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The Mercury
SA manufacturing output sees uptick in May, concerns remain
South Africa’s manufacturing sector saw a 0.5% increase in production in May
3 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Operation Vulindlela Phase II faces hurdles in local governance, spatial integration reforms
LOCAL government and spatial integration have remained the two most pressing issues in which the government continues to struggle to implement reforms at the onset of Phase II of Operation Vulindlela (OV) even though momentum was gaining traction in other areas.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
South Coast fishing frenzy: Shad detonate aquatic riot
NO excuses. No delays. Cancel your plans, ghost your group chats, and hit the coast — because this weekend is the kind of fishing madness you dream about and tell legendary lies about later.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Age won't stop veteran Hendricks eyeing Proteas spot
REEZA Hendricks will celebrate his 36th birthday next month, but the veteran Proteas batter is not ready to fade quietly into the background just yet.
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July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Horner: The constant who finally changed
THERE are some unshakable truths in this world. Elephants, for example, cannot jump. A single teaspoon of a neutron star weighs as much as about 900 Pyramids of Giza.
3 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Horner “shocked” after Red Bull gives him the boot
OFFICIALLY, Christian Horner will still be an employee of Red Bull but he will no longer be involved in any operations nor will he sit on the throne.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Southern Palladium's new staged development path for Bengwenyama Project
SOUTHERN Palladium has released an Optimised Prefeasibility Study (OPFS) for its 70%-owned Bengwenyama Project that outlines a staged development approach that should reduce capital costs by $173 million (R3.1 billion) to $279m (R4.9bn) compared to the first study, presenting a “highly attractive option” for shareholders.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Root's 99 not out keeps India at bay in third Test
JOE Root's unbeaten 99 checked India's progress in yesterday's opening day of the third Test against England at Lord's.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
European court finds Semenya was denied fair trial rights
THE European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found that South African Olympian Caster Semenya was denied a fair trial by Switzerland's legal system, marking a significant milestone in her ongoing legal battle against regulations requiring athletes with differences of sex development (DSD) to medically alter their natural hormone levels to compete.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa to address the nation on allegations against Mchunu
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Sunday on the allegations that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police leadership are linked to a criminal syndicate with ties to drug cartels.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Junior Boks face tough selection choices
THE Junior Springboks will face off against Argentina when the two Southern Hemisphere sides meet in the semifinals of the World Rugby U20 Championship on Monday evening in Italy.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
India election revision sparks fear
INDIAN election officials have given voters in Bihar state just weeks to prove their citizenship, requiring documents few possess in a registration revamp set to be applied nationwide, triggering disenfranchisement fears.
3 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Bad news for diesel prices in August, but petrol could still see a reprieve
AUGUST is set to bring more fuel price pain for those with diesel vehicles, with a significant under-recovery currently developing on that fuel, but petrol could still see a small price reduction.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Durban's Luke Thompson realises dream with Ballito Pro victory
DURBANITE Luke Thompson says he fulfilled a childhood dream by winning the prestigious Ballito Pro Challenger Series event.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Flood victims evicted from Durban hotel
THE KWAZULU-Natal Department of Human Settlements needs an additional R128 million to continue accommodating the flood victims who are currently living in hotels and other private accommodations across Durban.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
2025 survey shows how dealers rank manufacturers
VEHICLE dealers face a great deal of pressure in maintaining customer satisfaction, often under trying circumstances.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Gwarube’s plans for education's R35bn budget
Provincial departments will have to present credible financial recovery proposals
3 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Court hears of Khanyile’s video on 2024 elections
A STATE witness told the Durban Magistrate's Court yesterday about a video uploaded on the social media platform, TikTok in which Bonginkosi Khanyile, a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, says that if former president Jacob Zuma is not on the ballot paper, there would be no elections.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Financial and Fiscal Commission raises alarm over SOEs fiscal drag
THE Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) has sounded a clarion call to Parliament, highlighting alarming trends in the fiscal drag imposed by State-Owned Enterprises (SOES).
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Chislett aims to energise Chiefs midfield
KAIZER Chiefs' new signing Ethan Chislett is hoping to bring a fresh wave of creativity and intensity to the club's midfield as they prepare for what could be a pivotal 2025/26 Premiership season.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Hospitality industry says new visa schemes set to boost film and meetings sectors
THE Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) has heralded a transformative move as two innovative visa categories, specifically tailored for the film and meetings sectors, are set to take effect.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Merlog warns SA poultry supply crisis could worsen despite lifted import ban
MERLOG Foods has voiced concerns over a lingering shortage of mechanically deboned meat (MDM) despite the Department of Agriculture (DoA) lifting an eight-week ban on poultry imports from Brazil due to an Avian Flu outbreak earlier this week.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Africa must regain command of its security architecture
The continent must not stand by as foreign fighters tighten their grip
4 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
TRUMP ISSUES MORE LETTERS TO COUNTRIES ON TARIFFS
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners this week, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals officials have promised.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
HIV/AIDS programme will not collapse despite US funding cuts - Motsoaledi
HEALTH Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said South Africa's world-leading HIV/ Aids programme “will not collapse” following the withdrawal of US President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar) funding earlier this year.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Exploring the Territory Dark: a family SUV that redefines style
SPECIAL edition vehicles have always been a hit in the South African market, with Ford having launched a number of them successfully over the years, particularly with their double-cab bakkie Rangers and have now added the Territory Dark Edition to the mix.
4 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
New R14 million CT scanner unveiled at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
PRINCE Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital patients will receive faster and more efficient care now that the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has procured a CT scanner worth approximately R14 million.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Boks and Banyana Banyana aim to thrill fans
THE Springbok men’s and women's teams, along with Banyana Banyana, will carry the hopes of a nation on their shoulders this weekend.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Mbane urges focus as Banyana eye crucial Wafcon clash against Tanzania
BANYANA Banyana stalwart defender Bambanani Mbane has cautioned her teammates against underestimating their next opponents, the Twiga Stars of Tanzania, in today's Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C fixture (kickoff 9pm).
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Mercury
Ireland's Healy pulls off solo win at Tour de France
IRELAND'S Ben Healy won stage six of the Tour de France in Normandy yesterday with a long solo break, as Mathieu van der Poel reclaimed the overall leader's yellow jersey by one second.
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