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Wife seeking custodial order for unpaid spousal maintenance loses case
A DURBAN woman who wanted her estranged husband to be held in contempt of court for failing to pay spousal maintenance had her application dismissed.
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Unions reject Mkhwanazi's claims linking workforce shortages to wage demands
TRADE unions have strongly rejected remarks by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who suggested that union interference, including wage increase demands, contributes to declining government workforce numbers.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
A reflection on indifference in society
WHO are you? You don't matter. I don’t care one way or the other. Your life, your existence, means nothing. Get out of my way.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Zwane urges improvement despite AmaZulu win
AMAZULU coach Arthur Zwane was pleased that his side secured their second win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Marumo Gallants, but he emphasised that there is still plenty of work to be done ahead of their next match.
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Nersa and Transnet National Ports Authority sign MoU to boost sustainable energy
TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) said on Thursday they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in promoting sustainable energy supply and infrastructure development across South Africa.
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Foreigners are not the source of South Africa’s troubles
There are bigger challenges rooted in corruption and poor governance
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Inside Kenya's war on activists
WHEN software developer Rose Njeri created a pro-democracy tool to help Kenyans object to a contested finance bill, she was thrown in jail and targeted by an online smear campaign.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
SANDF General cleared of any wrongdoing after controversial remarks during Iran trip
FOREIGN POLICY
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
eThekwini residents demand answers over billing issues
DURBAN residents have demanded accountability from eThekwini Municipality’s management after a technical glitch led to billing discrepancies.
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa leans on Japan as gateway out of US tariff quagmire
SA president praises Japan's willingness to adjust tariffs for strained partners
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Western Cape SPCA warns of dire pet overpopulation crisis
THE Cape of Good Hope SPCA is warning of an escalating pet overpopulation crisis that is stretching resources to breaking point and forcing painful decisions about animal welfare.
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Barker urges focus as Stellies aim to close MTN8 semi-final tie
STELLENBOSCH FC coach Steve Barker will be hoping his side can make their 2-0 first-leg advantage count when they face Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 semifinal second leg at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday (6pm kickoff).
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Stereotypes in the rear-view: the game-changing luxury SUV
FORGET every perception you may have about MGs being a quaint but unreliable car built in a shed somewhere in the English countryside.
3 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Three men sentenced to 10 years for assault on off-duty KZN SAPS officer
THREE men have been sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment each for the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer.
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Barnes sympathises with Subrayen amid reported suspect action
FOLLOWING Prenelan Subrayen's reported suspect bowling action, former Proteas bowling coach Vincent Barnes sympathised with the spinner as he was reported in his One Day International debut.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Boks ready to grind out victory against Wallabies in Cape Town
THE Springboks are ready to win ugly, if necessary, in their second Rugby Championship Test against Australia tomorrow in Cape Town.
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Hodgepodge to muddy the waters Ferrie's yard in mustard form
STUART FERRIE rounded off his season with a cracking win in the Gr1 HKJC Champions Stakes with Gladatorian getting the better of Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July winner The Real Prince and can continue his run of form when the filly Hodgepodge takes on her male rivals in the Gallop TV Middles Stakes that heads the card at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday.
3 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Growthpoint partners with Fuel Switch to launch Africa's first blockchain-enabled Renewable Energy Certificate exchange
GROWTHPOINT Properties has signed up with Africa's first open blockchain-enabled Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) exchange, Fuel Switch, to unlock easily accessible, tradeable clean energy certificates for its tenants.
3 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Spur Corporation to open 42 new restaurants in South Africa
Restaurant franchise group Spur Corporation is accelerating its store expansion program with the planned opening of 42 new restaurants in South Africa and 14 internationally in the year ahead.
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August 22, 2025
The Mercury
10 myths about financial planning in South Africa debunked
FINANCIAL planning myths, we have all heard them. With financial literacy not being a priority in most school curricula and many people growing up without guidance from parents on how to manage money, it’s no wonder that so many South Africans find themselves learning the hard way once they start earning an income. Unfortunately, those ‘hard money lessons’ often lead to long-term consequences such as unsustainable debt and delayed financial freedom.
4 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Police boss, MPs denounce action of anti-immigrant groups
Operation Dudula, March and March movement block healthcare access for undocumented foreigners
3 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Rising debt stress forces South Africans to turn to pricey loans for survival
THE majority of South African consumers who applied for debt counselling in the three months to June were using personal loans to make the ends meet as the cumulative effect of inflation erodes their income.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
Families and SECTION27 demand justice for Life Esidimeni victims
PROSECUTION DELAYS
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa’s national dialogue: Why business cannot sit on the sidelines
WHEN President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a National Dialogue on Poverty, Inequality, and Crime earlier this month, it was billed as nothing less than a reset of our democratic project.
4 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
AFRICA COULD BECOME ‘RENEWABLE SUPERPOWER’
AFRICA has everything it takes to become a “renewable superpower”, UN head Antonio Guterres said yesterday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Mercury
De Vlugge makes a statement
THE Gr1 HKJC Champions Cup marks the end of Champions Season on the final weekend of July. That meeting also marks the end of top class racing in KZN as the cream of the country's gallopers move to centres with more lucrative offerings and added value of black type.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
The Mercury
Renewed hope in the fight against foot and mouth disease in KZN
A RECENT presentation to the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature's Agriculture and Rural Development portfolio committee has brought renewed hope in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Mercury
Tragedy of child abuse in SA, a dialogue won't stop the horror
WHAT is going on in our beautiful country? Can anyone tell me? It's pointless asking the ANC. They are such fools!
2 min |
August 21, 2025
The Mercury
Colorado's scary ‘demon bunnies’
HORNY rabbits horny in the simple, not in any metaphorical sense - have captured the attention of veterinarians in the US, according to the Associated Press.
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August 21, 2025
The Mercury
AARTO is a national road safety intervention with swift consequences
THE Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA) has noted with concern the contents of a letter by Roland Fisher, “AARTO rollout is a pipe dream amid rampant road safety issues” (The Mercury, August 14).
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