More arrests possible after Hawks nab 27 in R100m Mpumalanga education fraud case

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

The Hawks have arrested 27 suspects, including nine government officials, in connection with an alleged R100 million fraud and corruption scheme at the Mpumalanga ...

Grants cushion poverty but cannot stop growing youth discouragement, experts warn

Anita Nkonki|Published

Labour report highlights urgent need to link grants to sustainable work.

Gauteng crime statistics show murder drop but rise in attempted murder and cash-in-transit heists

Anita Nkonki|Published

Gauteng recorded declines in murders and contact crimes in the latest third-quarter crime statistics, but attempted murder and cash-in-transit heists increased. ...

The passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson: a legacy of compassion and global activism

Anita Nkonki|Published

From Chicago to South Africa: leaders honor Jesse Jackson’s legacy

This Country Hates Our Boys, says Dr Mzamo Masito in new book

Anita Nkonki|Updated

Dr Mzamo Masito: ‘This country hates our boys’

Gauteng health officials warn of obesity crisis amid rising non-communicable diseases

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Gauteng's obesity crisis escalates as non-communicable diseases surge

Eco-friendly bird abatement gains ground as poison loses favour

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Bird-abatement programmes are gaining traction in South Africa as industries shift away from toxic poisons, using trained birds, laser systems, and other innovative ...

Poetic Licence: CV boxes, blame and the price of a child

Rabbie Serumula|Published

A week of high drama in South African politics saw Minister Ronald Lamola confront Zuma and the MK Party over South Africans trapped in Russia, while the EFF staged ...

Are South African businesses breaking the law without knowing it?

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Many businesses assume they’re compliant, but experts like Muhammad Ali warn that hidden operational and governance gaps, poor record-keeping, and weak systems leave ...

Green Shoots: In memory of Jesse Jackson and Muhsin Hendriks

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

A reflection on the lives and legacies of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and South African imam Muhsin Hendriks, whose faith-inspired activism challenged injustice ...

Living apart together: Why love doesn’t always need a shared address

Sharon Gordon|Published

More couples are rethinking traditional relationship milestones. Living Apart Together offers commitment without cohabitation, blending intimacy, autonomy and a ...

The Hangout: A proudly South African reason to toast Margarita Day

Kerry-Anne Allerston|Published

A Klein Karoo discovery has inspired a premium South African agave spirit just in time for National Margarita Day, bringing a proudly local twist to one of the world’s ...

Two taken in for questioning after shooting at former president Mugabe’s Hyde Park home

Verna van Diemen|Published

Two people have been taken in for questioning after a 23-year-old gardener was shot at the Hyde Park home of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. Police said ...

Experience the Sankofa Heritage Festival with Thandiswa Mazwai and star-studded guests

Amahle Luke|Published

Join us at the inaugural Sankofa Heritage Festival on 28 February 2026, where acclaimed musician Thandiswa Mazwai will headline an unforgettable night with a stellar ...

Youth unemployment stats show need for business opportunities, not just grants - NGO

Staff Reporter|Published

Stats SA’s Q4 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows youth unemployment at 43.8%. Afrika Tikkun CEO Marc Lubner says social grants alone won’t solve the problem ...

TikTok ramps up efforts to safeguard South African users, removes thousands of violating videos

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

TikTok intensifies content moderation in South Africa, removes over 920,000 videos

Family of Manqoba Mnisi meets independent attorneys investigating his death at Bernard Isaacs Primary School

Anita Nkonki|Published

Buthelezi and Vilakazi Attorneys appointed to probe the death of Grade R learner Manqoba Mnisi

Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit returns to Johannesburg to celebrate female leadership

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Rachel and Melissa represent new-era leadership at Forbes Woman Africa Summit

Four South African men return home after being lured into the Russia-Ukraine war

AFP|Updated

Four South African men who were allegedly deceived into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine arrived back home on Wednesday, February 18, as efforts continue to ...