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July 12, 2025

FAMILY TIES DEEPEN MURDER TRAGEDY

Woman to appear in court for murder of Jayden-Lee

2 mins

Parents bring home slain 'baby girl' Paige Bell from the Bahamas

DEATH ON SUPERYACHT

2 mins

Bank employee's double life exposed

MONEY, MAYHEM, WEAPONS

1 mins

Kill them with kindness

I NEED a rich benefactor that will allow me to travel in business class. I may be getting old and cranky, but the seat space in economy class airplanes is getting smaller and smaller. It could cause serious social upheaval.

3 mins

SA producer making waves in Hollywood

SOPHIA Wolov, a producer hailing from Johannesburg, is rapidly making her mark in the competitive landscape of Hollywood with her critically acclaimed TV pilot, Ashes to Ashes.

2 mins

Aldo Brincat's shape-shifting theatre captivates in his solo memoir

THE award-winning solo production The Moon Looks Delicious From Here is now captivating Johannesburg audiences at The Market Theatre, where it runs until July 27, following a successful appearance at this year's National Arts Festival.

2 mins

Walaza races for gold in call to Africa

WHEN Bayanda Walaza hits the screen in Showmax’s bold new vision for Africa, he doesn’t just run; he ignites.

2 mins

Survivors craft Biyela shelter, aiding homeless and healing

WHEN Nthabiseng Nale fled an abusive marriage, she had nothing - no job, no support, and nowhere to turn. Today, she's part of a sisterhood transforming pain into purpose through a remarkable initiative called Biyela.

2 mins

Mpisane set for football return after his mother buys another club

ANDILE Mpisane looks set to resume his football career as his mother, Shauwn Mkhize, appears to be closing in on purchasing Eswatini club Mbabane Highlanders.

1 mins

Tobacco, alcohol, fashion industries under siege

ILLICIT trading has emerged as one of the most pressing issues facing South Africa, pervading various sectors of the economy and costing the nation billions in lost tax revenue.

2 mins

Fake Al case law plagues courts

LAW IN JEORPADY

3 mins

Medical schemes face scrutiny over racial discrimination

THERE must be consequences and punitive measures, which include back payments by medical schemes, that were found to have applied systemic discrimination against black health professionals when they applied risk ratios against them.

2 mins

Africa's infrastructure development provides opportunity for growth in local manufacturing

AFRICA’S infrastructure boom is unlocking a new wave of opportunities for the continent's manufacturing sector, positioning local producers to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and foster economic resilience.

1 mins

South African youth Aidan Martin climbs Everest

AUTISM AWARENESS

2 mins

Celebrating innovative young African entrepreneurs

ON AUGUST 6, educators, investors, entrepreneurs and other key stakeholders from across Africa will gather for the annual Anzisha Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit at the African Leadership Academy campus in Johannesburg to explore the best practices in entrepreneurship education while celebrating innovative strategies that empower Africa's youngest entrepreneurs.

4 mins

Angola opens up to tourists in pivot from oil

SURFERS? PARADISE

3 mins

Our share in creating a better world

WE CAN each have a share in creating a better community, a unified nation, and a peaceful world, by expressing our God-given talents and capacities in service to humanity.

2 mins

Book helps South Africans find their voice

GREAT speakers aren’t born, they're made, and with the right tools, anyone can find their voice and inspire the world.

2 mins

How extreme weather influences public support for climate policies

A PIONEERING study involving international researchers, including a contributor from Stellenbosch University, has revealed that awareness of the connection between extreme weather events and climate change significantly influences public support for climate policies.

1 mins

Liquid board carton, PET plastic recycling on the rise

IN 2024, Petco spent R70 million on financial support for the value chain, which enabled its contracted recycling partners to purchase approximately R470m in post-consumer packaging materials from small businesses.

3 mins

Lovebugs swarm South Korea's cities. hiking trails

LOVEBUGS - so named for how the male and female cling together as they mate in flight - are swarming South Korea.

1 mins

The Soweto geologist uncovering Earth's secrets

IN THE 1997 action film Dante's Peak, Pierce Brosnan plays the role of a volcanologist sent to investigate seismic activity beneath a long-dormant volcano.

