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Artea demands respect as Gunners dig deep
MIKEL Arteta insisted Arsenal deserved respect after the English Premier League leaders battled to a bruising 1-1 draw with title rivals Chelsea at the end of a gruelling week.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Mzansi stands firm as petition to deport Elon Musk to SA resurfaces
MZANSI is making its voice heard, this time as an old petition to deport Elon Musk out of the United States and “return” him to South Africa has once again made headlines.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Revolutionary HIV injection rollout begins
SOUTH Africa, Eswatini and Zambia yesterday began administering a groundbreaking HIV-prevention injection in the drug's first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world's highest HIV burden.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
How illicit financial flows fuel corruption and organised crime in Africa
THE Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) is warning that Africa is plagued by an increasing array of illicit financial flows, with many countries serving as sources, transit points, or destinations.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
South Africa's Black Friday spend soars as shoppers chased big ticket savings
SOUTH Africans showed buying confidence this Black Friday as spending surged by 64% compared to last year, defying continued financial pressures and proving that strong deals still have the power to draw consumers back into the market.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Musa Keys unpacks modern dating in latest single ‘Nomathemba’
THERE'S a fresh vibe stirring in the amapiano scene, and it comes with a message.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Blitzboks eye bounce-back brilliance in Cape
THE Blitzboks face a daunting challenge to defend their crown in Cape Town as they kick off the tournament in the Mother City this Saturday in a group with Fiji, New Zealand, and Great Britain.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
SA manufacturing slumps to contractionary territory, signalling deepening sector strain
SOUTH Africa's manufacturing sector took a sharp downturn in November, with the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) plunging by 7.2 points to 42, its weakest reading in several months and well below the 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Remgro to take full control of Mediclinic Southern Africa
Johann Rupert's group and shipping company propose restructuring of Mediclinic Holdings
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Sundowns seek year-end lift in tricky Siwelele encounter
MAMELODI Sundowns could be heading into one of the sternest examinations of their eight-year rule over the Betway Premiership.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Alexforbes raises interim dividend 9% as operating income grows
ALEXFORBES raised its interim dividend 9% after solid performances across its corporate, investments, retail and growth market segments.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Egyptian novelist Salwa Bakr triumphs as first winner of the BRICS Literature Award
IN A landmark moment for global literature, Egyptian writer Salwa Bakr has been awarded the inaugural BRICS Literature Award at the Khabarovsk City Palace of Culture, during the BRÍCS Countries Arts Festival. Bakr, a prominent figure in contemporary Arabic prose, is celebrated for her diverse body of work, which includes seven short-story collections, seven novels, and a play, with translations into multiple European languages.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
End of an era: Emtee reveals plans for last album and label focus
SOUTH African rapper Emtee recently announced on X that he is preparing to release what he says will be his last album.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Limpopo police intercept stolen R600 000 Toyota
LIMPOPO'S ongoing anti-smuggling crackdown has delivered yet another decisive blow to cross-border crime after a multidisciplinary team intercepted a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross GR worth R600 000 on Sunday, November 30.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Why 2026 should be the Year of Artificial Intelligence for Africa
THERE'S enough evidence which suggests that 2025 has been the \"Year of AI\" due to widespread adoption, the rise of AI agents, significant advances in reasoning capabilities, and major business and government focus on the technology.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
'New Wave' honours gqom's grit while elevating it for the world
THE pulse of Durban's streets has hit the global stage once again with the release of New Wave, a 16-track album crafted by Dankie Boi, Blacks Jnr and GoldMax.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Ports Regulator trims NPA tariff hike to 7.57% for 2026/27 financial year
THE Ports Regulator of South Africa has approved a lower-than-requested tariff increase for the National Ports Authority (NPA), granting an average rise of 7.57% for the 2026/27 financial year-below the 9.61% originally proposed by the Authority.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
FMCG demand lifts third quarter retail sales, but tech sector weakens — NIQ South Africa
SOUTH Africa's retail sector delivered robust growth in the third quarter of 2025 as consumers continued to spend on essential and discretionary fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), even while the country's technology and durable goods market remained under sustained pressure, market researcher NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa said on Sunday.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
How gaming monitors are revolutionising Africa’s gaming ecosystem
GAMERS know that every millisecond counts. Whether you're in the final circle of a battle royale, climbing the ranks in an FPS, or streaming your gameplay to the world, your monitor can make or break the experience. With the global PC gaming population having hit 907.5 million players in 2024, up from 873.5 million the year before, one piece of gear is taking centre stage: the gaming monitor.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
No arrests after 14-year-old disabled girl was raped and impregnated in Limpopo
POLICE at Makuya, under the Vhembe District in Limpopo, are investigating a case of rape which allegedly took place at Mavunde village in the period between June and September.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Asia floods toll tops 1,000 as military aid survivors
THE toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1 000 yesterday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
SA swimming turns a corner
SOUTH African swimming spent much of the past decade searching for its next wave of global contenders. In 2025, the tide finally turned. A blend of breakout youngsters and resurgent established names produced the most promising season since the eras of Chad le Clos and Tatjana Smith.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
SA rugby teams gear up for European clashes
SOUTH Africa's franchises will shift their focus to the European club rugby competitions this coming weekend as the EPCR Champions Cup and Challenge Cups kick off.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Chiefs ready to strike against low-flying Chippa United
KAIZER Chiefs’ enterprising season now enters a pivotal phase as they prepare to face Chippa United in the Betway Premiership at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow, aiming to build on their recent form and maintain momentum in the league.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Boks set for intriguing World Cup pool draw
THE Springboks will find out tomorrow if their No 1 status in the world will carry weight for their pool draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Rising workplace bullying in SA, what the law says
WORKPLACE bullying - both in-person and digital - is surfacing more frequently across South African offices, leaving employees uncertain about the next steps and even the security of their jobs.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Trump-backed candidate Asfura leads Honduras election
A CONSERVATIVE candidate backed by US President Donald Trump led the weekend's presidential election in Honduras, according to partial results from the electoral commission.
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December 02, 2025
The Star
Epstein case cited as Teazers advert banned
Complaint filed which claimed billboard was 'offensive, highly suggestive'
2 min |
December 01, 2025
The Star
South Africa's G20 moment must continue beyond November
WHEN South Africa took on the G20 Presidency, it was more than just a ceremonial milestone.
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December 01, 2025
The Star
Four global initiatives align with Africa's future
When I first visited Beijing 17 years ago, I was awestruck by the infrastructure.
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