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Chiefs can strategically outsmart Orlando Pirates to win Nedbank Cup final
WITH a blend of tactical nous and spirited execution, Kaizer Chiefs have achance to reshape their Soweto derby narrative this weekend by turning the tide in this storied rivalry.
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May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Mashatile says resources mobilised to counter Pepfar funding withdrawal
DEPUTY President Paul Mashatile says resources have been mobilised to plug the gap caused by the withdrawal of US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) funding.
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May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Prevost becomes first US pope as Leo XIV
ROBERT Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States yesterday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
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May 09, 2025
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Jafta doesn’t view Meso as competition as Proteas Women get set for Sri Lanka
WHEN Karabo Meso was making her come up in domestic cricket, many assumed that Sinalo Jafta would be under the pump for her spot in the Lions women’s team in domestic cricket, as well as the Proteas Women side.
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May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Learn from China's response to US tariffs
WHEN US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that China's economy could lose \"five to 10 million jobs\" due to new tariffs, the headline predictably grabbed global attention.
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May 09, 2025
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Riveiro: Pirates must try to make Chiefs play bad
ORLANDO Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is not entertaining any talk of personal glory as his side prepares to face Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium tomorrow.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
US Fed pauses rate cuts again and warns of inflation, unemployment risks
THE US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced another pause in rate cuts and warned of higher risks to its inflation and unemployment goals in a likely reference to President Donald Trump's tariff rollout.
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May 09, 2025
The Mercury
CHIEFS, PIRATES CLASH IN DERBY SHOWDOWN
WHENEVER Kaizer Chiefs take on Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby, it is almost always about bragging rights.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
India-Pakistan escalating tension could reverberate globally, affecting South Africa
ANALYSTS are warning that the economic ramifications of rising military tensions between India and Pakistan could extend far beyond South Asia, impacting nations like South Africa that count India among their top trading partners.
3 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Mbalula expresses confidence in KZN ANC leadership despite by-election losses
DESPITE being defeated by the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in three recent by-elections in KwaZulu-Natal, the ANC national leadership said it still has confidence in the reconfigured provincial body led by Jeff Radebe and Mike Mabuyakhulu.
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May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Landmark Concourt victory for the blind
IN A LANDMARK victory, the Constitutional Court has handed down a ruling allowing for the creation of accessible format copies for the blind like Braille of copyrighted works without needing permission from the copyright holder.
3 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Royal Force can take flight
THE Non-Black Type Secretariat Stakes over 1400m is the headliner at Turffontein Standside on Sunday and it could be won by the Alec Laird-trained topweight Royal Force.
3 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Positive community sentiment towards KZN police efforts - Mkhwanazi
RESIDENTS in KwaZulu-Natal appear to have positive sentiment regarding the work being done by the police, with KZN police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi describing this as an encouraging sign.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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Acquittal of VIP protection officers is a national disgrace
THE DA is outraged by the acquittal of the eight SAPS VIP Protection Unit officers - attached to Deputy President Paul Mashatile - after an internal SAPS disciplinary process.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Terrorism is the correct term for the barbaric attack in Kashmir
I SHOULD like to thank Thobeka Ngema and/or the editor of The Mercury for the article “Durban residents protest against terrorism” (published on Tuesday).
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May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Lessons from DRC private partnership at state-owned ports
THE ability of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) to successfully meet its R12 billion tender commitment to the Durban port has been underscored by its recently announced financial results for the quarter ending 31 March.
3 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Concern over the homeless displaced from Albert Park
THE Umbilo Business Association (UBA) is concerned about the repercussions that the removal of homeless people and drug addicts from Albert Park will have on the surrounding businesses and residential areas.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Odegaard: Arsenal not strong enough in boxes
ARSENAL fell short on the big stage again as their painful Champions League semi-final exit against Paris Saint-Germain left Mikel Arteta to rue his club’s failure to provide him with enough attacking options.
3 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Durban teen says rapist stole her childhood
SENTENCING
1 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Echoes of history in Scottburgh's growth prospects today
THE repetition of the cycles of history never cease to amaze.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
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Cardoso hails Sundowns' ‘belief and attitude’
MAMELODI Sundowns took a significant step toward sealing their eighth consecutive league title after a commanding 3-0 win over Chippa United in their Premiership clash on Wednesday night.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Call for lifestyle audits for judges slammed
'Measures already in place to maintain their independence and ethics'
3 min |
May 09, 2025
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Prosus generated strong revenue growth and and exceeded targets in its 2025 financial year
PROSUS, a subsidiary of Naspers listed on the JSE and Amsterdam stock exchanges, reported robust growth in revenue and profitability for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, said the CEO, Frabricio Bloisi.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Cop busted on charges of fraud, money laundering
EASTERN Cape police have arrested one of their own - a 48-year-old police officer stationed at SAPS Kabega Park for charges of fraud and money laundering linked to a case.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Sappi reports $20 million quarterly loss amid planned shutdowns
LONGER than expected maintenance shutdowns at two South African pulp mills and an uncertain global economy saw global paper and packaging group Sappi sink into a loss in the second quarter.
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May 09, 2025
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Minister Nyhontso defends race, gender disclosure for land transfers
LAND Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso has defended the new regulation mandating that individuals disclose their race and gender when dealing with property transfers in the country.
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May 09, 2025
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Manufacturing sector continues to struggle as output plummets for eighth month in a row
MANUFACTURING output in South Africa is facing a challenging start to 2025, with output continuing to decline and showing signs of deeper economic troubles.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Okavango hunting a July berth
THE hunt for a berth in the 18-horse field for the Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July starts in earnest tomorrow with the Gr2 WSB 1900, a race that has proved to be a good pointer to the outcome of Africa's greatest horserace.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
Motale: Why Pirates are under more pressure than Amakhosi
ORLANDO Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi might as well have been playing mind games on Wednesday when he downplayed his side’s favourites’ tag.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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It's the simple things that are never easy...
MAKE an approach toward your neighbour whom you've not talked to in years.
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