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Laurelin rules at Saratoga
HERE was plenty of racing around the globe for South African purists to support on Saturday and the highlight was the Gr 2 victory at Saratoga Downs by a Stephen and Jessica Jell-owned filly called Laurelin, although there was disappointment at Colonial Downs for the SA-bred pair Beach Bomb and Isivunguvungu, while South African Jockey Academy Graduate Kris Teetan managed a second and a third in five rides as captain of the Rest Of The World team in the Shargar Cup at Ascot.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
ConCourt rules on pension fund death benefits
IN A groundbreaking judgment regarding the distribution of death benefits, the Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that dependency must be assessed based on facts at the date of a member to a pension fund’s death, not at the time distribution decisions are made.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Newcomers Asia clinch the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup
ASIA made a winning debut at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, with a team comprising Suraj Narredu, Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata edging out Europe by one point in a thrilling conclusion to the international jockeys’ competition.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
‘He was like the devil himself’, says resident who filmed Gauteng toddler's brutal assault
A FATHER stands accused of the horrific murder of his four-year-old daughter in Gauteng.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Health Minister notes absence of mechanism to recover migrant treatment costs
THE provincial health departments lack a mechanism to reclaim unpaid costs incurred for treating migrants in the public health facilities from their countries of origin.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
All Share index remains bullish despite Trump's tariffs
THE All Share index on the JSE recorded once again a record-breaking week.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas lament missed chance in opening T201 defeat to Australia
THE Proteas were left to rue a crucial dropped catch in their 17-run loss in the opening T20I against Australia at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin yesterday, wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton admitted afterwards.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Strategy to fund the National Dialogue outlined
THE South African Presidency has responded to questions regarding the financial aspects of the upcoming National Dialogue, specifically addressing the anticipated costs of the first National Convention.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa’s National Dialogue: A cry for help or a catalyst for change?
FEW MOMENTS in South Africa's democratic history have so starkly reflected the widening gap between policy intention and institutional delivery.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
McKenzie under fire for racist tweets
Some posts date back to 2011
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
CORDOBA Historic mosque reopens after blaze
A FIRE ata historic mosque-turned-cathedral in Cordoba in southern Spain caused only “very localised damage,” the city’s mayor said at the weekend as the site reopened to the public.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
MUT community grieves as second driver is shot dead in two months
EMOTIONS ran high at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in uMlazi this week as staff gathered for the second memorial service in two months to honour a colleague killed in a shooting.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Springboks vs Wallabies: High-stakes opener to set tone
AS THE Springboks prepare to kick off their Rugby Championship title defence against Australia at Ellis Park this Saturday, head coach Rassie Erasmus finds himself navigating some complex choices that could significantly influence the outcome of the match.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Minister Ramokgopa's call for more affordable electricity can be a game changer
THE Minister for Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, made an important call this past week for the South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) to develop recommendations on how electricity can be made more affordable.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Pietersen praises resilience of Sharks' pups in close call against Cheetahs
SHARKS XV coach JP Pietersen praised the resilience shown by his young Currie Cup team in fronting up to the Free State Cheetahs, despite suffering a third loss on the bounce in the competition on Saturday evening at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont, west of Durban.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
SARB Governor warns of modest growth impact from US tariffs and global factors
SOUTH African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has warned that preliminary assessments suggested that South Africa's growth was being modestly affected by the United States’ tariffs and other external economic factors.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Kaizer Chiefs hoodoo strikes again as Stellenbosch suffer defeat
KAIZER Chiefs once again showcased their standing as Stellenbosch FC's hoodoo team with a hard-fought 2-0 victory in their Betway Premiership match at Athlone Stadium yesterday.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Chief Justice unveils new sexual harassment policy for judiciary
‘HISTORIC STEP’
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Thousands protest move to expand war
TEL AVIV
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Schreiber launches of phase two of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme
THE Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has announced the launch of phase two of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), a provess that boosts tourism from India and China to South Africa.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Salt: the unsung hero of your kitchen - more than just a seasoning
WHEN most people think of salt, they immediately associate it with flavour-enhancing savoury dishes, balancing sweetness or adding that final touch to a meal.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
The music Imbizo is making a comeback
THE Music Imbizo 2025 returns to the Durban ICC from August 26 to 30, under the theme “At the Root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the Power of IP’, and with a dynamic roster of keynote speakers, backed by a powerful coalition of strategic sponsors and partners committed to advancing Africa's creative economy.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
National dialogue is problematic and should have been held before the elections
A MARK Twain dilemma has beset South Africa in as far as the quest for a national dialogue is concerned. The Foundations which were instrumental in galvanising the idea have decided not to be present at the launch on the 15th of August. Former president Thabo Mbeki had also released a statement a few weeks ago on what would determine the outcome of a dialogue as the credibility of its constituent composition. President Cyril Ramaphosa is going ahead with or without the Foundations.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Maseko and Mkhize inspire Durban City’s perfect start
Durban City marked their first match under their current identity in the South Africa's top flight with a statement performance, brushing aside TS Galaxy 2-0 at the Mbombela Stadium yesterday.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Palace stun Reds to lift first Shield
CRYSTAL Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the Community Shield for the first time, prevailing 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley yesterday.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Manufacturing sector shows encouraging Signs with uptick in capacity utilisation
SOUTH Africa's manufacturing landscape revealed a modest improvement in production capacity utilisation for large enterprises, as new data from Stats SA indicates an increase to 77.7% in May 2025 from 77.6% in May 2024.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
ASP Isotopes Inc to begin uranium enrichment at Pelindaba facility
ASP Isotopes Inc (ASPI), the Nasdaq-listed company that plans a JSE listing, intends to begin uranium enrichment at the Pelindaba nuclear facility through an agreement with the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa).
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
Calls for Section 154 intervention in KwaDukuza Municipality
OPPOSITION parties in the embattled KwaDukuza Local Municipality have called on the provincial government to place the municipality under Section 154 as the ANC struggles to replace its fired mayor.
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August 11, 2025
The Mercury
US tariffs threaten livelihoods of farmers, warns agricultural sector
AGRICULTURAL associations believe that the 30% tariff announced by US President Donald Trump coming into effect on Friday will have a huge impact on the industry and operations.
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August 08, 2025
The Mercury
My take on the rand and South Africa’s future - Rayhaan Survé
ON THURSDAY, 24 July, an executive asked me whether they should hedge the Rand below R18 to the dollar. This was my short response:
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