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Erasmus, Springboks wary of Los Pumas’ rise ahead of Kings Park showdown
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus admits to being uneasy about tomorrow’s crunch Rugby Championship clash with the Pumas at Kings Park, knowing the South Americans believe they can emulate their heroes of a decade ago — when they shocked the Boks at the very same venue.
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September 26, 2025
The Mercury
SA’s rising unemployment a crisis that needs urgent attention
SOUTH Africa is facing a serious crisis given the magnitude of rising unemployment, which is affecting mostly black people and youth in particular.
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September 26, 2025
The Mercury
Burkina Faso: Between security and silence
THREE years into Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, Burkina Faso grapples with a tension between its pursuit of national sovereignty and the safeguarding of civic freedoms.
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September 26, 2025
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Acknowledging a beacon of hope and bravery in Verulam
RECENTLY, Prem Balram, head of RUSA (Reaction Unit SA), received the prestigious Cross Bravery Award in view of his services to the community, with outstanding bravado.
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September 26, 2025
The Mercury
Sirino booed, but Chiefs coach said he heard joyful fans chant: Sirino, Sirino!
KAIZER Chiefs' assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has come out in support of Gaston Sirino after the midfielder missed two crucial scoring opportunities during the 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night.
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September 26, 2025
The Mercury
Renewed investor interest fuels M&A boom in SA
RENEWED investor interest in renewable energy, IT, mining, as well as finance, is shoring up South Africa’s robust mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity amid rising regulatory scrutiny guided by public interest concerns.
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September 26, 2025
The Mercury
The drivers of change in education for Deaf children
Parents and schoolteachers have seen a difference in the children in the HEARTS project
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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There is more to the scrum than raw power, says Boks’ Louw
WILCO Louw has a reputation as the Springbok with the fiercest handshake.
3 min |
September 25, 2025
The Mercury
A great final this was
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2 min |
September 25, 2025
The Mercury
The thread that binds past, present, future
HERITAGE is the thread that binds our past, present, and future, shaping our identity and purpose. Dr Iqbal Survé explores how embracing our heritage can empower individuals and unite a nation in pride and dignity. | Independent Media
2 min |
September 25, 2025
The Mercury
US hails 'gladiator' DeChambeau
TWO-TIME US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau was hailed by US teammates as an explosive X-factor, gladiator and showman on Tuesday as controversy erupted around him at the Ryder Cup.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
The modern day Pharaohs who protect tyranny
THE world is in chaos and those responsible ironically claim to be our saviours.
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September 25, 2025
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FRANK STEWART BRIDGE
The problem with snap judgments is that they may become unsnapped.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
Pop-up courts alone simply won't stop the water mafia
THE proposal by Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, to revive \"popup courts\" will not solve South Africa's water crisis.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
New Direct Hajj Model brings changes for South African pilgrims in 2026, quota reduced
THE South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced that it will no longer serve as the country's official Hajj Affairs office, following the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's rollout of the Direct Hajj Model via the Nusuk Hajj platform.
2 min |
September 25, 2025
The Mercury
Squandering borrowed time: Our climate targets should be about the future
AHEAD of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, countries that are parties to the Paris Agreement will submit their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2030-2035, as states acknowledge that climate change is a “common concern for humankind” for both present and future generations.
3 min |
September 25, 2025
The Mercury
KHARTOUM Military clashes escalate in Sudan
MILITARY clashes have intensified in recent days between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
Kwagga’s wild ride to Boks’ ultimate game changer
WHEN Kwagga Smith was at school, he once wrote his real name, Albertus, on a test paper. His teacher, confused, asked the class: “Who is the new kid in the class?”
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
Devine names 'formidable opponents'
NEW Zealand captain Sophie Devine has identified co-hosts India and Sri Lanka, as well as defending champions Australia, as formidable opponents to face off against in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, starting next Tuesday.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
How Kristen Bell’s simple fibre hack is influencing a bigger health movement
GLUCOSE GUARD
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
PNB Under-35s show mettle in tournament
FOR four of Port Natal Bowl’s brightest young bowlers, the BSA Under-35 National Tournament, from September 20-23, was never going to be a walk in the park.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
Two arrested in R2.8m counterfeit goods seizure at Kosi Bay in KZN
IN A significant breakthrough in the fight against counterfeit goods, the Border Management Authority (BMA) apprehended two Mozambican suspects and seized goods valued at over R2.8 million at the Kosi Bay Port of Entry on Monday.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
Bid to make National Register of Sex Offenders accessible to the public
JUSTICE and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said a draft amendment bill is undergoing consultation with the intention of making the National Register of Sex Offenders (NRSO) accessible to members of the public.
2 min |
September 25, 2025
The Mercury
Despite risks, I had no choice but to join the Flotilla
Upside of helping end the genocide makes the danger and risk worthwhile
4 min |
September 25, 2025
The Mercury
Former judge ordered to repay R30m to Ingonyama Trust after irregular funds transfer
THE Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered Sipho Jerome Ngwenya, the former chairperson of the Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB), to repay more than R30 million to the Ingonyama Trust within 30 days.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
SA steel importers warn of 'national security' clause misuse in ITAC review
THE International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has come under fire from the steel import industry after proposing the use of national security provisions to tighten controls on steel imports.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
African Bank raises R700 million in social bonds to support SME's in South Africa
AFRICAN Bank has raised R700 million of 3and 5-year social bonds enabled br its first Sustainable Finance Framewor! (SFF) that aims to drive inclusive growth in South Africa through the financing of small to medium enterprises.
1 min |
September 25, 2025
The Mercury
The perfect platform for Springbok wannabes
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus has used a 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship with mixed success, although the Boks are currently on a high a iter an emphatic defeat of the All Blacks last week.
2 min |
September 25, 2025
The Mercury
Veale makes steal for Howells
In the fifth race, a C Stakes event over 1600m, the consistent Duncan Howells-trained William Longsword gelding El Rey Viene was backed into 9/4 favourite.
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September 25, 2025
The Mercury
China backs zero-tariff access for SA exports as trade relations deepen
CHINA has signaled its readiness to fast-track zero-tariff access for South African goods, opening the door for more local products to enter its vast consumer market under favorable terms.
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