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Erasmus rings the changes as Boks seek redemption in Wellington
WHILE Rassie Erasmus says he has not pushed the panic button in picking a brand new backline to play the Al Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, some of his selections were performance-related.
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September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Alleged hitman and local inkosi arrested for whistleblower's murder in KZN Midlands
ARRESTS have been made in connection with a 2022 murder that was among the 121 dockets that are under investigation by the SAPS Political Killings Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal.
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September 09, 2025
The Mercury
CAP THE WATER BOARDS’ GRAVY TRAIN
WHILE millions of South Africans face the daily anxiety of dry taps and unreliable water supply, a select few are treating our essential water boards as personal ATMs.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
SA athletics stars out to end medal drought
SOUTH Africa's top athletics talent will take on the world’s best at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from Friday.
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September 09, 2025
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South African consumers are spending less but gambling more, says Absa report
THE latest Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for the first half of 2025 released Monday indicates that South African consumers are curtailing their spending while increasingly engaging in gambling activities.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa: 'We must build a society in which corruption cannot take root'
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a renewed call for systemic reform and unified action in South Africa's ongoing battle against corruption, warning that both public institutions and the business sector must be held to the same standard of accountability.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
MultiChoice stands against Ghana's demand for 30% DStv fee reduction
THE MultiChoice Group, the parent company of satellite television DStv, has firmly rejected calls from Ghana’s Minister for Communications Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, for a 30% reduction in subscription fees.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
August tractor sales surge by 22%
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SALES
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September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Rent takes significant chunk from youth income
AROUND 82% of young South Africans earn less than R6 000 per month, with a quarter of their income going toward rent or accommodation.
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September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana’s rise, Nigeria rivalry: Beyond bragging rights
BAFANA Bafana have grown in leaps and bounds over the years, which is why there wouldn't be a better time to settle the on-field beef between them and Nigeria.
3 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Survivors tell of terrifying escape from Sudan's El-Fasher
NAZER Muhana Ali drank rainwater to stay alive.
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September 09, 2025
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WASHINGTON Trump threatens Russia with sanctions
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump threatened at the weekend to impose more sanctions on Russia, after the Kremlin unleashed its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine.
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September 09, 2025
The Mercury
The dangers of influencer marketing: A call for accountability in South Africa
IN TODAY’S world, influence is a form of currency. Young people often trust social media influencers more than traditional advertising or even official government communication. They see them as relatable, aspirational and authentic. This trust has turned influencer marketing into one of the most powerful tools of persuasion in the modern era.
4 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Controversy heightens tension ahead of Nigeria clash
AS SOUTH Africa and Nigeria prepare for one of their most important matches in recent history, the shadow of a controversial Gabonese referee, Pierre Ghislain Atcho, looms large, adding another layer of tension to the already high-stakes affair.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
French parliament set to eject PM
FRANCE'’S parliament was expected to oust Prime Minister Francois Bayrou yesterday after just nine months in office, plunging the key EU member into new political uncertainty and creating a painful dilemma for President Emmanuel Macron.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Metro police deny report linking suspect's death to commissioner
THE eThekwini Metro Police has sought to clarify the circumstances of a robbery incident after media reports had linked Metro Police Head Commissioner Sbonelo Mchunu to the alleged death of a suspect.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Shukri upbeat despite SA's record defeat
PROTEAS head coach Shukri Conrad is happy with the overall batting performance of the team in the three-match ODI series against England, despite Sunday’s record 342-run defeat in Southampton, with the series already wrapped up.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
No more excuses, Amorim must now deliver at Manchester United
MANCHESTER United are looking leaner and meaner after being stripped to the bone and rebuilt in the recent transfer window.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Sustainable value creation: From corporate reporting to making a real impact
THE last two decades have seen an explosion of corporate reporting.
4 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam
CARLOS Alcaraz says winning next year’s Australian Open to seal a career Grand Slam is his main objective after securing a sixth major title in New York on Sunday.
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September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Advocate’s battle against bank repossessions in South Africa
CLASS ACTION
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September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Pan African Resources transitions to main market listing as gold prices reach record highs
PAN AFRICAN Resources on Monday announced its intention to transfer its listing from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) to the main market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in a bid to tap into a larger pool of investors and breathe impetus into the stock's liquidity.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Pirates chase historic fourth straight crown
HISTORY beckons for Orlando Pirates, who could become the only team to win the country’s Top 8 competition four times in succession.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
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Reconfiguring South Africa's foreign policy
A Negritude analysis from non-alignment to BRICS
4 min |
September 09, 2025
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How employers can guide knowledge workers through the AI shift
IN THE boardroom, we call it risk management. In HR, resilience. In marketing, futureproofing. What we all really want is accurate predictions on when what is going to change, and solutions on how to delay - or ideally, prevent - the impact of those predictions.
3 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa secures $5m at IATF 2025 for infrastructure development
Ambitious plan finalised by Afreximbank and Infrastructure SA at IATF2025
3 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Inquest into tragic 1993 killings of five Mthatha children by security forces to go ahead
THE Minister of Justice has approved a joint inquest into the 1993 murder of five schoolchildren by apartheid forces.
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September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Stop FASD from stealing futures: SA’s urgent call to action for awareness
SOUTH Africa has the highest rate of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the world.
3 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
Experts call for urgent reform to tackle the literacy crisis in SA
AS INTERNATIONAL Literacy Day was marked yesterday, South Africa's education system is once again facing scrutiny as alarming statistics reveal a deepening literacy crisis among young learners.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Mercury
India hopes ‘insights’ will woo buyers
New Delhi
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