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What the flotilla, failing towns and a few honest cops are trying to tell us
WHEN SOVEREIGNTY STARTS LEAKING
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October 11, 2025
Saturday Star
Reality TV’s intoxicating influence: the troubling normalisation of drinking culture
IN THE world of reality television, alcohol often plays a starring role. Whether it's cocktails on a dinner table, wine on an excursion or a celebratory toast, drinking seems to be part of the script.
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October 11, 2025
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Deschamps says adaptation the key to not becoming an ‘old fool
FRANCE coach Didier Deschamps admitted to AFP in an interview that he has had to learn to adapt to the younger generation of players rather than impose his ideas on them, to avoid becoming an “old fool”.
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October 11, 2025
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Curro Delft debating team excels
CURRO Delft’s debating team is making waves in the arena and have proudly earned the badge of achieving first place at the Western Cape Interschool Debate and qualified to compete in the High School National Debating Championship held in Durban.
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October 11, 2025
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Expert tips for better focus during conversations
HAVE you ever noticed that you sometimes feel mentally drained after social gatherings?
2 min |
October 11, 2025
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Gauteng Schools grow champions
GAUTENG schools claimed top honours in the 2025 EduPlant National Competition Finals during World Food Month, with Molefe Mooke Primary School winning the National Award and Dilopye Pre-Vocational School taking first place in the Centre of Excellence category.
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October 11, 2025
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Did you really need three blue Lambos? Social media baffled after SIU's high-octane raid
LUXURY LOOT
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October 11, 2025
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Top cop Masemola distances himself from Phala Phala report classification controversy
POLICE commissioner General Fannie Masemola yesterday said he did not know the classification of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) report on its Phala-Phala investigation.
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October 11, 2025
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Last fluent speaker on a quest to keep ancient San language alive
IN HER humble home on the red soil of the Green Kalahari, 92-year-old Katrina Esau listened intently as her two great-grandchildren practised the ancient Njuu language of South Africa’s indigenous San people.
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October 11, 2025
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‘Can I say dirty stuff?’ Laughs in Saudi, but frowns at home
JOKES about geriatric sex and endless profanity have been embraced by Saudi fans at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, even as foreign comedians face a backlash for taking part. The star-studded event, backed by a Saudi government body, has driven a wedge through the stand-up scene, as comics who staunchly defend free speech in the West are accused of hypocrisy. | AFP
3 min |
October 11, 2025
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Affordable adventures in shoulder season
THE shoulder season for travelling, which falls before the busy summer months, has seen a big jump in travel plans among Gen Z.
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October 11, 2025
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Treat insurance as a vital part of financial planning
AS SOUTH Africa joins the global observance of World Investor Week 2025 (6-12 October), the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has issued a considered appeal to consumers to broaden their understanding of financial wellness.
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October 11, 2025
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Rabiot backed by French players’ union
THE French players’ union (UNFP) on Thursday backed footballer Adrien Rabiot for speaking out about his concerns at UEFA’s decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia.
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October 11, 2025
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Two-Pot System unmasks defaulting employers
THE two-pot regime, which allows pension fund members to access a third of every contribution made into their retirement investments from last September, is expected to shine a spotlight firmly on companies that breach the requirements of the Pension Funds Act.
3 min |
October 11, 2025
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Kotschan puts PinkDrive in global spotlight
PINKDRIVE NPC is celebrating a remarkable achievement as its founder and CEO, Noelene Kotschan, was honoured with the prestigious award for Social Impact Influencer of the Year (NPO) at the Fluxx Awards, held in Doha, Qatar, on October 3.
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October 11, 2025
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Effective ways to eradicate poverty
AS WE observe the “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty” on October 17, let us look at the challenges and prospects of addressing this global problem and whether there are more effective ways than the ones currently used.
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October 11, 2025
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Don't let Google decide your health, your pharmacist knows better
WE'VE all been there. You notice a strange ache, an unfamiliar rash, or a stubborn cold, and the first thing you do is search online for answers. Before you know it, you're convinced it's something serious.
3 min |
October 11, 2025
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Celebration of an Afrikaner icon belies Trump genocide claim
ON A warm spring day, more than 6 000 Afrikaners marked the 200th birthday of apartheid-nationalist icon Paul Kruger within sight of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the seat of South Africa’s Black-majority government.
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October 11, 2025
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Paul Kruger: 200 years of legacy struck in gold
THIS year marks a significant milestone as South Africa commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Paul Kruger, an iconic figure whose legacy extends far beyond the annals of politics.
2 min |
October 11, 2025
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SA fourth in Top 10 most athletically talented countries
COUNTRIES around the world participate in sports not only for national pride but also to enhance their global image and soft power.
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October 11, 2025
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Learners shine in Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge
THREE Gauteng learners have emerged as the top winners in this year’s Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge (AGEC), a competition that drew more than 40 000 participants from schools across Southern Africa.
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October 11, 2025
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Court rules against Kevin Hunter in Wendy Williams's guardianship dispute
PRODUCER Kevin Hunter has been denied guardianship of his ex-wife and talk show host, Wendy Williams.
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October 11, 2025
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National Skills Competition celebrates excellence in technical education
SOUTH Africa's best technical and vocational students and teachers will take part in the 2025 National Skills Competition from October 8 to 9 in Johannesburg.
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October 11, 2025
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Why delaying retirement planning is costing young South Africans millions
THE retirement reality check: Why ‘later’ is now for younger South Africans
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October 11, 2025
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East Germany's noisy little survivor
WITH its boxy design, cramped interior and notorious clouds of blue smoke billowing from its exhaust, the Trabant is often referred to as the worst car ever made.
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October 11, 2025
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Why the Boks should maintain their attacking style in Europe
FOR many years, the Springboks were known for one thing: power. They won games with strong scrums, big tackles, and a solid kicking game.
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October 11, 2025
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Australia in 'tighť race to have Cummins fit for Ashes opener
AUSTRALIA is in a \"tight\" race to get injured captain Pat Cummins ready for the first Ashes Test in November, coach Andrew McDonald admitted yesterday, while insisting he was \"still optimistic\".
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October 11, 2025
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SA weather teams say minimal damage reported
THE South African Weather Service (Saws) has classified Thursday's tornado in Germiston as an EFO tornado, the weakest category on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
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October 11, 2025
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Bafana’s World Cup hopes dim
BAFANA Bafana’s 2026 Fifa World Cup hopes suffered a heavy blow after being held to a goalless draw by 10-man Zimbabwe at the Moses Mabhida Stadium last night.
2 min |
October 11, 2025
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Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace prize
THE Nobel Peace Prize was yesterday awarded to Venezuela’s opposition leader and democracy activist, Maria Corina Machado, who was forced to live in hiding in what has become a “brutal” state, the Nobel jury said.
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