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Healthcare stakeholders call for reforms as South Africa marks Nurses Day
Anita Nkonki|Published

International Nurses Day highlights declining nurse intake and workforce pressure ...

10-year-old girl escapes kidnapper after aunt is tied up and allegedly raped

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police in Limpopo have arrested a 39-year-old suspect in Hoopdal after a 10-year-old girl escaped and raised the alarm when she and her aunt were allegedly tied ...

Award-winning Spanish designer Viktória Varga makes African debut at Soweto Fashion Week

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Viktória Varga, the award-winning Spanish designer, made her African debut at Soweto Fashion Week 2026, showcasing her unique designs and celebrating the vibrant ...

IPID investigates wrongful raid in Houghton during Feroz Khan's arrest

The Star Reporter|Published

A serious police blunder unfolds as the IPID investigates a wrongful arrest in Houghton, amidst a major operation targeting a suspected illicit metals syndicate. ...

Watch VideoTwo South African dogs inspiring pet parents to explore hydrotherapy

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For many South African pet parents, hydrotherapy is still something they associate with serious injuries or post-surgery rehabilitation.

Stormers’ Venter vows ‘full desperation’ in Cardiff clash despite home play-off safety

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Stormers are determined to match Cardiff’s intensity in their final URC regular-season fixture, as hooker Andre-Hugo Venter and coach Norman Laker eye a top-two ...

Watch VideoBulls target home URC quarter-final: Five key players to watch against Benetton

Rowan Callaghan|Published

After a dominant showing against Zebre, the Bulls look to secure a home play-off spot at Loftus Versfeld. We highlight five stars, including milestone-man Willie ...

Watch VideoVAR in South Africa: A miracle cure or a new breed of controversy?

Rowan Callaghan|Published

English football’s endless VAR debates offer a warning to SA that controversy does not disappear when referees gain replay screens.

South Africa's Phala Phala mess: The haunting theatre of governance

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

In the wake of the Phala Phala scandal, South Africa grapples not just with political accountability, but with the deeper question of whether its democracy can reclaim ...

Taxpayers foot the bill as police minister Senzo Mchunu continues to earn full salary on leave

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been receiving a full salary while on special leave for over ten months.

Ramaphosa faces growing pressure as he contests Phala Phala report findings

Theolin Tembo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa faces intense scrutiny and challenges a report alleging he violated his oath of office in the ongoing Phala Phala scandal.

Gauteng’s financial mismanagement hampers service delivery: R50 billion irregular expenditure

Alan Fuchs|Published

Gauteng's persistent financial mismanagement emerges as a significant barrier to effective service delivery, raising urgent calls for accountability and reform.

The NSFAS crisis: A failure of leadership in South Africa

Prof. Linda du Plessis|Published

As institutions like NSFAS face existential challenges, the paramount question arises: how can leaders ensure access to education is maintained without compromising ...

Time to Care Intensifies Humanitarian Relief Efforts as Qurbani Season Approaches

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Johannesburg-based humanitarian organisation Time to Care is expanding its relief operations across vulnerable communities as worsening poverty, food insecurity, ...

We survived a tough year

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Looking back at stories that rocked the nation... New year brings hope

Watch VideoEXCUSIVE | 30 days to Fifa World Cup: Nomvethe backs Hugo Broos to find ‘fearless’ Bafana squad

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana legend Siyabonga Nomvethe reflects on the 2010 opening game legacy as he backs Hugo Broos to select a mobile, hungry squad for the 2026 FIFA World ...

Sifiso Mahlangu reflects on his transformative journey as editor of 'The Star'

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As Sifiso Gift Mahlangu steps down, he reflects on a journalistic journey that is not just about reporting the news, but about carrying the weight of truth. Read ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation tonight

Se-Anne Rall|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a family meeting tonight.

South Africa's youth suicide crisis deepens as minister highlights mental health emergency

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for urgent national action to address what she describes as a “silent national emergency” affecting men and boys struggling ...

Izwi Labantu Forum criticises Nonceba Mhlauli over black farmers’ issues

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Tensions between the Izwi Labantu Forum and Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Bianca Mhlauli have escalated after the organisation accused government of ...