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Radical Islam poses a significant threat to global security
IT HAS become clear that ever since the brutal attack by Hamas on innocent Israelis on October 7th, 2023, the war between the IDF and Hamas has morphed into something much more fierce than just a battle between 2 nations or groups of people.
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November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Mbeki, Motlanthe urged to run for 2027 ANC presidency
THE RACE for the ANC presidency in 2027 is rapidly gaining momentum, with influential lobbyists reportedly approaching former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe, along with billionaire Patrice Motsepe, to contest the leadership.
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November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Post Office future still under discussion as Treasury holds back on funding details
THE South African Post Office (Sapo) was not mentioned in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), so I had to ask the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his media briefing why that was so.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
McLaren nake noise over Verstappen's Brazilian GP upgrades
JEHRAN NAIDOO
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Police raid illegal liquor manufacturing site in uMlazi
POLICE have raided an illegal liquor manufacturing facility in Linda Mnom-iya, uMlazi, where suspects were found allegedly mixing ethanol with water and bottling it to look like Smirnoff vodka.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Finance minister highlights progress on debt, greylisting and investment
IN HIS Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) speech Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana detailed the promises kept over the past few years.
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November 13, 2025
The Mercury
'Lady' can be famous
A Pinnacle Stakes event for fillies and mares over 1450m and a MR92 Handicap for fillies and mares over 1200m are the two highest rated races at Turffontein Inside and the pair to beat could be Famous Lady and Rachel Wall.
5 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Arsenal leads the pack as Liverpool stumble, managerial changes escalate
THE Premier League is never short of drama, and 11 games into the 2025/26 season, early predictions have already been blown out of the water, with new narratives emerging almost weekly.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Significant progress in HIV treatment outcomes reported by KZN Health department
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is making significant strides towards improving HIV treatment outcomes, as recent data reveal a commendable performance in three leading districts.
3 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Hillary Bowling Club host colourful fund-raiser
ON Saturday, local greens were alive with colour and camaraderie during a successful fundraiser hosted by Hillary Bowling Club to support the PNB Men's Open side as they prepare for the 2026 BSA Inter-districts Championship, taking place from 9-13 March in the Western Province.
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November 13, 2025
The Mercury
BMW SA pushes ahead with electrification despite delays in government's NEV policy
BMW South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to driving the country's automotive sector into an electrified future — even as policy uncertainty threatens to slow down momentum across the industry.
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November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Treasury trims 2025 growth outlook, pins hopes on reforms to lift long-term momentum
THE National Treasury has revised South Africa's economic growth forecast for 2025 downward, citing weaker global and domestic conditions, but remains optimistic that ongoing structural reforms in energy and logistics will help the economy gain traction in the coming years.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Pollard's perfect Springbok opportunity to prove he can still compete with the youngsters
THE Springbok midfield set to take the field against Italy on Saturday offers an exciting glimpse into the future — and don’t discount the man tasked with directing play at flyhalf in Turin.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Lerena forges new path as boxer and promoter
KEVIN Lerena’s boxing career is still very much alive and looks set to reach even greater heights, yet South Africa’s fistic darling is already making a seamless transition into the promotional space.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
R10 billion Insimbi Ridge Logistics Precinct launched in Cato Ridge
THE R10 billion Insimbi Ridge Logistics Precinct is set to transform the Cato Ridge area into a logistics powerhouse.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
US risks losing economic influence in SA
WHEN President Cyril Ramaphosa attends G20 gatherings, South Africa finds itself courted by the world's biggest economies.
3 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Godongwana confident on debt stabilisation as fiscal consolidation gains momentum
FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana has assured the markets that South Africa is on track to restore fiscal sustainability, stabilise public debt, and improve spending efficiency, even in a challenging low-growth environment.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Woolworths Holdings reports 7.7% share price increase amid strong sales growth
WOOLWORTHS Holdings’ share price shot up 7.7% Wednesday morning after it said sales have increased in all its business segments in the 19 weeks to November 9, the higher-end retailer said Wednesday.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Never forget: A young gunner's tale of survival in WWII
AT THE outbreak of World War II, fifteen-year-old Ernest William Greer Smith volunteered for the Royal Navy.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
SA to launch R15 billion infrastructure bond to boost project investment levels
THE government will launch a R15 billion infrastructure bond soon to help fund badly needed infrastructure projects, which, in turn, should provide a stimulus for faster economic growth and job creation in the economy.
3 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Newcastle Municipality launches aggressive R2.3bn debt collection drive
THE Newcastle Municipality has launched a major Debt Collection and Revenue Enhancement Drive to recover more than R2.3 billion owed by residents, businesses, and government institutions, a debt burden that has left the municipality facing a monthly shortfall of over R40 million.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Early stars shine in Betway Premiership
THE 2025/26 Betway Premiership season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, with early signs pointing to a fiercely contested battle at both ends of the table.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Transnet has not yet met its own targets, but there is progress
ALTHOUGH Transnet has not yet met its own targets, the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) notes that progress has been made. In particular, the Treasury said that Transnet's freight rail volumes increased in 2024/25 and port volumes have stabilised.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Poverty is at the heart of SA's problems
THE biggest ticking time bomb we have in our imbalanced country is massive poverty involving more than 50 million of our brothers and sisters.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Phala Phala case under review by NPA, Batohi confirms
NATIONAL Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi has said the decision not to prosecute anyone in connection with the Phala Phala scandal was being reviewed.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Finance Minister lowers inflation target to 3% to ease cost of living and boost stability
South African Reserve Bank defends lower inflation target as key to boosting real incomes and spending
3 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Rassie's secret formula
AN AMUSING snippet comes this way. Rassie Erasmus, Springbok rugby coach, is working on a secret formula that will make it impossible for the Boks to be defeated.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
BATOHI'S LAST CHANCE TO REDEEM HERSELF
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) under the leadership of Shamila Batohi does not have a good story to tell in securing convictions in high-profile corruption/ state capture related cases.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Constitutional Court's surname ruling promotes freedom of choice
THE landmark decision of the Constitutional Court in Jordaan vs Minister of Home Affairs stated that either spouse can take the other's surname, alternatively resume a previous surname, or add a previous surname to their current one without gender distinction.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
The Mercury
Google unveils €5.5bn investment in Germany
GOOGLE unveiled its biggest investment in Germany this week, pledging €5.5 billion (about R109m) for a new data centre and other projects, as Europe seeks to catch up in the AI race.
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