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The Mercury
LET TRUMP BOYCOTT THE G20 SUMMIT
THE recent social media tantrum from former US President Donald Trump, threatening a boycott of the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg and peddling the long-debunked myth of \"white genocide,\" should be met with a collective and resounding shrug by the South African government.
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Business vehicles face higher hijacking risks, stats reveal
VEHICLE crime statistics from tracking company Tracker show that business-owned vehicles are at a higher risk to crime than personally owned vehicles.
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Gauteng High Court ruling restricts lawyers’ contingency fees
IN A blow for many attorneys who enter into a contingency fee agreement with their clients - especially in Road Accident Fund matters - three judges ordered that contingency fee agreements must strictly comply with the Act, and it is not permissible for a legal practitioner to recover more than 25% of the capital amount towards fees.
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
George urges England to not focus on All Blacks' reputation
JAMIE George has urged England to focus on playing the team rather than being intimidated by the reputation of New Zealand when they face the rugby superpower at Twickenham.
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Joburg Stock Exchange to face-off A2X at Tribunal over allegations of anti-competitive conduct
Outcome of the Tribunal proceedings could have significant implications for the structure of South Africa's financial market
3 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana’s AFCON prep under strain as Broos manages fatigue
PERHAPS Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was being pragmatic. Perhaps diplomatic. Or perhaps optimistic. But the truth is, Bafana having only one international friendly during this Fifa week is far from ideal.
2 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
A journey through three diverse reads
THESE past few days I've buried myself in three books — the printed-on-paper sort of books.
1 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Player’s utterances deeply disappointing
I FEEL moved to respond, particularly in light of Gary Player's remarks on his 90th birthday, which have understandably stirred deep controversy.
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Sarkozy released from jail 'nightmare'
NICOLAS Sarkozy yesterday was freed from prison, a 20-day experience the former president called a \"nightmare\", as a judge ordered his release pending an appeal decision over Libyan funding.
2 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Senators move to end shutdown
THE US Senate took a major step at the weekend toward ending the longest government shutdown in American history when it cleared the way for a formal debate on a motion to resume funding to federal agencies.
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Sex for money: the harm that ‘blessers’ can do to young women
A \"BLESSER\" is typically an older, relatively wealthier man who provides a younger woman with money, gifts, school fees or lifestyle access in exchange for a relationship that includes sex. Similar arrangements exist
4 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Unite for Change opens applications for councillor candidates on website
UNITE for Change (Unite) leadership are calling on community leaders, citizens and professionals to apply to become councillor candidates and, where appropriate, mayoral candidates.
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Online sports betting boom deepens financial strain on South Africans – BER
A NEW REPORT by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) released on Monday has warned that while online sports betting remains highly profitable, it is having a growing and troubling impact on consumer finances across South Africa.
2 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
City surge, Arsenal slip and Estevão shines
MANCHESTER City made a significant statement in the English Premier League title race, beating troubled champions Liverpool to take advantage of a stumble by leaders Arsenal.
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November 11, 2025
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Sibanye-Stillwater, Appian settle long-running dispute over terminated Atlantic Nickel deal
SIBANYE-Stillwater and Appian Capital Advisory have reached a commercial settlement in their longstanding legal dispute stemming from the termination of Sibanye's proposed acquisition of Appian's Atlantic Nickel and Mineração Vale Verde assets in January 2022.
2 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Is the African Union failing Africa?
Analysis of its role in conflict resolution and economic integration
4 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Harris warns India against preparing a Bunsen
“GOOD luck preparing things that turn from day one”
3 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
TV chef dies in Eastern Cape helicopter crash
PILOT, author, and DStv cooking show host Mynie Steffens died yesterday morning in a helicopter crash while spraying crops on a farm near Patensie in the Eastern Cape.
1 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Commission on TRC cases postponed due to objections to evidence leader
THE Judicial Commission of Inquiry into apartheid-era crimes got off to a rocky start yesterday after lawyers for the Department of Justice and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) raised concerns about evidence leader Advocate Ishmael Semenya.
2 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
PIC challenges R411 million award to Acapulco, demands halt to payout pending review
THE Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has formally launched court proceedings to review and challenge an arbitration award granted in favour of Acapulco Trade and Investment.
3 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Gary Player’s wealth put in context
IT IS a pity that Ebrahim Essa's hidebound outlook on life prevents him from recognising individual greatness in the case of Gary Player (The Mercury, November 10).
1 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Amazon to host tough climate talks
AN ODOUR of oil hung over last year's UN climate conference in Baku, capital of fossil fuel-rich Azerbaijan.
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November 11, 2025
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CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP Pirates boss clarifies missing duo
ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has offered clarity on the continued absence of striker Tshegofatso Mabasa and midfielder Kamogelo Sebelebele, both of whom were left out of the matchday squad in Saturday’s Carling Knockout Cup semifinal against Richards Bay.
2 min |
November 11, 2025
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Bok win simply c’était magnifique
WHAT a great Sunday, November 9, it was to wake up to.
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November 11, 2025
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EMBRACING THE CRINGE: WHY 'COOL' IS LOSING ITS APPEAL IN TODAY'S CULTURE
SOMETIMES, I remember things I did years ago, the loud laugh that echoed a little too long, the overshared story at dinner, that dramatic Instagram caption, and I physically wince.
3 min |
November 11, 2025
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Nzimande calls special congress to reassess SACP's election strategy
NATIONAL chairperson of the SACP, Professor Blade Nzimande, has proposed a Special National Congress to review the Party's 2024 decision to contest the 2026 local elections independently of the ANC.
2 min |
November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Piastri stays calm despite harsh Brazil GP blow
OSCAR Piastri remained stoical about his title bid after being handed a controversial 10-second penalty that wrecked his hopes of at least a podium finish at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday night.
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Raubex's interim performance: A mixed outlook with a solid order book
RAUBEX Group experienced \"a few isolated challenges\" in the six months to August 31 that led to headline earnings falling 14% to R245.3 cents a share, but the order book and balance sheet are healthy, underscoring a positive outlook.
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November 11, 2025
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7 fashion must-haves to transform your travel game
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
Gauteng Premier condemns vandalism of signage ahead of G20 Summit
GAUTENG Premier Panyaza Lesifi has condemned the \"malicious and seemingly coordinated vandalism\" of recently revamped public infrastructure and G20 signage in the Johannesburg city centre and at Nasrec ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit next weekend.
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