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KZN COGTA MEC: Amakhosi pension plan proceeds
THERE IS growing confusion over the plan by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to offer pensions to Amakhosi.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
No fireworks needed ... Stormers should back their current winning formula
WHILE Stormers fans will be hoping to see some flair from their team in their second United Rugby Championship tour match against Zebre today, it may be wiser for the unbeaten log leaders to stick to the recipe that has worked so far.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Nestle to cut 16 000 jobs worldwide
NESTLE, the Swiss food giant whose brands include Nespresso coffee and Perrier water, announced Thursday plans to cut 16 000 jobs worldwide over the next two years, sending its share price soaring.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
YELLOW CARD SAGA DAMPENS BAFANA CHEER
THE adage goes, “All actions have consequences”.
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October 17, 2025
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Nearly 80% of township businesses operate unregistered, Standard Bank report reveals
NEARLY 80% of surveyed businesses are unregistered, excluding them from finance and formal opportunities, according to Standard Bank’s inaugural Township Informal Economy Report. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), unregistered businesses operate outside formal regulatory frameworks, including VAT registration, labour regulations, and tax compliance. These businesses are often not incorporated as legal entities, which prevents them from accessing finance, formal markets, and digital tools that could support their growth.
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October 17, 2025
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Indian pilot among two killed in KZN Midlands plane crashes
ONE OF the two pilots who died in separate light aircraft crashes in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands was from India, the provincial government confirmed on Thursday.
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October 17, 2025
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G20 finance chiefs push for sustainable growth, debt relief
Ministers and central bank governors push for stronger African engagement in governance
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October 17, 2025
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Funding crisis threatens special needs education in KZN
THE FUNDING crisis faced by the Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal is threatening to severely hamper the education of learners with special needs.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
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RAF abandoned GCIS despite evidence it was cheaper
THE ROAD Accident Fund (RAF) ditched the Government Communications and Information Services (GCIS) as its media buyer and creative agency despite evidence suggesting GCIS was the more cost-effective option, a parliamentary inquiry has revealed.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Hamas launches Gaza crackdown
HAMAS tightened its grip on Gaza’s ruined cities this week, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm the group.
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October 16, 2025
The Mercury
It’s on us to find ways to be better, says Proteas captain after winning streak ended
IT is a long way back for the world Test champion Proteas from here.
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October 16, 2025
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Why is Songezo Zibi withholding access to PIC documents?
WHY IS Songezo Zibi withholding access to critical PIC documents?
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October 16, 2025
The Mercury
Funding, payments and readiness: What every SME needs ahead of Black Friday
FOR South African SMEs, the final quarter of the year is more than just a busy season, it is a proving ground. It is when strategy meets execution, and when the right decisions can unlock real growth.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
Can Leclerc find some good fortune at Austin GP?
CHARLES Leclerc heads into the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) this weekend carrying both hope and frustration.
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October 16, 2025
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The sewer stench in Ottawa is unbearable
Please kindly track rehabilitation work at the Phoenix Waste Water Treatment Plant.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
China consumer spending falls
CHINAS consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying to kickstart domestic spending in the world’s number two economy while fighting a trade war with the US.
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October 16, 2025
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NATO’s enhanced readiness amid Russian threats
THE European elements of NATO have dramatically upped their combat preparedness following incidents of Russian aircraft and drones flying into their airspace.
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October 16, 2025
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Celebrating SA’s real small and medium enterprise owners
EVERY year on October 16, Boss's Day gives employees an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the people who lead them for their support.
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October 16, 2025
The Mercury
SCA overturns Standard Bank's settlement tactics that violated National Credit Act
THE Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that Standard Bank had bypassed the rules of the National Credit Act (NCA) when it used settlement agreements with a family trust to enforce its debts by obtaining an order that 14 immovable properties of the trust be declared executable.
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October 16, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa, McKenzie and Infantino lead praise for World Cup-bound Bafana
SOUTH Africa's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been met with a flood of congratulatory messages, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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October 16, 2025
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Financial crisis looms over KZN governance
Urgent action needed to safeguard services
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October 16, 2025
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Venda’s decentralised fuel market signals a new era for South African entrepreneurship
IT’S FUNNY how life has a way of drawing curious parallels, almost as if the universe enjoys a bit of irony. Recently, we each travelled to Venda, unknowingly within weeks of each other.
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October 16, 2025
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Small towns are dying: Symposium addresses de-industrialisation
GOVERNMENT officials, business representatives, and civil society participants have gathered in Heidelberg, Gauteng, for a pivotal symposium on the socioeconomic effects of de-industrialisation in small towns.
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October 16, 2025
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Congratulations to Bafana Bafana for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) joins the entire nation in congratulating the South African national ‘ootball squad, Bafana Bafana, for their qualification to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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October 16, 2025
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Time for SA to re-establish diplomatic ties with Israel
IT IS time for South Africa to demonstrate its sincere commitment to facilitating lasting peace in the Middle East, which can only be achieved through normalising diplomatic relations with Israel.
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October 16, 2025
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Transformation plan at Durban Girls' College to address racism allegations
THE Durban Girls’ College has implemented numerous reforms to address allegations of racism that had previously impacted the school.
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October 16, 2025
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IFP welcomes party’s new deputy chief whip in Parliament
THE Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Parliamentary Caucus proudly announces the appointment of Honourable Busaphi Machi as the new Deputy Chief Whip of the IFP in Parliament.
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October 16, 2025
The Mercury
Economic activity strengthens for fifth month, but risks remain - the PayInc Economic Index
The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks electronic transactions processed by PayInc, improved for the fifth consecutive month in September 2025 reflecting the resilience of the South African economy and agility of its businesses
2 min |
October 16, 2025
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CRL Rights Commission defends new oversight committee
AS CRITICISM mounts from church leaders and faith-based organisations, the CRL Rights Commission has defended its decision to establish a Section 22 Committee, a new body meant to consult on governance and accountability in religious institutions.
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October 16, 2025
The Mercury
Is live streaming labour the new normal? Twitch streamer's eight-hour birth raises questions
IN WHAT has to be one of the most bonkers things we've seen online this year, popular Twitch streamer Fandy decided to broadcast her home birth live to tens of thousands of viewers.
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