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July 05, 2025

Go watch the Springbok double-header at Loftus

IF YOU'RE planning a day of rugby viewing — whether at Loftus Versfeld or in front of the television — SA Rugby is hoping you'll back both senior national teams.

2 mins

US Congress proposes sanctions against SA

ISRAEL POLICY

2 mins

COUNTRY IS BLEEDING JOBS

Urgent reforms needed as South Africa faces deepening unemployment crisis

4 mins

We cannot ignore crisis in Sudan anymore

“WITH profound sorrow, I implore you all, without accusing anyone of indifference, to open your eyes, hearts, and minds to the catastrophic war tearing Sudan apart and to seek strategies to end it swiftly.”

3 mins

A celebration of culture. fashion and equine excellence

AS THE anticipation builds for the Hollywoodbets Durban July, this year’s affair is expected to showcase a blend of tradition, innovation, and unmissable fashion flair, cementing its status as a highlight on Africa's social calendar.

2 mins

Robyn Moodaly hails WAFCON win as career best

AS THE excitement builds for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025, former Banyana Banyana midfielder Robyn Moodaly says winning the 2022 WAFCON was the best moment of her career and has urged Banyana to give it their all to defend the title.

2 mins

How Ricollin Moodley painted his way out of hunger

RICOLLIN Moodley is a makeup artist, but not the usual kind. While most people use lipstick to colour their lips, Ricollin uses it to paint incredible portraits.

4 mins

Marelize Steyn Earle takes Mrs Globe Classique 2025 title

MARELIZE Steyn Earle has added a significant feather to her cap, recently clinching the prestigious Mrs Globe Classique crown for 2025 at an international pageant held in California.

2 mins

Mettler addresses allegations of irregularities

TSHWANE City Manager Johann Mettler has broken his silence about the potential threat of being ousted from his position after the regional ANC recently expressed concerns about alleged irregularities in his appointment process.

2 mins

SA braces for severe weather

AS WINTER tightly grips the country, South Africans are being warned to prepare for an abrupt change in weather conditions, with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issuing a level warning for significant temperature drops and potential flooding.

1 mins

Restrictions lifted in Eastern Cape and Limpopo

FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

2 mins

Controversy unfolds in tribunal involving Mbenenge

CONTROVERSY appeared to be the launching point before the third witness in the sexual harassment tribunal hearing against Judge President Selby Mbenenge continued yesterday.

2 mins

Water crisis deepens as SA faces prolonged outages

FRUSTRATION and unrest continue to ripple across South Africa as numerous communities grapple with ongoing water outages that have severely disrupted day-to-day activities.

3 mins

Mabuza remembered by Mashatile as a humble, loyal ANC leader

HE STEPPED back, not away, that's how Deputy President Paul Mashatile remembered the late David Mabuza — a principled man, a leader who would never betray the ANC, even when he quietly stepped out of the spotlight.

1 mins

How ANC's collusion with big businesses undermines transformation

SOUTH Africa's post-apartheid journey has been marked by a bold constitutional promise: to dismantle the economic structures of racial privilege and build a society where the black majority can share in the country’s wealth and opportunities. Central to this promise are the empowerment laws, Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and Affirmative Action (AA), crafted to drive economic inclusion and redress decades of exclusion.

4 mins

Mchunu faces backlash over R120.8bn police budget

POLICE Minister Senzo Mchunu on Friday said the parties that did not support the budget for his department were unrealistic and reacting excessively.

2 mins

Tau defends IDC appointments amid budget backlash

TRADE, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau on Friday defended the appointment of ANC-aligned individuals to the board of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

3 mins

Two basic knowledge systems

SCIENCE and religion are two basic and mutually-dependant knowledge systems by which, individuals, communities, and institutions function and evolve.

2 mins

Zozibini Tunzi on her marriage and Xhosa identity

FORMER Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, recently offered fans a look into her life and marriage upon her return to a South African talent agency.

1 mins

Simphiwe Dana's shocking revelation

SINGER-songwriter Simphiwe Dana, known for her sharp social commentary and activism through music, has come forward with a shocking revelation.

1 mins

Groundbreaking tusk extraction by UP's veterinary team

THE University of Pretoria's (UP) veterinary team came to the rescue of a distressed Cambodian elephant with a fractured tusk by performing the first extraction of this kind.

