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Bafana end 23-year World Cup hoodoo
THE South African men’s national football team Bafana Bafana enjoyed a rare favour from arch-rivals Nigeria last night as they ended a 23-year World Cup qualification hoodoo.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
IMF upgrades SA’s growth outlook but warns of fragile recovery
IMF's October 2025 World Economic Outlook shows that growth is expected to hold at 1.2% in 2026
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Farewell Abrahams, a vibrant rugby coach gone too soon
“THE good die young” is something we often hear these days. But nothing could have prepared me for the shock news of the passing of 43-year-old Cape Town-born rugby coach Warren Abrahams on Friday night.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
US threats cast doubt on shipping emission deal
AN AMBITIOUS plan by the UN's shipping agency to cut maritime emissions could be scuttled at the last minute after the US threatened to impose sanctions on those supporting it.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Stellies back in CAF action aiming to turn season around
STELLENBOSCH FC will return to the CAF Confederations Cup this weekend, travelling to Equatorial Guinea to face 15 de Agosto FC at the Ebebiyin Stadium on Saturday.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Arsenal eye chance to pull clear in EPL title race
ARSENAL have a great opportunity to cement their newfound status as English Premier League title favourites when league action resumes, with closest challengers Liverpool facing an extremely challenging run in their next five fixtures.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas Women aim for perfection ahead of facing Sri Lanka
THE Proteas women have won three consecutive matches in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, having beaten New Zealand, hosts India and recently Bangladesh as they recovered impressively from the embarrassing loss to England in the first match of the tournament.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Cape Verde erupt in celebration after historic first World Cup qualification
A CARNIVAL-LIKE atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital, Praia, on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Horner's return to F1 seems plausible, but where?
CHRISTIAN Horner's abrupt departure from Red Bull earlier this year left one of the most powerful figures in modern Formula 1 on the sidelines.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Let us shed outdated measures of adressing return on investment in climate adaptation
CLIMATE change adaptation refers to the plans, measures and actions that we take to adapt to the impacts of a warming world. These impacts include increased drought and reduced soil moisture, extreme heat events, intensified rainfall, sea-level rise, which in turn multiply risks to food and water security, thus resulting in economic distress well suitable to ignite civil unrest arising from the scramble for shrinking resources.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
TB is still South Africa’s biggest killer, but it does not have to be
DESPITE being both preventable and curable, tuberculosis (TB) remains South Africa's leading cause of death, with an estimated 56 000 TB-related deaths, comprising 25 000 individuals who were HIV-negative and 31 000 individuals who were HIV-positive.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Whistleblowers face retaliation and murder
A failure of the government to recognise the dire situation
5 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Potential solution to Gaza nightmare
THE FIRST tentative steps in seeking a formula in which the Israelis and the Muslim Arabs of Gaza can peacefully coexist was taken on Monday.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Durban magistrates march to demand fair salaries
MAGISTRATES based in Durban held a placard demonstration this week to draw attention to the longstanding issues regarding their salaries.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Investing in people for a nature-positive future
AT the heart of South Africa' sustainability journey stands GreenMatter - a national partnership dedicated to developing the people, knowledge and leadership South Africa needs to thrive in a green economy.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Renewed calls for urgent heightened vehicle safety checks after Limpopo crash
THE Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) together with the local law enforcement authorities, is investigating the cause of a bus crash, in which 42 people died, on the N1 North near Ingwe Lodge in Limpopo on Sunday.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa admits he knows alleged Tembisa Hospital corruption figure Hangwani Maumela
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that he knows alleged Tembisa Hospital corruption kingpin Hangwani Maumela, after meeting him outside his Sandhurst home in 2024.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Charting the path to 2030: CPUT’s six pillars of research and innovation excellence
THE Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has been on a two-decade mission to build a vibrant, impactful research and innovation culture.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Why South Africa needs to become an electro-state
THE world is entering a new energy era, one defined by technological mastery.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Seriti Green achieves financial close on flagship Ummbila Emoyeni wind project in Mpumalanga
SERITI Green, a black-owned South African renewable energy company, on Tuesday announced that it has achieved financial close and commenced construction on the third phase of its flagship Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm in Mpumalanga.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Urgent meeting called by GPU partners
Concerns grow over Premier Thami Ntuli’s leadership
3 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
KZN Education Department rejects move to close special needs schools
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has rejected the South African National Association of Special Education's (Sanase) call to close special schools in the province.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Gold soars past $4 100 as investors reap gains despite SA’s output decline
GOLD prices have continued their record-breaking rally, driven by sustained buying from central banks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), even as South Africa's domestic gold output continues to shrink under rising production costs and regulatory pressures.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Practical habits for mental well-being at work
GOOD mental health and emotional well-being can be easy to take for granted, but keeping this balance through life’s ups and downs can be a struggle for anyone.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Tchiroma declares victory in election
CAMEROON’ opposition challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed election victory yesterday against incumbent President Paul Biya, who has been in power for 43 years, although official results for the weekend vote are not expected for two weeks.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
CACHALIA HAS NO OPTION BUT TO ACT
BY NOW, acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia must have a clear idea of what is required to rescue the SAPS from a total collapse.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa unveils 'Butterfly Strategy', a multi-market export drive amid rising protectionism
DEPUTY Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, has unveiled a new export diversification approach — dubbed the Butterfly Strategy — positioning South Africa to spread its trade wings across multiple global markets amid rising protectionism and shifting economic power.
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
De Klerk should have prosecuted Cradock Four killers, says Holomisa
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October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Arctic Wizard to wave his wand
A close inspection of weight turnarounds revealed a very interesting hypothesis in an open A Stakes over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville today but the scratching of Dean Street may have left the way open for Arctic Wizard.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
The Mercury
Bok boost won't make Ulster a walkover for Sharks at Kings Park
The Sharks will get a timely lift this weekend from the availability of more of their Springbok big guns on their return to Kings Park for their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash against Ulster, but anyone expecting a comfortable homecoming victory could be in for a surprise.
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