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Dumbledore brings magic to the Country course
RACING returned to the country course at Hollywoodbets Durbanville yesterday, and there were some sparkling performances to report on.
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August 28, 2025
The Mercury
Gauteng principal's axing upheld after pupils drowned on a school trip
A GAUTENG school principal's attempt to overturn her dismissal at the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) was unsuccessful after she lost her job when two boys drowned during an unauthorised school trip.
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August 28, 2025
The Mercury
Top five tips for launching a successful hospitality business during the G20
AS SOUTH Africa gears up to host the G20 Leaders Summit in November - the first ever on African soil - the spotlight on our hospitality sector has never been brighter.
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August 28, 2025
The Mercury
Buthelezi's grave officially unveiled as a provincial heritage site in Ulundi
THE late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezis grave was yesterday unveiled as a provincial heritage site at the KwaPhindangene Royal Residence, Mahlabathini, outside Ulundi in the north of the province.
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August 28, 2025
The Mercury
Women entrepreneurs in South Africa: Overcoming challenges, driving economic growth
SOUTH Africa has the second-highest proportion of women-owned businesses in Africa, after Botswana.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Were Boks pulling punches with Eden Park on the horizon?
IN 2018 and 2019, it was clear that Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks prioritised their away matches against the All Blacks.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Everyday foods and drinks that are loading us up with sugar
SWEET DECEPTION
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Elderly citizens march to Parliament
ELDERLY citizens, joined by community leaders and activists, marched from Cape Town's Grand Parade to Parliament yesterday, demanding dignity, fair treatment, and a “living wage” in place of the current social grants system.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
SA Women’s team gears up for World Cup prep in Durban
THE Proteas’ Women’s team preparations for the ICC World Cup are earnestly underway in Durban, according to coach Mandla Mashimbyi.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Louw likely to anchor scrum as Ntlabakanye fights doping charge
THE South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) says Asenathi Ntlabakanye is not currently serving a ban, and that it was SA Rugby’s decision to withdraw him from the Springboks’ Rugby Championship tour of New Zealand.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Court denies rapist’s appeal against teen victim's testimony
FAILING to poke holes in the credible testimony of his 13-year-old rape victim and her mother, a rapist’s appeal against his conviction and sentence has failed in the Western Cape High Court.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Legal battle over US foreign aid cuts
ONCE a child is born HIV-positive or a malnourished infant dies, no restoration of funds can undo the loss. Each day of suspended aid compounds the toll: vaccination gaps fuel outbreaks, treatment lapses seed drug-resistant strains, and shuttered clinics sever lifelines for survivors of violence and displacement.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Cartoonish creature found in Oz
A chance discovery of a 25 million-year-old fossil on an Australian beach has allowed paleontologists to identify a rare, entirely new species that could unlock mysteries of whale evolution, according to the Associated Press.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Climate action can’t wait - and neither can Africa
CLIMATE change is no longer a future problem - it’s happening now, and having dramatic impacts, especially on vulnerable countries and including on our own continent.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
IEC registers 34 new political parties, total hits record 472 in South Africa
THE Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has registered 34 new political parties since the 2024 general elections — pushing the total number of officially registered parties to an unprecedented 472.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Intensive Energy Users confirm crippling electricity prices as labour warns of job losses
INTENSIVE Energy Users have released a stark warning regarding the ongoing challenges posed by remarkably high electricity prices in South Africa.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Heavy toll of Israel’s assault on Gaza
NETANYAHU has killed five more journalists and says sorry; it was a ‘tragic mishap.’ His forces struck a hospital in Gaza, and the five journalists were among the twenty or so killed.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Transport minister champions rail expansion to boost Africa's economy
Minister urges strategic shift from mere discussion to tangible delivery
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Mhlongo tips Sundowns to edge Chiefs
BENSON Mhlongo says Mamelodi Sundowns will beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 in tonight’s Betway Premiership match, even though he believes the Brazilians are a club lacking hunger.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Gambling Board boosts efforts to combat illegal online gambling
THE National Gambling Board (NGB) has sounded the alarm over a surge in illegal online gambling, warning South Africans to avoid unlicensed websites as enforcement efforts are stepped up.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Candidate vows to scrap lithium deals
BOLIVIAN right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge Quiroga this week vowed to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China if elected leader.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa's 2035 climate action targets: towards ambition, resilience and justice
THE Just Transition is central to South Africa's nationally determined contribution (NDC). Key planning instruments such as economic diversification, labour market readiness, social support, governance, and climate finance must drive the transition in ways that actively reduce structural inequalities linked to race, gender, geography and economic access. This means not only decarbonising high-emitting sectors but also introducing new sectors and deploying infrastructure that will open opportunities for employment, innovation, and inclusion.
3 min |
August 27, 2025
The Mercury
KZN police's successful week of arrests for illegal firearms, illicit drugs
DURING a week of nationwide police operations, KwaZulu-Natal led the country in arrests for illegal firearms and drug-related crimes.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Dumbledore ready to cast his magic
LET'S analyse the 7th Race on the card at Hollywoodbets Durbanville today, which is over 1250m at 4:20 PM.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI in expanding fight over competition
ELON Musk’: artificial intelligence company xAI sued Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Monday, alleging the two companies were colluding to disadvantage his AI venture and escalating his legal war against rivals over the technology.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Protesters call for hostage deal
PROTESTERS calling for an end to the war in Gaza and the return of hostages being held there, took to the streets in Israel yesterday ahead of a security cabinet meeting scheduled for the evening.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Top SA sprint trio take on world’s best at Diamond League Final in Zurich
THREE of the fastest men in South Africa will lead the country’s charge in the 100m sprint at the Wanda Diamond League final in Zurich, Switzerland, today and tomorrow: national record holder Akani Simbine, former Olympic semifinalist Shaun Maswanganyi and junior sensation Bayanda Walaza.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
SA top seed Harris books second-round date with Fritz
SOUTH Africa's top-ranked men's tennis player, Lloyd Harris, booked a place in the second round of the US Open against No 4 seed Taylor Fritz today after the qualifier stunned 39th seed Sebastian Baez with a straight sets 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 victory in Monday's opening round.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
Ngcobo and Shabalala back new signing Baartman to succeed at Chiefs
KAIZER Chiefs’ midfielders Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Mduduzi Shabalala have thrown their weight behind new teammate Luke Baartman, offering advice on handling the pressures of wearing the Amakhosi jersey and highlighting his potential to shine in Soweto.
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August 27, 2025
The Mercury
I’m a sweetheart but when I get that ball, I’m a monster, says Hele
SPRINGBOK men’s coach Rassie Erasmus must be looking across at his Women's counterpart Swys de Bruin with envy at the moment.
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