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Bonolo Gabuza reveals the best braided hairstyles and haircare tips
AS THE weather heats up, so do hairstyles because many of us turn up in fresh looks for the new season.
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October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Stormers seek perfect tour finish
THE Stormers are not scoffing at the five points they picked up against Zebre in Parma on Saturday evening after winning 31-13, but they know an improved performance will be needed for this weekend's final overseas duel in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
The controversial Bafana Bafana yellow card needs to be investigated, says Contralesa
BAFANA Bafana made the country proud last week when the team qualified for the World Cup soccer spectacle next year.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
The smash burger is the only burger anyone cares about these days
IF YOU scroll through TikTok or Instagram these days, you quickly realise that the thick, gourmet burger from the last decade is over and the new king of comfort food is the flat, crispy, cheese-covered smash burger.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Sea Robbers suffer heavily in the DRC
ORLANDO Pirates' CAF Champions League ambitions took a hit yesterday afternoon as they fell 3-0 to St Eloi Lupopo in their first-leg preliminary round second stage clash at the Stade Kibassa Maliba in Lubumbashi, DRC.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Discover why face serums are the secret weapon
IF YOU'VE scrolled through any skincare video, chances are you've seen a glowing influencer raving about their favourite serum.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Derby defeat won't derail Durban City’s progress – Hunt
DURBAN City head coach Gavin Hunt remained calm after a painful defeat to AmaZulu in their first Durban Derby, insisting the result won't derail their progress or Cup focus.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
THE ROLE OF DIET IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
SOUTH Africa is facing a growing cancer crisis. In the next five years, the number of new cancer cases each year could double to 120 000. This highlights how at risk we are.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Report reveals gaps in South Africa’s Prevention of Organised Crime Act
ANEW report on transnational organised crime has found that the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), designed to prosecute the participants and members of criminal organisations, does not reach the outer ring of professional enablers.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Elite athletes on CT marathon cancellation
SOUTH Africa’s most renowned road runners, Gerda Steyn and Stephen Mokoka, have taken the cancellation of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on the chin like the true champions they are.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
NEAR-MISS MUST BE A WAKE-UP CALL FOR SAFA
SOUTH Africa's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be a moment of celebration.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
ATNS suspension of flight procedures cripples travel at Kruger International Airport
THE Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) says it could take at least two weeks to restore suspended Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), a move that has severely disrupted air travel and tourism just as South Africa's holiday season begins to peak.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Bulls to rotate squad for Glasgow finale
BULLS coach Johan Ackermann says he will rotate his players for the United Rugby Championship tour finale against the Warriors in Glasgow on Friday, as the tough northern hemisphere conditions have taken a toll on bodies.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
UK company wins trademark dispute over “Salt of the Earth” deodorants
A LEGAL battle over the use of the trademark \"Salt of the Earth\" relating to the deodorants two companies trade in turned to the Western Cape High Court, with a United Kingdom-based company claiming that a South African company is infringing on its trademark.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Rat hole research breakthrough
RESEARCHERS think they have debunked the origin of Chicago's so-called \"rat hole,\" one of the Windy City's weirdest local landmarks, according to the Associated Press.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
New digital platform aims to reduce water losses in Tshwane
THE City of Tshwane's new digital dashboard will track water consumption and losses, manage demand, and reduce non-revenue water, which results from leaks and theft.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Fernandez clinches maiden victory at Phillip Island
AN overjoyed Raul Fernandez surged to a maiden MotoGP victory in Australia yesterday in his 76th race, while Alex Marquez finished fourth to shore up his bid to end the season second in the world championship.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Safari proposes to buy out minority shareholders, and delist from the JSE
SAFARI Investments RSA's board has made an offer to buy out the minority shareholders and delist the REIT as it shifts its strategy to retail centre development.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Competition authorities are unfairly targeted by various free market fundamentalists - Cosatu
THE Competition authorities have been mistakenly and unfairly targeted recently by various free market fundamentalists
4 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Transnet Port Terminals achieves record container handling in turnaround efforts
TRANSNET Port Terminals (TPT) continues to show strong progress in its turnaround strategy, achieving record-breaking operational milestones that signal renewed efficiency across South Africa's ports.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Youssef rues missed chances as Chiefs held in Lubumbashi
KAIZER Chiefs' coach Khalil Ben Youssef expressed a mix of satisfaction and frustration following his side's goalless draw against AS Simba in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Saturday.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Teetan delivers for Crawford
BRETT CRAWFORD clinched his third win in Hong Kong yesterday to boost an already decent strike rate and it was his former South African stable jockey Karis Teetan who delivered for him, while back in South Africa Chad Little and JP van der Merwe both scored trebles at Hollywoodbets Durbanville and Craig Zackey reached the 50 winner for the season mark on Sunday.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Sharks eye redemption against Scarlets after Ulster loss
A FRUSTRATED John Plumtree has called on his Sharks to “reset” quickly after their 34-26 defeat against Ulster in Durban on Saturday, admitting that both players and coaches must take responsibility for the team’s poor start to the United Rugby Championship season.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
High Court rules on civil contempt: Implications for criminal records
A CIVIL court's finding of contempt - even if accompanied by a sanction such as a fine or a stint in jail - does not constitute a criminal conviction under the Criminal Procedure Act - which means that the person found to be in civil contempt cannot have a criminal record.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
'Freedom of speech is under threat', says Deputy Minister Morolong
DEPUTY Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has reaffirmed the country's media freedom amid widespread media scrutiny following the recent testimony by KZN Provincial Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Who's rising – and who's falling – ahead of the November tour
AS ANTICIPATION builds ahead of Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus naming his touring squad for the November Tests in Europe, we take a look at five United Rugby Championship (URC) players hoping to make the cut.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Celtic stunned by Dundee in first Dens Park defeat since 88
CELTIC crashed to their first defeat at Dundee in 37 years as the Scottish champions' shock 2-0 loss put a dent in their title defence yesterday.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Stone fruit industry set for major boost as China trade deal sealed
SOUTH Africa's agricultural sector has welcomed a breakthrough trade agreement that could open lucrative opportunities for local fruit producers.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Mercury
Updated Triber hits SA with lower price tag
THE Renault Triber has been given a makeover, ushering in the company’s new corporate look and badge, while remaining the least expensive seven-seater on the South African market.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
The Mercury
DA welcomes major China trade break- through for South African fruit sector
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the signing of a landmark stone fruit trade agreement between South Africa and China, concluded today by Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and China’ Minister Sun Meijun in Shanghai.
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