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Liquor industry should stop feigning concern for public health and safety
THE article by the CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa, Charlene Louw, titled Minimum Pricing on Alcohol: A risky shortcut South Africa can’t afford, is a veiled admission that the business model of the liquor industry — producers and retailers — relies heavily on plying poor consumers with cheap alcohol. The consequence is an alcohol-related death rate in poorer communities that is 4% times higher than wealthier ones.
4 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Moodie vows Boks will respond after stinging defeat
SPRINGBOK utility back Canan Moodie says the players are still hurting after Saturday’s heavy defeat against Australia at Ellis Park.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Family of five killed in KZN truck crash
FIVE people from one family died in a devastating road accident on Saturday along the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Zelensky, European leaders in the US for talks, peace deal
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said reclaiming Crimea or entering Nato were off the table for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Washington before talks aimed at ending the war with Russia.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Stellies hold breath over Barns’ fitness
STELLENBOSCH FC are sweating on the fitness of influential midfielder Sanele Barns ahead of their crunch Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates tomorrow.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Interlocking directorships: How multiple board roles shape governance
THE phenomenon of directors serving on multiple boards, known as interlocking directorships, is one of governance’s most enduring features. Celebrated for connecting organisations to wider networks and knowledge, interlocks are also criticised for perpetuating power imbalances and governance failures. In truth, they are neither good nor bad. Their value depends on how they are governed.
4 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Six people convicted for Compensation Fund fraud scheme
SIX individuals have been convicted for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to siphon Compensation Fund monies into their personal bank accounts through fictitious medical providers.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Teacher unions, pupils express cautious optimism ahead of matric exams
WITH the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations set to kick off in October, teacher unions and Grade 12 pupils in KwaZulu-Natal have expressed cautious optimism about readiness while acknowledging the pressures of the final stretch of the school year.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Ouaddou’s tactical steel inspires hope as Pirates hold Sundowns
AFTER back-to-back Premiership defeats in the opening rounds, Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou sparked hope with a spirited performance against Mamelodi Sundowns in Saturday’ MTNS semifinal at Orlando Stadium.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
SA Medical Association, KZN Health join forces
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and the recently formed South African Medical Association (SAMA) provincial branch have committed to collaborating to improve healthcare within the province.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
WHY LOSING A FRIEND HURTS MORE THAN A BREAKUP — SCIENCE EXPLAINS THE HEARTACHE
WHILE social media is abuzz with posts dedicated to honouring the bonds that enrich our lives, beneath the surface of these joyful relationships lies a complex realityone that can lead to profound heartbreak when friendships dissolve.
3 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
MTN announces board changes as share price falls over 9%
MTN’s share price plunged over 9% on Monday, even though it reported growth in its first half topline, profitability, and free cash flows, which were largely boosted by a turnaround at subsidiary MTN Nigeria, and despite lagging sales in South Africa.
3 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case postponed for further consultation
THE corruption case against embattled former Speaker of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has been postponed to November 21 by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Lukaku out of Napoli opener
ROMELU Lukaku will miss Napolis opening fixture of their Serie A title defence after sustaining a thigh injury, the Italian champions confirmed yesterday.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
The sari's elegance: A call to embrace tradition in a modern world
OUR traditional way of life is fast disappearing. A fast-paced, materialistic world has taken its toll on our culture and customs.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
KZN MEC visits family of slain e-hailing driver
PLEA FOR HELP
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
BER flags economic implications of changing inflation target in South Africa
THE Bureau for Economic Research (BER) has revealed that the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) may no longer be pursuing an inflation target of below 4.5%, which could have substantial implications for the nation's economy.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa falls prey to the US playbook
The US is becoming more open in its regime change tactics
4 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Understanding menorrhagia: the significant effects of heavy periods on South African women
AS WE COMMEMORATE Women’s Month this August, it's essential to shed light on a pressing issue that affects millions of women in South Africa: heavy menstrual bleeding, known medically as menorrhagia.
3 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Banks' alleged forex manipulation case now before Concourt
THE Competition Commission has approached the Constitutional Court this week in yet another chapter of the ongoing saga following allegations that the banks conspired with each other to manipulate the foreign exchange rate in respect of the US Dollar and the Rand.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Consumer complaint prompts review of Ster-Kinekor’s ‘Morvies Club’ advertisement
THE Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) took a closer look at a complaint by a movie lover regarding Ster-Kinekor’s Morvies Club advertisement, which he said promised “bottomless movie tickets per month”, but this is not entirely true.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
IDC denies seeking strategic partner for Goodyear plant amid worker uncertainty
THE Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has denied reports that it has made an expression of interest to an identified strategic partner to take over operations of Goodyear tyres manufacturing plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Gabriel banking on past triumph as Rich Boyz eye Amakhosi upset
RICHARDS Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel believes past success against Kaizer Chiefs could inspire his side when the two teams clash at FNB Stadium this evening.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Durban City brace for historic first KZN derby against Golden Arrows
DURBAN City FC will step into uncharted territory this evening when they contest their first-ever KwaZulu-Natal derby in the Betway Premiership against Golden Arrows at Chatsworth Stadium, with kickoff set for 7.30pm.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Ezemvelo to exit eco-tourism management functions in Isimangaliso Wetland Park
EZEMVELO KZN Wildlife is set to exit the management of ecotourism functions in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park within the next twelve months.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
It is time for merchants to shift into the new paradigm: Accepting crypto is simple and seamless
WHILE payments may not literally make the world go round, the world certainly functions through the transfer of value for goods and services. As we all know, the world is on a one-way express train into a fully digital era. What was once a straightforward process - cash or card - has evolved into a complex, dynamic ecosystem with evolving technology, shifting consumer expectations, and global economic forces.
4 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Why are foundations rejecting the national dialogue?
FORMER President Kgalema Motlanthe, emulating the actions of his predecessor, Thabo Mbeki, has withdrawn from the National Dialogue, becoming the second former head of state to do so.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Australian court fines Qantas $59 million for illegal layoffs
AN Australian court fined Qantas Aus$90 million (US$59m) on Monday for illegally laying off 1 800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, ending a five-year legal battle over the workers’ rights.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Cross urges calm as Amakhosi aim to extend winning start
THE thrill of victory continues to resonate in the Kaizer Chiefs camp as the team approaches their upcoming Betway Premiership showdown against Richards Bay at Soccer City today.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
The Mercury
Baby Nikita’s parents abandon bail application
THE parents of the 4-year-old girl, who was severely abused and died of her injuries, told the Protea Magistrate’s Court yesterday that they were abandoning their application for bail.
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