2 mins

Sustainability matters more than ever

SOUTH Africa has been pushed to the brink by the degradation and mismanagement of essential infrastructure, namely water supply and management. In Gauteng, residents and communities are subject to frequent and widespread water outages.

2 mins

System is designed to tackle inequality but falls short

SOUTH Africa’s personal income tax system is in the spotlight as the country's tax filing season gets under way. Personal income tax is an important way of redistributing income from higher-earning to less-well-off individuals.

4 mins

Trump tariffs sour fortunes of SA's citrus farmers

WALK down the aisles of a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market in the US, and chances are many of the piles of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit will be labelled “produce of South Africa”.

5 mins

Trump visits flood-ravaged Texas amid scrutiny

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump was set to visit Texas yesterday as questions mounted over the response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children.

2 mins

US tariffs in sharp focus at conference

US SECRETARY of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi yesterday on the sidelines of Asean talks in Malaysia, where Washington’s tariffs are in sharp focus.

1 mins

'New' ideas shared in talks on Ukraine conflict

RUSSIAN Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US top diplomat Marco Rubio held “frank” talks on the Ukraine war during a meeting on Thursday.

2 mins

EU chief survives no confidence vote

EU CHIEF Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday saw off a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament — but the rare challenge has exposed frictions between her backers and complaints about her leadership style.

1 mins

Hope for truce amid strikes

ISRAELI forces were targeting “terrorist infrastructure” in southern Gaza, the military said yesterday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced hope that an agreement with Hamas could be reached within days for a pause in the 21-month war.

2 mins

The 24/7 war room

IN THE heart of Data Center Alley - a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world’s internet traffic flows — Visa operates its global fraud command centre.

2 mins

Who's your daddy? These days, who isn't?

IN HIS social media series, Trump Was Born to be a Gay Man, actor Bransen Gates lip-synchs to real recordings of US President Donald Trump saying things that — with a few wrist flicks and come-hither eyes — gain an entirely new interpretation.

6 mins

Lost his wedding ring on a farm. returned 15 years later

WAYNE Corprew cut down a Christmas tree for his family at a farm in 2010 - and when he got to his truck to drive it home, he realised his wedding ring was missing.

2 mins

Houses made from rice husks

IT MAY look like an ordinary building site but Akmatbek Uraimov's new house in Kyrgyzstan is being built with blocks of rice.

2 mins

How the Dogist turned canine photos into social media phenomenon

WHEN Elias Weiss Friedman began the Dogist in 2013, he had no idea his street photography of pooches (and their people) would one day make him a leading dog influencer on social media.

2 mins

Moo Deng's first birthday as Thailand's viral pygmy hippo

THAILAND'S pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, drawing crowds of diehard fans even as she left behind the cute animal infancy that earned her worldwide internet fame.

2 mins

Future-focused agri careers

WITH nearly half of South Africa's youth currently unemployed, the agriculture sector presents a growing - yet often misunderstood opportunity.

2 mins

High price of flawed hiring practices

POOR candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations — and organisations should carefully consider the unintended but costly impact of flawed hiring practices.

3 mins

Can some office gossip be good for the workplace?

WHILE talking smack behind a colleague’s back probably won't produce any personal or organisational benefits, research suggests that sharing neutral or positive information outside of official workplace communication channels will.

3 mins

Why the Fair Pay Bill could transform recruitment practices

HAVE you ever been asked to submit your payslip by a prospective employer, before you've even sat down for the interview? For many South Africans, it’s a routine (and often frustrating) part of the job search. But that could soon change.

3 mins

How to manage money at every life stage: tips from experts

FINANCIAL planning is a lifelong journey that shifts in focus with each stage of life, from childhood and schooling to early adulthood, midlife responsibilities, and then, retirement.

3 mins

Buy now, pay later how it works

THE explosion of credit cards and in-store credit facilities resulted in a decline in noncredit payment methods for big-ticket items.

