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Saturday Star
‘Ladies First’ flips gender roles with humour, edge
LADIES First, obviously I'm going to watch something with that title. Hello? Do you know who I am? Add “comedy” into the mix and now I’m fully invested because I need comedy like vitamin D. Non-negotiable.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
Saturday Star
Alonso accuses Formula One of killing off ‘pure racing’
FERNANDO Alonso joined the growing throng of critics slamming Formula One's hybrid “new era” — accusing the sport of wasting an entire decade in a misguided regulatory move that has triggered the disappearance of “pure racing”.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Dramatic turn in Witness D murder case
THE State has opposed bail for Matipandile Sotheni, accused of killing “Witness D”, Mauris van der Merwe, arguing that his release would endanger the public, interfere with witnesses and jeopardise the criminal justice system.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Inside the beauty trend that's sending people to hospital
WHAT starts as a pursuit of beauty online is increasingly ending in hospital wards, with health authorities and medical experts warning that unregulated cosmetic procedures and viral beauty trends are placing lives at serious risk.
4 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
US warns Cuba after indicting Castro
AMERICAN Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Cuba on Thursday that the US was laser-focused on changing the communist system, after the island was stunned by a US indictment of its former president Raul Castro.
4 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Inside South Africa's hidden Datsun and Nissan treasure trove in Bothaville
TUCKED away in the Free State farming town of Bothaville and just down the road from the Nampo Harvest Day is a private museum dedicated to Datsun and Nissan cars that spans decades of the company’s motoring history.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Bishop Tutu House becomes beacon in global hunger mission
SOWETO has taken a central place on the global stage in the fight against hunger, with the iconic Bishop Tutu House on Vilakazi Street officially declared the Global Headquarters of the Desmond Tutu Programme to End Global Hunger.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Ageing icons force Rassie to fast-track the next generation of Bok loosies
RASSIE Erasmus’ loose forwards from the triumphant 2023 World Cup campaign will be either retired or well into their mid-30s by Australia 2027 — and judging by the wave of youngsters invited to the recent alignment camp, the Springbok coach needs absolutely no reminding of this reality.
3 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Water a linchpin for sustainable development in Africa
AFRICA Day on Monday provides an opportunity to reflect on the continent’s shared future.
4 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Do or die in Bloemfontein: Gallants seek lifeline against top-eight chasing Stellies
MARUMO Gallants will be hoping they can keep Stellenbosch FC’s multi-award winner Langelihle Phili at bay while their own Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo brings his scoring boots along in the critical Betway Premiership encounter at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium today.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Carrick lands permanent role as Guardiola confirms City exit
MANCHESTER United yesterday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent contract as head coach, while on the opposite side of the city Pep Guardiola announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the campaign.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
The evolving landscape of family trusts
AS MORE South African families spread across the globe, long-established wealth structures are coming under pressure, particularly family trusts created at a time when beneficiaries still lived and paid tax locally.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Why this Ebola outbreak will be difficult to contain
PUBLIC health authorities and experts warn that the world is confronting a dangerous convergence of factors that could make the latest Ebola outbreak extraordinarily difficult to contain - a fast-moving epidemic in a conflict-ridden region, involving a strain with no approved vaccine, at a moment when the global health infrastructure built after past Ebola crises has been weakened by funding cuts and political upheaval.
6 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Boost for Blitzboks as Cupido, Human return for World Champs in Spain, France
BACKLINE players Dewald Human and Gino Cupido have been included in the Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Spain and France on Sunday to compete in the final two HSBC SVNS World Championship tournaments in Valladolid and Bordeaux.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Bow out with grace: how you resign matters
WITH the world of work undergoing unprecedented change, professionals across a swathe of sectors and industries are reconsidering their career paths.
3 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
SABC deploys debt collectors
THE South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has stepped up efforts to recover outstanding TV licence fees by sending SMS reminders warning households they could be handed over to debt collectors.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Consumer Protection Act: how one lawyer fought back against unfair contract terms
A HERMANUS conveyancer has successfully fought off a claim of nearly R250 000 after a dispute with a Cape-based photocopier supplier exposed what consumer law specialists describe as widespread non-compliance with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) in the telecoms and office equipment industry.
3 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Jele: Current Buccaneers remind me of our title-winning teams
FORMER club captain Happy Jele believes Orlando Pirates’s attacking qualities and collective mentality could prove decisive as the Buccaneers prepare for a potentially title-winning showdown against Orbit College FC this afternoon.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
How new Citroen Hola panel van plans to revolutionise urban deliveries
STELLANTIS has launched the new Citroen Hola panel van to the South African market, targeting small businesses, courier operators and urban delivery services looking for an affordable and compact workhorse.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Accused social media predator on the run
POLICE in the Free State have launched an urgent manhunt for a 32-year-old man accused of using multiple fake social media profiles to lure women before allegedly drugging and raping them.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Understand your style to avoid leadership blind spots
EVERY human being has blind spots, including workplace leaders.
3 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Married at First Sight SA’ star Nkululeko Mahlangu finds love after heartbreak
MARRIED at First Sight: South Africa star Nkululeko Mahlangu has finally found his happy ending!
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Türkiye after Israel deportation
ISRAEL said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Türkiye following global outcry over their treatment in custody.
3 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Over 400 000km of rigorous testing before SA launch
THE soon-to-be-launched 2026 Isuzu D-Max recently completed more than 400 000km of durability testing across Africa, with Isuzu Motors South Africa putting the bakkie through a range of demanding conditions aimed at replicating real-world use.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Navigating Sars's new tax filing requirements
ON APRIL 3, 2026, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) published its annual notice in the Government Gazette (No. 54598), setting out who must file an income tax return, who is exempt, and the deadlines for the 2026 year of assessment.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Officials suspended to protect public funds
THE Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that four officials are currently on precautionary suspension with pay as part of its ongoing efforts to tighten payroll controls and address allegations of fraud and corruption within the department.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Impeachment probe risks stalling before it starts
POLITICAL parties had until yesterday to submit the names of MPs who will serve on Parliament's impeachment committee investigating President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
The hidden impact of phubbing on relationships
IN TODAY'S digital age, smartphones are tethered to our daily lives, offering instant connections and endless entertainment. However, health experts are raising concerns about a less visible consequence of their pervasive use: the impact on our personal relationships.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Leading scientists mobilise against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain
LEADING African scientists have launched an urgent, cross-border intervention following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) over a rising Ebola outbreak in East and Central Africa.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Saturday Star
Renewed alarm over continued rise in commercial crime
The figures also underscore how Gauteng’s status as South Africa’s economic hub has made it a prime target for extortion, commercial crime and organised criminal infiltration, with syndicates increasingly targeting businesses, infrastructure and service delivery systems.
2 min |