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Saturday Star
Rest-focused travel and the best destinations for deep sleep
IN A world that rarely switches off, the concept of travel is evolving.
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April 04, 2026
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Six must-try activities in SA for first-timers
YOU'VE seen all the videos.
3 min |
April 04, 2026
Saturday Star
Outrage over ministers’ new R1.1m car limit
FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana has defended last year’s increase in the price threshold for official vehicles for members of the executive from R800000 to R1.1 million, amid growing calls to reverse the decision.
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April 04, 2026
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Space warfare is reshaping the future of global military conflicts
IN HIS press briefings after the US attacks a country — a regular occurrence these days — Dan Caine, the chairperson of the joint chiefs, never forgets to give a shout-out to the Space Force and its guardians, as the service members are called.
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April 04, 2026
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Panama coach singles out Mofokeng as a star despite Bafana's mixed bag
BAFANA Bafana may have ended their international window with a disappointing defeat, but there was still recognition for individual brilliance — particularly from an unlikely source.
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April 04, 2026
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Tense, weird and oddly addictive
NETFLIX decided 2026 wasn’t dark enough and gifted us Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.
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April 04, 2026
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Barca need Yamal at best without Raphinha for Atletico ‘trilogy’
BARCELONA winger Raphinha's untimely injury heaps further pressure on teenage star Lamine Yamal ahead of the club's triple-header against Atletico Madrid.
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April 04, 2026
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Napoli and AC Milan face off as Italy licks its World Cup wounds
NAPOLI and AC Milan will face off on Monday with Serie A leaders Inter Milan in their sights, but the return of domestic football over Easter has been completely overshadowed by the fallout from Italy failing to reach yet another World Cup.
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April 04, 2026
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Westville, DHS make big statements on day one of Kearsney Easter Festival
A BEAUTIFUL, warm day heralded the start of this year’s Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival on Thursday.
3 min |
April 04, 2026
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Explore SA‘s top five scenic drives fora perfect Easter Sunday outing
EASTER
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April 04, 2026
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The weird truth about Easter eggs, bunnies and chocolate
EVERY year, we hop into Easter like it’s normal to eat chocolate eggs and watch fluffy bunnies “deliver” candy.
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April 04, 2026
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Van der Dussen calls time on Proteas career after seven years of consistency
THE Proteas have bid farewell to one of their most dependable modern-day batters, with Rassie van der Dussen announcing his immediate retirement from international cricket.
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April 04, 2026
Saturday Star
Cuba pardons 2 010 prisoners amid US pressure
CUBA'S Government announced Thursday that it was pardoning 2010 prisoners as a “humanitarian” gesture during Holy Week, after pledging in March to release dozens amid heightened US pressure on Havana.
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April 04, 2026
Saturday Star
Celebrate Easter without breaking the bank
THE Easter weekend is upon us, and with many people at home, families are trying to put together delicious meals while still being conscious of their finances.
1 min |
April 04, 2026
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Suffering in silence
SA losing teens to mental health crisis
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April 04, 2026
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Over 300 state patients languish in correctional facilities
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
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April 04, 2026
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NGO access ‘in the grip of repressive states’
RIGHTS advocates warned this week that upcoming elections at a UN committee that controls NGO access is in the grip of repressive states, urging countries friendlier to civil society to step forward.
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April 04, 2026
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Broos knows his World Cup team — the auditions are for everyone else
THERE is a temptation to view the latest Bafana Bafana squad as experimental — a mix of surprise inclusions, notable omissions and unfamiliar combinations.
2 min |
April 04, 2026
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Four schools receive 20000 loaves to support learners
FOUR schools in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng have received a share of 20000 loaves of bread to support their learner nutrition programmes.
1 min |
April 04, 2026
Saturday Star
Six unexpected hot cross bun toppings
HOT cross buns, our favourite Easter indulgence, are everywhere right now.
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April 04, 2026
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How exercise 'patches' the brain and fights dementia
EXERCISE can strengthen a leaky blood-brain barrier, which may improve brain health and potentially fight dementia, according to an ambitious new mouse study of exercise and neurodegeneration published this month in Cell.
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April 04, 2026
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Five things the Stormers must get right in Toulon to seal a Champions Cup quarter-final
THE Stormers face a defining test of their Champions Cup credentials when they take on Toulon today at the Stade Mayol (4pm kickoff) in the Round of 16.
2 min |
April 04, 2026
Saturday Star
Minister Ntshavheni reassures South Africans
DESPITE reports of fuel shortages at some petrol stations in parts of South Africa, the government has reassured motorists that there is no national supply crisis, attributing the disruptions to panic buying and logistical constraints.
2 min |
April 04, 2026
Saturday Star
Can't fall asleep? Try cognitive shuffling
WHEN Luc Beaudoin was in college, he was having trouble falling asleep.
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April 04, 2026
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Transforming Seattle's drizzle
ARTIST Peregrine Church has always struggled with the gloomy weather in the Pacific Northwest.
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April 04, 2026
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TV star JoJo Robinson's favourite child-friendly spots in Cape Town
FOR some, the school holidays are in full swing, and The Real Housewives of Durban star Jojo Robinson is making the most of the break with a sun-soaked family escape to Cape Town.
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April 04, 2026
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Easter spirit shines as children donate eggs
CHILDREN from Edgemead and Bothasig are helping to make Easter special this year.
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April 04, 2026
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Modise issues sobering warning to Mbule after latest Bafana snub
BAFANA Bafana legend Teko Modise has delivered a blunt assessment of Sipho Mbule, warning that the Orlando Pirates midfielder risks becoming a player defined forever by potential rather than achievement.
2 min |
April 04, 2026
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Pig who ‘talks’ using buttons goes viral
FEW things upset Merlin the pig more than being denied a treat.
4 min |
April 04, 2026
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Pop-up toilet art draws crowds and controversy
RESTROOMS are notoriously difficult to find on the National Mall, but a newly installed toilet has appeared in one of its most prominent locations.
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