4 mins

JULY SAVINGS MONTH: SIMPLE SAVINGS STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER TOMORROW

While the first quarter of 2025 saw the Consumer Confidence Index drop, South Africans can build their financial resilience by sharpening their saving strategies and taking control of their financial futures.

1 mins

Maximise your tax benefits this filing season

YOU know it’s tax season when there's a rise in the old ‘death and taxes’ humour.

2 mins

The importance of saving for South Africans

SOUTH Africans have long grappled with low savings levels, high consumer debt, and increasing financial pressure.

3 mins

The power of mindset in personal finance and life

‘The Man who says he can, and the man who says he cannot. Both are correct. Source: Confucius, a Chinese philosopher whose teachings became integrated into Confucianism, which taught personal morality and correctness of social relationships.

3 mins

Deep dive into Jennette McCurdy’s memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died’

APPLE TV+ has officially ordered a 10-episode dramedy series inspired by Jennette McCurdy’s bestselling memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died.

1 mins

Why this Hollywood icon is stepping back from the spotlight

AT THE prestigious Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas opened up about his thoughts on retirement and the meaning of creativity after an illustrious career spanning nearly six decades.

2 mins

The dynamic duo revving up ‘Duster’s’ 1970s crime scene

I’M an absolute sucker for a TV series or movie that is set in the ’70s. Just the aesthetics alone are a vibe.

3 mins

Taming the wedding planning beast: stay sane before you say 'I do'

WEDDINGS are meant to be magical, right? That one picture-perfect day that crowns your love story.

3 mins

Can Al chatbots replace human therapists?

UNPACKING THE MENTAL HEALTH REVOLUTION

4 mins

What all travellers need to know about SA's new visa system

IN A BOLD move towards modernising the country’s immigration framework, South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, announced a comprehensive digital visa system that will soon be mandatory for all entrants to the nation.

2 mins

How to keep your holiday plans safe from travel fraudsters

AS HOLIDAY plans begin to take shape for many across the globe, a dark cloud looms over the travel industry: a surge in holiday scams.

2 mins

Nozipho Ntshangase's healing escape to Bali inspired by 'Eat Pray Love'

IN A HEARTFELT interview marking her recent milestone 40th birthday, Nozipho Ntshangase, a familiar face from The Mommy Club, shared her deeply personal plans for a solo journey aimed at healing and self-discovery.

2 mins

Craft a magical wedding at these budget-friendly destinations

NOW that the uber-wealthy set has left Venice after witnessing the gaudy nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, you'd think that it can’t be outdone when it comes to deciding where to host your wedding reception.

3 mins

New vehicles below R400 000 driving growth in SA market

THE good times are rolling in South Africa’s new vehicle market, with nine consecutive months of sales growth putting the industry 13.6% ahead of where it was this time last year, Naamsa figures show.

2 mins

New model smashes Nurburgring record

THEY call it the “Green Hell”, with 20.832 kilometres of undulating tar, known for its significant elevation changes and bumpy surface.

2 mins

Experience performance and design

THERE'S something deeply satisfying about starting up a naturally aspirated V8 petrol-fuelled engine.

4 mins

Spurs sign Kudus with Gibbs-White set to follow

TOTTENHAM have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and are set to capture Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White in a double swoop worth over £100 million.

2 mins

Pogacar pounces to retake Tour de France lead

TADEJ Pogacar won stage seven of the Tour de France yesterday to regain the overall lead with a trademark burst up the short, steep slope of the Mur de Bretagne.

2 mins

Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive Wimbledon final

TWO-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached his third successive Wimbledon final yesterday, battling to a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) win against American fifth seed Taylor Fritz.

3 mins

Hollywood's impact on lower-league football

WREXHAM'S exploits since being bought by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped lift “the bonnet” on lower-league English football and boosted its popularity in the US, former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand told AFP.

3 mins

Palace demoted, Liverpool to honour Jota

CRYSTAL Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football’s governing body confirmed yesterday.

2 mins

Montjane bows out in Wimbledon semis

KGOTHATSO Montjane bowed out of Wimbledon yesterday with a 3-6 5-7 loss to No 4 seed Ziying Wang of China that ended the South African wheelchair tennis legend’s hopes of adding a sixth Grand Slam crown.

