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Concerns over foreign nationals operating liquor outlets in KwaZulu-Natal
THE liquor industry in KwaZulu-Natal has come under scrutiny amid allegations that the majority of liquor outlets in many parts of the province are being run by foreign nationals.
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Reject ‘double standards and punish Israel’
QATAR’SS prime minister urged the international community at the weekend to reject “double standards” and hold Israel accountable, speaking on the eve of an emergency summit called in response to an unprecedented Israeli strike on Hamas members in Doha.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Durban City aim to pounce after strong start
HIGH-FLYING Durban City will look to continue their positive start to the Betway Premiership campaign when they welcome newcomers Siwelele FC to the Chatsworth Stadium this evening (7:30 pm kickoff).
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
iPhone 17: Is Apple losing its innovative edge like Nokia?
WE'VE HAD enough time to reflect about the latest products from Apple. It’s interesting to note that the markets have reacted unapprovingly after the launch.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Donovan Moodley's potential release: Leigh Matthews’ parents considering their options
THE killer of Bond University student Leigh Matthews, Donovan Moodley, could be a step closer to freedom after the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board on Monday approved his release following his 20 year stint in prison.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
MK Party calls for postponement of Madlanga Commission proceedings
THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has called for Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga to postpone the proceedings set for Wednesday at Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, citing the party’s court application contesting the Commission's legality.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Orlando Pirates eye more silverware after MTN8 triumph
ORLANDO Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi insists that their recent MTN8 triumph is just the beginning, as the Sea Robbers aim to carry their momentum into a long and challenging season.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
'Future' beckons for Kantor silks
THE strength of Cape racing is shown in the class of horse that has been appearing at what is supposedly their lesser centre of Hollywoodbets Durbanville and there were a number of impressive performances in the Saturday meeting in which both Justin Snaith and the stallion he used to train, Gimmethegreenlight, had fourtimers. The star of the day was Eight On Eighteen's halfbrother by Futura, Future Free.
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Lions tipped for final glory but Griquas eye upset
ACCORDING to the form book, the Lions need only show up for the Currie Cup final at Ellis Park on Saturday to collect the trophy, with their most recent outing potentially reinforcing the notion that the match will be a doddle for the home team.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
KZN GAMBLING: A FAUSTIAN DEAL
THE recent report that gambling in KwaZulu-Natal generated over R800 million for the provincial fiscus is being touted in some quarters as a success story.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
KZN government recalls community crime-fighting vehicles over misuse
Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has defended his government's decision to recall vehicles that were provided to assist community safety structures in crime-fighting initiatives.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
KwaZulu-Natal health department seeks R500 million to hire specialist doctors
SKILLS SHORTAGE
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Judge dismisses negligence claim over uncovered manhole in Gqeberha
TELLING the hospital that he fell from some stairs at home, injuring his lower leg and knee, while telling the court that he fell into an uncovered manhole at night, did not end well for an Eastern Cape man, as the court, after hearing all the evidence, chose to believe the hospital records.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Rare immigrant to Austria
FOR weeks, sightings of a rare immigrant have been keeping a corner of Austria on its toes, according to the Associated Press.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Govt taking deliberate steps to restore fiscal discipline, stabilise debt: Masondo
DEPUTY Finance Minister David Masondo has assured investors that government is taking “deliberate steps” to restore fiscal discipline and stabilise debt.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Malaysian Island’s green battery
MALAYSIA’S verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with plans to become a regional “green battery,’ but its renewable energy dreams could come at serious environmental cost, experts warn.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Oceana Group forecasts sharp decline in earnings as fish oil prices plummet
OCEANA Group, one of South Africa's leading fishing products companies, has issued a stark warning regarding its financial performance for the year ending September 30, 2025 - a drop of at least 40% in headline earnings per share (HEPS).
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Trump's America: is the worst yet to come?
He could introduce more extreme policies in the next three years
4 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Big weekend for Coolmore
IRELAND'S Coolmore \"lads\" and trainer Aidan O'Brien had a special weekend with signal victories in both England and the Emerald Isle - results that will echo in racing and breeding for years to come.
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
Tshite earns late reprieve to book spot in 1 500m final
TSHEPO Tshite faced an anxious wait to confirm his place in the 1 500m final of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo yesterday, eventually securing his spot in tomorrow’s medal contest with a time of 3:36.93.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
PRINCESS DIANA'S GO-TO BREAKFAST FROM THE '90S IS GOING VIRAL
ONE thing TikTok does better than anything else is turn everything into content. A random recipe, a forgotten song or even a decades-old fashion moment can suddenly be everywhere.
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The Mercury
The significance of Charlie Kirk’s death for liberty
LIBERTY in the land of the free is in peril when discussion of religion, gender and politics is not only dangerous but also fatal.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
A giant has awoken for women in SA rugby – Du Bruin
SPRINGBOK Women coach Swys de Bruin believes “a giant has awoken for women in South African rugby” after his team’s inspired performances at the Rugby World Cup in England.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Global commodity traders' influence raises alarms over rising food prices
A RECENT report from the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre has spotlighted growing concerns regarding the impact of dominant global commodity traders on food prices, particularly in the grain sector.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Islamic State of Africa bid to register as a political party, struck off the roll by IEC
THE Islamic State of Africa (ISA), a nonprofit organisation, is contending with what it describes as systemic bias in democratic processes after the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) struck its appeal to register as a political party off the roll.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Another SANDF-Cuba training scheme while military falters
TWENTY officers, R28 million, and zero accreditation - that is the SANDF's Cuba plan in one line.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
AI THERAPY: GET THE HELP YOU NEED WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND (OR YOURSELF)
SEPTEMBER is Suicide Awareness Month in South Africa, a time when were reminded of how urgent the mental health crisis has become.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Ouaddou wants more weapons to aid Bucs
ORLANDO Pirates’ coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was humble in victory after guiding the team to a record-extending fourth MTN8 crown on Saturday night.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Nurturing the heart: A journey beyond the physical
HOW IS your heart? What or where is the human heart? Clearly, this is not about the physical beating organ in our chest, as powerful and as necessary and as crucial as each of ours is.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
South African companies eye trade prospects after successful showing at IATF 2025
SOUTH African companies who were part of the 30-member business delegation showcasing their products and services at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) held in Algeria have said that they are looking forward to doing business in Algeria and the rest of the continent.
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