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President faces economic crisis
BOLIVIANS elected Rodrigo Paz as president at the weekend, selecting the centre-right senator and economist to address the country’s worst economic crisis in 40 years.
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October 21, 2025
The Mercury
China’s economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
CHINA'S economic growth slipped below 5 percent in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed Monday, the slowest pace in a year in the face of trade headwinds and a stubborn domestic consumer slump.
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October 21, 2025
The Mercury
French police hunt Louvre jewel thieves
THE hunt was on yesterday for the band of thieves who stole eight priceless royal pieces of jewellery from the Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris in broad daylight.
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October 21, 2025
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THE IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE CHOICES ON HEART HEALTH IN SA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
EVERY weekend, South Africans gather for braais, indulge in rich foods, and often binge drink without a second thought.
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October 21, 2025
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Rugby - what went wrong?
IS THERE something useful to be learned from Saturday's crushing first-half defeat of the Sharks by Ulster, making a second-half recovery all but impossible? Methinks there is.
1 min |
October 21, 2025
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Political infighting continues to stall mayoral appointment in Impendle Local Municipality
DESPITE completing interviews for Impendle Local Municipality three weeks ago, the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has not yet appointed the municipality's mayor.
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October 21, 2025
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Mining output dips as sector faces renewed pressure from weak demand and rising costs
SOUTH Africa's mining industry recorded a slight setback in August, with production declining by 0.2% year-on-year, according to Statistics South Africa's (Stats SA) latest Mining Production and Sales report released last week.
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October 20, 2025
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Fikile Mbalula says sorry to Patrice Motsepe over ANC presidency remarks
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has apologised to Patrice Motsepe over remarks he made in the past about the billionaires possible political ambitions for the presidency of the African National Congress.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas showed character to reach semis, says Luus
SUNE Luus believes the “momentum” is with the Proteas after qualifying for the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal with two games to spare.
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October 20, 2025
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Red Devils inflict more suffering on the Reds
LIVERPOOL slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 yesterday to end their near decade-long wait for victory at Anfield.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa prepares to leave the FATF increased-monitoring list
THE real story about South Africa's likely removal from the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) grey list is not the expected announcement. It's in the opportunity.
4 min |
October 20, 2025
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Trump's threats succeed in halting global plan to clean up shipping emissions
A PLAN to cut greenhouse gas emissions in shipping supported by much of the maritime industry was shelved Friday by delegates to a UN regulatory body following threats from President Donald Trump that he would punish countries backing the measure.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
US-China trade war threats: JSE and the Rand under pressure
LAST Thursday China blamed the US of creating \"panic\" over Beijing's controls on rare earth minerals.
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October 20, 2025
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CA MPs support evidence leader amid Mchunu’s chief of staff’s apology demand
MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have said that there is some uncertainty regarding whether evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse SC would be included in the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliaments and Provincial Legislatures Act, 2004.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Merger regulations level economic playing field
A fair market is not only good for growth and for investment but also for consumers
4 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Sundowns shatter Nigerian curse with win
IN A landmark moment for South African football, Mamelodi Sundowns finally conquered the Nigerian hoodoo by claiming a decisive 5-1 victory against Remo Stars in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Embrace today: A powerful call to live fully and authentically
TODAY is the day to live completely. It is of this day, of this week, and of this month that you will say in years to come, \"those were the days\", and look back with longing and nostalgia.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Zulu royal family member disputes court ruling on Misuzulu's kingship
PRINCE Simakade, the half-brother of AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, who challenged his ascension to the throne, has rejected the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling that confirmed Misuzulu as the legitimate monarch.
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October 20, 2025
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Jubilee Metals Group reports solid performance amid the ongoing sale of its chrome and PGM businesses
JUBILEE Metals Group, the Zambia-focused copper producer, said Friday the workstreams to conclude the R1.6 billion sale of its South African chrome and PGM businesses were progressing well, while production at these operations remained firmly on track.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Standard Bank settlement deal overturned by SCA over credit act breach
Bank procedures in the spotlight after agreements overturned between Standard Bank and client
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October 20, 2025
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Are vaccines secretly a biological weapon for population control?
THE question begs to be asked: are vaccines really good for you and your children?
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October 20, 2025
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IMFC commits to stronger global co-operation amid rising uncertainty, economic transformation
THE International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) has pledged to strengthen international cooperation and sound policymaking to safeguard global stability, address rising debt risks, and advance sustainable growth as the world economy undergoes a profound transformation.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Scarlets win boosts Lions ahead of Ulster clash
THE Lions broke their United Rugby Championship (URC) duck at the weekend with a workmanlike victory over the Scarlets at Ellis Park, but they will need to lift their performance considerably when they host Ulster this week.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
World Food Day initiatives to combat food insecurity
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, has seen significant progress in the fight against food insecurity and poverty, according to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Department of Social Development.
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October 20, 2025
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Nomsa Mokwai: Balancing life as a Springbok rugby player and trauma nurse
WHEN patients arrive at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital's Level 1 trauma centre in Cape Town, they rarely realise that the caring nurse helping to treat them is also a Springbok rugby player.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
IFP’s call to deport illegal migrants gains support
Political experts and organisations rally behind IFP’s stance on immigration
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas ready to unleash Maharaj to turn the tide in Rawalpindi
SPIN. And spin some more.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Madison Valley hooks up for victory
THE Conditions Plate that was the headline race at Hollywoodbets Greyville yesterday was always going to be something of a guessing game with most of the runners being prepared for races further down the road.
4 min |
October 20, 2025
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Urban disconnect with nature is widening
THE idea that people, particularly young ones, who don't get enough time out in the countryside can eventually develop a range of mental maladies known as nature deficit disorder makes sense - even though there's no real medical evidence for it.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Understanding the limitations of fines in the Al trade landscape
THE REAL NUMBERS
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