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The Mercury
Emerging markets weather global shocks on stronger policy frameworks
Good policies and good luck cushion emerging markets in face of global volatility, says IMF
3 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
The amazing benefits of a month without alcohol
SOBER October is here, and we all know that weekends can be a challenge to abstain, especially with events like the Springboks games, along with countless weekend braais.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
ANC Youth League calls for immediate withdrawal from GPU amid rising tensions
TENSIONS in the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) are escalating, with the ANC Youth League in KwaZulu-Natal calling for the party to withdraw from the political arrangement.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Queen Elizabeth’s shockingly tasty scrambled eggs
IMAGINE the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee swirling through the air, intertwining with the mouthwatering scent of crispy bacon sizzling in a hot pan.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Supreme Court confirms Misuzulu's legitimacy as AmaZulu King
THE Zulu royal family has called on the ‘rebelling factions’ within the family to ‘return to the kraal’ and participate in the running of the kingdom led by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, following his confirmation as the legitimate heir to the throne by the Supreme Court of Appeal.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
FUN, EFFECTIVE TIPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
AS 2025 comes to a close, many South Africans are dealing with exam stress, year-end deadlines, and the challenge of managing it all.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Durban port’s struggles laid bare in World Bank report
Rankings reveal urgent need for improvements in South Africa’s key shipping hub
3 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
B-BBEE parallels with the Australian Native Title Act
DESPITE huge demographic differences, parallels in policies between Australia and South Africa addressing inequalities regarding indigenous populations appear mired in similar controversies.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Netanyahu’s UN address no deflection
PRIME Minister Netanyahu'’s powerful message to the UN and all who hate Israel packed a huge punch!
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Embracing inclusivity in Zulu culture
The assault on LGBTIA+ community is an attack on our values
4 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Old Chinese proverb curse
HOO Boy!! Stuurm und drang! Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he hopes to announce the release of hostages being held in Gaza \"in the coming days\", according to the BBC.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa demands stronger anti-corruption measures amid Tembisa Hospital SIU revelations
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has called for tougher action against corruption, saying that it has corroded competitiveness.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
South Africans catch a break with reduced data costs
SOUTH Africans are no strangers to the rising cost of living. Grocery prices continue to rise, fuel costs swing unpredictably, and households are stretched thin trying to make ends meet.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Tomorrow’s Happy Valley selections
#9 Mr Aladdin backs up quickly from an unsuitable allweather run and is better placed back on turf at Happy Valley.
5 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
No time to sulk after Lions shoot themselves in the foot
FOR long-suffering Lions fans, the way their team conspired against themselves to lose 22-20 at the death to Zebre on Sunday was yet another Groundhog Day.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Cosatu to highlight workers’ struggles - day of action
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) is set to hold a national day of action today to mark the International Day for Decent Work.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Budget cuts blamed as KZN schools face underfunding
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has attributed the financial strain facing schools to years of government-wide budget cuts, saying the impact has been most severe on education because of the department's size.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Every country has the right to protect its borders
ESSA is being deliberately disingenuous in his letter; Unity against Nato nations is needed to ensure global justice (The Mercury 2 October 2025).
1 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
B-BBEE deal between 36ONE and Maharishi Invincibility Institute set to empower South African youth
36ONE Asset Management, a leading South African asset manager, has announced a landmark Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) deal with a consortium led by MI Capital, the investment arm of The Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII).
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Gaming as strategy: how a fast-growing sector could leapfrog South Africa forward
SOUTH Africa is standing at a defining moment. For generations, our growth has been tied to mining, manufacturing, and heavy industry — vital sectors, yes, but costly, resource-heavy, and often slow to create the kinds of broad, future-facing jobs our young population needs. Meanwhile, a new global engine is roaring ahead: gaming.
4 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
The ethics of silence: when boards choose not to act
IN GOVERNANCE, silence is rarely neutral.
5 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Corruption trial of Premier's office officials delayed
THE failure of some of the accused to pay their attorneys has delayed the resumption of the trial in the corruption case involving five senior officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Stormers assess Springbok trio ahead of Scarlets clash
THE Stormers will have three Springbok superstars with them in Wales on Friday night, but whether they play against the Scarlets is another matter.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Challenging cultural norms in relationships
I spent weeks with a group of international students teaching what constitutes healthy relationships and mental health.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Pension Funds Adjudicator reports 13% increase in complaints from two-pot challenges
THE Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) recorded a 13% increase in new complaints during the 2024/25 financial year, attributing part of the rise to challenges linked to the implementation of the two-pot retirement system and the withdrawal option.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
South African activists from Global Sumud Flotilla returning from Israel
THE South Africans who were detained in Israel after participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla are set to be released and repatriated today.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
SCOPE set to begin inquiry into RAF maladministration
THE Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will, this morning, begin its oversight inquiry into the allegations of maladministration, financial impropriety, and the misuse of public funds at the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
Teacher reinstated after unfair dismissal claims in the Western Cape
THE Western Cape Education Department, which had earlier been ordered to reinstate and back pay more than R360 000 to a Primrose Park Primary School teacher that it fired following claims of unbecoming conduct, has failed in its legal bid to have this order overturned.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
The Shepherd to round up the mob
THE Shepherd as always given the impression that his form belies his inherent ability and he can finally show that when he lines up in the Middle Stakes over 1600m on the poly at Hollywoodbets Greyville today.
4 min |
October 07, 2025
The Mercury
China's chip challenge: Matching US tech
CHINAS push to develop top-end artificial intelligence microchips is gaining momentum, but analysts say it will struggle to match the technical might of US powerhouse Nvidia within the current decade.
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