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'National Emergency' Tax Justice SA warns country losing R250m daily to illicit trade
SOUTH Africa is losing more than R250 million every day to criminals in the shadow economy, Tax Justice South Africa (TJSA) said, calling for illicit trade to be declared a national emergency.
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September 02, 2025
The Mercury
Rassie highlights desperation ahead Eden Park clash
BOTH teams will be equally desperate on Saturday at Eden Park when the Springboks face the All Blacks in the first of two Test matches in the Rugby Championship.
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September 02, 2025
The Mercury
WORKERS FILL GAP AS BULGARIAN POPULATION SHRINKS
NILFAR Nazarova used to work as an accountant in her native Uzbekistan but for the past four summers she has been cleaning hotel rooms in the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Albena
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September 02, 2025
The Mercury
ESKOM/NERSA DEAL AN ATTACK ON THE NATION
THE recent R54 billion out-of-court settlement between the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and Eskom is more than just a bureaucratic decision; it is an act of economic violence against the people of this nation.
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September 02, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa ‘upset’ over police dockets’ return
Move by national police commissioner to return 121 dockets to KZN task team under scrutiny
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Equality Court’s ruling in Malema hate speech case Is cravenly feeble
SCRUTINY of the reasons Julius Malema gives for rejecting the Equality Court’ finding that he is guilty of hate speech and incitement of violence shows that he totally rejects the essential precepts of the Constitution (The Mercury, August 29).
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Screening marks 80th anniversary of China's victory
A FILM screening commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War has left a strong impression on Nigerian viewers, sparking reflections on the brutality of war and its lessons for today.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Mom sparks teacher backlash after confessing she gives kids homework answers
KIDS these days aren't just doing homework, they're drowning in it.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
New report finds that Southern Africa has become a hub for organised crime
EAST and Southern Africa is regarded as a central component for organised crime, which connects regional criminal markets to global networks.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
WesBank and Toyota Financial Services to pay R30m fine to Competition Commission
WESBANK, Toyota Financial Services South Africa (TFSSA) and related Toyota entities will pay R30 million to the Competition Commission in terms of a settlement agreement confirmed by the Competition Tribunal.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Law, abiding citizens must be allowed to defend themselves
IAN Cameron and two fellow DA MPs, Nicholas Gotsell and Lisa Schickerling, were on their way to the airport after an oversight visit to the Philippi SAPS training academy on Tuesday, August 19, when three suspects smashed their car windows with bricks.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
US law academics seek court role in Joburg Zoo elephants’ release case
ACADEMICS at the Harvard Law School are expected to apply this week to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, to be added as friends of the court in the ongoing legal battle to release the three elephants from the Johannesburg Zoo.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Multi-talented Xaba to skip World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
SOUTH African distance running star Glenrose Xaba once again reigned supreme over 10km at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km race on Saturday morning — but revealed afterwards that she has given up on competing at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in two weeks.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Currie Cup playoff race heats up
THE Cheetahs went from virtual shoo-ins for a home semifinal in the Currie Cup to needing to win their last league game of the season next weekend to potentially secure a place in the playoffs, after their 40-10 thrashing by the Griquas on Friday that kicked off Round Six of the competition.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Mercury
How Nabi fixed Chiefs' halftime mood against Arrows
KAIZER Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi faced a challenging atmosphere after sensing his team’s mood at halftime during their Premiership clash with Golden Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Szoboszlai gem seals Liverpool win over Arsenal, City rocked by Brighton
DOMINIK Szoboszlai’s free-kick fired Liverpool to a 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal, while Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the season yesterday.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Putin and Modi in China for summit
PRESIDENT Xi Jinping gathered the leaders of Russia and India among dignitaries from around 20 Eurasian countries yesterday for a showpiece summit aimed at putting China front and centre of regional relations.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Positive MAS reports 6.6% increase in net rental income
MAS, the JSE-listed owner of retail and commercial properties in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), increased net rental income by 6.6% on a like-for-like basis, driven by a good operational performance and strong rental and service charge collections.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Public prosecutor among 54 arrested for alleged drunk driving
A 44-year-old female public prosecutor was among 54 motorists arrested for alleged drunk driving on Friday night in KwaZulu-Natal. The arrest formed part of a provincial crackdown on road fatalities linked to binge drinking.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Shrekking: The controversial new dating trend that challenges attraction norms
IF YOU’VE ever felt like dating in 2025 is more complicated than it should be, you're not imagining things.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
CACHALIA MUST NOT OBSTRUCT JUSTICE IN KZN
A DEEPLY concerning public rift between Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has placed a critical investigation in peril.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
SA will only rise when women in science, technology rise
WHEN Professor Brenda Morrow broke new ground by becoming the first woman and the first non-physician to lead major international paediatric critical care societies, she achieved more than a personal milestone.
4 min |
September 01, 2025
The Mercury
The Tobacco Bill: A critical step towards reducing annual deaths from smoking
COSATU presented its submission in support of the Tobacco and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health this week.
4 min |
September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Sasol extends gas production timeline to support LNG transition
SASOL, a leader in the energy and chemicals sectors, has announced an important expansion in its Mozambique operations and locally, extending the timeline for South Africa's transition to liquid natural gas (LNG).
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Mercury
ARGENTINE PRESIDENT DISMISSES CORRUPTION CHARGES
ARGENTINE President Javier Milei last week denied accusations of corruption against him and his administration, dismissing the claims as a political smear campaign by the opposition.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
A guide to embracing your emotions
ALLOW yourself to experience your emotions — even the extreme. Don't cover or hide from your grief.
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September 01, 2025
The Mercury
Springbok Women reach Cup quarter-finals for the first time
THEY have done it! The Springbok Women are through to the quarterfinals of a Rugby World Cup for the first time after showing true South African grit to outlast Italy 29-24 in a dramatic Pool D match in York last night.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Mercury
ANC’s Siduduzo Gumede sworn in as KwaDukuza mayor
AFTER months of uncertainty, Siduduzo Gumede was elected the new mayor of KwaDukuza Local Municipality.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Mercury
GPAA's forensic probe sparks concerns of a witch hunt against whistleblowers
Government Pensions Administration Agency says it will conduct a forensic investigation over source of leaked documents
3 min |
September 01, 2025
The Mercury
PREMIERSHIP SHAPING INTO THRILLING FOUR-WAY BATTLE
WE have the makings of a closely-contested championship race on our hands, South Africa!
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