Assistance dog owners face discrimination and exclusion, urges GDA for stronger protections

Staff Reporter|Published

Assistance dogs deserve better: GDA calls for improved rights and understanding

How the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate cut affects your finances

Koketso Phasha|Published

The SA Reserve Bank cut interest rates, bringing relief to debt-burdened citizens; however, in welcoming the move, economists caution that deeper structural reforms ...

Limpopo man arrested after wife found murdered in locked room

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

A Limpopo man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his wife, whose body was found locked in a room at their home in Tshidzini Mutshili.

Global icon Anthony Hamilton partners to eliminate period poverty and empower young girls

Staff Reporter|Published

Anthony Hamilton champions girls’ empowerment and combats period poverty in South Africa

Smartphones may threaten children’s mental health, advocates warn

Anita Nkonki|Published

Growing concerns rise over smartphones and childhood mental health

UJ ABSA Challenge 2025 highlights the strategic prowess of future business leaders

Anita Nkonki|Published

UJ ABSA Challenge showcases future business leaders in tense competition

A roadside flat tyre is more dangerous than you think

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

hanging a tyre may seem simple, but Arrive Alive says it can be a life-or-death situation — and many fatal roadside accidents could be avoided with the right preparation ...

Collaboration is the ultimate fraud combatting solution

Johan Van Graan|Published

South Africa’s fraud crisis is worsening, with rising digital, identity, and mobile fraud, but the SAFPS Fraud Summit spotlighted how collaboration between telecoms, ...

When protection becomes betrayal: Confronting the normalisation of child abuse in South Africa

Mmabatho Makotanyane|Published

What happens when protection becomes betrayal? This powerful piece confronts South Africa’s deepening child abuse crisis — and the silence that protects perpetrators. ...

Mermaiding magic offers a playful escape

The Washington Post|Published

In a Maryland pool a vibrant community of mermaids swims away from the pressures of everyday life. The Metro MerFolk group of nearly 1 000 members meets regularly ...

Pride portraits

Tamara Wilson|Published

Pride Portraits is a series by Cape Town photographer Tamara Wilson that explores the intersection of queerness and religion. Through intimate portraits, the project ...

Gaza’s horror through a mother’s eyes as famine and war rage on

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

A mother's harrowing journey from Gaza reveals the emotional toll of survival amid conflict and famine, as she grapples with the trauma of leaving loved ones behind. ...

Dutch twins help recreate the face of Belgium's ancient hunter-gatherer

AFP|Published

Named by public vote, Mos'anne is the face of a Mesolithic woman brought to life by science and art. Using genetic data and careful sculpture, researchers and artists ...

Kershnie Govender reflects on her journey to the top 3 of Taste Master SA

Anita Nkonki|Published

Kershnie Govender shares her culinary journey after a fierce competition on Taste Master SA

The shadows of human trafficking loom large in South Africa

Anita Nkonki|Published

Calls for urgent action against human trafficking in South Africa intensify

Keagan Allen eyes stability and growth after AmaZulu switch

Smiso Msomi|Published

Keagan Allen reflects on his recent transfer to AmaZulu, discussing the motivations behind his move and the opportunities that lie ahead with the club

PSL avoids chaos as Marumo Gallants receive lenient sanction

Smiso Msomi|Published

Marumo Gallants narrowly escape severe penalties from the PSL, raising questions about governance and fairness as Cape Town City’s hopes for reinstatement are dashed ...

Healing across generations: How art is opening up conversations about GBV in Alexandra

Staff Reporter|Published

The project culminated in an intergenerational dialogue at the Spark Gallery in Orange Grove, where participants mapped spaces of safety, and risk in their community ...

Kele Lekalake drives change with women at the helm of travel firm

Anita Nkonki|Updated

Women’s month: Kele Lekalake highlights the vital role of women in the travel industry