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How manufacturing can stage a comeback
State-build projects and the AfCFTA market can help galvanise growth
4 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Eskom says delayed return of Koeberg Unit 1 will not increase loadshedding risk
ESKOM has assured the public that the extended outage of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's Unit 1 will not increase the risk of loadshedding during the current winter period.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Banyana following trusted blueprint to Wafcon glory - Ellis
BANYANA Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis believes the defending champions are once again walking a familiar path towards potential Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) success — one built on calculated changes, squad trust, and tournament experience.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
ANC in KZN faces test in crucial Vryheid ward 23 by-election
THE recently appointed ANC’s Mzala Nxumalo regional task team will have its first political test tomorrow when it seeks to retain ward 23 in a by-election.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Black Sash criticises SASSA’s review process
CIVIL society organisation, Black Sash, has slammed the South African Social Services Agency (SASSA) for its “unfair” review process, which has resulted in the flagging of more than 200 000 social grant beneficiaries who could lose out on their social grants.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Pirates' Mofokeng has broken the age-old mentality of SA football
WOULDN'T IT BE grand were Relebohile Mofokeng to win all the five awards he has been nominated for at the 2024/25 PSL Awards to be held next Tuesday? Imagine, a 20-year-old dominating the country’s football awards.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Trump governs by the art of the deal
ON A daily basis, the mainstream media disparage President Trump for his style of government, even claiming that his actions are wittingly reckless.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
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ALBANESE : DIALOGUE MUST BE AT HEART OF TIES
“DIALOGUE” must be at the heart of ties between Canberra and Beijing, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
AEF outcomes: Powering South Africa's energy transition
LAST month, Cape Town hosted the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) for the first time in its 27-year history - a significant milestone for South Africa's growing role in shaping the continent's energy future.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Funding transformation
IDC funding enables Black Industrialist to expand operations
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Durban, Soweto residents hold 'Hands Off Mkhwanazi' marches
DURBAN and Soweto residents and nongovernmental organisations took to the streets yesterday in support of KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
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KwaZulu-Natal Premier signs landmark yacht manufacturing agreement
THE deal signed between the provincial government and an Italian yacht management company could help unlock billions of rand in the province's ocean economy while positioning KwaZulu-Natal as an ideal location for yacht building.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Trump stirs it up in the US
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump continues to break fresh ground in controversy.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Conrad's backing gives Linde freedom to push for Proteas T20 World Cup spot
IN HIS first engagement with the media since being appointed Proteas all-format coach, Shukri Conrad made it clear that George Linde is one of three frontline spinners as they build for the T20 World Cup in India next year.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Metros share R17 billion in fuel levy revenue
THE country’s eight metropolitan municipalities have shared nearly R17 billion in general fuel levy revenue while the increase in the levy, which was announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, is still subject to legal action by the EFF.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Jaguars fight back to beat Flames and boost semi-final hopes
LAST year's losing finalists, the Gauteng Jaguars, secured a crucial 63-51 victory over the North West Flames in Power Week 3 of the Telkom Netball League at the Durban ICC yesterday afternoon, as the battle for the semifinal places heated up.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make deal with Ukraine
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump told Russia this week to end its war in Ukraine within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions, as he laid out plans for infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via Nato.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Top cop Sibiya placed on leave amid allegations
LIEUTENANT-General Shadrack Sibiya, the deputy national commissioner for crime detection, has been requested to take a leave of absence, as tensions within the South African Police Service (SAPS) escalate following serious allegations regarding his conduct.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Lessons beyond music from a teacher
HAL Cobbledick taught more than music from his studio in Albany Grove, Durban.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
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Mining sector shows signs of recovery with significant rise in iron ore output
MINING activity in South Africa rebounded slightly in May and ended a six-month streak of contraction, buoyed by a double-digit production expansion of iron ore.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
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Can a tiny label fix a giant problem? Norway's retouch law tackles social media's beauty lies
SCROLL. Double tap. Swipe left. For many of us, this isn’t just a mindless habit, it’s our second life.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
How will another commission of inquiry help fix SA?
THE president has delivered his speech to the country and has now set up an inquiry with members of the judiciary and legal fraternity.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
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Cyril will never win public’s backing
WHEN the Phala Phala scandal first broke, President Cyril Ramaphosa flatly refused to step aside or take special leave to enable the competent institutions to properly investigate complaints against him.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
ANC backs acting police minister Cachalia
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to place Minister Senzo Mchunu ona leave of absence has been defended by the ANC, which also expressed full confidence in the appointment of Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting Minister of Police.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Green Connection slams EIA approval of Shell's Northern Cape oil exploration project
THE Green Connection, a South African nonprofit organisation focused on environmental and social justice, said on Tuesday it notes with deep concern and surprise the recent approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Shell's proposed Northern Cape Ultra Deep (NCUD) oil and gas exploration project.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
We are all learning from Newey, says veteran Alonso
FERNANDO Alonso believes Aston Martin is undergoing a learning curve under the influence of legendary designer Adrian Newey, who joined the Silverstone-based team earlier this year as Managing Technical Partner.
1 min |
July 15, 2025
The Mercury
'Facts' dispute continued criticism of DA's role in GNU
I HAVE said this before and it bears repeating. Mr Mushtak Parker writes articles sitting in his ivory tower in London, denigrating the DA at every turn.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
The Mercury
Southside FM in crisis as Icasa gives 3-month warning
SOUTHSIDE FM, a beloved community radio station in Chatsworth, is facing a critical financial crisis that threatens its very existence.
1 min |
July 15, 2025
The Mercury
Community shocked as mother charged for Jayden-Lee Meek’s murder
POLICE have not ruled out the possibility of more arrests as their investigation continues into the tragic murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
The Mercury
Sacred sites can protect natural heritage, culture
NDIDZULAFHI INNOCENT SINTHUMULE
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