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US tariffs threaten South Africa's economic growth and job market
HIGH tariffs imposed by the US on South African exports from August 1 will be a blow that will further de-industrialise South Africa, kill economic growth, and cause further unemployment, Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt said yesterday.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
'Foreign nationals should serve sentences in their own countries'
CHAIRPERSON of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Kgomotso Anthea Ramolobeng, said that the committee remains concerned about the number of foreign nationals in the country’s prisons, and ideally wants them to serve out their sentences in their own countries.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
How your favourite TV shows could be sabotaging your sleep
WE ALL love a good bedtime binge. A familiar show, a cosy blanket and maybe something to sip on, it’s the perfect way to unwind, right?
3 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
More banks to offer smart ID and passport services
HOME Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber yesterday announced that the department will increase the pilot project that currently delivers Smart ID and passport services in about 30 bank branches across the country.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Pogacar powers to 100th career win in Rouen
TADEJ Pogacar blew past his rivals in an \"explosive\" finish to win Stage 4 of the Tour de France in Rouen yesterday, marking the Slovenian star's 100th professional victory.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Malnutrition, not sugar, causes type 5 diabetes
TYPE 5 diabetes is real — and it’s tied to malnutrition, not sugar. For years, diabetes has been framed as a lifestyle condition linked to poor diet and weight gain, but that’s not the full story.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
CYRIL MUST ACT ON MKHWANAZI’S CLAIMS
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership has been one characterised by doubt, confusion and often lacking urgency in addressing some of the most pressing matters confronting the country.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
AmaZulu CEO weighs in on pending SuperSport United sale
AMAZULU CEO Sinenjabulo Zungu has delivered a firm defence of football club executives amid the growing backlash to the proposed sale of SuperSport United, arguing that fans rarely understand the true pressures of running a professional team.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Steenhuisen outlines ambitious plans for South Africa’s agricultural sector
MINISTER of Agriculture John Steenhuisen on Tuesday said the department's mission was to build a food system that was inclusive, competitive and sustainable.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
SA faces economic turmoil as US tariffs signal end of Agoa's beneficial status
Beginning August 1, the Trump Administration will levy a staggering 30% tariff on all SA products entering the US
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Dolf's special flight with Bok Kolbe puts pep in her step
WHEN you're a fleet-footed stepper yourself and you're lucky enough to be seated next to Springbok ace Cheslin Kolbe on a flight, you have to try and take advantage of the situation.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Foster urges ANZAC unity to challenge Lions
FORMER All Blacks coach Ian Foster insisted yesterday that the British and Irish Lions are not invincible - but his combined Australia-New Zealand side must put traditional rivalries aside if they are to mount a serious challenge.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
The transport sector should chart a clearer map on our voyage to a low-carbon future
IN HER recent budget speech, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy provides a breadth of fresh air towards revitalising South Africa's not-so-healthy transport system in becoming resilient and efficient, alive to the needs and operating environment of the current and future economy.
3 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Record-breaking temperatures in June around the world
FROM Nigeria to Japan, Pakistan to Spain, the month of June was the hottest ever recorded in 12 countries and was exceptionally warm in 26 other countries, according to AFP analysis of data from the European monitor Copernicus.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Police and defence ministers should be appointed from outside of Parliament
THE President of the Republic has the constitutional right to appoint two ministers from outside the National Assembly.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Ratepayers, opposition parties angered over eThekwini's R1 bn in unspent grants
RATEPAYERS and opposition parties in the eThekwini Municipality are outraged over the revelation that the municipality has failed to spend R1 billion in allocated grants. This was disclosed in a recent meeting by the City's finance committee.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Sabalenka survives Siegemund scare
WORLD No 1 Aryna Sabalenka fought back from the brink of a shock Wimbledon exit to reach the semifinals with a gutsy 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Germany's Laura Siegemund yesterday.
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July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Criminal case of crimen injuria opened against judge's secretary
SEXUAL harassment complainant Andiswa Mengo was accused of having “selective amnesia” by former Judge President Selby Mbenenge as he continued his testimony at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal yesterday.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
SLOVAK GUNMAN WHO SHOT PM TO GO ON TRIAL
THE man who admitted to shooting Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was due to stand trial on terror charges yesterday, more than a year after the attack shocked the country.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
Candidates shortlisted for IEC commissioner posts
THE Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has published the academic and historical background of the candidates shortlisted to fill the vacancies for three commissioners of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
3 min |
July 09, 2025
The Mercury
FRANK STEWART
“My husband and I play,” a club member told me, “and he tries to be understanding when I goof. He says he's willing to listen to reason, just not the same one over and over.”
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Mercury
Let Cradock Four accused face the music on his own
THE “Cradock Four inquest faces another hurdle” (The Mercury, July 3) refers.
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July 08, 2025
The Mercury
SA needs skilled people, not cadres in public service
I READ Nyaniso Qwesha’s article (July 4, The Mercury) with interest.
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July 08, 2025
The Mercury
Spectacular stuff on the racetrack
THE Durban July Handicap was won in fine style on Saturday by The Real Prince, ridden by Craig Zackey, a whisker ahead of favourite, Eight On Eighteen.
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July 08, 2025
The Mercury
BRICS nations slam US tariffs, strikes
heal BRICS leaders at a summit at the weekend took aim at US President Donald Trump's “indiscriminate” import tariffs and recent Israeli-US strikes on Iran.
2 min |
July 08, 2025
The Mercury
Why this fintech founder thinks 'patient capital' is killing African investment
LAST month, news broke about Kenya's KCB Group being on track to become the first foreign bank to secure entry into Ethiopia s newly liberalised financial sector.
3 min |
July 08, 2025
The Mercury
SA Revenue Service imposes new excise duty on vaping liquid
A NEW customs duty has been slapped on vaping liquid, which will result in higher prices.
2 min |
July 08, 2025
The Mercury
Farrell names alpha Lions for Brumbies
COACH Andy Farrell insisted yesterday he remains open-minded about his squad for the first British and Irish Lions Test against the Wallabies, after naming his strongest team yet to face the ACT Brumbies.
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July 08, 2025
The Mercury
Sundowns bid farewell to five players in post-club World Cup reshuffle
MAMELODI Sundowns have officially confirmed the departure of five players as part of their off-season squad reshuffle, following their early exit at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
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July 08, 2025
The Mercury
South32 to sell Cerro Matoso for up to R1.78bn amid structural nickel market changes
SOUTH32 plans to sell Cerro Matoso in Colombia to a subsidiary of the global mining, industrial, and financial group, CoreX Holding, for up to $100 million (R1.78 billion) but will take a $130m impairment.
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