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Court denies bail to child-murder accused Tiffany Meek
TIFFANY Nicole Meek, who is charged with the murder of her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek, was denied bail yesterday by the Roodepoort Regional Court in Johannesburg.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Luus hails rise of women's sport in SA ahead of World Cup
THERE was a time when women's sport in South Africa existed largely in the shadows - underfunded, underrepresented and often undervalued. But in recent years, that landscape has begun to change in powerful and visible ways.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Palantir, the Al giant that preaches US dominance
PALANTIR, an American data analysis and artificial intelligence company, has emerged as Silicon Valley's latest tech darling - one that makes no secret of its macho, America-first ethos now ascendant in Trump-era tech culture.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Will we see a kilted Trump?
He has connections — his mother was born there.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
AmaZulu announce youthful strategy alongside new signings
A BLUNT critique from Teko Modise has triggered a major shift at AmaZulu, with the club unveiling a youthful strategy and fresh signings ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
The brilliance of Callan Murray
IN May 2025, Callan Murray made a triumphant return from Australia, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a renewed confidence that has quickly made him a crowd favourite in KwaZulu-Natal.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
President Lai not blocked from US stopover
PRESIDENT Lai Ching-te has not been blocked from visiting the US, Taipei’s foreign ministry said yesterday, insisting he has no plans to travel overseas “in the near future”.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Commission of inquiry into police to cost R147.9 million
THE Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has confirmed that the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of political interference and shielding of criminals within the South African Police Service (SAPS) is estimated to cost R147.9 million over six months.
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July 30, 2025
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Springbok Women aim for winning send-off against Black Ferns XV
THE Springboks Women’s sole focus for the past month has all been on preparation for next month’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Minister initiates lifestyle audits to tackle corruption within Public Works
MINISTER of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has announced a comprehensive lifestyle audit for 400 high-risk individuals— approximately 10% of the workforce within his department.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
India is the world’s fourth most equal society, says World Bank report
IN A DRAMATIC turnaround, India has emerged as one of the most equal societies in the world, outshining major global economies like the US and China, and ranked as the fourth most equal society in the world.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Plum Pudding looks a sweet bet
THE southern hemisphere season ends tomorrow and it’s back to bread and butter racing at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. The eight-race card does not have the biggest fields but there is plenty of competitive racing, the card headed by the Gallop TV Class 3, sixth race on the programme, and the Online Form Guide B Stakes, seventh on the card.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
WANT HAPPIER KIDS? STEAL THIS DUTCH PARENTING FORMULA
IMAGINE a place where little kids cycle freely through city streets, where families gather around the dinner table every evening without the rush, and where school feels less like a battlefield and more like a safe space to grow.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Bulls not fooled by Sharks’ shaky start to Currie Cup campaign
BULLS coach Phiwe Nomlomo has insisted that they won't underestimate the Sharks ahead of this weekend's Currie Cup clash, despite the defending champions’ 46-5 mauling by the Lions last weekend.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Sheep, liquor and books among MPs’ gifts
CELLPHONES, liquor, sheep, food parcels, books, tickets to watch sport and music shows as well as paid air travel and accommodation.
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July 30, 2025
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BT ACADEMY SAGA SHOULD BE THE LAST
THE South African Football Association (SAFA) should use the investigation into the BT Football Academy saga to restore long-lost public trust in that once great entity.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
UCT discontinues use of Al detection tools
UCT HAS announced that it will discontinue the use of AI detection tools, such as Turnitin’s Al Score, effective October 1.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Breaking free from toxic relationships: Identify your entrapments
IDENTIFY your entrapments (unhealthy triangles) and your role in entrapping yourself in those relationships.
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July 30, 2025
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Kumba Iron Ore eyes growth despite market challenges
KUMBA Iron Ore said on Tuesday that it remained poised for growth, fortified by robust demand for steel and high-quality iron ore products, despite a landscape marked by global economic uncertainty and shifting market dynamics.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Beyond Eskom's 12.74%: The devil's in the details
WHEN the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) capped Eskom’s 2025/26 electricity tariff increase at 12.74%, many businesses across the country breathed a sigh of relief.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Too much of a good thing? The matcha fried rice trend takes a turn
SCROLLING through social media these days feels like stepping into a digital food festival.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Madlanga commission needs public trust to succeed
PEOPLE have now come to accept that a commission of inquiry is the chosen way to respond to both the specifics raised by Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in his recent explosive press conference as well as the general issues that this press conference brought to the fore.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Spaza shop owners voice frustration over red tape
LOCAL spaza shop owners are crying foul over what they deemed as “unrealistic” requirements imposed by the government on the recently established R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
KZN leads in firearm and drunk driving arrests during national crackdown
KWAZULU-Natal recorded the highest number of arrests for illegal firearm possession and driving under the influence of alcohol during a week-long national police operation that resulted in 14 273 arrests across the country.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
New Artificial Intelligence tool helps Latin scholars decipher ancient Roman inscriptions
AROUND 1 500 Latin inscriptions are discovered every year, offering an invaluable view into the daily life of ancient Romans — and posing a daunting challenge for the historians tasked with interpreting them.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Refreshed Aiden Markram ready to tap into Conrad’s white-ball competitive edge
WHEN Aiden Markram faced up to a 10-year-old KFC Mini-Cricketer charging in at the Langa Sports Complex last Friday, it was the first time he had picked up a bat since that fateful Saturday morning at Lord’s.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Friend defends Cape baby 'snatcher'
“SHE'S not a monster.”
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
IMF maintains stagnant growth projections for South Africa
Cautious stance reflects IMF's assessment that SA is failing to implement crucial structural reforms
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
Jeep owner Stellantis says it has turned corner
JEEP owner Stellantis said Tuesday it sees sales revenue and profitability rebounding in the second half of the year despite taking a €1.5 billion (R30 billion) hit from US tariffs.
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July 30, 2025
The Mercury
The struggle for affordable, clean reliable power continues behind the scenes
AS ORDINARY South Africans struggle to access clean, reliable, and affordable power, essential for a decent life and a functioning economy, a deeper, more entrenched power struggle continues behind the scenes.
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