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The Mercury
Sesko fires the Red Devils out of limbo
MANCHESTER
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February 25, 2026
The Mercury
THE WALL IS ANOTHER DA INSULT
THE DA’s continued insult of black people is exactly why it has given up its dream of securing outright majority support to govern the country alone.
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February 25, 2026
The Mercury
How the battle for the Zulu throne moved to court
The weapons are no longer spears, but legal arguments
3 min |
February 25, 2026
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How SA’s foreign policy navigates a polarised world
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February 25, 2026
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Real Madrid coach calls for UEFA to do more in fight against racism after incident
REAL Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa yesterday called on European football governing body UEFA to make its fight against racism into more than just a slogan after the alleged abuse of star Vinicius Junior.
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February 25, 2026
The Mercury
Kim's sister bags promotion
NORTH Korea's ruling party has elevated leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful younger sister to a top position, state media said this week, a sign of her far-reaching influence within the reclusive nation.
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February 25, 2026
The Mercury
Prince Simakade challenges King Misuzulu’s unity call
AMAZULU King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s half-brother, Prince Simakade, said he was finding it difficult to entertain unity calls when he was denied access to justice by the Constitutional Court.
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February 25, 2026
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Parliament probes IDC over claims of bias against black businesses
Portfolio committee drawn into a bitter dispute between the IDC and Nafcoc
3 min |
February 25, 2026
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Coetzee says returning Bulls stars ready to reclaim Loftus
BULLS captain Marcell Coetzee believes his side will be “battle hardened” for Saturday’s vital United Rugby Championship (URC) derby against the Sharks, despite the stop-start nature of the current calendar.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
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Van Niekerk gets 'lucky'
IN form Grant van Niekerk has been given the spare ride in the Gr 1 Lucky Fish Cape Derby on the Justin Snaith-trained Note To Self, who is the fancy of more than a few to win the race.
6 min |
February 25, 2026
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Why 2026 is crucial for South Africa's offshore oil and gas industry
DEBATE has been ongoing for years on South Africa's offshore oil and gas potential.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
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SA Post Office's rescue practitioners respond to R3.8bn funding claims
THE Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) of the South African Post Office (SAPO) have pushed back against claims that the state-owned entity lacks a credible turnaround plan and that the R3.8 billion funding referenced in its business rescue plan was never committed.
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February 25, 2026
The Mercury
Lamola champions digital solutions to combat female genital mutilation
ADDRESSING the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola emphasised the significant role of new and emerging digital technologies in raising awareness of and potentially preventing female genital mutilation (FGM).
2 min |
February 25, 2026
The Mercury
Pressure mounts over Andrew documents
THE UK government this week faced calls to release documents on ex-prince Andrew's past role as a trade envoy, just hours after a veteran politician was quizzed by police in the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
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February 25, 2026
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In-form West Indies wrist-spinner looms large for Proteas
THE Proteas may have confidently dealt with the threat India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy posed in their opening ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash, but now West Indies' Gudakesh Motie looms large in tomorrow's encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
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Navigating trust issues in South Africa's energy reforms post-state capture
SOUTH Africa’s energy debate is increasingly shaped by a tension that sits beneath every technical or commercial discussion.
3 min |
February 25, 2026
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KwaZulu-Natal ambulance crisis is not getting better
IN South Africa, Priority 1 emergencies — critical, life-threatening cases — require Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to arrive within 15 minutes in urban areas and up to 40 minutes in rural areas.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
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Fear grips Senegal town as jihadist threat looms
EVERY time Senegalese mechanic Ibrahima Mbodj hears screeching tyres, a popping firecracker or even shattering glass, he fears another jihadist attack on the Malian border post near his village.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
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How to be a ‘we’ without losing the ‘me’
THERE'S a tension many people aren't ready for: loving someone deeply, yet quietly feeling invisible.
3 min |
February 25, 2026
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SON OF DIRECTOR ROB REINER PLEADS NOT GUILTY
THE son of US movie director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of both of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court this week.
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February 25, 2026
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Chaine, Petersen look to defend their club's honour
WITH 13 English Premier League titles to his name during an illustrious tenure at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson famously said that “defence wins titles, and strikers win matches”.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
The Mercury
Shadrack Sibiya's testimony: A web of contradictions revealed
Suspended SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has been accused of contradicting himself during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
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Scrap BEE? Not while poverty, joblessness and inequality still devastate black South Africans
ONE shudders in disbelief at efforts to scrap black economic empowerment (BEE).
4 min |
February 25, 2026
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All eyes on Enoch Godongwana's budget: insights for consumers
AS THE countdown begins to Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 National Budget Speech, the nation’s economists and consumers alike are eagerly anticipating insights into fiscal policies that are expected to shape the financial landscape of South Africa.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
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January paychecks see small boost, PayInc Net Salary Index shows
THE PayInc Net Salary Index for January released on Tuesday, which tracks the nominal net salaries of an estimated 2.1 million salary earners in South Africa, indicated a marginal increase in January 2026.
3 min |
February 25, 2026
The Mercury
Transalloys warns 600 jobs at risk as Budget looms without tariff relief
UP TO 600 jobs at Transalloys hang in the balance as the company warns it may be forced to retrench workers if the upcoming National Budget fails to deliver meaningful electricity tariff relief for the smelting sector.
3 min |
February 25, 2026
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Granny print is the new black: embrace florals, paisley and checks in 2026
IF SOMEONE had told me granny print would be trending in fashion this year, I probably would’ve laughed... and then immediately Googled “how do I get that look?”
2 min |
February 25, 2026
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Rand holds firm near R16 as markets bet on credible 2026 Budget
THE rand traded just below R16.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday, hovering at its strongest levels since 2022, as investors positioned ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2026 National Budget.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
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The urgent need for a Just Transition to capacitate South Africa's automotive industry
SOUTH Africa’s automotive sector remains a critical anchor of employment, exports and industrial capability, yet it is under growing pressure from both domestic structural constraints and rapid global technological change.
3 min |
February 25, 2026
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Nedbank Cup glory beckons but Manqoba Mngqithi keeps Lamontville Golden Arrows grounded
WITH the Nedbank Cup springing one surprise after another this season, Lamontville Golden Arrows have quietly positioned themselves as genuine contenders for what would be just the second major trophy in the club’s history.
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