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Musk escalates row over B-BBEE as Starlink licence saga drags on
Manyane Manyane|Published

Musk escalates row over B-BBEE as Starlink licence saga drags on

Woman of Stature Awards honour South Africa’s leading women in business and leadership

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

South Africa’s leading women in business, leadership and community impact were recognised at the 2026 Woman of Stature Awards held in Johannesburg.

Treverton paddlers earn SA call-up for world championships

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Two Treverton College students have been selected to represent South Africa at the upcoming kayak cross and slalom world championships in Poland following strong ...

Watch VideoOkafor fires Leeds to famous Old Trafford win in survival boost

AFP|Published

Noah Okafor’s brace led Leeds to a historic 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, marking their first league win there in 45 years and boosting their ...

Sandton banker accidentally superglues her eye in late-night mix-up

Monishka Govender|Published

A 40-year-old banker from Sandton shares her terrifying experience of mistaking superglue for eyedrops, leading to a painful corneal injury and a life-changing perspective ...

Court dismisses Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s prison hospital wing plea

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has denied suspended Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s request to remain in a prison hospital wing, ruling that his health concerns and fears ...

Easter travel surge: Over 1.2 million cross SA borders, thousands intercepted

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

BMA: 1.2 million travellers recorded during Easter, thousands denied entry

Rand weakens as oil prices climb above $100, raising inflation risks for SA

Nicola Mawson|Published

Oil surge and weaker rand raise inflation risks in South Africa, with fuel, food and import costs expected to climb.

Matric dance costs soar as families feel pressure to spend

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Matric dance costs in South Africa are rising sharply, with some families spending up to R30 000, prompting calls for better financial planning amid ongoing cost-of-living ...

Watch VideoBulls secure futures of Marco van Staden and Mpilo Gumede amid Japan exodus fears

Morgan Bolton|Published

The Bulls have handed contract extensions to Springbok star Marco van Staden and rising talent Mpilo Gumede. CEO Edgar Rathbone dismissed " selling club" rumours ...

NPA to prosecute officials over Life Esidimeni deaths after 141 psychiatric patients died in transfer tragedy

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Life Esidimeni tragedy: NPA moves to prosecute after 141 mental healthcare patients die in unlawful transfers

Big Brother star Thato Emmaculate addresses infidelity and GBV claims amid marriage split

Anita Nkonki|Published

Breakup sparks cheating and GBV speculation as Thato Mokoena sets record straight

Gauteng classrooms feel the squeeze as enrolment surges past 2.8 million

Anita Nkonki|Published

Gauteng needs at least 200 new schools to ease overcrowding crisis – Maile

Ex-elite cop back in dock over Witness D assassination

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Ex-elite unit officer Matipandile Sotheni, 41, returns to the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court as a new lawyer takes over in his high-profile murder case.

Vintage dining rooms are back and warmer than ever

Vuya Maqubela|Published

Vintage dining rooms are quietly returning to modern homes, bringing character, warmth and a sense of story to contemporary spaces

Ten-man Sundowns ensure memorable return to Tunis for Cardoso after historic CAF Champions League win

Zaahier Adams|Updated

A gallant 10-man Mamelodi Sundowns revived their dream of returning to the CAF Champions League final with a 1-0 victory over Esperance.

Outcry grows as South Africans in Canada say system is costly and out of reach

Anita Nkonki|Published

Government responds to “passport renewal catastrophe” complaints from South Africans in Canada

SA revisits sex work laws as bill nears completion

Brandon Nel and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Updated

Oldest profession, new law: South Africa moves to decriminalise sex work

AI fruit dramas take over TikTok

The Conversation|Published

Unethical brain rot: why are millions watching AI fruits have affairs on TikTok?

Watch VideoSurvival on the line as Marumo Gallants and Orbit College lock horns in six-pointer

Smiso Msomi|Published

Marumo Gallants and Orbit College meet in a high-pressure relegation clash, with both sides desperate to halt losing runs and gain a crucial edge in the Betway Premiership ...