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South Africans brace for fuel price hike
SOUTH Africans will face another round of fuel price increases starting Wednesday, with possible significant hikes in petrol and diesel costs.
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May 05, 2026
The Mercury
Workers unite globally to support Palestinian trade unions' campaign
PALESTINIAN trade unions have called on international workers and unions around the world to unite and take action against Israel’s actions in Gaza.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Junior Boks punish ill-disciplined Wallabies to seal title
THE Junior Springboks made the Junior Wallabies pay for an ill-disciplined display that saw them shown three yellow cards in the first 40 minutes of their round-two clash in the U20 Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha yesterday afternoon.
1 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
South Africa’s journey: 32 years of democracy and the path forward
WE HAVE much to celebrate and much to strive for as the nation celebrates 32 years of democracy and Workers’ Month.
4 min |
May 04, 2026
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Will oil prices and the rand recover from the current global turmoil?
THE GEO-political uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz and the vulnerable ceasefire between the US and Iran, pushed both the Brent oil price as well as the Rand exchange rate to their worst levels since 28 February (the day of the first attacks on Iran).
3 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Navigating life in low functioning families together
PEOPLE from low-functioning families tend to...lie and exaggerate when it's just as easy to tell the truth.
1 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
"What the anti-Trump narrative has cultivated in American politics.
AS A reliable disseminator of the antiTrump narrative, it was surprising that Thyagaraj Markandan did not include the currently favoured designation of President Trump as a \"fascist\" in his rant about the \"vile\" 47th President \"spreading hatred,\" indulging in \"violent invective\" and \"foul language\" (The Mercury, April 30).
1 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
R20 million car spend for traditional leaders faces scrutiny
Concerns raised over transparency and sustainability in vehicle allocation for KwaZulu-Natal's traditional councils
3 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
KZN legislature debates protests against illegal foreign nationals, revealing divisions
A CONTENTIOUS debate on the protests against illegal foreign nationals and the broader issues of migration and xenophobia in KwaZulu-Natal’s legislature, highlighted the deep divisions among political parties.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Parliamentary committee and USAF CEO clash over foreign academics issue
THE Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Tebogo Letsie, has spoken out against a statement made by Universities South Africa (USAF), saying that the committee has been confronted with growing concerns about the employment of foreign academics.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Keet’s emotional football journey ends
DARREN
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
UAE exit from Opec signals economic independence
THE withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) signals a broader transition toward greater economic and strategic autonomy, a Kuwaiti political analyst said in a recent interview.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Sun International adapts to digital shift in the gambling market
SUN International is already executing on a five-year strategy they adopted last year to unlock the group's full potential, and the gambling and resorts group's performance year-to-date is broadly in line with the second half of the last financial year.
3 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Africa adopts Addis Ababa Declaration as leaders urge action on SDGs and climate
AFRICAN leaders have issued a stark warning that the continent is falling behind on global development and climate goals, adopting a new declaration that calls for urgent, coordinated action to reverse slow progress and deliver tangible results.
1 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Reawakening SA’s united labour movement
INTERNATIONAL Workers’
6 min |
May 04, 2026
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South Africa pushes to reduce chicken imports as Poultry Masterplan enters second phase
SOUTH Africa is intensifying efforts to boost domestic poultry production and reduce reliance on imports, as government and industry stakeholders formally committed to implementing Phase 2 of the Poultry Masterplan.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Man United secure Champions League place
MANCHESTER
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
KZN police killings are 'a direct assault on state' - Popcru
POLICE killings in KwaZulu-Natal have drawn sharp condemnation from a community safety structure and a police union following two separate incidents that left two police officers dead and one seriously injured.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Supreme Court to examine appeal in road rage incident
THE Supreme Court of Appeal will take a look at the legal challenge by Advocate Roeloff du Plessis SC, a former acting judge, against a judgment that gives the National Prosecuting Authority the green light to prosecute Du Plessis with attempted murder.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Progress or expectation for Chiefs?
KAIZER Chiefs are closing in on a return to CAF interclub football — but the bigger question is whether that should be celebrated or simply expected.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
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China's disaster risk reduction efforts
A UN OFFICIAL has praised China's approach to disaster risk reduction and resilience-building, describing it as strongly “people-centred” and offering valuable lessons for global efforts.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
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BRICS+ Series: Brazil advances trade co-operation in dual policy push
MERCOSUR-EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
2 min |
May 04, 2026
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Narine becomes first bowler to complete 200 wickets with single franchise
SUNIL
2 min |
May 04, 2026
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Gautrain expansion and issues of land expropriation and compensation
THE proposed expansion of the Gautrain station network has propelled the land expropriation law back into the national debate, with thousands of Gauteng property owners wanting clarity on what the Constitution requires and how compensation must be handled.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Durban City's fairytale: Nedbank Cup kings built on collective belief
Durban City FC interim coach Sifiso 'Pitso' Dladla has emphasised the importance of collective effort after guiding the club to a historic Nedbank Cup triumph, capping a remarkable debut season in the Betway Premiership.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Arsenal hit stride to go six points clear, West Ham loss offers Spurs hope
ARSENAL stormed six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres put Fulham to the sword in a 3-0 win, while West Ham's defeat at Brentford offered Tottenham a lifeline in the battle for survival.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
Oil price shock as Brent Crude hits $126 – but will it affect May’s fuel price?
OIL prices surged to four-year highs of around $126 per barrel on Thursday after US President Donald Trump indicated that the naval blockade against Iran could last for months.
1 min |
May 04, 2026
The Mercury
UAE exit from OPEC+ signals structural shift, analysts warn of weaker oil prices ahead
THE decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to leave OPEC+ after nearly six decades is set to reshape global oil market dynamics, weakening the cartel’s pricing power and accelerating a shift toward higher competition and lower prices in the years ahead.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
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Ouaddou backs rest period to fuel title charge
ORLANDO Pirates FC head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes his side’s recent break from action could prove crucial as they prepare for the decisive phase of a tightly contested Betway Premiership title race.
2 min |
May 04, 2026
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Resilient Reit ready to grow in 2026 with prospects boosted by energy initiatives
RESILIENT
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