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Discover why skin boosters are revolutionising skincare
SKIN DEEP
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Equality Court hears case of transgender learner denied rights at school
THE Legal Resources Centre (LRC) has argued that even though a transgender learner who was allegedly denied the right to express his gender identity at his Somerset West primary school is no longer at the school or in the country, he is still entitled to relief for the discrimination he experienced.
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June 04, 2025
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Local firms fuel growth in Nigeria's oil sector
NIGERIA is witnessing a significant shift in its oil and gas landscape as local companies expand their roles, driving a new phase of potential sectoral growth and innovation.
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June 04, 2025
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SADTU warns of KZN education department crisis
THE South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu-Natal has declared the provincial Department of Education as having \"collapsed,\" citing a growing list of financial and administrative failures that the union claims have left schools without basic resources and staff unpaid.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Another Banksy puzzle
GRAFFITI artist Banksy has shared an image of what appears to be his latest street art without revealing its location.
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June 04, 2025
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Shivambu axed over meeting with Bushiri
Visit to Malawi was not sanctioned says MKP
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June 04, 2025
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Bali drug trial of three Brits facing death penalty begins
THE trial of three British nationals accused of smuggling cocaine or taking part in a drug deal on Indonesia's popular island of Bali began yesterday, with all facing the death penalty in a nation with some of the world’s toughest narcotics laws.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
eThekwini Municipality allocates R10m for urgent repairs at Durban landfill sites
THE eThekwini Municipality will spend R10 million to repair March 2025 storm-related damage at the Bisasar Road and Buffelsdraai landfill sites.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Cherry Oh Baby is on trial
PUNTERS face a compet- ‘itive card when racing switches to the poly at Hollywoodbets Greyville today and the race that will attract most attention is the first leg of the Pick 6, race four on the nine-race card, where Cherry Oh Baby will attempt to snap her string of runners-up placings.
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June 04, 2025
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Hamlett looking to add to his galaxy of Comrades champions
JOHN Hamlett’s passion for the Comrades Marathon is contagious. Spend time in the former South Africa Defence Colonel’s presence and you suddenly find yourself wanting to lace-up for the grueling race between the KwaZulu/Natal cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
SARS imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on tyres from Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia
THE South African Revenue Service (SARS) has implemented provisional anti-dumping duties on new pneumatic tyres imported from Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia as of 29 May 2025.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
SOCIETAL ACTION NEEDED TO FIGHT GBV
VERY few can argue against statements that fighting gender-based violence (GBV) is more of a societal issue than policing.
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June 04, 2025
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Empowering Africa's cities: fiscal autonomy and expertise
With the right tools, African cities can become engines of prosperity and sustainability
4 min |
June 04, 2025
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Municipal finances need urgent attention across SA
THE Auditor-General's (AGSA) 2023-24 Municipal Finance Management (MFMA) report paints a sobering picture of South Africa's municipal governance.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Breakthrough imminent in investigation of IFP leader's murder
THE SOUTH African Police Service (SAPS) National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has indicated that the police are on the brink of finding the suspect(s) linked to the murder of IFP leader Khethamabala Petros Sithole, who was gunned down in Ekurhuleni on Saturday evening.
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June 04, 2025
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Tribute to Ma Gertrude Shope
IT IS with immense sadness that we mark the passing of Mme Gertrude Shope, a matriarch, a beacon of hope, and a steadfast revolutionary whose life was indistinguishably woven into the fabric of our struggle for liberation.
3 min |
June 04, 2025
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South Koreans vote amid turmoil
SOUTH Koreans turned out in force to vote in the presidential election yesterday, as millions of people sought to restore stability after six months of turmoil triggered by a shock martial law briefly imposed by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Brazil-US ties not unconditional: FM
BRAZIL'S relationship with the US is not unconditional, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told a committee under the Chamber of Deputies, amid concerns that new US restrictions could affect Brazilian citizens.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
We always knew we were innocent, says Kadodia
AFTER weeks of legal wrangling and off-field drama, Durban City can finally breathe a sigh of relief — and start dreaming big. Cleared of all wrongdoing in a high-stakes player registration dispute, the newly crowned Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) winners are now set to take their place in South Africa’s top flight for the 2025/26 season.
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June 04, 2025
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eThekwini faces critical staff shortages in infrastructure units
AS THE eThekwini Municipality battles to supply water to communities, it has emerged that more than half of the positions in the unit responsible for water and sanitation are vacant.
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June 04, 2025
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Longmore's patience pays dividends
IAN LONGMORE insists on taking no credit as the breeder of his homebred Canford Cliffs Gr 2 Golden Horse Sprint winner Tenango, but he should take a bow for his patience, and no doubt considerable expenditure, in ensuring the four-year-old gelding, who had been hampered by a breathing issue early in his career, fulfilled his potential.
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June 04, 2025
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Green economic diversification will safeguard our transition
ACCELERATING the shift to a clean economy will unleash new opportunities in renewable energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
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June 04, 2025
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Kolisi praises Sharks’ new-found fighting spirit ahead of semi-final
SHARKS loose-forward Siya Kolisi feels their recent ability to get over the line in close matches without playing Champagne rugby, and to finish strongly, is a sign of the growing maturity and fighting spirit among the franchise's players.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Human Rights Watch reports on M23 rebel atrocities in Goma
RWANDA-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo executed at least 21 civilians over two days in February in the eastern city of Goma, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report published yesterday.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
US withdraws about 500 troops from Syria - reports
The US has withdrawn approximately 500 troops from Syria in recent weeks in line with the announced plan to consolidate its military presence in the country, Fox News reported on Monday, citing US officials.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Starlink orders ICASAsePush to halt operations in SA
US BILLIONAIRE Elon Musk’s international internet service provider Starlink has informed ICASAsePush, a privately-owned company that was said to be the leading provider of Starlink internet services in South Africa, to cease its local operations following the intervention of South African authorities.
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June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Terrorists killed in northern Mali
FOURTEEN terrorists were killed in the northern Malian city of Timbuktu on Monday after a failed attempt by terrorist fighters to infiltrate a military camp, according to a statement issued by the Malian Armed Forces.
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June 04, 2025
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British American Tobacco forecasts modest revenue growth for 2025
BRITISH American Tobacco (BAT) is likely to generate 1% to 2% revenue growth in its 2025 financial year, as first-half revenue to June 30 was likely to be slightly ahead of previous guidance, CEO Tadeu Marroco said on Tuesday.
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June 04, 2025
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KZN livestock farmers urge disaster declaration amid Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak
THE KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) livestock farming community has called on the government to declare KZN a disaster area due to the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
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June 04, 2025
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NPA says overturned extradition ruling will not impact Magashule's R255m asbestos trial
WHILE the Bloemfontein High Court has ruled that the extradition of Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant from the US was unlawful and dismissed the charges against her, the State says the case against the former Free State premier will not be impacted.
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