The Star (South Africa)

The Star is a daily publication located in Gauteng, South Africa. It is part of the Independent News & Media South Africa group, which was recently taken over by the Sekunjalo Media Consortium, led by Dr. Iqbal Survé, its founder and chairman. Before this acquisition, the newspaper was owned by Independent News & Media. Notably, The Star employed three members of the renowned Bang-Bang Club, including Kevin Carter, who joined as a staff photographer in 1984. Ken Oosterbroek, who worked for the newspaper, became its chief photographer in August 1991 and later brought Joao Silva on board.

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#8336

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#51

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Cruz Vodka's quiet luxury party launches SA Fashion Week SS25

22 hours ago | iol.co.za | Oluthando Keteyi

Lifestyle Style Beauty FashionMetro FM presenter and DJ Lamiez Holworthy had guests dancing and singing along during her set at the Cruz SAFW opening party. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersImage: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersThe South African Fashion Week SS25 kicks off, this Thursday in Johannesburg and before the stunning collections being revealed Cruz Vodka kicked things off with a little razzle.
Finance minister withdraws VAT hike proposal amid revenue concerns

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Nadia Khan |Nadia Khan

The VAT rate was expected to rise from 15% to 15.5% on May 1The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, announced this morning that the proposed 0.5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate hike would be withdrawn. Image: File imageAfter a two-month-long battle, the Ministry of Finance announced that the proposed 0.5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate hike would be withdrawn. The VAT rate was expected to rise from 15% to 15.5% on May 1. The proposed increase was announced during the Budget Speech in March.
Cher is back! Alicia Silverstone set to reprise her iconic role in 'Clueless' reboot

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Alyssia Birjalal

STREAMING"Clueless" sequel series with Alicia Silverstone is currently in development. Image: Instagram. Alicia Silverstone is set to step back into her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in the eagerly anticipated reboot of the classic 1995 teen comedy, "Clueless".
Face the future: how facial recognition is set to transform air travel in South Africa

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer

TOURISMThe Digital Travel Credential is a secure digital version of your passport and boarding pass, stored on your smartphone, designed to meet international standards and utilise facial recognition technology. Image: PexelsIn a world where facial recognition already unlocks smartphones, authorises payments, and checks in hotel guests, it’s no surprise that airports might be next in line.
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns on the verge of history.

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Obakeng Meletse

CAF Champions LeagueObakeng Meletse|Published 21 minutes agoOrlando Pirates' Deano van Rooyen and Arthur Sales of Mamelodi Sundowns will be key the Mzansi giants in Egypt. | Itumeleng English/Independent MediaImage: Itumeleng English/Independent MediaThe CAF Champions League semi-finals remain delicately poised, with both ties offering everything but goals in tightly contested first legs.
Behind the glam: Lisa Rinna's honest account of postpartum struggles

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer

Lifestyle Family ParentingMENTAL HEALTHLisa Rinna threatened to kill Harry Hamlin during postpartum depression after her daughter Amelia Gray (left) was born. Her other daughter Delilah Belle is pictured right. Image: X/@nosmokenomorePostpartum depression is no longer a whispered phrase hidden behind pastel baby showers and filtered Instagram posts.
Supersport United have their fate in their hands

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Obakeng Meletse

Betway PremiershipObakeng Meletse|Published 31 minutes agoAndre Arendse has the arduous task of saving SuperSport United from a relegation dogfight. Image: BackpagepixSuperSport United have endured one of their most challenging seasons in the Premier Soccer League. With the threat of relegation has been looming for much of the second half of the Betway Premiership campaign, they now face a tense run-in—but their fate remains in their own hands.
KZN Finance MEC attributes supplier payment delays to national system changes

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Mthobisi Nozulela

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers. Image: KZN Treasury FacebookKwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Finance MEC Francois Rodgers addressed the significant delays in payments to suppliers faced by provincial departments, attributing the challenges not to the KZN Treasury but to a systemic transition at the national level. The announcement comes in response to rising concerns over the financial strain on local suppliers as departments struggle to process payment requests in a timely manner.
Spaza shop owners: Stay vigilant against fraud targeting R500 million fund applications

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Mthobisi Nozulela

The Department of Small Business Development has issued a warning to Spaza shop ownersImage: File: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersThe Department of Small Business Development has issued a stern warning to spaza shop owners as reports surface of fraudulent individuals and groups bilking unsuspecting entrepreneurs with promises of assistance in accessing the newly launched Spaza Shop Fund.
Kanye West unveils dark childhood secret: 'I sucked my cousin's d***' in new track

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Bernelee Vollmer

CELEB GOSSIPKanye West claims he had an incestuous relationship with a male cousin during their childhood. Image: X/@dwannbKanye West, now known as Ye, has once again opened up about his past, but this time with a personal and unsettling revelation. In a social media post, the 47-year-old rapper introduced a new track titled "Cousins", inspired by a traumatic experience he claims occurred during his childhood.