2 mins

SARS cautions public about fake refund audit SMS

AS THE 2025 tax season looks set to begin, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a fresh warning to taxpayers about a new scam designed to steal personal information under the guise of a tax refund audit.

2 mins

Appropriation Bill faces uncertainty as legal concerns mount

THE fate of the Appropriation Bill hangs in the balance as the Standing Committee on Appropriations is saddled with a legal opinion stating how voting should take place if the bill is to be passed.

2 mins

South Africa's consumers brace for rising prices

SOUTH Africa’s consumer inflation rate is expected to climb above the lower bound of the Reserve Bank's 3% to 6% target range in July, after remaining below it for three consecutive months.

1 mins

Youth: surge in police recruitment applications

THE Police and Prisons Civil Union (POPCRU) has expressed concern regarding the sharp increase in young people applying for the 5,500 police recruitment positions.

2 mins

Diplomacy, grief and ubuntu

THE passing of a former head of state is invariably a profound and reflective moment for any nation. In Zambia, a country with a proud legacy of democratic governance, cultural reverence for elders and strong communal values, the death of a past president initiates a period of mourning, national reflection, and often, political reconciliation.

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Mozambique after 50 years of independence: what's to celebrate?

MOZAMBIQUE's government, led by the Frelimo party, has long been planning celebrations for 2025. It is 50 years since independence, won after an anti-colonial war against Portugal led by the same party. Something has gone wrong, however, especially in the past two years.

4 mins

Master tactician who navigated SA's political terrain

DAVID Dabede “DD” Mabuza, 64, died in Johannesburg on Thursday. Quiet yet formidable, his journey from rural Mpumalanga to national power was as improbable as it was compelling.

2 mins

Russia's largest missile attack on Ukraine

RUSSIA launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight yesterday, just hours after a telephone call between US and Russian presidents ended without any breakthrough.

1 mins

Hamas holding consultations on truce proposal

HAMAS said yesterday it was holding consultations with other Palestinian movements on a truce proposal in the war with Israel, in a possible sign that it was preparing for negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza.

2 mins

N Korean detained after crossing land border, says South

A NORTH Korean civilian voluntarily crossed the heavily mined land border between the two countries, aided by the South’s military in a delicate 20-hour operation, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday.

2 mins

Iran quits nuke inspections

IRAN officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog this week, a move the US described as “unacceptable”.

3 mins

Brics summit set to be wary of Trump

A SUMMIT of BRICS nations will convene in Rio de Janeiro tomorrow and Monday, with members hoping to weigh in on global crises while tiptoeing around US President Donald Trump's policies.

1 mins

Think once. Think twice, and think again before you post

How Not to Mess Up Online by Emma Sadleir and Rorke Wilson is the book every teen, parent, influencer - indeed, every user needs in a world where the internet doesn't come with training wheels.

6 mins

Reforming South Africa's Education System

FOR many South Africans, education is a privilege and praised once completed. However, for many other South Africans, quality education is a far distant dream for a multitude of reasons.

3 mins

Expert chemist's guide: brewing the perfect cup of tea

WHEN it comes to crafting the perfect cup of tea, lovers of the brew know it's as much about flavour and ritual as it is about comfort and connection.

2 mins

Australian man dies from 'extremely rare' bat bite virus

AN AUSTRALIAN man has died from an \"extremely rare\" rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, health officials said on Thursday.

2 mins

Deadly California fireworks blast: 7 missing

SEVEN people remain missing a day after a fireworks warehouse explosion in California injured two victims and sparked a giant fire, authorities said.

1 mins

First shipment of Changan models arrives in SA-here's what to expect

SOUTH Africans will soon have yet another car brand to consider when shopping for a new SUV, sedan, or bakkie, following the return of the Changan brand later this year.

2 mins

Burnout on the rise

THE South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) estimates that as many as one in three employees is affected by burnout — a condition linked to ongoing and unmanaged stress.

2 mins

EQ – unseen force behind team success

WE'VE been talking about emotional intelligence (EQ) for a long time.

