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Umhlanga residents oppose proposed Bingo Hall amid concerns of increased noise
RESIDENTS of Umhlanga Village have warned of legal action should a proposed plan to establish a bingo hall in the area go ahead.
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September 19, 2025
The Mercury
Sharks move about more than just long walks on the beach
OLDER Sharks fans will recall with a smile the bizarre case of AJ Venter squeezing out of his contract with the Lions in 2000 to join the Sharks because they could offer sand and sea training.
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September 19, 2025
The Mercury
Hunt: Durban City brace for 'free hit' at Sundowns
DURBAN City FC's remarkable introduction to the Betway Premiership gathered more pace on Tuesday as they powered past Siwelele FC at a buzzing Chatsworth Stadium, thanks to goals from new signing Letsie Koapeng and Trevor Mokwena.
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September 19, 2025
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Call for action after finding on genocide in Gaza
THE South African government and Doctors Without Borders (MSF) have both issued urgent calls for international intervention after a United Nations commission found Israel responsible for acts of genocide in Gaza.
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September 19, 2025
The Mercury
Zandile Gumede’s corruption trial adjourned early for funeral attendance
THE corruption trial of eThekwini’s former mayor, Zandile Gumede, and her 21 co-accused, relating to a R320 million Durban Solid Waste tender, was adjourned two days early.
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September 19, 2025
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Trump's United Kingdom visit
US President Donald Trump is in Britain on his second official visit to the UK.
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September 19, 2025
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South Africa’s billion-rand opportunity in F1’s digital economy
WHEN South Africans talk about Formula 1, the conversation usually centres on whether Kyalami will host a Grand Prix again, how much it would cost, and whether government can justify the spend.
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September 19, 2025
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Dambile flies the flag for SA on another disappointing day at world champs
TEAM SA‘s search for an elusive World Athletics Championships medal continues after another tough day of competition on Day § in Tokyo yesterday.
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September 19, 2025
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Nabi departs as mistrust mounts amid licensing crisis
THE highly speculated rift between Kaizer Chiefs and head coach Nassredine Nabi has culminated in an unexpected split, plunging the club into uncertainty ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
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September 19, 2025
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How JSE-listed companies are defying domestic growth constraints
RECENT returns on the JSE have mainly been driven by a handful of precious metal miners, sending the JSE All Share Index to all-time high levels and, to a large degree, masking the general economic lethargy that domestic-focused companies and consumers face.
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September 19, 2025
The Mercury
Mkhwanazi's claims against metro police boss
Allegations rocks Ekurhuleni Metro police leadership
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September 19, 2025
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Motshekga confirms no disciplinary action for SANDF chief for Iran comments
DEFENCE Minister Angie Motshekga said SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya will not be facing any disciplinary action for the remarks he made while on a visit to Iraq.
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September 19, 2025
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Creecy opens Durban fuel hub to black-owned players in bid to secure energy supply
TRANSPORT Minister Barbara Creecy has moved to open South Africa's bulk liquid terminal sector to black empowerment players, while at the same time shoring up the country’s fuel security.
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September 19, 2025
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Smoking is a vice, not a crime: Understanding the Tobacco Bill
ALL crimes are vices, yet not all vices are crimes.
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September 19, 2025
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DA to officially announce eThekwini mayoral candidate next week
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal is set to announce the party's mayoral candidate for the eThekwini Municipality next week.
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September 19, 2025
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Arts and culture sector vows to challenge minister over funding cuts
THE South African arts and culture industry is in an uproar, preparing for a major showdown with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and its minister, Gayton McKenzie.
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September 19, 2025
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SAB’s investment in local farmers boosts South Africa’s agricultural sector
SOUTH Africa's agricultural success rests on collaboration and innovation, said Dr Sifiso Ngqangweni, CEO of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC).
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September 19, 2025
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After All Blacks win, Boks eye Argentina test
THE Springboks delivered a statement performance in Wellington, dismantling the All Blacks in a manner few could have anticipated.
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September 19, 2025
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SA Reserve Bank holds rates steady at 7% as inflation edges higher
Since September 2024 the Reserve Bank has cut rates by 125 basis points
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September 19, 2025
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Zwane looking to turn Princess Magogo Stadium into a fortress
ARTHUR Zwane has praised AmaZulu’s growing fortress mentality at the Princess Magogo Stadium after his side edged Stellenbosch on Wednesday, ending a three-year winless run against the Cape outfit.
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September 19, 2025
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Orlando Pirates set sights on continental glory after MTN8 triumph
ORLANDO Pirates are slowly blending as a unit, which is why they've set their sights on challenging for every trophy up for grabs this season — including the CAF Champions League.
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September 19, 2025
The Mercury
Fidelity Services acquires SSG Holdings to accelerate integrated services offering
FIDELITY Services Group, Southern Africa’s leading provider of integrated services and risk solutions, said on Thursday that it has successfully acquired a majority shareholding in SSG Holdings, following all requisite regulatory approvals.
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September 19, 2025
The Mercury
Get it right with Parisian Walkway
DAVID THISELTON
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September 19, 2025
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How fund managers adapt to market fluctuations
IT’S no longer just death and taxes that are inevitable. Uncertainty and volatility have become permanent fixtures in the investment landscape, reshaping how fund managers approach decision-making.
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September 19, 2025
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Celebrate Heritage Day with Sjava, Big Zulu, and Lwah Ndlunkulu at Durban Botanic Gardens
DURBAN will celebrate Heritage Day with a major music event featuring Sjava, Big Zulu, and Lwah Ndlunkulu at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert in the Durban Botanic Gardens.
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September 19, 2025
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Churches battle for influence
NEAR bloody battles between Ukrain- ian and Russian forces in east Ukraine, a very different kind of conflict is tak- ing place: a battle for believers’ souls.
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September 19, 2025
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Sacci warns of worsening trade conditions despite low inflation boost
THE South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) has sounded the alarm over deteriorating trade conditions, with its August 2025 Trade Survey showing only 40% of respondents reporting a positive overall trade experience. Released on Thursday, the survey highlights how global trade uncertainty, weak domestic economic growth, and persistently high unemployment are combining to erode business confidence.
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September 19, 2025
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The Crooked Continuum: Why ANC corruption didn’t begin in 1994
ANC corruption in government; it witnessed its graduation ceremony.
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September 19, 2025
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Bride celebrates love, life by inviting parents of heart donor to wedding
WHEN Greer Underwood walked down the aisle last month to marry her partner, Peyton Cash, there was a heartbeat in the room that carried more meaning than most.
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September 19, 2025
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Piastri and Norris chase McLaren's crown in Baku
CHAMPIONSHIP leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume their world title battle in Azerbaijan this weekend, but they could also secure McLaren the constructors’ crown.
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