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South African business confidence dips in 02 2025, signaling economic slowdown
THE RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) fell by five points to 40 in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting pessimism about trading conditions amid a loss of economic momentum in South Africa.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
Kohli's long-awaited triumph overshadowed by tragedy
VIRAT Kohli finally lifted the IPL championship at his 18th attempt, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a dramatic six-run win over Punjab Kings in Tuesday night's final.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas impress with the bat in warm-up ahead of WTC final
IT is safe to say that South Africa ticked their boxes on Day Two at the Arundel Castle Cricket Ground on Wednesday, with captain Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs showing promising signs ahead of next week's World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
Ninety One's assets under management rise 4% amid challenging market conditions
NINETY One’s share price was one of the biggest movers on the JSE Wednesday after it announced an increase in global assets under management by 4% to £130.8 billion (R3.15 trillion) in the year to March 31, buoyed by a stronger second half performance.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
Santam unifies specialist subsidiaries under one brand umbrella
SANTAM, South Africa’s leading short-term insurer, has unveiled a strategic rebranding initiative to consolidate its specialist business units under a single brand, Santam Specialist Solutions. | LEON LESTRADE Independent Newspapers
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
Louw anticipates scrum showdown with Sharks' Springbok front row
WHILE Wilco Louw didn't want to make Saturday's scrum duel with Ox Nche a two-man battle, the Bulls' hardman is eager to test himself against the front row of the Sharks in a high-stakes clash.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
Copacabana is the right tune
HERE was a nine race meeting on the Hollywoodbets Greyville poly yesterday and it was mostly competitive, although there was an easy and impressive win by a first-timer in the first race and later on a consistent five-year-old won a 2000m race by 7,80 lengths off a 55 merit rating.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
Vibe SA will be hard to ignore
THE Pick 6 will be a big attraction for the Gr 1 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge meeting on Saturday at Hollywoodbets Greyville.
4 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
Banyana close to being ready for Wafcon defence, says Gamede
Bongeka Gamede is confident that Banyana Banyana will be ready to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title after a perfect Tri-Nations series.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
SPAR Group's growth plans in Southern Africa amid divestment plans in Europe
THE SPAR Group, which is divesting of some of its businesses in Europe, plans to grow in Southern Africa by enhancing its retail segments, leveraging partnerships with Uber Eats and Vida e Caffè, and increasing private label product penetration.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Mercury
Is JETP the savior of South Africa - or is it about to make the embattled country’s problems worse?
JETP is a multi-year project to assist South Africa with decarbonisation, with the support of governments around the world, including France, the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and the European Union, also known as the International Partners Group (IPG).
6 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Gamesmanship or disrespect? 'The Wink' that sparked a rugby debate
THE incident involving Sharks scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse and that wink towards Munster opponent Jack Crowley, as the flyhalf lined up a kick at goal during their United Rugby Championship quarter-final this past Saturday, raises serious questions about sportsmanship and the spirit of rugby.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Sabalenka, Swiatek set for thrilling semi duel
FRENCH OPEN
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
All Blacks annihilate Japan in record-breaking rout
RUGBY WORLD CUP '95
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
RAF CEO suspended pending inquiry
COLLINS Letsoalo, the CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), has now been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Defeated ASA rivals refocus on KZN Athletics presidency battle
TWO of the rivals for the position of KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) president will not have long to recover from their defeat in the race for the top position at Athletics South Africa (ASA), as they refocus their attention on the battle to lead their regional federation.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Johannes embraces White's support
JAKE White, director of rugby at the Bulls, had a chat with flyhalf Keagan Johannes during half-time of their quarter-final against Edinburgh.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Is JETP the savior of South Africa - or is it about to make the embattled country's problems worse?
JETP is a multi-year project to assist South Africa with decarbonisation, with the support of governments around the world, including France, the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and the European Union, also known as the International Partners Group (IPG).
6 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Trade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECD
The OECD slashed its annual global growth forecast on Tuesday, warning that US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz would stifle the world economy - hitting the US especially hard.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
SARS opens 2025 tax season on July 7
THE South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the 2025 individual tax filing season will open on July 7, 2025, and close on October 20 for non-provisional taxpayers. This period includes automatic assessments for qualifying taxpayers and standard submissions for others.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
THE SURPRISING LINK BETWEEN CHILDHOOD FREEDOM AND ADULT FULFILMENT
COULD the key to a more fulfilled, joyful, and productive adult life lie in something as simple as childhood play? Research suggests so.
3 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Tshwane energy policies to empower residents, businesses
THE City of Tshwane Council's newly approved embedded generation and energy wheeling policies will support households, businesses, and independent producers in generating electricity and feeding it back into the grid.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
International justice bodies exist to hold nations accountable
IN L Oosthuizen's letter (The Mercury, May 28), the claim seems to be that Israel can't be accused of genocide because South Africa has its own issues with crime.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Aloe gardens put on a breathtaking display in winter
HOW does your garden grow in winter? Dull, drab and lifeless? Have your exotic plants, on which you spend so much time and money, gone to sleep?
1 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
EFF's challenge to fuel levy increase dismissed in court
THE Western Cape High Court has dismissed the EFF’s urgent application to interdict the 4% fuel levy increase, which takes effect today.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Universities seek contingency plans amid US funding cuts
THE UNIVERSITY of Cape Town (UCT) and Stellenbosch University are developing contingency plans to mitigate the severe impact of the Trump administration's cuts to US grant funding, which threaten billions of rand in research support.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Embracing responsibility: lessons from personal reflection
WHEN I am doing well — which means things are going according to plan — I try to learn about myself and consider what I can do to keep things rolling in a helpful direction.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Tongaat Hulett appoints Gavin Dalgleish as CEO to support final phase of business rescue
TONGAAT Hulett has appointed Gavin Dalgleish as CEO from June 1, 2025, an appointment the sugar group says is a significant step in the final implementation of its business rescue plan.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Warm up this winter with five delightful cocktail recipes
AS WINTER sets in, crisp mornings and chilly evenings call for something a little stronger, and warmer, than the usual G&T you sip on in summer.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
The Mercury
Sardines netted at Warner Beach, swimming banned on southern beaches
THE eThekwini Municipality has issued a notice prohibiting swimming at all southern beaches due to the removal of shark safety gear to accommodate the annual sardine run.
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