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Empathy in action: Steps to support healing for others
I DEVISED a list of how to participate in the healing of men and women who have been hurt.
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Weaver Fintech's growth boosted by acquisition of 130 000 new women customers every month
WEAVER Fintech has declared a remarkable first half, a pretax profit surge of 48% to R370 million, attributed to a robust revenue growth of 29% that reached R2.6 billion.
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Controversial death benefit allocation overturned
THE decision to allocate a large portion of a death benefit to the financially independent son of a deceased man, while his unemployed life partner and her children only received a fraction of the benefit, was set aside by the Pension Funds Adjudicator.
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August 13, 2025
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Jennifer's inspiring journey to CEO of the Year
JENNIFER Reddy, chief executive officer of Morar Incorporated, recently was awarded the Private Sector CEO of the Year 2025 at the African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) of South Africa's Women of Substance Awards.
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August 13, 2025
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Community rallies for justice in horrific child murder
ANGRY Eldorado community members marched to Protea Magistrate's Court yesterday ahead of the appearance of a man who stands accused of the assault, rape, and murder of his four-year-old daughter.
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August 13, 2025
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Xi says China, Brazil can model ‘self-reliance’ for Global South
CHINAS President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart yesterday the two countries could set an example of “self-reliance” for emerging powers, as trade and geopolitical challenges mount.
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Masabata in a Klaas of her own, with one eye on World Cup glory
MASABATA Klaas is one of the few players in the Proteas Women's side who are juggling motherhood and the high demands of international cricket.
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August 13, 2025
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Parliament will not probe Gayton Mckenzie over k-word tweets
PARLIAMENT’S Ethics Committee will not investigate a racism complaint against Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie.
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August 13, 2025
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Waste: The silent giant that could completely transform our economy
THERE is a silent giant among us - ever present, seldom seen, and rarely understood.
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August 13, 2025
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Wallabies boost attack for Boks clash
ALOT has been made of the Wallabies’ newfound hard edge since the return to the starting lineup of players such as star forwards Will Skelton, Rob Valetini and Taniela Tupou.
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August 13, 2025
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Bafana claim first CHAN win, eyes now on Niger
BAFANA Bafana claimed their first victory at the African Nations Championship (CHAN), edging Guinea 2-1 to stay in contention for a place in the knockout stages.
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August 13, 2025
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Why smart women still struggle with money - and what to do about it
WE KNOW how to save, stretch a budget, cover school fees, and find the best deals. But ask us about investing or long-term financial planning, and many smart, capable women still feel like we're getting it wrong.
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August 13, 2025
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Emergency accommodation for flood victims to end by January 2027
ALL Transitional Emergency Accommodations (TEA) will be closed by January 2027, the KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements Department (DHS) said yesterday.
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August 13, 2025
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Poultry sector fears government concessions to US chicken imports threatens local industry
THE South African poultry industry has voiced concerns about the government's decision to facilitate the import of 72 000 metric tons of poultry from the United States as part of measures to boost trade and reduce the tariffs.
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August 13, 2025
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Black Eagle to get off to a flyer
RACING kicks off at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth at 12:10 p.m. today, and a competitive nine-race card awaits.
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August 13, 2025
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Sirius Real Estate to buy Hartlebury Trading Estate for R2.4bn, its ninth acquisition this year
SIRIUS Real Estate, JSE-listed owner of industrial parks in Germany and the UK, has announced a third acquisition in a week - it will buy Hartlebury Trading Estate in the UK for £101.1 million (R2.41 billion).
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
TAYLOR SWIFT ANNOUNCES ALBUM ‘PRE PRE-ORDER’
US POPSTAR Taylor Swift announced her 12th album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl,” for “pre pre-order” yesterday in posts on her website.
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
MKP rejects invitation to join the GNU
SOME opposition parties prefer to remain on the opposition benches as they flatly rejected the ANC’s suggestion to invite them into the Government of National Unity (GNU).
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August 13, 2025
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Women’s Month: Let’s remember those who fought for us
NONTOMBI VELELO
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August 13, 2025
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Labour unions welcome ‘long overdue’ new healthcare positions
THE announcement of 270 new posts to be advertised by KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has been welcomed by the South African Medical Association (SAMA), the Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA), and the DA in KwaZulu-Natal.
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Power, patronage, and the price of reform: Inside South Africa’s energy struggle
RECENT investigative reporting by Pieter-Louis Myburgh in the Daily Maverick into alleged bribery involving the suspended CEO of the Independent Development Trust and her spokesperson underscores how deeply embedded corruption has become in South Africa.
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Home Affairs partners with Capitec, FNB to expand passport and Smart ID services
THE Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber on Tuesday announced Capitec Bank and First National Bank (FNB) as the first banks that have elected to sign up to the Department’s new digital partnership model that will expand access to Smart ID and Passport services.
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
R779 million spent on private security for state-owned properties over five years
TAXPAYERS have paid R779 million over the past five years to provide private security at state-owned properties across the country.
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August 13, 2025
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South Africa should reconsider the use of reputational risk as a debanking mechanism
THE doctrine of public good, in relation to modern banking or banks, was introduced as early as 19th century.
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August 13, 2025
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Merafe Resources reports R233 million profit decline amid global ferrochrome market downturn
MERAFE Resources said Tuesday that the prolonged economic downturn in the global ferrochrome market had led to a significant R233 million profit decline for the six months ended June 30. Challenges such as high energy costs and increased competition from China that were faced by the ferrochrome industry in South Africa have led to the suspension of several of the group's smelting operations in the second quarter of 2025.
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Mining activity accelerates in June driven by PGM, showing promise for GDP growth
SOUTH Africa's productive sectors are poised to make a significant impact on the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the second quarter of 2025, as new data reveals a positive uptick in both mining and manufacturing output.
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August 13, 2025
The Mercury
GPAA refutes allegations of mismanagement amid scrutiny over office lease agreements
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August 13, 2025
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Inside the Just Transition and women, and how its intertwined with emancipation
SINCE 1994, South Africa has made substantive progress in advancing the rights of women, strengthening their representation in decision-making positions and developing gender-responsive policies and legislation.
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August 13, 2025
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Vodacom, Airtel sign network infrastructure agreement to drive digital inclusion
VODACOM Group and Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries.
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August 13, 2025
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Manamela unpacks NSFAS overhaul
Post-School Education and Training task team to be established
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