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Political instability looms with Lindiwe Nhaca’s potential KwaDukuza return
IN WHAT appears to be a reversal of the decision of former KwaZulu-Natal provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo, the new ANC provincial leadership is set to reappoint former KwaDukuza Local Municipality mayor Lindiwe Nhaca.
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July 24, 2025
The Mercury
Erasmus to keep standby players in the loop
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus has rewarded form players from the recent international matches against Italy and Georgia for the upcoming Rugby Championship matches against Australia. Still, there is no room for several stalwarts.
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July 24, 2025
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Woman convicted of culpable homicide after boy dies in dog attack
KEABETSWE Moroane, 43, has been convicted of culpable homicide in the death of her neighbour's eight-year-old son, who was mauled by her pitbull on November 12, in Bloemfontein.
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July 24, 2025
The Mercury
High Court rejects a husband's plea to retract his divorce agreement
A HUSBAND who had twice signed an agreement to transfer his half of the matrimonial home to his wife later attempted to retract his consent.
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July 24, 2025
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Chiefs aim for redemption in Toyota Cup
ZITHA Kwinika says the Kaizer Chiefs faithful must expect a highly-improved team from the one they witnessed last season when Amakhosi take on Asante Kotoko in the Toyota Cup at the weekend.
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July 24, 2025
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Santam gains Lloyd's approval to launch new London syndicate
IN A SIGNIFICANT step towards bolstering its international presence, Santam, the short-term insurer owned by Sanlam, has received in-principle approval from Lloyd’s of London to establish a new syndicate.
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July 24, 2025
The Mercury
SA20 set for blockbuster auction, big names confirmed
OVER the past three seasons, the SA20 has grown in leaps and bounds, and the upcoming fourth edition promises to be even bigger with some of the biggest names in franchise T20 cricket having committed to the league already.
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July 24, 2025
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Pirates must go all in to end Sundowns' dominance
SECOND place surely cannot be good enough this time around for Orlando Pirates.
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July 24, 2025
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SCA orders family to demolish structure on farmer's land
THE Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ordered a family to demolish a brick-and-mortar structure they constructed on a farmer's property without permission.
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July 24, 2025
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Alarm over attacks on KZN municipal staff
REVEREND Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, has expressed serious concern about the rising number of attacks and murders of municipal employes: in the province.
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July 24, 2025
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NATCO Pharma bids R4.2bn for Adcock Ingram in strategic move
NATCO puts in ambitious bid for 135-year-old South African pharmaceutical company
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July 24, 2025
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Mandela Day in the township, rural areas: How local entrepreneurs powered grassroots growth
WHILE many South Africans observed Mandela Day last Friday, July 18, with symbolic gestures of service, in townships and rural communities across the country, entrepreneurs marked the day by actively contributing to economic upliftment and community development.
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July 24, 2025
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Sarb poised for rates cut despite inflation ticking up to 4-month high
THE South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) may once again loosen its monetary policy before the year draws to a close despite recent data revealing an uptick in consumer price inflation.
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July 24, 2025
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Vodacom's first quarter performance: Revenue growth outpaces share price drop
VODACOM Group’s share price slid by 5.46% even though first quarter service revenue growth of 13.8% tracked favourably against the group’s medium-term target of double-digit growth.
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July 24, 2025
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Mr Price Group reports robust sales growth despite June decline
MR PRICE Group detailed a commendable 6.3% increase in retail sales, reaching R9 billion for the 13 weeks ending June 28, even though June presented a more challenging month, the group said in a trading update on Wednesday.
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July 24, 2025
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Durban City FC chairperson looking to revive Indian community interest in PSL football
DURBAN City FC chairperson Farook Kadodia is looking to revive the interest of the Indian community in South African football with his newly-promoted Betway Premiership side.
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July 24, 2025
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National Assembly to urgently address statutory rape of young girls
THE National Assembly of South Africa unanimously agreed to revive a motion to investigate statutory rape of young girls and review existing laws for potential amendments.
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July 24, 2025
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Bill to review US-SA relations passed by House Committee
A BILL which seeks to reevaluate the bilateral relationship between the US and South Africa and identify government leaders who should be subject to sanctions was passed by a US House Committee on Foreign Affairs this week.
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July 24, 2025
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Scatec clinches preferred bidder status for R13bn solar cluster
NORWAY-based renewable energy group, Scatec ASA, has been awarded preferred bidder status for a R13 billion solar cluster project in in the Free State province, which will add a total of 846MW to the electricity grid.
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July 24, 2025
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Zondo criticises ANC's decision to disband Scorpions
FORMER chief justice Raymond Zondo has questioned the ANC conference resolution in 2007 to disband the elite crime-busting unit, the Directorate of Special Operations, popularly known as the Scorpions.
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July 24, 2025
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Nkabane accepts being fired by Ramaphosa
\"ALL THE signs were there.
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July 24, 2025
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Affordable secrets to an Instagram-ready space
IF YOU dream of an Instagram-worthy home filled with perfect lighting and luxurious textures, but your bank account tells a different story, it’s easy to just sigh and keep scrolling.
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July 24, 2025
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Invisible struggles: Why entrepreneur mental health deserves urgent attention in South Africa
SOUTH Africa has made strides in advancing mental health awareness, with government, schools, corporate wellness programmes, civil society organizations/ and NGOs have made it a national priority.
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July 24, 2025
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Competition Tribunal greenlights CANAL+ R35bn acquisition of MultiChoice
THE Competition Tribunal of South Africa has approved the R35 billion acquisition of the MultiChoice Group (MCG) by French media giant CANAL+, effectively consolidating two of Africa's biggest television and media groups.
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July 24, 2025
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Visa launches data centre in South Africa as part of Ribn investment
VISA, an American multinational payment card services giant, on Wednesday launched its data centre in Johannesburg, its first in Africa and part a R1 billion investment over the next three years into South Africa.
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July 24, 2025
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Eloise and | can be quite lethal as a halfback pairing, says Springbok Women star Nadine Roos
IT was not hard to calculate who the most popular Springbok Women’s player at the girls coaching clinic held at the Sk Walmers REC ground at the Green Point Track was on Wednesday.
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July 24, 2025
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Venture capital sector hits R13.35bn with tech and health leading investment activity
DESPITE global economic uncertainties and constrained exit environments, Southern Africa’s venture capital (VC) sector closed off 2024 with a record R13.35 billion in active investments across 1 325 deals, up 24% year-on-year, according to the 2025 Savca VC Survey.
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July 24, 2025
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KING PELLES TO MINE THE GOLD
A memorable Champions Season reaches its climax at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday with an exciting programme of ten Feature races, including the nation's most coveted race for stayers, The R1-million World Pool Gold Cup over 3200m, as well as four quality Grade 1 events:
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July 24, 2025
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India suffer Pant setback in fourth Test against England
INDIA suffered a potentially major setback when Rishabh Pant retired hurt on the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford yesterday before they reached stumps on 264-4.
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July 24, 2025
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Maphaka hasn't quite lived up to expectations ... but time still is on his side
WHILE youngsters such as Lhuan-dre Pretorius have stolen the show since getting a taste of international cricket against Zimbabwe over the last month, left-arm fast bowler Kwena Maphaka is yet to fire on all cylinders.
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