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Five-year-old detained by ICE 'depressed and sad': US congressman
A US Democratic congressman said on Wednesday that a five-year-old boy detained with his father by federal immigration agents in Minnesota was “depressed and sad” in a detention facility in Texas.
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January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Global investment scammers nabbed in Gauteng
MEMBERS of an alleged international scam syndicate appeared before the Johannesburg Commercial Crime Court, where they face charges related to the contravention of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act).
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January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Why South Africa cannot afford to further weaken its sugar industry
FOREIGN-funded activists are urging Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to increase the sugar tax on soft drinks to 20% in the February 2026 Budget.
3 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Duma calls for criminal charges after eleven killed in horror crash
KWAZULU-NATAL Transport MEC Siboniso Duma has called for criminal charges to be opened against both a taxi driver and a truck driver, along with the vehicle owners, following a horrific crash on the R102 near Isipingo, that claimed 11 lives yesterday.
1 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Sarb sees inflation easing after December peak, keeps rates on hold
SOUTH Africa's inflation rate is expected to ease in the months ahead after peaking in December, despite ongoing risks from food and administered prices, South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday.
1 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Competition Commission recommends approval of Premier-RFG merger with conditions
Group's share price gained slightly by 0.4% to R181.97 on Thursday after the Competition Commission recommended that the Tribunal approve its proposed acquisition of food producer RFG Holdings, subject to public-interest conditions aimed at protecting jobs and supporting small businesses.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
MEC Hlomuka addresses issues of displaced learners amid Addington Primary protest
Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka has taken a hard line against protest action at Addington Primary School, accusing the protest organisers of recklessly submitting incorrect and unverified learner lists to the school while disrupting education and traumatising learners and teachers.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Parliament denies EFF’s allegations of political bias in Ad Hoc Committee
PARLIAMENT has dispelled claims of political bias, lack of interest, or conflict by the National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, after remarks made by the EFF’s Leigh-Ann Mathys, a member of Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Glencore copper production surges 50% in second half
GLENCORE, a global mining group in merger talks with Rio Tinto, said Thursday full-year key commodity production was in line with guidance, while copper production surged.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
SA TEAMS LOOK GOOD IN FINAL ROUNDS OF URC
SOUTH Africa's United Rugby Championship (URC) teams this weekend will play a last round of fixtures before a months break in the competition, and we note that our teams are on a healthy upward trajectory.
1 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
WORKWEAR & PROTECTIVE GEAR
FST Manufacturers: delivering excellence in fastening and textile component solutions
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January 30, 2026
The Mercury
US can leverage Russian-held assets for Gaza’s reconstruction
IN RECENT days there has been a lot of discussion about the idea of US President Donald Trump establishing the Board of Peace as part of a broader initiative to address global conflicts, particularly focusing on the reconstruction of Gaza following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
3 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Vigus Pro: a worthy contender in SA's competitive bakkie market
EVERYONE wants a slice of the bakkie pie in South Africa, and while they won't easily remove the locally built Toyota Hilux, the Ford Ranger and the Isuzu D-Max from the podium, there's no harm in trying.
3 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Gauteng residents welcome permanent police presence
ILLEGAL MINING
1 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Pension fund faces FSCA investigation following death benefit dispute
THE Pension Funds Adjudicator has referred a pension fund to the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) for investigation and penalty after the fund had repeatedly failed to respond to the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator for information pertaining to a complaint.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Gold soars towards $5 600 as Donald Trump rattles sabre over Iran
GOLD prices soared to a fresh record near $5 600 on Thursday, while oil rallied after Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions with his threatened military strike on Iran.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo impresses with its on-road refinement
AFTER taking delivery of our new accessorised Ford Ranger XLT bi-turbo 4x4 double cab in late November, Dezemba brought about the opportunity to pack it up and stretch its legs a little.
3 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Premier League’s spending spree fuels Europe dominance
ENGLISH Premier League clubs have flexed their muscle on and off the field in Europe, with five English sides finishing in the top eight of the Uefa Champions League group phase.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
How to tackle your biggest financial stress in 2026
Every January, South Africans make familiar promises: “I'll save more,” “I'll budget properly,” “I'll get my finances under control.”
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Why the world Is looking differently at South Africa in 2026
SOMETHING fundamental has shifted in how the world sees South Africa in 2026.
4 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
S&P signals possible South Africa ratings upgrade within a year
In its most recent action S&P upgraded South Africa's foreign currency rating to BB
3 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Mashimbyi: Capitals lessons in SA20 final run to fuel Proteas Women
HEAD coach Mandla Mashimbyi aims to bring the learnings from his time with the Pretoria Capitals in the Betway SA20 into the Proteas Women’s environment ahead of next month’s series against Pakistan, and the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Voters may pivot now that trust is broken
Citizens are choosing resistance and informality over submission
4 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Stricter security for Germany's infrastructure amid attacks
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned Tuesday of “the increasing number of hybrid attacks in many European countries, with critical infrastructure being targeted at the click of a mouse, data cables being cut in the Baltic Sea, drone-based espionage and media disinformation campaigns”.
1 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Court clerk's dismissal confirmed by judge due to missing R170 000 bail money
THE Labour Court in Johannesburg has set aside an arbitration award that reinstated a Department of Justice and Constitutional Development employee, finding that her dismissal for gross dishonesty was substantively fair.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Lions target accurate game management to topple resurgent Bulls
THE United Rugby Championship’s SA conference race remains finely balanced, and this weekend's Jukskei derby between the Lions and Bulls at Ellis Park could prove a defining moment for both sides.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Transforming care for injured footballers
THE University of Pretoria is looking into soccer injuries and trying to come up with solutions to intervene timeously so that active players do not have to retire early from the game.
2 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
See It Again can do it again
IN spite of an impressive record that features multiple Gr1 successes, a record that most would be envious of, See It Again has still flattered to deceive, not winning when he had every right to.
3 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Home Affairs breaks records with over 4 million Smart IDs issued in 2025
THE Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has set a new all-time record by issuing more than four million Smart ID Cards in a single year, marking the highest delivery rate in the department's history.
1 min |
January 30, 2026
The Mercury
Siblings fighting over late mother's estate
A BITTER legal feud has erupted between two siblings over the inheritance left by their late mother, who had bequeathed her estate only to her son, with the daughter now claiming her mother did not have the mental capability to draw up a new will disinheriting her.
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