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New Transporter is the ultimate family alternative to SUVs
A VOLKSWAGEN bus needs no introduction to South Africans, considering it’s been around for decades and at one stage it almost had a monopoly in the segment.
4 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Mary De Haas willing to testify before committees investigating SAPS
VIOLENCE and criminality expert Mary De Haas has stated that she is willing to testify before the committee and commission investigating the allegations of the infiltration of the South African Police Service (SAPS) by criminals.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Etzebeth returns as Springboks look to reignite Sharks’ campaign
IT says a great deal about how seriously the Sharks view their precarious United Rugby Championship (URC) position that they have rushed back Eben Etzebeth for tomorrow's crucial home clash with Ulster.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Asnenathi calls on tight five to step up against Scarlets
THE Lions' sledgehammer prop, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, believes the Joburg-based team will snap their three-match losing streak in the United Championship when they host the Scarlets at Ellis Park on Saturday.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Ceasefire halts deadly fighting
A CEASEFIRE along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan was holding yesterday, after dozens of troops and civilians were killed in cross-border clashes.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
State says R28m spent on Zuma's private legal fees must be paid back
Court hears arguments on accountability for state-funded court battles
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana back where they belong ... at the Fifa World Cup
I CAN still recall my first reaction to hearing the official 2010 Fifa World Cup song — and, incidentally, it’s the same reaction I have to it now.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
T9 Hunter transitions from limited edition to lasting model
SOUTH Africans like nothing more than a special edition vehicle, and when it comes to bakkies, it’s even more so.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
PSG Financial Services reports bumper earnings growth amid challenging market conditions
PSG Financial Services’ advice-led and diversified businesses continued to drive earnings growth and competitiveness in a tough financial services market during the six months to August 31, boosted as well by higher equity market returns.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa suspends spy boss amid testimony at Madlanga Commission, ad hoc committee
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Inspector-General (IG) of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel following damning testimony from witnesses at the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria and Parliamentary ad hoc committee.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Hold onto your hats – the ocean's calling!
THE KingFisher’s Scratch & Win Event is officially up and running, and anglers across KwaZulu-Natal are already diving into the action.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
ISRAEL CONFIRMS IDENTITIES OF RETURNED REMAINS
THE Israeli army announced yesterday that it had identified the remains of hostages, Inbar Hayman and Mohammad al-Atrash, whose bodies had been returned to Israel the previous evening by Hamas.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Madagascar’s protests fan anger
PLACARDS and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Financial planning considerations when investing offshore
SOUTH Africa is considered a small emerging market in global terms, with the local stock market accounting for approximately 0.40% of the total global equity market capitalisation. This relatively small footprint underscores the importance of geographical diversification for local investors.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Mlaba and Proteas determined ahead of Colombo clash
PROTEAS Women's premier spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba is determined to do well for the team against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup continues.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
SA food security improves slightly, but hunger remains widespread - Shoprite Index
SOUTH Africa's food security has shown modest progress, according to the latest Shoprite SA Food Security Index, released on Thursday.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
KZN ANC conference set for next month
DESPITE organisational challenges faced by the ANC’s 11 regional structures in KwaZulu-Natal, all conferences including that of the province, will be held next month.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Outlaw King to lead in the country
THERE has always been something about Outlaw King and the way that he has chased some feature races and gained a reward 10 months ago when winning the Grade 2 De Grendel Cape Merchants.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
McLaren title rivals looking warily for Verstappen’s late charge
MCLAREN'S duelling pair of world championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be looking warily in their rear-view mirrors this weekend at the United States Grand Prix for Max Verstappen.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Pressure mounts as Ludwig leads Bulls in make-or-break Connacht tour clash
A HERNIATED disc in his lower back —on two levels — kept young Bulls captain Reinhardt Ludwig out of rugby for almost half a year.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Ghost employees in public service face prosecution
PUBLIC servants whose credentials are found to be suspect are set to face criminal charges as the government cracks down on the scourge of ghost employees across national and provincial departments and components.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
No mercy for Mchunu as MPs promise rigorous questioning at Mkhwanazi hearing
INKATHA Freedom Party's Mangaqa Albert Mnewango said that ‘die poppe sal dans’ (there will be trouble) when the members of Parliament get the chance to grill suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu next week Tuesday.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Shauwn Mkhize’s luxury goods including handbags auctioned, Saint Laurent bag fetches R73 000
THE online auction of Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize’s luxury assets including expensive handbags closed on Wednesday, with several of the items being sold.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
The real cost of mental health: Why SA workplaces can't afford to look away
BY ANY measure, the cost of unaddressed mental health in South Africa is staggering. Depending on how it's calculated, mental health challenges are costing the South African economy between R161 billion lost in reduced productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism, and staff turnover. These numbers, drawn from credible studies by institutions such as Investec should give business leaders pause.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
RFG shares soar 38% after Premier Group acquisition announcement
RFG Holdings’ share price shot up over 38% to R22.20 after a surprise announcement Thursday that South African consumer foods and packaged goods company Premier Group plans to acquire it in a share swap transaction.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Broos: Ihe architect behind Bafana’s Fifa World Cup revival
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos has painted a bleak picture of the state of national players when he took over the reins more than five years ago — before bringing in the colour and flair that have recently restored pride to the nation.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
DRD Gold reports better liquidity and higher production amid rising gold prices
DRD Gold directors say the high price of the yellow metal has increased liquidity and cash, and this would be applied, among other things, towards their extended capital expenditure programme for the year to June 30, 2026.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Democracy falters when youth's voices are 'silenced'
If we fail to protect them, what kind of democracy are we leaving for the next generation?
4 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
Swedish SUV gets a sophisticated refresh
IF YOU'RE after a big, beautiful SUV that feels more like a spa on wheels than a roaring beast on the road, the newly refreshed Volvo XC90 might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
KZN COGTA MEC: Amakhosi pension plan proceeds
THERE IS growing confusion over the plan by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to offer pensions to Amakhosi.
3 min |