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Leading the charge on abandoned mines: Dr Khodani Matshusa's mission for geoconservation
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (503+ words) thestar. co. za Leading the charge on abandoned mines: Dr Khodani Matshusa's mission for geoconservation Professional natural scientist Dr Khodani Matshusa, pictured on a visit to the Blyde River Canyon, has become the first Black African to attain Ph D…...
Five scenic getaways near Johannesburg that aren't the Drakensberg
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (517+ words) The Dinokeng Game Reserve is Gauteng's only Big Five reserve, offering everything from self-drive routes to guided game drives in a malaria-free setting. If you're based in Johannesburg and craving a break from the city but not the long haul…...
Accused romance scammers to be extradited to US after court setback
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (662+ words) The Western Cape High Court has dismissed the extradition appeal of Nigerian nationals linked to Black Axe criminal syndicate. Image: File Image / Pixabay Eight Nigerian nationals accused of operating a large-scale fraud syndicate from Cape Town now face extradition to…...
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21+ hour, 42+ min ago (14+ words) Con Court judges set to deliver long-awaited judgment in Phala Phala matter'thestar. co. za...
The Masters 2026: Aldrich Potgieter leads South African trio at Augusta National
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (387+ words) South African Open champion Casey Jarvis will make his debut at the Masters on Thursday afternoon. Big-hitting South African PGA Tour player Aldrich Potgieter will spearhead the local challenge at The Masters on Thursday, with former Green Jacket winner Charl…...
Turning tragedy into triumph: Ora champions disability inclusion through sports
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (396+ words) Ora's passion for disability inclusion is evident in her desire for others to experience the same feeling of belonging that the event provides. In October 2023, Oarabile, known to everyone as Ora, was a passenger in a car in Centurion when…...
Grammy-nominated Gretchen Parlato, Lionel Loueke and Jimmy Dludlu join star-studded jazz fest line-up
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Springbok 2026 countdown: Cup exits provide strategic rest ahead of brutal 14-match schedule
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (518+ words) This past Sunday marked 90 days until the Springboks play their first match of the year, the Nations Cup opener at Ellis Park against England on July 4. While three months seems a fair way away, it won't seem like that to…...
Chaos from the top: The global crises born of Trump's reckless leadership
2+ day, 39+ min ago (450+ words) thestar. co. za Chaos from the top: The global crises born of Trump's reckless leadership US President Donald Trump The world in 2026 faces a series of crises with devastating consequences. Children are being killed in military strikes, governments are under…...
A 53-year-old captain granted bail after alleged multi-million fraud from SAPS
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (411+ words) Captain Johannes Jansen Van Rensburg has been granted R50, 000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court after being charged with fraud and theft linked to the alleged siphoning of millions of rand from the South African Police Service (SAPS). The 53-year-old officer,…...