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KZN health department owes suppliers over R1.7bn
THE KwaZulu-Natal Health department will have to cancel several projects to pay the R1.7 billion it owes service providers.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
India-Pakistan conflict surges
INDIA and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier yesterday after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Beyond the bottom line: how to motivate, engage, and retain small business employees
THERE was a time when a gold watch marked the end of a successful career. You joined a company, stayed loyal for decades, and were rewarded for your time - but not necessarily your impact.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Israeli strike kills 13 in Gaza school
ISRAELI strikes on a school housing displaced families in northern Gaza killed 13 Palestinians yesterday, local health authorities said, as Israeli forces continued to demolish homes and buildings in Rafah in the south of the enclave.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
SA TEENS INVITED TO APPLY FOR ARCTIC EXPEDITION
SOUTH African teenagers have been urged to apply for the rare opportunity to journey to the North Pole aboard a Russian nuclear icebreaker as part of the \"Icebreaker of Knowledge\" programme.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
COURTS NOT THE PLACE FOR GNU DISPUTES
GAUTENG High Court Judge President Dustan Mlambo was on to something with the directive that compels mandatory mediation in civil matters before opting to have a judge presiding over the case.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Longstreet just makes it home
THE new poly surface at Hollywoodbets Greyville was under scrutiny yesterday but by all accounts passed with flying colours. After winning the first race run on the new surface, apprentice Mxolisi Mbuto commented that he was sat in behind runners and there was very little kick-back which was music to the ears of jockeys that had suffered the kick-back of the former aging surface, year’s past it’s sell-by date.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Importance of compassion in understanding others
BEFORE you judge others by their looks or clothing or demeanour or attitude:
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Man Utd seek to bury Bilbao for Europa glory
MANCHESTER United are preparing for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao knowing only a calamity will prevent a likely showdown with Tottenham later this month.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
NSFAS outlines challenges and future plans
THE National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) yesterday discussed the complexities of managing student accommodation issues and how they are being addressed.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
The screeching championship
THE seagulls were kicking up the dickens of a din in the Belgian coastal town of De Panne the other day.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa prioritises digital inclusion for rural and disadvantaged areas
DEPUTY Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, has reiterated the government's commitment to enhancing internet connectivity across rural and disadvantaged communities in a bid to bridge the digital divide.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Government launches Operation Vulindlela II to rejuvenate local municipalities
THE South African government has decided to zero-in on municipalities in a bid to accelerate the implementation of structural economic reforms for inclusive long-term growth in the second phase of Operation Vulindlela.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
King Alexander Investments launches a game-changing platform for retail investors
KING Alexander Investments has officially launched its innovative linked investment service provider (LISP) platform, in a bold move set to disrupt the retail investing landscape in South Africa.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
DRDGold reports increased revenues as gold prices soar despite production dip
A 10% surge in average gold price boosted DRDGold’s revenues for the quarter ending 31 March by 4% despite a dip in gold produced and sold during the period.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Investment surge in S Coast bodes well for economy
INVESTMENT in the KwaZulu-Natal Mid-South Coast is on the rise across key sectors such as hospitality, retail, property, and healthcare signalling a potential economic revival.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
'Discontent' over ANC's meeting with Afrikaner leaders group
THE ANC met with the Afrikaner Leadership Network, which includes the Solidarity Movement, Solidarity, and AfriForum, on Tuesday night in a surprise move facilitated by the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC).
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Rookie Doohan shunted by Alpine
THE Renault-owned Alpine Formula One team confirmed yesterday that Argentine Franco Colapinto would replace Jack Doohan for the next five races, starting at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Real economic reforms needed in May 21 Budget
ActionSA calls on the coalition government to deliver real economic reform when the finance minister tables Budget 3.0 on May 21.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Homelessness in eThekwini must be tackled holistically
The DA in eThekwini has written to the head of Safer Cities, Martin Xaba, seeking answers on how the city is planning to mitigate homelessness.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Absa Group chairman Sello Moloko steps down from board of the bank
ABSA Group chairman Sello Moloko’s decision to step down as chairman represents a continuation of a number of changes on the board in recent months.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Expert testifies about use of emojis
THE use of emojis in the messages that Judge President Selby Mbenenge sent to judge’s clerk Andiswa Mengo was the central focus in the Judicial Conduct Tribunal inquiry hearing into his conduct yesterday.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
Crime is down in uMgungundlovu, eThekwini, says KZN police boss
KWAZULU-NATAL police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has taken a proactive stance in addressing crime in the province.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
ConCourt rules South Africans can't lose citizenship over dual nationality
The Constitutional Court has struck down Section 6(1)(a) of the South African Citizenship Act, which automatically stripped South Africans of their citizenship upon acquiring a second nationality.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
Football showpiece a win for Durban
Expected to inject millions of rand into city
3 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
Arsenal to test Donnarumma's class in Paris
OUSMANE Dembele and his fellow attacking players may have stolen most of the limelight on Paris Saint-Germain's run in this season's Champions League, but the form of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been just as important in taking the French giants to the brink of the final.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
Industry urges South Africa to curb illicit trade as report reveals economic losses
INDUSTRY players are urging the South African government to prioritize policies to curb illicit trade through the crafting of an anti-illicit trade strategy, strengthening border controls and utilising technology in securing supply chains.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
Anthony Anderson's unexpected gout journey
ANTHONY Anderson is living proof that your body will call you out when your lifestyle isn’t quite as balanced as you think.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
'Trokkie' has the tools to drive Springboks at No 8
DID you know that the last South African to be chosen as the world’s best Under-20 player was Juarno Augustus?
3 min |
May 07, 2025
The Mercury
Rihanna rocks Met Gala: baby bump, bold fashion steal the show!
THE fans clocked it, the internet clocked it, the world clocked it and now it's official: Rihanna is pregnant with baby number three.
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