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South African enterprises are rapidly adopting Generative Al but without formal strategies, study finds
SOUTH African enterprises are rapidly integrating Generative AI (GenAI) into their operations, but most are doing so without formal strategies, dedicated leadership, or the infrastructure required to maximise value and minimise risk.
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July 18, 2025
The Mercury
Junior Boks to unleash Bomb Squad on New Zealand in World U20 final
THE Junior Springboks have taken a leaf out of the book of their senior counterparts and will field a 6-2 forward split on the bench for their World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand in Rovigo tomorrow night.
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July 18, 2025
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The revamped Grandland aiming to dethrone rivals
OPEL has completely revamped its Grandland SUV incorporating many of the features first seen in the Experimental concept car and now introduced on a production model.
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July 18, 2025
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Tryon: Golf, avocados and going full tilt
WHEN the spotlight is on her, Durban-born Proteas Women all-rounder Chloe Tryon generally rises to the occasion with her big-hitting displays and a cheeky spell or two. But off the field, she’s quite a simple, no-frills person who enjoys playing golf on her Xbox and eating smashed avocado on toast.
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July 18, 2025
The Mercury
SA, UK unite to transform infrastructure
Collaboration is set to harness the skills and expertise of UK companies
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July 18, 2025
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Political parties support increased funding for Border Management Authority
POLITICAL parties have supported the call made by the Border Management Authority (BMA) for it to get more funding in order to carry out its mandate.
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July 18, 2025
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Woodruff walking on a wing
GOTTA GO EDDIE is fast earning the dreaded label of being a ‘brass’ as he was run out of it once again in the first at Hollywoodbets Greyville yesterday, but at least he is consistent.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Why another Cabinet reshuffle is not off the table yet
There are limits to how the president could respond
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July 17, 2025
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Lerena on a championship mission
WITH under two weeks of the current season left to run, Gavin Lerena can all but sew up the Jockey Championship at Turffontein today where he has nine fancied rides on the 10-race card.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Luxury goods group Richemont sees strong first quarter sales growth
COMPAGNIE Financière Richemont SA increased sales 6% to €5.4 billion in the quarter to June 30, 2025, the Switzerland and JSE-listed luxury goods group that trades under brands such as Cartier, Paige and Van Cleef & Arpels said Wednesday.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Abrahamsen shocks sprinters as Pogacar hit the road
NORWAY’S Jonas Abrahamsen claimed a stunning victory on Stage 11 of the Tour de France on Wednesday, outwitting the sprinters to win in Toulouse, while defending champion Tadej Pogacar emerged largely unscathed after a late crash.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Ellis praises Banyana veteran ahead of quater-finals
WHEN Banyana Banyana scored four unanswered goals against Mali in their final Group C match of the Caf Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Monday, the world of football surely felt that the team that they have come to know had finally arrived in Morocco but coach Desiree Ellis was more impressed by veteran defender Lebogang Ramalepe.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Arendse embraces healthy competition in the Bok squad
HAVING strong competition in the Springbok squad gives players that wake-up call at times when they think they can rest on their laurels when running out for the national side.
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July 17, 2025
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ActionSA prepares for court battle against City over sewage crisis
SERVICE DELIVERY
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July 17, 2025
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Eskom admits to challenges in meeting 2030 emissions targets
Eskom executive says utility's power stations may struggle to meet emissions standards
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July 17, 2025
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Postbank asks Parliament to push for R1.7bn funding
POSTBANK CEO Nikki Mbengashe on Wednesday revealed the urgent need for R1.7 billion to maintain capital adequacy, following a challenging 18 months in which the bank has already expended more than R500 million of its own revenue to sustain operations.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
6 essential lessons to empower Africa's next generation of young entrepreneurs
AFRICA is brimming with youthful energy, creativity, and entrepreneurial potential. From Lagos to Nairobi, Accra to Johannesburg, a new generation of entrepreneurs is stepping up to build businesses that solve local problems, create jobs, and drive inclusive economic growth. These young innovators are not just the future of the continent, they’re already shaping it.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
FlySafair announces flight schedule changes amid strike threat from pilots
SALARY TALKS
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
ANC defies IFP-led cabinet decision in KZN
A POLITICAL clash which may threaten the stability of the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal is looming between the ANC and IFP.
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July 17, 2025
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Bomb Squad will ignite again, vows Smith
THE Springbok Bomb Squad knows they did not have the desired impact in the first Test against Italy, but that does not mean opposition sides have figured out how to defuse the famed replacement bench of the world champions.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Ackers' return: Bulls move will reignite a legacy that once roared in Jozi
ON the wall of my home office — past the cluttered table, a mess of papers full of stats and books on sport — hangs a poster I designed for The Star in 2017.
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July 17, 2025
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AngloGold Ashanti strengthens its position in North America's gold district with Augusta Gold acquisition
ANGLOGOLD Ashanti plans to acquire all of Canada-based gold exploration company Augusta Gold's shares at a price of C$1.70 per share, or about R1.99 billion, in cash.
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July 17, 2025
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Dr Survé: A global voice for justice, transformation
IN A WORLD choking on crisis and crippled by false messiahs, principled leadership has become the rarest currency.
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July 17, 2025
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Civil society groups applaud move towards a Basic Income Grant in South Africa
CIVIL society groups across South Africa are hailing the Department of Social Development's recent moves toward implementing a Basic Income Grant (BIG).
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July 17, 2025
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Dissolution of the Road Accident Fund board welcomed
MINISTER of Transport Barbara Creecy’s decision to dissolve the board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) has been welcomed by the Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) and others.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa's rental market sees strongest growth in years amid economic uncertainty
AS SOUTH Africa grapples with a continued weak economic outlook, a noteworthy shift is occurring in the residential property market.
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July 17, 2025
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The tale of two Tests: it's time for a two-tier system
IN the one corner, there was Lord’s. Splendid in all its regality. A full house on the fifth day enjoying a spectacle rivalled only by events at the very same ground just a few weeks earlier, when the Proteas lifted the Test mace in spectacular fashion.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
SA Open champion Naidoo 'in high spirits' ahead of Major debut at Royal Portrush
AS the sun rises over Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, South African golfer Dylan Naidoo is making his final preparations to tee off in his inaugural major tournament at the 153rd Open Championship.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Hometown hero Mcllroy leads the hot list of Royal Portrush contenders
THE Open returns to Royal Portrush this week as the world's top golfers descend on Northern Ireland, all with eyes on the Claret Jug.
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July 17, 2025
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South Africa needs prosecution, not more investigations
YOUR edition ‘Cadre deployment, corruption are the root causes of poor service delivery’ (July 10).
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