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Why these hearty winter comfort dishes are worth the wait
WHEN the winter chill settles into the air, our natural instinct is to retreat indoors and seek out comfort.
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May 25, 2026
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ANC Women's League calls for 50/50 gender split for eThekwini councillor candidates
AS PART of getting women to vote for the ANC in numbers in eThekwini, the regional Women's League chairperson, Sinegugu Sishange has called for the total implementation of a 50/50 gender representation policy in the selection of councillor candidates.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Mercury
Woolworths exclusivity agreements under scrutiny as DA calls for Competition Act reform
THE Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a part of the Government of National Unity, is considering amending the Competition Act to address anti-competitive exclusivity agreements between retailers and their suppliers.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Turn your home into a sanctuary with these beginner-friendly plants
THERE'S something quietly healing about walking into a room softened by greenery.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
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Proteas Women ready for ultimate test
PROTEAS Women's captain Laura Wolvaardt believes her team has just the right amount of youth and experience to go all the way at next month's ICC T20 Women's World Cup in the UK.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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South Africa and Botswana race to stop livestock disease spread
SOUTH Africa and Botswana are scrambling to contain the growing threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen warning that delays in implementing cross-border disease controls could place livestock industries, agricultural trade and rural livelihoods at serious risk.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Court rules against widow who signed away her home during financial distress
THE North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has overturned a lower court ruling that restored a property to a woman who claimed she had been deceived into signing away ownership of her home during financial distress.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Stormers bringing back Bok wing
CHESLIN Kolbe is coming home to the Stormers.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
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ZULU PALACE POWER WAR ERUPTS
Infighting over access to King Misuzulu blamed for confusion surrounding top palace dismissals
3 min |
May 25, 2026
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Bok Women target discipline after rout
THE Springbok Women may have opened their Rugby Africa Women's Cup campaign with a commanding 64-5 victory over Madagascar in Nairobi on Saturday, but assistant coach Franzel September insists there is still room for improvement ahead of their next outing against Uganda.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Zwane hails Usuthu and Co’s league revival
AMAZULU FC head coach Arthur Zwane believes football in KwaZulu-Natal is finally moving in the right direction after three clubs from the province secured places inside the Betway Premiership Top 8 this season.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
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Motsoaledi unveils AI and HIV innovation drive
HEALTH Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa is entering a new era of healthcare innovation that could dramatically change the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and cervical cancer.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Orbit College boss Makhoye calm in relegation
ORBIT College head coach Pogiso Makhoye says the club had already prepared themselves emotionally for relegation before their decisive final-day clash against Orlando Pirates.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Tata Motors unveils its largest ever vehicle lineup for sub-Saharan Africa markets
TATA Motors, a global commercial vehicle manufacturer active in sub-Saharan Africa since 1964, showcased its biggest lineup ever of new models for sub-Saharan Africa, at an event in Cape Town - 11 models that included 4 electric vehicles (EVs).
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat
BANGLADESH'S densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world’s most congested cities.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Tourist killings spark Kruger safety fears
THE couple killed in Kruger National Park have been identified as Dina Marais, 73, and Ernst Marais, 71, from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Empowerment: A call to women to stand up for themselves
SOME years ago, I penned a column entitled to all the girls and women I know and those I don’t and it was widely read.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
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Moody's positive outlook revision boosts confidence in SA's reform path
Economists say latest ratings send signal that country’s reform trajectory is gaining credibility
3 min |
May 25, 2026
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SAPS forensic captain arrested over interference in murder investigations
POLICE have arrested a SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory captain in Pretoria on charges of defeating the ends of justice, in a development linked to several high-profile murder investigations and evidence presented before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
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Winning the war on crime: The first step to jobs, growth and a better life
WHEN the South African Police Service (SAPS) released its latest crime statistics, workers listened. Not for headlines, but because crime is our daily reality.
4 min |
May 25, 2026
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The rule of law must anchor continental unity
THERE was profound wisdom in the words of that towering African statesman, the late Kwame Nkrumah, who declared that “the independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa”.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
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World Health Assembly concludes
THE six-day 79th World Health Assembly concluded at the weekend in Geneva, during which member states adopted multiple resolutions to advance multilateral cooperation in safeguarding human health.
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May 25, 2026
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Inflation rate and oil overshadow financial markets
FINANCIAL markets across the globe once again last week moved weaker with a lot of uncertainty. Monthly reports from the IMF, UN, OECD and other research engines are all in agreement.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
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HOW EQUALITY IS RESHAPING THE RULES OF MODERN ROMANCE
“IGNORE the sexist joke.”
3 min |
May 25, 2026
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Crinums stars crush a Kingdom to remain unbeaten
THE Free State Crinums picked up where they left off in the opening week of the Telkom Netball League, crushing bottom side the KZN Kingdom Stars 68-34 yesterday after also taming the Jaguars on the opening weekend of Power Week 2 at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Whale of a time: Humpbacks set new distance record
TWO humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a journey of over 14 000 km between Brazil and Australia, scientists have said.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Haute Couture needs no dressing up
HOLLYWOODBETS Scottsville patrons were treated to a brilliant display of jockeyship and courageous horses on Saturday with all nine races highly contested, none more so than the Gr1 SA Fillies Sprint Brought to you by The Witness and Gr1 Gold Medallion, the headline features on the day.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
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Johannesburg Society of Advocates refutes claims of racial quotas in pupillage intake
THE Johannesburg Society of Advocates (JSA) has strongly denied claims made by one of its members regarding its pupillage admissions programme and the quota system used by the association.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Mercury
Africa urgently needs visionary leadership
Africa possesses many solutions that it too often neglects
5 min |
May 25, 2026
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Sizekhaya promises modern, transparent new era for South Africa's national lottery
SOUTH Africa's incoming National Lottery operator, Sizekhaya Holdings, has pledged to modernise and expand the country’s lottery system while strengthening transparency, accessibility and public trust ahead of officially taking over operations on 1 June.
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