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Nigeria orders probe into strike
THE Nigerian government this week said it has ordered an investigation into a weekend air strike on a crowded market that killed at least 56 people, many of them civilians.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
'Sledgehammer' return key to Sharks' URC playoff hopes
THERE will be a flood of changes to the under-strength Sharks team that lost to Connacht a fortnight ago for Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against the Ospreys, but none more important than the return of Andre Esterhuizen.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Malema’s defence argues against 15-year prison sentence
State pushes for maximum penalty in Julius Malema’s sentencing case
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Mkhwanazi grilled over body dumped in lake
SUSPENDED Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has dismissed the testimony of the late Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, who testified that Mkhwanazi helped dispose of the body of suspected thief Emmanuel Mbense in 2022.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
An utter disgrace that they behave like this
CAN one believe that the Life Esidimeni tragedy, involving the deaths of 141 psychiatric patients due to negligence a decade ago, is still ongoing?
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Appointment of Roelf Meyer as ambassador to US a capitulation
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint Roelf Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the US is not merely a poor diplomatic choice.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Are we seeing higher education capture?
Sooner or later, there will be no one to speak for us
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
IFC and Citi launch R1.6bn facility to boost local currency financing in South Africa
Borrowing facility marks significant step in strengthening SA capital markets and support for private sector growth
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
MARTHA MANI RANTSOFU: ANOTHER SAD LOSS TO CRIME
SOUTH Africa is reeling from another spine-chilling and brazen execution-style murder.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Fortune saga continues unabated
ANDREW FORTUNE has been the subject of more headlines, good and not so good, than most jockeys in their entire careers and he added another chapter as he steered From The Island to a game victory in typical style in the third at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth yesterday and followed up with another tremendous ride on Super Free in the eighth, both for Justin Snaith.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
After war Sudan in shambles as donors gather in Berlin
THE vast majority of Sudanese people have been plunged into poverty, with 11 million uprooted from their homes and nearly twice as many facing hunger as the war between the army and its paramilitary foes enters its fourth year.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Mbuyane credits Pirates for solid performances despite recent slump
ORLANDO Pirates legendary striker Thulasizwe Mbuyane says it would be disappointing for the team to finish as runners-up in the Betway Premiership, although they deserve plaudits for their campaign so far this season.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Sundowns fine-tune for Espérance return leg showdown
MAMELODI Sundowns are on the verge of reaching back-to-back CAF Champions League finals, fueling strong belief within the squad that they can finally win the coveted crown this season.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
ANC leadership shake-up: Mbalula axes Jeff Radebe as KwaZulu-Natal convener
THE ANC's national leadership has finally removed Jeff Radebe as the convener of the party in KwaZulu-Natal, following the failure to revive the structures in the province ahead of this year's local government elections.
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April 16, 2026
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Zwane aims for consistency as Arrows face Orbit College
LAMONTVILLE Golden Arrows midfielder and arguably one of the most exciting players on the roster, Nhlanhla Zwane is ready to return to a state of consistency.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Talk Of New York gallops into the Guineas picture
AS Newmarket opened its 2026 season on Tuesday with day one of the Betway Craven Meeting, Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby strengthened his hand for next month’s Betfred 2000 Guineas (Saturday 2nd May) when Talk Of New York came home the impressive winner of the Federation Of Bloodstock Agents EBF Conditions Stakes over seven furlongs on Tuesday at Newmarket.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Stokes 'lucky to be alive' following horror injury
ENGLAND'S Test captain Ben Stokes has described himself as fortunate to have avoided more serious consequences after sustaining a facial injury earlier this year, as he continues his recovery with an eye on the upcoming international season.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Tensions rise within the ANC over eThekwini councillors’ positions
JOSTLING for positions within the ANC in eThekwini has been blamed for the rising tensions between leaders of the region and ANC eThekwini councillors.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Exploring South Africa's potential in nuclear energy: The future of Pebble Bed Modular Reactors
MANY African countries, which have fast-growing energy markets and mines and industries in far-flung rural areas, have expressed interest in the potential development of South African-manufactured pebble bed modular reactors (PBMRs), according to Stratek Holdings chairman, nuclear physicist, and former chairman of the South African Nuclear Corporation, Dr Kelvin Kemm.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Peaceful parenting: Fostering confidence and love in children
IMAGINE a pregnancy where the womb is peaceful and nourished.
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April 16, 2026
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DA maintains predominantly white individuals in top leadership
LAST weekend, the DA had an elective conference, which the media referred to as the “watershed moment”.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Nuclear physics banned in classrooms, not geopolitics
THE topic of “Radioactivity”, once part of the Grade 11/12 Physical Science syllabus in South Africa, was removed in 2012.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
July records - can any of them be broken this year?
THE Hollywoodbets Durban July first entries are on Monday the 20th of April and “July Fever” will begin building from the first entries announcement on Wednesday April 22 until the big race on July 4.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Flick banks on Barca youth despite heartbreak
BARCELONA'S dream of Uefa Champions League glory was dashed for a second successive season, but once again they will hope the bitter experience can spark their burgeoning young talent to deliver next term.
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April 16, 2026
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Calling someone a ‘white racist’ isn't inherently racist – Labour Appeal Court
IN A groundbreaking judgment, the Labour Appeal Court found that calling someone a “white racist” does not, in itself, constitute racism.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Andile Kwakweni reveals how to finally break free from survival mode in 'Becoming Unstuck'
ANDILE Kwakweni’s Becoming Unstuck: A Journey to Freedom, Purpose & Fulfillment in Life presents a clear path for individuals seeking to move beyond survival mode and take control of their lives.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Proteas Women's buck now stops with Mashimbyi after support staff overhaul
WHEN a head coach chooses to overhaul virtually his entire backroom staff less than two months - and only one series — prior to a T20 World Cup, it is hard to believe that all is well within the team.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
Trump says Iran talks may resume
PRESIDENT Donald Trump said this week that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations, signalling movement on two key fronts in efforts to ease the Middle East conflict.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
VAT threshold increase offers SMEs flexibility, but challenges remain
WITH the introduction of a new compulsory VAT registration threshold on 1 April, South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are at a crucial crossroads.
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April 16, 2026
The Mercury
How Middle Eastern conflict is driving up fertilizer costs and food prices in SA
WHAT started out as a geopolitical problem is now affecting energy markets, transportation systems, fertilizer supply, and, eventually, the price of producing food on a global scale.
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