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The Mercury
Sharks ready for Leinster's retaliation after disappointing African tour
THE Sharks are bracing themselves for a Leinster backlash in Dublin on Saturday after the champions lost twice in South Africa because of a “lack of physical intent”.
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October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Education assistants to receive September stipends after intervention
THE Basic Education and Labour departments have confirmed that education and general assistants have begun receiving their September stipends.
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October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Helen Suzman Foundation welcomes Zimbabwe, Lesotho permits extension
THE Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) has welcomed the decision by Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber to extend the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) and the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) until 28 May 2027. According to the Foundation, the extension will allow current ZEP and LEP holders to remain lawfully in South Africa while the minister conducts nationwide consultations.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
South African new vehicle sales surge to 10-year high
SOUTH Africa’s new vehicle sales surge continued in September, with a lofty volume of 54 700 units recorded by Naamsa.
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October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Another round of rugby
What might follow? Then damsels of the Pub With No Name, in Morningside, are frantic at the possibility and are already waiting in eager anticipation of being called on to supply elastic for the construction of catapults for the time-honoured celebratory feu de joie in which the streetlights are shot out.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Rich husband ordered to pay R1.5m for wife's legal fees
THE Gauteng High Court, Pretoria ruled that it is only fair that a wealthy husband contribute R1.5 million towards his wife's legal costs in their protracted divorce proceedings.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Cocomelon has much in her favour
SEAN TARRY got his Highveld Spring Season off to a flying start, winning both of the Gr2 Spring Challenge races that kicked off the Highveld season last Saturday.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
Bulls aim to break Belfast hoodoo by going toe-to-toe with ‘smart, physical’ Ulster
THE Bulls are bracing themselves for a physical challenge from Ulster in their opening United Rugby Championship (URC) tour match on Saturday, but they are also acutely aware of the threat posed by their opponents’ dangerous backline.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Mercury
How to put your mental health first as a business owner
COUNTLESS studies confirm the relationship between poor mental health or even a negative mood and lost productivity, but many of these focus on employees’ productivity.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Tolerance of violence in US cities is stoking insurrection
AS MIGHT be expected, the AFP report on violence in US cities failed to provide any context as to why the Trump Administration has branded them war zones (The Mercury, October 7).
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Swiss watch industry ‘should find time for India’ – study
INDIA and Mexico could become new drivers of growth for the Swiss watch industry, which has been clobbered by US tariffs and slumping demand in China, top audit firm Deloitte said yesterday.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
SAHRC takes Operation Dudula, March and March to court over illegal blockades at healthcare facilities
THE SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has initiated urgent legal proceedings against what it calls the “unlawful and discriminatory” actions of groups such as Operation Dudula and March and March, who continue to block non-nationals and undocumented individuals from accessing public healthcare facilities.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
A teetering in the Middle East
IT'S two years since Hamas convulsed the Middle East with its attack on Israel.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Viral gym encounter sparks debate on fitness etiquette and respect in shared spaces
WHEN you walk into a gym for the first time, you're already fighting off nerves, wondering if you'll use the machine wrong, get stuck or embarrass yourself.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Bottas ready to drive Cadillac to success
VALTTERI Bottas has spent the past year observing Formula One from the sidelines, officially as Mercedes\" reserve, attending briefings, analysing data, and staying fit in case he was needed.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Mthethwa’s family denies claims of Crime Intelligence funding for perimeter wall
AMBASSADOR Nathi Mthethwa's family said he and his wife, Philisiwe Buthelezi, paid for every single brick of the perimeter wall at his home as they denied claims made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that Crime Intelligence slush funds had been used.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
SA flotilla activists demand tougher sanctions against Israel after detention
CALLS are mounting for the South African government to take a tougher stance against the Israeli government following the return of activists involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla mission.
3 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
New parental leave to transform families
Parental leave will undoubtedly take a strange bite out of a life
4 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Mkhwanazi demands probe into McBride, 0’Sullivan
Explosive testimony reveals allegations of police corruption and classified operations
3 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Tensions rise in KZN’s government of provincial unity
SENIOR national leaders of the IFP and the ANC have now been drawn into the ongoing tension within the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU).
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Anglo, Teck merger terms unchanged in spite of production revisions
Deal to acquire Teck gives Anglo access to the Canada-based company’s portfolio of copper mines
3 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
The intrigue of family: A father’s perspective on adoption
MANY years ago as a Caucasian man traveling alone with my African American son (5) and African American infant I realised I was triggering intrigue in some parts of the world, well, most parts.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
NUM pushes for 15% Eskom wage hike, economists warn of affordability risks
THE National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) have said that Eskom workers are preparing to demand a 15% wage increase, along with higher housing and other allowances, ahead of the upcoming round of salary negotiations with the power utility.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
PIC commits R1.35bn to fund early-stage mining projects
THE Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has announced a R1.35 billion funding allocation to support early-stage mining opportunities across South Africa and the rest of the African continent.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Christians rally against CRL's Section 22 Committee, march to Union Buildings
HUNDREDS of Christians from diverse churches united in a march to the Union Buildings yesterday, voicing their opposition to the Council for Religious and Faith-Based Organisations' (CRL) establishment of the Section 22 Committee.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana’s Sithole grateful for second chance
THE refrain “I thank God” has been uttered so may times before by footballers — and sports stars in general — that you wonder when it's really heartfelt or just another cliché.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas Women geared up for India cauldron
“IND-YAAA, IND-YAAA!” This is the chant that will reverberate around Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VCDA Cricket Stadium whenever Smriti Mandhana elegantly strokes the ball through the covers.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Root backs England
JOE Root insists England can end their 10-year long Ashes drought as they bid to finally “bring the urn home” from their tour to Australia later this year.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
3% of revenue for Level 3 BEE: a good idea, but first clean up the
A NEW private-sector proposal has reignited debate about how South Africa might simplify transformation.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Mercury
Ecuador president unharmed in attack
ECUADOR’S President Daniel Noboa escaped unharmed after his motorcade was targeted by stone-hurling protesters and what one minister described as a volley of gunshots on Tuesday.
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