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McLaren title rivals looking warily for Verstappen’s late charge
MCLAREN'S duelling pair of world championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be looking warily in their rear-view mirrors this weekend at the United States Grand Prix for Max Verstappen.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Pressure mounts as Ludwig leads Bulls in make-or-break Connacht tour clash
A HERNIATED disc in his lower back —on two levels — kept young Bulls captain Reinhardt Ludwig out of rugby for almost half a year.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Ghost employees in public service face prosecution
PUBLIC servants whose credentials are found to be suspect are set to face criminal charges as the government cracks down on the scourge of ghost employees across national and provincial departments and components.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
No mercy for Mchunu as MPs promise rigorous questioning at Mkhwanazi hearing
INKATHA Freedom Party's Mangaqa Albert Mnewango said that ‘die poppe sal dans’ (there will be trouble) when the members of Parliament get the chance to grill suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu next week Tuesday.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Shauwn Mkhize’s luxury goods including handbags auctioned, Saint Laurent bag fetches R73 000
THE online auction of Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize’s luxury assets including expensive handbags closed on Wednesday, with several of the items being sold.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
The real cost of mental health: Why SA workplaces can't afford to look away
BY ANY measure, the cost of unaddressed mental health in South Africa is staggering. Depending on how it's calculated, mental health challenges are costing the South African economy between R161 billion lost in reduced productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism, and staff turnover. These numbers, drawn from credible studies by institutions such as Investec should give business leaders pause.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
RFG shares soar 38% after Premier Group acquisition announcement
RFG Holdings’ share price shot up over 38% to R22.20 after a surprise announcement Thursday that South African consumer foods and packaged goods company Premier Group plans to acquire it in a share swap transaction.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Broos: Ihe architect behind Bafana’s Fifa World Cup revival
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos has painted a bleak picture of the state of national players when he took over the reins more than five years ago — before bringing in the colour and flair that have recently restored pride to the nation.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
DRD Gold reports better liquidity and higher production amid rising gold prices
DRD Gold directors say the high price of the yellow metal has increased liquidity and cash, and this would be applied, among other things, towards their extended capital expenditure programme for the year to June 30, 2026.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Democracy falters when youth's voices are 'silenced'
If we fail to protect them, what kind of democracy are we leaving for the next generation?
4 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Swedish SUV gets a sophisticated refresh
IF YOU'RE after a big, beautiful SUV that feels more like a spa on wheels than a roaring beast on the road, the newly refreshed Volvo XC90 might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
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October 17, 2025
The Mercury
KZN COGTA MEC: Amakhosi pension plan proceeds
THERE IS growing confusion over the plan by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to offer pensions to Amakhosi.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
No fireworks needed ... Stormers should back their current winning formula
WHILE Stormers fans will be hoping to see some flair from their team in their second United Rugby Championship tour match against Zebre today, it may be wiser for the unbeaten log leaders to stick to the recipe that has worked so far.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Nestle to cut 16 000 jobs worldwide
NESTLE, the Swiss food giant whose brands include Nespresso coffee and Perrier water, announced Thursday plans to cut 16 000 jobs worldwide over the next two years, sending its share price soaring.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
YELLOW CARD SAGA DAMPENS BAFANA CHEER
THE adage goes, “All actions have consequences”.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Nearly 80% of township businesses operate unregistered, Standard Bank report reveals
NEARLY 80% of surveyed businesses are unregistered, excluding them from finance and formal opportunities, according to Standard Bank’s inaugural Township Informal Economy Report. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), unregistered businesses operate outside formal regulatory frameworks, including VAT registration, labour regulations, and tax compliance. These businesses are often not incorporated as legal entities, which prevents them from accessing finance, formal markets, and digital tools that could support their growth.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Indian pilot among two killed in KZN Midlands plane crashes
ONE OF the two pilots who died in separate light aircraft crashes in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands was from India, the provincial government confirmed on Thursday.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
G20 finance chiefs push for sustainable growth, debt relief
Ministers and central bank governors push for stronger African engagement in governance
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Funding crisis threatens special needs education in KZN
THE FUNDING crisis faced by the Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal is threatening to severely hamper the education of learners with special needs.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
RAF abandoned GCIS despite evidence it was cheaper
THE ROAD Accident Fund (RAF) ditched the Government Communications and Information Services (GCIS) as its media buyer and creative agency despite evidence suggesting GCIS was the more cost-effective option, a parliamentary inquiry has revealed.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Hamas launches Gaza crackdown
HAMAS tightened its grip on Gaza’s ruined cities this week, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm the group.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
It’s on us to find ways to be better, says Proteas captain after winning streak ended
IT is a long way back for the world Test champion Proteas from here.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
Why is Songezo Zibi withholding access to PIC documents?
WHY IS Songezo Zibi withholding access to critical PIC documents?
1 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
Funding, payments and readiness: What every SME needs ahead of Black Friday
FOR South African SMEs, the final quarter of the year is more than just a busy season, it is a proving ground. It is when strategy meets execution, and when the right decisions can unlock real growth.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
Can Leclerc find some good fortune at Austin GP?
CHARLES Leclerc heads into the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) this weekend carrying both hope and frustration.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
The sewer stench in Ottawa is unbearable
Please kindly track rehabilitation work at the Phoenix Waste Water Treatment Plant.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
China consumer spending falls
CHINAS consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying to kickstart domestic spending in the world’s number two economy while fighting a trade war with the US.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
NATO’s enhanced readiness amid Russian threats
THE European elements of NATO have dramatically upped their combat preparedness following incidents of Russian aircraft and drones flying into their airspace.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
Celebrating SA’s real small and medium enterprise owners
EVERY year on October 16, Boss's Day gives employees an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the people who lead them for their support.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
The Mercury
SCA overturns Standard Bank's settlement tactics that violated National Credit Act
THE Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that Standard Bank had bypassed the rules of the National Credit Act (NCA) when it used settlement agreements with a family trust to enforce its debts by obtaining an order that 14 immovable properties of the trust be declared executable.
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