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The Mercury
Cardoso warns 'work not done'
THE work is not done.
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April 14, 2026
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Oil surges past $100 as Trump's Hormuz blockade raises global economic risks
Global markets rattled over increasing tensions in the Middle East, sending oil prices higher
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April 14, 2026
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ASP Technologies warns of ongoing losses and funding needs after Renergen acquisition
ASP Technologies, a Nasdaq emerging growth company that listed on the JSE in August with the acquisition of local gas producer Renergen, has warned that it expects to report losses for some time and that it will also require substantial future funding.
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April 14, 2026
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A flexible workforce is critical in the face of rising fuel costs and economic volatility
THE rising cost of fuel is driving businesses to significantly rethink their labour costs.
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April 14, 2026
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Can Sea Robbers' travel efficiency survive?
THE Betway Premiership title race has entered a decisive phase for Orlando Pirates - and the numbers suggest both hope and danger in equal measure.
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April 14, 2026
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How to evaluate your mental health: Five key indicators
IN GENERAL conversations, when around those who work in areas of mental health, people may ask, “Am I of sound mental health?”
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April 14, 2026
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Miss SA delivers powerful message as search for 2026 successor begins
THE race for the Miss SA 2026 crown is about to begin.
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April 14, 2026
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Handicappers ask for considered appraisal
THE professional handicappers of South Africa have sent out a press release urging stake holders who are attending the South African Trainers Association (SANTA) handicapping workshop tomorrow, at the TBA Sales Complex at Gosforth Park, to only consider those decisions made at the workshop that are guided by data and evidence rather than by anecdotal or observational claims.
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April 14, 2026
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Should Artificial Intelligence be open or closed?
ON APRIL 27, 2026, a courtroom will host a dispute that feels less like litigation and more like a reckoning.
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April 14, 2026
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Transnet prepares for busy citrus export season as industry targets growth
TRANSNET Port Terminals (TPT) is gearing up for a demanding 2026 citrus export season, building on the momentum of a strong performance last year that saw export volumes surge by 22%.
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April 14, 2026
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Coetzé and le Clos lead charge
FRESH off a statement-making performance on the international stage, backstroke sensation Pieter Coetzé will arrive in Gqeberha this week as the man to watch when South Africa's elite swimmers battle for Commonwealth Games qualification at the Bombela Concession Company SA National Swimming Championships.
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April 14, 2026
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Markets slide as oil surge on Hormuz tensions sparks global volatility
HIGHER global oil prices, resulting from the failed peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran, along with President Donald Trump's announcement of a US blockade at the Strait of Hormuz sent markets plunging on Monday.
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April 14, 2026
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IFP vows no repeat of MKP’s ‘revolution’ surprise elections
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
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April 14, 2026
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Emfuleni finance official's murder handed to PKTT
GAUTENG police have confirmed that the murder case of an Emfuleni Local Municipality finance official, whose killing was captured on CCTV and widely shared on social media, has been handed to the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).
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April 14, 2026
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Mickleburgh well qualified for new challenge
IN his daily Weatherbys podcast Nick Luck Daily provided a prerecorded remote interview with Pippa Mickleburgh of Race Coast Sales in South Africa.
3 min |
April 14, 2026
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One more go for Faf
IT MUST have been 2016.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
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Geordin Hill-Lewis: Tackling the trust deficit in the DA through community engagement
THE newly elected leader of the DA, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has acknowledged a critical “trust deficit” at the heart of the party’s electoral ceiling, outlining a strategy focused on community presence, governance delivery, and disciplined messaging to position the DA as South Africa’ largest political force.
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April 14, 2026
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Residents clash with eThekwini over chicken slaughter signs on beaches
FED UP with chicken carcasses littering Amanzimtoti’s popular beaches, residents want to put up their own signage prohibiting ongoing slaughters on their shorelines.
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April 14, 2026
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World Bank urges smarter industrial policy for jobs as Africa's growth outlook weakens
SUB-SAHARAN
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April 14, 2026
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Waste water to clean energy: Japanese engineers harness the power of osmosis
A JAPANESE water plant is harnessing the natural process of osmosis to generate renewable energy that could one day become a common power source.
3 min |
April 14, 2026
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The Al shift: Mapping South Africa's growing Al skills economy
JOB MARKET TRENDS REPORT
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April 14, 2026
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HERE'S WHY REFORMER PILATES IS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE WORKOUTS RIGHT NOW
YOU’VE seen it all over your feed.
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April 14, 2026
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Kaspersky report reveals over one million bank accounts compromised as cyberthreats evolve
A RECENT report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has unveiled alarming trends in the landscape of financial cybercrime, revealing that more than one million online banking accounts were compromised in the last year.
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April 14, 2026
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Ubumbano Lwezinduna accuses MEC Buthelezi of traditional leadership division
UBUMBANO Lwezinduna in KwaZulu-Natal has taken aim at the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, accusing him of causing divisions among traditional leaders.
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April 14, 2026
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Kaze reveals secret behind attacking surge
KAIZER
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April 14, 2026
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Governing the turnaround: What Transnet reveals about intentional oversight
I HAVE long believed that those who have travelled a path are best placed to guide others on it.
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April 14, 2026
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Zwane urges AmaZulu to focus on self-reliance
AMAZULU head coach Arthur Zwane has made it clear that his side’s push for continental qualification next season cannot be left in the hands of other teams, insisting the team must focus on taking care of its own business as the Betway Premiership race intensifies.
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April 14, 2026
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Sharks' battle 'Parade'
THE Sharks' United Rugby Championship season now sits on a knife-edge, with their trip to face the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday (8.45pm kickoff) shaping up as a defining moment in their push for a Top 8 finish.
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April 14, 2026
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'Beauty in Black' star Terrell Carter opens up about being born to an 11-year-old mother
BEAUTY
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April 14, 2026
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Mariannhill leaders walk out of police meeting over satellite station delays
ANGRY Mariannhill community leaders yesterday walked out of what should have been a SAPS public participation process, saying they could not be part of the process years after failed promises of a permanent police station in the area.
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