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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.
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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).
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Indians are equal partners in SA's destiny
Our future need not be one of fear, invisibility or fragmentation
5 min |
November 17, 2025
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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.
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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.
1 min |
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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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Goldrush Holdings gears up for National Lottery - legal challenges loom over license award
Goldrush Holdings said the award of the R180 billion National Lottery License to 50%-held Sizekhaya Holdings has been challenged by two other bidders in the courts.
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November 17, 2025
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Between pride and perception: South Africa’s new test of maturity
THIRTY years after its democratic dawn, South Africa remains one of the most scrutinised societies on Earth. Every policy announcement, court ruling or diplomatic gesture attracts responses that ripple far beyond its borders.
5 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
UK to cut protections for refugees
BRITAIN will drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, the Labour government announced at the weekend, under new plans aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard-right.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas epic Eden Gardens victory up there with Lord’s, says Conrad
WHILST comparisons with legendary Proteas teams of yesteryear may be inevitable, this current lot under Shukri Conrad and Temba Bavuma are writing their own manuscript.
3 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Kolisi: We could see the hurt in Franco's eyes
WHILE Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus are in awe of their team’s fighting spirit, they are at their wits’ end regarding the red-card plague that has beset the team.
3 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
SA clubs aim to mirror Bafana's success as CAF groups begin
NOW that Bafana Bafana have reestablished themselves as one of the continent's giants through their AFCON and World Cup qualification, as well as the weekend's victory over Zambia, it is now the turn of the clubs to follow suit.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
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The surprising benefits of skin-to-skin contact
YOU'VE just met the love of your life, your baby. You're soaking in the tiny fingers, the soft cries, and the overwhelming mix of emotions.
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November 17, 2025
The Mercury
March in Brazil marks first big UN climate protest in years
TENS of thousands of people thronged the streets of the Amazonian city hosting COP30 talks at the weekend, dancing to thumping speakers in the first large-scale protest at a UN climate summit in years.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Understanding the legal aspects of customary marriages
IN SOUTH Africa, a customary marriage may begin with ancestral blessings, lobola payments and the union of two families - but when that union breaks down, tradition alone will not suffice.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Education department faces scrutiny over delayed sanctions for errant teachers
TEACHERS and a school principal accused of irregularities during Grade 12 examinations more than a year ago are yet to face sanctions from the Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal.
3 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
WHY THE COLOUR PURPLE IS A POWERFUL SYMBOL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
PURPLE is more than just a colour. It tells a story, stands as a symbol and makes a statement.
3 min |
November 17, 2025
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Spinmyangelssspin has them in a twist
NY chance of Queen Braganza lining up for the Gr1 Cape Fillies Guineas next month were seemingly blown out of the water as she finished down the field in the Class 4 Handicap that headed the card at Hollywoodbets Greyville yesterday.
3 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
M23, DR Congo sign new peace roadmap
THE Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework at the weekend in Qatar aimed at ending the fighting that has devastated eastern DRC.
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