The Star Early Edition - June 26, 2026

Curro takes aim at City Power’s R9.3m claims

REPATRIATION PROCESS

Bafana reach historic World Cup knockout stages with unity

CTIJF to honour jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim

108 RAPES A DAY IN SOUTH AFRICA: WHERE IS THE URGENCY TO RESPOND?

JOBURG 6/19º

‘Cat’ Matlala pleads guilty to corruption, fraud charges

‘I was the whistleblower’: Nku claims Feroz Khan ordered his arrest after R300m cocaine bust

Former apartheid askari faces 15 murder charges for role in notorious operations

EFF turns up the heat on Mabuyane, opens criminal case over Fort Hare degree saga

Phumeza Mdabe’s emotional divorce journey

Nonny and Maverick Muji part ways: singer addresses viral social media posts

Bonko Khoza and Lesego announce their second pregnancy on Father’s Day

Johnnie Walker Blue Label celebrates African luxury at The Ascots

108 rapes a day in South Africa: where is the urgency to respond?

Bafana’s win silences the divisive voices

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Yearning for responsible governance

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Poland hosts Ukraine recovery summit

Kenya police turn out in force on protest anniversary

TotalEnergies awaits ruling climate trial

Japan denies ‘harassment’ of China aircraft carrier

Teen social media ban has little impact

China committed to open-source development for greater innovation, shared gains

BeiDou navigation system powers China’s agricultural transformation

Beyond filtered narratives: China’s genuine rural charm wins over global audiences

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Ancelotti labels Vinícius Júnior ‘one of the best in the world’

Bafana’s insular belief holds the key to a historic knockout run

Mercedes feeling the heat ahead of Austrian GP

Sinner still top seed as Djokovic chases history

Golden Boot rivals collide in blockbuster

How Bafana turned chaos into history at the FIFA World Cup

Maseko shines, Mbekezeli and Mbokazi stand tall in historic win

Maseko overcomes mental health struggles to shine for Bafana

Rassie happy with Joburg training camp as big season kick-off looms

Bafana urged to maintain winning approach for Canada

African Bank reports R624m loss amid transformation costs

S&P cuts South Africa’s growth forecast as inflation and rate hike risks mount

Samancor reprieve raises hopes for ferrochrome sector as unions call for urgent action

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Personal Finance this week

Fuel price shock pushes producer inflation to 7.8% in May

South Africa's hidden champions hold the key to growth

Cape Town port invests R96m in new equipment as it battles poor global ranking

Hyprop Investments: Strong growth and new store openings in South Africa's retail sector

South Africa's mining investment challenges - PwC Global Mine Report 2026

Karoo farmers set for profit boost as favourable rainfall transforms grazing conditions

How you can raise financially literate children at home

Is buying a home still a smart investment?

Credit providers under scrutiny: 62% of complaints resolved in favour of consumers

Clive Davis dies, criticism for Tyla and actress tries politics

New audit suggests AI is looting SA culture

J’Something revives the soul of Johnny Clegg’s iconic ‘Asimbonanga’

From Zee Nxumalo to Mpho Popps - Top music and comedy in Joburg this weekend

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