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Carrick hails Man United's midfield 'engine room'
MICHAEL Carrick saluted Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United’s midfield stars inspired the 2-1 win over Brentford that moved them closer to Uefa Champions League qualification on Monday night.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Budget cuts threaten scholar transport for more than 40 000 KZN learners
MORE than 40 000 learners are set to lose access to government-funded scholar transport due to severe budget cuts.
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April 29, 2026
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Facing trauma: Practical strategies for healing and rebuilding
FACING a major trauma or loss...?
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April 29, 2026
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LIV postponed as series scrambles for funding
LIV Golf's scheduled June event in Louisiana has been postponed, according to multiple reports on Monday, as the Saudi-backed series seeks new investment.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Water losses raise several questions
NEWS that eThekwini municipality has hired an experienced engineer to reduce non-revenue water losses (The Mercury, April 23) raises several questions.
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April 29, 2026
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Chiefs eye victory over Siwelele
KAIZER Chiefs are confident that they can bag all three points against Siwelele in their Betway Premiership clash tonight (7.30pm kickoff), although they know the Bloemfontein-based side will be tough hosts.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Pirates remain in title race despite recent slip-ups
ORLANDO Pirates might not be pleased with the six points they've dropped recently, but they could still become champions at the end of the season thanks to competitors Mamelodi Sundowns also dropping points.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
'Rock of City', Stones to leave Sky Blues
JOHN Stones said he has lived \"all my dreams out\" as he announced yesterday he would be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-laden years at the Etihad.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Rice challenges Gunners to rewrite history books
DECLAN Rice has urged Arsenal to embrace the weight of history in their chase for a first Uefa Champions League crown ahead of tonight’s semifinal trip to Atletico Madrid.
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April 29, 2026
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Education Minister seeks probe into R1.6 billion textbook procurement allegations
Concerns arise over potential breaches in the tender process for foundation phase learning materials
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Asiye Phambili raises her hand
ASIYE PHAMBILI toyed with the opposition in the Gr 3 Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday despite giving away lumps of weight and if ever a filly deserved to win the Gr 1 SA Fillies Sprint, which will be her next assignment, it is this six-year-old daughter of What A Winter.
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April 29, 2026
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Bok selection: Is Smith the missing piece for Erasmus?
THE elevation of the Lions from United Rugby Championship also-rans to genuine playoff contenders has been one of the most compelling narratives of the current season.
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April 29, 2026
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Envusa Energy inaugurates R15 billion solar project in Eastern Cape
SOUTH Africa's energy future took a step forward with the inauguration of Envusa Energy’s flagship R15 billion, 520 MW Koruson 2 (K2) Cluster of renewable energy projects in the Eastern Cape, one of the country’s largest private-sector renewable energy developments to date.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
DARK SIDE OF SA'S DISASTER MANAGEMENT
SOUTH Africa's democracy is under siege.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
National Treasury cracks down on municipal mismanagement
THE National Treasury wants to take on municipal officials who are responsible for nearly R151 billion in unauthorised, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure incurred by municipalities.
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April 29, 2026
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S&P flags mounting climate risks for South Africa, urges stronger resilience measures
SOUTH Africa faces escalating exposure to climate-related risks that could weigh on its economic stability and long-term development, according to a recent assessment by S&P Global Ratings, which underscored both the urgency of climate adaptation and the gaps that remain in the country’s response framework.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Proteas Women have a superhero in Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt is breaking records almost at will, but she knows she can’t do it all by herself if the Proteas Women’s are to take the final step at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Teko Modise on style, identity and the growth of SA fashion
TEKO Modise has built a second career in fashion, moving from professional football into the industry as an ambassador for African Fashion International (AFI).
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
World Bank sees oil price averaging $86 in 2026 as war-driven shock rattles global economy
GLOBAL oil prices are expected to remain elevated well into 2026, with forecasts pointing to an average of $86 per barrel, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt supply and rattle commodity markets worldwide.
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April 29, 2026
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One month phone-free: Young Americans try digital detox
GETTING around without Google Maps.
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April 29, 2026
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After Covid, into conflict, and how the Iran war is reshaping supply chains
THE COVID-19 pandemic was the most significant global stress test of supply chains in recent history.
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April 29, 2026
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Life is no longer sacrosanct in Rainbow South Africa
THE brutal massacre of seven members of the Monswamy family is not merely another headline to be consumed and forgotten; it is a blistering indictment of a society where life has become tragically cheap.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Oil prices surge to $111 amid Strait of Hormuz concerns
WITH concerns that there is no viable way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the international oil price climbed to $111 per barrel on Tuesday painting a gloomy picture ahead for consumers.
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April 29, 2026
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South 32 and Eskom collaborate on renewable energy for Hillside aluminium smelter
SOUTH32 and Eskom have begun working on an new electricity solution for the Hillside Aluminium Smelter in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, which will include renewable energy, before the current electricity tariff contract between them ends in 2031.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Carer arrested for allegedly swapping 96-year-old's diamond earrings for fakes
A FORENSIC expert together with police have nabbed the carer of a 96-year-old woman living with dementia in Durbanville, after she allegedly swapped her patient's diamond earrings for fakes, before selling it to an unknown buyer.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Adcock Ingram partners with Olympus to enhance endoscopy solutions in the region
ADCOCK Ingram Critical Care (AICC), a manufacturer and supplier of hospital and critical care products in Southern Africa, and Olympus, a global medical technology company that advances endoscopy-enabled care, aim to improve patient care through a strategic partnership.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Government extends fuel levy relief to ease price hikes burden
THE South African government has extended and expanded its temporary fuel levy relief measures in an effort to shield households and businesses from continued fuel price pressures driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER EXPLAINED: THE SCIENCE BEHIND WINTER DEPRESSION
AS THE crisp air settles over South Africa and the sun dips behind the horizon a little earlier each evening; many of us feel a familiar shift.
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April 29, 2026
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Why choosing the right EPC partner is crucial for South Africa's renewable energy transition
AS SOUTH Africa's renewable energy market finds its footing amid electricity supply instability and rising tariffs, businesses are increasingly investing in private energy infrastructure.
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April 29, 2026
The Mercury
Indonesian police charge 13 in scandal
INDONESIAN police have arrested 13 people after shocking images of alleged abuse against small children at a daycare centre went viral, sparking outrage across the nation, officials said this week.
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