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CESA calls for action to improve maintenance, governance and technical capacity of SA’s roads
SOUTH Africa's road infrastructure is the backbone of our economy and vital for the safety and mobility of our people. Yet there's a persistent gap between the engineering expertise we have and the reality of managing and developing our roads effectively.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
WHY AUNTS MATTER JUST AS MUCH AS MOTHERS IN RAISING GIRLS
WHEN I left the Eastern Cape for Cape Town all those years ago, I thought I was just coming here to study.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Sars clean up is an important victory after state capture years
ONE OF THE challenges of being a noisy democracy is that in our hunt for scandals, we often miss important victories, especially those that improve the lives of the working class.
4 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Parliament sets sights on probing allegations of "mega-looting" at PIC
Parliament confirms probe into threat to R3.5 trillion in public servants' pensions portfolio
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Renergen reports increased interim taxed loss, advances Virginia Gas Project
RENERGEN increased its taxed loss to R139.7 million from R70.4m for the six months to end-August 2025, but it was a period of many initiatives aimed at getting the helium and liquefied natural gas (LNG) Virginia Gas Project (VGP) to run at nameplate capacity.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Sacha has magic feel for the game, says Rassie
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus is delighted with his team's 61-7 defeat of Japan at the weekend, but says the match was always a warm-up for this week's monumental encounter with France in Paris.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa accelerates economic reforms as Operation Vulindlela gains momentum
SOUTH Africa's ambitious reform drive under Operation Vulindlela gained significant traction in the second quarter of 2025/26, with notable progress in the energy, logistics, and digital transformation sectors, according to the latest progress report released on Friday.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Pakistan seal T20 series win as Proteas show growing pains
SOUTH Africa's young T20 side learnt some harsh lessons in Lahore on Saturday night as Pakistan completed a 2-1 comeback series win with a four-wicket victory in the decider ~ exposing the Proteas’ inexperience but also, coach Shukri Conrad believes, helping to paint a clearer picture for next year’s T20 World Cup.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Masotti throws support behind under-fire Plumtree
THE Sharks’ American boss, Marco Masotti, has come out in support of beleaguered coach John Plumtree and says help is on the way as the team negotiates a difficult start to the United Rugby Championship.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Impala Platinum first quarter 6E production declines 5% amid rising prices
Impala Platinum Holdings' share price fell 4.89% on Friday after the mining group reported that 6E production volumes had decreased by 5% through the group's first quarter to September 30.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Civilian deaths spark protests following Biya's election
THE death of a father in Cameroon's coastal city of Douala, who witnesses said was shot dead by a soldier, underscored the fear gripping the country since the contested reelection of President Paul Biya.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
US cuts interest rates to lowest bank rate in three years - Chris Harmse
The US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has cut interest rates for the second time this year. The FOMC officials agreed to another 25 basis points (0.25%) cut, that lowers its benchmark lending rate to a range between 3.75% and 4%.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Department of Agriculture defends itself after wasteful spending audit
THE Department of Agriculture has moved to defend itself following concern over the Auditor-General's report indicating a qualified audit opinion and a surge in fruitless and wasteful expenditure during the 2024/25 financial year.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Experienced stars set to dominate Broos’ squad
HUGO Broos is set to put his head on the block later this week, and announce the final 23-member squad that will face Zambia in an international friendly next Saturday.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
IT'S TIME TO JAIL THE LOOTERS
THE tide of corruption that has long eroded the foundations of our nation is finally, and forcefully, being exposed.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
The rails we lost: How South Africa squandered its continental mandate for rolling stock
IN 2015, the African Union (AU) assigned South Africa the continental mandate to lead the manufacturing of rolling stock for Africa. The decision recognised South Africa's industrial base, engineering expertise and infrastructure as the continent's most advanced. It was an opportunity to anchor regional industrialisation, create skilled employment and supply trains, coaches and components to a growing African market.
5 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Dixon clears the run way
It is something of a mystery why Mark Dixon does not get more support because he is a more than capable horseman given the right stock. I suppose that goes for all but he was in the winner's circle twice on Friday night starting with Cleartherunway in the card opener followed by Captain's Christy in the seventh.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Stalemate against Bucs highlights growing parity, says Cardoso
THE current Betway Premiership season will have a different script due to different casts compared to previous campaigns, but Mamelodi Sundowns are ready to ensure that they remain the ultimate winners.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
How your belly button can determine the success of your tummy tuck
NAVEL CHIC
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
City says major progress made on water leaks, sanitation challenges
ETHEKWINI mayor Cyril Xaba has stated that the city is on track to reduce the massive water losses it experiences each year.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Preparations underway for King Misuzulu's traditional wedding
THOUSANDS of people, including high profile guests, are expected to descend on the Zulu kingdom next week for the traditional wedding of Amazulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini to Nomzamo Myeni at Kwakhangela-mankengane palace.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
LONDON OPEC+ looks to set further hike oil output
SAUDI Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the Opec+ alliance were expected to agree to further hike oil production in a virtual meeting yesterday, as the group continues to seek greater market share.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
MTN Nigeria roars back to profitability with stellar nine-month results
MTN Nigeria Communications delivered a resounding financial comeback, reporting a robust performance for the nine months to September 30, 2025 - a N750.2 billion taxed profit marked a dramatic turnaround from a N514.9bn loss in the same period last year.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
MARK RUBERY CHESS
Chess inspires a variety of comments from its vassals. Here follows an interesting selection.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Youssef backs in-form Petersen for Bafana recall
KAIZER Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef believes goalkeeper Brandon Petersen is edging closer to earning a recall to Bafana Bafana after a string of commanding performances this season.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
All Blacks rally to soldier on against Ireland
NEW Zealand overcame a 10-point deficit to secure a hard-fought 26-13 victory over 14-man Ireland at Soldier Field on Saturday, opening their bid for an Autumn Nations Series Grand Slam.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
SA automotive sector faces pressure as wage talks stall and production outlook weakens
SOUTH Africa's automotive manufacturing industry is facing renewed strain amid stalled wage negotiations between employers and unions, with industry leaders warning that 2025 production levels could fall short of last year's already subdued output.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
China's new law: only degree-holding influencers can discuss professional topics
NETIZENS DIVIDED
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
No charity from Atticus Finch
ATTICUS FINCH made a 'mockery' of the Gr2 Allied Steelrode-Onamission Charity Mile field at Turffontein on Saturday finishing with a flourish to outgun the Sean Tarry pair of Callmegeterix and Rodeo Drive.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Parliament launches inquiry to address crisis of statutory rape
PARLIAMENT has initiated an inquiry aimed at obtaining public submissions on statutory rape of young girls and to review existing legislation with a view to amending the law where necessary.
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