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What the GNU has delivered a year into its existence
The coalition cabinet is comprised more of musical minions than maestros
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June 25, 2025
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Understanding boundaries: the key to healthy relationships
YOU, your physical body, your friend- ships, your personal “reach” and your legitimate responsibilities have your pre-decided expectations and limitations.
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June 25, 2025
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Yusuf prepares for 'most important game’ of his career
NOW that the ICC World Test Championship celebrations are over, the Proteas Test team switch focus to this week’s first of two Test matches against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
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June 25, 2025
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Growth prospects shine in Zimbabwe and South Africa's construction markets
CONSTRUCTION markets in Zimbabwe and South Africa are expected to continue on a growth trajectory, providing a strong background for companies such as PPC that are ramping up competitiveness to stand better prospects against imports.
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June 25, 2025
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TymeBank slams ID verification fee hike as Cosatu praises reform
SOUTH Africa’s Home Affairs Department is facing a backlash from fintech TymeBank over its decision to raise fees for real-time identity verification services by 6 500%, a move it argues is necessary to safeguard national security and fix a failing system.
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June 25, 2025
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Remembering Louis Teboho: the outie from Langa
IN ONE of the most personal and powerful accounts of Louis Teboho “Bra Tebs” Moholo, titled “Remembering the Blue Notes: South Africa's First Generation of Free Jazz” by Gwen Ansell, the author shares a quote that encapsulates the deep frustration which drove the mass exodus of some of South Africa's finest artists.
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June 25, 2025
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Call for Higher Education Minister Nkabane to resign
CALLS have been made for the removal of Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane.
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June 24, 2025
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SA’s competitiveness ranking languishes at 64 out of 69 countries
SOUTH Africa has ranked 64th out of 69 countries in the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings for 2025, highlighting ongoing challenges with governance, infrastructure and job creation.
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June 24, 2025
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Trump's move on Iran can bring regime change
THE world at large is a much safer place than it was two days ago, but Trump's critics are quick to jump to conclusions that there must be some political motivation for this attack on Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.
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June 24, 2025
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JSE Top 40 companies lag in gender pay gap disclosures
ONLY 13 of the JSE Top 40 companies disclose any measurable gender pay gap data, a new briefing by Just Share reveals.
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June 24, 2025
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Man dies of rabies, eThekwini ramps up vaccination drive
THE eThekwini Municipality has intensified its rabies awareness and vaccination initiatives after a dog owner in the eZimbokodweni area, near KwaMakhutha, died after contracting rabies when his unvaccinated dog bit him.
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June 24, 2025
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Education committee condemns infrastructure failures
CHAIRPERSON of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences, and Creative Industries, Makhi Feni, has addressed a range of urgent national issues affecting the basic education sector.
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June 24, 2025
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Jokes worth a punch and a rare violin
STURM und Drang … the entire world is on its head following the American strike on Iran’s nuclear armament works.
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June 24, 2025
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War Chariot could be the value
A competitive Middle Stakes over 1400m, billed as the seventh race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon, is the joint most valuable event on the 9-race programme and features a rematch between Dawn Till Dusk, Green Garnet and Please Be True who finished second, third and sixth behind Air Raid over the track and trip a month ago.
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June 24, 2025
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Why Sabrina might ban phones at her shows
IF YOU’VE ever been to a concert and found yourself watching it through your phone screen — you're not alone.
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June 24, 2025
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Double life sentence for man who raped and stabbed schoolgirls
A MAN involved in a brutal attack on two schoolgirls in a Northern Cape village has been sentenced to two life terms and an additional 45 years in prison.
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June 24, 2025
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GBV incident at show highlights ongoing violence against women
THE gender-based violence (GBV) incident, which took place during the recent Gas Motor Show in Durban, is both appalling and disturbing.
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June 24, 2025
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Prudential Authority imposes hefty sanctions on three major banks
Decisive move underscores authority's commitment to enforcing compliance within the sector
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June 24, 2025
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MODERN MUZZLES Mental health pills for pets? The rise of psychiatric medication in dog behaviour therapy
WE LOVE our dogs like family. They greet us with wagging tails, comfort us on tough days and ask for little more than a walk and a treat.
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June 24, 2025
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Dutch host Nato in political crisis
FOR a small country like the Netherlands, organising a Nato summit is a big endeavour at the best of times. The government collapsing three weeks beforehand has not exactly made life easier.
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June 24, 2025
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30-years ago it was the Rainbow Nation's time and not even Lomu could stop celebrations
WHEN Sean Fitzpatrick woke up on the morning of the 1995 World Cup final, he parted the curtains of his hotel room in Sandton, Johannesburg, and his heart sank.
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June 24, 2025
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Former KwaZulu-Natal EFF chairperson backs Shivambu’s political ambitions
FLOYD Shivambu’s aspirations of forming a new leftist political party have received a major boost in KwaZulu-Natal, with former EFF provincial chairperson Vusi Khoza giving his backing for the move.
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June 24, 2025
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FIRM STAND NEEDED AGAINST ISRAEL
THE unfolding conflict in Iran has profound implications that resonate globally, posing a significant challenge to international security and stability.
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June 24, 2025
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Legal principles must apply to all nations
READING L Oosthuizen’s letter (The Mercury, June 19), one is struck by a paradox: how confidently one can write about the Middle East while forgetting nearly everything about it.
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June 24, 2025
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Voices of the youth vital for SA’s future
SOUTH Africa’s history is deeply embedded in a legacy of struggle and resilience, particularly among its youth.
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June 24, 2025
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Razor to cut new teeth in Barrett-led All Blacks
NEW Zealand coach Scott Robertson has named five debutants in a 33-man squad led by captain Scott Barrett for the upcoming three-Test series against France. Dalton Papali’i, Ethan Blackadder, and David Havili have missed out on selection.
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June 24, 2025
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Ellis names Banyana squad to defend African crown
BANYANA Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named a 26-player squad for the upcoming 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be hosted in Morocco next month.
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June 24, 2025
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Cataracts explained: What they are and why you shouldn't ignore them
YOU'D be forgiven for thinking cataracts are an “old person's problem”.
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June 24, 2025
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Unclaimed bodies in state mortuaries drop below 3 000 - Motsoaledi
THE number of unclaimed bodies at state mortuaries is showing signs of improvement, with figures reported at the end of February, revealing that the tally has dropped to 2 858, a decline from the 3 186 recorded in August 2024.
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June 24, 2025
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Xaba eyes World Champs track qualification despite road dominance
GLENROSE Xaba is still hoping to qualify for the 5000m and 10000m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September, although the marathon remains a viable option for the in-form road and track star.
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