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Hypocrisy of Iran mirrors our very own ANC government
RECENTLY, the daughter of a top Iranian advisor to Ali Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, could be seen at a wedding at the luxurious Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran, wearing a strapless, plunging wedding gown and her hair down.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Yamal learns harsh lesson after remarks spark Real fury
LAMINE Yamal's words before the Clasico caused more of a stir than his subdued performance on the pitch as Barcelona fell to defeat, and the 18-year-old star can take some valuable lessons moving forward.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
The Equator heats up for the Cup
THE EQUATOR, on offer at odds as long at 150-1 at first nominations for the Gr1 Betway Summer Cup, could well start favourite for the country's richest race to be run over 2000m on the Turffontein Standside track on Saturday, 29 November.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Buccaneers out to restore pride after CAF heartbreak
ORLANDO Pirates will be out to restore pride when they welcome defending champions Magesi FC to Orlando Stadium for a Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal clash today at 7.30pm.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Jacob Zuma's Foundation reacts to R28.9m ruling
FORMER President Jacob Zuma will continue to fight for his constitutional rights and to seek justice from fairminded courts that remain true to the principles of our Constitution and he may even seek damages from the State.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Definitive solution' on Brazil-US trade within days: Lula
BRAZIL'S President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday a trade deal with the United States could happen within days, possibly easing punitive tariffs after months of animosity.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Bavuma returns as Proteas prepare for India Tests
AS IF Pakistan were not a handful, the Proteas' next Test assignment looms large with mighty India awaiting the arrival of the ICC World Test champions with bated breath.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
AFRIKANERS FIERCELY OPPOSE US NARRATIVE
IN A POWERFUL act of national unity, a group of prominent Afrikaans-speaking South Africans has delivered a firm and necessary rebuttal to a misguided American political ploy.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
IS YOUR PROTEIN ADDICTION HEALTHY OR HARMFUL? FIND OUT WHAT EXPERTS SAY
IF YOU'RE even mildly plugged into the world of health and fitness, be it through #WellnessTok, #FoodTok, or #GymTok, you've probably noticed the protein obsession sweeping across the globe.
3 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Tragic helicopter crash claims three lives in Northern Cape
THREE people, including a pilot, were killed when a helicopter crashed at Danielskuil in the Northern Cape on Sunday.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
De Kock infuses Proteas with fresh energy
\"HE'S a breath of fresh air on his own without picking up a bat.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Convocation has them cheering
He picked the mare Convocation off an online sale and she duly won first time out for Prinsloo and owner George O'Brien giving Callan Murray a double on the day.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
How to be fashionable without following trends
IN THIS colourful season, you don't need to chase every trend or buy the latest fashion to look stylish.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
NPA seeks leave to appeal Omotoso acquittal
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) yesterday argued before the Gqeberha High Court why it should be granted leave to appeal the acquittal verdict handed down to Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Trump heads for Japan as hopes grow for trade deal
DONALD Trump headed to Japan yesterday, the next leg of an Asia tour that could see the US president and China's Xi Jinping end the bruising trade war between the world's largest economies.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas Women mentally prepared for England
THE Proteas' ICC Women's World Cup adventure has been a rollercoaster ride.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Norris to stick with a truly focused, relaxed winning approach
LANDO Norris said he plans to continue his policy of being relaxed and focused on just himself after taking a one-point lead in the Formula One drivers' world championship by winning Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Renewable energy surge highlights urgent need for grid flexibility
SOUTH Africa's renewable energy pipeline has surged past grid capacity, with new generation commitments now outpacing the system's ability to absorb them - underscoring the urgent need for greater investment in battery storage and grid flexibility.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Cardoso praises ‘beautiful football’ as Sundowns power into group stages
MAMELODI Sundowns' crushing 7-1 aggregate victory over Remo Stars in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, sent out a clear message of intent as they aim to reclaim the elusive continental crown for the first time in nearly a decade.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
I was humbled last year - Mngqithi wary of history repeating itself after KO progress
GOLDEN Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi is preaching caution and humility despite his side's impressive run to the Carling Knockout Cup semifinals, drawing lessons from his own painful experiences in the competition.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Juventus sack Tudor as Napoli dealt De Bruyne blow
JUVENTUS yesterday sacked coach Igor Tudor after the Serie A club's 1-0 defeat by Lazio meant they had accumulated just five points from their last five matches.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Durban business confidence dips for fourth straight quarter amid service delivery issues
DURBAN'S business sentiment weakened again in the third quarter of 2025, marking the fourth consecutive quarterly decline, according to the latest Durban Business Confidence Index (DBCI) released on Monday.
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Saving Fort Hare from ruin and restoring its proud legacy
The university is the seeker after truth in research, in teaching and in its outlook
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Durban CBD marchers demand justice for Dlamini twins
DOZENS of people gathered outside the HOMii Flats in the Durban CBD yesterday to call for justice for the Dlamini twins, who fell down a lift shaft at the apartment complex on October 18.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
KZN's Transport MEC launches major offensive against illegal trucking operations
KWAZULU-NATAL MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has declared war on rogue elements in the province's trucking industry, following a far-reaching enforcement operation that laid bare a web of exploitation, corruption, and unsafe practices along South Africa's busiest freight routes.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Ten people to stand trial for online bullying
TEN people were to go on trial in Paris yesterday for sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case sparked by unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady for years by some in France and beyond.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
When meaning arrives too late: Africa’s digital infrastructure and the West’s social media hangover
IN 2016, when I asked Oliver Fortuin what disruptive trend could render legacy telcos obsolete within a decade, he answered with one word: \"content.
3 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Johannesburg High Court turns down Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's bail appeal
JOHANNESBURG High Court Judge Pieter du Plessis found that it was not in the \"interests of justice\" for businessman Vusimuzi \"Cat\" Matlala to be released on bail.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Banyana’s WAFCON qualification hopes hinge on decisive second leg against DR Congo
BANYANA Banyana's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification hopes will hinge on their decisive second-leg clash against the DR Congo, set to take place at Dobsonville Stadium tonight (7pm kickoff).
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October 28, 2025
The Mercury
Man burns wife and kids to death before ingesting poison
POLICE in Mpumalanga are investigating a horrific case in which a man allegedly killed his wife and two young children before setting them alight inside a vehicle at Boekehouthoek, Kwaggafontein.
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