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Tourism KwaZulu-Natal has a plethora of exciting activities and events across the province to keep lone adventurers or the entire family entertained. Visit www.zulu.org.za to download the KZN calendar of events and explore things to do during Tourism Month.
September has long been recognised as International Tourism Month and later this month, on the 27th, we will celebrate World Tourism Day.
The family were returning from a concert that Zarah had performed in at Penzance Primary School in two vehicles, when they decided to treat the family at the restaurant.tinyurl.com/2kh6vw8k
A statement from his family said Gordhan "passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family, closest friends and his lifelong comrades in the liberation struggle". tinyurl.com/yc3jb9uk
Here's a glimpse of the top stories in The Mercury:
🗞️HIV r**e victim wants ra**st jailed for life
🗞️Cosatu calls for full report on 11 missing fishers
🗞️R34bn set aside for KZN’s tourism projects
[Smart Works] A report by StatsSA revealed that in the third-quarter of 2023, more than 43% of the youth aged 15 to 34 were unemployed. tinyurl.com/3hrw2xzn
It’s evident that trust between the police and communities is at its lowest. That indeed should give Masemola, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and President Cyril Ramaphosa sleepless nights. tinyurl.com/3bm53ptc
Inside The Mercury today:
🗞️Hunt is on for R38m deducted for pension fund
🗞️More delays in Zuma’s arms deal trial expected
🗞️SAA open for another strategic equity partner
Municipal by-elections will also take place in Umbilo’s ward 33 with the MK Party, ANC and the DA contesting, while ward 36 in Durban North will see the ANC and the DA contest for votes. tinyurl.com/4h8ae5rt
Here's a look into some of the leading stories inside The Mercury today:
🗞️Parties hoping to oust DA in uMhlanga by-election
🗞️Battle of the wills - stepmom loses out in court
🗞️Tackling mental health in townships
Durban's beachfront to get new tenants as City opens 34 leasing opportunities.
The descendants of the Eiffel Tower’s designer say they will fight to stop the Olympic rings being left on the tower as the mayor of Paris plans.
The family of the legendary engineer Gustave Eiffel said they “oppose any alteration that negatively impacts respect for the work” of their ancestor, adding they had already consulted lawyers about blocking the change.
The ongoing budget cuts by the national government have eroded needed funding for the Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving it with just enough to pay its staff and unable to fully meet other operational needs.
The KZN department said consistent budget cuts from 2020 have left it with only enough funds to pay its employees and little else.
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The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in KwaZulu-Natal brought Durban to a standstill on Monday when they marched against the ongoing unemployment crisis in eThekwini.
The march follows a series of calls by the ANCYL for decisive action on what they have labelled a “national disaster” of joblessness among the youth.
The Durban side announced the return of Kolisi after an agreement with the French club to release him after only one year of playing abroad in the Top 14 league. tinyurl.com/ye296r76
Here's a look into some of the leading stories inside The Mercury today:
🗞️Education budget cuts deep as schools are unable to pay utility bills
🗞️Concerns over PMB property ownership
🗞️Only their egos can derail Boks’ quest
There is concern that drought in parts of the country could drive up prices of essential foods such as bread, cereal maize and meat. tinyurl.com/2de9rtav
EThekwini Municipality requests residents to reduce their water consumption as the current demand for water significantly outpaces supply. Failure to immediately reduce demand may result in severe restrictions being enforced in order to avert the risk of draining storage dams.
Olympic medallist Akani Simbine, 400m world record holder Wayde van Niekerk and their manager, Peet van Zyl are waiting for nearly R1.1 million they are owed by a Johannesburg businesswoman and her company.
Simbine, Van Zyl and Van Niekerk’s legal representatives sent Nobantu Steel and Khumalo a notice of breach of the acknowledgement of debt in October last year, giving them 14 days to remedy the breach.
