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The Mercury
Fourie gives a masterclass
MANY top jockeys will attest that their mere presence in the saddle has bookmakers strangling prices; ask now retired multiple champion jockey Anton Marcus.
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March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Slot left frustrated after Liverpool’s Wolves heartbreak
ARNE Slot admitted Liverpool must solve their habit of conceding late goals to save their troubled season after Tuesday's embarrassing 2-1 defeat at bottom of the table Wolves.
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March 05, 2026
The Mercury
SA manufacturing activity stalls as sales dip and confidence slumps
SOUTH Africa's manufacturing and broader private sector activity remained in a holding pattern in February, as weak demand and declining sales offset gains from easing cost pressures and a modest rebound in employment.
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March 05, 2026
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Woolworths reports mixed financial results amid pressure on profit margins
WOOLWORTHS Holdings' gross profit margins are under pressure in the weak trading environment, despite progress in various strategic initiatives.
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March 05, 2026
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Richards Bay end winless run against Chiefs but Zothwane demands more
RICHARDS Bay FC co-coach Papi Zothwane applauded his side’s determination following their 1-0 Betway Premiership victory over Kaizer Chiefs on Tuesday, although he admitted there were aspects of the performance that left him concerned.
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March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Iran claims ‘complete control’ of Strait as the war rages on
IRAN’S Revolutionary Guards said yesterday they had “complete control” of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and Israel launched new strikes on Iranian and Lebanese targets as the Middle East war continued into its fifth day.
3 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Trump's Middle East mess and the price of hot cross buns
AMERICAN workers, officers, administration personnel, tourists, or just passersby must now evacuate Middle East areas.
1 min |
March 05, 2026
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How the KwaMnyandu Precinct Plan can enhance Umlazi township's economy
The KwaMnyandu Precinct Plan could transform the area into a vibrant, connected, and economically active township hub that strengthens Umlazi's integration with the wider Durban region.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Garner opens up about 'bittersweet' reality of co-parenting across two households
AS CO-PARENTING becomes more common, Jennifer Garner's honest thoughts about raising her three children with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, resonate with many parents facing the challenges of shared custody.
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March 05, 2026
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Dunywa says Safa boss Jordaan must hire local coach after Broos' exit
Former Bafana Bafana team manager Zola Dunywa has criticised Safa president Danny Jordaan for overlooking local coaches, insisting that a \"son of the soil\" should succeed Hugo Broos after the upcoming Fifa World Cup.
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March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Infantino's ‘Fifa Peace Prize’ and the Great Wall of football's betrayal
THE Ming dynasty had just collapsed in 1644, its emperor dead by his own hand after a rebel leader had toppled the status quo in the dynasty's capital.
3 min |
March 05, 2026
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Morkel's guarantee: India will need to be special
INDIA will need a “special performance” to beat a “street-smart” England in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai, bowling coach Morne Morkel warned yesterday.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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Nepal ready to elect new parliament
NEPAL set up polling centres yesterday for one of its most hotly contested elections since the end of civil war in 2006, six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
US TO EVACUATE STAFF FROM CONSULATES
THE US said yesterday it ordered non-emergency staff at two Pakistani consulates to leave the country, and granted permission for staff to leave missions in Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Oman as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli raids.
1 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
LEGAL BATTLE AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
SOUTH Africa is in a war, not with a foreign army, but with an internal scourge: gender-based violence (GBV).
1 min |
March 05, 2026
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19 000 community health workers to be permanently employed
NEARLY 19 000 community health workers (CHWs) are set to be employed permanently after years of delays at the Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council (PHSDSBC).
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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Business confidence climbs to near 5-year high, but geopolitical tensions pose risks
SOUTH African business confidence strengthened further in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting that the country's corporate sector is steadily regaining its footing despite lingering domestic and global risks.
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March 05, 2026
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SA blown away by rampant Finn Allen and Black Caps
WHEN Shukri Conrad was asked about the Proteas’ dismal record in knockout matches at ICC tournaments, he responded that he hadn’t been part of one before.
3 min |
March 05, 2026
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Toyota South Africa reports strong vehicle sales in February
TOYOTA South Africa Motors (TSAM) said on Tuesday that in February they had sold 12 272 new vehicles securing a 23% share of the domestic market.
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March 05, 2026
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Proteas Women’s team departure for New Zealand tour delayed
THE Proteas Women’s team departure for their New Zealand tour has been delayed due to the closure of airspaces in the Middle East because of the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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Second-hand phones ride the green consumer wave to a better future
THE secondhand market for smartphones has surged in recent years, borne up by lower prices as well as interest in eco-friendly consumption even as some still fear buying a dud.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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Economists see oil staying below $100 despite Middle-East war-driven spike
OIL MARKETS have been rattled by the escalating war in the Middle East, but economists say prices are unlikely to rise above $100 a barrel for a sustained period, even as supply disruptions push crude sharply higher in the short term.
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March 05, 2026
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PHILIPPINE’S VICE PRESIDENT FACES IMPEACHMENT
A PHILIPPINE congressional committee agreed yesterday to send articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to lawmakers for a vote that could decide her political future
1 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Mosikili's testimony exposes serious flaws in IPID investigation process
DEPUTY National Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili has shared her experience regarding an ongoing investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) after she reported a theft almost two years ago.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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Embrace the opposite spirit: A path to inner peace
FOR your own sake, go opposite.
1 min |
March 05, 2026
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B-BBEE Commission reveals property sector transformation challenges
THE Commission on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) has expressed concerns about the lack of transformation in key areas of the property sector.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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The JSE's outperformance continues amid precious metals rally in February
SOUTH African equities once again found themselves at the front of the pack in February with FTSE/JSE Capped All Share up 7.2% month on month (m/m).
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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Progress on NHI health registration processes for citizens, service providers
PROFESSOR Nicholas Crisp, Deputy Director-General for National Health Insurance (NHI), says considerable advancements had been made towards the implementation of the department's strategy for universal health coverage.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Go bold with Stoneywood
THE Vaal Classic track stages a ten race meeting today and the third race could see Dyce's full-brother Stoneywood progressing once again.
4 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Ndimande brothers shift legal strategy, apply for bail in the AKA murder case
THE two Ndimande brothers, Malusi Dave and Siyabonga Gezani, who are charged along with five co-accused for the murders of award-winning rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and chef Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane, have abandoned their bid to challenge their incarceration at eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility.
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