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New era for South African Airways as Professor Lamola resigns
Roger Solomons|Published

New era for South African Airways as Professor Lamola resigns

Musa Khawula ordered to retract defamatory statements against Julius Malema and his wife

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The South Gauteng High Court has issued a decisive ruling against controversial social media figure Musa Khawula, ordering him to retract baseless allegations he ...

Judge Aubrey Ledwaba's appointment as Gauteng Judge President on the horizon despite bribery claims

Zelda Venter|Published

Gauteng Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba's path to becoming the next Judge President is complicated by his recent implication at the Madlanga Commission. What ...

Power outages plague east Joburg residents every two days as infrastructure crumbles

Dr Jack Bloom|Published

The incessant power outages in east Johannesburg are not just statistics; they are lives impacted, businesses disrupted, and homes burdened. How long will residents ...

Watch VideoConsistency key for Kaizer Chiefs as Kaze and Ben Youssef eye strong finish

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ four-game winning streak under Kaze and Ben Youssef boosts third-place hopes and shows new consistency, with eight games remaining.

Watch VideoRelegation battle heats up: Orbit College face pivotal clash against Golden Arrows

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bottom-placed Orbit College must find their fighting spirit against an eighth-placed Golden Arrows side as the battle for Betway Premiership survival enters its ...

Tensions rise between South Africa and US as G20 finance summit exclusion confirmed

Pule Makgale|Updated

South Africa's exclusion from the G20 summit highlights the growing divide between its government and the US.

Watch VideoFlavio da Silva shines as Kaizer Chiefs eye top three finish

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Flavio da Silva credits teamwork for his recent scoring streak as Kaizer Chiefs target a fifth consecutive win and a CAF qualification spot in the Betway Premiership. ...

Emfuleni municipality dismisses claims of whistleblowing in employee's murder

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has rejected claims that slain finance clerk Martha Mani Rantsofu was a whistleblower, calling them misinformation, while her family ...

Only 11% vetted: DA flags child safety crisis, writes to seven ministers as system fails learners

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The DA has written to seven ministers warning that South Africa’s fragmented vetting system is failing to protect children, with only 11% of Gauteng education employees ...

Emfuleni municipality starts waste clean-up amid mounting pressure

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has begun clearing one of its worst illegal dumping sites following a The Star report highlighting widespread waste spilling into ...

Watch VideoFive potential candidates to replace Eric Tinkler as Sekhukhune United coach

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Following Eric Tinkler's sacking, Sekhukhune United is expected to hire a new coach, with Andre Arendse, John Maduka, Ernst Middendorp, Stuart Baxter, and Pitso ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates must do five things to revive their title charge

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Orlando Pirates must win their remaining six games and implement five strategies, like starting Makgopa and giving Mofokeng freedom, to revive their league title ...

Road safety tips: navigating SA’s high-risk travel periods

Partnered Content|Published

Road safety doesn’t end with Easter, as South Africa’s back-to-back long weekends keep high-risk travel conditions firmly in play.

The critical balance of trade union power in modern democracies

The Star Reporter|Published

As discussions around trade union power continue to evolve, finding a balance that serves all parties involved is crucial for fostering an inclusive and stable economy. ...

Johannesburg cracks down on rogue property owner after deadly building collapse

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A building collapse in Ormonde on 2 March killed nine construction workers after a slab gave way at an unapproved site. Investigations later confirmed serious violations ...

Watch VideoPollard on SA flop in Euro Cups: It's disappointing, but we can go deep into URC

Mike Greenaway|Published

The South African teams failed in the Champions and Challenge Cups but Handre Pollard says they can make up for it in the URC.

Two suspected robbers shot dead after dramatic chase in Sebokeng

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Gauteng Tactical Response Team officers shot and killed two suspects who allegedly fired at police while fleeing in a stolen vehicle in Sebokeng. The car later overturned, ...

The hidden complexities of body repatriation in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

Burial in ancestral soil carries a weight in South Africa that is cultural, spiritual, and, for most families, non-negotiable. In many indigenous traditions, to ...

R91 million spent, but grass grows wild and waste chokes roads in Emfuleni

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Emfuleni Municipality has spent over R91 million on grass cutting and dumpsite clearing, yet communities remain overwhelmed by waste and neglect. With just 38 operators ...