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'Fellow travellers in good spirits'
TRAVEL blogger Jake Rosmarin, who went viral for an emotional video he posted while onboard, responded to a query by Independent Media Lifestyle this week, saying: “Other than the two ill passengers that have been referenced in the media, everyone else onboard is doing well and remains in good spirits.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Chaine’s growth mirrors his rise to Pirates’ No 1
EIGHTEEN clean sheets — and counting.
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May 09, 2026
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5 things the middle class is dropping to save cash
WHEN times are tough, you'll feel it in your wallet. South Africans are no strangers to the unrelenting strain of rising costs.
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May 09, 2026
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Africa’s first cannabis museum invites logo-design entries
AFRICA’S first cannabis museum is officially taking root — and before it opens its doors, the public is being invited to help shape its look through a creative logo design competition.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
African Fashion Week pushes African design into global trade spotlight
AFRICAN Fashion Week has opened in Johannesburg at Nelson Mandela Square and will run unntil May 9, with organisers placing a strong focus on turning African fashion into a global business and trade platform.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Pirates face acid test against ‘small teams’ in quest for the title
ORLANDO Pirates may still control their destiny in the Betway Premiership title race, but the final stretch of the season could expose whether they are truly ready to become champions again.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Kriel reaches 50-cap milestone
CENTRE Richard Kriel will earn his 50th cap for the third-placed Lions when the high-flying South African side face defending champions Leinster in their United Rugby Championship clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this afternoon (6.30pm kickoff).
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Bulls banking on pace and power to overwhelm Zebre
LOOKING at the Bulls backline, there is little doubt they intend to run Zebre Parma off their feet in today’s penultimate United Rugby Championship (URC) league clash at Loftus Versfeld.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Palace prepare perfect send off for Glasner
CRYSTAL Palace soared into their first European final on Thursday, completing an emphatic 5-2 aggregate win over Shakhtar Donetsk to give manager Oliver Glasner the chance of a fairytale end to his golden reign.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Tokyo museum lets you 'play back' memories
THE Extinct Media Museum Tokyo is a unique, private museum that showcases a vast collection of “extinct” media equipment.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Fuel hikes force commuters, operators into difficult choices
IT IS THE second fuel price increase in just a matter of weeks, a rapid succession of hikes that is once again tightening pressure on South Africa's already strained transport economy.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
CALLS FOR RAMAPHOSA TO QUIT
Parties react to Constitutional Court ruling
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Researchers are joining forces to enhance earthquake prediction
IN AN effort to reduce damage caused by inland earthquakes along faults, a team of researchers at the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience in Tsukuba, in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, will collaborate with national research institutes of the US and South Korea to develop technology that can predict localised tremors that intensify around faults.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Yoko says Oh no to 'John Lemon' beer
THE old saying about lemons and lemonade has borne fruit for a French craft brewery, which was ordered by Yoko Ono to stop making its “John Lemon” beer - and has now nearly sold out thanks to the publicity.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
New entry-level electric hatch aims to undercut rivals
CHERY is preparing to launch its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) in South Africa, and if they get their sums correct, the Chinese manufacturer is aiming to make it the cheapest in the country.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Naturalist Attenborough turns 100
DAVID Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed popular understanding of the natural world for a global audience, marked his 100th birthday yesterday.
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May 09, 2026
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Is this SA’s best value compact SUV under R450k?
THE reintroduction of MG as a brand in South Africa has seen it gain trust with South African consumers, selling between 500 and 600 units a month.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
One vehicle, three roles: SUV, people mover and pickup
CHERY has confirmed that the new Tiggo V will be introduced in South Africa in the fourth quarter of this year, following its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show last week.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
What to know about hantavirus
THE rodent-borne hantavirus is suspected in an outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean in which three passengers have died within three weeks.
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May 09, 2026
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Inside Princess Catherine's first overseas trip post-cancer treatment
PRINCESS Catherine is officially stepping back onto the world stage, and royal watchers couldn't be more thrilled.
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May 09, 2026
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Kirsh surpasses Rupert to become SA's richest billionaire
SOUTH African-born businessman Nathan “Natie” Kirsh has quietly built one of the world’s largest food distribution empires, catapulting him to the top of South Africa’s rich list following a massive takeover deal involving his US business interests.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
'Prince's World Cup dream not far from reality'
FORMER India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes that fast bowler Prince Yadav is not very far from realising his World Cup dream after the youngster played a key role in Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) thrilling nine-run win over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
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May 09, 2026
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Losing my waistline, finding my soul
How motherhood rewrote my entire identity
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May 09, 2026
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Nine destinations for experiencing the soul of the continent
AFRICA Month is a celebration of the continent's rich heritage, vibrant cultures and extraordinary beauty.
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May 09, 2026
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No Mother's Day celebration for Manenberg mom as son remains missing
WHILE other mothers might get spoiled on Sunday, a Manenberg mom remains devastated as she has not seen her son for four years after his father allegedly snatched him to another country.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
‘Beef’ S2’s brutal take on wealth, isolation
LET me just say this right now: season one of Beef was definitely a soft launch.
3 min |
May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Is billionaire influence killing the Met Gala?
WHILE some of you are praising this one and that one’s outfit at the Met Gala, some are sitting here trying to make sense of it all.
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Dangerous allure of anti-migrant populism
LET me be unequivocal at the outset.
3 min |
May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Navigating insurance claims: the consequences of speeding
SOUTH Africa continues to hold the grim distinction of recording the highest annual road death toll on the African continent, with speeding remaining one of the leading causes of fatal crashes.
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May 09, 2026
Saturday Star
Cold weekend ahead for Gauteng
JOHANNESBURG is expected to experience a cold but relatively stable winter weekend, with forecasters ruling out the possibility of a severe cold snap despite freezing morning temperatures expected across parts of Gauteng.
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