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Is the new Tourneo the SUV alternative you've been waiting for?
FOLLOWING the launch of the Ford Tourneo Custom last year, Ford has added two more variations with the reveal of the Custom Sport and range-topping Titanium X.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
KZN anglers, get ready — the fish are going wild this weekend
FEW DAYS LEFT! The BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION of the last few decades is reaching its final stretch — and it’s been absolute madness!
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August 29, 2025
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Funding of Israel contradicts US's liberal democracy claim
It is perhaps the only country which is a net receiver of US military-industrial largesse
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August 29, 2025
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Beyond the glass ceiling: Women in eThekwini reshaping leadership
ACROSS South Africa and around the world, women continue to navigate landscapes marked by systemic barriers, unconscious bias and entrenched stereotypes.
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August 29, 2025
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KZN police detain 15 suspects after e-hailing drivers shot at, assaulted
KWAZULU-NATAL police have detained 15 suspects for questioning following the shooting and assault of e-hailing drivers in KwaDabeka township this week.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
McKenzie is not the right man for the sport ministry
I THINK the Patriotic Alliance leader, Gayton McKenzie, is a populist and an attention seeker. McKenzie also likes drawing attention to himself.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
SARS cracks down on influencers, will scrutinise taxable income
THE South African Revenue Service (SARS) is tightening the net on social media stars, using AI and data analytics to track undeclared influencer income in its bid to recover billions of rand in unpaid taxes.
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August 29, 2025
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IDC falls short of job creation target but excels in transformation funding
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says IDC has preserved 15 732 jobs
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August 29, 2025
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Frustration for Nabi as he returns to Chiefs dugout with a draw
KAIZER Chiefs' coach Nasreddine Nabi walked away from the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night feeling a twinge of regret following his side's goalless draw with rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
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August 29, 2025
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Why every woman should consider estate planning this Women's Month
THIS Women's Month, we celebrate the strength, grace, and brilliance of women across South Africa. While we honour achievements and raise our glasses to progress, there's one powerful act that deserves just as much attention: drafting your Will.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
The enduring impact of the Throb nightclub tragedy
AFTER providing bursaries in memory of the 13 children killed in the Throb nightclub incident in Chatsworth on March 24, 2000, the Youth Development Trust dissolved 25 years after the incident, which marks the end of an era.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
Liverpool, Man City face Real Madrid in Champions League, PSG get tough draw
LIVERPOOL and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season's Champions League, while titleholders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a daunting set of opponents in yesterday’s draw — including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
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August 29, 2025
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GEPF leadership crisis an opportunity to clean up
NYANISO QWESHA
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August 29, 2025
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AI-driven financial crimes on the rise
Technology being used to make scams more convincing
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
Malema blasts Equality Court ruling as ‘grave distortion’
EFF PRESIDENT Julius Malema has vehemently rejected Wednesday's Equality Court ruling that found his statements constituted hate speech and incitement to violence, labelling the judgment a “grave distortion of history, philosophy, and the nature of political speech in a democratic society”.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
HONG KONG MEDIA TYCOON JIMMY LAI'S LEGAL WOES
HONG Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, best known as the founder of pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily, has become a focal point of international concern as he contests charges under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
Exocet is ready for launch
IT'S pretty run-of-the-mill racing at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday until the last race on the eight-race programme. It is easy to fall into the trap of pumping up a horse's ability after only one win but Mike and Mathew de Kock look to have an exciting prospect in the three-year-old colt Exocet. He boasts a smart European pedigree and made short work of the opposition on debut over Sunday's course and distance.
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August 29, 2025
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Fortune favours the brave
ANDREW FORTUNE is back from his extended trip to Australia and has two rides at Hollywoodbets Greyville tonight.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
Norris sees others closing gap with dominant McLaren
Lando Norris said yesterday that other teams were catching up with his McLaren outfit, expecting many tough battles ahead as the Formula One season enters the home straight.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
A call for water conservation in South Africa this Spring
SPRING is upon us. On Monday, September 1, it is Spring Day, and we welcome the colourful month. As we welcome this wonderful month, it is important that we act and behave in a responsible manner.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
MNGQITHI: NO MOTIVATION NEEDED FOR KAIZER CHIEFS CLASH
GOLDEN Arrows head coach Mangoba Mnggithi has suggested that his players will not need an extra push when they face Kaizer Chiefs this weekend, insisting the occasion itself will fuel their hunger.
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August 29, 2025
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Legacy: Exploring the profound significance of the Dalai Lama's reincarnation in Xizang
AT AN altitude of close to 3 800 metres, Lhasa, which sits on the Tibetan Plateau in China’ Xizang Autonomous Region is one of the highest cities in the world and will take your breath away.
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August 29, 2025
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Israel ups pressure on Gaza City
THE Israeli military pressed ahead with operations around Gaza City this week as US President Donald Trump hosted a meeting on postwar plans for the shattered Palestinian territory.
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August 29, 2025
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Warning issued over Madlanga Commission delay
THE postponement of the Madlanga Commission into criminality, political interference and corruption of law enforcement, favours those implicated to interfere with evidence and intimidate witnesses.
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August 29, 2025
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South Africans face ongoing financial strain amid slow economic recovery
SOUTH Africans continue to face persistent financial strain, with the country's sluggish economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic offering little relief to households, according to the online research firm infoQuest.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Mercury
Springbok Women ready to counter Italian flair
That's where the Springbok Women's team will be starting when they face Italy in their crucial Rugby World Cup encounter against Italy on Sunday.
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August 29, 2025
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Legal battle ensues over will of man who had severe brain cancer
THE will of a man with severe brain cancer, made about a month before his death, was challenged by his two siblings, who said that he lacked testamentary capacity due to his illness.
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August 29, 2025
The Mercury
A weekend without rugby?
CAN you believe it, no rugby this weekend? How will the damsels of the Pub With No Name, in Morningside, amuse themselves?
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August 29, 2025
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5 financial pitfalls SMEs must avoid to thrive
SOUTH Africa’s Money Smart Week 2025, running from 25-31 August, comes at a crucial time for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), many of which are walking a financial tightrope.
3 min |
August 29, 2025
The Mercury
A call to humanity: Finding beauty in life's journey
May you become fully human, knowing that the natural human urge toward being inhuman helps no one.
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