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The truth that Judeo-Christians need to reflect on
I REFER to the deeply racist and Islamophobic letter written by L. Oosthuizen on Thursday, 13 November, titled \"Radical Islam poses a significant threat to global security.\"
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
SACP KwaZulu-Natal leadership opposes national disbandment decision
THE disbanded SACP leadership in KwaZulu-Natal has accused the national leadership of destroying the party.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Call to scrap NSFAS is long overdue
ACTIONSA Students Chapter welcomes the call by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to scrap the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and to redirect student funding directly to institutions of higher learning.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
From Sydney to Kolkata: Five greatest Proteas' comeback Test victories
THE Proteas have recorded a memorable first victory at India’s citadel of cricket since 1996.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
The political meaning behind Cyril's Vatican visit with his daughter
NYANISO QWESHA
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
10 game-changing gifts for new moms that will boost their well-being instantly
WE OFTEN show up at a new mom's doorstep with an armful of baby blankets, onesies, and soft toys, forgetting that the person behind those sleepless nights and endless feeds is also in need of care.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Frustrated families of 15 murder victims still waiting for justice
KWAZULU-NATAL families that have been waiting for justice for their loved ones who were brutally murdered have expressed anger and frustration over the four-year delay in the cases.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Labat Africa sells cannabis healthcare business to CEO and director
LABAT Africa's share price ended 20% higher on the JSE on Friday after it announced that it is selling its cannabis healthcare sector businesses to its CEO and a director.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Nersa approves 6% decrease in Sasol Gas maximum price for Q3 2025/26
THE National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved an adjustment to Sasol Gas’s maximum gas price for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, resulting in a 6% decrease from the previous quarter.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Richemont’s share price surges following strong sales in volatile global environment
THE share price of luxury goods group Compagnie Financiere Richemont surged 4.8% on the JSE on Friday after it reported strong global sales in the six months to September 30, with sales accelerating in the second quarter.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
The need for leadership and sovereignty in South Africa’s digital future
As long as their power continues to aggregate, fines will remain futile because they can easily monetize around them.
4 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana, Boks and Proteas triumphant in thrilling weekend of sporting successes
TEMBA Bavuma's world Test champion Proteas underlined another magical weekend for South Africa's major national sporting teams yesterday.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
MTBPS boosted market sentiment to set new records - Chris Harmse
THE Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana in his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) has highlighted certain burning issues that analysts, economists, investors, and fund managers were eager to hear.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
KZN municipalities struggle with climate change readiness
WEATHER EVENTS
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Concerns grow over Palestinian arrivals in SA
A GROUP of Palestinians arrived at O. R. Tambo International Airport on November 13 on a chartered flight, sparking questions about how they travelled and whether they were forcibly displaced.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Sibisi leads Bafana as Sea Robbers sink Zambia
COACH Hugo Broos has publicly lauded the contribution of Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi as he navigates the complexities of Bafana Bafana’s selection ahead of upcoming tournaments.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Bezzecchi seals Valencia victory to cap stellar season
APRILIA rider Marco Bezzecchi won the Valencia MotoGP yesterday to bring the season to a close and cap a fine end to his year. South Africa's Brad Binder, meanwhile, finished off a tough season with an eighth-place finish.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Data cleanup uncovers massive billing system gaps in parts of Newcastle Municipality
NEWCASTLE municipal manager Zamani Mcineka says the municipality's ongoing debt collection and data-cleansing drive has exposed urgent structural failures in the city's billing system, particularly in townships east of the CBD.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Our 'South African-ness' saw us through the red-card adversity, says Bok centre Moodie
SPRINGBOK centre Canan Moodie believes the team’s ability to fight out of tight spots is rooted in the quintessential nature of South Africans.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Construction sector signs major reform pact to tackle delays, cost overruns and governance
SOUTH Africa's construction sector continues to grapple with project delays, cost overruns, skills shortages, and governance failures, according to the Department of Public Works and the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb).
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Indians are equal partners in SA's destiny
Our future need not be one of fear, invisibility or fragmentation
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Is this the weirdest hairbrush ever? Content creator uses fish bones
SOCIAL media users are doing a double-take after a content creator named Juliette unveiled what she calls a “hairbrush” made from fish bones.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
SA embarks on new nuclear energy era
SOUTH Africa is stepping into a new era of nuclear energy, with Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announcing significant developments in the country's nuclear program, including the lifting of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) from care and maintenance and the extension of Koeberg Unit 2 operations.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
PSL action returns with crucial league clashes
AS THE international Fifa break has closed, local football enthusiasts are preparing for an action-packed weekend brimming with regional and continental fixtures.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
The MTBPS' proposed adjustments are not aggressive enough to grow the economy - Cosatu
THE Minister for Finance, Enoch Godongwana, tabled government's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) at Parliament.
4 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Now we've 'Scots' a shootout to win, says Robertson
SCOTLAND face a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark tomorrow, with an automatic Fifa World Cup 2026 berth at stake, despite a 3-2 defeat against Greece.
1 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
SCRAPPING NSFAS IS LONG OVERDUE
FOR YEARS, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been a story of noble intentions betrayed by catastrophic execution.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Liberty Coal takes charge at Optimum Colliery as mine reopens and rebuilds
LIBERTY Coal Mine Services (LMS) has become the principal mining contractor at Mpumalanga-based Optimum Colliery.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
IRP will reshape SA's coal industry amid modest production gains
SOUTH Africa's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 is set to significantly reshape the country’s coal industry, the Minerals Council of South Africa has said, even as coal output rose 1.5% in September amid a broader mining recovery.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Stock theft link probed after four people found burnt in cars in Inanda
INANDA police have launched a murder investigation after four people were found burnt to death in two vehicles, in a crime that may be linked to stock theft.
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