Top stories inside The Mercury today:
🗞️Spike in cost of food essentials expected
🗞️Slain Mthatha ‘chief’ never proved his election
🗞️Bafana’s recovery plan rests on 3 key players
The Hilton hotel group has its sights set on expanding following the reopening of the Hilton Hotel in the Durban city centre.
EThekwini Municipality requests residents to reduce their water consumption as the current demand for water significantly outpaces supply. Failure to immediately reduce demand may result in severe restrictions being enforced in order to avert the risk of draining storage dams.
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[BIG READ] Insurance companies say they have received significant interest in the two-pot system, with the Sars reporting that close to 2 500 tax withdrawal directives were processed on the first day that the system opened for applications.
Withdrawal is taxed as income and not as pension.
I f the criminal justice and intelligence sectors had been operating effectively, they would already have the systems to identify and disrupt extortion networks wherever they
Outrage and sorrow greeted the death on Thursday of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who succumbed to severe burns after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend. tinyurl.com/5n7s4yt8
Should the world champions pull off a win on Saturday, Kolisi will have the luxury of sitting out one or both Tests against Argentina later this month to ‘reset’ his nose and recover.
As was the case with lock Eben Etzebeth last week, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi made it through all the Bok training sessions unscathed after an injury and subsequently he was selected to face the All Blacks this weekend.
Top stories inside The Mercury today:
🗞️Keen interest already in two-pot system
🗞️Extortion in SA is deeply rooted
🗞️Another deadline to end pit toilets
🗞️Boks have an opportunity to make history
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Durban's beachfront to get new tenants as City opens 34 leasing opportunities.
The Hilton hotel group has its sights set on expanding following the reopening of the Hilton Hotel in the Durban city centre.
There is an escalating prevalence of extortion in the country, with criminal organisations employing fear and intimidation tactics to achieve their objectives and in some cases victims are killed.
EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba says the presence of algae has resulted in the reduction of water volumes from uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) Durban Heights Water Treatment Works.
Residents say signing of the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa should have been done sooner.
Ithala Bank is planning to take its fight to “continue to exist” all the way to the office of the Presidency.
The Clare Estate Umgeni Hindu Crematorium society based in Reservoir hills celebrated a milestone of 120 years of existence on Sunday. GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
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Toyota Tsusho Africa (TTAF), Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), and Ogihara (Thailand) Corporation (OTC) announced a new joint venture to form Ogihara South Africa (OSA) on Thursday that will see the construction of a 32 000m² plant at Dube Tradeport. GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
Despite the challenges of being a woman in a male dominated industry, pilot Kaela Okafor, has fulfilled her dream of becoming an instructor and now owns Paramount Aviation Academy. GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
Consumers are the real victims when thieves steal cell tower batteries and vandalise base stations of tele communications companies in South Africa. GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
Floyd Shivambu has resigned as the EFF’s deputy leader on Wednesday to join the Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP). GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
Civil society organisations say that despite more than four months of no load shedding in South Africa, the energy crisis has contributed to the highest unemployment rate in two years.
Tributes have been pouring in for Crown Gospel Awards founder and Ukhozi FM presenter Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, who passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the age of 52. GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
The Durban High Court has granted eThekwini Municipality an eviction order for DGC Golf Development to vacate the Papwa Sewgolum Golf Course in Clare Estate. GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
Pedros' latest TV ad has people divided on the best way to eat chicken… Which character are YOU? #BoneAppetit #HowDoYouEatIt
Hotel group, Southern Sun, in their annual report, noted a decrease in earnings in its KZN operations while there is a growth in its Maputo operations. GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is once again facing the looming threat of devastating fires as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a warning for extreme fire danger.
A R40 million Da Vinci XI surgical robot was installed at Busamed Gateway Private Hospital in uMhlanga through a partnership with EASE Holdings on Wednesday night. GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has warned against his Kingship being undermined and treated as a ceremonial artefact that is only brought out on occasions. GET YOUR COPY OF THE MERCURY TOMORROW!
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