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Alleged gunmen in AKA, Tibz double murder case abandon extradition appeal in Eswatini
THE alleged gunmen in the daring murder of award-winning South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz’ Motsoane are expected to return to SA after they abandoned the appeal against extradition.
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October 31, 2025
The Mercury
No breaking the Golden Rule
AFTER a relatively quiet period Peter Muscutt's stable has starting to turn again and he saddles Golden Rule in a tough handicap, seventh race on the nine-race card that heads proceedings on the turf at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening.
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October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Russian oil imports halted at refinery
INDIAN state-backed refiner HPCL-Mittal Energy has halted purchases of Russian crude after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow's two largest oil companies, the firm said.
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October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Slot defends League Cup selection despite not meeting 'Liverpool standards'
LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot defended his decision to name a much-changed side after a 3-0 League Cup exit to Crystal Palace on Wednesday extended the Reds' miserable run.
2 min |
October 31, 2025
The Mercury
White slams ‘flawed’ SA rugby system after Sharks axe Plumtree
FORMER Bulls coach Jake White has come out to bat for Sharks boss John Plumtree, who this week was informed that he would be replaced as head coach at the end of the current season.
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October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Datatec more than doubles interim dividend after a 109.5% surge in headline earnings
DATATEC, the global provider of ICT solutions and services, has reported a striking 109.5% increase in headline earnings per share for the six months to August 31 after enhancing profit in its Westcon division and evolving its recurring software and services portfolio.
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October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Tax collection increase bodes well for South Africa
ACTIONSA welcomes the news that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has collected R18 billion more in tax revenue than projected for the first six months of the financial year, proving that when SARS is properly funded, South Africa wins.
1 min |
October 31, 2025
The Mercury
President Trump, Xi Jinping ease fight on tariffs and critical rare earths
DONALD Trump and Xi Jinping agreed on Thursday to calm the trade war between China and the United States that has roiled global markets, with Washington cutting some tariffs and Beijing committing to keep supplies of critical rare earths flowing.
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October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Disgraceful ruling against Wessels must be challenged in court
SOUTH African rugby and the United Rugby Championship have enjoyed a protracted honeymoon over the last three years or so, but the disgraceful handling of the Jan-Hendrik Wessels affair has ended that.
3 min |
October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Mashego thriving at Durban City under Hunt
TERRENCE Mashego and Durban City are fast becoming a match made in heaven, and that’s why the left-back is grateful to the club and coach Gavin Hunt for reviving his career.
2 min |
October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Producer prices rise slightly in September, but experts say no cause for concern
SOUTH Africa's producer price inflation (PPI) for final manufactured goods edged slightly higher in September, rising to 2.3% year-on-year from 2.1% in August, according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Humanity in the Al era: Dr Survé's message to IPSA graduates
THE 2025 graduation ceremony for the International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) was a celebration not only of academic success, but of intellect, faith, and human purpose.
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October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Google invests R49m to support AI skills development
GOOGLE has announced a R49 million funding through Google.org to support AI skills development, education, online safety and cybersecurity in South Africa.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Deputy Minister’s redundancy admission fuels calls to abolish position
ACTIONSA's proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the position of deputy ministers was once again validated by the shocking testimony delivered before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee this week by one of the two deputy ministers of police, Cassel Mathale MP.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Transnet says new harbour equipment will boost efficiency
TRANSNET SOC Ltd (\"Transnet\") is investing close to a billion rand on key infrastructure to improve efficiency at its Durban Container Terminal operations.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Commission hears claim of Molefe-Mchunu friendship ties
Bodyguard revealed alleged connection during businessman's arrest
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Insights gained: Reflections from the Startup20 South Africa experience
IN APRIL 2025, South Africa assumed the leadership of the Startup20, an official Engagement Group of the G20.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Piastri needs to adapt quicker if he wants to be champion
OSCAR Piastri's near-flawless Formula 1 season hit its first real snag in Mexico City.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Public relations vs marketing: How can PR elevate your small business venture
PUBLIC relations (PR) and marketing are often terms that are used interchangeably.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Police probe into Goolam Vawda ongoing amidst spat over 'contract'
GAUTENG police say they are continuing to investigate the social media abuse case opened by former Cabinet minister Lindiwe Sisulu against activist Goolam Vawda, as Vawda finds himself in a spat with the Sunday World newspaper over a 'reneged contract.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
DA’S SECRECY WEAKENS FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
THE DA has been one the main parties making the loudest noise about alleged police infiltration by criminal cartels while conveniently ignoring the secrecy that continues to shroud a similar issue where it governs in the Western Cape.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Glencore reports significant drop in ferrochrome production
GLENCORE'S ferrochrome production fell by 51% to 436 kt year-to-date to September 31 after operations at its Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters were suspended in May and June 2025 respectively, the London and JSE listed group said.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
At least 64 killed in war-like Rio drug raids
BODIES piled up in poor neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro this week as police launched their biggest ever raids on the city's drug traffickers, leaving at least 64 dead in warlike scenes.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Two employers and 47 illegal workers arrested in major labour inspection in Mandeni
TWO employers and 47 illegal foreign nationals have been arrested in a largescale inspection blitz carried out by the Department of Employment and Labour in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mandeni, in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Linde highlights South Africa cricket's depth after dominant victory over Pakistan
GEORGE Linde could not hide his satisfaction after a somewhat experimental South African side brushed aside Pakistan in the first T20 International in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Fitness boss Rush Tush: why women must stop apologising for their success
FITNESS influencer and unapologetic boss Rush Tush, real name Rushda Moosajee, is here to remind us all that women don't need to apologise for success.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Fugitive ex-PM says Bangladesh vote risks deepening divide
BANGLADESH'S fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina warned yesterday that holding elections without her party - the first since her overthrow - was \"sowing the seeds\" of further division in her country.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Sundowns' Premiership reign set to be tested as Pirates close in
SO often, Mamelodi Sundowns have been the hunter - the ruthless predator that has feasted on its prey with the utmost brutality.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
PayInc Net Salary Index points to firmer job market in 03 as salaries rise
THE PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2.1 million earners in South Africa, increased for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Weekend of drama, colour and class
A PACKED weekend of bowls delivered every ingredient fans could hope for - suspense, colour, camaraderie and some truly memorable performances.
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