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KZN Education MEC announces official start of matric marking period
MARKING for the 2025 matric examinations is set to begin at 32 centres across KwaZulu-Natal, with officials calling on educators to maintain professionalism and prioritise their well-being as the province enters the final phase of the National Senior Certificate exam cycle.
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November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Naspers ecommerce sees 71% surge in interim profitability and more Artificial Intelligence-driven growth
NASPERS Ecommerce has reported a hefty 71% increase in interim profitability, with all operating businesses now profitable, CEO Fabricio Bloisi said Monday.
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November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Debt experts warn Black Friday could deepen consumer financial strain
DEBT experts are cautioning that this year's Black Friday shopping period could push already distressed South African consumers further into debt, as economic pressures continue to weigh heavily on households.
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November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Batohi outlines interference in Booysen case
NATIONAL Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi has told the Nkabinde Inquiry that it was unlawful for Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke to push for the signing of an indictment in the Booysen matter without providing supporting evidence to the acting KwaZulu-Natal DPP at the time, Advocate Cyril Mlotshwa.
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November 25, 2025
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The quiet inevitability of Arsenal
THERE’ a particular moment when a football team stops being exciting and starts being inevitable - and Arsenal may be approaching that moment.
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November 25, 2025
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Invicta sees interim earnings shoot 9% despite industrial challenges
INVICTA Holdings’ geographic diversification strategy and other initiatives to streamline the business and bed down investments paid off in the six months to September 30, despite the challenges facing South Africa's industrial sector.
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November 25, 2025
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Farmers welcome G20’s strong commitment to agriculture, food security and open trade
SOUTH Africa's agricultural organisations have welcomed the G20 Leaders’ Declaration issued over the weekend, saying its renewed focus on agriculture, food systems resilience and global food security marks a major step forward for the sector.
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November 25, 2025
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PPC says efficiency drive cements sustainable turnaround as earnings surge
PPC chief executive Matias Cardarelli has said that the cement producer's sharpened focus on operational efficiencies and cost containment has firmly set the group on a sustainable recovery path, after it delivered strong half-year earnings despite pressure from foreign exchange losses linked to its expansion programme.
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November 25, 2025
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Deadline approaches for comments on the draft Business Licensing Bill
“RED TAPE’ CONCERNS
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November 25, 2025
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The facts confirm SA is on a growth path
Billion-rand projects signal renewed confidence in the economy
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November 25, 2025
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Zwane makes Bafana's AFCON cut
BAFANA Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has officially named his preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the first decisive step in South Africa's preparations for what is expected to be one of the most competitive African tournaments in years.
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November 25, 2025
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Higher hake catches and strong Lucky Star sales drives Oceana Group's profit growth
THE Oceana Group’s operating profit increased by a striking 58% for the year to September 30 after the performance benefited from a strong turnaround in the Wild Caught Seafood segment and steady Lucky Star Foods results.
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November 25, 2025
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Bucs aim to extend momentum against struggling Chilli Boys
AS THE Orlando Pirates prepare to host Chippa United at Orlando Stadium this evening, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou remains firmly optimistic about his squad’s progress and their adherence to his tactical philosophy.
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November 25, 2025
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Sword Speed to cut them down
SUMMER rains have struck again with Hollywoodbets Greyville recording over 40mm on Sunday.
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November 25, 2025
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Wolhuter loan shocks Jukskei derby build-up
THE buildup to Saturday's Jukskei Derby between the Lions and Bulls has taken a surprise twist, with Lions flyhalf Kade Wolhuter joining the Bulls on loan until the end of June next year.
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November 25, 2025
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Blues warned as Lopez grows into key Catalan threat
BARCELONA'S financial struggles are no secret and the Catalans have had to lean heavily on their youth academy to provide first-team calibre players over the past few years.
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November 25, 2025
The Mercury
AFRICA'S SILENCE EMBOLDENS THE US BULLY
THE recent diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the US should have been a clarion call for continental solidarity.
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November 25, 2025
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Healthcare sector Netcare delivers strong results in 2025 amidst ongoing digital innovation in its wards
NETCARE generated a solid financial performance that highlights adaptability and commitment to digital transformation in its year to September 30, 2025.
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November 25, 2025
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Mokwena reunion adds edge to Sundowns’ trip to Algeria
MAMELODI Sundowns will face an early examination of their CAF Champions League ambitions when the travel to Algeria for a tough away clas! against MC Alger on Friday.
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November 25, 2025
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MK Party member killed, two others injured in Soweto hostel shooting
THE uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has expressed shock and outrage following a deadly shooting at Dube Hostel in Soweto on Saturday afternoon which claimed the life of one member and left two others injured.
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November 25, 2025
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Americans ignore Trump, lead surge in South African tourism
DESPITE US President Donald Trump's claims that bad things are happening in South Africa, visitors from the United States have now overtaken those from the United Kingdom.
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November 25, 2025
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Farmers warned about unregistered FMD vaccine imports from Kenya
LIVESTOCK farmers found to be risking the biosecurity of South Africa by importing and using a Kenyan Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine that is not licensed for use locally will face ‘harsh consequences, says the Department of Agriculture.
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November 25, 2025
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Blitzboks aim to use Dubai to kick it off
THE Springbok Sevens have set their sights on going back-to-back in Cape Town this December, as they look to defend their title.
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November 25, 2025
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South Africa’s G20 moment exposes deep cracks at home and abroad
OUR COUNTRY is not in the space it should be in. As a host of G20 we would have loved to be a shining star that had dealt poverty a blow, a place where corruption was dealt with firmly, where children have a brighter future, taps are not only running but are oozing label blue water, with smooth streets, where women feel safe, and children are assured of a meal daily.
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November 24, 2025
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DA strongly condemns Stellenbosch University internships with race quotas
THE DA condemns the recent advertising of internships by the University of Stellenbosch's Department of Agronomy which are only available to certain races.
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November 24, 2025
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Addressing child hunger in SA amidst food waste
ON reading reports and hearing radio programmes on the amount of children starving in South Africa, I was absolutely horrified.
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November 24, 2025
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Talking teddy bear's disturbing chats
AN “adorable” Al-powered talking teddy bear has been pulled from the shelves in the US after offering some shocking advice, according to HuffPost.
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November 24, 2025
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Boks make powerful statement in Dublin, clinching victory
DAMIAN Willemse’s finger-to-the-lips celebration after scoring the first try in the corner, followed by Rassie Erasmus’ satisfied thumbs-up to the crowd after the whistle, was a picture-perfect opening and ending to the Test in Dublin for the Springboks.
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November 24, 2025
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G20 Summit ends but tension between SA and US far from over
South Africa defends its G20 presidency against US criticism
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November 24, 2025
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Hooray for my English teacher who taught me satire
FOR those pupils that played hooky to catch fish while educators were teaching \"metaphors\" \"irony\", \"sarcasm\", etc, and others who missed my tongue-in-cheek take in The Mercury last week regarding the \"swarms\" of Palestinians who would soon not only invade our free country, take-over all our green fields, set up their throne in New Pretoria, and even shunt all of us \"indigenous\" Indian, White and Black people into a fenced off area in the northern Cape, after the international powers that be justified all of that, by \"just saying\" that the \"Palestinians were always here\" and were, in present-time, actually experiencing a holocaust of their own, back home, so really deserved to be freely commuted here: Excuse me!
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