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'I can't eat': Millions risk losing food aid during US shutdown
APPROXIMATELY one in eight Americans receive food stamp benefits from the US government, a programme at risk of losing its funding as the weekend due to the government shutdown.
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November 03, 2025
The Mercury
SA's economic revival: moving beyond failed BEE policies
WHEN the ANC introduced its Black Economic Empowerment policy in early 1994 it was meant for historically disadvantaged individuals (HDI)
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November 03, 2025
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Rampant Arrows hit Gallants for four
GOLDEN Arrows extended their fine run of form with a commanding 4-0 victory over Marumo Gallants at the King Żwelithini Stadium yesterday.
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November 03, 2025
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BoFA sees possible S&P upgrade for South Africa after mid-term budget despite fiscal pressures
THE Bank of America (BofA) has flagged a potential credit rating upgrade for South Africa later this month, saying that S&P Global Ratings could lift the country's sovereign rating to 'BB' if the government delivers stronger economic growth and successfully reduces its debtto-GDP ratio.
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November 03, 2025
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12 KZN beaches have Blue Flag status
THREE KwaZulu-Natal municipalities have beaches with full Blue Flag status for the 2025/2026 season, placing them among the country's top coastal tourism destinations.
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November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Horrific violence in Sudan must be condemned
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) condemns, with revolutionary outrage, the barbaric massacres and systematic violence unleashed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against defenceless civilians in El Fasher, Bara, and other regions of Darfur and Kordofan in Sudan.
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November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Bok victory overshadowed by Nché’s setback
THE Springboks' dominant win over Japan came with a sting in the tail a serious injury to star loosehead prop Ox Nché that threatens to derail Rassie Erasmus' front-row plans for the rest of the tour.
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November 03, 2025
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Goolam Vawda, the 'untouchable cyberbully' in ANC factional battles
GOOLAM Vawda, who has been accused of cyberbullying and defaming politicians, including former Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and other prominent South Africans, is allegedly being used as a proxy to fight ANC factional battles.
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November 03, 2025
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History classes in Oz
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November 03, 2025
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Concern over KZN education department's slow progress on teacher vetting
THE Department of Basic Education (DBE) has raised concern over KwaZulu-Natal's slow progress in vetting teachers against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO), warning that the province's financial and logistical constraints threaten efforts to ensure the safety of learners.
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November 03, 2025
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Ouaddou backs young talent, Dansin answers with stunning equaliser
ABDESLAM Ouaddou is a fearless players' coach. As long as a player is good enough to fit into his philosophy and team organisation, he will throw him in the deep end.
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November 03, 2025
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Hammers strike to land first blow under Nuno
NUNO Espirito Santo celebrated his first win as West Ham manager yesterday as his spirited team battled from behind to beat Newcastle 3-1 at the London Stadium.
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November 03, 2025
The Mercury
KZN Cabinet reshuffle on the cards
Political tension rises in the GPU
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November 03, 2025
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Court rules Nersa's municipal electricity hikes approval is unconstitutional
THE Gauteng High Court, Pretoria has ruled that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa) approval for the implementation of municipal electricity tariff hikes, without the use of proper cost studies and public participation processes, is unconstitutional.
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November 03, 2025
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eThekwini Municipality must shoulder the blame for growing debt
IN REFERENCE to the article, eThekwini ratepayers call for action on billing issues in light of extended debt relief programme, The Mercury October 30, the municipality must shoulder the blame for quite a big portion of their debtor's book.
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November 03, 2025
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Ramaphosa holds secret GNU retreat
Political tension rises in the GPU
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November 03, 2025
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Adoption of the eThekwini service delivery policy framework hailed
THE DA in eThekwini welcomes the adoption of the Development and Service Delivery Partnering Policy Framework during the full Council meeting held on October 30.
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November 03, 2025
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MC Mining’s Makhado Project shows strong progress as share price rises 15%
MC Mining's share price shot up over 15% on Friday afternoon after it reported that the development of its Makhado Project is progressing strongly, with coal plant commissioning activities expected to start in December 2025.
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November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Despite water issues, Morero insists Johannesburg is G20-ready
Mayor Dada Morero says the city is ready to host the upcoming G20 Summit despite ongoing water challenges in several parts of the metro.
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November 03, 2025
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How South Africans reproduce apartheid's most dangerous habit
THERE is a particular theatre to South African political life: we know how to gather, how to convene, how to fill auditoriums when history arrives clothed in urgency.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
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Why South Africa’s COP30 message must put energy security at the core of climate ambition
IN THE energy sector, we know one truth too well: you cannot industrialise in the dark.
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November 03, 2025
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CESA calls for action to improve maintenance, governance and technical capacity of SA’s roads
SOUTH Africa's road infrastructure is the backbone of our economy and vital for the safety and mobility of our people. Yet there's a persistent gap between the engineering expertise we have and the reality of managing and developing our roads effectively.
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November 03, 2025
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WHY AUNTS MATTER JUST AS MUCH AS MOTHERS IN RAISING GIRLS
WHEN I left the Eastern Cape for Cape Town all those years ago, I thought I was just coming here to study.
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November 03, 2025
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Sars clean up is an important victory after state capture years
ONE OF THE challenges of being a noisy democracy is that in our hunt for scandals, we often miss important victories, especially those that improve the lives of the working class.
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November 03, 2025
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Parliament sets sights on probing allegations of "mega-looting" at PIC
Parliament confirms probe into threat to R3.5 trillion in public servants' pensions portfolio
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November 03, 2025
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Renergen reports increased interim taxed loss, advances Virginia Gas Project
RENERGEN increased its taxed loss to R139.7 million from R70.4m for the six months to end-August 2025, but it was a period of many initiatives aimed at getting the helium and liquefied natural gas (LNG) Virginia Gas Project (VGP) to run at nameplate capacity.
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November 03, 2025
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Sacha has magic feel for the game, says Rassie
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus is delighted with his team's 61-7 defeat of Japan at the weekend, but says the match was always a warm-up for this week's monumental encounter with France in Paris.
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November 03, 2025
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South Africa accelerates economic reforms as Operation Vulindlela gains momentum
SOUTH Africa's ambitious reform drive under Operation Vulindlela gained significant traction in the second quarter of 2025/26, with notable progress in the energy, logistics, and digital transformation sectors, according to the latest progress report released on Friday.
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November 03, 2025
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Pakistan seal T20 series win as Proteas show growing pains
SOUTH Africa's young T20 side learnt some harsh lessons in Lahore on Saturday night as Pakistan completed a 2-1 comeback series win with a four-wicket victory in the decider ~ exposing the Proteas’ inexperience but also, coach Shukri Conrad believes, helping to paint a clearer picture for next year’s T20 World Cup.
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November 03, 2025
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Masotti throws support behind under-fire Plumtree
THE Sharks’ American boss, Marco Masotti, has come out in support of beleaguered coach John Plumtree and says help is on the way as the team negotiates a difficult start to the United Rugby Championship.
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