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Is there more than meets the eye to Venter not playing for Lions against Connacht?
IT has been suggested in some quarters that there has been dissention in the ranks of the under-siege Lions because of the non-selection of talented flanker Ruan Venter for today’s United Rugby Championship match against Connacht at Ellis Park (4pm kick-off).
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Last-gasp goal sees Sundowns beat Al Ahly, reach CAF Champions League final
THE dream of the second star lives on! Mamelodi Sundowns are going to play the ultimate match of African football’s premier club knockout competition — the CAF Champions League — courtesy of an away-goals aggregate victory over Al Ahly in Cairo last night you would not associate with the aristocrats of South African football.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Pakistan, India exchange fire after deadly shooting
TROOPS from Pakistan and India exchanged fire overnight across the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir, officials said yesterday, after the UN urged the nuclear-armed rivals to show “maximum restraint” following a deadly shooting in the region.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Russia ‘ready’ for a Ukraine deal
UKRAINE may have to cede territory in order to secure “temporary” peace with Russia, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko told the BBC in an interview published yesterday.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Developing human-centric leadership
ALMOST two-thirds of professionals (63%) have admitted that one of the leading reasons for leaving a previous employer was a lack of “connection” with their management or leadership team. A further 68% stated that their exit was due to “empty promises” from management - with professionals feeling that leaders who fail to act on commitments erode trust.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
SA trio Justin Sammons, Charl Langeveldt and Rivash Gobind turn Zimbabwe cricket around
IT was not too long ago when Justin Sammons had to step away from his post as batting coach of the Proteas side.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Albany's new recycling initiative
ON GLOBAL Recycling Day, Tiger Brands' premium bread brand, Albany, officially launched the Albany Collect-A-Pack (CAP) programme, which will see more than 900000 learners across 500 primary schools in South Africa learn the importance of recycling.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
The challenge of love for those at the margins
THIS column is appearing on the day the leader of the Catholic Church is being buried. World leaders universally have hailed Pope Francis as a man of the people. Tributes to his love for humanity have come from all quarters, from theologians and clergy, and from high-profile voices and commentators on social and political affairs. For me the most poignant expression of grief came from the priests and parishioners of the Holy Family Church in Gaza City.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Iconic Totalsports Women’s Race to light up South Africa’s streets in 2025
THE iconic Totalsports Women’s Race, South Africa’s largest celebration of Women’s Month, will feature three 2025 races in three major cities, over three consecutive weeks.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Marquez hungry for more as MotoGP heads to Spain
MARC Marquez is determined to continue his blistering start to the MotoGP season as the riders gear up this weekend for their first visit to Spain.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Heartwrenching tale of adoption gone awry
SOME years back, I happened upon The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, a documentary about a Ukrainian girl who was adopted by an American family, only to be abandoned two years later.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
A skill-building journey for life
IN today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, there's a quiet revolution happening - one that doesn't make headlines but is quietly shaping communities, minds, and futures.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
What the science says about intermittent fasting
MANY of my friends have been trying intermittent fasting for weight loss. Does it work, and is it better than other diets?
3 min |
April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Newcastle boss Howe ‘been through a range of emotions’ with illness
NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe admitted he does not feel “100 percent” after returning to work following his serious bout of pneumonia.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Minister issues apology to principal over Cwecwe rape case
POLICE Minister Senzo Mchunu has apologised to Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse after wrongly identifying him as a suspect in the rape of a 7-year-old girl named Cwecwe in Matatiele, Eastern Cape.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Israel warns of larger Gaza assault over hostages
GAZA'S civil defence agency reported yesterday that the death toll from an Israeli air strike the day before on a house in the north of the Palestinian territory had risen to 23.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
SA's automotive industry on edge as Agoa renewal uncertainty grows
AS THE African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) faces uncertainty over its renewal in September, South Africa's automotive industry is bracing for turbulence, with experts on Tuesday warning of significant repercussions if the preferential trade programme is allowed to expire.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
An Al art student who might earn a diploma
IN FEBRUARY, faculty at the University of Applied Arts Vienna gathered around a laptop to interview a prospective student in the digital arts program.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
AmaZulu brace for PSL KZN derby six-pointer against Golden Arrows
AMAZULU coach Arthur Zwane is looking at today's derby against Golden Arrows as a key opportunity to boost the club's chances of securing a top-eight finish in the Premiership.
1 min |
April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
SA's key IT skills shortage
SOUTH Africa is experiencing a significant information technology (IT) skills shortage that is jeopardising its digital transformation and economic growth.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Stem cell donor match found on unique sign up drive
JUST more than a year into the Matches on the Map inter-continental stem cell recruitment drive, a donor match was found in East London for a patient requiring a bone marrow stem cell transplant.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Can wearing socks to bed improve sleep?
THE question: is it true that wearing socks to bed promotes sleep?
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Raindrops keep falling on my head
DID anyone watch the Ben Stiller/ Jennifer Aniston classic: Along Came Polly recently? The universe totally eavesdropped on that basketball game scene between Stiller and his movie bestie Philip Seymour Hoffman but only took the “let it rain” part to heart?
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Liverpool FC fans in Africa prepare for historic 20th league title celebrations
THE champagne is on ice, and a wave of anticipation is washing over Liverpool FC fans across the globe as they stand at the precipice of celebrating a historic 20th league title.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Pep wants 'spirit' as City take aim at Forest in FA Cup semis
PEP Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their “spirit” during a turbulent campaign that exposed an unexpected lack of hunger in his side.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Making things work when your boss is overwhelmed
THE first few weeks of working for a new boss are exciting. You're ready to jump in; hopeful for growth opportunities and eager to please. Your boss is enthusiastic too and will likely welcome you with open arms - setting up one-on-ones and taking a keen interest in your professional development. You both want to make a great impression.
3 min |
April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
New Continental GT Speed docks in South Africa
WHEN it comes to the new-generation Continental GT, Bentley is bringing out the big guns first.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Model sets sights on international glory
THE newly crowned Miss Global Princess South Africa Jnr Teen 2025, Mbalentle Parkie, is brimming with excitement as she embarks on a significant chapter in her flourishing career.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
VAT hike is dead - but fallout is just beginning
THE South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the planned 0.5% increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, initially scheduled for May 1, 2025, will not proceed.
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April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Parliament rips into Molokwane, Netball SA in criticism of systemic dysfunction
IN a shocking display of discontent, the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has turned its critical gaze towards Netball South Africa (NSA), its president Cecilia Molokwane and the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc).
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