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From dream to disaster: Pirates face mission impossible in Africa
ORLANDO Pirates’ CAF Champions League ambitions hang by a thread after a humbling 3-0 defeat to St Eloi Lupopo in Lubumbashi.
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October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Contradiction of his own comments
IN AN attempt to save himself from mounting pressure within the ANC, President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his address to the National Council of Provinces, slammed the DA-led Western Cape’s governance record, yet conveniently failed to mention the collapsing Eastern Cape Province — the heartland of the ANC.
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October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Structural reforms lay the foundation, but investment confidence remains the missing link - BLSA
ONE OF the challenges of the structural reforms we have been working with the government to deliver is the patience required for the payoff.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
How Africa’s gaming sector can power impactful development
AFRICA'S gaming sector is expanding rapidly, attracting attention not just for its entertainment value but for the social and economic opportunities it presents.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Optasia targets over 50% revenue growth as it prepares for JSE listing
OPTASIA, an innovative player in Al-enabled micro financing and airtime credit solutions, revealed its plans to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) this November, targeting revenue growth exceeding 50% for its financial year ending in 2025, and over 25% in 2026.
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October 21, 2025
The Mercury
SPCA team heroically saves dog guarding deceased owner
IN A DEEPLY distressing turn of events, the Randwest SPCA (SPCA Randfontein & Westonaria) team recently faced an experience that will forever remain etched in their memories.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Translating runway trends into real-life fashion
FASHION week/month has come and gone. Paris dazzled, Milan turned heads, and New York proved that minimalism is here to stay.
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October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Protesters demand accountability: Calls for Ramaphosa's resignation grow
A GROUP of protesters from #Standup South Africa and Enough is Enough braved the cold and rainy weather on Monday, marching to the Union Buildings, where they demanded President Cyril Ramaphosa step down.
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October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Spear REIT continues to show robust growth with increased income and portfolio expansions
SPEAR REIT’s distributable income increased by a commendable 5.21% to 43.78 cents for the six months ending August 31, 2025, after a period of notable property acquisitions.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Chiefs out to end winless run as Kaze eyes crucial victory
KAIZER Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze is determined to see his side rediscover their winning touch when they face a stubborn Siwelele FC outfit in their Betway Premiership clash at the FNB Stadium tomorrow evening (7:30pm kickoff).
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Agriculture Master Plan driving steady growth in the sector, says Steenhuisen
MINISTER of Agriculture John Steenhuisen said that the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP) is proving to be a step in the right direction for the agricultural sector.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
The intermediary trap: How misaligned incentives cost Africa's BoP billions in unrealised GDP
LAST week offered a striking juxtaposition.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Companies encouraged to expand into global markets through UAE partnership
SOUTH African businesses have been given a clear roadmap for international expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the country is actively seeking new trade corridors and investment opportunities.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Last Ebola patient discharged, marking the outbreak’s end
ON SUNDAY, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reached a significant milestone in its fight against the Ebola outbreak, as the last patient was discharged.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
China’s economic growth slows
CHINA'S economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed Monday, the slowest pace in a year in the face of trade headwinds and a stubborn domestic consumer slump.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Piastri urges calm as Verstappen’s title charge gathers pace
SERIES leader Oscar Piastri has called for a calm review of his recent frustrating form and rejected calls for McLaren to prioritise one driver after he finished fifth in Sunday’s US GP.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Kgatlana and Co begin journey to retake Africa crown
BANYANA Banyana’ road to redemption begins this week as Desiree Ellis’ side kicks off their 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying campaign against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas women ready for Pakistan clash, insists Klaas
THE Proteas Women are primed for another showdown as they take on their Pakistan counterparts at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today, aiming to fortify their ICC Womens Cricket World standing.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Mchunu faces tough questioning from MPs over PKTT disbandment
SUSPENDED Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will not only conclude his testimony with evidence leader Advocate Norman Arendse tomorrow, but Members of Parliament (MPs) will also grill him as they feel that he still has a lot to account for.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Frank struggles to explain Spurs’ poor home record
THOMAS Frank admitted he had no instant solution for Tottenham's miserable home record after his side crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday.
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Bok squad selections bring joy and heartbreak
SPRINGBOK Squad announcements inevitably produce disappointment and happiness in equal measure.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
The Factory brace for PSG test as Bade faces hometown club
BAYER Leverkusen, still rebuilding after a turbulent summer, face perhaps the toughest test in club football when they host European champions Paris Saint-Germain today.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Nintendo aims to make 25 million Switch 2s to set gaming history
NINTENDO has asked suppliers to produce as many as 25 million units of the Switch 2 by the end of March 2026, setting the company up for record first-year sales of a console that’s already reached high-water marks for the global gaming sector.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Gaza ceasefire ‘still in force’
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said at the weekend that a ceasefire in Gaza was still holding after Israel carried out deadly strikes on the territory over alleged truce violations by Hamas.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Rassie’s Springbok squad proves no one is untouchable
THERE isa “changing of the guard” feel to the 36-man Springbok squad about to depart for Europe, with some World Cup winners relegated to the sidelines and a growing group of youngsters replacing them.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Plumtree under pressure as winless Sharks search for answers
THIS season's Sharks are looking alarmingly like the same side that stumbled through parts of last season until a late recovery in the United Rugby Championship (URC) took them to the semifinals - disjointed, error-prone and unable to turn potential into points.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
Maharaj urges calm after Proteas rue missed chances
KESHAV Maharaj acknowledged the Proteas were disappointed to have dropped four catches but refused to apportion blame after the tourists had to settle for limiting Pakistan to 259/5 on an attritional opening day of the second Test.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
GUCCI OWNER SELLS BEAUTY DIVISION TO L'OREAL
DEBT-laden French luxury group Kering is selling its beauty products business including its leading perfume brand Creed to cosmetics giant L'Oreal in a deal worth $4.6 billion, the companies said
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
President faces economic crisis
BOLIVIANS elected Rodrigo Paz as president at the weekend, selecting the centre-right senator and economist to address the country’s worst economic crisis in 40 years.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Mercury
China’s economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
CHINA'S economic growth slipped below 5 percent in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed Monday, the slowest pace in a year in the face of trade headwinds and a stubborn domestic consumer slump.
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