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Honouring their selfless sacrifice: Remembering fallen police officers
CONSTABLE Akho Ndzingo,29, had only served six months in Khayelitsha, taking his oath to protect and serve South Africa, before being tragically killed on night patrol in Site C on June 12 last year.
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September 08, 2025
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Taylor ruled out as All Blacks suffer injury blows before Wellington
EXPERIENCED New Zealand hooker Codie Taylor was ruled out of the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa, yesterday, while unlucky wing Emoni Narawa is a major doubt.
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September 08, 2025
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Rest In Peace Ambassador Mahlangu: Reflecting on Pixley ka Seme's legacy
AT TIMES like this we have to ask, \"What would ka Seme advise?\" Ambassador Mniwa Mahalngu is no more.
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September 08, 2025
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Copper 360 proposes R1.15bn rights issue to restructure debt and boost growth
JSE-listed Copper 360, which operates in the Northern Cape, has proposed a R1.15 billion rights issue and a restructuring of its debt.
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September 08, 2025
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TSEPANG MOKOENA’S GUIDE TO WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS
TRANSFORM YOUR MINDSET, BODY
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September 08, 2025
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Recovery and family celebrations ahead
I AM grateful to The Mercury readers who inquire about my health following my bout with salmonella.
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September 08, 2025
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Mixed reaction to KZN government's action plan to create jobs
THERE are mixed views to the KwaZulu-Natal government's Provincial Jobs and Economic Growth Action Plan to create jobs.
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September 08, 2025
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EU massive fine against Google draws Trump threat
THE EU on Friday slapped Google with a massive €2.95 billion ($3.47 billion) antitrust fine for favoring its own advertising services, drawing a furious rebuke from President Donald Trump and a threat of fresh tariffs against Europe.
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September 08, 2025
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South African financial markets ended strong in reaction to US non-farm payrolls
THE All Share index on the JSE, as well as the Rand on Friday ended stronger in reaction to the release of the US non-Farm payrolls.
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September 08, 2025
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Mayo signing piles pressure on Nabi
KAIZER Chiefs’ capture of Khanyisa Mayo on loan from Algerian giants CR Belouizdad may be a signal of ambition, but it also turns up the heat on head coach Nasreddine Nabi to deliver more than just glimpses of progress this season.
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September 08, 2025
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Transnet sees 7.8% revenue boost after slashing annual loss to R1.9bn
TRANSNET’S annual results for the financial year ending 31 March 2025 reveal a promising financial turnaround for the state-owned logistics company, highlighting substantial revenue growth and notable improvements in operational efficiency.
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September 08, 2025
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SA needs Ubuntu-style National Dialogue
Dialogue as a function of national political discourse is not new
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September 08, 2025
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Absa maintains growth forecast amidst global economic uncertainty
ABSA Group has signalled a steady outlook for South Africa's growth despite a rocky start to the year.
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September 05, 2025
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Quotas humiliate and undermine merit, they do not empower
QUOTAS humiliate; they do not empower.
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September 05, 2025
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Study finds South Africans are losing faith in the GNU
A NEW Ipsos study, \"What Worries the World,\" has revealed a dramatic return to pre-election pessimism about the country's direction, marking a sharp decline from the initial surge of optimism that followed the Government of National Unity's (GNU) formation in mid-2024.
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September 05, 2025
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New brand headed to SA in 2026
THERE'S another Chinese brand heading to South Africa, and it’s called the iCaur. But there’s something refreshingly different about this one, which was previewed at the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami Raceway last week.
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September 05, 2025
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Urgent action required to resolve law enforcement power struggle
THE DA has written to the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron MP, to request that an urgent engagement be held to deal with the brewing dispute between the National Police Commissioner, Fannie.
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September 05, 2025
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Five talking points from Women's World Cup squad
ON Wednesday, Cricket South Africa announced a 15-player Proteas Women's squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, and Independent Media’s Ongama Gewabe dissects the hot topics surrounding the squad.
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September 05, 2025
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Digital loan sharks prey on inflation-hit Nigerians
CASH-strapped and in dire need of 30 000 naira (about $20), Mariam Ogundairo turned to a loan app, downloading it and registering her phone number.
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September 05, 2025
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Digital divide: Can personal shoppers unlock e-commerce for SA’s townships and rural areas?
AS SOUTH Africa grapples with an unemployment rate at 32.9%, young people are responding not with resignation, but with innovation.
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September 05, 2025
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Rugby, football fans set for blockbuster weekend
South Africa is braced for a blockbuster sporting weekend, with Bafana Bafana hosting Lesotho in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier today, the Springboks chasing a first win in Auckland in 88 years against the All Blacks tomorrow, and the Springbok Women continuing their historic World Cup run against France on Sunday.
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September 05, 2025
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Businessman rescued, kidnapping ringleader killed
A KIDNAPPED Indian businessman has been reunited with his family after the South African Police Service (SAPS) anti-kidnapping task team rescued him during an operation that also left a notorious Mozambican kidnapping kingpin dead.
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September 05, 2025
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Broos still learning hard truth about mistrust in SA football
TRUST is a rare commodity in South African football. When you have been in the game long enough, you know that backstabbing is par for the course. And it happens all round, often within the same club.
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September 05, 2025
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Zambian truck driver arrested after N3 highway pile-up near Peacevale
A TRUCK driver, who is a Zambian national, has been arrested after a multiple vehicle accident on the N3 highway, Pietermaritzburg-bound near Peacevale yesterday.
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September 05, 2025
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Shalulile recommits to Sundowns after record-breaking milestone
MAMELODI Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile has pledged his commitment to the club after a much-discussed move away failed to materialise, insisting he is ready to fight for his place in the team.
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September 05, 2025
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Lessons in kindness: what impresses me about my sons
IT SURPRISES me, now that my sons are adults, what catches my attention about them and makes me burst with pride.
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September 05, 2025
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Ride the Red Wave home
SUNDAY promises an exciting day of horse racing at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, with a competitive card for racing fans.
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September 05, 2025
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Limited edition bakkie with unique styling hits the market
THE Isuzu bakkie is back in black with the announcement of the X-Rider Black limited-edition model.
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September 05, 2025
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Top cop’s fate now in high court's hands
THE power struggle between national police commissioner Fannie Masemola and deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has had a direct and ripple effect on the morale and operational focus of members on the ground.
3 min |
September 05, 2025
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Is the Tayron worth the price tag? Spoiler: it impresses!
FIRST seen at the Volkswagen Indaba in Gqeberha earlier this year, the Tayron has now officially made its local debut.
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