The Mercury - June 23, 2025

US strikes on Iran escalate tensions

ANC KZN leader lashes councillors for poor state of municipalities

Travel advisories for South Africans amid Middle East conflict

KZN Premier addresses GBV incident in his office

Malema pledges homes for victims’ families

Over R3bn in funding received by political parties

Union raises alarm over severe mismanagement of pension funds

DURBAN 15/24º

Industrial engineering offers women a bright future

Iran – stand by for chaos

Financial stability not threatened by nature

Media’s double standards on Israel and Iran’s nuclear arsenal

The limits of forgiveness in toxic relationships

ON THIS DAY JUNE 23

Malema pledges homes for victims’ families

South African engineers released from Equatorial Guinea prison after two years

SCA rules unconscious claimants not entitled to damages for pain

What ConCourt gave our democracy in the past 30 years

Overburdening taxpayer is daylight robbery

ALARMING SPIKE IN KIDNAPPINGS

Japanese sunscreens taking skin-care world by storm

S Korea counts on shipbuilding

Nigeria receives 100 looted artefacts

Commons pass assisted dying bill

Benin’s Talon says Ecowas needs reform

Boat carrying 19 missing in Comoros

Eight dead in Brazil hot air balloon crash

India arrests two for fostering attackers

PEOPLE

ONE KILLED, 11 INJURED IN ALGERIAN MATCH STAMPEDE

Correctional Services allocates R1.2 billion to provide food for 100 000 prisoners

Over R3bn in funding received by political parties

Alarm over kidnapping of well known Durban content creator who requested e-hailing ride

Hawks officers to undergo stricter integrity testing

Slain journalist and partner laid to rest, family finds closure

DOUBLE CROSSWORD

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TYPE A, B, C OR D? THE PERSONALITY TYPE GUIDE EVERYONE’S GOOGLING RIGHT NOW

The new rules of wine: why Gen Z is changing the way we sip

Sandra Oh: From fictional doctor to honorary graduate

One-pot wonders: hearty dishes to keep you cosy this winter

THE FOUR PERSONALITY TYPES

Union raises alarm over severe mismanagement of pension funds

UIF TIGHTENS OVERSIGHT AFTER FRAUD ATTEMPTS DELAY EMPLOYABILITY STIPENDS

FOR THE RECORD

NIGERIAN MONARCH WANTS $12 BILLION FOR CLEAN-UP BEFORE SHELL EXIT

KUMBA IRON ORE CFO BOTHWELL MAZARURA TO STEP DOWN

Sundowns fight back valiantly, but endeavour is no substitute for class

Junior Boks face tough challenge in World Rugby U20 Championship

Olympic new chief’s steeliness honed by hard knocks

Five to watch when the Lions face Australia

Boks step up preparation for 2025 season opener

Jane leads Banyana’s focused bid to defend WAFCON title

Ronwen’s howler spoils the day

Guardiola looking to cut down City squad

SOUTH AMERICAN TEAMS LAY DOWN GAUNTLET TO EUROPE AT WORLD CUP