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The Mercury
Uncle of slain e-hailing driver demands action to solve murder
E-HAILING driver Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase, who was killed in Soweto, Gauteng, and burned inside his car, was laid to rest in Ulundi on Saturday.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry hearings to begin on September 17 after delay
THE Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will officially begin its hearings on September 17.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Urgent relief call for flood-affected farmers
MEMBERS of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature have called on the national government to expedite the payment of R65 million in compensation to farmers affected by flood damage.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Court overturns school sanctions for learners caught vaping in hostel
HARSH PUNISHMENT
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Bok Women taught a lesson by slick French
THE Springbok Women received a sobering dose of reality at the World Cup in the form of the fleet-footed French, who ran up a 57-10 score in the final match of Pool D in Northampton yesterday evening.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Master Du Rouvray gets off the mark
PROBLEM horses, be it temperament or physical, are always a test of patience but more so a trainer’s nightmare.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
New research unveils cannabis’ hidden mental health pitfalls
FEELING PARANOID?
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Afrika Mayibuye Movement officially launched, ‘spear-pen’ logo unveiled
FORMER MK Party secretary general Floyd Shivambu has officially announced the formation of the Afrika Mayibuye Movementas both a political movement and a political party, adding he is the president of the organisation.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Murder of insolvency lawyer in boardroom sparks outrage
“IT WAS a deliberate hit” This is how Gauteng police spokesperson, Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi described the brazen daylight shooting of insolvency lawyer, Bouwer van Niekerk.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Sabalenka credits mental reset after retaining US Open crown
ARYNA Sabalenka credited her newfound mental approach on Saturday after producing a controlled performance to retain her US Open crown.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Boks showed dominance, says disappointed Kitshoff
SPRINGBOK great Steven Kitshoff feels the Springboks were the more dominant team in the Eden Park showdown with the All Blacks and is convinced they will bounce back this week in Wellington.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
African Rainbow Minerals reports 47% drop in headline earnings
AFRICAN Rainbow Minerals’ (ARM) share price plunged 7.3% on Friday after it reported a 47% decline in headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2025 to R2.7 billion, or R13.79 a share.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
How globalisation is impacting opportunities in Africa and beyond
GLOBALISATION can be defined as, The growing interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of investment, people, and information. Countries have built economic partnerships to facilitate these movements over many centuries.”
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
PROTESTERS IN PARIS DEMAND MACRON’S RESIGNATION
THOUSANDS marched through Paris at the weekend, demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron and calling for France to leave the EU
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Hooker proud despite Eden Park loss
IT wasn't the result Springbok newcomer Ethan Hooker wanted in his first Test against the All Blacks, but the utility back was chuffed to get his baptism of fire at Eden Park in Auckland.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Domestic workers endure harsh realities as South Africa’s economy stagnates: Sweepsouth
THE recently released 8th annual Sweep-South Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions paints a troubling picture of the lives of domestic workers in South Africa.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Japan PM decides to quit, report
JAPAN’S Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported yesterday, as members of his ruling party seek to hold a new leadership race following disastrous upper house elections.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas crash to record 342-run defeat
THE Proteas have become the masters of falling prey to the dead-rubber ODI syndrome.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Crowds at the Vatican as teen becomes saint
TENS of thousands of people gathered at the Vatican yesterday for the canonisation of an Italian teenager dubbed “God’s Influencer” for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
THEY WON'T CONQUER US – GOULD RALLIES BAFANA AHEAD OF SUPER EAGLES CLASH
BAFANA Bafana will lock horns with Nigeria tomorrow in a crunch World Cup qualifier, months after their heartbreak at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Law Society of South Africa condemns alleged exam paper leaks
THE Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has condemned recent incidents regarding the alleged theft and leakage of professional examination papers associated with legal practitioners.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Magical Max masters Monza
MAX Verstappen slowed McLaren's Formula One dominance yesterday with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest race in the sport's history.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Why technology alone won't bridge literacy gap
THE theme for this year’s International Literacy Day, which is celebrated annually on 8 September, is “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era’.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Bell Equipment navigates market uncertainty with strong cash flow and cautious outlook
BELL Equipment, the JSE-listed manufacturer and distributor of materials handling equipment globally, reported a sharp 330% increase in net cash inflow to R487.04 million in the six months to June 30.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Despite the structural contraints, South Africa's youth hold the key to rebuilding our cities
IN KHAYELITSHA, a youth-led redesign of a major transport hub in 2024 reduced commuting times by 15% for more than 5 000 residents, according to the African Centre for Cities’ Future Streets report.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Nedlac: a clarion call to action by the leaders of government, business, labour and civil society
THE National Labour and Economic Development Council (Nedlac) held its annual summit on Friday under the call of advancing solidarity, equality and sustainability in the economy and labour market.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
A fine day for the Jells
GIMME A NOTHER, running in the familiar yellow and black colours of Steven and Jessica Jell's Mauritzfontein Stud, is a Gr 2 winner in the USA, a valuable addition to her stud CV, after trainer Graham Motion and jockey Juan Hernandez pulled off a magnificent win in the John C. Mabee Stakes over one mile and one furlong at Del Mar.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Three arrested after security breach at Waterkloof Air Force Base
A SWIET response by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel and Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) averted a potential threat at Air Force Base Waterkloof on Thursday, after an unauthorised vehicle forced its way through the Buccaneer Gate.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
Forget the lamps – why stick-on nails are the new gel
THERE'S something deeply satisfying about stepping out with freshly manicured nails.
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September 08, 2025
The Mercury
The forecast for Stormwatch was good
THERE was a fabulous \"family\" vibe at Hollywoodbets Durbanville yesterday, with plenty of racing action that would have got the adrenaline pumping.
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