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The evolving Hedge Fund Landscape: Tailored solutions for the modern investor
HEDGE funds often occupy a paradoxical space in investors' minds: widely discussed, poorly understood.
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June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Bok Women only thinking of Stade Makis job
THE cities of Northampton and York may be oceans apart from Antananarivo, but for the Springbok Women, their arrival in Madagascar's capital for the Rugby Africa Women's Cup is all part of the journey to destination Rugby World Cup in England in August and September.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Lerena Promotes Fistic Havoc: A New Era for African Boxing
FRESH FROM successfully defending his WBC Bridgerweight title, Kevin Lerena trades the gloves for a suit this month in his role as promoter when his Aquilla Boxing Promotions hosts Fistic Havoc at the Sandton Convention Centre.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Margate businesses struggle to recover after April 2024 floods
MORE than a year after a devastating flash flood lashed Margate, the \"gem\" of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, many local businesses still face an uphill battle in their recovery.
4 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Dave The King can defend his crown
The Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge headlines at Hollywoodbets Greyville
4 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Israeli PM says bodies of hostages retrieved
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday that the bodies of two Israeli-Americans killed in Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack and held in Gaza had been returned to Israel
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Clean energy investment rising despite economic uncertainty: IEA
INVESTMENT in clean energy technologies is set to strike a record this year despite global economic uncertainty, double the spending on fossil fuels that will dip for the first time since 2020, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Tributes for Rashid Lombard, jazz visionary and acclaimed photographer
Condolences poured in for acclaimed photographer, cultural activist and jazz visionary Rashid Lombard, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 74, surrounded by his loved ones.
4 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Virginity testing and the clash over African human rights
It is time for an Afrocentric interpretation and implementation of the Bill of Rights
4 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Cholota's lawyer slams State after court declares her extradition unlawful
\"WE HAVE always said that the conduct of the State was unlawful and unfair.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Dijana vs Wiersma: The battle for Comrades Marathon glory
THERE was a moment during the elite athletes’ pre race media conference of the Comrades Marathon at a beachfront hotel yesterday when Pie Wiersma and Tete Dijana exchanged glances and a smile flickered across both men’s faces.
3 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
RK Khan Hospital renovations nearing completion
RENOVATIONS at RK Khan Hospital in Chatsworth are 99% completed.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Markram hoping to continue the 2025 trophy-droughts breaking trend
2025 has been a year where many teams have broken their trophy droughts, and the South African batter Aiden Markram said he is hoping the Proteas continue this trend when they take on Australia in the 2025 World Test Championship Final, starting at Lord's on June 11.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
SA RUGBY'S NORTHERN ASCENT SEALED
THE Covid-19 pandemic forced South African rugby to break away from its Super Rugby alliance with New Zealand and Australia and forge new ties with Europe.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Worry over NPA's string of failed cases
'Consistent pattern’ of bungled high profile matters
3 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Health Funders Association challenges National Health Insurance Act in court
THE Health Funders Association (HFA), representing 21 medical schemes and three administrators, announced a legal challenge against critical components of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act during a media briefing on Thursday.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Broos readies Bafana for life after Sundowns
AS South Africa gears up for its upcoming international fixtures, national team coach Hugo Broos is setting the stage for Bafana Bafana to evolve beyond the reliance on Mamelodi Sundowns stars.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
How to plan your retirement cash flow for financial security
DETERMINING your income needs is essential to a financially secure retirement.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Cannes red carpet gets second life as handbags, hats or slippers
AFTER being walked on for two weeks by stars from Tom Cruise to Rihanna, the legendary red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival are set for a second life thanks to an upcycling charity and some environmentally conscious designers.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Sharks must ditch 'silly buggers' play
WILL the Sharks get it right and play two halves against the Bulls tomorrow?
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Gavin Hood and industry peers celebrate actor's scene-stealing talent
THE SECOND memorial service of actor Presley Chweneyagae took place at the South African State Theatre yesterday.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Sasol's decarbonisation strategy: Optimisation or illusion?
SASOL has “optimised” its decarbonisation strategy to 2030, but there remain unanswered questions about whether the fuel-from-coal and chemicals group will be able to meet its 2030 emissions targets given its slow pace so far and plans to increase production.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Public servants, aged 35 and under face job growth barriers
MORE than 347 000 public servants, aged between 31 and 35, are employed in South Africa's public service, accounting for 27% of the government workforce but systemic issues are blocking their long-term career growth.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Share your experiences: how do you cope?
FOUR scenarios - let me know how you thrive in tough circumstances
1 min |
June 06, 2025
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South Africa's economy faces an uphill battle as growth stagnates
According to the OECD survey economic output grew by 0.7% annually in the past ten years
3 min |
June 06, 2025
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Turkiye's push for high birth rates
ALARMED by the fact that Turkish women are having fewer children, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has moved to tackle falling birthrates - “a threat greater than war” - through policies designed to bring on the babies.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Why voluntary disclosure to Sars is crucial to avoid severe penalties
THE South African Revenue Service (Sars) is preparing to escalate its enforcement drive. With R7.5 billion in additional funding over the medium term and the implementation of a focused initiative known as Project AmaBillions, Sars now has both the mandate and the means to pursue noncompliant taxpayers with renewed vigour.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Community to hold a healing ceremony one year after devastating tornado hit oThongathi
AS JUNE 3 marked a year since a tornado devastated oThongathi (Tongaat), the Naidoo Road Civic Association (NRCA) will hold a post-tornado ceremony and peace prayer over the weekend.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Plumtree won't forget the horror of the 2007 Super 14 final
SPRINGBOK great Victor Matfield recently said on social media that perhaps the greatest moment of his glittering career was the Bulls’ Super 14 final defeat of the Sharks in Durban in 2007.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Mercury
Arrests made for the murder of IFP MP
TWO suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) MP Khethamabala Sithole in Gauteng.
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