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The Mercury
Matlala held SAPS top brass 'in palm of his hand'
Explosive testimony uncovers corruption within police ranks
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October 31, 2025
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South Africans who worked in UK may qualify for substantial pension payouts
THOUSANDS of South Africans who previously worked in the United Kingdom may be eligible for UK State Pension benefits worth millions of rands, but remain unaware of their entitlement.
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October 31, 2025
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Concerns over the future of athletics in KwaZulu-Natal due to deteriorating stadiums
THE KWAZULU-NATAL ATHLETICS (KZNA) body is sounding the alarm over the future of athletics in the province, revealing that several stadiums that should be at the forefront of athletics development are not licensed to do so because of their poor condition.
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October 31, 2025
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Sunshine, storms, screaming reels – the bite is on!
THE KingFisher’s Scratch & Win Event is officially up and running, and anglers across KwaZulu-Natal are already diving into the action.
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October 31, 2025
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Court finds that Inkosi Albert Luthuli 'was beaten to death'
THE Pietermaritzburg High Court yesterday ruled that Nobel laureate Inkosi Albert Luthuli was beaten to death by apartheid police, working in conjunction with employees from the then South African Railway Company.
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October 31, 2025
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eThekwini ratepayers urge action on billing issues amid debt relief
RATEPAYERS in eThekwini have urged the municipality to address billing issues so that they can fully benefit from the Special Debt Relief Programme implemented by the city.
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October 31, 2025
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Dis-Chem's plans for 2026: New stores, mobile app, loyalty program
DIS-CHEM has outlined a string of ambitious initiatives for its 2026 financial year and beyond, including opening 32 new stores, the launch of a “Store of the Future Concept” early in 2027, and a new mobile app midyear.
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October 31, 2025
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South Africa exits FATF greylist: what this means for trust compliance
EXITING the greylist setting the tone for increased compliance efforts, also for non-compliant trustees
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October 31, 2025
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A year of protests divided Serbia
WHEN Vesna Senicic describes the division she feels after a year of protests in Serbia, she uses a grim metaphor for families desperately trying to avoid bitter political fights.
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October 31, 2025
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PROTEAS WOMEN FACE DESTINY
THE Proteas Women have booked their date with destiny on Sunday in Navi Mumbai. A first-ever appearance in an ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final now beckons.
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October 31, 2025
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SA's first range-extended EV bakkie, aims to hit a sweet spot
THE Changan brand launches in South Africa this week, with the Alsvin sedan, the CS75 Pro SUV and the Hunter bakkie spearheading the initial lineup, but the excitement does not end there.
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October 31, 2025
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You won't believe what happened
Our driver's epic journey from crashes to comebacks
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October 31, 2025
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KwaZulu-Natal top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi warns against lawlessness
KWAZULU-NATAL provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has said “police will be out in full force” during the coming festive season safety operations, and officers “will not negotiate with law breakers”.
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October 31, 2025
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Coordinated public action should now be felt in Parliament meetings
ACCESS to higher education in South Africa has been a contested space since the dawn of democracy.
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October 31, 2025
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Shell's net profit jumps despite lower oil prices
BRITISH oil and gas giant Shell on Thursday said its net profit rose 24 percent in the third quarter as trading margins and sales volumes improved, despite falling oil prices.
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October 31, 2025
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New global governance calls for integrity
China’s governance approach offers lessons in practical reforms
4 min |
October 31, 2025
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TRUMP ORDERS US TO START nuclear WEAPONS TESTING
US President Donald Trump said yesterday he had ordered the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons testing on a level with China and Russia -- just minutes before opening a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
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October 31, 2025
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De Allende relishes clash with old teammates as Springboks face Japan
FEW know Japanese club rugby better than Damian de Allende, and the seasoned Springbok centre has warned that the Boks should not expect a walk in the park when they face Japan at Wembley Stadium tomorrow.
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October 31, 2025
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KZN special schools closed, Premier vows to act
THREE weeks after schools reopened, many special schools in the province remain closed, with the KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier committing to resolve the issues that have prevented special needs children from attending class.
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October 31, 2025
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Macpherson launches framework to address contractor underperformance
PUBLIC Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has revealed the South African Construction Action Plan (SACAP), a new framework to deal with delayed construction projects and restore accountability.
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October 31, 2025
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How Kapp and Brits’ bathroom chat changed Proteas’ World Cup destiny
MARIZANNE Kapp and Tazmin Brits are among the most senior members of the Proteas side. Just one year separates them at 35 and 34 years old respectively.
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October 31, 2025
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Beefmaster Group eyes Asian markets as South Africa deepens agricultural trade ties
BEEFMASTER Group, one of South Africa's leading beef producers, has said that unlocking agricultural exports to Asia will be key to boosting the country’s agribusiness growth and creating new opportunities for farmers.
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October 31, 2025
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Democrats are the party of un-Americans and socialism
DEVELOPMENTS in America these days show that there are two types of Americans: democratic Americans and un-Americans.
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October 31, 2025
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Alleged gunmen in AKA, Tibz double murder case abandon extradition appeal in Eswatini
THE alleged gunmen in the daring murder of award-winning South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz’ Motsoane are expected to return to SA after they abandoned the appeal against extradition.
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October 31, 2025
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No breaking the Golden Rule
AFTER a relatively quiet period Peter Muscutt's stable has starting to turn again and he saddles Golden Rule in a tough handicap, seventh race on the nine-race card that heads proceedings on the turf at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening.
3 min |
October 31, 2025
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Russian oil imports halted at refinery
INDIAN state-backed refiner HPCL-Mittal Energy has halted purchases of Russian crude after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow's two largest oil companies, the firm said.
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October 31, 2025
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Slot defends League Cup selection despite not meeting 'Liverpool standards'
LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot defended his decision to name a much-changed side after a 3-0 League Cup exit to Crystal Palace on Wednesday extended the Reds' miserable run.
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October 31, 2025
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White slams ‘flawed’ SA rugby system after Sharks axe Plumtree
FORMER Bulls coach Jake White has come out to bat for Sharks boss John Plumtree, who this week was informed that he would be replaced as head coach at the end of the current season.
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October 31, 2025
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Datatec more than doubles interim dividend after a 109.5% surge in headline earnings
DATATEC, the global provider of ICT solutions and services, has reported a striking 109.5% increase in headline earnings per share for the six months to August 31 after enhancing profit in its Westcon division and evolving its recurring software and services portfolio.
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October 31, 2025
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Tax collection increase bodes well for South Africa
ACTIONSA welcomes the news that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has collected R18 billion more in tax revenue than projected for the first six months of the financial year, proving that when SARS is properly funded, South Africa wins.
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