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DA flags child safety crisis, writes to seven ministers as system fails learners
LEARNER safety in Gauteng schools is under growing threat as a fragmented and under-resourced vetting system leaves thousands of individuals working with children without proper background checks.
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April 15, 2026
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PIC pushes for public-private partnership strategy to transform TVET sector
SOUTH Africa's struggling Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is being repositioned as a cornerstone of inclusive growth, with a new policy proposal placing public-private partnerships (PPPs) at the heart of a sweeping reform agenda aimed at tackling youth unemployment and unlocking long-term investment.
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April 15, 2026
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Judge Ledwaba's Gauteng appointment questioned over bribery
JSC will forward his name to the President for the final word
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April 15, 2026
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Court orders Musa Khawula to retract false divorce claims and apologise to Malema
THE South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered gossip monger Musa Khawula to retract defamatory statements he made about Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and his wife, Mantoa Matlaja-Malema.
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April 15, 2026
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Ashley Dowds on bringing ‘The Return of Elvis du Pisanie’ to life
ASHLEY Dowds is certainly one of the actors I always enjoy interviewing.
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April 15, 2026
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Tension persists as US G20 finance summit excludes South Africa
THE diplomatic rift between Pretoria and Washington is growing as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that he and other top officials, including South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago, will not be attending the upcoming G20 finance summit in Washington.
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April 15, 2026
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Another SUV scandal rocks Parliament : Minister accused of failing to disclose ‘gifts’
MINISTER in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, is facing mounting scrutiny over allegations that she received luxury vehicles that were not declared.
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April 15, 2026
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Court challenges cybersecurity expert’s linguistic testimony in Zuma-Sambudla case
CONCERNS have been raised by the Durban High Court regarding the appropriateness of the evidence presented by a new State witness in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla case linked to the 2021 July unrest.
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April 15, 2026
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IMF cuts SA growth outlook as Middle East war fuels global risks
International financial institution downgrades country’s forecasts on the weight of Middle East conflict
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April 15, 2026
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Carrick laments Martinez red card
MANCHESTER United interim boss Michael Carrick blasted referee Paul Tierney for sending off Lisandro Martinez in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Leeds.
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April 15, 2026
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Fuel price surge threatens food affordability for SA households, civil society warns
CIVIL society groups have raised alarm over the impact of rising fuel prices on food affordability, warning that the knock-on effects will deepen financial strain on South African households, particularly the most vulnerable.
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April 15, 2026
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Mulilo achieves financial close on 337MW Middlepunt Solar PV project in South Africa
MULILO, the renewable energy company, has reached financial close on the 337 MW Middlepunt Solar PV project in the Free State near Welkom, marking the first project under REIPPPP Bid Window 7 to achieve this milestone.
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April 15, 2026
The Star
5 candidates who could replace Tinkler as coach
HAVING Sekhukhune United reportedly sacked coach Eric Tinkler after failing to meet their targets this season - missing out on all the trophies and falling behind in the Top 3 race ~ there's expected to be a coaching shakeup at the club soon.
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April 15, 2026
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Thandi Mavata debunks the ‘mental health is weakness’ myth
“YOU are not crazy.”
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April 15, 2026
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Allende demands focus before Esperance clash
MARCELO Allende is under no illusions that Mamelodi Sundowns have wrapped up their CAF Champions League semifinal and urged his teammates to remain “focused” in Saturday's second-leg tie against Esperance at Loftus Versveld.
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April 15, 2026
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Slain clerk: Emfuleni dismisses claims
THE Emfuleni Local Municipality has moved to dismiss claims surrounding the murder of its employee Martha Mani Rantsofu, while her family insists she feared for her life and had taken steps to report alleged corruption before she was gunned down.
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April 15, 2026
The Star
Carrim hospitalised, Madlanga Commission confirms he might miss his testimony
NORTH West businessman Suliman Carrim will not testify before the Madlanga Commission tomorrow after being hospitalised, the inquiry confirmed.
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April 15, 2026
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China's zero-tariff policy for Africa: a development opportunity that concerns the West
AT THE 14th WTO Ministerial Conference recently held in Cameroon, tariffs and market access once again became focal issues.
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April 15, 2026
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When Does Judge President Mbenenge Return to Work?
WHEN does Judge President Selby Mbenenge return to work?
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April 15, 2026
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The necessity of Zimbabwe's constitutional reform
THERE is a particular anxiety that defines constitutional debate in Zimbabwe.
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April 15, 2026
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Inside Gledhow Mill: How sugar company’s R1.8bn expansion hopes to safeguard jobs
THE acting general manager of Gledhow Sugar Mill in KwaDukuza, in an interview with Business Report, broke down the R1.8 billion expansion of the mill and the opportunities it creates, along with 400 jobs that were saved.
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April 15, 2026
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Jackie Phamotse breaks her silence
AUTHOR Jackie Phamotse has broken her silence following the end of her house arrest, confirming she is working on a new book detailing her experiences over the past two years.
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April 15, 2026
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Tharisa transitions to underground mining with successful Apollo portal blast
THARISA saw its first successful blast at the Tharisa Mine Apollo portal, marking the transition to underground mining in parallel with the existing open cast operations at the JSE and London dual-listed metals and mining company.
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April 15, 2026
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South Africa’s housing market: Prices outpace salaries
SOUTH Africa's residential property market is gaining momentum, but the gains are increasingly out of step with what households earn.
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April 15, 2026
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Xi calls for tighter ties to Spain
CHINA'S President Xi Jinping warned against a return to the “law of the jungle” in international relations and called for closer economic ties with Spain as he met Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing yesterday, according to Chinese state media.
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April 15, 2026
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Cameroon’s Catholics divided on papal visit
AS RUMOURS emerged of a papal visit, some of Cameroon's Catholics voiced fears the trip would give longtime President Paul Biya a chance to polish his image six months on from deadly protests following his contested reelection.
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April 15, 2026
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Emfuleni municipality starts waste clean-up amid mounting pressure
A DAY after *The Star* exposed the worsening waste crisis in the Emfuleni Local Municipality, the municipality began clearing one of the worst-affected sites, where waste had spilled into roads and nearby public spaces.
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April 15, 2026
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78 English-only learners placed at Afrikaans school
AN AFRIKAANS medium school in Mpumalanga turned to court to overturn a unilateral decision by the North West Department of Education to place 78 English-speaking learners in the school.
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April 15, 2026
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Fatigue no excuse as Arteta urges Arsenal to respond
MIKEL Arteta has warned Arsenal that fatigue is no excuse for their damaging stumble as he urged his side to hit back by finishing off Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg.
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April 15, 2026
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Blockade of Strait of Hormuz sparks alarm
AFTER negotiations with Iran failed to yield any agreement, the US took drastic measures this week by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for the global energy market.
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