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Godongwana's 2025 budget finally approved after lengthy delay
MINISTER of Finance Enoch Godongwana's 2025 National Budget has finally been approved following the adoption of the fiscal framework that is the backbone of the budget.
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June 05, 2025
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Humanity on the edge: the dangers of nuclear warfare
The world’s major nuclear superpowers are engaged in a dangerous exercise in political brinkmanship that could spill over into the realm of a deadly atomic holocaust.
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June 05, 2025
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Lawyers association contests mediation directive in civil trials
THE Personal Injury Lawyers Association (Pipla), which represents the interests of lawyers, as well as five claimants against the Road Accident Fund, has lodged a legal challenge against the directive introducing mandatory mediation in the Gauteng Division of the High Court.
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June 05, 2025
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Conrad's selection dilemma ahead of Lord's final:
Ngidi one more time?
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June 05, 2025
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KZN's alarming rape statistics, need for urgent action
KWAZULU-Natal continues to report one of the highest rates of rape in South Africa, contributing 19.9% to the national total, according to the fourth quarter crime statistics released by the South African Police Service.
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June 05, 2025
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Israel army shelling Syria after projectiles launched
THE Israeli military said it was shelling targets in Syria in response to a pair of projectile launches, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying he held Syria's leader “directly responsible”.
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June 05, 2025
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NSPCA advocates for specialised courts to expedite wildlife cases
THE National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has called for the removal of legislative red tape when it comes to prosecuting crimes related to captive animals.
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June 05, 2025
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Million-plus pilgrims begin hajj under blazing sun
MORE than a million worshippers were set to join Islam's most important rite under a beating sun as the hajj pilgrimage kicked off yesterday, with authorities scrambling to avoid last year’s 1 000-plus deaths in sweltering heat.
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June 05, 2025
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Rising stars shine at Qualifying Masters
SPECTATORS who gathered over the weekend for the Qualifying Masters tournaments were treated to thrilling displays of top-tier bowls, as Port Natal's rising stars stepped into the spotlight.
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June 05, 2025
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Petrol price drop offers slight relief for South African consumers - say experts
EXPERTS say that a slight decrease in petrol price will create some breathing room for consumers. This follows the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe announcing on Wednesday a 5 cents per litre decrease on both grades of petrol and 36.90 cents per litre decrease on both grades of diesel.
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June 05, 2025
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Outcry over teen's gruesome murder
THE brutal murder and mutilation of a Gauteng teenager has sparked outrage in the community.
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June 05, 2025
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Entries open for the KZN Top Business Awards 2025
BUSINESSES in KwaZulu-Natal have been urged to enter the KZN Top Business Awards 2025, which aims to celebrate the innovation, resilience, and success that define the province's economy.
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June 05, 2025
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Fresh literary ground emerges
\"THERE is a lovely road that runs from Ixopo into the hills. These hills are grass-covered and rolling, and they are lovely beyond any singing of it.\"
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June 05, 2025
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Water: ethical frameworks are required
LAST month, a contractor on the Lesotho Highlands project's operations was suspended when it was reported that they had been dumping acidic and oily water into nearby rivers and the Katse Reservoir. The Katse Reservoir provides drinking water to South Africa.
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June 05, 2025
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Msunduzi Municipality launches consumer debt relief programme
THE Msunduzi Municipality is giving its embattled ratepayers a chance to reduce their debt to the municipality.
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June 05, 2025
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S&P Global Ratings maintains positive outlook for SA economy
Despite issues faced in Africa, there is potential to attract investment from all regions, says Le Pallec
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June 05, 2025
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Reasons for the broken state of SA should be obvious
Political analyst Rob Hersov frequently refers to South Africa as “our broken country.” While evidence of that is ubiquitous, reports in The Mercury’s June 4 edition amplify just how broken things are.
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June 05, 2025
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Minister meets officials over missing inmates
CORRECTIONAL Services Minister Pieter Groenewald is expected to meet with relevant department officials about the three inmates who disappeared at Pollsmoor Juvenile Centre in Cape Town.
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June 05, 2025
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South Africa's gas sector strategy remains unclear as gas cliff looms
SOUTH Africa has just nine months to address critical infrastructure, policy, and pricing developments to avert a looming gas cliff, according to discussions between government energy departments, intensive industrial users, and Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy.
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June 05, 2025
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Mixed views on proposed bail fund
Plan to release ‘prisoners of poverty’
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June 05, 2025
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Italy’s PM, French president hold talks
ITALY'S Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and the two leaders held bilateral talks on issues, including trade, and relationships with the United States, according to Italian media.
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June 05, 2025
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The role of the ECD sector in the township economy
It can be argued that the ECD sector's worth in the hidden economy is between R10-14bn
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June 05, 2025
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Max Oliva takes the helm as CEO of McDonald's South Africa
MCDONALD’S South Africa has announced the appointment of Max Oliva as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2025.
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June 05, 2025
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Dutch prime minister quits
DUTCH Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced the resignation of his government, saying he will submit his resignation to the King.
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June 05, 2025
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Cash Me If You Can: South African MSMEs' Audacious Treasure Hunt
GRAB your flying drone with the eye of an eagle and a robust pair of Shosholoza gumboots, because South Africa's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are once again marching through the African financial jungle in search of the elusive Goose that lays legendary Kruger Rands.
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June 05, 2025
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TymeBank SME Forecast June - SA plots its course in a shifting geopolitical landscape
UPCOMING events that will influence South Africa’s position in a rapidly reshaping global order, and the effect of this reconfiguration on small medium enterprises (SMEs):
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June 05, 2025
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Broos must use these friendlies to decide Bafana Bafana's No 2
WHILE it may go a long way to calming nerves for Bafana Bafana debutants, coach Hugo Broos' statement about giving all the players some minutes in the upcoming friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique, must not apply to goalkeepers.
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June 05, 2025
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The 'Happy Bunch' seek redemption at Comrades after dizzying setback
The Nedbank Running Club's training group, fondly referred to as The Happy Bunch, are looking to regain their joy at this year's Comrades Marathon following a forgettable outing in the 2024 Up Run.
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June 05, 2025
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Venture capital in Africa poised for measured rebound in 2025, with South Africa leading the charge
VENTURE capital (VC) across South Africa and the broader African continent is entering a period of cautious recovery and renewed opportunity, after two years of contraction and recalibration.
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June 05, 2025
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Boisson stuns Andreeva to reach historic semi
AN inspired Lois Boisson delighted Roland Garros as the French world No 361 downed Mirra Andreeva yesterday to set up a French Open semi-final against Coco Gauff.
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