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Goolam Vawda, the 'untouchable cyberbully' in ANC factional battles
GOOLAM Vawda, who has been accused of cyberbullying and defaming politicians, including former Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and other prominent South Africans, is allegedly being used as a proxy to fight ANC factional battles.
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November 03, 2025
The Mercury
History classes in Oz
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November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Concern over KZN education department's slow progress on teacher vetting
THE Department of Basic Education (DBE) has raised concern over KwaZulu-Natal's slow progress in vetting teachers against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO), warning that the province's financial and logistical constraints threaten efforts to ensure the safety of learners.
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November 03, 2025
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Ouaddou backs young talent, Dansin answers with stunning equaliser
ABDESLAM Ouaddou is a fearless players' coach. As long as a player is good enough to fit into his philosophy and team organisation, he will throw him in the deep end.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
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Hammers strike to land first blow under Nuno
NUNO Espirito Santo celebrated his first win as West Ham manager yesterday as his spirited team battled from behind to beat Newcastle 3-1 at the London Stadium.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
KZN Cabinet reshuffle on the cards
Political tension rises in the GPU
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Court rules Nersa's municipal electricity hikes approval is unconstitutional
THE Gauteng High Court, Pretoria has ruled that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa) approval for the implementation of municipal electricity tariff hikes, without the use of proper cost studies and public participation processes, is unconstitutional.
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November 03, 2025
The Mercury
eThekwini Municipality must shoulder the blame for growing debt
IN REFERENCE to the article, eThekwini ratepayers call for action on billing issues in light of extended debt relief programme, The Mercury October 30, the municipality must shoulder the blame for quite a big portion of their debtor's book.
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November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa holds secret GNU retreat
Political tension rises in the GPU
2 min |
November 03, 2025
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Adoption of the eThekwini service delivery policy framework hailed
THE DA in eThekwini welcomes the adoption of the Development and Service Delivery Partnering Policy Framework during the full Council meeting held on October 30.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
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MC Mining’s Makhado Project shows strong progress as share price rises 15%
MC Mining's share price shot up over 15% on Friday afternoon after it reported that the development of its Makhado Project is progressing strongly, with coal plant commissioning activities expected to start in December 2025.
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November 03, 2025
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Despite water issues, Morero insists Johannesburg is G20-ready
Mayor Dada Morero says the city is ready to host the upcoming G20 Summit despite ongoing water challenges in several parts of the metro.
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November 03, 2025
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How South Africans reproduce apartheid's most dangerous habit
THERE is a particular theatre to South African political life: we know how to gather, how to convene, how to fill auditoriums when history arrives clothed in urgency.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
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Why South Africa’s COP30 message must put energy security at the core of climate ambition
IN THE energy sector, we know one truth too well: you cannot industrialise in the dark.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
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CESA calls for action to improve maintenance, governance and technical capacity of SA’s roads
SOUTH Africa's road infrastructure is the backbone of our economy and vital for the safety and mobility of our people. Yet there's a persistent gap between the engineering expertise we have and the reality of managing and developing our roads effectively.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
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WHY AUNTS MATTER JUST AS MUCH AS MOTHERS IN RAISING GIRLS
WHEN I left the Eastern Cape for Cape Town all those years ago, I thought I was just coming here to study.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
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Sars clean up is an important victory after state capture years
ONE OF THE challenges of being a noisy democracy is that in our hunt for scandals, we often miss important victories, especially those that improve the lives of the working class.
4 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Parliament sets sights on probing allegations of "mega-looting" at PIC
Parliament confirms probe into threat to R3.5 trillion in public servants' pensions portfolio
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November 03, 2025
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Renergen reports increased interim taxed loss, advances Virginia Gas Project
RENERGEN increased its taxed loss to R139.7 million from R70.4m for the six months to end-August 2025, but it was a period of many initiatives aimed at getting the helium and liquefied natural gas (LNG) Virginia Gas Project (VGP) to run at nameplate capacity.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Sacha has magic feel for the game, says Rassie
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus is delighted with his team's 61-7 defeat of Japan at the weekend, but says the match was always a warm-up for this week's monumental encounter with France in Paris.
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November 03, 2025
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South Africa accelerates economic reforms as Operation Vulindlela gains momentum
SOUTH Africa's ambitious reform drive under Operation Vulindlela gained significant traction in the second quarter of 2025/26, with notable progress in the energy, logistics, and digital transformation sectors, according to the latest progress report released on Friday.
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November 03, 2025
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Pakistan seal T20 series win as Proteas show growing pains
SOUTH Africa's young T20 side learnt some harsh lessons in Lahore on Saturday night as Pakistan completed a 2-1 comeback series win with a four-wicket victory in the decider ~ exposing the Proteas’ inexperience but also, coach Shukri Conrad believes, helping to paint a clearer picture for next year’s T20 World Cup.
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November 03, 2025
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Masotti throws support behind under-fire Plumtree
THE Sharks’ American boss, Marco Masotti, has come out in support of beleaguered coach John Plumtree and says help is on the way as the team negotiates a difficult start to the United Rugby Championship.
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November 03, 2025
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Impala Platinum first quarter 6E production declines 5% amid rising prices
Impala Platinum Holdings' share price fell 4.89% on Friday after the mining group reported that 6E production volumes had decreased by 5% through the group's first quarter to September 30.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
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Civilian deaths spark protests following Biya's election
THE death of a father in Cameroon's coastal city of Douala, who witnesses said was shot dead by a soldier, underscored the fear gripping the country since the contested reelection of President Paul Biya.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
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US cuts interest rates to lowest bank rate in three years - Chris Harmse
The US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has cut interest rates for the second time this year. The FOMC officials agreed to another 25 basis points (0.25%) cut, that lowers its benchmark lending rate to a range between 3.75% and 4%.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
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Department of Agriculture defends itself after wasteful spending audit
THE Department of Agriculture has moved to defend itself following concern over the Auditor-General's report indicating a qualified audit opinion and a surge in fruitless and wasteful expenditure during the 2024/25 financial year.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
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Experienced stars set to dominate Broos’ squad
HUGO Broos is set to put his head on the block later this week, and announce the final 23-member squad that will face Zambia in an international friendly next Saturday.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
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IT'S TIME TO JAIL THE LOOTERS
THE tide of corruption that has long eroded the foundations of our nation is finally, and forcefully, being exposed.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
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The rails we lost: How South Africa squandered its continental mandate for rolling stock
IN 2015, the African Union (AU) assigned South Africa the continental mandate to lead the manufacturing of rolling stock for Africa. The decision recognised South Africa's industrial base, engineering expertise and infrastructure as the continent's most advanced. It was an opportunity to anchor regional industrialisation, create skilled employment and supply trains, coaches and components to a growing African market.
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