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Saturday Star
Bester challenges his return to SA
PRISON ESCAPE
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December 06, 2025
Saturday Star
The world is facing five fearsome new giants
THE Second World War was won on the home front as well as the battlefield. As early as 1942, the British government pledged itself, as soon as the Nazis were defeated, to slaying “Five Giants on the road to reconstruction”: disease, want, ignorance, squalor and idleness.
4 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Sars cannot renege on tax settlements, High Court rules in taxpayer's favour
THE High Court has recently handed down a decisive judgment in Inhlakanipho Consultants (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for SARS, offering crucial assurance to taxpayers who have relied on, and continue to rely on, negotiated outcomes with Sars. The Court confirmed that once a settlement agreement is lawfully concluded under the Tax Administration Act, No. 28 of 2011 (“the TAA”), SARS is bound to its terms. Further, Sars cannot, at a later stage, alter its position on the basis of administrative difficulty or internal processes.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Independence trend is reshaping talent landscape
IMAGINE waking up tomorrow with the freedom to choose the projects you're passionate about, set your own schedule and build a career on your terms.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
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Critical strategies for career resilience and success in 2026
THE sentiment that 2025 felt like decades packed into a particularly challenging and stressful year abounds — with professionals both locally and globally grappling with unprecedented levels of uncertainty in the workplace.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
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'Thor' could still play, says Springbok captain Kolisi ahead of tour finale against Wales
IT says everything about the tight-knit group the Springboks are that legendary former player Duane Vermeulen could yet feature in the season finale against Wales in Cardiff.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Financial confidence hits 3-year high despite ongoing challenges
SOUTH Africans' financial confidence has reached its highest level in three years, rising from 47 in 2024 to 53 out of 100 in 2025, according to the latest Sanlam Financial Confidence Index.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Fashion from the wool of gay sheep
DESIGNER’ Michael Schmidt, renowned for crafting metallic gowns for superstars like Cher and Doja Cat, has unveiled his latest, most unexpected collection: an entire line woven exclusively from the wool of gay sheep.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Lepas brand launching in SA soon
SOUTH African SUV buyers will soon be even more spoiled for choice, with the all-new Chinese brand Lepas set to launch in early 2026.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Networking that grows opportunity
SOUTH Africa has no shortage of ambitious young people with ideas worth backing. What many lack is not talent but access to information, guidance, role models, partnerships, funding and people who believe in their potential.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Gauteng leads in contact crime
CRIME fell across much of South Africa in the latest quarterly statistics, but Cape Town and eThekwini again recorded the country's highest levels of contact crime even as Gauteng remained the single biggest contributor to the national total, accounting for 26.4% of all cases.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
PENSIONER TO RECLAIM HER IDENTITY
20-year fight to replace lost ID ends for North West woman
3 min |
November 29, 2025
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HUMAN WASHING MACHINE GOES ON SALE
AFTER wowing World Expo visitors, a human washing machine is now on sale in Japan, a company spokeswoman said yesterday.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Zuma-Sambudla resigns from MKP
DUDUZILE Zuma-Sambudla has resigned as MKP Member of Parliament amid allegations of her role in recruiting and trafficking young South African men into the Russian war zone.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Boks conclude historic season as world's No 1 team
THE Springboks conclude a season of momentous success today with a season finale against Wales, and regardless of the result, they will finish 2025 as the world's No 1 rugby team.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Mofokeng’s renewed confidence offers hope for Pirates and Bafana
IF Relebohile Mofokeng’s performance against Chippa United midweek was anything to go by, perhaps we can start murmuring that the jewel of South African football is nearing his best.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
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A premium Chinese SUV that impresses for under R1 million
HARDLY a month goes by without a new Chinese brand or model announcement, and more often than not, they’re well priced and even better specced.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
A world in tantrum mode proves dialogue outlasts dogma
THE meltdown by the orange ogre this week coincided with issues that have been running through my mind recently.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Le Roux lauds Springboks ‘beast’ Marx
SPRINGBOK centurion Willie Le Roux says he has been the Boks’ “biggest fan” while watching from his home sofa as they rampaged across Europe on their end-of-season tour.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Siblings seek R2Om for treatment
DOCK8 SYNDROME
2 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Kevin Hart's family trek a real-life ‘Jumanji’ experience
AMERICAN comedian Kevin Hart recently gave us a peek into one of their wildest family vacations ever. It involved jungle vines, sweaty hikes and a lot of “maybe I should’ve thought this through” moments.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Meghan Markle’s bold barefaced Harper’s Bazaar cover: Hit or miss?
BARE BEAUTY
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Businessman guilty of killing wife
A LIMPOPO businessman, who blamed intruders for shooting his wife in the face, killing her at their home in Nirvana, Polokwane, has been found guilty of her murder.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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Pandas fly home after kidney failure diagnosis
TWO giant pandas were flying home from France to China for retirement on Tuesday, after the female was diagnosed with kidney failure, with a Chinese official pledging new bears would soon replace them.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Promoting financial inclusion for empowerment
WITHOUT adequate financial inclusion, South Africans who hope to start businesses and improve their lives - and their communities — will remain constrained.
4 min |
November 29, 2025
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Art Mile to revive, celebrate bohemian heartland
MELVILLE'S vibrant creative community is coming together to launch the Melville Art Mile, a new monthly \"First Thursday\" evening event that transforms the neighbourhood into a walkable celebration of art, music, markets and creative experiences.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
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HughFest returns to celebrate Masekela's legacy
HUGHFEST, the annual music event honouring the late jazz icon Hugh Masekela, returns to Nirox Sculpture Park tomorrow, continuing the celebration of his rich musical legacy.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Partnership for Life
Evergreen Lifestyle delivers cost-saving retirement solutions
3 min |
November 29, 2025
Saturday Star
Scoop Makhathini, Pamela Mtanga announced as hosts of Samas 2025
ACCLAIMED writer, TV presenter, and powerhouse multimedia entrepreneur Scoop Makhathini has been announced as the host of the 31st edition of the South African Music Awards (Samas).
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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Gauteng tops nation in teen substance abuse admissions
CONCERNS are mounting over rising alcohol and drug use among young South Africans, with experts warning that alcohol continues to be glamorised, leading to risky behaviour among teens.
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