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The Mercury
Courageous Somerset victory for Absolutely Yes
ABSOLUTELY YES dug down deep to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in yesterday’s R250 000 Somerset 1200 (Listed) for two-year-olds at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Ellis urges composure and growth ahead of final clash
BANYANA Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says it will be important for the team to win their final Three Nations match against Zambia on Tuesday as they continue preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Gwarube and Maimane clash over reform of schooling system
BASIC Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane squared off against each other over the pass rate in matric, with the former insisting on the need to strengthen the foundation phase rather than obsessing over the outcomes in the final school year.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Altitude matters as Bulls focus on Sharks
AFTER the Bulls had beaten Edinburgh and before the Sharks had kicked off against Munster, Jake White was asked which team he would prefer to play in this week’s semi-final.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Ithuba Lottery confirms 12-month temporary extension of its operating licence
IN A PLAY on its \"Phanda Phusha Play\" slogan, Ithuba Lottery has introduced \"No Pause, Just Play\" as it confirmed a 12-month temporary extension of its operating licence, while the incumbent licence holder, Sizekhaya, prepares to put systems in place.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Olorato Mongale's alleged killers linked to 22 other cases
OLORATO Mongale, the 30-year-old former Wits student who was killed after going on a date last Sunday, has been described by her family as a fighter who fought to the end of her life.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Navigating the world of debt
SOUTH Africans may be flattered or exasperated that their country is a member of an elite global economic club that includes China, the US, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UK.
3 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Service providers not paid, KZN schools to face food delivery issues
SERVICE providers contracted to feed KwaZulu-Natal schoolchildren have warned that some schools will not receive food deliveries today, due to non-payment of invoices by the provincial Department of Education.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Under fire Nkabane grilled by MPs over withdrawn SETA board appointments
HIGHER Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane was grilled over the now-withdrawn appointments of chairpersons for the boards of the Sector and Education Training Authorities (SETAS).
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Steel and aluminium sectors brace for impact as US doubles tariff charges
SA forced to adapt to new challenges as President Trump announces fresh round of import tariffs
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Gauteng High Court's mediation directive faces legal action from accident victim
WHILE the Constitutional Court has declined leave to a law firm to directly approach the apex court in an urgent bid to overturn a directive introducing mandatory mediation in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, a vehicle accident victim who is also objecting to the directives will take her plight to court.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Dis-Chem reports strong annual earnings growth, but share price falls on the JSE
DIS-CHEM Pharmacies' share price slumped 5.5% on Friday despite reporting good annual earnings growth and solid revenue growth for the first quarter to May 27.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Cabinet approves National Labour Migration Policy to regulate foreign employment
COSATU has welcomed the Cabinet approving the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) White Paper 2025 for implementation.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
HOW YOUR STRESS INFLUENCES YOUR DOG'S BEHAVIOUR
IT’S no secret that dogs are incredibly attuned to their humans. They seem to know when you're sad, when you're happy and even when you're about to take them for a walk.
3 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Nearly 3% of vetted South African school staff have criminal records
NEW data from background screening provider TPN has raised concerns about the safety of children in school environments across South Africa, as it revealed that 2.95% of school staff screened between March 2024 and February 2025 were flagged for criminal activity, including violent and sexual offences.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Bosch reaches pinnacle of international career
PROTEAS all-rounder Corbin Bosch had prayed that when his big break came in international cricket, he would be good enough, because he knew that once he had a taste of it, he wouldn't want it taken away.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Hawks head Lebeya retires from the SAPS
HEAD of the Hawks, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, officially retired yesterday after 41 years of service in the police.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Israel blocks Arab leaders meeting
SAUDI Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said the Israeli government's refusal to allow a delegation of Arab ministers to visit the West Bank showed its “extremism and rejection of peace”.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
ASA boss Moloi outlines vision for federation
JAMES Moloi is ready to hit the ground running after retaining his position as president of Athletics South Africa (ASA) at the national federation’s quadrennial general meeting in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, on Saturday.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Second group of white Afrikaners arrive in the United States
About 8000 resettlement applications being processed after claims of persecution
3 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Adcorp Holdings reports impressive annual results with a 7.4% share price increase
ADCORP Holdings' share price shot up 7.4% on the JSE Thursday after it reported annual results that included a doubling of the final dividend to 50.02 cents a share compared with the 24.2 cents per share that was declared last year.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
Understanding property inheritance: essential insights for heirs
IF YOU plan to bequeath immovable property in your Will, be mindful that the process can be complicated.
3 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
Ithuba Lottery considers legal options as temporary licence decision looms
OUTGOING national lottery operator Ithuba Lottery is considering the legal implications of Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau’s decision to award the operating licence to Sizakhaya Holdings.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
Police launch manhunt for suspects linked to Mongale's murder
AS POLICE search for three suspects, from KwaZulu-Natal, who are wanted in connection with the murder of Olorato Mongale, preparations are being made for her funeral that will take place in the Free State at the weekend.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
PSG embraces future thinking at 2025 Conference
The annual PSG Financial Services' Conference held in May brought together top financial services industry leaders, journalists and other distinguished speakers to engage on building South Africa's future amidst an era of rapid technological change.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
She's My World - the rose amongst the thorns
THE R250 000 Somerset 1200 (Listed) for two-year-olds heads a very competitive 10-race programme at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Sunday, with She’s My World the sole rose amongst the thorns in the seven-runner field.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
Gazoo Racing: trails and triumphs
IT WAS lessons well learnt as the two Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) GR Hilux EVOs wrapped up the 2025 South African Safari Rally held around the Sun City Resort in the North West Province at the weekend.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
Nehawu should not misuse parliamentary platform
THE DA is deeply concerned by Nehawu's alarming overreach into the internal affairs of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
2 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
Race Coast launch signals bright future for South African horse racing
A bright and exciting future for horse racing in South Africa is on the horizon! That was the underlying message to emerge as the birth of South Africa’s new age coastal racing operator was celebrated at the official launch of the Race Coast brand, which was attended by a wide spectrum of local government leaders, racing personalities, and the media, in Durban today.
3 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
Respect is earned: From Seagal's disaster to Chelsea's apathy to the PSL's governance crisis
HAVE you ever watched Attack Force? Consider yourself lucky if you haven’t.
3 min |