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The Mercury
KZN artists' work part of portrait awards exhibition at KZNSA Gallery
THE work of two KwaZulu-Natal artists, who are among the top 40 finalists in the Rust-en-Vrede Portrait Awards, will be on display along with other finalists and the winner's work at the KZNSA Gallery in Durban next month.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
KZN Hawks head Senona under fire
Major-General shared confidential police information with Matlala
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Proteas 2.0 ready for Roses: Chawane hails ‘wholesome growth’ ahead of England series
SPAR Proteas skipper Khanyisa \"KC\"
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Empowerment organisation red flags R100 billion Transformation Fund
SME empowerment organisation Unconventional CA (UCA) has raised concerns that the Transformation Fund offering big black economic empowerment points incentive reflects no meaningful shift from earlier drafts and is unlikely to serve the real needs and requirements of South Africa’s entrepreneurs and small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Star College Durban named top independent school in KZN
IN A remarkable achievement, Star College Durban has been officially recognised as the top independent school in KwaZulu-Natal.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Preparing confident, curious learners for the future
ST MARY'S DSG Kloof believes in a holistic education for its learners.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Why Michelle Obama’s ‘no’ is the new yes for women facing challenges
MICHELLE Obama made headlines recently with her appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast with host Alex Cooper as the former US First Lady issued a rallying cry for women everywhere.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
How to assess microplastics in our bodies? Scientists have a plan
HOW many tiny pieces of plastic are currently inside your body?
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Clifton College's class of 2025 continues legacy of academic distinction
THE Clifton College class of 2025 has once again set the standard for Independent Examination Board (IEB) academic excellence in boys’ education.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
South Korea’s ex-first lady jailed for taking bribes
A SOUTH Korean judge handed the country’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee 20 months in jail for accepting lavish gifts from a cult-like church yesterday, but acquitted her for alleged stock manipulation and other charges.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Agents may have breached ‘protocol’
US immigration agents may have breached “protocol” in Minneapolis before the fatal shooting of a nurse during protests, President Donald ‘Trump's senior aide Stephen Miller said on Tuesday - days after falsely branding the victim an assassin.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Port Shepstone High School celebrates strong 2025 NSC results
PORT Shepstone High School proudly celebrates the academic achievements of its class of 2025 following the release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Rafa Bay the one to beat
THE highest rated race at the Vaal Classic track meeting today is the fifth race, a MR 104 Handicap over 1000m, and the one to beat could be Rafa Bay.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Unblocking airline funds can boost economy; enhance connectivity
IMAGINE running a business where you sell your products in certain markets but access to your revenue was not guaranteed.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Vukile's Spanish unit sells R5.3bn retail park portfolio to focus on shopping centres
Property Fund is looking to re-allocate capital into highewr growth opportunities in South Africa and in Portugal
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Court revokes Zurenah Smit's bail, orders mental evaluation
ALLEGED mastermind behind the murder of her husband, Zurenah Smit's R10 000 bail has been revoked with immediate effect and she will now undergo a 30-day mental observation after being referred to Valkenberg Mental Facility to determine if she can follow court proceedings.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
INSIGHT INTO NAMIBIA
Independent Media photographer Ayanda Ndamane recently travelled to Namibia, here are some of the scenes he captured during his trip
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Tackling the school bullying crisis
AS SCHOOLS settle into the 2026 academic year, we must confront a crisis that spiralled out of control last year: the epidemic of bullying in our classrooms.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSWOMAN SPRAYED DURING SPEECH
US Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar was targeted during a speech this week by a man who sprayed an unidentified liquid at her from a syringe before being tackled by security guards.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
What South Africa’s small businesses can expect in 2026
SOUTH Africa heads into 2026 on firmer economic footing than in recent years, with a steadier macro backdrop and modest growth prospects beginning to take shape.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Spar Group faces up to R170 million lawsuit over delayed SAP implementation
THE Spar Group was served with legal papers Wednesday from Giannacopoulos Group-owned franchises, who are suing for damages for the botched implementation of SAP enterprise resources planning software in the group's KwaZulu-Natal distribution centre.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
SIU probe of alleged procurement misconduct at uMzinyathi Municipality welcomed
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration, corruption and financial misconduct at the uMzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, following the signing of a presidential proclamation referring the matter for investigation.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Linde hails ‘exceptional’ Markram
PROTEAS spin-bowling all-rounder George Linde is excited about the squad’s form going into the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Crisis in the SA film and TV industry: How incentive delays are costing jobs
SOUTH Africa's film and television industry is facing a deepening crisis, with hundreds of jobs at risk, as filmmakers and creative workers picketed outside Parliament yesterday over delays in the government's incentive system.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Iran warns against ‘instability’ after US strike group arrives
IRAN’S president this week warned US “threats” against the Islamic republic would only cause instability, as a US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier took up position in Middle Eastern waters.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Starmer heads to China to defend ‘pragmatic’ partnership
BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer began a three-day visit to China yesterday, where he was to defend London's “pragmatic” partnership with the Asian giant after years of fraught relations.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Decisions made by community schemes facing rising legal scrutiny, lawyer warns
ROUTINE decisions by community scheme trustees and directors, once viewed as “harmless administrative housekeeping’, are increasingly being found unlawful by South Africa's courts.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Another successful year for Westville Boys' High School
THE Westville Boys' High School class of 2025 delivered another highly successful year for the school.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Dubai to expand financial hub with $27 billion in new projects
DUBAI is planning projects worth more than 100 billion dirhams ($27 billion) to expand the Gulf financial hub as an influx of foreign firms pushes occupancy to limits and leaves global firms struggling to find space.
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January 29, 2026
The Mercury
Purpose-driven tourism is gaining ground in South Africa
A SURVEY by market research firm KLA found that more than 70% of South Africans view climate change as a serious threat, with working-age citizens feeling the strongest sense of urgency.
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