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The Mercury
Balloon payment uptake surges as affordability pressures mount for buyers
In a revealing look into South Africa's auto financing landscape, WesBank has reported a notable increase in the adoption of balloon payments among vehicle finance agreements.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Zuma and the MK Party challenges Madlanga Commission in court
THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and Jacob Zuma will argue on Thursday before the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, that the functions of the Madlanga Commission will usurp the powers that are constitutionally and exclusively conferred on both the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) and the Magistrates Commission.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Momentum reports record earnings amid challenging conditions
MOMENTUM Group delivered record, normalised headline earnings (NHE) of R6.26 billion in the year to June 30, up a remarkable sector beating 41% on the prior financial year, which was already a record year.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
SA Rugby can change lives of women
WHILE the Men have one eye on a breakaway R360 league that could ultimately transform the oval-ball game as we know it, Women's rugby, particularly here in South Africa, is fighting tooth and nail to break free of its shackles.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Department of Defence reaffirms support for families of fallen SANDF members
THE Department of Defence and Military Veterans has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the families of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who died during deployment.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Asian stocks swing as traders bide time ahead of US rate decision
ASIAN stock markets were mixed yesterday as investors bided their time ahead of an expected US interest rate cut later in the day.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
National Treasury's investigation reveals ghost employees in public service
THE National Treasury revealed on Wednesday that the interim result of its project of identifying ghost employees in the public service has lifted potential civil servants who may be illegally withdrawing salaries.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Easing inflation numbers spark interest rate cut optimism
Stats SA says that on a month-to-month basis, CPI declined by 0.2%
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Kapp put age, fitness concerns to bed in Lahore
WHEN the Proteas Women’s squad for the ongoing three-match ODI series against Pakistan and the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, there were concerns around the average age of the team.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
BOLSONARO ORDERED TO PAY DAMAGES, ISSUE APOLOGY
Jair Bolsonaro was ordered on Tuesday to pay 1 million reals (about $188 000) in damages for racist remarks he made while in office and issue a public apology.
1 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Injuries bite, but Springboks count on depth
AS the Springboks prepare for their decisive two-Test series against Argentina, confidence in the squad remains strong as the world champions set their sights on securing back-to-back Rugby Championship titles.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Common legal mistakes SMEs make and how to avoid them
LEGAL matters can be confusing within the business landscape and particularly so for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Regeneration is still on the up
ON the face of it, handicapping is always a punters best guide. It doesn’t always work out, given the vagaries of the sport, but the filly Regeneration looked to be the ‘right’ horse in the Progress Plate that headed the turf card at Hollywoodbets Greyville yesterday.
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Cyril has left ANC with big 2026 headache
THE ANC cannot reasonably expect its councillors to regain lost municipalities, let alone win new ones, in the 2026 local government elections when its president has effectively decampaigned the organisation.
1 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Madrid rightback dilema as Mbappe reaches half century
ENGLAND international fullback Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a hamstring injury in Real Madrid’s Champions League victory over Marseille, the club said yesterday.
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
FROM CAMPUS TO COMMUNITY: PhD Graduate, Bongiwe Majola, Sheds Light on Protest Violence in eThekwini
Under pressure from a lack of service delivery, communities often resort to protest action to express frustration and attract attention of municipalities and political leaders. However, when protests turn violent, they frequently result in work stoppages and infrastructure damage - further hindering service delivery.
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Africa needs to leverage fund for responding to loss and damage to enhance resilience of its cities
THE ISSUE of climate change and its associated impacts, especially on African cities, is a critical topic that demands urgent attention.
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Of female surnames and judicial activism: turning personal beliefs into law
THERE is a general understanding in all constitutional democracies that ‘government by the Judiciary’ is undesirable.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Mchunu faces backlash over task team
KZN SAPS Commissioner criticises minister's controversial decision during inquiry
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
SA tourism recovery lags global and regional competitors despite rising international arrivals
SOUTH Africa welcomed 5.85 million international tourists between January and July 2025, a 14% increase on the same period last year.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Retail sales surge 5.6%, easing pressure on consumer outlook
SOUTH Africa’s retail sales climbed by 5.6% year-on-year in July 2025, the fastest pace in three months, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on Wednesday.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Coetzee confirms bruised heel, as Proteas injury list lengthens
PROTEAS fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is currently healing from a heel bruise that he sustained during the South Africa ‘A’ Unofficial ODIs and joins the seemingly growing list of injured Proteas bowlers.
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
'Happiness' can be caught
Trainer Candice Dawson runs MINOGUE in Race 6 - the FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 PINNACLE STAKES at the Vaal today.
5 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
The future of pharmacies in South Africa lies in sustainable expansion
PHARMACIES, especially ones in rural areas, are often the cornerstone of their communities.
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Durban City's Mokwena reveals goal preparation secrets
TREVOR Mokwena's strike against Siwelele in their Betway Premiership match at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday night was more than instinct - it was preparation meeting opportunity which earned him a Player of the Match accolade.
1 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
SARS raids Royal AM training facility amid Mkhize’s tax woes
PLAYERS from Royal AM FC, the football team owned by Shauwn Mkhize, watched in despair as trucks, brought by the taxman, seized goods and vehicles at a training facility on a farm outside Pietermaritzburg yesterday.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Durban and Johannesburg to host Africa's Travel Indaba for the next five years
TOURISM and hospitality bodies have responded well following the announcement that Durban and Johannesburg will host Africa's Travel Indaba for the next five years commencing in 2026.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa’s praise for DA sparks ouster speculation
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is facing amountinga wave of discontent and whispers ofa plot to remove him from power before the 2027 elective conference.
3 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Shifting trade policies accelerate Africa’s adoption of Stablecoins
GLOBAL trade discussions often remain at a high level, focusing on geopolitics and national strategy. But across Africa and emerging markets, the real-world impact is felt in the liquidity of local markets.
2 min |
September 18, 2025
The Mercury
Usuthu seek first win over Stellies in three years
AMAZULU will be determined to end their three-year winless run against Stellenbosch when the two sides meet at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu this evening.
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