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The Mercury
Joshlin's mother and her accomplices deserve their fate
THE country breathed a sigh of relief when Joslin Smith's mother and her two accomplices were given life sentences in the west coast town of Saldanha Bay, appropriately at the start of Child Protection Week.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Urgent recalls issued for specific Chevrolet vehicles and Honda motorcycles
THE National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an update following the recall of certain Chevrolet vehicles and Honda motorcycles due to potentially dangerous defects.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
IFP condemns MP's murder in Gauteng
THE IFP has condemned the killing of its Member of Parliament Khethamabala Petros Sithole, who was allegedly assassinated in Katlehong, Gauteng, on Saturday evening.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Absa Group strengthens retail and business leadership team
ABSA on Friday announced a strengthened Retail and Business Banking leadership team and operating model to boost its market competitiveness.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
UK boosts weapons production capacity
BRITAIN will invest £1.5 billion (about R36bn)) in new weapons factories to ramp up defence production capacity, the government said on Saturday, before a major review of its armed forces and military strategy.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Equities surged in May while the Rand stabilised
The JSE had a bumper month and year-to-date.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
AYO Technology Solutions' half-year results show progress despite challenges
JSE-listed black-owned ICT company AYO Technology Solutions, which has received an offer from Sekunjalo Investments to acquire all its shares, said Friday its full-year results are expected to show a meaningful reduction in losses compared to the loss reported for the first half.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Courageous Somerset victory for Absolutely Yes
ABSOLUTELY YES dug down deep to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in yesterday’s R250 000 Somerset 1200 (Listed) for two-year-olds at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Ellis urges composure and growth ahead of final clash
BANYANA Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says it will be important for the team to win their final Three Nations match against Zambia on Tuesday as they continue preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Gwarube and Maimane clash over reform of schooling system
BASIC Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane squared off against each other over the pass rate in matric, with the former insisting on the need to strengthen the foundation phase rather than obsessing over the outcomes in the final school year.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Altitude matters as Bulls focus on Sharks
AFTER the Bulls had beaten Edinburgh and before the Sharks had kicked off against Munster, Jake White was asked which team he would prefer to play in this week’s semi-final.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Ithuba Lottery confirms 12-month temporary extension of its operating licence
IN A PLAY on its \"Phanda Phusha Play\" slogan, Ithuba Lottery has introduced \"No Pause, Just Play\" as it confirmed a 12-month temporary extension of its operating licence, while the incumbent licence holder, Sizekhaya, prepares to put systems in place.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Olorato Mongale's alleged killers linked to 22 other cases
OLORATO Mongale, the 30-year-old former Wits student who was killed after going on a date last Sunday, has been described by her family as a fighter who fought to the end of her life.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Navigating the world of debt
SOUTH Africans may be flattered or exasperated that their country is a member of an elite global economic club that includes China, the US, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UK.
3 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Service providers not paid, KZN schools to face food delivery issues
SERVICE providers contracted to feed KwaZulu-Natal schoolchildren have warned that some schools will not receive food deliveries today, due to non-payment of invoices by the provincial Department of Education.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Under fire Nkabane grilled by MPs over withdrawn SETA board appointments
HIGHER Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane was grilled over the now-withdrawn appointments of chairpersons for the boards of the Sector and Education Training Authorities (SETAS).
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Steel and aluminium sectors brace for impact as US doubles tariff charges
SA forced to adapt to new challenges as President Trump announces fresh round of import tariffs
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Gauteng High Court's mediation directive faces legal action from accident victim
WHILE the Constitutional Court has declined leave to a law firm to directly approach the apex court in an urgent bid to overturn a directive introducing mandatory mediation in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, a vehicle accident victim who is also objecting to the directives will take her plight to court.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Dis-Chem reports strong annual earnings growth, but share price falls on the JSE
DIS-CHEM Pharmacies' share price slumped 5.5% on Friday despite reporting good annual earnings growth and solid revenue growth for the first quarter to May 27.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Cabinet approves National Labour Migration Policy to regulate foreign employment
COSATU has welcomed the Cabinet approving the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) White Paper 2025 for implementation.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
HOW YOUR STRESS INFLUENCES YOUR DOG'S BEHAVIOUR
IT’S no secret that dogs are incredibly attuned to their humans. They seem to know when you're sad, when you're happy and even when you're about to take them for a walk.
3 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Nearly 3% of vetted South African school staff have criminal records
NEW data from background screening provider TPN has raised concerns about the safety of children in school environments across South Africa, as it revealed that 2.95% of school staff screened between March 2024 and February 2025 were flagged for criminal activity, including violent and sexual offences.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Bosch reaches pinnacle of international career
PROTEAS all-rounder Corbin Bosch had prayed that when his big break came in international cricket, he would be good enough, because he knew that once he had a taste of it, he wouldn't want it taken away.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Hawks head Lebeya retires from the SAPS
HEAD of the Hawks, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, officially retired yesterday after 41 years of service in the police.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Israel blocks Arab leaders meeting
SAUDI Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said the Israeli government's refusal to allow a delegation of Arab ministers to visit the West Bank showed its “extremism and rejection of peace”.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
ASA boss Moloi outlines vision for federation
JAMES Moloi is ready to hit the ground running after retaining his position as president of Athletics South Africa (ASA) at the national federation’s quadrennial general meeting in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, on Saturday.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Second group of white Afrikaners arrive in the United States
About 8000 resettlement applications being processed after claims of persecution
3 min |
June 02, 2025
The Mercury
Adcorp Holdings reports impressive annual results with a 7.4% share price increase
ADCORP Holdings' share price shot up 7.4% on the JSE Thursday after it reported annual results that included a doubling of the final dividend to 50.02 cents a share compared with the 24.2 cents per share that was declared last year.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
Understanding property inheritance: essential insights for heirs
IF YOU plan to bequeath immovable property in your Will, be mindful that the process can be complicated.
3 min |
May 30, 2025
The Mercury
Ithuba Lottery considers legal options as temporary licence decision looms
OUTGOING national lottery operator Ithuba Lottery is considering the legal implications of Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau’s decision to award the operating licence to Sizakhaya Holdings.
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