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The Mercury
Police probe into Goolam Vawda ongoing amidst spat over 'contract'
GAUTENG police say they are continuing to investigate the social media abuse case opened by former Cabinet minister Lindiwe Sisulu against activist Goolam Vawda, as Vawda finds himself in a spat with the Sunday World newspaper over a 'reneged contract.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
DA’S SECRECY WEAKENS FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
THE DA has been one the main parties making the loudest noise about alleged police infiltration by criminal cartels while conveniently ignoring the secrecy that continues to shroud a similar issue where it governs in the Western Cape.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Glencore reports significant drop in ferrochrome production
GLENCORE'S ferrochrome production fell by 51% to 436 kt year-to-date to September 31 after operations at its Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters were suspended in May and June 2025 respectively, the London and JSE listed group said.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
At least 64 killed in war-like Rio drug raids
BODIES piled up in poor neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro this week as police launched their biggest ever raids on the city's drug traffickers, leaving at least 64 dead in warlike scenes.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Two employers and 47 illegal workers arrested in major labour inspection in Mandeni
TWO employers and 47 illegal foreign nationals have been arrested in a largescale inspection blitz carried out by the Department of Employment and Labour in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mandeni, in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Linde highlights South Africa cricket's depth after dominant victory over Pakistan
GEORGE Linde could not hide his satisfaction after a somewhat experimental South African side brushed aside Pakistan in the first T20 International in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Fitness boss Rush Tush: why women must stop apologising for their success
FITNESS influencer and unapologetic boss Rush Tush, real name Rushda Moosajee, is here to remind us all that women don't need to apologise for success.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Fugitive ex-PM says Bangladesh vote risks deepening divide
BANGLADESH'S fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina warned yesterday that holding elections without her party - the first since her overthrow - was \"sowing the seeds\" of further division in her country.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Sundowns' Premiership reign set to be tested as Pirates close in
SO often, Mamelodi Sundowns have been the hunter - the ruthless predator that has feasted on its prey with the utmost brutality.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
PayInc Net Salary Index points to firmer job market in 03 as salaries rise
THE PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2.1 million earners in South Africa, increased for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Weekend of drama, colour and class
A PACKED weekend of bowls delivered every ingredient fans could hope for - suspense, colour, camaraderie and some truly memorable performances.
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October 30, 2025
The Mercury
KZN Transport SCOPA hearing uncovers failures
THE DA is deeply concerned by the findings presented in the Auditor-General's (AG) report and by responses received by the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) during the KZN Department of Transport (DoT) hearing held this week.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
NZ police raid shipping insurer
NEW Zealand police raided a shipping insurer's offices over allegations it offered cover to tankers breaking Russian sanctions, a senior detective said yesterday.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas Women crush England in 'unreal' victory
THESE really are amazing times for South African cricket.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Primary Health Properties gets competition green light for Assura acquisition
PRIMARY Health Properties (PHP) has confirmed that UK authorities have raised no competition concerns regarding its proposed £1.7 billion (R22.61 billion) acquisition of Assura plc.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa becomes the first country to robe court interpreters
SOUTH Africa is now the first country to officially robe court interpreters - a step taken to recognise the important role interpreters play in the justice system.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
HPCSA sanctions Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng for unprofessional conduct
THE South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) welcomes the ruling by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) finding Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, guilty of unprofessional conduct for using abusive and inappropriate language on social media and for bringing the medical profession into disrepute.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
ATNS targets November to fix flight procedures at Kruger airport, full upgrade by mid-2026
THE Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has set late November as the earliest date to resolve issues with Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), while aiming to complete similar work at Polokwane Airport by Christmas Day.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
How to address South Africa's food security crisis despite government policies
SOUTH Africa's food security is getting worse, despite the government spending billions to try to stop hunger levels rising.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
SA campuses can lead fight against e-waste
Potential to produce environmentally conscious graduates
3 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Banyana set their sights on Wafcon glory
BANYANA Banyana delivered another memorable performance as they secured qualification for next year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations, set to be hosted in Morocco.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Illicit financial flows drain Africa's mineral wealth – Greenpeace
AFRICA is losing billions of dollars every year through illicit financial flows (IFFs) from its mineral sector, undermining the continent's potential to benefit from the global clean energy transition, according to a new report by Greenpeace Africa on Wednesday.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Blood in the Tank – Sharks recognise a ‘multifaceted’ problem as Plumtree and Powell set for new roles
THE Sharks will conduct a forensic analysis of their business as they come to grips with a disappointing start to their United Rugby Championship campaign, with coach John Plumtree and Director of Rugby Neil Powell hardly the only ones going under the spotlight.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
No more mixing and matching as Springboks lock in core combinations
SPRINGBOK head coach Rassie Erasmus could've easily continued his experimentation with combinations for the first Test against Japan this Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
EThekwini steps up urgent sewer pipe repairs and pump station security
THE eThekwini Municipality says it is making progress in repairing broken sewer lines and pump stations, and it is also increasing security around municipal infrastructure.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Food prices rise again as household costs edge higher in October - PMBEJD
THE Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) has raised concern over another increase in the cost of household food baskets, warning that poor and low-income households are being pushed deeper into food insecurity.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Captain Wolvaardt: a cricketer for the ages
On this occasion, I watched from afar as Laura Wolvaardt delivered the innings of a lifetime.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
OUTA report reveals MPs 'working harder' but accountability still lacking
THE Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says while South Africa's 7th Parliament has become more active, its oversight efforts still lack consequence.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
Points – but no thrills, alas
Perhaps there's just too much rugby these days; the fellows are getting physically and mentally exhausted.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Mercury
MTN Ghana's service revenue surges by 36.3% in third quarter
MTN Ghana, a subsidiary of JSE-listed MTN Group, maintained its solid growth trajectory of the first half with service revenue increasing by 36.3% in the third quarter to end September 2025, compared with the same period last year.
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