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Community voices vital to National Dialogue
Communities do not wait for their fate to determine their lives
4 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
In a world that’s over-app'd and underwhelmed, conversation isn’t just king: it’s conversion
EVERY year, over 250 000 new mobile apps are launched across Apple and Google's app stores. Yet research by Data. ai reveals that the average smartphone user interacts with only nine apps a day, with the majority of their time concentrated in just two or three apps - and almost always, WhatsApp is one of them.
4 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
NECSA backs Eskom's Duynefontein nuclear power station for energy security
THE South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has voiced robust support for Eskom’s plans to initiate the construction of a new nuclear power station in Duynefontein, situated adjacent to the Koeberg facility.
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August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Archbishop Makgoba criticises government, declares ‘Ubuntu is broken’
ARCHBISHOP Thabo Makgoba said that “Ubuntu is broken” when he delivered the keynote address at the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) yesterday in Cape Town.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
National Dialogue Convention set to proceed amid concerns over costs
THE first convention of the National Dialogue is expected to go ahead on Friday despite growing concerns about the cost of the gathering.
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August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Zulu King Misuzulu moves reed dance festival to another palace
AMAZULU King Misuzulu kaZwelith-ini’s decision to move the annual Reed Dance ceremony from Enyokeni Palace to a new palace, Mashobeni, could pit him against the cash-strapped KwaZu-lu-Natal provincial government.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Court battle as husband claims wife squandered millions on gambling
A DIVORCING husband asked the Western Cape High Court to order that his wife forfeit her share of their assets upon divorce, as he claimed she squandered millions of rand they have accumulated in assets over the years on gambling.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana break Guinea's unbeaten record with 2-1 victory
BAFANA Bafana came good with a 2-1 win over Guinea in their Chan Group C clash at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, yesterday.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Palace lose appeal as Grealish agrees Toffees loan
CRYSTAL Palace's appeal over their demotion from the Europa League to the Uefa Conference League was rejected yesterday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
FEELING BURNT OUT? DISCOVER THE 7 TYPES OF REST THAT WILL REVIVE YOUR SPIRIT
IT’S THAT time of year again when were caught between tying up loose ends and trying not to tie ourselves in knots.
3 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Aid cuts fuel fears on Lake Chad
JIHADISTS surrounded Ahmat Moussas isolated village on Lake Chad’s shores in the dead of night and then attacked - with devastating consequences for the fisherman and many of his neighbours.
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August 12, 2025
The Mercury
SACP’s election stance signals end of Tripartite Alliance
IN DECEMBER 2024, the South African Communist Party (SACP) announced that henceforth, it will contest elections alone outside of the Tripartite Alliance comprising the ANC, COSATU and the SACP — as well as South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO). This includes the much-anticipated upcoming 2026 Local Government Election (LGE).
4 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Reds brace for title defence
LIVERPOOL have splashed out to defend their English Premier League crown but face stiff competition from an Arsenal side desperate to shed their “nearly men” tag and a rejuvenated Manchester City.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Orlando Pirates eye Gallants clash to bounce back after setback
ORLANDO Pirates’ push for a strong start to the Betway Premiership hit an early stumbling block as they fell 1-0 at home to Sekhukhune United - a result that underlined the urgent need to settle their new arrivals into the squad.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Global health gaps: A grieving son’s diary of loss and remembrance
THREE weeks ago, my wife Sithabiso and I were at a private medical facility in Jakarta, marvelling at what might be the most efficient care I've ever experienced.
4 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Plan for Gaza ‘best way to end war’
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his plan to take control of Gaza City and target the remaining Hamas strongholds, saying at the weekend it was “the best way to end the war’, despite growing calls to stop the fighting.
3 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Don't write off Man City's title chances
WHILE much of the speculation ahead of this weekend's kickoff of the English Premier League has focused on champions Liverpool's title defence and their massive spending spree, there has been little attention on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
AI takes the field at Robot games
SPORT has a universal appeal.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Striving for peace and unity in a divided South Africa
“PEACE on earth, good will toward men.” We hear this phrase quite often, but in our land, it appears to be evaporating before our eyes. We wonder how our people have been able to overcome poverty and hardships despite the severity of the issues at stake.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Will McKenzie be fired or asked to resign?
WELL, here's a conundrum.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
The governance imperative of trust: Why boards must prioritise stakeholder confidence
TRUST is not just earned; it is governed. This governance imperative applies universally. From private corporations to State-Owned Enterprises, trust is the invisible currency that dictates whether an organisation thrives or collapses. It is the bedrock of reputation and the lens through which all governance actions are judged. Yet, for many boards, trust is spoken of only in the context of crises, not as a standing governance priority.
4 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Offshore e-commerce retailers battering our industries to extinction - Proudly SA
THE inaugural report into the impact of foreign owned e-commerce retailers titled: Offshore e-Commerce Disruption in South Africa, makes for grim reading.
3 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Can AmaZulu FC upset Sundowns in early-season showdown?
AMAZULU FC face one of their toughest assignments early in the season as they travel to Loftus Versfeld Stadium to meet reigning Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns tonight 7.30pm.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Future of ArcelorMittal's Newcastle steel operations hangs in the balance
THE future of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA) Newcastle operations remains uncertain, with the company recently confirming that its Longs Business, is scheduled for a final wind-down on September 30 if no sustainable solution is found.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Stop overspending on food: eat healthy and stay sharp on a tight budget
MAINTAINING a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas’ teen record-holder Maphaka ready for the fight Down Under
THERE were two moments in the opening T20I in Darwin that opened the door to the heart that burns within Kwena Maphaka.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
OK Zimbabwe secures vital $20 million lifeline amid challenging retail landscape
TROUBLED retailer, OK Zimbabwe has secured a financial lifeline pivotal to its revival bid under new management.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Concerns over national dialogue: Is it truly citizen-led?
THE people must know what's going on behind the Sunday Times mediated report.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Williams keeps feet grounded
SPRINGBOK scrumhalf Grant Williams is refusing to get carried away after being given the nod to start in the side’s opening Rugby Championship match against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday, with Cobus Reinach providing backup on the bench.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Mercury
Cape man who made hoax bomb threats to skip work sentenced to 5 years in jail
A 50-YEAR-OLD Western Cape man who made a hoax call to police telling them that he planted bombs at various places so he could skip work has been sentenced to an effective five years in jail.
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