Saturday Star

As the world observes World Hand Hygiene Day today, a grim reality emerges from South Africa: a significant portion of the nation’s children are unable to wash their hands regularly due to inadequate access to clean water in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. Current statistics reveal that only 53% of these centres are equipped with essential facilities such as piped water, electricity, and flushing toilets, while a staggering 8% lack even the most basic provisions entirely.

Access to clean water vital for South Africa’s children on World Hand Hygiene Day ...

Miss World South Africa prepares to showcase talents and values on the global stage

Anita Nkonki|Published 19 hours ago

Miss World South Africa 2024, Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, has officially landed in India as anticipation builds for the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant, ...

Pastor faces court after admitting hijacking was a lie

Staff Reporter|Published 21 hours ago

A 68-year-old pastor is set to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on 5 May after allegedly lying to police about being hijacked along the R37. He later admitted ...

Minors found underground as police raid illegal mining site in Mpumalanga

Staff Reporter|Published 21 hours ago

Fourteen suspects were arrested during a police raid at the Dukes old mineshaft in Pilgrim’s Rest, Mpumalanga, as part of Operation Vala Umgodi. Police seized explosives, ...

Mamelodi Sundowns dominate Cape Town City, inch closer to eighth consecutive PSL title

Herman Gibbs|Published 2 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns extended their Premiership lead with a convincing win over Cape Town City, and are now 12 points clear of Orlando Pirates as they aim for an eighth ...

Riveiro praises Orlando Pirates' second half, Nabi says Kaizer Chiefs ‘shouldn’t have lost’

Obakeng Meletse|Published 2 days ago

Orlando Pirates bounced back in emphatic fashion as they came from behind to beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in their Betway Premiership clash at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. ...

Orlando Pirates triumph over Kaizer Chiefs secures Jose Riveiro’s legend status

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published 2 days ago

In leading Orlando to completing a season double over Kaizer Chiefs, Spanish coach Jose Riveiro equalled the record of the most derby wins by a coach of either Soweto ...

Relebohile Mofokeng the hero as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs in Soweto derby

Mihlali Baleka|Published 2 days ago

Mohau Nkota and Relebohile Mofokeng assisted and scored for Pirates as they beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at a sold-out FNB Stadium on Saturday.

WATCH: SA star Akani Simbine roars back to beat Kishane Thompson on the line in Shanghai Diamond League

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 2 days ago

Akani Simbine produced a stunning finish to edge out Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson in their Diamond League showdown in Shanghai.

Arthur Zwane laments poor decision-making as AmaZulu fail to clinch back-to-back PSL wins

Obakeng Meletse|Published 2 days ago

AmaZulu's 1-1 draw with Polokwane City could hurt both teams' campaigns as they missed out on an opportunity to make ground in their chase for the top eight.

Nabi v Riveiro: Who will win bragging rights in Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates?

Herman Gibbs|Published 2 days ago

The stakes are higher than ever for Saturday's Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, because the encounter not only fuels age-old rivalries, but ...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela: We must play the game, not the occasion

Mihlali Baleka|Published 2 days ago

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela knows a thing or two about playing Soweto derbies as he's the most experience player in the team. That's why he's urged his ...

Yusuf Maart urges Kaizer Chiefs ‘mindset to be on the same page’ in Orlando Pirates Soweto derby

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published 2 days ago

When quizzed about today’s Premiership clash with Orlando Pirates (3pm kick-off), 29-year-old Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart could well have been watching paint ...

Top-eight chasing Golden Arrows aim to end winless run against CAF hopefuls Stellenbosch

Smiso Msomi|Published 3 days ago

Golden Arrows are desperate to end their winless run as they prepare to face Stellenbosch in a crucial match that could impact their top-eight ambitions

Cardoso on brink of turning detractors into admirers

Mihlali Baleka|Published 3 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso could engrave his name in the history books of continental and domestic football if he wins both the Champions League and ...

AmaZulu PSL top-eight hopes dented after Polokwane City draw

Smiso Msomi|Published 3 days ago

AmaZulu and Polokwane City played to a 1-1 draw, impacting both teams' ambitions for a top-eight finish in the Premiership.

Liyema Letlaka aims to revolutionise Southern African motorsport as new acting CEO of SAES

Anita Nkonki|Published 3 days ago

Liyema Letlaka, the newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Southern African Endurance Series (SAES), is poised to make a significant impact in the ...

‘Big fight’ awaits Kevin Lerena after easy KO in WBC title defence

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published 3 days ago

Kevin Lerena gave himself the perfect pre-birthday gift on Thursday night by making a successful maiden defence of his WBC bridgerweight title, courtesy of a superb ...

Proteas Women live by the sword and die by the sword, says Lara Goodall despite Sri Lanka loss

Ongama Gcwabe|Published 3 days ago

Despite back-to-back defeats in the Tri-Series, Lara Goodall's impressive form offers hope for the Proteas Women as they prepare for the ODI World Cup.

Barbarians invade SA for the first time to take on Springboks

Rowan Callaghan|Published 3 days ago

For the first time, the Barbarians will clash with the Springboks in Cape Town, marking a historic moment in rugby. This match, set for June 28, 2025, promises an ...