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Eskom's strategic pause on licence review: What it means for South Africa's energy market
FOLLOWING the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and power utility Eskom agreeing to suspend legal proceedings on Friday over the licensing of five trading partners, energy experts said the announcement creates the regulatory space to address the current gap, which hinders trading.
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March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Calls for the strengthening of B-BBEE to boost compliance and tackle “criminality”
RULES governing Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) must be tightened and made more punitive to ensure compliance and clamp down on criminality such as fronting.
3 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
The imperialist onslaught on Iran
Condemning the illegal and unjustified US-Israel assault
4 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Unlocking the unexpected benefits of quiet time
WE LIVE in a world that never shuts up. But mounting neuroscience suggests something radical: silence is not emptiness, it is medicine.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
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The tl uncapped 'Springbok bolters': Who will pass the Rassie test in 2026?
A SQUAD of 49 players begin the Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town on Monday, with 11 of them wide-eyed newcomers as coach Rassie Erasmus looks to the future, but how many of those youngsters stand a realistic chance of being capped this year?
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
THE NEW SCIENCE OF OVARIAN TISSUE CRYOPRESERVATION
Is this the end of menopause?
3 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Why should we worry? This new war does not affect us
MOST people, especially in our country, are not going to be overly perturbed by the latest US-Israel/Iran war.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Why your weekend plans will cost you more this year
THE recent South African Budget Speech, while offering some relief in income tax, has quietly introduced a series of price adjustments that will inevitably trickle down to your cherished weekend activities.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
HOME AFFAIRS OFFICIALS ROB SA BLIND
THERE is something very wrong at the Department of Home Affairs.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
SARS pushes for President-led crackdown as illicit economy swells to R1.2 trillion
THE South African Revenue Service (SARS) has laid out an ambitious, system-wide plan to tackle the country’s ballooning illicit economy after ActionSA MP Alan Beesley warned in Parliament that the revenue authority remains underfunded and unable to fully confront organised criminal networks.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
The role of design and governance in shaping food security
FOOD security is usually discussed as if it were a neutral destination.
5 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
We didn't deserve to win — Dobson apologises
STORMERS coach John Dobson did not hide his frustration after Saturday's United Rugby Championship defeat to the Lions at Ellis Park, conceding that his side “didn’t deserve to win” after a costly, error-riddled display.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Oil prices poised for historic surge amid US-Israel strikes on Iran
Oil markets brace for price shock on escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz
3 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
South Africa's car market in 2025: Growth in used vehicles and the rise of Chinese brands
ESTABLISHED leaders in the car market remain strong in sales, compact hatchbacks are moving quickly, SUVs retain their dominance, Chinese brands are gaining measurable ground, and electrified vehicles are growing in relevance.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Minister Macpherson must repay taxpayer funds for travel
ACTIONSA calls on the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure to repay the R839 000 in taxpayer money splurged on a trip to Brazil, during which he took his partner along, despite reported legal guidance advising against the partner's travel, which we believe was purely wasteful and served no benefit to the taxpayer.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Fourie's wish was on the list
RICHARD FOURIE'S decision to jump off Note To Self and get on to Wish List upon the injury to the latter's original jockey Andrew Fortune proved to be spot on as she became the ninth filly in history to win the Gr 1 Lucky Fish Cape Derby at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday and the first filly for 27 years to do it.
3 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
FACEBOOK BLOCKS PRO-GOVERNMENT HUNGARIAN NEWS
FACEBOOK has blocked the social media pages of three Hungarian media outlets, citing violations of community principles.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Lions clinch URC SA Shield: Is this the turning point for the Pride?
THERE was a pop of fireworks that illuminated the Johannesburg city bowl on Saturday night; and if you had a good understanding of the geography of Joburg, one could surmise that the light show had been set off above Ellis Park.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
South Africa launches R100 million hub at Wits to boost green hydrogen economy
SOUTH Africa's ambition to build a competitive green hydrogen economy received a significant boost this weel with the launch of the Wits-South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative (Wits-SAHLI), a R100 million investment aimed at strengthening local research, skills and industrial capacity.
3 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Mother sues hospital for R500 000 after burying wrong baby
CHAOS in the mortuary of a North West Province hospital during which undertakers by mistake removed the wrong baby, and the subsequent burial of this child by the wrong family caused a mother to claim R500 000 in damages against the hospital as well as the provincial health officials.
3 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
I’m A Fireball serves an ace
JUSTIN SNAITH was hoping for an early strike with Roland Garros as the Champion Trainer starts his Champions Season raid but I'm A Fireball put paid to that as Mike and Mathew de Kock’s gelding put a disappointing run in the Gr2 Gauteng Guineas behind him to win the March Stakes over 1400 m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville yesterday.
3 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Ramaphosa to hold crucial meetings with KZN ANC on state of the party
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to have tough talks with the ANC provincial and eThekwini task teams amid the Umkhonto weSizwe Party’s threats to take over the eThekwini Metro in this year’s local government elections.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Downs level with Pirates after win over Sekhukhune
MAMELODI Sundowns were pushed to the limit before securing a hard-earned 3-1 victory over Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versfeld yesterday, with substitute Iqraam Rayners emerging as the difference-maker.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
RED DEVILS NEARING SALVATION
THE race for the Uefa Champions League took a significant turn at Old Trafford yesterday as Manchester United moved into third place in the English Premier League standings.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
FRANK STEWART BRIDGE
Cy the Cynic - cynic that he is - says when one door closes, another one slams in your face. No doubt, Cy's attitude stems from deals such as today's.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
New website for Motsepe campaign sparks debate on ANC presidential bid
PATRICE Motsepe’s campaigners have been requested to provide evidence that he is a credible and suitable candidate to lead the African National Congress and South Africa, following the launch of a website dedicated to his ANC presidential campaign this week.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
South Africans stranded in Gulf amid US strikes
DIRCO coordinates efforts to assist citizens caught in Iran conflict
3 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Government seeks to prevent Tongaat Hulett liquidation to save jobs
THE Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has said it intends to oppose the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett Limited, amid fears of economic destruction if the company is allowed to close down.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
Budget shortcomings: Cosatu highlights 41% unemployment challenge
THE 2026/27 Budget has now been tabled for Parliament’s consideration and adoption.
4 min |
March 02, 2026
The Mercury
A projected R32.5 billion needed to eradicate Tshwane's informal settlements
THE City of Tshwane's efforts to eradicate informal settlements have received a major boost with the approval of its Informal Settlements Management Policy, which outlines a projected R32.5 billion investment needed to upgrade or relocate existing settlements.
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