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Unisa commemorates Es kia Mphahlele: Celebrating African writer as a prophet
UNISA hosted a vibrant gathering of scholars, writers and students in Polokwane on November 26 for the sixteenth Es kia Mphahlele Annual Memorial Lecture.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Verstappen seeks F1 Qatar Grand Prix hat-trick
MAX Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year’s Formula One world championship reaches boiling point in the Arabian Gulf.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Sun International criticises Treasury's new gambling tax proposal
SUN International on Tuesday slammed a proposed new gambling proposal by Treasury saying gambling will make the industry one of the highest taxed gambling industries in the world and destabilise the legal gambling industry.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Matlala's fashion drip sets tongues wagging
VUSIMUZI ‘Cat’ Matlala traded in his designer wear for a more subdued look as he testified before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee sitting at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre on Wednesday.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
The Mseleku family is back: expect infiltered drama in ‘Uthando neS’thembu: Uncut’
MZANSI Magic is closing off the year by giving viewers exactly what they have been asking for: more Mseleku drama, more honesty and more moments that never made it to their screens.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Parastatal completes Bayhead Road rehabilitation ahead of schedule, enhancing Durban's port efficiency
TRANSNET announces completion of rehabilitation of Bayhead Road in Durban a month ahead of schedule and in time for the festive season has been welcomed by experts. Transnet said that this would improve port efficiency and reduce road congestion.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Pope Leo to visit Turkey, Lebanon on first trip abroad
POPE Leo XIV’s first journey outside of Italy will see him travelling to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to make appeals for peace across the Middle East.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Absa sees South Africa's 2025 GDP growing 1.3% amid mixed economic signals
ABSA in its South Africa fourth quarter 20225 Quarterly Perspectives indicated that the full-year 2025 forecast for gross domestic product (GDP) is at 1.3%.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Pirates aim for results and entertainment
ORLANDO Pirates are one of the big teams who play not only for results but also to keep The Ghost on the edge of their seats by playing enterprising football and consistently securing victories.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Exxaro acquires Gouda Wind Farm and Sishen Solar Facility for R1.8bn
Exxaro acquisition of renewable energy assets gets completed through its subsidiary Cennergi
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November 28, 2025
The Star
GED warns against risky 'Pens Down' parties
AS THE 2025 final exams draw to a close, the Gauteng Department of Education (GED) has issued a strong warning to matric students and their families, advising them to avoid risky “pens down” parties that are increasingly linked to tragic outcomes.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
South Africa in the eye of the Trump storm
RECENTLY, I was coaxed into watching Selling the OC.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
High Court rules on Road Accident Fund liability
IN A Road Accident Fund claim with a twist, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ruled that when a car is used as a weapon, the fund is not liable to compensate the victim.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Shooting suspect served alongside US army in Afghanistan
A MAN suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House was an Afghan national who had served alongside American troops in Afghanistan, US media reported this week, as Washington labelled the incident an “act of terror”.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Van Rooyen worked on Lions’ ‘identity’ ahead of derby
THE Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes his team is in prime condition following a structured three-week preparation period ahead of their United Rugby Championship encounter against the Bulls tomorrow, with kickoff set for 2pm.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
KAL Group reports strong recovery with 16.7% dividend increase
KAL Group, the South African agri, fuel and convenience speciality retailer listed on the JSE, reported a good recovery in the second half of the year to September 30 and this enabled it to declare a dividend that had been raised by 16.7%.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Black Coffee, DJ Oskido and Zakes Bantwini live in this weekend
BLACK Coffee Foundation Benefit Concert
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Your debt could be insured, and you may not even know
MILLIONS of South Africans face unexpected financial shocks every year, yet many don't realise they may already have insurance that covers their loan repayments if something unexpected happens.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
December World News Events Calendar
DECEMBER’ events include the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the meeting between Putin and Modi, the European Council summit in Brussels, and the elections in Myanmar and Chile. Australia bans under-16s from social media, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) begins commercial operations, and the literary world celebrates the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Support Shiven Bodasing's figure skating dream
DRIVEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Storm approaching for under-strength Sharks
IT IS A strange rugby world we live in when a Springboks versus Wales match kicks off during a busy United Rugby Championship tomorrow.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Win puts Bavuma’s side among SA‘s great teams
WHEN Temba Bavuma led the Proteas to glory at Lord's this past winter, securing the country’s first ICC trophy in the 21st century, it would have crossed many people's minds that the diminutive batter is leading a team that could potentially be the best Test team South Africa has ever produced.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Why 90% of South Africans choose Ride-Hailing apps over public transport
A NEW Ipsos Safety Index report, commissioned by ride-hailing platform Bolt, shows that South Africans are increasingly turning to technology-driven mobility for safety, with 90% of users considering ride-hailing a safer option than traditional public transport.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Hamas calls for fighters to be allowed out of Gaza
THE Palestinian militant group Hamas called on mediating countries this week to pressure Israel to allow safe passage for dozens of its fighters holed up in tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Cell C makes strong JSE debut as shares rise 4% on first day of trading
CELL C Holdings debuted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on Thursday, marking a defining milestone in South Africa's telecommunications landscape and opening a new chapter in the company’s turnaround journey.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Player shortages force Boks into unusual bench split
THE Springboks have been pushed into selecting a 7-1 bench split for tomorrow's Test against Wales in Cardiff, a move driven primarily by player unavailability and the match falling outside the international window.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Hong Kong fire devours homes
RESIDENTS anxiously awaited news of their loved ones yesterday at a temporary shelter as one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires in decades engulfed a 2 000-unit high-rise complex.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Fish hails Bafana’s resurgence
MARK Fish was one in a million. He didn’t carve out an illustrious career from the mid to late 90s, but he partied as hard as he worked on the pitch.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Petersen urges Chiefs to seize crucial home advantage
KAIZER Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has stressed the importance of securing all three points this weekend when they host Zamalek in their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage encounter at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, with kickoff at 3pm on Saturday.
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November 28, 2025
The Star
Pan African's R2.8bn gold project could boost production to 100 000 ounces annually
PAN AFRICAN Resources' feasibility study on its Soweto cluster tailings storage facilities (Soweto TSFs) indicates potential for a significant increase in gold production that is likely to cost some R2.8 billion.
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