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Zambia says to host regional meeting on DR Congo
ZAMBIA said it will host a meeting on Thursday of Great Lakes region defence ministers to address the increasingly parlous security situation in conflict-racked eastern DR Congo.
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January 05, 2026
The Star
Inside Beyoncé’s journey to billionaire status
BEYONCÉ has officially become a billionaire, according to a recent report from Forbes.
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January 05, 2026
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If kidnapping presidents becomes acceptable, the rules are finished
THIS article is written in response to claims that cross-border military force may be justified by domestic criminal indictments or disputed elections.
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January 05, 2026
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Bafana aim for Africa Cup of Nations glory
BY THE time you read this, we fervently hope our talented team has secured their place among the top eight, thereby avoiding the dreaded early exit.
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January 05, 2026
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 SA school calendar
THE Christmas decorations have gone down, and the shops are decked with back-to-school advertorials, a clear indication that the reopening of schools is imminent.
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January 05, 2026
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Why detention of Maduro should alarm Mzansi
Caution raised regarding Africa's susceptibility to regime-change tactics
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January 05, 2026
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Show me the Mali as 'magic mar’ tips the scale against Tunisia
IN the aftermath of their shock victory against Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday night, Mali reportedly splashed out 3 million francs on their ‘magic man’ to ensure that fortune swings in their favour in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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January 05, 2026
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Arteta: Bournemouth win a sign of ‘growth’
ARSENAL fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday, stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League, at least for a day, as Aston Villa extended their winning run at home.
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January 05, 2026
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Vettori defends all-seam attack, backs spin’s future
AUSTRALIA'S spin bowling coach, Daniel Vettori, has defended the side's decision to field an all-seam attack in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) but insisted that spin bowling remains very important in the longer format.
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January 05, 2026
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Van Rooyen praises Lions’ composure after seeing red in dramatic win
LIONS coach Ivan van Rooyen commended his team for the way they dealt with the adversity of losing forward Ruan Venter to a yellow card that was later upgraded to red in the gripping one-point victory against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday afternoon.
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January 05, 2026
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Trump's plan for Venezuela: Take oil, shun democratic leader
AFTER the United States seized Venezuela's leader, who will run the country?
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January 05, 2026
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Unveiling 'Stitched With Promise': Patricia Scholtz's poetic journey through faith and love
STITCHED With PromisePoems of Faith, Love and Becoming took Patricia Lorraine Scholtz back to her younger days.
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December 19, 2025
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Morocco look to use home advantage to end 50-year Afcon drought
NEXT year will mark half a century since Morocco won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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December 19, 2025
The Star
Two suspected business robbers shot dead by police in Florida
TWO suspects linked to a business robbery were killed in a shootout with Gauteng police on Wednesday, December 17.
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December 19, 2025
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Red meat industry outlines role in tackling FMD as government intensifies response
THE Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) has highlighted the significant challenges faced by the livestock industry in 2025 due to the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, while outlining the role organised agriculture has played in supporting affected producers.
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December 19, 2025
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WEF sketches four possible global economic futures shaped by geopolitics and technology
THE global economy could splinter, stagnate or rebound sharply by 2030 depending on how geopolitical tensions and the pace of technology adoption evolve, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper released this month.
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December 19, 2025
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Nedbank concludes R1.8bn Ecobank sale, resets focus on African markets
NEDBANK has concluded the sale of its stake in Nigerian lender Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) to Bosquet Investments for R1.8 billion and will pencil in a R7bn cumulative loss on its books from the investment.
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December 19, 2025
The Star
Tanning beds triple skin cancer risk, study finds
WHEN Heidi Tarr was a teenager, she used a tanning bed several times a week with her friends because she wanted that celebrity glow.
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December 19, 2025
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Two overloaded cross-border buses seized in crackdown
Bus designed to carry 65 passengers was carrying 117 including 15 children
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December 19, 2025
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Overwhelming financial strain sees 94% of South Africans struggle as festive season approaches
DIRE FESTIVE SEASON CHEER
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December 19, 2025
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Africa's grandest gathering returns to Cape Town next year
IT ALWAYS starts the same way: a date, a city, a familiar name, and then the realisation that something big is coming back.
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December 19, 2025
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Nkalakatha Fest ’25 and getting in the mood for Christmas
NKALAKATHA Fest ‘25
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December 19, 2025
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Clooney shocks fans with stance on screen smooches
WHEN you think of George Clooney, what comes to mind?
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December 19, 2025
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Safeguarding your home and valuables
SOUTH African insurers across the board typically see a rise in claims over the festive season, due to an increase in lifestyle and safety risks.
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December 19, 2025
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DJ Warras's murder negates reconciliation
SOUTH Africa marked Reconciliation Day this week, a day meant to remind us how far the country has come since 1995.
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December 19, 2025
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'Worst technology': Starc calls for Snicko to be 'sacked'
CONTROVERSIAL umpiring at the Ashes persisted even on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test at the Adelaide Oval as Australian pacer Mitchell Starc expressed his frustration and opined that the snicko technology 'needs to be sacked'.
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December 19, 2025
The Star
Midrand water crisis nears end after nearly a week of no water
AFTER nearly a week of dry taps, Midrand residents may finally see relief, with Johannesburg Water saying water supply is expected to be restored within the next 24 to 48 hours, despite ongoing system strain following planned maintenance by Rand Water.
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December 19, 2025
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BP appoints Meg O'Neill as new CEO, Murray Auchincloss steps down
BP HAS announced the appointment of Meg O'Neill as its next CEO, effective 1 April 2026, marking a major leadership transition at the UK-listed energy major.
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December 19, 2025
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City must protect workers against crooked contractors
WASTE management workers in Cape Town have once again been left in the lurch by contractors who pay low wages and steal from them by half-paying them, delaying paying them, or not paying them at all, enabled by the City of Cape Town's policy of outsourcing services, even in cases where such services are part of the City's core functions.
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December 19, 2025
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Pietersen: Hendrikse is right man for the flyhalf job
FOR many folk, Saturday’s URC derby between the Sharks and the Bulls at Kings Park is a “Dance of the Desperados’, but JP Pietersen believes both teams are better than their log position suggests.
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