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Legislature debates KZN taxi permits
THE frustration faced by minibus taxi owners in receiving their operating permits in KwaZulu-Natal due to delays by the Department of Transport (DOT) came under focus at the KZN Legislature yesterday.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Durban City’s Hunt out to keep the underdog spirit alive in Carling Knockout battle against Richards Bay
DURBAN City coach Gavin Hunt is hoping his side can ride the wave of “Carling Knockout Cup magic” as they prepare for a tough quarterfinal showdown against Richards Bay at the Mhlathuze Sport Complex tomorrow at 3pm.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
Verstappen chasing glory as McLaren duo bid to bounce back
MAX Verstappen chases a fourth win in five starts this weekend as he bids to heap more pressure on McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the Mexico City Grand Prix, one of his most rewarding tracks.
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October 24, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa's Integrated Energy Resource Plan: A marked shift towards wind power
THE Integrated Energy Resource Plan 2025 which envisages some R2.2 trillion of new investment into the energy sector, will see wind power increase from 8% of installed generation capacity to 24%, or 34 000MW by 2039, while coal will remain the chief source of power at 27% of South Africa's capacity.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Crypto architects accused of fraud
The designers of a cryptocurrency launched by US First Lady Melania Trump in January were accused in court filings this week of organising the operation knowing that the digital currency's value would plummet.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Call for Ministers to halt Randjesfontein Pan-African Parliament project
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) will call on Minister Lamola and DIRCO to halt the Randjesfontein Pan-African Parliament (PAP) project.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Students are gambling their NSFAS allowances away
ACTIONSA is deeply concerned by reports that some students at tertiary education institutions are using their National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances to gamble on online betting platforms.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Missile strikes hit Kyiv in border clash
Russian overnight missile strikes hit several districts in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials reported early yesterday, as both sides confirmed cross-border attacks in the latest flare-up of the conflict.
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October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Banyana held by DRC in WAFCON first-leg qualifier
BANYANA Banyana were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kinshasa last night.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Türkiye extends troop deployment
The Turkish parliament this week approved a presidential motion extending the mandate of Turkish troops stationed in Iraq and Syria for an additional three years.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
63 confirmed dead in Uganda crash
At least 63 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a road accident on a major highway in western Uganda early yesterday, according to local police.\"
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October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Kayser Baird claim Spring Classic title
WESTVILLE Bowling Club's annual Spring Classic once again proved why sponsored tournaments are such a magnet for top-class competition.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Chrome Tourmaline takes on the best
THE two highest rated races at the Vaal meeting today are a MR 97 handicap for fillies and mares over 1000m and a Graduation Plate over 1200m.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Inflation edges up to 3.4% in September as meat prices surge on Foot and Mouth Disease
SOUTH Africa's annual consumer inflation ticked up slightly to 3.4% in September from 3.3% in August, according to Statistics South Africa on Wednesday.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Premier unveils bold plan to revive KZN towns
Transforming local economies for shared prosperity
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Mo Salah has to find his own mojo without Trent
ONE plus one makes 11.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Why young South Africans are raising plants, not kids
IN A WORLD where the terms \"rich aunty\", \"DINKS\" (dual income, no kids) and \"childfree by choice\" are common vocab, a fresh phenomenon is sprouting in South African homes.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Jacob Zuma faces potential loss of home and pension over R28.9 million court order
IF FORMER President Jacob Zuma does not pay back the R28.9 million to the State as ordered by the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, yesterday, he could lose his home as well as part of his State pension benefit.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Dyche targets fresh start
NOTTINGHAM Forest will be hoping it is third time lucky as new manager Sean Dyche takes over the reins of the two-time European champions for the visit of Porto in the Uefa Europa League tonight.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Khoi San communities deserve a fair deal
I HAVE no inclination to show general support for any political party in this country except perhaps the ANC, for their somewhat solid constitution. (So much the sad pity that wanton corruption still reigns within this party....!)
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Durban Chamber Gala Dinner: Reviving, Reforming and Reinventing eThekwini
THE Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Annual Gala Dinner, which is a longstanding event on the city’s business calendar, takes place on October 29 at the PlayGlobe at Suncoast Casino.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa’s media and entertainment sector strengthens its digital lead
SOUTH Africa's entertainment and media (E&M) industry is entering a period of steady, digitally driven growth, with PwC's Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025-2029 projecting that the country will remain the continent's largest and most mature E&M market.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Bongo, bongo, bongo...
A RARE eastern mountain bongo calf has been born at a safari park in Bedfordshire, according to the BBC, marking a significant milestone for one of the world’s most endangered large mammals.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Outdated employment contracts put SMMEs at legal risk
IN THE ever-evolving landscape of South Africa's small and mid-sized enterprises (SMMEs), outdated employment contracts are transforming from an overlooked concern to a significant legal risk.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Man United stun Liverpool at home
IT'S THE biggest talking point of the weekend: how Man United stunned Premier League champions, Liverpool.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Madlanga Commission hears Organised Crime unit chief was funded by Cat Matlala
THE national head of the SAPS Organ-ised Crime unit, Major General Richard Shibiri, had direct communication with attempted-murder accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, and money was paid for information on how to counter certain police investigations.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Government seeking R100 billion in pledges at KZN Investment Conference
THE billions of rand in investment pledges from the private sector will be spread throughout the province to benefit all of KwaZulu-Natal’s residents.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
From Taiwan to the G20: Why South Africa must keep all doors open
AT THE United Nations, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted that trade is increasingly being used as a geopolitical weapon.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Parliament demands transparency on Eskom’s R5.7bn smart meter rollout
Parliament calls for full disclosure on procurement process, suppliers and empowerment
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
‘ALL BILL’ COULD BE DA’S DO OR DIE MOMENT
THE DAs Economic Inclusion for All Bill, introduced to replace the existing BEE policy, is one of the few, if not the only chance it has to truly test its influence in the Government of National Unity (GNU).
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