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Senior cop Khumalo reveals who is behind 'Big 5 cartel'
LIEUTENANT General Dumisani Khumalo, SAPS divisional commissioner of crime intelligence has named businessmen Katiso “KT” Molefe and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala as two of the leaders of the notorious Big Five cartel, accused of infiltrating South Africa's criminal justice system and the political sphere.
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September 30, 2025
The Mercury
When egos rule the boardroom: the hidden cost to governance
AT THE heart of good governance is balance.
4 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Getting beyond tariff wars and building tomorrow's trade foundations
THE global economy thrives on predictability. When that certainty evaporates, businesses have to adapt or perish.
3 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana docked points in 2026 race
SOUTH Africa's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup have been thrown into uncertainty after Fifa handed Bafana Bafana a three-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player in their March qualifier against Lesotho.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa orders inquiry into NPA Adv Chauke's fitness
MISCONDUCT PROBE
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Cilo Cybin transitions to JSE's Main Board General Segment, unlocks growth potential
CILO Cybin, the Cannabis Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicle (SPAC) that listed on the JSE’s AltX Board in June 2024, transitioned to the Main Board yesterday, where it seeks to pursue additional growth avenues, both organically and through acquisitions.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Mthethwa rallies AmaZulu as Chiefs clash offers chance to end away woes
AMAZULU defender Sandile Mthethwa believes Usuthu will head into their clash with Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium tomorrow better prepared after learning harsh lessons from their most recent setback.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
FROM QUIET QUITTING TO TASK MASKING: UNDERSTANDING THE NEW WORKPLACE TREND
IF YOU’VE ever stared at your inbox late at night, timing an email to “send later” just so it looks like you're working around the clock, you're not alone.
3 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Liverpool's centre-back gamble already backfiring
IT DID not take long for the folly of failing to add depth to the centre-back position to bite Liverpool, with Crystal Palace exposing cracks that had been hinted at despite five wins in their first five Premier League matches.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Suspect arrested after uMhlanga stabbing
INVESTIGATIONS are underway to determine whether an armed robbery suspect in uMhlanga is linked to other robberies in the area.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Sharks aim to bounce back against Dragons in Friday’s clash
THE Sharks will be looking to bounce back from their opening-round defeat against Glasgow Warriors when they take on the Dragons in Friday’s United Rugby Championship clash at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Lufthansa to slash 4 000 jobs as headwinds hit bottomline
LUFTHANSA said yesterday it will cut 4 000 jobs, nearly 4 percent of the German airline giant's workforce, after profits slumped in the face of mounting headwinds.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Bulls hungry to strike another blow
THE Bulls are expecting some of their injured stars to return only after they complete their opening overseas tour in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
Effective protein swops to tackle high meat prices
MEAT prices in South Africa remain high and continue to drive overall food inflation.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Mercury
COSATU sends warning over R7.29 billion in unpaid pension fund contributions
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has issued a stark warning about the rapidly growing problem of employers defaulting on pension fund contributions, a breach that threatens the financial security of nearly 600 000 workers across key sectors.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Orlando Pirates’ coach Ouaddou not quite in seventh heaven after CAF win
ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has downplayed his team’s dominant performance in the CAF Champions League first preliminary round, which concluded with a masterclass 7-0 aggregate triumph over Lesotho’s Lioli FC on Saturday.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
FRANK STEWART BRIDGE
“You hear about the sanctity of marriage and the marriage ties,” a club player told me. “There are no ties in my marriage; my wife always wins.”
1 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Arsenal close in on Liverpool after Gabriel's late strike sinks Newcastle
ARSENAL produced a dramatic late fightback to win 2-1 at Newcastle last night to lay down an early marker in the Premier League title race.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
How academic these last few years have been for society!
HOW academic these last few years have been! Events that were once exclusive to the realms of the scary American: “The Twilight Zone’, “Tales of the Unexpected” and “Ripley's Believe It or Not’, have now reached the reality screen of 140mm width, complete with technicolor, VistaVision and modern Kodak colour.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Girls’ night every 22 days? Science says it’s essential for women's well-being
IN TODAY’S fast-paced world, where obligations and daily routines often take precedence, the importance of casual camaraderie among women is more evident than ever.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Singling out Indians is jaundiced perspective
I SHARE Karen Lloyd’s sentiments on illegal immigrants, except on two scores.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Government must change strategies for different outcomes
YOUTH Month reminds us of the courage of the 1976 generation, who demanded freedom. Today, our youth are demanding opportunities, jobs, dignity and a fair chance at a better life.
1 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Cardoso's wants fans to 'stand strong' with Sundowns
MAMELODI Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has sent a heartfelt message to the club’s supporters, urging them to back the team as it embarks on a significant rebuilding journey.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
US SINGER SELENA GOMEZ WEDS MUSIC PRODUCER
AMERICAN actress and singer Selena Gomez married her boyfriend, music producer Benny Blanco, in a star-studded southern California wedding ceremony at the weekend
1 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Zimbabwe's tourism is heartbreaking
IT IS heartbreaking, disappointing, and concerning that while Zimbabwe has one of the seven wonders of the world, its tourism has been destroyed.
1 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Arrows dream big under Mngqithi
GOLDEN Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has made it clear that his ambitions for the Durban club go far beyond mid-table respectability, insisting he is building a team capable of challenging for trophies.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Springbok clash boosts Durban's tourism sector
DURBAN'S hospitality industry reported a strong weekend as thousands of rugby fans travelled to the city for the Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Tribute to Dr Letsebe: South Africa has lost a seasoned civil servant
DR ANNE Letsebe is no more. She was laid to rest on Friday. South Africa has lost a seasoned civil servant - one chiselled in the Cabinet Secretariat of President Nelson Mandela and refined under the unified Cabinet Committee system led by Reverend Frank Chikane during President Mbeki's administration.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
Yeni cracks his 2500th milestone
BESIDES the electric atmosphere and fabulous entertainment on course at a sun-drenched Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Saturday, which staged the Craft and Cork festival, there were three important feature races on the program.
2 min |
September 29, 2025
The Mercury
How to turn migration into opportunity
Moving beyond securitisation to holistic strategies
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