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G20 Summit in South Africa: A success for MSMEs despite the absence President Donald Trump
SOUTH Africa has officially done the unthinkable: pulled off the first-ever G20 Summit on African soil, smoothly, stylishly, and with enough gravitas to make global leaders nod thoughtfully while sipping rooibos tea.
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November 27, 2025
The Mercury
GBV: CYRIL MUST SHOW US THE MONEY
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’ classification of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as a national crisis is just empty words without a concrete plan on how to financially capacitate the organisations at the forefront of curbing the scourge.
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November 27, 2025
The Mercury
AmaZulu, Durban City chase wins
AMAZULU could climb to third in the Betway Premiership standings if they beat Richards Bay in the KZN derby tomorrow evening (7.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Net salaries remained unchanged in October - PayInc Net Salary Index
NET salaries remained unchanged in October, according to the PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of around 2.
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November 27, 2025
The Mercury
R60bn class action lawsuit against banks hits critical stage over inclusion of new evidence
THE long-running R60 billion class action bid against South Africa's major banks reaches a critical procedural stage today as the Gauteng High Court will hear an interlocutory application that could determine how much evidence will ultimately be allowed before the court.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
From grovelling to greatness: Proteas conquer their Everest
GROVEL.
3 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Cost of household food basket eases slightly in November, but affordability crisis deepens
THE Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group’s (PMBEJD) Household Affordability Index for November shows a slight month-on-month decline in food costs, but civil society groups warn that nutritious food remains out of reach for millions of South Africans as the festive season begins.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
How innovative South African SMEs are thriving through digital transformation
RECENT reports of an uptick in business liquidations in South Africa, 145 in October alone, may have understandably set off alarm bells about the health of the country’s small business sector, but while closures have a profound impact on communities and livelihoods, they don't tell the full story.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Major upgrade work underway at Nelson Mandela Capture Site
THE Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick is seeing a significant surge in international tourists as the heritage destination undergoes major infrastructure upgrades, including a new access road, improved parking, a gatehouse, and stormwater systems.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
OPEC+ nations again face thorny issue of how much they can pump
OPEC+ nations gathering this weekend are once again grappling with the thorny question of how much oil they're physically able to pump.
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November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Trump rages at 'frail' report
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump raged yesterday at a New York Times report that focused on his age and growing signs of fatigue, insisting that he is full of energy and calling the woman author of the article “ugly”.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
UNAIDS warns of a looming HIV crisis ahead of World AIDS Day this year
FUNDING CUTS
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November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Pepkor secures approval for new South African bank, expands financial services footprint
PEPKOR, the JSE-listed discount retailer fast expanding into the financial services sector, has received approval from the Prudential Authority to establish a \"fully fledged bank\" in South Africa over \"the next couple years\", said the CFO Riaan Hanekom.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
No other rugby team in the world can stand up against the Boks
THE match between the Springboks and the Irish over the weekend will be spoken about for many more years to come.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
DRC farmers seek to feed Kinshasa, despite obstacles
THE Kimwenza Valley is a vital source of food for residents of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, but its farmers need help to meet their ballooning needs.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Bavuma leads Proteas to historic series win in India
CLEAN SWEEP
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Pro-Russian accounts wage Al war
FIGHTING for control of Pokrovsk in Ukraine’ east is raging on, but in pro-Russian social media circles, Moscow has already won: viral, Al-generated videos depict a Ukrainian army in retreat, complete with fake, tearful soldiers.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Massive spiderweb causes a stir
WHAT is thought to be the world’s largest known spiderweb — housing tens of thousands of the creatures — has been discovered in a cave on the Albanian-Greek border, according to the Associated Press.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Sharks skipper: We have a solid plan to beat Connacht
AFTER the Sharks’ unfortunate start to the United Rugby Championship and the resulting turbulence off the field, the November break from the competition is the best thing that could have happened to them.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
The upcoming season looks bright for Mon Petit Cherie
TWO performances at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth yesteriday truly caught the eye.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Parliament pursues charges against Letsoalo
THE Standing Committee on Public Account (Scopa) is looking to lay criminal charges against the former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo for snubbing a parliamentary inquiry.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Unlocking business success: The case for in-person networking
IN THE words of business magnate, Richard Branson, “Success in business is all about making connections”.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Liverpool, Liverpool, wherefore art thou?
LAST year it was all about Liverpool.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
EThekwini councillor demands urgent action as homelessness report delayed
ETHEKWINI councillor Andre Beetge has raised concerns about the impact drug addicts and homeless people near Albert Park would have on tourism once visitors arrive in Durban for the December holidays.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Court mandates mother to submit child for DNA test in maintenance dispute
THE issue of DNA testing came under the juristic spotlight in the Limpopo High Court, with a former couple embroiled in legal proceedings regarding maintenance for a young child.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
What China's new ‘blueprint’ means for South Africa
Local value-addition and technology linkages must be emphasised
4 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Bavuma's group of Proteas heroes end 25 years of hurt in India
YESTERDAY morning, at precisely 9.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Mercury
FNB sees Black Friday spend topping R3.3bn as digital payments surge
SOUTH Africa's First National Bank (FNB) expects Black Friday spending to exceed R3.
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November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Reijnders insists Manchester City will keep calm after Leverkusen loss
TIJJANI Reijnders has insisted there will be no loss of nerve at Manchester City following their surprise defeat by Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
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November 27, 2025
The Mercury
Households see some relief, but financial resilience remains fragile, Altron FinTech Index shows
SOUTH African households experienced modest financial relief in the first half of 2025, but their overall financial resilience remains under severe strain, according to the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI).
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