Poetic Licence

Rabbie Serumula|Published

Do we really need yet another liberation-fetishist outfit, stitched together by ego and old grudges? Or are we just watching a game of political Tinder, where everyone’s ...

Green Shoots: When having a flutter is no longer fun

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

Gambling in this country is big business. Gross gambling revenue (GGR) was R59 billion in 2024. Since COVID in 2020, this revenue growth has been at 42% per year. ...

Step back in time at the Cullinan Vintage Festival

Kerry-anne Allerston|Published

Hosted at the colourful and truly unique Railways Café, the festival is designed to transport visitors into a world of nostalgia and celebration. With classic cars ...

Floyd Shivambu’s parliamentary snub: A political setback or a strategic reset?

Nyaniso Qwesha|Updated

Within months, Shivambu had secured two senior leadership positions in the MKP: first as national organiser and later as secretary-general. His rapid ascent within ...

Mozambican nationals nabbed with stolen, dismantled bikes

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Three Mozambican nationals were arrested in Kingsway, Springs, after police uncovered dismantled motorcycles and a jet ski allegedly intended for smuggling to Mozambique. ...

Booze bonanza in Limpopo as locals loot alcohol truck after R37 crash

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

A truck carrying alcohol overturned on the R37 near Chuenespoort in Limpopo this afternoon, drawing dozens of locals who quickly descended on the scene - many with ...

Youth are hope for a brighter future

Flora Teckie|Published

Reflecting on National Youth Month, this article explores how today's youth can actively transform society and contribute to a brighter future.

Cyber attack on DNA data bank leads to R54. 29 million fine for UK-based genetic testing company

The Washington Post|Published

UK regulators fine DNA testing company R54. 29 million after cyber attack exposes user data

Teko Modise: Brazilians ready to unleash African flair on the global stage

Sameer Naik|Published

Modise is revered as one of the greatest PSL players of all time, Modise's illustrious career with Sundowns saw him lift multiple Premier Soccer League titles, the ...

New mega law clinic to improve access to justice, raise the bar for legal education in SA

Staff Reporter|Published

Beyond resolving individual cases, they foster social justice through community outreach, offering workshops and campaigns on critical issues like domestic violence ...

From job-seeking to job-creating: Seven practical tips for youth entrepreneurs

Staff Reporter|Published

With 45. 5% of young people aged 15 to 34 out of work, many are no longer waiting for the system to deliver. Instead, they’re launching businesses, solving community ...

Counterfeit liquor lab busted in Muldersdrift raid

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

An illegal alcohol manufacturing site in Muldersdrift has been shut down following a raid by law enforcement. The operation was uncovered after a truck carrying ...

Aviation’s role in helping Africa become an economic superpower

Staff Reporter|Published

It is clear that work still needs to be done. Increasing productivity is essential to restoring Africa’s economic vitality and promoting growth. The aviation sector ...

Now is the time to notice the giraffe

Staff Reporter|Published

Threats to giraffe populations differ by region, but they include habitat loss and fragmentation caused by agricultural expansion, human settlement, and infrastructure ...

SAPS issues warning over fake police trainee advert

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

SAPS says a viral advert about new trainee intakes is fake. The police are not hiring trainees at this time and all legitimate job opportunities are shared on their ...

Wanted suspect killed in shoot out with police in Kagiso

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

A wanted suspect, linked to a violent incident earlier this month, was fatally shot by police during a confrontation at an illegal mining site in Kagiso. The police ...

Four arrested in Gauteng following anti-gang operations in Newclare and Eldorado Park

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

In a series of operations on Saturday, June 14, Gauteng police arrested four suspects linked to gang-related activities in Newclare and Eldorado Park. The Anti-Gang ...

Sadtu calls for urgent measures to address youth unemployment

Staff Reporter|Published

According to Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2025, youth unemployment remains alarmingly high. The total ...

Watch VideoJake White confirms Jan Serfontein’s Bulls return as Handré Pollard and Co to mount fresh URC title bid

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

As Jake White prepares for a holiday, he reflects on the Bulls' future with the return of Jan Serfontein and Handré Pollard, setting the stage for a thrilling URC ...