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Saturday Star
Why socialising can leave you feeling blue and how to fix it
THINK about the last time you felt truly happy.
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December 20, 2025
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The outsiders ready to kick up dust in Morocco
IT is generally agreed that Morocco and Senegal go into the Africa Cup of Nations finals starting tomorrow as hot favourites, their recent impressive form giving good reason to expect them to shine brightest at the biennial continental showpiece.
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December 20, 2025
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Big events to watch out for in 2026
NEXT year promises trips around the Moon, footballing spectacles and a battle for control of the US Congress.
4 min |
December 20, 2025
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Lasizwe checks into mental wellness retreat, opens up about burnout, depression
POPULAR South African YouTuber and influencer Lasizwe Dambuza has checked himself into a mental wellness retreat, opening up candidly about his struggles with burnout and depression.
1 min |
December 20, 2025
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Startling young African talents will capture the imagination
WHEN the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 kicks off in Morocco on Sunday, eyes across the continent will turn to a new generation of startling talents.
2 min |
December 20, 2025
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AI persuasion tactics could distort democracy
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December 20, 2025
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SA court orders mother to return four-year-old son to Switzerland
A MOTHER, who shares parental and responsibility rights with the father of her four-year-old child, has been ordered by the court to return to Switzerland with the toddler boy after she made a unilateral decision to stay in South Africa, where she holds dual citizenship.
1 min |
December 20, 2025
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Seven SA travel influencers who sparked serious wanderlust in 2025
AS WE close off 2025, the world of travel content creation remains more vibrant than ever, filled with dynamic influencers inspiring adventure and exploration.
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December 20, 2025
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‘My Secret Santa’ is the perfect blend of cosy vibes and familiar holiday tropes
MY SECRET Santa is peak festive behaviour.
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December 20, 2025
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Wolvaardt's masterclass seals clinical series whitewash
PROTEAS Women captain Laura Wolvaardt capped off a historic year for South African cricket with a sublime, unbeaten century to lead the Proteas Women to a six-wicket victory over Ireland at the Wanderers yesterday.
1 min |
December 20, 2025
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Broos eyes historic second Afcon title to join elite coaching ranks
TO WIN the Africa Cup of Nations title is the dream of every country, every footballer and every coach.
2 min |
December 20, 2025
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Harare mayor's vintage Rolls-Royce overheats en route to lights switch-on
WHAT was meant to be a polished festive showcase for City of Harare's Christmas lights switch-on turned into an unscripted and widely shared moment on social media platforms after Mayor Jacob Mafume's vintage ceremonial car broke down en route to the event.
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December 20, 2025
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Celebrating 30 years of investment excellence: the Raging Bull Awards 2026
THE Raging Bull Awards, widely regarded as the Oscars of the investment industry, will this year be sponsored by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and DRDGOLD.
3 min |
December 20, 2025
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Most breathtaking honeymoon escapes for South African couples
DECEMBER in Mansi is a time filled with festivities and celebrations, coinciding with the summer season.
4 min |
December 20, 2025
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Ad creates plush-toy dilemma
A FRENCH supermarket group astounded by how viral its Christmas ad featuring a cartoon wolf has become said Monday it regrettably would not be able to sell soft toys of the lupine character any time soon.
1 min |
December 20, 2025
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Adventurer on final leg of 28-year trek
KARL Bushby, 56, a British ex-paratrooper who left the tip of South America in 1998 to walk around the world without using motorised transport, is in Europe on the final leg of his “Goliath Expedition”.
1 min |
December 20, 2025
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SA’s hidden struggles during the festive season
WHILE the festive season is traditionally associated with celebration and joy, a new survey shows that many South Africans experience the period very differently, with some struggling to cope emotionally, financially, and psychologically.
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December 20, 2025
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Secrets, séances and disappearing girls: 'Playing Gracie Darling' is disturbing in all the right ways
I RECENTLY found myself binge-watching Playing Gracie Darling, a six-part Netflix series which blurs the line between a psychological thriller and a supernatural mystery.
2 min |
December 13, 2025
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Time magazine names 'architects of AI' as its 'person of the year'
TIME magazine named the “Architects of AI” as its Person of the Year on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming humanity.
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December 13, 2025
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Malema labels Trump ‘Hitler’, calls for closer bond with Beijing
ECONOMIC Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has urged the South African government to abandon what he described as its deteriorating relationship with the United States and instead focus on strengthening ties with the People’s Republic of China, the world’s second-largest economy and a longstanding ally of Pretoria.
1 min |
December 13, 2025
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High Court rejects bid to appeal Omotoso’s acquittal
NPA DEALT A BLOW
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December 13, 2025
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Rachel Kolisi unveils ‘falling forward
RACHEL Kolisi is ready to open a deeply personal chapter of her life with Falling Forward, a new documentary that traces the themes that have shaped her journey.
2 min |
December 13, 2025
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Remembering Junior King’s impact on SA hip hop
JUNIOR King, born Dugulth Ferreira, was a rising star in South African hip hop from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
1 min |
December 13, 2025
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Nzulu. 3. celebrates the priceless gift of a smile
IN A heartwarming milestone that underscores the transformative power of healthcare, 3-year-old Nzulu from the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast recently blew out birthday candles for the first time.
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December 13, 2025
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From security guard to dealer principal: Sibiya’s journey
ZWELI Sibiya, has risen from humble beginnings to lead a top-performing dealership in Gauteng, in a story of determination, adaptability, and resilience.
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December 13, 2025
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Game drives just got LIT: a new G-Class Cabriolet in the making
MERCEDES-BENZ is keen to take advantage of the legendary status that its iconic G-Class off-roader enjoys, and in product planning terms, that means expanding the family.
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December 13, 2025
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Fan group calls for ‘immediate halt’ to ticket sales
FANS’ group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year’s World Cup due to their “extortionate” cost.
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December 13, 2025
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Francis returns as Lions face Newcastle in crucial Challenge Cup match
Young Lions flyhalf Sam Francis returns to the starting lineup to face the Newcastle Red Bulls in the second Challenge Cup group match at Kingston Park Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday (7.30pm kickoff) after a long absence, with the pivot's stronger kicking game likely the deciding factor.
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December 13, 2025
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Israel says Hamas 'will be disarmed'
ISRAEL said on Thursday that Hamas \"will be disarmed\" as part of the US-sponsored peace plan for Gaza, after a top leader from the Palestinian Islamist movement suggested a weapons freeze.
4 min |
December 13, 2025
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Will you soak up the sun or hit the slopes this December?
UNBELIEVABLE HOLIDAY CHOICES
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