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South African Post Office rescue team considers exit due to funding issues
BUSINESS Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) of the South African Post Office (SAPO) are engaging with the government to terminate the process because there are no reasonable prospects of implementing the rescue plan.
2 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Trump's ‘axis of evil’ threatens world order
Deep crisis of global diplomacy and eroding multilateralism
4 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Iran ready to assist South Africans evacuating amid the Middle East conflict
IRAN has indicated it is willing to assist with the evacuation of South African citizens stranded in parts of the Middle East as fighting intensifies in the region.
2 min |
March 06, 2026
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East Africa leads continental trade revival as infrastructure, regional integration gain pace
EAST AFRICA has emerged as the continent's strongest-performing trade hub, buoyed by sweeping infrastructure upgrades, policy coordination and rising business confidence, according to the latest Africa Trade Barometer (ATB) released by Standard Bank Group.
3 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Chiefs legend urges management to make tough call on co-coaches
FORMER Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has called on the club’s management not to shy away from making a tough decision regarding the future of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef.
1 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Understanding the role of unsecured credit in South African households
THE way people use credit often reveals more about their economic reality than income statistics ever could.
2 min |
March 06, 2026
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Ezemvelo seeks private investors
KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife is looking to “lease out” some of its nonprofitable accommodation establishments to attract private investors who will upgrade the facilities and attract more visitors.
2 min |
March 06, 2026
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Exploring Toyota’'s first fully electric vehicle in South Africa
REMEMBER when Toyota was being criticised for not drinking all the electric car Kool Aid and sticking to their guns by continuing to focus on all forms of power including ICE, hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric and even hydrogen.
4 min |
March 06, 2026
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Beating the same drum on South Africa’s skills revolution
THE Budget once again highlights the challenges South Africa faces in ensuring that funds allocated for skills development are used solely for that purpose.
4 min |
March 06, 2026
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No choke, we got moered, says Proteas coach Conrad
PROTEAS coach Shukri Conrad held no punches after his team’s “bloody walloping” in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
2 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Gulf war threatens South African exports as conflict escalates
Economic experts warn of rising food prices and disrupted supply chains amid Middle Eastern tensions
3 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Impala Platinum Holdings rewards shareholders with R3.7 billion payout
IMPALA Platinum Holdings (Implats)’s shareholders were rewarded a R3,7 billion payout, or R4,10 a share for the six months to December 31 after steady mining operations benefited from the strong platinum price.
2 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Mining job loss row deepens as studies challenge analyst Peter Major's 500 000 claim
Major claimed that job losses were triggered by bad policies, rigid legislation and poor governance
2 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Three everyday money habits that quietly hurt your credit score
AS NATIONAL Debt Awareness Month has just drawn to a close, many households are grappling with what's often referred to as the annual “debt hangover”, according to Afua Darko, business head at Sanlam Credit Solutions.
2 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
R40bn hemp opportunity could drive South Africa's green industrialisation, study finds
SOUTH AFRICA could unlock a domestic industrial hemp market worth as much as R40 billion by 2040 if the country moves decisively to develop the sector, according to a new study.
3 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Lewis Hamilton under new pressure as Ferrari replacement is spotted
LEWIS
2 min |
March 06, 2026
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Semi-final heartbreak as unbeaten run ends in Kolkata
FOLLOWING South Africa’s semifinal exit in Kolkata at the hands of the Black Caps on Wednesday, Ongama Gewabe rates the Proteas players’ performances in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India.
4 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
South Africa remains economic resilient amid global uncertainty, says FirstRand CEO
A COMBINATION of favourable economic factors in South Africa is offsetting the potentially negative impact that might arise from the uncertain global geopolitical environment, FirstRand CEO Mary Vilakazi said Thursday.
3 min |
March 06, 2026
The Mercury
Fourie gives a masterclass
MANY top jockeys will attest that their mere presence in the saddle has bookmakers strangling prices; ask now retired multiple champion jockey Anton Marcus.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Slot left frustrated after Liverpool’s Wolves heartbreak
ARNE Slot admitted Liverpool must solve their habit of conceding late goals to save their troubled season after Tuesday's embarrassing 2-1 defeat at bottom of the table Wolves.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
SA manufacturing activity stalls as sales dip and confidence slumps
SOUTH Africa's manufacturing and broader private sector activity remained in a holding pattern in February, as weak demand and declining sales offset gains from easing cost pressures and a modest rebound in employment.
3 min |
March 05, 2026
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Woolworths reports mixed financial results amid pressure on profit margins
WOOLWORTHS Holdings' gross profit margins are under pressure in the weak trading environment, despite progress in various strategic initiatives.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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Richards Bay end winless run against Chiefs but Zothwane demands more
RICHARDS Bay FC co-coach Papi Zothwane applauded his side’s determination following their 1-0 Betway Premiership victory over Kaizer Chiefs on Tuesday, although he admitted there were aspects of the performance that left him concerned.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Iran claims ‘complete control’ of Strait as the war rages on
IRAN’S Revolutionary Guards said yesterday they had “complete control” of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and Israel launched new strikes on Iranian and Lebanese targets as the Middle East war continued into its fifth day.
3 min |
March 05, 2026
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Trump's Middle East mess and the price of hot cross buns
AMERICAN workers, officers, administration personnel, tourists, or just passersby must now evacuate Middle East areas.
1 min |
March 05, 2026
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How the KwaMnyandu Precinct Plan can enhance Umlazi township's economy
The KwaMnyandu Precinct Plan could transform the area into a vibrant, connected, and economically active township hub that strengthens Umlazi's integration with the wider Durban region.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
The Mercury
Garner opens up about 'bittersweet' reality of co-parenting across two households
AS CO-PARENTING becomes more common, Jennifer Garner's honest thoughts about raising her three children with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, resonate with many parents facing the challenges of shared custody.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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Dunywa says Safa boss Jordaan must hire local coach after Broos' exit
Former Bafana Bafana team manager Zola Dunywa has criticised Safa president Danny Jordaan for overlooking local coaches, insisting that a \"son of the soil\" should succeed Hugo Broos after the upcoming Fifa World Cup.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
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Infantino's ‘Fifa Peace Prize’ and the Great Wall of football's betrayal
THE Ming dynasty had just collapsed in 1644, its emperor dead by his own hand after a rebel leader had toppled the status quo in the dynasty's capital.
3 min |
March 05, 2026
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Morkel's guarantee: India will need to be special
INDIA will need a “special performance” to beat a “street-smart” England in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai, bowling coach Morne Morkel warned yesterday.
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