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The isolation of Israel is reaching America's politicians
BENJAMIN Netanyahu was recently in the United States to meet with American President Donald Trump, while facing a level of international isolation that has reached unprecedented levels.
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October 06, 2025
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Partnerships for health sovereignty: Africa’s path beyond UNGA
AS THE world gathers for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the global health agenda is once again under the spotlight.
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October 06, 2025
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Haaland fires City to smoke the Bees
ERLING Haaland extended his blistering start to the season as the Manchester City striker sealed a 1-0 win at Brentford yesterday.
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October 06, 2025
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Ouaddou proud as Pirates stars set to join Bafana duty
ABDESLAM Ouaddou is pleased that most of his regulars will be away on national duty in the coming days, saying there’s no greater honour for a player than being called up to represent their national team.
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October 06, 2025
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Non-superstitious Broos’ pre-weekend injury fears could be realised
HUGO Broos’s pre-weekend worries could well have been realised, with two of Bafana Bafana’s key players failing to complete their club matches.
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October 06, 2025
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Mthethwa's family receive death certificate, await news on repatriation
THE French police released the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa’s death certificate at the weekend; however, his family is still awaiting news on when his body will be repatriated to South Africa.
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October 06, 2025
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Department of Agriculture to fully digitise pesticide registration by 2026
THE Department of Agriculture (DoA) has announced that all pesticide registration applications will move to a fully digital system by April 2026, marking a major step in modernising agricultural regulation and improving efficiency across the sector.
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October 06, 2025
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Tharisa plans $547 million investment in underground mining expansion
THARISA, the JSE and London stock exchange listed mining and metals company, said transitional capital for its dual underground development project over 10 terms would likely come to $547 million (R9.42 billion).
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October 06, 2025
The Mercury
EXTEND PROBE INTO HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
THE recent findings by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) at Tembisa Hospital are both shocking and revealing.
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October 06, 2025
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Iran: Co-operation with UN nuclear watchdog ‘no longer relevant’
IRAN’S top diplomat said yesterday that cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog was no longer relevant following the re-imposition of international sanctions on the Islamic republic.
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October 06, 2025
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Tensions boil over as Piastri and Norris clash
THE feisty relationship between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris came to ahead at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, overshadowing McLaren clinching their second consecutive constructors’ championship.
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October 06, 2025
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Sought by luxury labels, Nigerian leather reclaims home market
MOST Nigerian leather, often semi-finished, is exported to Europe and Asia and turned into luxury items bearing international brand labels, with zero trace of its origins.
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October 06, 2025
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Africa's oil and gas sector poised for new exploration boom, say industry leaders
AFRICA'S oil and gas industry could be entering a new era of exploration, underpinned by breakthroughs in seismic imaging, enhanced subsurface datasets, and faster permitting processes, according to experts speaking at Africa Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 in Cape Town.
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October 06, 2025
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A-G exposes serious financial mismanagement at South African Post Office
AUDITOR-General Tsakani Maluleke has made damning findings against the South African Post Office (SAPO) when it obtained yet another disclaimer of audit opinion for the sixth year during the 2024/25 financial year.
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October 06, 2025
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Russia keen on Indian involvement in Arctic region
RUSSIA is seeking to increase India’s involvement in the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and is offering the South Asian nation potential full membership in the Arctic Council, NDTV reported last week.
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October 06, 2025
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Breast cancer: why early detection saves lives
EVERY October, pink ribbons remind us that breast cancer is not just another headline; it’s a reality that touches countless South African families.
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October 06, 2025
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Home Affairs Minister welcomes fraud conviction of dismissed official
MINISTER of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber has welcomed the conviction of a dismissed Home Affairs official, who was found guilty on nine counts of fraud and two counts of contravening the Births and Deaths Registration Act.
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October 06, 2025
The Mercury
Rassie on triumph: A win, but room for improvement
WHILE the Springboks clinched back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time on Saturday afternoon at Twickenham in London, the way they scraped through against Argentina shows there's still plenty of work to be done.
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October 06, 2025
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Sharks show tactical growth despite draw with Dragons ahead of URC tour finale
WHILE the Sharks were only able to grab a share of the spoils in the 17-17 draw with Dragons in the swirling wind and heavy rain at Rodney Parade on Friday night, the performance was a vast improvement on their Glasgow Warriors clash and showed that they are on the up ahead of Friday’s final leg of their United Rugby Championship tour.
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October 06, 2025
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How Vought is reshaping US bureaucracy
HE IS perhaps the most powerful man in Washington at the moment, after Donald Trump.
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October 06, 2025
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New regulatory body for religious organisations faces backlash
THE establishment of a new regulatory body to oversee churches and faith institutions has reignited a national debate about the state's role in religion, with critics warning that the initiative could pave the way for government control over matters of faith.
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October 06, 2025
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WHY SOME FAMILIES THRIVE WHILE OTHERS STRUGGLE
WHEN a family faces stress, you can often see either their strengths or their struggles.
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October 06, 2025
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Astral Foods backs Competition Commission's poultry market inquiry
MAJOR poultry producer Astral Foods has welcomed the Competition Commission's Poultry Market Inquiry (PMI), saying it provides an important opportunity for constructive engagement on the structure and competitiveness of South Africa's poultry value chain.
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October 06, 2025
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Revolutionary gene therapy offers hope for Huntington's Disease patients
FOR the first time, doctors have successfully treated Huntington's disease, one of the most devastating genetic conditions known to medicine.
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October 06, 2025
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Social grants payments deadlock as Postbank fights with Sassa
Postbank says Sassa decision to extend notice period undermines President Ramaphosa directive
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October 06, 2025
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Travel and tourism with purpose - 'Wherever we are, we are always local', says Tourvest
Travel is more than flights and hotels. It is collected moments, cuisine created with generations of know-how, discovering hidden corners of cities, and hearing stories that aren’t in the guidebooks. More than ever, travellers are seeking-out experiences that are authentic and meaningful, connected to local cultures and stories, and they want travel partners who understand what ‘local’ means in a way that matters.
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October 06, 2025
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Mngqithi stays grounded after Carling Knockout progress
GOLDEN Arrows head coach Manqoba Mnggithi played down talk of his side being among the favourites for the Carling Knockout Cup after their emphatic victory over Sekhukhune United at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday.
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October 06, 2025
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Negotiators due in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
ISRAELI and Hamas negotiators were converging on Cairo yesterday for talks to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, with Israel’s leader expressing hope that hostages held in the devastated territory could be released within days.
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October 06, 2025
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DA rejects racial discrimination in eThekwini’s Supply Chain Policy
THE Democratic Alliance was the only party to oppose the racial discrimination proposed in the revised Supply Chain Management (SCM) policy sponsored by the ANC-IFP-EFF coalition in eThekwini.
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October 06, 2025
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Africa ready to lead on climate action, but calls for homegrown solutions: B Lab Africa
THE 4th Annual B Lab Africa Summit has heard that the continent is increasingly ready to take action to mitigate against climate change, provided solutions are African-led and tailored to local realities.
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