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NSFAS placed under administration as government assures no disruption to student funding

Anita Nkonki|Published

NSFAS under administration as government guarantees continued student support

Civil society, unions warn fuel hikes will deepen cost-of-living crisis

Anita Nkonki|Published

Unions, civil society warn fuel hikes will deepen cost-of-living pressure

Taste of Cape Town set to turn Green Point into a feast for all five senses

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for the Taste of Cape Town 2026, Africa's most ambitious food and lifestyle festival!

SA confirms rare Hantavirus case in cruise passenger, public urged to stay calm

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Cruise-linked illness under investigation after rare virus confirmed in SA

Global oil spike drives fresh fuel hike in South Africa

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Fuel prices set to rise from 6 May as global tensions push costs higher

Basadi in Music Awards marks five years with bold Pan-African expansion

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Basadi Awards amplifies women’s voices with Africa-wide expansion

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates face must-win clash against Stellenbosch as Betway Premiership title race heats up

Smiso Msomi|Published

Orlando Pirates travel to the Cape to face a disciplined Stellenbosch FC side, knowing that anything less than three points could hand the Betway Premiership title ...

South Africa on alert as SAWS warns of prolonged severe weather

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

SAWS warns of disruptive rainfall and severe storms in coming days

Workers’ Day turns into outcry over wages, jobs and rising costs

Anita Nkonki|Published

A day to celebrate, a reality to confront: Workers speak out on rising pressures

US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel ties

AFP|Published

Kabila had enjoyed warm relations early in his tenure with the United States, but the relationship deteriorated over his human rights record, attempts to stay in ...

South Africa court deports Mugabe's son in shooting case

AFP|Published

After a failed plea deal, Mugabe, 28, admitted to being in South Africa illegally and to pointing a toy gun in a separate incident, while Matonhodze, 32, pleaded ...

Spotify rolls out badge to distinguish human artists from AI

AFP|Published

Coveted badge will separate musicians from AI generated content

Navigating the challenges of the African music industry

Anita Nkonki|Published

Conference to tackle cracks in the African music industry and support systems

Strengthening worker activism in South Africa's labour movement

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

Explore the historical and contemporary struggles of South African workers as they navigate unemployment, economic inequality, and the decline of trade union power. ...

Turning 65 and stepping into the foreground

Sharon Gordon|Published

65 and not fading quietly

Ezekiel Emanuel's six rules for living better and longer

The Washington Post|Published

Ezekiel Emanuel discusses his eighth book.

Monk ends barefoot Sri Lanka trek with a dog and plea for peace

AFP|Published

Accompanied by a rescued stray dog, Texas-based Vietnamese monk Pannakara walked 210 kilometres to reach the capital Colombo, where he was received by President ...

Dragon diplomacy: Indonesia lends Komodo lizard pair to Japan zoo

AFP|Published

An animal exchange, between Indonesia and Japan which includes Komodo dragons has been criticsed by PETA

A decade of Sjava: Artist marks 10-year journey with heartfelt celebration tour

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Ten years later, Sjava returns to the people who shaped his sound

900 learners receive school shoes as Engen rolls out nationwide education support drive

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Disadvantaged learners benefit as Engen distributes 900 pairs of school shoes