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Springbok Women step out of Boks’ monumental shadow
SOUTH Africa's women’s team are stepping out from the monumental shadow of the four-time world champion Springboks as they prepare for their first-ever quarterfinal appearance in a Rugby World Cup by taking on France this weekend.
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September 04, 2025
The Mercury
AmaZulu land Kutumela as Richards Bay sign Mutizwa
AMAZULU have strengthened their frontline with the signing of experienced striker Thabiso Kutumela, while Richards Bay have secured the services of former Golden Arrows forward Knox Mutizwa in a double boost for KwaZulu-Natal clubs.
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September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Van den Berg and Koedyk emerge 2025 Champions of Champions
ANYONE arriving at Hillcrest Bowling Club on the morning of 30 August 30, would have been struck by two things = the burst of colour as the district club champions and their supporters proudly decorated the surrounds in club colours; and the electric sense of anticipation as each champion stepped onto the mat with one goal in mind: to win and stay in the competition.
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September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Ntsabeleng back at Sundowns: A homecoming story
MAMELODI Sundowns new attacker Katlego “Tsiki” Ntsabeleng is exactly where he’s always wanted to be - which is why he believes he’s made the perfect homecoming.
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September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Avemel Logistics: Two decades of building, connecting and giving back
IN the world of logistics where every delay is costly and each promise carries weight, few companies have built a reputation for resilience and consistency like Avemel Logistics.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Why we need competent leaders in local government
THIS country is run by very mediocre people. The Government of National Unity is a disaster. Dennis Pather, a seasoned editor, has reiterated what I have mentioned in my many letters. I agree with him when he questions President Cyril Ramaphosa as to why he chose misfits, scoundrels and nincompoops to serve in his national cabinet.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Meeting modern demands with technology-driven innovation
\"Today, business has changed and accepted the age of technology, and is shaped by digitisation, sustainability and speed. Clients now demand transparency and real-time visibility, and the sector is far more technology-driven.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Side hustle balance
BUILDING a side hustle while having a full-time job can be a low-stakes way to turn your passions into profit, test out a new career direction and boost your income.
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September 03, 2025
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Powered by people, trusted by clients, rooted in community
While Avemel has expanded its fleet, facilities and client-base, Naidu believes the real milestone is endurance.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Creating leaders who coach, not command
WE'RE facing a career confidence crisis. Work is changing fast, yet many employees feel stuck. At LinkedIn, our data shows workforce confidence has dropped to a five-year low, and only 15% of employees say their manager has supported them with career planning in the past six months.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Gen Z’s multi-job hustle elevates cybersecurity risks
THE Gen Z trend of “polyworking” — juggling multiple jobs at once — is creating new cybersecurity challenges, as each additional role increases the risk of attacks on both individuals and corporate networks.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
A lesson from Neil De Beer's suffering
FAROUK Araie's heartfelt tribute on the passing of Neil De Beer and appreciation for Neil's relentless stand for justice surely echoes what many feel who looked forward to his weekly Sunday Show (The Mercury, September 2).
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Wealthy speedsters of Europe
A DRIVER was clocked doing 27 kilometres per hour above the speed limit on a street in the Swiss city of Lausanne, according to Associated Press. Now he faces fines of up to 90 000 Swiss francs (over $110 000).
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
When my enemy is also your enemy, we can be friends
ACT 2, Scene 2 of William's \"The Tempest\" declares \"Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows...\"! For certain, the Bard is proven true, repeatedly, century after century...For, imagine, India running to Israel for help against China in 1962.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
DA demands NERSA come clean on R54 billion tariff blunder
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) has, today, written to the Chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), demanding a full, public explanation for the catastrophic R54 billion error made in Eskom's recent tariff determination.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Walaza rebounds from injury to be selected for Championship
YOUNG sprint star Bayanda Walza was a surprise inclusion in the 49-member SA team for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Tokyo, Japan, between September 13 and 21, after he had pulled up injured during the 100m at the Diamond League Final in Zurich last week.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Court dismisses accused’s discharge application in Senzo Meyiwa case
THE North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed a discharge application by one of the accused in the high-profile Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Navigating South Africa's energy transition: The risks of Eskom’s dual role
SOUTH Africa’s energy transition is unfolding in the midst of ageing coal stations, constrained grid infrastructure, and an urgent need for new investment. Without coherence and alignment, these pressures risk undermining growth and stability.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
SA climate targets: Are we responsive to the economic imperatives and constitutional rights?
WE ARE heating the planet at unnatural rates by emitting excess greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This arises rom burning fossil fuels to make electricity, transport people and goods, and other energy needs. Other significant emissions come from food production, waste generation, and the destruction of ecosystems, all of which store carbon in their stable states.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
CACHALIA SHOULD PROTECT SAPS
FOR an acting police minister with so much enthusiasm to make his disapproval known, it’s interesting that Firoz Cachalia has chosen not to air his views on the ongoing standoff between national police commissioner Fannie Masemola and his deputy Shadrack Sibiya.
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September 03, 2025
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Van Staden draws on veteran wisdom ahead of All Blacks showdown
THE Springboks will rely heavily on the experience of captain Siya Kolisi and veteran lock Eben Etzebeth ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated clash against New Zealand at Eden Park.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Intensive energy users warn of industrial jobs bloodbath as Eskom’s tariff increases loom
INTENSIVE energy users in South Africa are sounding the alarm over rising costs and impending job losses, as recent decisions by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) threaten the financial viability of crucial industries.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Reduce your indifference quotient, embrace empathy
Take a moment to reflect on the following:
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Being a champion is not always about lifting a trophy — Cardoso
AS SOUTH Africa gears up for crucial Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria, the Betway Premiership pauses, giving clubs a chance to reset and reassess their seasons.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
'Suicide behind one in every 100 deaths'
MORE than one in every 100 deaths globally is due to suicide, the World Health Organization said yesterday, calling for urgent action to stem a mounting mental health crisis among young people especially.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
R70 million allocated for Ulundi's historic legislature building and Amakhosi’s needs
CLOSE to R70 million will be spent on the refurbishment of the old legislature building in Ulundi and to provide pension and medical aid benefits for Amakhosi.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
PM accuses judges of ‘doing politics’
SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez this week accused some judges of “doing politics” as he faces mounting pressure over corruption cases affecting his inner circle, including his wife and brother.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
China-Russia ties at 'unprecedented level', says Putin
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping yesterday that their countries’ ties were at an “unprecedented level’, during talks in Beijing ahead of a massive military parade.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
WHAT THE AMBER LEE HUGHES CASE REVEALS ABOUT BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
SOUTH Africans have been gripped by the shocking case of Amber Lee Hughes, a former preschool teacher accused of the rape and murder of four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita in 2023.
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September 03, 2025
The Mercury
Outcry over Pietermaritzburg CBD’s poor state due to illegal strike
RATEPAYERS and opposition parties are outraged at the poor state of the Pietermaritzburg CBD following a crippling strike by workers in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).
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