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NFP stands firm in support of Shinga despite political challenges
THE secretary of the National Freedom Party (NFP)’s national deployment committee, Zoe Mtshali, has allayed fears regarding the removal of the KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Trump throws theories in air as he meets Xi
FOR years few issues drew more unanimity in the polarised US than China — it was the arch-adversary, which Washington was destined to confront.
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October 29, 2025
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Accountability and renewal in South Africa’s municipal sphere
IN THE quest for a better South Africa, the Democracy Development Program funded by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and led by the CEO Dr Paula Kariuki felt the need to host a conference entitled “reimagining local democracy: accountability, participation, and renewal in South Africa’s municipal sphere at the Elangeni Hotel on the October 16. The participation of the MEC for Corporate Governance Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi gave gravitas to the occasion.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
14th Annual Minara Business Recognition Awards
Minara Chamber of Commerce marks 25 years of empowering business and driving inclusive growth at 14th annual business recognition awards
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Anglo American lifts copper output amid portfolio shake-up
Anglo American pressing ahead with sweeping portfolio simplification and assets disposal
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
High Court upholds 10-year sentence for man who assaulted fiancée with wheel spanner
A MAN who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for assaulting his fiancée has had his appeal on sentence dismissed by the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Old Mutual refocuses: Cost savings, digital innovation, growing market share
OLD MUTUALS bank is gaining 5 000 new clients a day and is part and parcel of a refreshed strategy put in place by the CEO of five months, Jurie Strydom, to improve competitiveness, deepen market leadership, and unlock long-term value.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Venezuela claims CIA 'false flag' attack foiled
VENEZUELA claimed this week to have dismantled a CIA-financed cell plotting a false-flag attack on a US warship deployed to the southern Caribbean, as Washington stepped up pressure on Caracas by flying bombers nearby.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Western Cape High Court denies bail to father accused of murdering wife
THE welfare of three children has become the deciding factor in a Western Cape High Court's decision to deny bail for the third time to their father, who stands accused of murdering their mother.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Political storm brews as DA's anti-BEE billboard takes aim at the ANC
A POLITICAL firestorm has erupted in the country, exposing deep ideological differences within the Government of National Unity (GNU), following the DA’s controversial launch of a billboard on Johannesburg's bustling N1 highway.
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October 29, 2025
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Reclaiming SA’s moral leadership: Reflecting on King V and the boardroom’s role in shaping the future
SOUTH Africa stands at a crossroads, grappling with challenges that have tested the nation’s spirit and integrity.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Barker has in-form Stellenbosch players on high alert, fears complacency
STELLENBOSCH head coach Steve Barker will have his players on high alert, as he fears their soaring confidence may lead to complacency in today’s fixture against Marumo Gallants.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Saudi hosts world's business elite with eyes on gigaprojects, Al
SAUDI Arabia welcomes heads of state and the global business elite at a major investment conference this week as it seeks support for its sprawling \"gigaprojects\" and sky-high AI ambitions.
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October 29, 2025
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Proteas Women ready to ride pressure wave, says skipper
THERE was a time not too long ago that the Proteas Women’s team reaching a major ICC tournament semifinal was an achievement.
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October 29, 2025
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Time for PSL clubs to play nice to cash in on Fifa windfall
FIFA has unveiled an unprecedented compensation initiative for all clubs that release players for national teams for next year’s World Cup.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
CYRIL'S ANTI-GRAFT STANCE IRRELEVANT
SOUTH Africa is serious about fighting financial crime and corruption’ is the headline that greets the reader to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s most recent newsletter on Monday.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
POPI Act under scrutiny in matric results media publication court case
THE Gauteng High Court, Pretoria is set to hand down its ruling soon in a matter argued this week regarding the publication of this year's matric results.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
The ‘Eagle’ is expected to land
HERE are eight races carded at Hollywoodbets Durbanville today, with the opener off at 13:05 and the lucky last at 17:10. As is usually the case, the meeting promises competitive and interesting racing — with the standout contest appearing to be Race 3, a B Stakes over 1250m, which also serves as the start of the Pick 6.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
From Paris to Perth: Boks show no signs of ‘babelas’ pre-World Cup
TWO years ago today, most South Africans woke up with massive babelas. Some may not even have slept.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
HSBC profit drops as bank takes Madoff legal hit
HSBC reported falling quarterly profits Tuesday, with the banking giant's bottom line weighed down by legal provisions related to the late Bernard Madoff's huge investment fraud.
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October 29, 2025
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Mngqithi: Cup football doesn’t follow big-club logic
GOLDEN Arrows head coach Manqoba Mnggithi says he is not getting carried away by the shock early exits of Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs from the Carling Knockout Cup, despite his own team marching into the semifinals.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Erasmus backs 'fearless' Springboks debutant Porthen against Japan
TWO years after guiding South Africa to back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles, Rassie Erasmus is still not afraid to roll the dice.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Our data, our sovereignty: Why South Africa must own hyperscale data centres
IN THE digital economy, data is often described as the new oil. Unlike oil, data cannot simply be extracted, traded, and refined without exposing nations to profound risks. For as long as South Africa's and Africa’s data resides in hyperscale data centres owned by the United States or China, that data is not safe from infiltration by either power.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Stellenbosch University admits sheep suffocation incident during study
STELLENBOSCH University has acknowledged that students in its Department of Animal Sciences blocked a sheep’ nostrils and mouth with their hands during a feed experiment — an act now confirmed to have violated the institution’s approved animal research protocols.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Kumba Iron Ore lifts sales amid improved logistics, steady operations
KUMBA Iron Ore, the Anglo American-owned iron ore producer, has reported improved logistics stability and operational efficiency despite slightly lower output for the third quarter of 2025.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
De Haas disputes Cele's claims on Zulu's state protection refusal
CRIME and policing expert Mary De Haas has rubbished claims that prominent whistleblower Thabiso Zulu refused state protection when he was being threatened.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
LekkeSlaap ad deemed offensive by Advertising Regulatory Board
AN ADVERTISEMENT featuring Tali, a prominent influencer from Tali’s Wedding, has been deemed offensive by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB).
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Rule of law prevails in Albanese case
WHY was service of the summons for defamation on Francesca Albanese irregular and couldn't be served on her?
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
How can South Africans boost electricity demand for country’s economic growth?
SOUTH Africa faces several near-term challenges that will define its energy landscape up to 2030. Global demand growth has accelerated renewable energy development, but in South Africa, electricity demand has declined steadily since 2011. Ending load-shedding alone has not been enough to reverse this trend.
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October 29, 2025
The Mercury
Scope 3 reporting: Businesses visa to foreign markets - Energy Partners
SOUTH African businesses are no strangers to managing through uncertainty. But as international trade becomes increasingly carbon-conscious, a new type of exposure is emerging for local exporters, one that can directly affect market access.
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