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Beyond compliance: The grace of good governance
GOVERNANCE is often spoken of in technical terms. Policies, processes and compliance frameworks dominate the conversation, leaving little space for reflection on the quiet dignity that once defined good leadership. Somewhere along the way, governance became procedural rather than personal, more about ticking boxes than inspiring trust. Yet, governance was never meant to be a system of control. It was meant to be a practice of conduct.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Impact Beyond Ten: Innovator Trust unveils Women in Tech Awards 2025 nominees and categories
THE 2025 Innovator Trust Women in Tech Awards (WIT) celebrate a decade and counting of empowering women who have turned innovative ideas into sustainable impact. This milestone event, scheduled for November 20, 2025, recognises the women driving South Africa's digital economy forward.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Schools must recognise non-European cultural forms of expressions
Schools must recognise non-European cultural forms of expressions
4 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Father in court after tl-year-old kills farmworker
A 43-YEAR-OLD father accused of firearm negligence in the tragic shooting on a Limpopo farm is set to appear in the Thabazimbi Magistrate’s Court this week, following the death of a farmworker allegedly caused by his 11-year-old son.
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October 14, 2025
The Mercury
APARTHEID-ERA CRIMES Cradock Four inquest resumes in Gqeberha
THE inquest into the deaths of the Cradock Four resumed in the Gqeberha High Court yesterday, almost four decades after the killings that became one of apartheid’s darkest chapters.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Thomas the Tank to roll back into Kings Park for the Sharks
THE Sharks have not had the best start to the URC season, but the good news is that Springbok prop Thomas du Toit will be parking “The Tank” in his old space at Kings Park next year.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Rwanda aim to end on a high
RWANDA will be aiming to conclude their Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign on a positive note when they face South Africa at Mbombela Stadium tonight (6pm kickoff).
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Trio wins economics Nobel for work on tech-driven growth
The Nobel prize in economics was awarded on Monday to American-Israeli Joel Mokyr, France's Philippe Aghion and Canada's Peter Howitt for work on technology's impact on sustained economic growth.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
M-KOPA and the price of patience: How impact capital became market education
IN DECEMBER 2016, I sat down with Chad Larson, M-KOPA co-founder and CFO at the time, for an African Tech Roundup podcast conversation about their solar home systems business.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Sandton teacher murder trial further delayed as judge unavailable
THE TRIAL of Bafana Mahungela, the 22-year-old student accused of the brutal murder of Sandton teacher Kirsten Kluyts, has been postponed to Wednesday due to the unavailability of the trial judge.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
CANAL+ announces JSE listing following R35bn MultiChoice acquisition
A secondary inward listing will preserve South African investor access and market liquidity
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Do air purifiers work wonders for allergies? Let's clear the air
ALLERGIES can feel like an unwelcome guest that refuses to leave. The sneezing, itchy eyes and constant runny nose can make everyday life a challenge.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana can't doubt chances now
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
3 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
ARSON A CRIME AGAINST HERITAGE
THE charred remains of historic buildings at the University of Fort Hare stand as a grim monument to pure criminality.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Mother wins damages after doctor operates on wrong knee
A MOTHER described how happy she was to see her then 8-year-old son coming out of theatre after his long-awaited operation on his deformed knee — only to then discover that the doctors had operated on the wrong knee.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Amorim's Red Devils smell blood
IT'S been a long time since Liverpool fans approached a home clash with Manchester United feeling this uneasy, with Arne Slot facing the first real test of his fledgling Anfield reign.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Industry welcomes court ruling clearing way for Durban Port upgrade
INDUSTRY players have welcomed the KwaZulu-Natal High Court's decision to dismiss APM Terminals’ application to overturn the selection of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) as Transnet’s private equity partner for the upgrade of Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 — a project seen as critical to restoring efficiency at South Africa's busiest port.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Tomorrow's Happy Valley formguides
Race 1 - NGAU CHI WAN HANDICAP #1 Courier Magic ended last season with a fastfinishing third as he returned to Class 5, where he holds a strong record. His trial for return was encouraging and with Zac Purton taking the ride, he gets every chance to resume as a winner.
5 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
The art of listening: Supporting those who are grieving
WHEN you meet people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, please don’t talk about the losses you have endured and the pain you have known and make another's loss an opportunity to make it about you.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Court ruling empowers accredited pharmacists to prescribe HIV medications
ACCREDITED South African pharmacists can now legally prescribe certain HIV medicines, significantly improving access to lifesaving treatment for hundreds of thousands of people living with or at risk of HIV.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
Gauteng judge offers divorcing parents advice in difficult custody battles
AN ACTING judge, in dealing with a tug-o-war between divorcing parents regarding the custody of their child, urged parents to respect each other when it came to decisions regarding their children.
2 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
Three simple stretches to relieve office tension and improve posture
ARE you feeling that familiar crick in your neck, the tightness across your shoulders, or that dull ache in your lower back?
2 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
JSE remains bullish but nervous, while the rand loses ground
DESPITE some uncertainty about world equity and bond markets around the US economy and the way forward for interest rates after the US government shutdown remains, share prices on the JSE remain bullish.
3 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas alert to Tigresses’ threat
THE Proteas Women's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup campaign was always centred around their opening three matches.
2 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
SACP condemns United States aggression against Venezuela
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) condemns the military aggression perpetrated by the United States against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
2 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
Newpark REIT lowers interim dividend but raises full-year guidance
NEWPARK REIT, which owns four properties including the JSE Building, lowered its dividend 13.1% to 26 cents per share for the six months to August 31, but has raised its guidance for the full year.
2 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
Hairpiece museum closes
AFTER 30 years in the business, a museum of human hairpieces is closing, according to Associated Press.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
Bucs out for revenge as quarters confirmed
THE PSL have announced the fixtures for the Carling Knockout quarterfinals, with the spotlight firmly on Orlando Pirates as they prepare to face the defending champions, Magesi FC, at the end of October at Orlando Stadium.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
KZN twins receive full bursaries for innovative project
MELOKUHLE and Simesihle Khuzwayo, Grade 12 twins from King Bhekuzulu High School in Nongoma, northern KwaZulu-Natal, are showing how curiosity and determination can overcome limited resources.
2 min |
October 13, 2025
The Mercury
Bheki Cele criticises South Africans reaction to Nathi Mthethwa’s death
ANC leader Bheki Cele has taken the public to task over how it reacted to the death of the former Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa.
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