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The Real Prince can strike gold
SOME year’s the top Gr1 races lack a little substance but in other year’s they are loaded with an exceptional crop.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
FRANK STEWART BRIDGE
Oh, what a tangled web we weave... when we drop a box of coat hangers on the floor. Declarers can often weave a web of deception.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Hawks officer under fire for misleading testimony on R200m drug storage
SENIOR Hawks officer Colonel Gavin Jacob came under intense scrutiny during his testimony yesterday before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry when he was forced to admit that he had not explored all options near Durban Harbour in his endeavour to secure storage for the 541kg of cocaine worth R200 million seized in 2021.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
High aspirations for Atticus Finch
TURFFONTEIN'S Sunday meeting features the traditional Hollywooodbets Durban July pointer race the Gr 3 Jubilee Stakes over 1800m.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
TikTok removes more than 1.1 million videos in South Africa as platform tightens online safety measures
AS CONCERNS around online safety, misinformation and the protection of young users continue to grow, TikTok said it is significantly strengthening its moderation efforts in South Africa, removing more than 1.1 million videos and over half a million suspected underage accounts in just three months.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Supreme Court of Appeal reins in SARS search and seizure powers
A RECENT ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal has delivered an important message to taxpayers and businesses across South Africa: The South African Revenue Service (SARS) may have extensive investigative powers, but those powers are not unlimited.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Wolvaardt seeks return to top form
WHEN the Proteas Women take on Ireland in their second warm-up match ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales, the fixture could offer captain Laura Wolvaardt the ideal opportunity to rediscover the form that has made her one of the tournament's most consistent performers.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Flood-hit citrus regions face export losses as growers count cost of devastating storms
SOUTH Africa's citrus industry is facing mounting losses after recent floods in the Eastern and Western Cape damaged orchards, disrupted harvesting operations and forced growers to revise export expectations downward at a critical stage of the export season.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
How to support your child's exploration of his sense of identity
“THIS is probably not your ‘normal’ line of question. My son (15) has lots of friends and does well at school.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Poultry industry eyes export boom as local demand stagnates
SOUTH Africa's poultry industry is intensifying efforts to secure new export markets as producers seek to unlock growth beyond a stagnant domestic market, with industry leaders arguing that the sector has developed the capacity and competitiveness needed to become a significant global exporter.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
No state of emergency for illegal migration, says Acting Police Minister
ACTING Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said he has no plans to request President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare a state of emergency on illegal migration after a foreign national was earlier this year arrested in possession of military explosives.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
SA pushes back against United States crackdown on forced labour trade
Minister Parks Tau says they note the findings, but SA remains compliant with labour obligations
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Transnet completes R4bn Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal expansion to boost export capacity
TRANSNET Port Terminals (TPT) has reached a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen South Africa's export infrastructure after completing a R4 billion expansion project at the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, Africa's largest iron ore export facility.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Zverev heads up final four in men's French Open semis
ALEXANDER Zverev may insist that he does not “particularly care” about being the runaway favourite to win a maiden Grand Slam title, but the second seed will know the pressure lies squarely on his shoulders in today’s French Open semi-finals.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
SANDF has been captured and looted by its own top command
Billions meant for SANDF operational readiness, maintenance, and soldiers’ welfare have been plundered
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Mchunu's momentum could be key to Stormers' Dublin dream in URC semis
WHETHER he is going up against Irish international tight-head Tadhg Furlong, emerging star Tom Clarkson or veteran Rabah Slimani tomorrow evening, Stormers loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu will be frothing at the mouth to destroy another scrum in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Jubilee Metals’ Roan concentrator resumes full operations amid rising costs
JSE-listed Jubilee Metals Group, which has copper operations in Zambia, said its Roan concentrator has returned to full operations following a maintenance shutdown in May, and measures have also been put in place to mitigate rising fuel and acid prices.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Judge highlights impact of brain injury in compensation case
THE mother of a 3-year-old, who was left with permanent disability and disfigurement after being knocked down by a car, will receive a Road Accident Fund (RAF) payout of more than R5 million.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
MKP tipped to take over eThekwini
Opposition parties acknowledge party's momentum but question its readiness to govern
3 min |
June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Are we wasting money on gifting?
WHEN you buy a gift for someone, you put some thought into it.
3 min |
June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Africa: the most exploited continent, yet the envy of nations
FEW places on earth possess the natural wealth, strategic importance, and untapped potential of Africa. Yet few places have also endured the level of exploitation, extraction, and outside interference that has defined much of their modern history.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Accused Brown Mogotsi denied bail over address discrepancies
NORTH West businessman Brown Mogotsi has instructed his legal team to appeal a Johannesburg Magistrate's Court ruling denying him bail yesterday.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Wesizwe Platinum initiates restructuring process, risking 487 jobs at Bakubung project
WESIZWE Platinum (Wesizwe) said yesterday its Bakubung Platinum Minerals project had begun a Section 189A consultation process about a restructuring that might result in 497 retrenchments, or some 70% of the staff.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Debarred adviser failed to disclose R1.5m from client
A FINANCIAL adviser who challenged his debarment from the financial services industry has suffered a major setback after the Financial Services Tribunal dismissed his application for reconsideration.
3 min |
June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Cryptocurrency is money and capital for exchange-control purposes
THIS judgment by Wilson J is significant for several reasons. First, it applies a purposive approach to the interpretation of the Excon Regulations and concludes that Bitcoin is both “capital” and “money” for the purposes of the exchange control regime.
4 min |
June 05, 2026
The Mercury
TRUMP TO MAKE FORMER LAWYER ATTORNEY GENERAL
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said this week he intended to nominate his former personal lawyer as attorney general on a permanent basis.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Inside controversial ‘Obamalisk’
IT’S been nicknamed the “Obamalisk” and compared to a Star Wars spaceship and the Eye of Sauron from The Lord of the Rings.
3 min |
June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Investigation launched into councillor absenteeism at council meeting
ETHEKWINI Municipality's Speaker, Councillor Thabani Nyawose, said he will investigate why there were approximately 80 councillors absent from yesterday’s council meeting.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Can the Beautiful Game bring peace in troubled times?
The 2026 Soccer World Cup is the largest and most popular international sporting event of the year.
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June 05, 2026
The Mercury
Mbali Shinga axed from KZN Cabinet
Legislature Speaker Nontembe Boyce officially informed the house yesterday that Mbali Shinga is no longer a member of the provincial legislature (MPL), following her expulsion from the National Freedom Party.
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