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President Trump, Xi Jinping ease fight on tariffs and critical rare earths
DONALD Trump and Xi Jinping agreed on Thursday to calm the trade war between China and the United States that has roiled global markets, with Washington cutting some tariffs and Beijing committing to keep supplies of critical rare earths flowing.
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October 31, 2025
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Disgraceful ruling against Wessels must be challenged in court
SOUTH African rugby and the United Rugby Championship have enjoyed a protracted honeymoon over the last three years or so, but the disgraceful handling of the Jan-Hendrik Wessels affair has ended that.
3 min |
October 31, 2025
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Mashego thriving at Durban City under Hunt
TERRENCE Mashego and Durban City are fast becoming a match made in heaven, and that’s why the left-back is grateful to the club and coach Gavin Hunt for reviving his career.
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October 31, 2025
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Producer prices rise slightly in September, but experts say no cause for concern
SOUTH Africa's producer price inflation (PPI) for final manufactured goods edged slightly higher in September, rising to 2.3% year-on-year from 2.1% in August, according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
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Humanity in the Al era: Dr Survé's message to IPSA graduates
THE 2025 graduation ceremony for the International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) was a celebration not only of academic success, but of intellect, faith, and human purpose.
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October 31, 2025
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Google invests R49m to support AI skills development
GOOGLE has announced a R49 million funding through Google.org to support AI skills development, education, online safety and cybersecurity in South Africa.
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October 30, 2025
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Deputy Minister’s redundancy admission fuels calls to abolish position
ACTIONSA's proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the position of deputy ministers was once again validated by the shocking testimony delivered before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee this week by one of the two deputy ministers of police, Cassel Mathale MP.
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October 30, 2025
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Transnet says new harbour equipment will boost efficiency
TRANSNET SOC Ltd (\"Transnet\") is investing close to a billion rand on key infrastructure to improve efficiency at its Durban Container Terminal operations.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Commission hears claim of Molefe-Mchunu friendship ties
Bodyguard revealed alleged connection during businessman's arrest
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Insights gained: Reflections from the Startup20 South Africa experience
IN APRIL 2025, South Africa assumed the leadership of the Startup20, an official Engagement Group of the G20.
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October 30, 2025
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Piastri needs to adapt quicker if he wants to be champion
OSCAR Piastri's near-flawless Formula 1 season hit its first real snag in Mexico City.
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October 30, 2025
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Public relations vs marketing: How can PR elevate your small business venture
PUBLIC relations (PR) and marketing are often terms that are used interchangeably.
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October 30, 2025
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Police probe into Goolam Vawda ongoing amidst spat over 'contract'
GAUTENG police say they are continuing to investigate the social media abuse case opened by former Cabinet minister Lindiwe Sisulu against activist Goolam Vawda, as Vawda finds himself in a spat with the Sunday World newspaper over a 'reneged contract.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
DA’S SECRECY WEAKENS FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
THE DA has been one the main parties making the loudest noise about alleged police infiltration by criminal cartels while conveniently ignoring the secrecy that continues to shroud a similar issue where it governs in the Western Cape.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Glencore reports significant drop in ferrochrome production
GLENCORE'S ferrochrome production fell by 51% to 436 kt year-to-date to September 31 after operations at its Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters were suspended in May and June 2025 respectively, the London and JSE listed group said.
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October 30, 2025
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At least 64 killed in war-like Rio drug raids
BODIES piled up in poor neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro this week as police launched their biggest ever raids on the city's drug traffickers, leaving at least 64 dead in warlike scenes.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Two employers and 47 illegal workers arrested in major labour inspection in Mandeni
TWO employers and 47 illegal foreign nationals have been arrested in a largescale inspection blitz carried out by the Department of Employment and Labour in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mandeni, in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
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October 30, 2025
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Linde highlights South Africa cricket's depth after dominant victory over Pakistan
GEORGE Linde could not hide his satisfaction after a somewhat experimental South African side brushed aside Pakistan in the first T20 International in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
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October 30, 2025
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Fitness boss Rush Tush: why women must stop apologising for their success
FITNESS influencer and unapologetic boss Rush Tush, real name Rushda Moosajee, is here to remind us all that women don't need to apologise for success.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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Fugitive ex-PM says Bangladesh vote risks deepening divide
BANGLADESH'S fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina warned yesterday that holding elections without her party - the first since her overthrow - was \"sowing the seeds\" of further division in her country.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
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Sundowns' Premiership reign set to be tested as Pirates close in
SO often, Mamelodi Sundowns have been the hunter - the ruthless predator that has feasted on its prey with the utmost brutality.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
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PayInc Net Salary Index points to firmer job market in 03 as salaries rise
THE PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2.1 million earners in South Africa, increased for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
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Weekend of drama, colour and class
A PACKED weekend of bowls delivered every ingredient fans could hope for - suspense, colour, camaraderie and some truly memorable performances.
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October 30, 2025
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KZN Transport SCOPA hearing uncovers failures
THE DA is deeply concerned by the findings presented in the Auditor-General's (AG) report and by responses received by the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) during the KZN Department of Transport (DoT) hearing held this week.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
NZ police raid shipping insurer
NEW Zealand police raided a shipping insurer's offices over allegations it offered cover to tankers breaking Russian sanctions, a senior detective said yesterday.
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October 30, 2025
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Proteas Women crush England in 'unreal' victory
THESE really are amazing times for South African cricket.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
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Primary Health Properties gets competition green light for Assura acquisition
PRIMARY Health Properties (PHP) has confirmed that UK authorities have raised no competition concerns regarding its proposed £1.7 billion (R22.61 billion) acquisition of Assura plc.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa becomes the first country to robe court interpreters
SOUTH Africa is now the first country to officially robe court interpreters - a step taken to recognise the important role interpreters play in the justice system.
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October 30, 2025
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HPCSA sanctions Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng for unprofessional conduct
THE South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) welcomes the ruling by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) finding Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, guilty of unprofessional conduct for using abusive and inappropriate language on social media and for bringing the medical profession into disrepute.
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October 30, 2025
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ATNS targets November to fix flight procedures at Kruger airport, full upgrade by mid-2026
THE Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has set late November as the earliest date to resolve issues with Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), while aiming to complete similar work at Polokwane Airport by Christmas Day.
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