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Key focus areas for Ramaphosa's US visit
AS PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing for tomorrow's meeting at the White House with US President Donald Trump, experts have warned that he is likely to face a tough audience. Ramaphosa is being accompanied by four cabinet ministers on the high stakes visit to Washington.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Mercury
Renergen plans Nasdaq listing and Phase 2 expansion amid share price decline
RENERGEN, the JSE-listed owner and operator of the Virginia gas plant in the Free State, is focusing on a listing on Nasdaq in the US, alongside the planning and funding of the Phase 2 expansion of the plant. operations.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Mercury
The governance triad: why board, chair and CEO alignment determines success
CORPORATE governance hinges on a delicate triangle: the board, the board chairperson (chair) and the CEO. When in harmony, this dynamic provides clear roles and decisive accountability. When strained, it breeds confusion, factionalism and failure.
4 min |
May 20, 2025
The Mercury
United's survival reaches critical stage
SUPERSPORT United’s fight for Betway Premiership survival heads into a crucial final stretch, with their penultimate fixture set to be one of their toughest - a showdown against Orlando Pirates at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday evening (kick-off 7.30pm).
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa, Trump meeting seen as pivotal for US-SA trade relations
Experts say R150 billion worth of exports hang in the balance during the trip
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Mercury
Rise in childhood malnutrition deaths
SINCE the beginning of the year 155 children under five-years-old have died with moderate or severe acute malnutrition noted as an underlying condition.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Mercury
Digital government services can be beneficial to citizens
Exploring the advancements and challenges of its implementation in South Africa
4 min |
May 20, 2025
The Mercury
Nabi confident Amakhosi can clinch Top 8 finish
NASREDDINE Nabi believes Kaizer Chiefs can still secure a Top 8 finish and has urged the Amakhosi faithful to turn out in large numbers to spur the team on in their final match of the season against Polokwane City at FNB Stadium this weekend.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Richemont's leadership changes pave the way for future growth
COMPAGNIE Financiere Richemont is well positioned for its next phase of development following the installation of a renewed leadership team and governance structure and completion of several management transitions in several Maisons in the past year.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Unlocking the secrets of speech milestones with expert insights
BABY BABBLE TO FIRST WORDS
3 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Roos the big casualty as Erasmus makes tough calls
THE selection of Varsity Cup “nobody” Ntokozo Makhaza and the omission of Stormers star Evan Roos from this week’s Springbok alignment camp speaks volumes about how coach Rassie Erasmus views the selection landscape.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
The political parallels of Trump and Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice'
THE second coming of Trump on the political platform of the United States with his arse open for would be willing leakers reminds me of Shylock, the money lender in the Merchant of Venice. But the book comes with entertaining memories.
3 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
10 000 applications for entrepreneurial funding in KZN
YOUTH and female entrepreneurs have taken centre stage in the drive to create business and employment opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal, with close to 10 000 applications submitted to the provincial government for business funding.
3 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
SHAKING UP THE FACTS: HOW SALT IS QUIETLY HARMING SOUTH AFRICANS
SALT is the secret ingredient that brings our favourite meals to life.
3 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Foskor's HR executive detained for firearm threats in boardroom
Foskor confirms its vice president for human resources Vincent Matlala has been arrested
3 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Pope Leo makes St Peter's Square debut
POPE Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter's Square yesterday in a popemobile, greeting tens of thousands of pilgrims.
1 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Police confirm arrest of suspects in murder of Joburg metro cop
GAUTENG police have confirmed the arrest of suspects linked to the murder of a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer, Matome Mokoena, who was shot dead while on duty last Wednesday in Vlakfontein.
1 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
S&P infers South Africa's debt levels could average 80% of GDP
S&P Global Ratings has warned that South Africa's general government debt could remain high, averaging an unprecedented 80% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the three years to 2028.
3 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Rice on target as Gunners get fired up, shoot into second
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
UK seeks to strike new deal with EU
UK PRIME Minister Keir Starmer is set to sign a new deal with the EU seeking to reset ties after Brexit, his office said yesterday ahead of landmark talks.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Call for NPA to review its decision on Matatiele rape case
EASTERN Cape Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta has called for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to review its decision not to prosecute anyone for the rape of a seven-year-old girl in Matatiele.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
US funding cuts put 39 TB and HIV research sites at risk
A TOTAL of 39 TB and HIV clinical research sites in the country are under threat due to potential funding cuts by the US, placing at least 27 HIV trials and 20 TB trials at risk.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Verstappen puts in maximum effort at Imola
MAX Verstappen took a dominant victory at Imola yesterday to celebrate Red Bull's 400th Grand Prix and end Formula One leader Oscar Piastri’s run of three wins in a row for McLaren.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Jazz Fest: Where legacy meets tomorrow
For others, it is the sound of resistance, a voice when words fail, a melody infused with pain and hope. For me, jazz is freedom.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Wadhera, Brar shine as Kings edge closer to play-offs
A BLISTERING 70 from Nehal Wadhera and a tidy 3-22 from Harpreet Brar propelled Punjab Kings to a crucial 10-run win over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium yesterday.
1 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
WHO's plan without US funding
HUNDREDS of officials from the World Health Organization will join donors and diplomats in Geneva from today with one question dominating their thoughts - how to cope with crises from mpox to cholera without their main funder, the US.
3 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
What can President Ramaphosa offer the White House in high-stakes US trade talks?
ON MAY 14, 2025, the Presidency office declared that President Ramaphosa would be travelling to the US for a working visit from May 19 to May 22. He is joined by John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture; Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition; Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation; and Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister at the Presidency.
3 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
UNTU prepares for possible strike as Transnet wage negotiations reach deadlock
TRANSNET'S ongoing wage negotiations have reached an impasse, confirming fears of looming industrial action by workers as the United National Transport Union (UNTU) made a clear statement on Friday.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
Glasner hails 'moment for life' as Palace clinch history
FA CUP
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Mercury
More than 12 000 foreign nationals awaiting trial amid overcrowding crisis
CORRECTIONAL Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has disclosed that 12 037 foreign nationals are currently awaiting trial in prisons across the country for contravening the Immigration Act.
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