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Sunday, June 8, 2025

‘Humans at the heart of any successful business’

One such woman is Julia Modise, who has more than 23 years of experience in the field of Human Resources (HR) and over 13 years in HR leadership.

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Equestrian and social flair returns to the Nedbank International Polo after a two-year hiatus

The day attracted some of the most popular faces on South African television and other media and fashion personalities.

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Somi to pay tribute to Miriam Makeba this Sunday

The Re-imagination of Miriam Makeba will finally get to be heard by fans and supporters of the late icon. The album, put together by singer-songwriter Somi, was originally supposed to be released in 2020. “I’m grateful to finally share the music and to be in the world again as an artist in real ways, with real people.

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Mashudu has gone from operating hair salon under a tree in Venda to working for L’Oréal

Mashudu Netshidzivhani has described his formula for success as unparalleled enthusiasm, raw ambition, and old-fashioned hard work.

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Globe-trotting head chef serves passion on a plate

Head chef at Signature Restaurant, Mpho Kolokoto, has spent most of his life in the kitchen.

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Miss Bo’s got a thing for music

Boitumelo Moletsane, professionally known as Miss Bo, studied fashion after high school to appease her parents but knew deep down that she’s a creative.

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Bonj speaks on challenges of staying creative during lockdown

Staying creative through the lockdown has been a challenge for singer Bonj who spent months thinking about her passion and livelihood.

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Singer-songwriter Sofaya aspires to take people on a journey with her music

Performing artist, sister and lover. This is how singer-songwriter Sofaya describes herself.

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Vuyo Mbuli’s rapper son carves his own path

Rudy Chalmers, whose real name is Sithenkosi Mbuli, has released his debut musical project Fears & Fantasies which explores the life he has lived.

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Celebs take to the streets to help with relief efforts after week of civil unrest

As the country starts to recover from the week-long looting and unrest, celebrities and many others took to the streets to help with relief efforts.

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KasieFM forms human chain to save their studio from looters

Alex FM and Mams FM in were looted and lost millions of Rand worth equipment.

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Ekurhuleni businesses hard hit by looting

Economic hubs are being hit hard by the ongoing looting in the country.

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People’s chef, LesDaChef, succumbs to Covid-19

POPULAR chef LesDaChef succumbed to Covid-19 yesterday.

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Content creators get R860k cash grant from TikTok’s Rising Voices programme

Video-sharing social networking service TikTok announced the inaugural cohort of Rising Voices grant recipients where 20 creators will be receiving a cash grant of about R860 000 in total.

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Gospel artist Xolile Mncwango believes there’s power in vulnerability

Since she was discovered by Joyous Celebration in 2015, Xolile Mncwango hasn’t looked back and credits her family for helping to build her and teach her lessons.

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Gaone Tlhong ready to bust myths about vitiligo in black communities

Gaone Tlhong says people often believe that vitiligo has to do with some ancestral beliefs – fire caused by ancestors, being cursed or needing some ritual cleansing and that it’s not true.

The Star News
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ZyleClothing aims to keep people fashionably warm as the mercury keeps dropping

As The days continue to get colder, Phumzile Ntuli is making it her mission to keep people fashionably warm with her blankets that pay homage to South Africa’s different cultures.

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Fresh faces light up local TV productions

Jessica Sithole, Thabiso Ramotshela and Kgaogelo Monama are some of the fresh faces currently lighting up local TV productions.

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Sneakerhead Themba puts his foot in the shoe industry with own VAYA Footwear

Themba Makamo, founder and chief executive of VAYA Footwear, has always been influenced by the sneakers he wears and wanted others to get a foot in too.

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Noxolo on a high since her dance drama’s Netflix premiere

Noxolo Dlamini is the lead actress of Netflix’s latest South African hit JIVA! and has been on cloud nine since the premiere of the series last month.

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Singer Azana loves music but wants to have law by her side

Durban-born singer Azana says decided to study law because of her love for learning how things work.

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Samas to award Lindelani Mkhize, PJ Powers and Lebo M Lifetime Achievement accolade

Lindelani Mkhize, PJ Powers and Lebo M are this year’s recipients of the Sama27 Lifetime Achievement while Master KG will be the recipient of the International Achievement Recognition Award.

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’Steve Kekana was very precious to us disabled people’

Southern African Disabled Musicians’ Association chairperson says they always bragged about Steve Kekana and his successes and encouraged others to look upon him.

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Makgotso, a life life coach who was never interested in climbing corporate ladder

When it comes to life coaching, Makgotso Masingi-Zondo considers it a passion as she loves to show people their own potential.

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Moonchild’s new songs set to have dancefloors packed once Covid is no more

Moonchild Sanelly returns with two new songs that are set to have dancefloors packed when the pandemic is no more.

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