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The Mercury
Mkhwanazi says he is 'not afraid to die'
KWAZULU-Natal provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says he chose to speak the truth on July 6 last year, knowing it could affect his family and put his life at risk, but he is not afraid of dying.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Pirates’ finishing woes threaten Premiership title hopes
ORLANDO Pirates appear to be showing signs of vulnerability at the worst possible stage of the season, with their lack of clinical finishing threatening to derail their title ambitions.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Infrastructure investment race reshapes SA's economic future, says Energy Department
INFRASTRUCTURE is fast emerging as a principal battleground for global economic competitiveness, industrial strength and national resilience, according to Subesh Pillay, acting director-general of the Department of Electricity and Energy.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Bulls must sharpen key areas ahead of Cardiff URC test in Pretoria
THE next two weekends will be a proper test of their grit and mentality as the Bulls strive to nail down a Top 8 spot in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Ecuador, Colombia clash over bomb dropped at border
THE leaders of Colombia and Ecuador sparred on Tuesday over allegations that the Ecuadoran bombing of suspected criminal hideouts near their shared border had spilled into Colombian territory.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Trossard: Win over Leverkusen perfect preparation for City final
ARSENAL'S Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen is the perfect preparation for Sunday's League Cup final with Manchester City, according to forward Leandro Trossard.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Chiefs Top 3 chase: Three key areas Amakhosi must fix after Durban City win
KAIZER
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
17-year Laden makes history at Durban Bowling Club
THE greens at Durban Bowling Club were alive with tension and excitement last weekend as the district’s top novices competed in the PNB Novice Championships.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Oil shock could stall South Africa's recovery as fuel risks and inflation pressures mount
OXFORD Economics Africa has warned that South Africa's fragile economic recovery could face renewed strain in 2026 if global oil prices surge is maintained by the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
3 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Understanding our reactivity: The roots of anxiety and control
THERE is natural reactivity within each of us. It’s part of primal protection.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
War shock threatens South Africa's fragile recovery despite uptick in PayInc Index
SOUTH Africa's economy showed early signs of resilience in February, but escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East now threaten to derail that momentum, with surging oil prices and a weakening rand raising fears of a severe economic shock.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
KZN law enforcement ramps up road safety ahead of Easter
LAW enforcement agencies are expected to increase random vehicle inspections on major routes in KwaZulu-Natal in the buildup to the Easter weekend.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Ingonyama Trust Board hits back at Minister Nyhontso's decision to dissolve the entity
THE Ingonyama Trust Board has rejected the decision of the Land Reform Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso, to disband it.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
When a nation forgets its heroines, it forgets itself
Women have always stood at the moral centre of struggles for justice
4 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Inflation dips to 3% in February, but fuel shock threatens outlook
SOUTH Africa's inflation rate eased further in February, offering continued relief to consumers and reinforcing expectations of a stable interest rate environment, at least in the near term.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Iran vows revenge for security chief
IRAN held a funeral yesterday for its security chief Ali Larijani as it vowed revenge, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel after it killed the powerful figure in an air strike.
3 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Continuity in selection should be cornerstone of Sharks' URC Top 8 bid
THERE comes a point in every season where experimentation must be shown the door.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Selection calls in focus as Stormers prepare for tough Dragons clash in Cape Town
THEY have moved into second place on the United Rugby Championship (URC) table, and it is now up to the Stormers’ players to build on that momentum with six crucial round-robin matches remaining this season.
3 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
PPC reports significant financial improvements as turnaround strategy progresses
PPC’s share price rose sharply by over 4% Wednesday morning after it reported further evidence that its “Awaken the Giant” turnaround strategy is delivering improvements in operating and financial performance.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Dr Hlophe reinstated as deputy president of MK Party following investigation
THE UMKHONTO weSizwe Party (MK Party) deputy president Dr John Hlophe has been reinstated as the party’s first deputy president and parliamentary party leader with immediate effect, following a thorough investigation into allegations regarding his conduct.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Was AFCON 2026 designed for Morocco? CAF’s hollow 3-0 victory suggests so
PRETTY SAD TO SAY, but only in Africa, right?
3 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Cardoso warns Sundowns over CAF Champions League 'horror show' despite 3-0 lead
MAMELODI
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Prasa’s audit reveals R19bn in irregular expenditure
Auditor-General says state passenger rail company’s underlying position remains precarious
3 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
South Africa faces potential tariffs in sweeping US trade investigation
SOUTH Africa has been included in a sweeping US trade investigation into whether it is harming America through its trade policies.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Winter Pirate sails smoothly to victory
“WINTER Pirate will have to walk from here to get beaten,” were the words of racecourse caller Alistair Cohen ahead of the first race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville yesterday — exactly what supporters of the favourite would have wanted to hear.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
SA Women on a quest to inject urgency in first powerplay
PROTEAS
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
STEINHOFF SENTENCING A MERE WHIMPER
MARKUS Jooste, the infamous kingpin of the R250 billion Steinhoff scandal who allegedly died by suicide in 2024, was back in the news last week - albeit indirectly.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Legal action looms as country grapples with escalating water shortages
POLITICAL party Build One South Africa (BOSA) is preparing to take the government to court over what it describes as a worsening water crisis that is infringing on citizens' constitutional rights.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
SA set to scale back borrowing as Africa's debt climbs to $155bn, says S&P
SOUTH Africa is expected to reduce its borrowing in 2026 even as African sovereign debt issuance rises to an estimated $155 billion, highlighting the country’s relatively stronger fiscal position amid a challenging global environment.
3 min |
March 19, 2026
The Mercury
Scottish parly rejects bill on assisted dying
SCOTTISH lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have legalised assisted dying, as a similar bid in England and Wales stalls in Westminster's upper chamber.
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