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Cathay Pacific unveils deal to buy jets
HONG Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said yesterday it would place an $8.1 billion (about R32bn) order for 14 Boeing jets, its first with the US aircraft maker for more than a decade.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Trump's 30% tariff threatens jobs in automotive sector
THE imposition of a 30% tariff on South African exports to the United States by the Trump administration is a devastating blow to our economy and a direct result of a visit to the Trump administration in America by Solidarity and AfriForum.
1 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Potential fireworks in PNB league final round
WITH the final rounds of the PNB Interclub Leagues set for Saturday, August 16, the stage is set for dramatic finishes to one of the tightest seasons in recent memory.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Japan will import ‘beautiful’ trucks
JAPAN will start importing Ford’s chunky F-150 pickup trucks, US President Donald Trump said as uncertainties surround the two countries’ trade accord.
1 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
How reconciliation has been used to escape accountability
IN BOTH Britain and South Africa, we are told that reconciliation is the noble path after violence.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
ONLY VOTERS WILL FIX JOBURG
VERY few people can blame Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s warning to the Dada Morero-led City of Joburg to get its finances in order or face a funding freeze.
1 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa raises alarm over United States deportees housed in eSwatini
THE South African government has raised “deep concern” following the arrival of convicted criminals, deported from the United States, in the neighbouring Kingdom of eSwatini.
3 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
WhatsApp ramps up fight against messaging scams
ACCOUNT BANS
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Nabi praises rivals while aiming for improvement this season
NASREDDINE Nabi showed good sportsmanship at the Betway Premiership launch as the Kaizer Chiefs coach congratulated colleagues who shone last season.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
SA cannot afford any more delays to Brazil poultry imports by vet inspectors at the border
MERLOG Foods is calling on the Border Management Authority (BMA) to implement the use of an online electronic verification system to verify health certificates and prevent further delays to poultry imports.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Woodruff walks home on a wing
LUCINDA WOODRUFF heads back to a wet Western Cape on Saturday with a song in her heart after a successful raid on Champions Season. Her last three runners have been winners but particularly satisfying will have been Wing Walker notching up a hat-trick of wins at Hollywoodbets Greyville yesterday to round off her raid and get her season off to a winning start. Wing Walker arrived in KZN a maiden but after a promising start when second at Hollywoodbets Scottsville he ramped up his performance, shedding his maiden by five lengths and following up with a hard-fought victory first up in handicap company.
3 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Young Mabena returns to support Mamelodi Sundowns' title quest
SIYABONGA Mabena and the other youngsters are not expected to carry Mamelodi Sundowns this season, though they must strive to succeed with every passing game.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Sirius Real Estate expands portfolio with €23.4 million acquisition in Germany and £16.13m in the UK
SIRIUS Real Estate said Wednesday it had acquired business parks in Dresden, Germany for €23.4 million (R484.4m) and Bedford, UK for £16.13m (R385.1m).
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Lula sees 'green shoots' for SMEs in South Africa
DESPITE a challenging economic period, there are clear signs of recovery and reason for optimism within the South African small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) landscape.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Specialised crime units needed for local corruption
The Mercury's excellent leading article yesterday (Deadly result of whistleblowing, August 5) highlights the peril in which whistleblowers live when trying to expose the malfeasance of individuals and organised criminal groups operating within local government structures.
1 min |
August 07, 2025
The Mercury
Beware of radioactive wasps
A RADIOACTIVE wasp nest has been found at South Carolina, in the US, at a site that once made key parts for nuclear bombs, according to the Associated Press - but officials say there is no danger.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
Ouaddou vows to keep Riveiro’s trophy legacy at Pirates
ORLANDO Pirates will embark on a season where legacy meets ambition — a campaign poised on the edge of dreams and expectation.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
Let’s buy local and boost the economy
South Africa is a proud and sovereign nation, forged in the crucible of struggle and defined by its unyielding resilience.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
What if Diddy faced justice in SA?
A legal perspective on justice and accountability
4 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
Calls for justice following the murder of Cape cyclist
I WAS shocked to the core to read of the horrific attack on cyclist Dennis Hammar, who was well known to me.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
Hunt fired up for fresh start
IT would be stretching it to say he was like a kid in a sweet shop, but Gavin Hunt has certainly got his mojo back following an uncharacteristic enforced break from the game after being sacked by SuperSport United midway through last season.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
Nabi aims for consistency with Chiefs
KAIZER Chiefs’ coach Nasreddine Nabi has admitted the days of preaching the gospel of “the process” are over, which is why they need to be consistent this season.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
Solar Sail may have too much class
THE Hollywoodbets Greyville turf hosts and eight-race card today headed by a Progress Plate over 1400m.
3 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
The JSE delivers a fifth consecutive positive monthly return in July
SOUTH African equity markets delivered a fifth consecutive positive monthly return with the FI'SE/JSE Capped SWIX Index up 2.2% month on month (m/m), leaving the local bourse 18.7% higher year to date (YTD).
2 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
10 compelling reasons to embrace self-love
It’s the longest relationship you’ll ever have, so you might as well enjoy it.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
Don't leave recyclers on the scrapheap Minister Tau
IN A WEEK where Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, signalled a strategic pivot in South Africa’s trade posture toward the United States, something extraordinary happened.
3 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
MIWAY ACHIEVES ONE OF THE INDUSTRY-LEADING OVERTURN RATIOS OF 6%, IN LATEST OMBUD REPORT
Miway has recorded one of the lowest overturn ratios (also referred to as resolved ratio) across the short-term insurance industry at just 6% - according to the recently released National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa (NFO) 2024 Annual Report.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
England face Ashes questions after dramatic India series
ENGLAND suffered an agonising six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series in recent memory ended in a 2-2 draw.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
Snow and storms forecast for parts of the country
SOUTH Africans can expect a dramatic midweek weather pattern as winter flexes its full force across the central and eastern parts of the country.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
The Mercury
Families fight Ramaphosa’s attempt to delay apartheid justice case
THE Pretoria High Court will today hear an application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government seeking to reinstate their opposition in the constitutional damages case.
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