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Sugar tax: a government policy without any evidence - SA Canegrowers
If the Minister of Finance, Enoch Gondongwana, decides to propose an increase in the sugar tax in the medium-term budget due to government’s search for additional income sources for the state, the result would be self-defeating.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
KZN establishes investment office to boost economic growth
EFFORTS to drive economic growth and investment in KwaZulu-Natal are gaining momentum with the premier Thami Ntuli having established an investment office within the premiers office.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
Hanekom inches closer to Bulls and Bok return
SPRINGBOK and Bulls loose-forward Cameron Hanekom is edging closer to a return-to-play date and could be part of the Bulls’ next URC match, against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld at the end of November.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
Mother filmed giving toddler alcohol prompts swift action from authorities
A DISTURBING video showing a Western Cape mother giving her toddler alcohol sparked swift action from local officials and Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs), who tracked down the woman in Woodstock after following multiple leads.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
Trump: Tariffs on Canada rise by 10%
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump at the weekend said he was hiking tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional 10%, in the latest fallout over a Canadian anti-tariff ad that featured late US leader Ronald Reagan.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
BHEKI CELE'S CHARACTER FLAWS
FORMER Police Minister Bheki Cele's two-day appearance before the Parliament Ad-hoc Committee was a masterclass in the complexities of crime-fighting, earning him a significant number of new admirers.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
Extradition law challenges threaten high-profile cases in South Africa says NPA
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has raised the alarm over the issue of authorisation for extradition requests arguing that a 2024 judgment on this matter may see dozens of criminal suspects and even convicted persons using the ruling to contest their extraditions.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
The impact of macroeconomic policy on employment in South Africa
TO RELEGATE employment to the department of labour is to ignore a yet vexed question of the Phillips curve that addresses the relationship between unemployment and inflation, says Dr Pali Lehohla.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
Brand South Africa’s false narrative on country’s reform path
FINANCED by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, the claim by Brand South Africa that the country's \"reform path is winning back investor confidence\" (Business Report, October 24) is government propaganda at its worst because it totally evades truth and reality.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
Chamomile tea: study aid or sleep trap? Uncover insights from the viral exam care pack debate
IT'S that time of the year again - final exams for learners and students across the country.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
It’s good news as SA is removed from the international grey list - Cosatu
SOUTH Africa received well deserved good news with the United Nations’ Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s announcement that it has been removed from the international grey list. This is a positive victory for workers, the economy, the state and society.
4 min |
October 27, 2025
The Mercury
Former teacher surrenders to authorities over international child abuse charges
FORMER SA teacher, Iain Wares, 86, has handed himself over to the authorities at the Simon’s Town courthouse, in the latest UK consolidation request of charges relating to the sexual and physical abuse of 65 boys, with the indictment listing 90 charges in total.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
KZN flood victims plead for help to repair partially destroyed homes
KWAZULU-NATAL flood victims whose homes were partially destroyed during the April 2022 floods, and who have not yet been able to rebuild, said that the summer season brings anxiety.
2 min |
October 27, 2025
The Mercury
Year-long funeral starts for ex-queen
THE yearlong funeral ceremony of Thailand's former queen Sirikit started yesterday, with grieving royalists set to salute the procession bringing her body to lie in state at Bangkok's Grand Palace.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
It's pretty awesome to win in Pakistan, says Rabada
THIS is really something. The Proteas, holders of the World Test Championship mace, are showing they are worthy champions.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Tax disputes: why they no longer belong solely to the accounting profession
FOR years, I've maintained that tax disputes do not sit comfortably within the accounting profession.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Muscle up for Industrialstrength
LET'S take a detailed look at the seventh race-a B Stakes over 1600 m, scheduled for 3:15pm tomorrow at Hollywoodbets Durbanville.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
MISTRA report warns State at crossroads, calls for ethical and capable governance
SOUTH Africa’s public institutions remain caught between resilience and decay, according to a new study by the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), which warns that rebuilding State capability will require decisive reforms, ethical leadership, and renewed public trust.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Why South Africa's reform path is winning back investor confidence
IN A WORLD increasingly defined by economic volatility and geopolitical flux, South Africa continues to distinguish itself as a nation of endurance and depth.
3 min |
October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Mental health stigma haunts public service
Talking openly about depression still seen as weakness
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
'Buffalo' to blow up a storm
A Conditions Plate, a sprint over 1160m, heads the card on the Turffontein Standside track on Sunday.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Bheki Cele confirms acquaintance with Vusimuzi Matlala amid inquiry
Testimony sheds light on controversial figures and their interactions
3 min |
October 24, 2025
The Mercury
4Sight delivers a robust interim performance on sustained adoption of artificial intelligence
JSE-listed 4Sight Holdings delivered a robust interim performance on the sustained adoption of artificial intelligence.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Sasol shares surge nearly 12% after strong first-quarter update
Fuels-from-coal giant first quarter update boosted by strategic announcements to core businesses
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Russia—Africa Summit shapes multipolar world
SIX years ago, on the same days — October 23-24, 2019 — an event took place in Sochi that can rightfully be called a new page in the history of relations between the Russian Federation and the African continent.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
KZN diversifies trade to offset US tariffs
THE imposition of 30% tariffs by the United States and the non-renewal of AGOA have directly impacted exports from KwaZulu-Natal, and the provincial government has taken measures to identify alternative markets to safeguard the province’ trade interests.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Zuma calls for lifestyle audits for judiciary after Madlanga Commission bombshells
FORMER President and Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) leader Jacob Zuma said the party will do all it can to ensure that those implicated in the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee are held accountable.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
KZN investment conference pledges exceed expectations
PLEDGES made at the KwaZulu-Natal investment conference are a sign of confidence in the recovery and growth of the province's economy.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
US: Record measles cases since 1992
The US has registered 1 618 measles cases with three deaths so far this year, the highest number since 1992, according to official data released this week.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Sharks coach gives last week's losers a second shot against Scarlets
AFTER last week's unfortunate defeat to Ulster, Sharks coach John Plumtree has chosen to make minimal changes to the side for this week’s match against the Scarlets at Kings Park.
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