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Anti-foreigner protests at government healthcare facilities condemned
IN A strong response to a rising tide of anti-foreigner sentiment that has erupted in Gauteng and parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the National Department of Health and the South African government have condemned alarming action taken by some groups to prevent foreign nationals from accessing essential healthcare services.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Mbalula's premature announcement of Mabuza's death sparks outrage
THE ANC is grappling with an internal controversy after Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula “deliberately and prematurely\" announced the death of former Deputy President David Mabuza, sparking widespread criticism and calls for him to take responsibility for his actions.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Owen tips Liverpool for title glory again – with 80% confidence
LIVERPOOL and England football legend Michael Owen is 80% confident that the Reds will repeat last season’s Premier League title heroics, with Arsenal given only a 20% chance by the football pundit.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
ACTION NEEDED TO STOP ROAD DEATH CARNAGE
MORE than 10 000 people died on South Africa's roads last year.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Mulder's masterclass has Proteas' Bedingham positively beaming
WHEN Shukri Conrad spoke about Wiaan Mulder's appointment as captain following Keshav Maharaj's injury last week, he highlighted how he believed the 27-year old responded well to added responsibility, and that the appointment was partly another way of showing that they back him.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Erasmus to rethink Bok selections after Italy
THE Springboks' lacklustre performance in the first Test against Italy will have repercussions, with coach Rassie Erasmus stating that he will revisit his planned selection for this week’s second Test in Gqeberha.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
What research reveals about the ideal age gap for lasting love
WE all want to be loved. Whether youre swiping through dating apps in Joburg, reconnecting with an old flame in Gqeberha, or navigating the situationship phase in Cape Town, companionship is something we all crave. But finding a connection that sticks?
2 min |
July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Texas floods: a tragedy unfolds
DEADLY flash flooding in the southern US state of Texas has claimed the lives of 32 people and left at least 27 missing, after torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow its banks, local officials have confirmed.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
OPEC+ to hike petrol output to 548 000 bpd in August
SAUDI Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance yesterday said they would further increase oil output in August to 548 000 barrels per day.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Negotiators due in Qatar for Gaza talks
AN ISRAELI delegation was expected in Doha yesterday for talks on a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, ahead of a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Springbok Women's backline changes ignited attack against Canada
THE Springbok Women’s backline reshuffle in the second half of Saturday’s defeat to Canada sparked the attack into life and may offer coach Swys de Bruin a blueprint for the second match this coming weekend.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
The great Bitcoin power shift has large holders dumping 500 000 coins
A SILENT transfer of control is reshaping the $2.1 trillion (R37 trillion) Bitcoin market.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
A day of Princes and Kings
TRAINER Dean Kannemeyer and Lady Christine Laidlaw’s racing manager Jehan Malherbe splashed out a Sale-topping price of R2.7 million at the Cape Premier Yearling Sale of 2013 for a filly called Real Princess and it paid the ultimate dividend on Saturday when Real Princess's son The Real Prince gave Kannemeyer his fourth Hollywoodbets Durban July victory, Lady Laidlaw her second and Craig Zackey his elusive first.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Accolades for top young fashion designers at Hollywoodbets Durban July
WHILE the Hollywoodbets Durban July may be about horse racing, it plays an important role in showcasing the next generation of fashion designers.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Msunduzi ratepayers demand investigation after council scraps Royal AM sponsorship deal
RATEPAYERS in Msunduzi are urging the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to expand its investigation into the municipality's decision to sponsor the Royal AM Football Club.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
UN report highlights the economic impact of the occupation of Palestine
THE Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has seen a staggering increase of over 200% since the onset of the occupation of Palestine nearly two years ago, according to a damning new report from Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
SACTWU reduces stake in HCI, acquires R500 million property
THE South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU) will lower its stake in Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI) as part of two agreements that include buying three HCI properties, including Gallagher Estate, for R549.7 million in total.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Norris claims emotional win in Silverstone thriller
AN emotional Lando Norris boosted his world title bid in memorable fashion yesterday when he drove to a commanding, rain-splashed victory ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a chaotic British Grand Prix.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Banyana gear up for thrilling opener against Ghana
BANYANA Banyana begin the defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title with a high-stakes encounter against Ghana in Rabat on Monday, in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the group stage.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
KZN top cop takes aim at Minister Mchunu
A WAR of words has erupted after KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made damning claims regarding a senior national commissioner for crime detection and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu in a media briefing yesterday.
2 min |
July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Journey to national dialogue fraught with challenges
Our national discourse ultimately boils down to two words: respect and involvement
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July 07, 2025
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SA targets R700bn investment pipeline to tackle economic challenges
Minister unveils plans of credible, investable projects designed to revitalise key sectors in SA
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July 07, 2025
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Vote for your favourite business in the KZN battle of the brands 2025
THE KZN Top Business Brand Award, hosted by Standard Bank and Women of Africa Group and in association with East Coast Radio, is back and this year’s competition is fiercer than ever.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
Warm your heart this winter: explore artisanal beverages beyond hot chocolate
AS THE chill of winter tightens its grip on South Africa, there’s no better way to combat the cold than with a steaming cup of something delightful.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
'Senior citizen' Nche embraces role of nurturing newcomers
ROLY-POLY Springbok prop Ox Nche is not entirely comfortable with his elder statesman status in the Springbok squad — but that is the reality following the retirement of Steven Kitshoff and a season-end-ing injury to Frans Malherbe.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
KZN remains under foot-and-mouth surveillance, E Cape and Limpopo relaxed
MINISTER of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, announced on Friday the lifting of disease management areas (DMAs) for the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo regions.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
BRICS nations unite against tariffs
BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro yesterday were expected to decry US President Donald Trump's “indiscriminate” trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
The anatomy of decline: Unemployment and South Africa’s structural crisis
In 1994, South Africa emerged from apartheid with global goodwill, democratic legitimacy and the promise of shared prosperity. Yet three decades later, that promise remains unfulfilled. With an overall unemployment rate of 31.9% and youth unemployment at 59.6% (Q4 2024, Stats SA), the country faces a structural crisis that is eroding its economic base and social cohesion.
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July 07, 2025
The Mercury
How ANC justified Freedom Charter propaganda
IT IS absurd that people commemorate or celebrate distorted events out of being misinformed. Generations need to be salvaged from this scourge of deception!
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July 07, 2025
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Macron to visit UK in EU reset effort
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron is to begin a state visit to the UK tomorrow, where he is set to address the British Parliament and co-chair a meeting on Ukraine as London seeks to strengthen its ties with Europe after Brexit.
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