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Sacha sizzles, brutal blunders, set-piece superiority
THE drama at Kings Park was unrelenting as the Springboks fluctuated between the sublime and the ridiculous in thrashing Argentina 67-30. Here are five takeaways from a memorable Rugby Championship match.
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September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Agoa dilemma: why poultry could be the sacrificial lamb
IN 2015, when South Africa agreed to American demands to remove anti-dumping restrictions on United States chicken imports, the decision was sold as a narrow concession to secure broader benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).
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September 29, 2025
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8 overlooked symptoms of cervical cancer:
WHAT if your body was trying to warn you about something serious, but the signs were so subtle you missed them?
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September 29, 2025
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Aggressive squirrel spreads terror
PEOPLE in the San Francisco Bay Area of the US are being terrorised by an aggressive squirrel, according to the Associated Press. The squirrel has sent at least two people for emergency medical treatment.
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September 29, 2025
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Unsafe abortions contribute to an alarming 13% of preventable deaths
AS THE world marked International Safe Abortion Day yesterday, an alarm has been raised over the staggering prevalence of unsafe abortions worldwide, urging decisive action to ensure women and girls have access to safe and legal abortion services.
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September 29, 2025
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Balancing love and boundaries: A mother's dilemma
MY youngest son just turned 18. He is in matric and will soon travel for tertiary studies. We have nurtured in him a respectful heart for his parents and, with a Christian influence, a healthy regard for boundaries and authority.
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September 29, 2025
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Trump seeks ruling on his birthright citizenship order
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump's administration has asked the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of his executive order ending birthright citizenship for children whose parents entered the US illegally, CNN reported.
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September 29, 2025
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Lessons unlearned: the hidden costs of SA’s public education
IN SOUTH Africa, the bitter irony of education is that a certificate often signals neither mastery nor mobility. Each year, thousands of matriculants emerge from underfunded schools with qualifications that cannot secure them work or dignity.
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September 29, 2025
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TEACHERS ARE NOT THE ENEMY
THE classroom should be a sanctuary of learning, a partnership between the dedicated professionals at the front and the supportive families at home. Yet, in a growing number of South African schools, this vital partnership is breaking down, replaced by a toxic environment of aggression and entitlement.
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September 29, 2025
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Boks keep champagne on ice after Argentina blitz
THE Springboks were all smiles on Saturday night after they put 67 sparkling points past Argentina in Durban, but Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus said the champagne is on ice until they complete the Rugby Championship job in London this week.
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September 29, 2025
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Moremi eyes Bafana World Cup selection after brace for Pirates
TSHEPANG Moremi is starting to look the part at Orlando Pirates, and that augurs well for his club coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.
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September 29, 2025
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Iran denounces 'unjustifiable' return of UN sanctions
IRAN yesterday condemned as “unjustifiable” the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme, after the collapse of talks with Western powers and Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear sites.
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September 29, 2025
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Relief for Kaze after shoot-out victory for Chiefs breaks winless slump
KAIZER Chiefs’ co-interim coach Cedric Kaze cut an animated figure during the team’s progression into the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary qualifiers on Saturday afternoon.
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September 29, 2025
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Teen sensation Thompson makes big splash
TEEN swimming sensation Jessica Thompson made the biggest splash at the SA Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg, which ended yesterday, grabbing a whopping five gold medals in the first three days of competition.
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September 29, 2025
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Wife seeks equitable fair share of husband's assets after years of support
THE court gave a divorcing woman, who is married to her husband out of community of property, the green light to claim her share of her husband’s estate, which she said she had helped build over the years through emotional support, raising the children and helping run the family lodge, without ever being paid.
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September 29, 2025
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Proteas wrap up World Cup preparations with comfortable win
THE Proteas Women put the finishing touches to their World Cup preparations with a four-wicket win over Pakistan in yesterday’s ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, a victory built on strong all-round performances by the South Africans.
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September 29, 2025
The Mercury
KZN police dismantle alleged extortion syndicate, 3 arrested
POLICE in KwaZulu-Natal say they have dismantled a syndicate accused of extorting student residence owners and foreign-owned businesses, arresting three men in separate raids in Durban and Eshowe.
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September 29, 2025
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Global economic conditions are deteriorating: WEF economists
The impact of recent tariffs impossed by the US on a multitude of countries at the centre of it all
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September 29, 2025
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Bok Boan still needs to ‘pinch myself’
THE Springboks know the job is far from finished, and their emphatic 67-30 demolition of Argentina in Durban was a statement of intent - but the Rugby Championship title is not yet secured.
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September 29, 2025
The Mercury
THE NEW SARS TAX REGULATIONS: MZANSI CREATIVES WEIGH IN
SOUTH African influencers are speaking out after the South African Revenue Service (SARS) confirmed that digital creators will be required to declare all income, including gifts and sponsored perks.
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September 29, 2025
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Anglican Church urges SA sports, education bodies to sever Israel ties
THE Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, for South African sports and education institutions to sever ties with Israel and for coal exports to the Middle Eastern country to be banned.
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September 29, 2025
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G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit to discuss global challenges
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20), which will bring together Speakers of Parliament and Presiding Officers from G20 member countries to discuss parliamentary responses to global challenges.
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September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Museums must reflect our shared heritage, aspirations
MOTSAATHEBE SEREKOANE
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September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Emotional Marc Marquez ‘at peace’ after winning seventh title
AN emotional Marc Marquez said he was “at peace” with himself after winning his first MotoGP world title since 2019 yesterday, capping a remarkable comeback from an injury nightmare.
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September 29, 2025
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Haniff Hoosen named DA mayoral candidate for eThekwini, scepticism arises
THE announcement of Haniff Hoosen as the DA's mayoral candidate for the eThekwini Municipality has drawn scepticism even from within the party's rank-and-file members.
3 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Nanny arrested for allegedly stealing baby in Durban
A 35-YEAR-OLD nanny is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court today after she was arrested in Empangeni for allegedly stealing a 9-month-old baby from his mother’s home in Durban.
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September 29, 2025
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Postbank delays renewal of banking licence application
THE South African Postbank has yet to reapply for the full banking licence almost eight years after lodging an application with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
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September 29, 2025
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Mbeki urges ANC to prioritise renewal, self-cleaning
Former president stresses the need for honest leadership in the party
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September 29, 2025
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Protesters march for victims of streamed femicide
THOUSANDS of protesters took to the streets of Buenos Aires at the weekend to demand justice for three young women whose torture and murders were live-streamed on social media, ina case that has shocked Argentina.
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September 29, 2025
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Gemfields reports interim loss but is better placed for a stronger second half
GEMFIELDS Group said on Friday its free cash flow before working capital movements fell to a negative $22.1 million (about R382m) for the six months to June 30 due to lower auction revenue and capital expenditure at Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) in Mozambique.
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