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Hackers don't wait - why your cybersecurity strategy shouldn't either
THE OLD playbook of periodic vulnerability scans and annual security audits no longer suffices when attackers operate in real time, using automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to exploit the tiniest cracks in digital defences.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
'Something borrowed': Dutch bride opts for recycled wedding
“WITHIN like 30 minutes I knew this was the one,” Lara Peters said of the secondhand wedding dress she had just worn to her marriage — in the Netherlands’ busiest rail station.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Into a higher orbit: Amakhosi’s mentality praised after win
KAIZER
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April 07, 2026
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Standard Bank, Clover and MPO roll out mobile vaccine unit to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease
STANDARD Bank has partnered with Clover and the Milk Producers Organisation (MPO) to deploy a specialised chilled mobile vaccination vehicle aimed at strengthening South Africa's response to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Suspended EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi to return for testimony
THE Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is expected to continue with its work today after a short Easter break, with suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi expected to return to the spotlight on April 14.
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April 07, 2026
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IDC takes strategic equity stake in Orion's Prieska project, boosting path to production
ORION Minerals has secured a significant vote of confidence in its flagship Northern Cape development after the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) agreed to convert its existing loan facility into equity in the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM) structure.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Prolonged Iran war sparks global fuel crisis and recession fears, warns Oxford Economics
The war has already removed approximately 10 million barrels per day (mbpd) of oil from global markets
3 min |
April 07, 2026
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Mbalula says ANC is committed to South African sovereignty amid US pressure
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the ANC is determined to protect South African sovereignty, despite pressure from the US.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Fuel shortages in Western Cape raise safety concerns for petrol station owners
CONCERNS over fuel availability in the Western Cape have intensified after a longtime petrol station owner alleged irregular supply deliveries just days before April's fuel price increase.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
BRITISH KING MAKES EASTER MESSAGE AFTER BACKLASH
BRITISH King Charles Ill has issued an Easter message to Christians, after Buckingham Palace came under fire earlier this week for stating that he would not make one.
1 min |
April 07, 2026
The Mercury
The standout Saffas who defied tough weekend
IT WAS a disappointing weekend of near misses for the Stormers, Bulls, and Sharks, as all three teams were squeezed out of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions, respectively.
2 min |
April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Ramkhalawon on fire
MAURITIAN apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon is fast making a name for himself and as a four-claimer his services will be in demand at least until he rides out his claim.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
ONLINE GAMBLING IS EXPLOITATION
ARCHBISHOP
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Drowning incident claims the life of 21-year-old woman at Scottburgh beach
SOCIAL media users expressed shock, grief and condolences following a drowning incident that claimed the life of a 21-year-old woman in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Coast.
2 min |
April 07, 2026
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UNESCO UNVEILS ASSISTANT D-G FOR EDUCATION
THE director-general of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has appointed Chinese Professor Chen Qun as the UN agency's assistant director-general (ADG) for education.
1 min |
April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Eskom extends solar registration fee waiver for 6 months to boost rooftop adoption
THE South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed Eskom's decision to extend its registration fee waiver for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems until the end of September, describing it as a positive step toward accelerating South Africa's energy transition.
2 min |
April 07, 2026
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Beganovic draws on past pain as Galaxy chase glory
TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has leaned on past heartbreak as motivation after guiding his side into the Nedbank Cup final, with history and redemption now firmly within reach.
2 min |
April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Du Toit the world’s best says Van Graan after ‘The Tank’ destroys Saracens
THE Sharks are not having the best of seasons, but their supporters can take solace in the fact that Thomas du Toit will be back at Kings Park in June and is in the best form of his life.
2 min |
April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Amid global turmoil, this is South Africa’s moment
THE world is reconfiguring and South Africa is more relevant than it has been in years.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
India’s juggling act: A once-great nation’s fall from moral grace
LIKE a god that has many arms, India is in the midst of juggling various countries that are not necessarily themselves the best of friends.
2 min |
April 07, 2026
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Archbishop Makgoba sounds the alarm on online gambling
ARCHBISHOP
2 min |
April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Arteta rallies Gunners for Sporting test
MIKEL Arteta has urged a shell-shocked Arsenal to embrace a major test of their character as they seek to recover from a pair of devastating defeats in today's Uefa Champions League quarterfinal at Sporting Lisbon.
2 min |
April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Your Al tools are useless without context. Who profits from closing that gap?
THERE was a moment during last week’s anchor interview with PwC South Africa partner and continental lead for their technology and data consulting business Mark Allderman, where I couldn't help myself.
6 min |
April 07, 2026
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SA Weather Service confirms tornado struck Bishopstowe
THE South Weather Service (SAWS) has said that there was a tornado that developed briefly in Bishopstowe, Pie-termaritzburg amid the severe storm that lashed the province on Sunday.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Fuel pressures mount as government moves to shield consumers
SOUTH Africa's fuel landscape has come under renewed pressure, with government stepping in to stabilise supply and cushion consumers from rising costs linked to global geopolitical tensions.
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April 07, 2026
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Mashimbyi urges Proteas to convert starts
CENTURIES are the currency of any batter, and Proteas Womens coach Mandla Mashimbyi has expressed his disappointment in his team’s failure to do so on the recent tour of New Zealand.
1 min |
April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Flu season kicks off earlier than expected: vaccination urged for high-risk groups
WITH flu season arriving earlier than expected in SA, health experts are stressing the need for vaccinations.
2 min |
April 07, 2026
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Caregivers and social workers – God’s angels
They chose this work because they could not imagine walking past
4 min |
April 07, 2026
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The Masters green jacket: Golf's most coveted prize
THE Masters green jacket, the symbol of supremacy at Augusta National, is among the most coveted items of clothing in sport - and the hardest to obtain.
3 min |
April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Succession and authority: What enduring institutions reveal about governance
AS THE Easter weekend drew to a close, I found myself reflecting on it from a perspective that extends beyond faith and tradition.
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