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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Norman Cloete

Editor, Saturday Star

Dr Norman Cahi takes the Pilanesberg 0803

The Pilanesberg is nestled in a crater of an extinct volcano that existed 1500 million years ago. Before Pilanesberg was proclaimed a reserve in 1979, the land was inhabited by the Tswana tribes.

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iGaming disruption as new player enters amid industry boom

Armed with an ultra-modern, broad portfolio of solutions and backed by a reputation of driving success in emerging markets, this kind of offering will bolster South Africa’s current operator services to be on par with the rest of the digital world, setting a bold new standard and benchmark for efficiency, player engagement, and market expansion.

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NGOs unite to expose foul play in SA’s egg industry

The campaign, led by the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) and Animal Law Reform South Africa (ALRSA), reveals CGCSA’s actions which, they argue, obstruct civil society engagement, suppress consumer and constitutional rights, hinder transparency, and support cruel and outdated systems – such as battery cages for egg-laying hens.

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Unpacking student spending habits

Breakdown of student monthly expenses: groceries (R1701), clothing (R992), entertainment (R796).

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Private sector urged to support strained health system amid anticipated budget cuts

R6 trillion debt threatens public healthcare delivery

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Ponte City needs a new owner

One of South Africa’s most recognisable and photographed buildings

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How Trump's presidency could influence South Africa's property market

A weakened rand, import costs, and inflation pressures: How Trump's economic policies could affect local real estate.

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Anele Mdoda’s Oscar journey: 'The Last Ranger' takes South Africa closer to the global stage

It emphasises the growing influence of South African storytellers on the global stage

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St Stithians College celebrates outstanding 2024 matric results with 100% pass rate and 742 distinctions

St Stithians College’s Class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate, 98. 4% Bachelor’s Degree pass rate, and 742 distinctions, with standout students like Gary Chapman, Kerisha Dorasamy, and Regis Dzenga earning top honours in academics and sports.

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Redhill’s average score surpasses global benchmarks

The Redhill School Class of 2024 achieved exceptional matric results, with 100% university entrance, impressive IEB and IB performances, and a strong commitment to academic, cultural, and leadership excellence

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Dainfern College celebrates 23rd consecutive year of 100% pass rate with outstanding 2024 matric results

Dainfern College’s Class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate for the 23rd year, with over half of the students attaining 70% or higher, and 98. 2% qualifying for university entrance, underscoring the school’s commitment to academic excellence.

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Capturing the beauty of the Cape and winelands: a photo essay

I've just returned from a three-week vacation to the Cape and the winelands. As always, I love to record and photograph my travels, and the Western Cape never disappoints. A visit to the recently restored Lanzerac Estate was indeed a delight on so many levels. The Cape Dutch white gabled manor house is the essence of a bygone era and still continues to captivate visitors' fascination.

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Rubella will not ruin Christmas

There is almost no risk to adults for acute Rubella

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Find your feet in South Africa's forests NEW

You can take in the array of wildlife and natural features like South Africa’s significant waterfalls and nature reserves found within the mosaic of indigenous forests and timber plantations.

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SA Harvest launches virtual food pantry for GivingTuesday

Throughout the campaign, SA Harvest will share stories from the communities they serve, showing the real impact of every contribution. Supporters can follow the campaign’s progress through regular updates on social media, track the total funds raised, and see the difference they’re making.

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Why fitness apps can pose privacy risks

An app that knows what you eat, where and how long you work out every day and your personal details is a treasure trove of data. That’s why many health and fitness apps are free. Essentially, it’s a trade-off between the rewards of these programmes and allowing them access to your data.

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From TV to mobile: The new form of entertainment

While South Africa’s load shedding has seen reprieve, its long-term impact has accelerated the shift to digital. During outages, TV consumption drops by 80%, while smartphone usage dips only by 4%.

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2025 Market Outlook: Why SA is the most promising part of the portfolio right now

South African assets have shown strong performance across the board. Equities have delivered solid returns, while bond yields have declined in line with the long bond. Listed property companies, though slow to recover from post-COVID losses, have also performed well. Similarly, our banks and local retailers have shown strong performance.

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MiSchool: Chad Moses appointed Executive Head of Reddam House Umhlanga

Moses’ journey to Reddam House Umhlanga includes a wealth of experience leading schools across South Africa, from Reddford House The Hills to St Dominic’s Newcastle. His proven record of raising academic standards, championing student well-being, and building high-performance teaching teams speaks to his ability to elevate learning environments.

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MiSchool: Entrepreneurship: A key survival skill that must be taught in schools

As it stands, entrepreneurship in South Africa is a driving force behind economic growth, especially in the small, medium, and micro enterprise (SMME) sector, which supports ,more than 13 million employees.

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Spurs striker, Dominic Solanke hopes to visit Nigeria soon

The forward was one of the high profile signings of the Summer

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ISFAP receives recording-breaking number of applications for student funding

These applications are from poor and ‘missing middle’ students who want to pursue a better life

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#PhotoEssay: Dr Cahi takes the Middle East

Israel is under the global spotlight as we all know. I have visited the Holy Land many times and on each visit I have been fascinated by the culture, cuisine, colours and traditions.

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The essential business of bees

With input from fynbos ecologists and horticulturists they are looking at which species are the easiest to kick-start an indigenous biodiversity return with, and they are identifying species that are the favourite forage of the eminently deserving honeybee.

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