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Gupta family properties raided in India as global scrutiny escalates
THE international net continues to close in on the controversial Gupta brothers, long accused of state capture and corruption in South Africa, with fresh raids on their properties in India and the recent auctioning of their assets in Johannesburg.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
TRUMP OFFERS MORE US TROOPS TO POLAND
US President Donald Trump offered this week to send more troops to Poland as he welcomed the country's new nationalist president Karol Nawrocki to the White House with a military flyover.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Six activists charged in Britain
British authorities have charged six people for participating in meetings to plan a demonstration in support of the banned group Palestine Action, prosecutors said.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Why offshore investment is essential for the elite amid rising inflation
SOUTH Africa is navigating an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic landscape. Inflationary pressures, sluggish growth, high unemployment, and persistent structural failures are coalescing into a difficult reality for investors and entrepreneurs alike.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Understanding your insurance excess: What you need to know before making a claim
FOR many motorists, the first time they truly pay attention to their insurance policy is when they need to submit a claim after an accident.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Trellidor's mixed financial results: A dividend and further growth strategy
TRELLIDOR Holdings has declared a 12 cents a share dividend at the end of the first phase of its strategy to restore shareholder value.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Hamilton battles confidence crisis as Ferrari dream turns sour
LEWIS Hamilton is in the midst of a crisis of confidence and results that the Formula One icon has never known in his storied career, as Ferrari’s fans hope for a sharp turnaround at the Italian Grand Prix.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Pride in Togo African tales
WATCHING over the dozen illustrators, editors and voice actors working at his animation studio in Togo, Boris Kpadenou hailed how they brought truly African tales to life without any outside help.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
SANDF says minor items, not ammo stolen from Free State Air Force Base
THE South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has said no weapons or combat systems were stolen during a break-in at the Bloemspruit Air Force Base in Bloemfontein last month.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
The Independent on Saturday presents Cake in the Garden
DURBAN will soon host a unique celebration of creativity and cakes at The Independent on Saturday Cake in the Garden event at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Saturday, 27 September 2025, from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Nigeria's loan apps smack of digital extortion
MARIAM Ogundairo’s experience highlights a common issue: predatory loan apps.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Moves to force peace in Ukraine
THE UK and its allies stand ready to support Ukraine before negotiations to end the war as well as to secure an eventual peace deal, the UK defence secretary stated, according to the BBC.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Master Du Rouvray to help out
PUNTERS face a highly competitive card on the turf at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening and punters will need to study carefully. The flip side is, if you get it right there is money to be made as juicy dividends are likely. One of the better best could come in the card opener where Mark Dixon saddles Master Du Rouvray.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Prices for supersized D90 SUV and Terron 9 bakkie announced
LDV hit the South African market in 2024 with its T60 double cab range of bakkies, and now the brand is expanding into more premium segments with the larger Terron 9 bakkie as well as a large SUV called the D90.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Runaway fire leaves Pongola farm manager in critical condition
VELD FIRE DANGER
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
OPEC+ confronts the next stage in battle for oil market share
AFTER stunning the oil world with a slew of production increases, OPEC+ is preparing to decide its next move at a key meeting on Sunday.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Sinner, Alcaraz into US Open Semis
REIGNING champion Jannik Sinner marched into the US Open semifinals as Amanda Anisimova avenged her Wimbledon thrashing by Iga Swiatek to set up a last-four clash with Naomi Osaka.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Boks v All Blacks clash will be decided by BMT, says Erasmus
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus says the Eden Park showdown on Saturday between the Springboks and the All Blacks will be won by the team that shows the superior Big Match Temperament (BMT).
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Tricky draw won't hold Argo Alley
THE highest rated race at the Turffontein Inside meeting tomorrow is a Pinnacle Stakes event over 1450m and the St. John Gray-trained Argo Alley could be the one to beat.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Honouring the history of resistance, working together for a brighter future
ON 3 SEPTEMBER, Beijing hosted a solemn ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address and inspected the armed forces.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
De Bruin set to ring the changes for France World Cup clash
COACH Swys de Bruin is set to make several changes to the Springbok Women's side to face France in their final Women's Rugby World Cup Pool D match in Northampton, England, on Sunday.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Santaco calls for study to resolve taxi permit issues in eThekwini
Staff shortages, loss of income impact on businesses due to strike
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Weekend promises prime opportunities to chase Garrick and Brusher
THANK you for an incredible 2025 Kingfisher shad competition!
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Deepening economic strain hits low-income communities across South Africa
SOUTH African households are grappling with an increasingly severe economic strain as rising inflation in essential goods and services continues to outpace wage growth, eroding purchasing power and amplifying financial vulnerability.
2 min |
September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Ban Israel from playing in World Cup
RIGHT now, Israel is starving 470000 Palestinians and moving troops to occupy Gaza.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Government ramps up cattle vaccination campaign
MINISTER of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has vowed that the government was doing everything it can to control the spread of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that is affecting the red meat industry.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
How Sars' VAT Modernisation Project targets tax evasion in South Africa
THE South African Revenue Service (Sars)' proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) Modernisation Project is geared to combat challenges faced by traders, businesses, and Sars, including compliance inefficiencies, the risk of errors, and tax evasion.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Reeva Steenkamp's mother suffers stroke, support fund set up
JUNE Steenkamp, the mother of murdered model Reeva Steenkamp, has suffered a stroke and requires funds to undergo rehabilitation, her family said.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa’s next global export: 10 million young minds
SOUTH Africa’s greatest untapped resource is not buried beneath our soil - it is the 10 million young people who stand at the gateway to adulthood, eager to contribute but too often locked out of the world of work. The debate has rightly focused on education, training, and skills. But there is a harder, less glamorous question we need to answer: how do we connect our youth to actual opportunities in the global economy?
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Ngezana ready to lead Bafana defence in World Cup qualifiers
BAFANA Bafana central defender Siya-bonga Ngezana has candidly acknowledged the mounting pressure on the South African national team as it gears up for crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Nigeria.
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