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Tensions escalate between ANC and Minister Malatsi over future of SITA
A GROWING rift has emerged between the African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament and Minister of Communications Solly Malatsi regarding the future of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA).
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May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Simbine has the magic bullet, but planning is key, says coach
SOUTH African sprint sensation Akani Simbine has set himself up as the early man to beat at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this year, after powering TeamSA to gold at the Athletics World Relays in Guangzhou, China, in the 4X100m relay at the weekend.
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May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Two big scratchings from the HDJ
THERE were two big scratchings from the Hollywoodbets Durban July at first declaration stage, the Alec Laird-trained Gr 1 Premier's Champions Challenge winner Fire Attack and the Dean Kannemeyer-trained Gr 2 Gold Bracelet winner and twice Gr 1 runner up Red Palace.
3 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Congolese filmmaker makes Cannes jury
CONGOLESE director Dieudo Hamadi, pictured, sees his selection on the 2025 Cannes Film Festival jury as “recognition for a career” spent chronicling the traumas of his native DR Congo.
1 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Electromagnetism may be stable elect
APE RACING stages a 9-race programme on the Summer course at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon and, dare I say it, punters may enjoy the better of exchanges throughout the day but particularly during the first half of the race meeting.
1 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
More than half of South African employees face a mental health crisis - study
A STUDY by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) has painted a grim picture, revealing that more than half of South African employees are struggling with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and burnout due to work stress and insecurity.
1 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Malema condemns UK visa denial as an ‘act of cowardice’
JULIUS Malema has slammed the United Kingdom's decision to deny him a visa, calling it an “act of cowardice’.
3 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Former ranger caught hunting illegally
TWO suspects, including a former field ranger, are facing criminal charges after being arrested in the Skukuza section of the Kruger National Park on Sunday for illegal hunting and trespassing.
1 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
'Pedestrian road safety a priority' says Transport Deputy Minister Hlengwa
THE NATIONAL Department of Transport launched the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week campaign at one of Durban's busiest taxi ranks this Sunday as part of a concerted effort to push road safety.
2 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Boxer Retail creates 3 000 jobs amid store expansion network in South Africa
JSE-listed Boxer Retail added nearly 3 000 new jobs in the 53 weeks to March 2 after it opened more than 40 new stores and met the financial forecasts it had made to its investors on the JSE months ago.
2 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Sundowns can win No 8in Buffalo City
BUFFALO City Stadium in East London is set to come alive this Wednesday as the venue gears up to host Mamelodi Sundowns in a Betway Premiership match against the local side, Chippa United.
2 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Residents angered over water supply disruption
SOSHANGUVE township residents were left frustrated after taps ran dry over the weekend, with no clear timeline for when water will be restored.
2 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
How SABC can win the streaming wars with SABC PLUS
LAST week, the 1 million subscribers for the SABC Plus app was celebrated in Parliament, I could not help but wonder if it was a milestone worth celebrating.
2 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
CLUB MED SA at a glance
Premium Comfort Meets Authenticity
2 min |
May 13, 2025
The Mercury
Putin proposes direct peace talks
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin yesterday proposed direct talks with Ukraine aimed at ending the war, an initiative welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy who said Kyiv was willing to talk but Moscow must agree to a ceasefire.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Catholics gather to catch glimpse of pope
POPE Leo XIV was to greet the crowd from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica yesterday, leading a prayer to the Virgin Mary in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Tragic crash claims eight lives in KZN
IT WAS a grim Mother's Day for some families in the province after eight people, mostly mothers, tragically lost their lives in a devastating crash in the early hours of yesterday morning along the N2 near the Mthunzini Toll Plaza.
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May 12, 2025
The Mercury
REVIVING SOUTH AFRICA'S TOURISM INDUSTRY
AFRICA'S Travel Indaba takes place in Durban this week, and we welcome all foreign and domestic delegates who will be attending the event, which has the theme \"Unlimited Africa\" this year.
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May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Does the sycamore win?
TWO men have been found guilty of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree that stood for more than 150 years next to Hadrian's Wall, in Northumberland, the boundary between Scotland and England.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Trade unions welcome ruling reinstating Ithala's operations
LABOUR federations have described the court judgment handed down on Friday that restored some functions of Ithala SOC Limited as a victory that has renewed their faith in the justice system, adding this judgment should mark the first step towards turning Ithala into a fully fledged state bank.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Gender gap in finance, business may take a century to narrow
Underrepresentation of women in leadership and key sectors hinder inclusive development
5 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Iron out the details: easy ways to naturally boost your iron intake, improve your health
IRON is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in our health, contributing to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, facilitating oxygen transport and helping to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Agricultural machinery sales on the rise, signalling optimism in farming
THE Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has reported a significant upswing in agricultural machinery sales, marking a breath of fresh air for farmers and agricultural experts alike.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
CHIEFS' M PEOPLE PROVIDED THE SHEET ANCHOR FOR HISTORIC TRIUMPH
ON Saturday, Kaizer Chiefs claimed the Nedbank Cup title, thanks to the contributions from five key players whose names all carry the letter 'M.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Difficult weekend for Brad Binder at French MotoGP
SOUTH African MotoGP rider Brad Binder did not finish the French MotoGP after he crashed the RC16 at turn 14 at the Bugatti Circuit.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Afrikaners pursue better lives in US
Group granted refugee status by the Trump administration
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
BCCI orders IPL franchises to assemble by Tuesday
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has told all 10 IPL franchises to assemble by Tuesday, as the tournament' restart to complete its business end looms large.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Stormers' Libbok faces contract uncertainty ahead of Japan move
THE Stormers are still to sit and talk with flyhalf Manie Libbok to work out a plan around his contract with the playmaker set for a stint in Japan next season.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
China suspends cloven hoofed imports due to disease outbreak in SA
THE People’s Republic of China has suspended imports of cloven hoofed animals and related products following the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in KwaZulu-Natal and its recent spread to Mpumalanga and Gauteng.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
July is chrome-plated for Selukwe
TABLE team efforts in racing, trainers, their assistants, stable jockeys and stable staff coupled with a loyal owner base goa long way to success on the racetrack. Difficult for the smaller yards with the top jockeys hunting the best rides from bigger stables but it all paid off at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday as the five-year-old Selukwe put a smart field to bed in the Gr3 WSB 1900.
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