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Residents win fight against controversial levy
THE City of Tshwane will reverse its controversial monthly R194 cleansing levy on properties using private waste collectors by crediting affected residents' municipal accounts, but will not provide cash refunds.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
England blasted as ‘brainless’
A STUNNED England woke on Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded “brainless” and “damaged” by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
Food inflation eases for third month, offering relief despite rise in headline inflation
SOUTH Africa’s food inflation continued its downward trend in October, easing for the third consecutive month even as overall consumer inflation edged higher.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
Salga calls for Eskom and Nersa reforms to address municipal debt
THE South African Local Government Association (Salga) has said the Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA) aimed at addressing the ballooning R105 billion debt to Eskom is not sufficient in itself, pointing to inefficiencies with Eskom's systems and lack of capacity of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to efficiently regulate 167 municipalities with only a 400 staff complement.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
SA wine industry celebrates global success as six local estates make World's 50 Best Vineyards list
SOUTH Africa's wine industry is raising a glass in celebration after securing six coveted spots on the 2025 World's 50 Best Vineyards list, a feat that Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says confirms the country’s status as a global wine powerhouse.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
‘Our boys are growing, we must be brave with them’
AMAZULU head coach Arthur Zwane says Saturday's win over Siwelele FC at the Moses Mabhida Stadium was a performance built on maturity rather than momentum, as his young squad continued learning the demands of topflight football.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
'Hostage' shows challenges faced by female politicians
FEMALE leaders battling their way through kidnappings, terrorism and blackmail in the political sphere come to extraordinary light in Hostage.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
50 children escape Nigerian school kidnapping
FIFTY of the more than 300 children snatched by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria have escaped their captors, a Christian group said in a statement Sunday.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
US visa revocation 'doesn't matter,' says Ntshavheni
G20 LEADERS' SUMMIT
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November 24, 2025
The Star
Rogers inspires Villa comeback as Roma march on
MORGAN Rogers produced two excellent finishes to inspire an Aston Villa comeback, beating Leeds 2-1 at Elland Road yesterday and moving into the English Premier League's top four.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
Boks shattered Ireland's illusions
WHILE there will always be supporters critical of the Springbok endeavour, Saturday's demolition of Ireland should be seen for what it was: a street fight in which Rassie Erasmus and Co systematically dismantled their hosts.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
Addressing period poverty
THE challenge of period poverty remains a barrier for many girl learners in South Africa, restricting their access to quality education and undermining their dignity.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
France limp to finish as Dupont’s return shifts focus
FRANCE ended their turgid Autumn Nations Series with a lacklustre 48-33 win over Australia on Saturday, with thoughts moving quickly to the return of captain Antoine Dupont in time for the defence of their Six Nations title.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
Sundowns get set for Mokwena showdown
AS MAMELODI Sundowns prepare for a pivotal clash against former coach Rulani Mokwena, the spotlight shines on the inspirational performances of their Portuguese imports, Nuno Santos and Miguel Reisinho.
1 min |
November 24, 2025
The Star
Chiefs fail to channel victory in Suez
KAIZER Chiefs started their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage campaign on a sour note after they were beaten 2-1 by Al Masry at the Suez Stadium in Egypt on Sunday night.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
Sekhukhune’s bright start fading as winless run ups the pressure
AFTER relishing an unbeaten start to their Betway Premiership campaign and climbing to the top of the log standings, it seems the wheels are slowly coming off for Sekhukhune United.
2 min |
November 24, 2025
The Star
G20 Summit puts poor countries at the centre of global discourse
South Africa successfully champions critical issues facing low and middle income countries
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November 24, 2025
The Star
URC returns with high-stakes Jukskei Derby, SA showdowns
AS THE United Rugby Championship (URC) resumes this weekend, South African fans are gearing up for a series of high-stakes clashes, with the Jukskei Derby at Loftus standing out as the headline fixture.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
SPAR Group share price declines as earnings forecast worsens
THE SPAR Group share price continued a downward trend on Friday after it warned that headline earnings per share from continuing operations were expected to be lower by 7.5% to 12.5% for the 52 weeks to September 26.
2 min |
November 24, 2025
The Star
Lower repo rate is bad for markets for now, says Chris Harmse
THE Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), during its press conference last Thursday on its latest repo rate decision, decided to lower the repo rate with 25 basis points from 7.00% to 6.75% with immediate effect.
2 min |
November 24, 2025
The Star
Zuma seeks leave to appeal R28.9m repayment order
FORMER President Jacob Zuma will turn to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, on December 1, in a bid to obtain leave to appeal last month's judgment ordering him to pay back the money incurred during his private litigation over the years - all of them slightly more than R28.9 million.
2 min |
November 24, 2025
The Star
Cosatu celebrates 40 years of advancing workers’ rights amid ongoing economic challenges
COSATU will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on the 6th of December at Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto.
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November 24, 2025
The Star
Gauteng airports prepare for G20 Summit with final readiness checks
SOUTH Africa's aviation network has passed its final operational tests ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit, with Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirming that the country's ports of entry are \"ready\" ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit.
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November 21, 2025
The Star
G20 Summit road closures in Joburg
LAW enforcement agencies are urging Gauteng residents to prepare for traffic disruptions as South Africa is set to host world leaders for the G20 Summit this weekend.
2 min |
November 21, 2025
The Star
Hope and trust keep South Africans together
IF IT WERE true that politicians without exception are corrupt; that by far most municipalities are incompetent and fail; that the series of Commissions to investigate fraud is a farce and the billions lost will never be retrieved, how do South Africans remain hopeful and forge ahead to pay their taxes and eke out a living?
2 min |
November 21, 2025
The Star
Railway to Amazon draws fire
INDIGENOUS protesters at UN climate talks in Brazil have zeroed in on a major grievance: A planned railway that would stretch almost the distance from London to Berlin and cut through the Amazon rainforest.
2 min |
November 21, 2025
The Star
African youth uses art to connect with prime minister Modi
REPRESENTATIVES of the Alfeco Group and Alfeco Foundation presented a hand drawn portrait of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg, Mahesh Kumar.
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November 21, 2025
The Star
US makes U-turn on G20 boycott at eleventh-hour
Delegation expected to be led by officials from embassy in Pretoria
2 min |
November 21, 2025
The Star
Dr Survé delivers powerful speech at Think Tank Forum
GOOD morning, distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, and friends.
3 min |
November 21, 2025
The Star
Refund demanded from Tshwane Metro over unlawful city cleaning levy
AFRIFORUM is demanding that the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality immediately refund the money that has been unlawfully collected from Pretoria residents for the city cleaning levy over the past few months or face further court action.
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