1 mins

Swiatek, Anisimova battle to be new queen of Wimbledon

IGA Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova clash in the Wimbledon final today with only one thing certain - there will be an eighth consecutive first-time winner of the women's tournament.

2 mins

Xaba aiming for a record-breaking performance at Absa Run Your City Durban 10K

GLENROSE Xaba will be hoping to continue her remarkable form over 10km so far this year when the distance runner lines up for the Absa Run Your City Durban 10K tomorrow.

2 mins

My dad's legacy lives on through the IBA, says Rasheda Ali

RASHEDA Ali was just three years old when her daddy, Muhammad Ali, stepped into the ring for arguably the most celebrated boxing bout of all time, 'The Rumble in the Jungle' on October 30, 1974, in Kinshasa.

2 mins

Lerena all geared up for Okolie in heavyweight showdown

KEVIN Lerena is ‘ready to rumble’ and Lawrence Okolie better be prepared for the toughest night of his fighting career.

3 mins

AmaZulu FC's strategic player release aims for a brighter future

AMAZULU FC say their decision to release 17 players was a calculated reset to reverse a worrying decline and back head coach Arthur Zwane’s vision to return the club to the top.

2 mins

Kaizer Chiefs finally enter the women's football arena

KAIZER Chiefs have officially embarked on their journey into the women's game through a strategic partnership with Springs Home Sweepers FC, a Kwa-Thema club, playing in the Sasol League, South Africa's second-tier women's football division.

2 mins

Chairman Biyela prioritises goals over Mhango’s past behaviour

RICHARDS Bay chairman Sifiso “Jomo” Biyela has defended the club’s decision to sign Gabadinho Mhango, insisting goals matter more than the striker’s controversial off-field reputation and drinking history.

2 mins

Wanderers expose Pirates' set-piece defence frailties

ORLANDO Pirates experienced a tough start to their preseason campaign, falling 2-0 to English League One side Bolton Wanderers in a friendly match at the Marbella Sports Centre in Spain yesterday.

2 mins

Rare Nedbank Cup win reignites hope for Kaizer Chiefs fans

AS THE dawn of a new season creates space for fresh hopes and aspirations, Kaizer Chiefs' specialist goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzoughi is brimming with anticipation and determination.

3 mins

Five-star Bumrah strikes for India as England post 387

JASPRIT Bumrah marked his India return by gaining a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a fivewicket haul before England paceman Brydon Carse's maiden Test fifty frustrated the tourists.

2 mins

Springboks focus on key improvements ahead of Italy decider

IMPROVEMENT in certain areas of their game plan is what the Springboks are chasing today when they take on Italy in the second and final Test match in Gqeberha.

2 mins

Hermann's journey down the N4 has prepared him for Proteas T201 call-up

THE South African domestic system endures plenty of criticism for its perceived lack of quality. That it doesn’t provide enough opportunities to prepare players for international competition.

3 mins

Springbok Women focus on breakdown improvements ahead of second Test against Canada

THE Springbok Women struggled at the breakdown area in the first Test against Canada at Loftus at the weekend, so it was no wonder that it was an area of focus ahead of today’s second Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

2 mins

Moerat: Springboks will fight fire with fire in second Test against Italy

THE Springboks have a clearer picture of what to expect from Italy today, and there has been a strong focus on their breakdown and rolling mauls ahead of the second Test.

3 mins

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The Saturday Star is an indispensable weekend read. It includes hard news from across the country, the best weekend sports coverage, great features, travel, and entertainment news. The paper is a perfect read for a time-pressed, spoilt-for-choice weekend reader. The Saturday Star remains the best-selling Saturday paper in the country. The ﬁrst section comprises local news, international news, local and international celebrity gossip. The second section starts with Canvas Life. Opinion and analysis, business, property, media and marketing and letters make up the balance of the second section, with great sport coverage on the back pages. For those concerned about money the best advice for your ﬁnancial future can be found in Personal Finance. There are also a number of supplements in the Saturday Star: Travel, 48 Hours, Property Guide and School Sport.