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When should South Africans consider moving their wealth offshore?
UNDERSTANDING “offshore” starts with one simple certainty: nothing in the South African Income Tax or Reserve Bank regulations prohibits South Africans from opening a bank or investment account, or setting up an offshore trust.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Booi to captain experienced Springbok Women in crucial Test against Canada
NOLUSINDISO Booi will lead the Springbok Women in her 51st cap when they take on second-ranked Canada tomorrow in Pretoria in one of their toughest World Cup preparation matches to date.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Wiese brothers are inching closer to Springboks dream
WE know that burly Jasper Wiese resembles a runaway train when he gets the ball but his toughness was reflected in his description of the neck injury he suffered earlier this year while playing for his Japanese club.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Banyana, Amajita's conquests hinged on resilience, yet systemic reform is vital
ON the landscape of South African football, the tale of triumph and resilience continues to captivate and inspire following Banyana Banyana and Amajita's conquests in Africa despite significant challenges.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Le Roux on the brink of 100 caps as Springboks kick off Test season
VETERAN Willie le Roux is set to earn his 99th cap for the Springboks off the bench tomorrow against Italy, with his century to follow shortly thereafter according to Bok mentor Rassie Erasmus.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Body horror, Bok style: Erasmus' hybrid revolution
THE first time I came into contact with some form of body horror was most probably somewhere in the late 1990s while watching Akira as a teenager.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
How to protect yourself from online romance scams
FINANCIAL scams are evolving rapidly, and some of the most deceptive ones no longer begin with cold calls or phishing emails, but with what seems like a genuine and personal conversation, says financial services provider FNB.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
New business licensing policy aims to protect local interests
SMALL Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has publicly released the national business licensing policy following its approval by Cabinet, with the policy looking to preserve certain sectors for South African citizens.
2 min |
July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Modi visits Ghana en route to BRICS summit
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana this week, the first Indian leader to visit the cocoa-rich country in three decades as the Asian nation competes with China and Russia for economic influence in Africa.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
RAF CEO appeals court ruling on his suspension
SUSPENDED Road Accident Fund (RAF) chief executive Collins Letsoalo has hit back at the judge who refused to lift his suspension, citing nearly 40 points in which he claimed the judge had erred in his judgment.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
99 times later Djokovic still dismantles Evans
NOVAK Djokovic crushed British wildcard Dan Evans in the Wimbledon second round as he stepped up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
SA's water crisis reflects governance failures
Today's crises are not only environmental but also largely human-made
4 min |
July 04, 2025
The Mercury
NO EASY TASK BUT HISTORY BECKONS EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN
EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN will make history should he win the Gr1 R5 Million Hollywoodbets Durban July to be run at Hollywoodbets Greyville tomorrow. He would become the first three-year-old in history to win the Gr1 WSB Cape Town Met and the Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July in the same year and all the signs are good with current South African Champion Jockey Richard Fourie hunting his fourth July win and Justin Snaith his sixth.
2 min |
July 04, 2025
The Mercury
UN names 48 multinationals allegedly profiting from Palestinian occupation
United Nations says corporations are facilitating system of exploitative occupation
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Call for private sector investment in transport infrastructure
TRANSPORT Minister Barbara Creecy has said the limited availability of state resources to fund infrastructure development made private sector investment critical.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Economic downturn signs emerge as South Africa's PMI drops to 50.1
SOUTH Africa's private sector economy has signalled a concerning shift towards fragility, as evidenced by the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Snoek and garrick going wild in the ocean
THIS is NOT a drill. This is not a casual cast. This is the weekend the ocean loses its mind. If you’re not locked, loaded, and on the beach before sunrise, you’re about to miss the most savage, soul-ripping fishing session of the season.
2 min |
July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Former deputy president Mabuza mourned
Described as a dominant figure in the country's politics
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Tongaat Hulett's sugar mills lead South Africa in recovery performance
TONGAAT Hulett's (THL) three South African sugar mills, Maidstone, Amatikulu and Felixton, which benefited from capital investment since the group went into business rescue, have ranked as the top three nationally for sugar recovery in the current sugar milling season.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Dire conditions at Manguzi Home Affairs must be addressed
THE Public Servants Association (PSA) is disturbed by the shocking state of the Department of Home Affairs offices in Manguzi in the northern region of KwaZulu-Natal.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Mining industry raises alarm over ferrochrome export tax as electricity tariffs receive nod
THE Minerals Council of South Africa has raised concerns over the approval by government of an export tax on ferrochrome concentrates and welcomed the Cabinet's adoption of preferential electricity tariffs for ferrochrome smelters.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Public spending must place people at the centre
WHEN President Cyril Ramaphosa recently labelled the return of unspent service delivery funds to the Treasury as “treason against the people”, he touched a nerve in a country hungry for effective governance.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
State to oppose bail for accused baby kidnapper
\"I AM SO anxious now after seeing her.\" These were the words of Imaan Sharmar, 25, as she came face-to-face with her son's alleged kidnapper, 37-year-old Sameemah Jacobs, in the Bellville Magistrate's Court yesterday.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Football grieves Portugal and Reds star Jota
LIVERPOOL forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in Spain yesterday, police said, weeks after the Portugal star was married — sparking widespread grief across the football world.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Farrell called up as Lions lose Daly to injury
OWEN Farrell received a shock British and Irish Lions call-up yesterday after utility back Elliot Daly was ruled out of the Australia tour, with his father, head coach Andy Farrell, citing experience in defending the decision.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas all-rounder revival brings an end to post-Kallis era
A LITTLE over a decade ago, the greatest all-rounder the sport of cricket has ever seen, Jacques Kallis, walked away from the game, concluding a career that spanned almost two decades.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Why South Africa needs an urgent ICT policy reform to leapfrog into global digital leadership
HAVING recently participated in the Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF), I left with one burning realisation: South Africa's digital future depends on how quickly and boldly we reform our ICT policy landscape.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Groenewald sparks national debate with corporal punishment call for reform
CORRECTIONAL Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has put forward the suggestion of corporal punishment being reintroduced as part of the national debate on crime and justice reform in South Africa.
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July 04, 2025
The Mercury
How good health influences your retirement financial strategy
ENTERING retirement in good health is a blessing, but it also brings with it the challenge of planning for a much longer life.
3 min |
July 04, 2025
The Mercury
Eight On Eighteen has much in his favour but!
The Justin Snaith-trained EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN runs in the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Hollywoodbets Greyville tomorrow.
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