3 mins

Professional rebranding as a strategic executive leader

JAMES wanted to reach the senior VP level, but feedback was clear. He was viewed as an excellent working manager, but not as a leader of leaders. His identity as the expert got him only so far, and now it was the very thing limiting his advancement.

3 mins

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Alcohol Trade

1 mins

PFA orders pension fund to reassess death benefit allocation

THE Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) has set aside the allocation of a death benefit by a pension fund after finding it failed to adequately investigate the financial dependency of a claimant and her children on the deceased.

3 mins

How the Two-Pot system is affecting retirement funds

THE Two-Pot system, designed to offer South Africans a lifeline in the event of a serious rainy day, has seen such high demand for withdrawals that experts are concerned that people will have only two-thirds of their savings left.

3 mins

Sars appoints leading firms to enhance tax compliance

THE South African Revenue Service (Sars) has appointed 32 of the country’s leading tax, forensic, risk management, and business advisory firms to a panel of experts who will bring specialised skills to enhance tax compliance and support Sars in achieving the 2025/26 revenue target of R1.986 trillion.

2 mins

Saving, investing, trading — know how they differ

JULY is Savings Month in South Africa, so I thought I would revisit some basic concepts associated with taking a chunk of money you have earned and putting it into a financial product or instrument with a particular goal in mind.

3 mins

The hidden costs of dying without a will

WHAT is the impact of leaving your loved ones to navigate your passing without a will? According to Sanlam Legacy, the cost of goodbye spans emotional, financial, and time-related burdens, and these can be overwhelming without proper planning in place.

3 mins

Do trustees need to comply with the Promotion of Access to Information Act?

A RECENT deadline for relevant entities to submit their Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Annual Returns by 30 June 2025 has raised the question of whether trusts are included among the entities covered by the PAIA.

4 mins

From a music pioneer and entrepreneur to a convicted felon

EVEN during his federal criminal trial in New York, the descriptions of Sean Combs were frequently those of awe: one former assistant called him “a god among men.”

3 mins

Charlize Theron and Rosie O'Donnell slam Bezos’s $50m wedding bash

THIS past weekend, while the luxurious canals of Venice played host to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos’s lavish wedding, many high-profile celebrities expressed their anger at the billionaire’s $50 million celebration.

2 mins

Bloom's healing journey

BRITISH actor Orlando Bloom recently took to social media to talk about healing through quotes following his separation from pop singer Katy Perry.

1 mins

Anna Wintour’s reign over fashion ends – almost

THE exit of Anna Wintour from the helm of Vogue US is, in the eyes of many, long overdue.

2 mins

The weekday wedding revolution

WEDDINGS have always had a certain magic about them.

3 mins

Shaping minds: how the TikTok generation is revolutionising mental health dialogue

WE live online. From waking up and checking our phones to falling asleep to blue-lit screens, we’re tethered to the digital world in ways that previous generations could never have imagined. But what if our hypercon-nectivity came with a shift in how we talk to each other, especially about our mental health? What if asking “How are you really feeling?” became as normal as “How was your day?”

3 mins

Bonang's man whisks her to Japan ...

MEDIA personality Bonang Matheba's 38th birthday celebration, which took place on June 25, was the talk of the town and not just because of her stunning looks in her mini vlog.

1 mins

Dua Lipa in romantic escape with fiancé on the Amalfi Coast

FROM charming nights spent in packed stadiums to sun-drenched afternoons on the Amalfi Coast, Dua Lipa is embracing the dual nature of a touring musician this summer.

1 mins

Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruises

SATURATION POINT

2 mins

All that glitters not often gold in City of Lights

PARIS, the City of Lights, has long been a beacon for global wanderers seeking a blend of history, art, culture and romance.

2 mins

Best destinations for mental wellness

MENTAL health has ascended to a priority in our increasingly chaotic lives.

3 mins

Impressive tech, but new model takes minimalism too far

VOLVO is of course synonymous with advanced safety features, and the new EX90 takes all that to the next level — it’s nothing short of a supercomputer on wheels.

3 mins

Four-cylinder powertrain to be phased out

THERE'S no denying that the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is a technological masterpiece, but it falls short in one critical area: its soundtrack simply isn’t soulful enough for those accustomed to sixand eight-cylinder engines.

