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The Mercury
Challenge to eThekwini city manager’s appointment heads to Concourt
AN ETHEKWINI Municipality employee, who challenged the appointment of eThekwini municipal manager Musa Mbhele on the basis of alleged irregularities in the hiring process, is seeking leave to appeal in the Constitutional Court after the high court dismissed his case.
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November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Storm destruction in KwaZulu-Natal
One person died, two remain massing as homes, roads washed away in New Hanover
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Sharks look to build momentum in Ireland after first win of the season
THE Sharks will look to back up their first victory of the United Rugby Championship (URC) season when they face Connacht in Galway this weekend, knowing the Irish side has had the upper hand in recent encounters.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
AI technology won’t destroy jobs, it will create new ones
OUR panic about AI is without foundation.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Human backs depth as Boks seek Welsh scalp
IT’S undoubtedly a blow to be without several frontline stars for this weekend’s final Test of the 2025 season, but the Springboks have grown used to constant team changes over the past year - and they should still approach Saturday’s clash against Wales with minimal disruption.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
A mother and her baby: A heartwarming reunion
HERE'S a tear-jerker of an account of a mother and her baby. It was a foggy afternoon on the central California coast, according to the Associated Press, when the Marine Mammal Centre got a call: there were distressed cries coming from the frigid waters in Morro Bay.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Five goals worth pursuing for personal growth
BECOME the most generous person you know.
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November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Water scarcity will be the source of conflict among nations
“WATER, water everywhere...Not a drop to drink!” Ultimately, the final war will be over not religion, or race or ideolo; or land. People will kill one another for water.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
G20 Leaders seal landmark agreements on debt, energy, climate and inclusive growth at Joburg Summit
SOUTH Africa's Presidency of the G20 culminated in a far-reaching set of agreements as world leaders adopted a comprehensive Declaration in Johannesburg over the weekend, marking the first G20 Summit ever held on African soil.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
BHP stunned as Anglo American rejects renewed takeover bid
BHP confirms that it is no longer considering a combination with Anglo and Teck Resources
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Government's proposed school calendar overhaul
THE South African Department of Basic Education has initiated a significant overhaul of the existing school calendar system, aiming to introduce a framework that is applicable to all nine provinces.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
NPA names suspects accused of killing principal, clerk at Gauteng school
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has released the names of the two people arrested in connection with the murders of school principal Ruth Nozibele Tabu, 58, and administrative clerk Nobantu Njombini, 55, who were shot dead at Inxiweni Primary School's administration block last week.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Climate change and inequality are connected
AN INCREASINGLY strong case is being made to bring inequality into discussions about climate change.
3 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Remembering Judge Leonora van den Heever: A trailblazing female judge
SOUTH Africa's first female judge, Judge Leonora van den Heever, died at the age of 99 at her Cape Town home.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Qualifier set to be a Manack family affair at Boland Park
THE cricket-crazed Manack family is set to be divided when Boland host the Warriors in the CSA T20 Challenge Qualifier 1 at Boland Park today.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Hunt happy with draw as Bucs loom on the horizon
DURBAN City head coach Gavin Hunt left the Umhlathuze Sports Complex satisfied after his side held Richards Bay to a tense goalless draw on Sunday, describing the result as another valuable step in their Betway Premiership campaign.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
King Misuzulu appoints Malusi Zondl as the new Royal Chancellor
AMAZULU King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has elevated Inkosi Malusi Zondi to the position of Royal Chancellor.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Jansen bounces in as series-defining force in India
“I JUST want to be like you!”
3 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Police searching for Chesterville man accused of attempted murder of nephew
POLICE in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for a 29-year-old man, who is accused of attempting to kill his young nephew in Chesterville early last year and has absconded after being released on bail.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Chinese car makers signal intent to establish South African base for continental market
GOVERNMENT'S recent finalisation of the revised and recalibrated Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) is expected to open the door for major Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to scale up New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production in South Africa.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Hawks officer, Tembisa Hospital official nabbed over R100 000 bribe
THE Hawks have arrested one of their own and a Tembisa Hospital official for corruption after they allegedly attempted to bribe a Hawks investigator with about R100 000 in cash on Sunday.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
'GLAMOUR' WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS CELEBRATE TRAILBLAZING WOMEN
THE GLAMOUR Women of the Year Awards transformed the iconic Summer Place in Johannesburg into a veritable celebration of female excellence on Saturday.
6 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Place in Jockey Challenge is within Ferraris’s grasp
LUKE FERRARIS is within grasping distance of getting a berth in the world's most famous jockeys competition, the International Jockeys Challenge at Happy Valley, which will take place on December 10.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
KZN Education MEC announces official start of matric marking period
MARKING for the 2025 matric examinations is set to begin at 32 centres across KwaZulu-Natal, with officials calling on educators to maintain professionalism and prioritise their well-being as the province enters the final phase of the National Senior Certificate exam cycle.
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November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Naspers ecommerce sees 71% surge in interim profitability and more Artificial Intelligence-driven growth
NASPERS Ecommerce has reported a hefty 71% increase in interim profitability, with all operating businesses now profitable, CEO Fabricio Bloisi said Monday.
3 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Debt experts warn Black Friday could deepen consumer financial strain
DEBT experts are cautioning that this year's Black Friday shopping period could push already distressed South African consumers further into debt, as economic pressures continue to weigh heavily on households.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Batohi outlines interference in Booysen case
NATIONAL Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi has told the Nkabinde Inquiry that it was unlawful for Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke to push for the signing of an indictment in the Booysen matter without providing supporting evidence to the acting KwaZulu-Natal DPP at the time, Advocate Cyril Mlotshwa.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
The quiet inevitability of Arsenal
THERE’ a particular moment when a football team stops being exciting and starts being inevitable - and Arsenal may be approaching that moment.
3 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Invicta sees interim earnings shoot 9% despite industrial challenges
INVICTA Holdings’ geographic diversification strategy and other initiatives to streamline the business and bed down investments paid off in the six months to September 30, despite the challenges facing South Africa's industrial sector.
3 min |
November 25, 2025
The Mercury
Farmers welcome G20’s strong commitment to agriculture, food security and open trade
SOUTH Africa's agricultural organisations have welcomed the G20 Leaders’ Declaration issued over the weekend, saying its renewed focus on agriculture, food systems resilience and global food security marks a major step forward for the sector.
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