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The complex dynamics of family relationships
SOME select a victim, a scapegoat, to shoulder all the woes that have little or nothing to do with the chosen one.
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May 07, 2025
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All about the 'bigger why' for Bulls in URC title quest, says van Staden
The Bulls may be coming off arguably their finest win since the 2022 semi-finals, but they are not carried away with that momentum in their United Rugby Championship title quest.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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Sports tourism brings big wins for KwaZulu-Natal
KWAZULU-NATAL continues to position itself as a leading destination for adventure and sports tourism.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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A Just Transition code of good practice is needed to protect SA workers
MAY DAY as annually observed globally is more than just a rededication to the struggles for workers' rights, but about the centrality of the global work force's need to secure the future of work.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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Nabi draws on experience as Chiefs look to end trophy drought
WITH head coach Nasreddine Nabi well-versed in high-pressure encounters, having honed his skills during spells with AS FAR Rabat and Tanzanian side Young Africans, Kaizer Chiefs will be determined to end their lengthy trophy drought when they face Orlando Pirates in Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Myanmar Junta calls new ceasefire
MYANMAR'S junta declared a new post-earthquake truce yesterday, days after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of violating with a continued campaign of air strikes.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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India advances hydro projects
INDIA has advanced the start date of four under-construction hydropower projects in the Kashmir region by months after suspending a water-sharing treaty with Pakistan that had slowed progress, according to an industry source and a government document.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
When fashion risks miss the mark
WORST DRESSED AT MET GALA
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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Mexican axolotl back from the brink
GOOD news for those of us who appreciate wildlife and support its protection. One of the world's most endangered amphibians - the strange, perpetually smiling Mexican axolotl - has thrived after being released in artificial wetlands near Mexico City, scientists have discovered, according to the BBC.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Ex Prasa CEO Montana disputes Sars tax claim
FORMER Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) CEO, MK Party MP Lucky Montana, has publicly challenged the South African Revenue Service's (Sars) application to attach his assets, saying the tax claim against him is unfounded and politically motivated.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
Urgent action needed in South Africa's battle against illicit trade
REPORT
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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High Court ruling clarifies Renergen's operations in South Africa's gas sector
JSE-listed Renergen has won a “legal victory\" that frees its onshore helium and natura gas production from operating under National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) regulations, and the ruling adds regulatory clarity to South Africa's petroleum sector.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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South African households see slight income improvement, but challenges remain
THE financial position of South African households improved slightly in the fourth quarter, but real disposable income per person for 2024 continued its decline from 2022, when the interest rate raising cycle increased.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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Sinner ready to rise in Rome after limbo
JANNIK Sinner is the star of the show at the upcoming Rome Open as the world No 1 and Italian tennis hero gears up for his return to the courts after a contested doping ban.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Forest's Euro ambitions cut down
NOTTINGHAM Forest's bid to qualify for the Uefa Champions League suffered a setback as they were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Why the GNU holds no promise for true democracy
There has been a steady erosion of democratic responsiveness
4 min |
May 07, 2025
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Downs close in on historic title as Chippa test awaits
MAMELODI Sundowns have once again proven their dominance this season and are now on the brink of making history.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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ARE GNU PARTIES BLIND TO ANC'S GRAFT?
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa won himself huge applause when he declared the ANC, the party he leads, corruption accused Number One.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Rabada drug-use scandal was poorly handled
WHO would have thought an educated athlete such as Kagiso Rabada would be involved in a drug-related issue?
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Woman pilot trailblazer eyes space
THE excited little girl who first touched a plane two decades ago is now flying high as the face of India’s fast-modernising military and its only woman Rafale fighter pilot.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
George building collapse: still no justice
MEMORIAL
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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Old Mutual Music at the Lake returns with Mother’s Day celebration
OLD Mutual Music at the Lake is back for another season of music, nature, and community - and the series kicks off in style with a special Mother's Day concert featuring South African superstars Mi Casa and Shekhinah on Sunday at the Durban Botanic Gardens.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Green hydrogen to power Africa's path to energy independence
ACCESS to reliable electricity remains a significant challenge across Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural areas.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields pause joint venture discussions in Ghana
ANGLOGOLD Ashanti's share price surged 3.65% on the JSE Tuesday after it and Gold Fields announced they would pause their proposed Ghana joint venture plans.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Spain's blackout highlights renewables' grid challenge
THE cause of last week's massive power outage in Spain and Portugal remains unclear but it has shone a spotlight on solar and wind energy, which critics accuse of straining electricity grids.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Poland: Russia is trying to meddle in election
POLAND is facing an unprecedented attempt from Russia to interfere in its presidential election, the digital affairs minister said yesterday, as the campaign entered its final stages ahead of the first round of voting on May 18.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Sharks to go from 'gritty to pretty' against Ospreys, Mongalo
Sharks fans will agree that watching their team grind out wins in recent weeks has been like watching a rock being pushed up a hill, but defence coach Joey Mongalo is certain the summit is in sight.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Markets are adjusting to a major turn in the political consensus
WE'VE had a dramatic start to the year — DeepSeek’s disruption of the artificial intelligence (AI) narrative, a seismic shift in defence and infrastructure spending out of Germany and of course “Liberation Day”.
4 min |
May 07, 2025
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South African gold miners grapple with rising costs despite record prices
SOUTH African gold miners are being weighed down by elevated costs, with the Minerals Council of South Africa saying on Tuesday that the sector recorded the highest increase in input costs.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Agri-industry raises concerns over declining production of sorghum in SA
THE Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has raised its alarm over the alarming decline of sorghum farming, a crop that once held promise for various applications including cereals and biofuels.
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