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The Mercury
Maritime trade must balance with environment
SOUTH Africa faces challenges in balancing economic activity derived from the shipping industry with marine environmental protection.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Celestial Diamond ready to sparkle
HERE are a lot of horses still finding their way on today’s card at Hollywoodbets Scottsville and the handicap races look wide open so punters will need to be sharp.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Rassie rings the changes for Italy
SPRINGBOK head coach Rassie Erasmus is not a man who deviates from his word, and as promised, the Bok guru made wholesale changes to the side that will take on Italy in the second clash in Gqeberha on Saturday.
3 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Bosch's impressive debut earns him the Man of the Match
CORBIN Bosch was robbed of the Man of the Match award in the first South Africa-Zimbabwe test match. While Lhuan-dre Pretorius's debut century was impressive, Bosch's all-round performance was exceptional.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Ellis hails Banyana's defensive discipline in Wafcon opener
COACH Desiree Ellis was pleased with Banyana Banyana’s solid defensive organisation in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) opener, saying it made the difference in their 2-0 win.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Bulgaria green light on Euro in 2026
EU MINISTERS were to give the final green light yesterday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, when the country would become the single currency area’s 21st member.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Brazilian butt lifts and the smelly side effect no one talks about
THE Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries globally, made famous by celebrities and influencers who desire fuller, curvier figures.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Hendricks' mentoring helped elevate Mulder's game
WHEN Wiaan Mulder’s professional career started, he was still a high school student at St Stithians. His skill was good enough to start his professional career with the Lions.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
eSwatini national arrested for ‘revenge’ murders of six uMlazi men
A YEAR-long investigation into a mass shooting in uMlazi has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old foreign national believed to be one of the gunmen involved in the brutal murder of six men at an informal settlement in V/6 Section in August last year.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Conrad happy with Proteas youngsters' standards
PRIOR to departing for Zimbabwe after the emotion of scaling their Everest by winning the World Test Championship at Lord's, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad would have made a mental note of the objectives he hoped his team would achieve in the land of Chevrons.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
MBAPPE DROPS HARASSMENT COMPLAINT AGAINST PSG
KYLIAN Mbappe has withdrawn his complaint of moral harassment against his former club Paris Saint-Germain, one of his lawyers said this week.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Lifeline for Vodacom-Maziv deal as it heads to Competition Appeal Court
THE Vodacom-Maziv deal got a breath of new life after the Competition Commission reached agreement with the parties on conditions that remedy competition and public interest concerns.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Stats SA defends unemployment rate data
STATS SA has defended the integrity of its official unemployment statistics following a high-level meeting with Capitec Bank CEO Gerrie Fourie, who recently questioned the credibility of the country's 32.9% unemployment rate.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Traffic cop fails to overturn attempted murder conviction in road rage case
A TRAFFIC officer serving a 10-year jail sentence for attempted murder following a road rage incident in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, appealed his conviction and sentence, as he argued his passenger fired the shots and not him.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Eastern Cape traditional nurse jailed for assault during initiation ceremony
THE Tsomo Magistrates' Court has handed down a stern sentence to a traditional nurse who has been sentenced to two years of direct imprisonment for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) on an initiate under his supervision during the recent 2024 summer initiation season.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world
THE G20 group accounts for 67% of the world’s population, 85% of global gross domestic product, and 75% of global trade. The member states are the G7 (the US, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Canada), plus Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Russia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
4 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Volkswagen deal offers hope for Eastern Cape as Mercedes-Benz considers South Africa exit
VOLKSWAGEN South Africa's (VWSA) recent agreement to become the sole global manufacturer of the VW Polo—producing both left and right-hand drive models for all markets—offers a beacon of hope for the struggling Eastern Cape Province.
3 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Boost for the IFP as it ousts NFP mayor with EFF support in Nongoma Municipality
THE IFP has reclaimed Nongoma Local Municipality, a move seen as a major political boost for the party ahead of local government elections next year.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
SA weighs in on global movement restricting social media for under-16s
WITH growing concern over the impact of social media on children’s mental health, several countries, including Australia, France and even some US states are calling for a ban on under-16s joining social platforms.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Musk party 'may be threat to Trump'
DONALD Trump has shrugged off Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party as “ridiculous” - but the announcement underscored the threat the disaffected former ally poses to US Republicans defending paper-thin congressional majorities.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Godongwana plans reviews of ghost workers, civil servants remuneration
FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana said there were new reviews that Treasury planned to conduct, including an audit of ghost workers in the public service, an infrastructure conditional grant review, and a review of the remuneration of executives and board members of public entities.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
US tariffs threaten South African jobs, warns Cosatu
SOUTH Africa is facing a looming economic crisis following the United States’ announcement of a sweeping 30% tariff on its exports - a move that has sparked widespread concern among trade unions, political leaders, and business analysts.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa’s renewable energy drive remains strong as businesses seek resilient energy strategies
SOUTH African businesses are increasingly seeking independence from Eskom due to its reliability issues, and the steady, multi-digit annual tariff increases the utility is imposing. While cost savings are a primary concern, power stability is equally critical, as remaining dependent on Eskom's ageing coal fleet and under-performing mega power stations like Medupi and Kusile is no longer viable.
3 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Kolisi brings calmness to Boks' attacking breakdown
ITALIANS tend to fume when Americans or Tik Tok influencers from other countries around the world butcher their pasta and spaghetti recipes.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Local manufacturers fuel illicit cigarette trade in South Africa, warns BAT
BRITISH American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) has pointed the finger at local manufacturers for exacerbating the illicit trade in cigarettes.
3 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Star Proteas netball players inspire Kokstad youth
STAR Proteas netball duo Refiloe “Fifi” Nketsa and Owethu “Sammy” Ngubane teamed up with former skipper Bongi Msomi to give kids from two Kokstad schools a fighting chance in the coming DStv Schools Netball Challenge.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
ANC expects report from Mchunu following Mkhwanazi's damning corruption claims
THE ANC has urged Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to give a full and comprehensive report to the party on the allegations that he is involved in corruption.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Broad backs Archer's return to boost England in crucial third Test
STUART Broad believes a Test return for Jofra Archer could help England hit back against India, following what he described as a “borderline perfect” performance by the tourists at Edgbaston.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Why primary steelmaking is vital to South Africa's economy - Amsa
IN A TIME of global uncertainty and fierce industrial competition, South Africa must decide whether it wants to remain an industrialised economy with strategic capabilities - or become a mere consumer of others' manufactured goods.
4 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Shocking claims by Mkhwanazi are a political tsunami
We don't need another commission of inquiry if KZN police commissioner has the proof
4 min |