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ANC pledges solidarity with Palestine
Trump warns of ‘real starvation’ in Gaza
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July 29, 2025
The Mercury
Germany advances South Africa's Just Energy Transition with R10bn loan
GERMANY has finalised a €500 million (around R10.4 billion) loan aimed at supporting South Africa's Just Energy Transition (JET) through the KFW Development Bank (KFW).
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July 29, 2025
The Mercury
The water, energy, food nexus: A catalyst for equitable growth and resilient futures
THE interdependence of water, energy, and food systems is crucial for securing essential services, fostering economic growth, and protecting vulnerable communities. This nexus is particularly significant in South Africa and the broader Global South, where water scarcity, energy instability, and food insecurity are deeply interconnected issues, each exacerbating the others.
3 min |
July 29, 2025
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Valterra Platinum's transition year: Profit falls 81% as new opportunities emerge
VALTERRA Platinum's half-year profit slumped 81% in a pivotal period of transition that saw the demerger from Anglo American, the launch of a new identity, and a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
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July 29, 2025
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Tetra Pak addresses changing consumption dynamics through innovation in South Africa
TETRA PAK South Africa managing director, Klaus Plenge, has underscored the imperative for food manufacturers to innovate amidst mounting sustainability demands and a heightened focus on food safety.
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July 29, 2025
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Sindiso Magaqa's family welcomes arrest of alleged mastermind
THE family of the assassinated former ANC youth secretary Sindiso Magaqa has welcomed the arrest of a former Umzimkhulu municipal manager.
1 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
Dismissal of Minister Nkabane is a big win for South Africans
IN A political environment often plagued by endless consultations and strategic fence-sitting, President Cyril Ramaphosa has done the unthinkable: he fired someone. And not just anyone.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
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NEW #NONOSEJOB TREND ON TIKTOK EMBRACES UNFILTERED BEAUTY
BEAUTY culture has, for years, dictated a singular message: fix it, hide it, smooth it out.
3 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
UN on two-state solution for Israel
FRANCE and Saudi Arabia led the charge yesterday to revive the moribund push for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at a UN conference in New York.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
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HIV testing in South Africa plummets as US foreign aid cuts take their toll
SOUTH Africa has seen a significant drop in HIV testing rates since the US withdrew foreign aid in January this year. The suspension, which notably affected the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has had immediate repercussions on global health initiatives.
1 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
Banyana face coaching crossroads
SAFA finds itself in a race against time as it faces crucial decisions regarding the leadership of the senior national women's football team, Banyana Banyana.
1 min |
July 29, 2025
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GUNMAN KILLS FOUR IN MASS SHOOTING IN THAILAND
A GUNMAN killed four security guards and wounded one other person in a mass shooting at a popular fresh food market in Thailand's capital yesterday, police said.
1 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
How Al is reshaping banking talent
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is disrupting every phase of the banking value chain - including, critically, the recruitment of a workforce equipped to navigate its breakneck pace of change while sustaining both current and future business resilience.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
Verulam Sporting cruise to victory against SMI Ashtown Legends
VERULAM Sporting continued their impressive run in the Safa Ethekwini Masters Over 50s League with a commanding 3-0 away victory over SMI Ashtown Legends at the Asherville Sports Grounds on Saturday.
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July 29, 2025
The Mercury
Crypto scammers target users through Google Forms, warns Kaspersky
KASPERSKY researchers warned on Monday they have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
The learning board: continuous education as a governance imperative
IN TODAY’S dynamic environment, a board's effectiveness is measured not just by what its members know, but by how deliberately they continue to learn.
4 min |
July 29, 2025
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SARB poised to reduce interest rates again despite inflationary pressures
SARB expected to act in dealing with mounting pressure from rising inflation
3 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
Finding hope amidst despair: the resilience of the human spirit
I AM thoroughly convinced that there are always good reasons to have hope.
1 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
JUSTICE DEFERRED IS JUSTICE DENIED
MORE than three decades have passed since South Africa’s democratic transition, yet the wounds inflicted by apartheid’s brutal machinery remain open.
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July 29, 2025
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Population control could help with unemployment crisis
IT’S A sad fact that we have one of the highest unemployment figures in the world.
1 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
AmaZulu's pre-season shake-up raises questions
AMAZULU’S technical team are grappling with growing concerns over a lack of squad depth and experience as they prepare for a testing MTN8 quarterfinal showdown against Stellenbosch FC on Sunday.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
The Al race is getting serious on the global stage and it's time to pick a side
GLOBAL leaders have entered the AI race. Last week, the US President Donald Trump announced the US AI Action plan. He described it as, “An industrial revolution, an information revolution, and a renaissance—all at once.” A few days later China proposed a framework to govern AI development.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
DA undermines the same accountability it claims to champion
SOUTH Africa's promising coalition government, still learning to share power, was shaken on June 26 when President Cyril Ramaphosa fired Deputy Trade Minister Andrew Whitfield, a member of the DA.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
India hails escape
INDIA captain Shubman Gill praised his team’s character and mental strength after they pulled off a sensational final-day escape to draw the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford this past weekend.
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July 29, 2025
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Durban cardiologist says misconduct allegations part of smear campaign
A CARDIOLOGIST at Life Westville Hospital in Durban has described allegations that he subjected patients to unnecessary medical procedures as a smear campaign meant to tarnish his name and strip him of his medical licence.
4 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
Say goodbye to pre-wedding nerves: your bridal survival guide
FOR most of us ladies, the idea of our wedding day is something we've probably dreamt about since we were little girls.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
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Bulls have plenty of work to do
BULLS captain Nama Xaba has warned that the Currie Cup competition is still warming up and will only improve, despite their 48-23 demolition of Western Province last weekend in Cape Town.
1 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
Ex-president to learn fate in court case
COLOMBIAN ex-president Alvaro Uribe was to learn his fate yesterday in a witness tampering case that saw him become the South American country’s first-ever former head of state to be put on trial.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
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Boks grapple with No 8 conundrum
SINCE the day Duane Vermeulen took off the Springbok No 8 jersey after the World Cup final in 2023, there has been a constant struggle to find someone to fill it consistently.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
The Mercury
17 deaths in Zimbabwe road crash must be a wake-up call
IT’S saddening. Seventeen people lost their lives in a horrifying accident on the morning of July 22, 2025, not because they died on impact, but because help never came in time.
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