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NSFAS student accommodation model under legal review
THE National Student Financial Aid Scheme's student accommodation management processes and the involvement of third-party partners are currently under a comprehensive legal review.
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August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Quilter anticipates steady second half following strong first half performance
QUILTER, the UK wealth manager with listings in London and on the JSE, increased first half profit by 3% to £100 million and anticipates the second half result to be much in line due to stepped up brand spend and business investment plans.
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August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Minister Lamola’s warning on nuclear weapons must be heeded
THE profound warning by South African Minister of International Relations, Mr Ronald Lamola, on the risk of nuclear weapons must be taken seriously.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
NPA declines to prosecute Malema in animal cruelty case
'VIDEO EVIDENCE'
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August 07, 2025
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Jubilee Metals' Roan copper concentrator in Zambia achieves operational success
JUBILEE Metals Group’s Roan copper concentrator in Zambia is fully operational following an upgrade, exceeding July’s targeted production by reaching 384 tons of copper units.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
PRINCE HARRY CLEARED OF ‘BULLYING’ IN CHARITY ROW
THE UK charity watchdog yesterday cleared Prince Harry of accusations of bullying in a row with an African charity he founded, but deplored that the bitter internal dispute was played out in public
1 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Rickelton targets T201 breakthrough ahead of Australia series
PROTEAS batter Ryan Rickelton aims to cement his spot at the top of the order in the T20I side during the upcoming three-match series in Australia, as the Proteas look to find a settled squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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August 07, 2025
The Mercury
The rise of woman homebuyers: Transforming the South African property market
THE face of the average homebuyer in South Africa is changing, and increasingly, it is female, from single professionals to entrepreneurial mothers and retirees, and they are transforming the market, said REMAX Southern Africa regional director and CEO Adrian Goslett.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Building without breaking: Rethinking wellness for women entrepreneurs
AS SOUTH Africa celebrates Women's Month, our newsfeeds fill with praise for women who are breaking barriers, leading companies, and transforming communities. But behind many of these polished success stories lies a quieter truth: women entrepreneurs are burning out, that is emotionally, mentally, and physically.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Half-time report: McLaren lead the way as F1 delivers thrills, firsts and flops in 2025
WE'RE 12 races deep into the 2025 Formula 1 season, and it looks like McLaren have a firm grip on both titles. That being said, the first half of the season has not been short of big overtakes, big crashes, and first-time big moments for some.
3 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Competition Tribunal set to decide on TPC, Cell C deal
MTN drops concerns over proposed merger between The Prepaid Company and Cell C
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Donated diesel generators lie idle at Wentworth Hospital
LOW VOLTAGE
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August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Diesel price increase triggers concerns in transport and farming industries
THE recent announcement of a diesel price hike has sent shockwaves through South Africa's vital trucking and agricultural sectors.
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August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa 'concerned' as SACP eyes 2026 polls amid tension
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is struggling to understand the decision by the South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the upcoming 2026 local government elections independently.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
LAWYER: SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS SEEKING TRUMP PARDON
MUSIC mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is to be sentenced in October for his conviction on prostitution-related charges, is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump, one of his lawyers said this week
1 min |
August 07, 2025
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SA’s top executives turn to private security amid rise in kidnappings
SOUTH African executives are increasingly turning to private security companies for tactical escorts and high-level protection as kidnappings and blue-light crimes surge, particularly in Gauteng.
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August 07, 2025
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World champion Coetzee proud to join South African greats
PRETORIA swimmer Pieter Coetze said he is honoured to be named in the same league as former Proteas swimmers and his icons like Roland Schoeman and Chad le Clos.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
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Ostrich farmers hope Trump won't clip SA's wings
LOCAL ostrich farmers remain hopeful that ongoing talks between South African International Relations and Cooperation and Trade Industry and Competition authorities and their US counterparts will lead to a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Beef production forecast shows decline amid disease challenges
THE latest report from Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS), released this week, reveals troubling forecasts for South Africa's beef production, with estimates indicating a decline of 20 000 tons year-on-year, bringing total production down to 764 000 tons by 2025.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa's electric vehicle ambition stuck in neutral
SOUTH Africa, currently selling about 1 000 electric vehicles (EV) a year constituting 1% of the 13 million vehicles on the road, is still miles from realising its EV ambitions.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
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Dewsbury-Hall leaves Chelsea to join Everton, aiming to 'prove a point'
KIERNAN Dewsbury-Hall said he wants to “prove a point” after sealing a move to Everton following a frustrating one-year spell at Chelsea.
1 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Concern over eThekwini Municipality's disaster management capabilities
A REPORT by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has raised concerns about the eThekwini Municipality's ability to respond effectively to natural disasters.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
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Zwane integrating youngsters as AmaZulu search for identity
THE decision of AmaZulu to integrate more youngsters into the team excites coach Arthur Zwane who usually thrives when he’s working with young blood.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
State alleges Molefe was 'mastermind'
CONTRACT KILLINGS
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August 07, 2025
The Mercury
New mobile police stations are a welcome good start
THE announcement by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli that four new mobile police stations — with a combined value of more than R6 million— are to be deployed to crime hot spots including Bulwer, KwaMakhutha, Inanda, and KwaMbonambi is welcomed by the Democratic Alliance (DA).
1 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
'Giteau Law' scrapped ahead of Rugby Championship
RUGBY Australia (RA) has signalled that more overseas-based players will be allowed to represent the Wallabies, shifting away from a strict policy that has heavily favoured domestic players.
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August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Netanyahu insists on defeating Hamas for hostage release
PRIME Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week that Israel must “complete” the defeat of Hamas in Gaza to secure the release of the remaining hostages, days ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss an updated war plan.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
July BETI continues to improve as economic activity remains resilient
ECONOMIC activity remained resilient through July though economic pressures persist, according to The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI).
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Steeper tariffs on Brazilian products
US TARIFFS on many Brazilian products surged yesterday, as President Donald Trump moved ahead with a pressure campaign against the trial of his right-wing ally Jair Bolsonaro.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Why working moms are the secret weapon of the modern workforce
WOMEN’S MONTH
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