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Business leaders urge G20 for a transformative policy blueprint
B20 South Africa tables recommendations that encompass the “hopes of millions” across Africa
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
eThekwini extends water infrastructure surcharge for two years
THE eThekwini council by majority vote approved the infrastructure surcharge, associated with water and sanitation tariffs, for another two financial years at a council meeting this week.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
MK Party's motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa under consideration
THE motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is still being processed for approval before it is tabled for consideration by Parliament.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Rochat, Africa’s first president of Toastmasters International
A SIGNIFICANT milestone in global leadership has been reached with the election of Aletta Rochat, a dynamic South African woman, as the first African president of Toastmasters International.
4 min |
September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Trump's central bank move spells disaster
Compromising Fed's credibility would affect global economy
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Nagelsmann backs Wirtz to shine at Liverpool
GERMANY coach Julian Nagelsmann on Monday backed new Liverpool recruit Florian Wirtz to return to his best form after a low-key start to his Premier League career.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
How loan apps exploit Nigerians in financial distress
CASH-strapped and in dire need of 30 000 naira (about R350), Mariam Ogundairo turned to a loan app, downloading it and registering her phone number.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
EDEN PARK CLASH IS ABOUT MORE THAN POINTS
TOMORROW morning, South Africa and New Zealand will renew their storied rugby rivalry at one of the sport's most iconic venues.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Sanlam's businesses perform well in the first half and return on equity value is strong
SANLAM’S strong annualised return on group equity value of 18.2% for the six months to June 30 was well above its 14.7% hurdle rate and reflects strong value creation from high levels of new business and positive experience variances.
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September 05, 2025
The Mercury
Parents sue OpenAl after son's suicide linked to ChatGPT
A CALIFORNIA couple, Matt and Maria Raine, have launched legal action against OpenAI, claiming its chatbot ChatGPT played a role in their 16-yearold son Adam's death.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas lose De Zorzi but in-form Breetzke is back for Lord’s second ODI
THE Proteas have another triumph in their sights when they return to Lord’s today for the second ODI against England, but will have to do so without Tony de Zorzi after the top-order batter was ruled out of the remainder of the series due a hamstring strain.
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September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Two nations with two very different futures
IN HIS letter, Poet's work should be heeded, Essa again attempts to justify or downplay terrorism - which began long before \"unchecked carbon emissions\" were ever an issue.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Opponents of Japan PM seek leadership contest
OPPONENTS of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Japan's ruling party sought yesterday to rally support for a new leadership election, with several party heavyweights reportedly turning on the embattled premier.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Dragging staff back to offices holds South Africa back
IF ANYTHING good came out of the lunacy of Covid lockdowns, it was proof that remote work benefits not just employees but society as a whole.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Strong legacy for Jet Master
THE legacy of seven-times Champion stallion Jet Master is still felt strongly in South African racing and two of his sons, Master Of My Fate and Lance, produced Gr 1 winners last season.
3 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Kapp key to Proteas’ prospects - coach
WHEN a player of the calibre of Marizanne Kapp, 35, is still available for selection and shows good form, any team would build a playing XI around her.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Concerns rise over job losses at SA's major companies
FAILURE to manage the privatisation of state-owned enterprises and a lack of political will are some of the reasons trade unions and political parties have raised as key factors in the monumental job losses affecting various industries in South Africa.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Sebelebele looking to bring club form to Bafana
KAMOGELO Sebelebele wants to repay the faith Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shown in him by helping the team take a step closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
The Rosetta Stone and us
T’WAS an unusual topic for discussion this week at the St Clements arts soiree — the Rosetta Stone.
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September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Rights violated as the taps run dry
THE DA in the uThukela District calls on the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to provide an urgent update on the implementation of recommendations from its 2023 KZN Water Inquiry Report.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
SAHRC escalates investigation against McKenzie over k-word controversy
DESPITE Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie promising to engage directly with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over the use of the k-word in old tweets, the commission has revealed that it has not received any response from the leader of the Patriotic Alliance (PA).
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Erasmus faces No 8 dilemma as breakdown becomes Boks’ battleground
THE Springboks, despite their imposing physicality, are facing growing scrutiny at the breakdown — an area that has traditionally underpinned their defensive strength and counterattacking prowess.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Informal traders protest exclusion from Tobacco Bill discussions
PARLIAMENTS portfolio on health has stubbed the ambitions of the National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA) to submit on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill (Tobacco Bill) amid concerns that banning the sale of loose cigarettes for the over 2 million informal traders would be a death knell for the sector.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Matlala discloses assets including homes and luxury vehicles
LUXURY vehicles and two residential properties worth a combined R7.7 million were among the assets that Gauteng businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala disclosed to the Alexandra Magistrate's Court during his bail application.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
ANC focuses on organisational renewal, reforms amid decline in public trust
THE ANC plans to significantly revise its leadership election protocols as part of a party revitalisation initiative, following a substantial decline in public trust and recent electoral defeats.
3 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Aspen's Commercial Pharmaceuticals sees promising growth amid restructuring efforts
ASPEN Pharmacare Holdings delivered a commendable performance in its Commercial Pharmaceuticals division, reporting a 10% increase in normalised earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) for the year 2025.
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September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Trump's punishing tariffs test India's economic resilience
INDIA, which has been bracing for the negative impact of Donald Trump's sweeping trade tariffs, has shown surprising economic resilience, posting record growth of the country’s private sector economy in August.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
ANC ‘RENEWAL’ LONG COLLAPSED
ANC Limpopo chairperson Stan Mathabatha’ reasons for quitting provide a glimpse of what has become of the party's so-called renewal process championed by current president Cyril Ramaphosa.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
City council accused of failing to act on misconduct
Claims of financial mismanagement in eThekwini Municipality
3 min |
September 04, 2025
The Mercury
Djokovic has time on his side for Alcaraz US Open semi-final showdown
NOVAK Djokovic said he is hopeful he will be fit enough to put up a proper fight against Carlos Alcaraz after setting up a titanic US Open semifinal with the Spaniard.
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