1 mins

Classic design with cutting-edge electric performance

WHEN Sir Alec Issigonis famously first sketched a small car on a napkin, little did he know how popular the Mini would become, and he definitely didn't have a clue what an Electric Vehicle was either.

3 mins

Tour de France Clash of styles as odd couple duel for title

TADEJ Pogacar and his great rival Jonas Vingegaard have won the past five editions of the Tour de France between them, and the chalk and cheese duo top the bill again at the 2025 Tour starting today.

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Salah ‘frightened’ to return to Liverpool after Jota death

MOHAMED Salah said the death of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota in a car crash had left him \"frightened\" to return to the club as the Premier League champions postponed the return of some players for preseason training.

1 mins

KZN President defends sponsorship secrecy amid financial scrutiny

SAFA KZN President Mazwi Mkhize has defended Danny Jordaan’s decision not to disclose sponsorship figures, saying revealing them would only expose how little South African football is actually receiving.

2 mins

Mead eyes Euros repeat for England

DARLING of England’s coronation as European champions three years ago, Beth Mead is back among the goals ahead of Euro 2025 after the toughest moments of her career on and off the field.

2 mins

Trent settling in at Real

REAL Madrid paid extra to bring defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in early from Liverpool to compete in the Club World Cup and it is paying off as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals.

3 mins

Negri, Vintcent living the Italian dream

TONIGHT two members of the Italian team will be forgiven if they have a tear in their eye during the South African national anthem before kickoff against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld.

2 mins

Proteas seek first victory against world champs Australia

THE Netball Proteas will be hoping to finally break their duck against world champions Australia when they tour Down Under for a challenging three-Test series in October.

2 mins

Jockey Van Niekerk seizes his shot at Durban July glory after late scratching

IN a twist of fate that seems almost scripted, jockey Grant van Niekerk finds himself in the spotlight as he celebrates his 34th birthday and a chance at victory in this year's Hollywoodbets Durban July.

2 mins

Trio of British drivers aim for Silverstone Grand Prix glory

THE trio of British drivers in the upper echelon of the Formula One paddock will be looking for a win at their home race at the British Grand Prix this weekend.

2 mins

Botha with few Test pointers for Maphaka

IT could be easy to forget that Kwena Maphaka, 19, has only played five First-Class matches in his career, of which two of those games have been Test matches.

2 mins

Ouaddou promises a better version of Riveiro’s Pirates

ORLANDO Pirates’ new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the team has reached the end of a “process”, hence they'll have to fight for honours next season.

2 mins

PSL must vet new club owners carefully to avoid another Royal AM dilemma

THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) is on the verge of entering a new chapter, as the winds of change are poised to sweep through the corridors of franchise ownership in South African football.

2 mins

Five Players who could be up for grabs

BETWAY PREMIERSHIP

2 mins

SuperSport United's sale a cause for concern for SA Fans

THE sale of SuperSport United to Siwelele Football Club, pending PSL Executive Committee approval, has reignited an uncomfortable reality in South African football one that has quietly unfolded over the past decade.

2 mins

Chiefs must do their bit to support their fans

YOU have to feel for the Kaizer Chiefs fanbase. They raise their hopes of the club making marquee signings with every passing transfer window, only to be let down.

3 mins

All eyes on Willemse after his Bok return

THE last time South Africans saw Damian Willemse in a Springbok jersey was during the early part of the 2023 Rugby World Cup victory parade through the streets of South Africa.

2 mins

Owen heart- broken over the tragic Jota loss

AS a father, Liverpool and England legend Michael Owen was especially heartbroken by the untimely death of 28-year-old Reds' forward Diogo Jota and his 25-year-old brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.

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Stick praises Kriel's exemplary leadership ahead of Italy clash

SPRINGBOK assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says Jesse Kriel’s sporting conduct over a long period of time was instrumental in the coaching staff picking him as a stand-in captain for injured Siya Kolisi.

1 mins

Osaka still dreams of glory despite latest Wimbledon flop

NAOMI Osaka admits she contemplates life without tennis but the Japanese star does not plan to quit just yet despite her latest painful defeat at Wimbledon yesterday.

2 mins

Springbok captain Kriel expects Kolbe, Arendse to dazzle at Loftus

JESSE Kriel says opposition defenders are not the only ones left confused when Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse get the ball.

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.