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New mutual Pacific defence treaty
AUSTRALIA and Papua New Guinea will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face \"emerging threats\" to their security, a new defence treaty seen by AFP yesterday showed.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Inequality in Africa: key drivers and ending it
Regressive fiscal policies are at the heart of the matter
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD LIES: ESSENTIAL INSIGHTS EVERY PARENT MUST KNOW
LYING is one of those tricky parenting challenges most families face at some point.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
The enduring wisdom of our parents
I LIKE to think I am on occasion guided by the wisdom of my parents, even if, at the time, I may have had little patience for their attempts to guide or persuade me.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Willemse’s masterclass sparks Springboks inside centre debate
AFTER Damian Willemse went over to score — with a few players on his back - for one of the defining tries in the Springboks’ demolition of the All Blacks, he thumped his chest in celebration.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Smarter, innovative trade starts with better public-private collaboration
SOUTH Africa's trade strategy has all the right ingredients: a focus on export-led growth, digital transformation, and the empowerment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
TNPA nears completion of Newark Road upgrade to ease congestion at Richards Bay Port
TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced that it is nearing completion of the long-awaited upgrade of Newark Road, a critical access route to the Port of Richards Bay, with 75% of the works already finished.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Floods devastate breadbasket of Punjab in India
THE fields are full but the paddy brown and wilted, and the air thick with the stench of rotting crops and livestock - the aftermath of record monsoon rains that have devastated India's breadbasket.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
GPAA suspends more executives amid allegations of financial misconduct
DOMINOES are continuing to fall at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) over a series of allegations of maladministration and financial misconduct.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Can De Kock get a Cheer?
THE stage is set at Hollywoodbets Greyville for an eight-race card today, and there are some interesting runners.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
GDP stats see mining recovering: Cyberattacks are a serious threat to the green shoots
SOUTH Africa’s mining sector, long a cornerstone of the national economy, has after two consecutive quarters of decline, finally turned positive again.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Trump blames Petro for failure in fight against drugs
THE United States has decertified Colombia as an ally in the fight against drugs, a decision that could cost Bogota hundreds of millions of dollars in US military support.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Green technology readiness: A praxis for climate action in fresh pursuit of a net zero economy
IF SOUTH Africa is to realise its growth and development ambitions towards and achieve a just transition and inclusive economy, we must consider a critical aspect — and that is the green technology landscape.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Smart energy management solutions can deliver cost savings and power security for energy-heavy businesses
ENERGY prices are rising worldwide, putting real pressure on businesses, especially those in energy-intensive sectors like mining, manufacturing, and large-scale industrial operations. For these companies, energy is more than a consumable; it is a critical part of daily operations. As such, finding ways to reduce consumption without compromising productivity is essential.
4 min |
September 17, 2025
The Mercury
ActionSA files complaint against Premier Ntuli over sports corruption
KWAZULU- Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is under pressure to act on the sports facilities tender corruption report. | SUPPLIED
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Make the most out of fresh spring ingredients in your kitchen
SPRING arrives with a fresh selection of produce ready to shine in everyday cooking.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
eThekwini Municipality significantly reduces backlog in water leak reports
DESPITE grappling with vandalism, eThekwini Municipality has reduced the backlogged number of reported water leak faults in the past months from 8 000 to below 900 due to several interventions.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Allow nature to nurture your mind this Self-Care Awareness Month
SEPTEMBER is Self-Care Awareness Month, a reminder to prioritise personal health and mental well-being.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Dolf leads Springbok Women's superb Rugby World Cup
THE Springbok Women are celebrating a landmark achievement at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, completing their campaign with unprecedented success and rising to a historic 10th place in the World Rugby rankings.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
ActionSA to lodge complaint with Public Protector over corruption
ACTIONSA is preparing to lodge a formal complaint with the Public Protector against the National Treasury after a presidency briefing to Parliament revealed a shocking failure of consequence management in the fight against corruption.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
High Court rules in favour of Sasol Oil against Nersa's pipeline tariffs
Court sets aside decision by Nersa to approve pipeline tariffs for 2023/24 financial year
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Labour Court rules on sexual harassment allegations at Nedbank
SEXUAL harassment in the workplace came under the spotlight in the Johannesburg Labour Court when a female bank officer accused a male colleague of inappropriate conduct towards her, which included asking her, \"Why don't you sit on my lap?
2 min |
September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Vetting challenges delay security clearances for government officials’ compliance issues
THE Presidency has identified failure by supply chain management officials to subject themselves to polygraph tests and submit financial statements to the State Security Agency (SSA) as a challenge when they are vetted in line with a decade-old Cabinet directive.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Libstar Holdings share price surges after strong half-year results and takeover discussions
LIBSTAR Holdings has seen its share price soar by 16.56% on Tuesday morning, closing at R4.43, buoyed by the publication of its robust first-half results, marking the company's most impressive performance since 2022.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
PSG fear injuries as they put title on the line
THERE is the sense that the new season gets up and running for real this week for Paris Saint-Germain as they begin their defence of the Champions League title amid doubts as to how much longer their squad can handle being pushed to the limit by a crowded calendar.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa’s ANC comments ignite debate
ANC leaders divided over president's remarks on municipal performance
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Amorim cannot put round pegs in square holes - Murphy
FORMER England midfielder Dany Murphy believes the problem wit Manchester United does not lay in the system that is being implemented by head coach Ruben Amorim rather the individuals he has in the team.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Young municipal engineers building the future of South Africa's water sector
SOUTH Africa's water sector is standing at a crossroads. Decades of underinvestment in infrastructure, rapid urbanisation, climate change, and persistent skills shortages have converged to create a perfect storm.
3 min |
September 17, 2025
The Mercury
Epstein links: PM Starmer defends himself
LONDON: UK leader Keir Starmer has insisted that he would never have appointed Peter Mandelson as his ambassador in Washington if he had known the full extent of the diplomat's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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September 17, 2025
The Mercury
How AI tools like ChatGPT may be eroding our critical thinking abilities
WE'VE all done it: opened ChatGPT for a quick essay draft, work email, or even a birthday toast.
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