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Former teacher surrenders to authorities over international child abuse charges
FORMER SA teacher, Iain Wares, 86, has handed himself over to the authorities at the Simon’s Town courthouse, in the latest UK consolidation request of charges relating to the sexual and physical abuse of 65 boys, with the indictment listing 90 charges in total.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
KZN flood victims plead for help to repair partially destroyed homes
KWAZULU-NATAL flood victims whose homes were partially destroyed during the April 2022 floods, and who have not yet been able to rebuild, said that the summer season brings anxiety.
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October 27, 2025
The Mercury
Year-long funeral starts for ex-queen
THE yearlong funeral ceremony of Thailand's former queen Sirikit started yesterday, with grieving royalists set to salute the procession bringing her body to lie in state at Bangkok's Grand Palace.
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October 27, 2025
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It's pretty awesome to win in Pakistan, says Rabada
THIS is really something. The Proteas, holders of the World Test Championship mace, are showing they are worthy champions.
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October 24, 2025
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Tax disputes: why they no longer belong solely to the accounting profession
FOR years, I've maintained that tax disputes do not sit comfortably within the accounting profession.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Muscle up for Industrialstrength
LET'S take a detailed look at the seventh race-a B Stakes over 1600 m, scheduled for 3:15pm tomorrow at Hollywoodbets Durbanville.
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October 24, 2025
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MISTRA report warns State at crossroads, calls for ethical and capable governance
SOUTH Africa’s public institutions remain caught between resilience and decay, according to a new study by the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), which warns that rebuilding State capability will require decisive reforms, ethical leadership, and renewed public trust.
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October 24, 2025
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Why South Africa's reform path is winning back investor confidence
IN A WORLD increasingly defined by economic volatility and geopolitical flux, South Africa continues to distinguish itself as a nation of endurance and depth.
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October 24, 2025
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Mental health stigma haunts public service
Talking openly about depression still seen as weakness
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
'Buffalo' to blow up a storm
A Conditions Plate, a sprint over 1160m, heads the card on the Turffontein Standside track on Sunday.
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October 24, 2025
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Bheki Cele confirms acquaintance with Vusimuzi Matlala amid inquiry
Testimony sheds light on controversial figures and their interactions
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October 24, 2025
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4Sight delivers a robust interim performance on sustained adoption of artificial intelligence
JSE-listed 4Sight Holdings delivered a robust interim performance on the sustained adoption of artificial intelligence.
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October 24, 2025
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Sasol shares surge nearly 12% after strong first-quarter update
Fuels-from-coal giant first quarter update boosted by strategic announcements to core businesses
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October 24, 2025
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Russia—Africa Summit shapes multipolar world
SIX years ago, on the same days — October 23-24, 2019 — an event took place in Sochi that can rightfully be called a new page in the history of relations between the Russian Federation and the African continent.
4 min |
October 24, 2025
The Mercury
KZN diversifies trade to offset US tariffs
THE imposition of 30% tariffs by the United States and the non-renewal of AGOA have directly impacted exports from KwaZulu-Natal, and the provincial government has taken measures to identify alternative markets to safeguard the province’ trade interests.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Zuma calls for lifestyle audits for judiciary after Madlanga Commission bombshells
FORMER President and Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) leader Jacob Zuma said the party will do all it can to ensure that those implicated in the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee are held accountable.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
KZN investment conference pledges exceed expectations
PLEDGES made at the KwaZulu-Natal investment conference are a sign of confidence in the recovery and growth of the province's economy.
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October 24, 2025
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US: Record measles cases since 1992
The US has registered 1 618 measles cases with three deaths so far this year, the highest number since 1992, according to official data released this week.
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October 24, 2025
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Sharks coach gives last week's losers a second shot against Scarlets
AFTER last week's unfortunate defeat to Ulster, Sharks coach John Plumtree has chosen to make minimal changes to the side for this week’s match against the Scarlets at Kings Park.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
THE BATTLE CRY OF ERASMUS
WHEN Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus took to X yesterday to warn that “we now have to beat them on the field ... and in the boardrooms,’ it felt less like social-media venting and more like a clarion call.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Zuma to meet lawyers to discuss court order for him to pay back R28.9 million
FORMER president and MK Party leader Jacob Zuma says he will meet with his lawyers to determine the next steps in response to the government's bid to recover more than R28.9 million spent on his legal fees.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Railway Safety Regulator report reveals 81 train fatalities
THE Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) recently tabled its Annual State of Safety Report (ASoSR) for the 2024/25 reporting period which showed that 81 people died and 336 were injured in rail related incidents.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Bite mode: Activated - summer fishing fever hits the coast
THE KingFisher’s Scratch & Win Event is officially up and running, and anglers across KwaZulu-Natal are already diving into the action.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
With Wessels out, Erasmus must look to next generation of Boks
THE Springboks will have plenty of options at their disposal to replace Jan-Hendrik Wessels after the utility front-rower received a lengthy suspension yesterday.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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Zulu King Misuzulu calls for unity following legal victory
FOLLOWING the death of Zulu Monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini, one of his sons Prince Misuzulu ascended the throne.
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October 24, 2025
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Broos tips Mkhalele to be the future face of Bafana after WC 2026
AS South African football gears up for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the country's national team, Bafana Bafana, finds itself at a pivotal moment.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
US tariff debacle vs Global South realities
ON NOVEMBER 5 the Supreme Court of the US will hear oral arguments on whether the US President may, acting alone, impose tariffs under emergency powers.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Nathi Mthethwa’s family deserve answers on his death
ON SEPTEMBER 30, South Africa's ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, plunged to his death from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency in Paris.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Mercury
There is a difference between notable recognition and fabricated glory
THERE is a growing trend of establishing nonprofit organisations with the aim to utilise these organisations as vehicles to uplift society.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Iran ratifies law to join UN convention
IRAN ratified a law joining a UN convention against terror financing, local media reported this week, in hopes it will lead to access to global banking, an easing of trade and relieving pressure on its sanctions-hit economy.
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