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Into a higher orbit: Amakhosi’s mentality praised after win
KAIZER Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef praised his side’s mentality after guiding them to a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Orbit College, highlighting a defining response that has strengthened their push for a Top 3 finish.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Eskom extends solar registration fee waiver for 6 months to boost rooftop adoption
THE South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed Eskom's decision to extend its registration fee waiver for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems until the end of September, describing it as a positive step toward accelerating South Africa's energy transition.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Draft regulations task principals with safeguarding pregnant pupils' education
New guidelines ensure educational support and well-being for young mothers
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
IDC takes strategic equity stake in Orion's Prieska project, boosting path to production
ORION Minerals has secured a significant vote of confidence in its flagship Northern Cape development after the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) agreed to convert its existing loan facility into equity in the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM) structure.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Archbishop Makgoba sounds the alarm on online gambling
ARCHBISHOP Thabo Makgoba has criticised online gambling, describing it as an “evil which is not getting enough attention”, given how easily accessible it is and how it is ruining people's lives.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Caregivers and social workers – God’s angels
They chose this work because they could not imagine walking past
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Prolonged Iran war sparks global fuel crisis and recession fears, warns Oxford Economics
The war has already removed approximately 10 million barrels per day (mbpd) of oil from global markets
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
ONLINE GAMBLING IS EXPLOITATION
ARCHBISHOP Thabo Makgoba’s Easter sermon painted a sobering picture of a nation under siege - not only from wars abroad and corruption at home, but from a quieter, more insidious predator: online gambling.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Illegal online gambling remains rampant in South Africa, posing serious risks to consumers
THE South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) has raised alarm bells over the growing prevalence of illegal offshore gambling sites that are eclipsing the local market, putting millions of consumers at risk of financial loss, fraud, and potential legal repercussions.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
India-Africa Forum Summit: An opportunity to strengthen trade partnerships
SOUTH Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Professor Anil Sooklal, detailed the country’s potential to significantly strengthen economic and strategic ties with India, particularly through the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS).
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Standard Bank, Clover and MPO roll out mobile vaccine unit to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease
STANDARD Bank has partnered with Clover and the Milk Producers Organisation (MPO) to deploy a specialised chilled mobile vaccination vehicle aimed at strengthening South Africa's response to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
'Choose peace': Pope marks first Easter
POPE Leo XIV at the weekend urged “those who have the power to unleash wars” to “choose peace” in his first Easter blessing as pontiff with the Middle East conflict raging.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
See It Again was up to the challenge
SEE IT AGAIN has come into his own since Malan de Toit coaxed him into overcoming his aversion to the starting stalls and Justin Snaith’s gelding must be on track to finally crack the Grl Hollywoodbets Durban July after a facile victory in the Grl HKJC World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Mbalula says ANC is committed to South African sovereignty amid US pressure
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the ANC is determined to protect South African sovereignty, despite pressure from the US.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
South Africa’s connectivity future depends on people, not just percentages
HERE'S the truth about how connectivity is seen broadly: Walk into any boardroom and you will hear comforting numbers, 99.9% uptime and megabits per second north of 100.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Stellenbosch hoping to stop former star Barns amid unbeaten run
STELLENBOSCH FC will be seeking to extend their eight-game unbeaten streak in the Betway Premiership when they face off against Richards Bay at the King Zwelithini Stadium today.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Not everything was bad under Apartheid
THE stream of bilious rhetoric, deeply infected by Israel, apartheid and Trump derangement syndromes, has long been a hallmark of Ebrahim Essa’ letters.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
AU warns of Mideast conflict risk
THE AU and its partners have warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict poses a “serious risk” to African economies.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Hackers don't wait - why your cybersecurity strategy shouldn't either
THE OLD playbook of periodic vulnerability scans and annual security audits no longer suffices when attackers operate in real time, using automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to exploit the tiniest cracks in digital defences.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
'Something borrowed': Dutch bride opts for recycled wedding
“WITHIN like 30 minutes I knew this was the one,” Lara Peters said of the secondhand wedding dress she had just worn to her marriage — in the Netherlands’ busiest rail station.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Suspended EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi to return for testimony
THE Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is expected to continue with its work today after a short Easter break, with suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi expected to return to the spotlight on April 14.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Fuel shortages in Western Cape raise safety concerns for petrol station owners
CONCERNS over fuel availability in the Western Cape have intensified after a longtime petrol station owner alleged irregular supply deliveries just days before April's fuel price increase.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
BRITISH KING MAKES EASTER MESSAGE AFTER BACKLASH
BRITISH King Charles Ill has issued an Easter message to Christians, after Buckingham Palace came under fire earlier this week for stating that he would not make one.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
The standout Saffas who defied tough weekend
IT WAS a disappointing weekend of near misses for the Stormers, Bulls, and Sharks, as all three teams were squeezed out of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions, respectively.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Ramkhalawon on fire
MAURITIAN apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon is fast making a name for himself and as a four-claimer his services will be in demand at least until he rides out his claim.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Drowning incident claims the life of 21-year-old woman at Scottburgh beach
SOCIAL media users expressed shock, grief and condolences following a drowning incident that claimed the life of a 21-year-old woman in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Coast.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
UNESCO UNVEILS ASSISTANT D-G FOR EDUCATION
THE director-general of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has appointed Chinese Professor Chen Qun as the UN agency's assistant director-general (ADG) for education.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Beganovic draws on past pain as Galaxy chase glory
TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has leaned on past heartbreak as motivation after guiding his side into the Nedbank Cup final, with history and redemption now firmly within reach.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Du Toit the world’s best says Van Graan after ‘The Tank’ destroys Saracens
THE Sharks are not having the best of seasons, but their supporters can take solace in the fact that Thomas du Toit will be back at Kings Park in June and is in the best form of his life.
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April 07, 2026
The Mercury
Amid global turmoil, this is South Africa’s moment
THE world is reconfiguring and South Africa is more relevant than it has been in years.
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