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Warning signs: how to spot and avoid Ponzi Schemes
AS ‘EXCLUSIVE’ investment opportunities promising extraordinary returns become increasingly common in South Africa, Certified Financial Planner Tyron Lessing reveals the three critical warning signs of modern Ponzi schemes and explains how emotional biases can lead even savvy investors astray.
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October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Empowering lessons for young women
PARENTS, please teach your daughters: You never have to shrink, soft-pedal, or sell yourself short in order to secure a loving, lasting relationship.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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The Post Office can once again deliver to the people of South Africa
AS I write this, ’'m reminded of an old proverb: “A cat that dreams of becoming a lion must begin by losing its appetite for rats.”
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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Police Commissioner Masemola reveals 'criminal cartels' working to remove him from office
NATIONAL Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola yesterday expressed his wish to complete his term of office, a rarity for his predecessors, who faced premature exits.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Siyabonga Nomvethe urges Bafana Bafana players to stay focused in final World Cup qualifiers push
FORMER Bafana Bafana striker Siyabonga Nomvethe has urged Hugo Broos and his side to remain focused on their journey as they chase qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Winds gone, waves are down - it's go time anglers!
WIND’S GONE, WAVES ARE DOWN — IT’S GO TIME, ANGLERS!
3 min |
October 10, 2025
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This 'Officer' may be in command
PUNTERS face a cracking ten-race card on the turf at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday with a number of last season's top contenders making their seasonal debuts as well as many runners having their pipe-openers before heading to raid the Highveld's big features, the Gr1 Betway Summer Cup seemingly high on their agendas.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
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BRICS provides a resilient balance in global politics and trade
IN AN era of intensifying geopolitical competition and economic uncertainty, BRICS has emerged as a resilient balancing force in global politics and trade.
4 min |
October 10, 2025
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SIU conducts raid on Maumela's luxury residential property in Sandton
Investigation targets assets connected to Tembisa Hospital scandal
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Keeping the muscle car tradition alive
WITH the automotive world rapidly hurtling towards electrification and emissions reduction, the muscle car is now officially on the endangered species list.
4 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
The practical sedan for city driving in an SUV world
I'VE had a soft spot for Honda for a while. A few years ago, my parents were involved in a horrific accident on the N3 just outside Harrismith in a Honda Jazz.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
AFGHAN TALIBAN MINISTER BEGINS FIRST INDIA VISIT
AFGHANISTAN'S UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India yesterday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa tells high-level summit SA is ready for G20
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ready to host a “very successful” G20 Summit, which will take place in Johannesburg, Gauteng, from November 22 to 23.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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ETFs offer hope for South Africa's savings crisis, according to report
SOUTH Arfrica’s poor savings culture remains one of the country’s most pressing financial challenges, according to Prescient Fund Services.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
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Panyaza Lesufi’s Tembisa hospital stunt a new low – even for the ANC
THE DA condemns Panyaza Lesufi and his ANC allies for exploiting the Tembisa Hospital SIU report for cheap political gain.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Hamas, Israel agree on deal
ISRAEL and Hamas yesterday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
6 habits to cut your fuel costs today
WITH fuel prices on a rollercoaster and household budgets under constant pressure, South African drivers are looking for ways to squeeze more kilometres out of every tank.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Tense moments as JSC interviews candidates for vacancies at KZN High Court
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) yet again experienced some uncomfortable moments yesterday during its interviews to fill vacancies in the superior court across the country - this time when Chief Justice Mandisa Maya had to rebuke a candidate for referring to a female who had lodged a complaint against him, as “that woman”.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Equites Property Fund embarks on UK asset disposal to reinvest in SA logistics sector
EQUITES Property Fund, a specialist logistics real estate investment trust, has initiated a phased disposal of its UK assets as it seeks to reinvest in the burgeoning South African logistics sector.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
US sanctions on oil firm ‘in force’
US SANCTIONS on Serbia's Russian-owned NIS oil company, which runs the country’s sole refinery, came into force yesterday after months of delays.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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What the Springboks can teach us about building a winning economy
WHEN the final whistle blew and the Springboks lifted the Rugby Championship trophy — shortly after defending their Rugby World Cup crown — a wave of unity swept across South Africa. For a brief, golden moment, 62 million people stood as one.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
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AYO has nothing to do with PIC CIO suspension
SPECULATION has incorrectly linked the Public Investment Corporation's (PIC) suspension of its chief investment officer (CIO), Kabelo Rikhotso, to its investment in AYO Technology Solutions.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
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Manufacturing activity's decline expected to weigh on country's third-quarter growth
Motor vehicles, parts & accessories, and transport equipment registers highest growth rate, expanding by 4.7% year on year
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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Bok power and the rise of Feinberg-Mngomezulu
HOW about this for a fixture that would rival a World Cup final — the British and Irish Lions versus a Rugby Championship Dream Team?
5 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Minister Manamela condemns Fort Hare University student unrest
THE unrest at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) has sparked widespread condemnation from both government and parliamentary authorities, following violent protests that have halted academic programmes and resulted in significant property damage due to arson.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff says SAPS raided his home
CEDRICK Nkabinde, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu claims that he is being targeted after police raided his home during his absence and allegedly assaulted his brother thinking that it was him.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Senior cop Sibiya accuses SAPS of targeting him following home raid
SUSPENDED Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has expressed feelings of betrayal and persecution following a police raid on his home yesterday.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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Mr Price Foundation sets sights on empowering 500 000 youth by 2035
IN A BOLD move to combat the alarming levels of youth unemployment in South Africa, the Mr Price Foundation has unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at economically empowering 500,000 young people by 2035.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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Krugerrand investors strike it rich after 30 years
GOLD has surged to record highs, and South Africans who bought Krugerrands 30 years ago have seen extraordinary returns.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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Nothing has changed': Broos confident despite blow ahead of Zimbabwe
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shrugged off any talk of panic following the recent Fifa-imposed points deduction, insisting his team remains firmly on course to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in America.
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