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June 12, 2026

Striking Msunduzi Municipality workers, in job grade dispute, accused of 'trashing' the city

MSUNDUZI Municipality workers are demanding a proper grading process for their jobs to ensure that they are being paid fairly.

3 mins

World Cup kicks off with a bang as host nation Mexico puts on a show

THE World Cup kicked off last night as co-hosts Mexico took an early lead against South Africa in front of 80 000 fans in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

2 mins

State steps in to aid defence in AKA murder case prison transfer

THE State has agreed to assist the defence in its efforts to have the seven men accused of murdering South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane temporarily transferred back to Westville prison for consultation purposes.

2 mins

eThekwini Working Group focuses on economic development initiatives

Strategic plans unveiled to boost local business and tourism growth

3 mins

June 16th - The Heritage and History of the children of Apartheid education

FIVE decades have passed since that fateful, yet horrifically tragic day on 16 June 1976.

2 mins

The lost art of handwritten letters: Why they matter today

TO TRY and cite all the ways daily life has changed in the last 30 or 40 years would be ridiculous, but there are some things, now apparently out of vogue, that remain powerful and are perhaps more meaningful given the time that has lapsed.

1 mins

Widespread concern in KZN as Tongaat Hulett liquidation hearing looms

WITH the KwaZulu-Natal High Court reconvening on June 17 to hear arguments in the liquidation application of Tongaat Hulett, vast areas of rural KwaZulu-Natal is watching with growing concern as it could signal imminent job losses and economic devastation.

1 mins

Word nerds compete fiercely in battle for Thai Scrabble title

IF HE were no longer physically able to play Scrabble, 86-year-old Tan Jin Chor said he would “shut the lights and call it a day”, but his love of the word game has kept the veteran verbophile competing.

2 mins

Municipalities owe R28 billion to the country's water boards - Minister

THE total debt owed by struggling municipalities to water boards has ballooned by almost R4 billion to R28 billion over the past 10 months.

2 mins

Gwarube says she has no relationship with Lighthouse Publishers

BASIC Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has distanced herself from the newly formed Lighthouse Publishers that was awarded the share of R285 million in the R1.6 billion textbook contract despite having no prior publishing history.

2 mins

KZN govt, UN agencies hold meeting on migration issues

KWAZULU-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for stronger cooperation with United Nations agencies and international partners as the province prepares to host a summit on undocumented foreign nationals later this month.

2 mins

Lessons from India’s UPI revolution in South Africa’s bid to go cashless

THE South African government is working on an ambitious plan to reduce cash transactions via a digital payment platform that can be used by South Africans, free of charge.

3 mins

Football and politics: the World Cup of shame

The sport cannot serve as a smokescreen to conceal injustices

5 mins

It's all building towards a spectacular day on July 4

THE past week has seen some big choices for the Hollywoodbets Durban July - both for the on-course hopefuls looking to claim the record purse on July 4, and for the aspiring track-side fashionistas wanting to make their mark in the Young Designer Award competition.

2 mins

Durban couple jailed for life after horrific torture of 10-year-old relative

A DURBAN couple who subjected a young girl to a horrific, two-year campaign of torture, starvation, and sexual degradation have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Durban Regional Court.

2 mins

Durban Harbour drug bust: Hawks, SARS seize second major cocaine haul

THE South African Revenue Service (SARS), working alongside the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks), has dealt a significant blow to the illicit drug trade after seizing 30 bricks of pure cocaine at the Port of Durban.

2 mins

1 475 qualifications phased out of SA's education system

SOUTH Africa's post-school education and training system is undergoing a major restructuring, with over 1 400 legacy qualifications reaching the end of their registration period as government pushes ahead with a broad transition to occupational-based learning.

2 mins

What to expect from the updated Isuzu D-Max

ISUZU South Africa has updated its D-Max range, introducing improvements to its 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine, adding new derivatives and a series of design, technology and safety upgrades.

6 mins

World Bank cuts South Africa's growth forecast amid global conflict

Global financial institution expects country’s growth to improve gradually to 1.5% in 2027

3 mins

SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity

SOUTH Africa’s productive sectors delivered a mixed performance at the start of the second quarter of 2026, with a strong rebound in mining helping to offset renewed weakness in manufacturing, highlighting the uneven nature of the country’s economic recovery.

1 mins

Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions push oil price forecasts higher

GROWING tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns about a prolonged period of elevated oil prices, renewed inflationary pressures and slower global economic growth, according to economists and market analysts.

3 mins

In this generation, what is South Africa's next great national project?

SOUTH Africans often ask what is wrong with our country. Perhaps a better question is: What are we building together?

3 mins

Business confidence steadies in May but Middle East conflict, inflation risks weigh on outlook

SENTIMENT in the business sector in South Africa showed signs of stabilising in May after suffering a sharp decline in April, although concerns about inflation, energy costs and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continue to cloud the economic outlook.

2 mins

Comrades Marathon set to deliver major economic boost for KZN

THE Comrades Marathon 2026 taking place on Sunday is set to give KZN and eThekwini an economic boost in the hospitality and tourism sector.

3 mins

Alexander Forbes holds steady with dividends amid solid performance

IN A YEAR marked by resilience, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings reported a steady final dividend of 33 cents per share for the financial year ending March 31, despite normalised headline earnings per share remaining unchanged at 69 cents.

2 mins

Isuzu injects R510m into local suppliers as localisation drive boosts jobs, manufacturing

ISUZU Motors South Africa has invested R510 million in supplier tooling and capability development, strengthening South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector while supporting localisation, job creation and skills development across its supplier network.

2 mins

Rosatom starts building world first, export small modular nuclear plant: lessons for South Africa?

ROSATOM, the state-owned nuclear power company of Russia, has begun construction of the world’s first export Small Modular Nuclear Power Plant in Uzbekistan, which gives South Africa the opportunity to study the practical aspects of constructing small modular reactors.

1 mins

Interest rate hikes and inflation push debt counselling into focus for struggling households

SOUTH African households are facing mounting financial pressure as rising interest rates, inflation and increasing living costs continue to erode disposable income, prompting debt experts to call for greater awareness of debt counselling as a practical solution for struggling consumers.

2 mins

Up to 70% die without a valid Will, leaving families exposed to hardship

UP to 70% of South Africans die without a valid Will, leaving their families vulnerable to legal delays, inheritance disputes and financial uncertainty at an already difficult time.

3 mins

The R38m tax lesson: SARS will not let you move yesterday's mistake into today's return

MOST people understand the frustration of finding an old receipt after the returns window has closed.

5 mins

Toronto's Bosnian community united ahead of historic clash

THE moment Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminated Italy and sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup, emotions at a Toronto mosque turned from tense to euphoric, said Anes Dzumhur, program manager at the city's Bosnian Islamic Association.

2 mins

Vreman left frustrated as Cape Town City fall short in PSL promotion play-offs

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1 mins

Pollard refuses to panic over rare goal-kicking nightmare

THERE was a broad smile from Handre Pollard, followed by typical candour, when he was asked about his untypical kicking display in his team’s URC defeat of the Warriors.

1 mins

World Cup 2026 Group D preview | Pochettino’s US face wide-open pool

GROUP D may not contain a former world champion, but it is arguably one of the most evenly matched groups at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

2 mins

Coastline switches into full Garrick mode

THE coastline has officially switched into FULL GARRICK MODE!

3 mins

Home hopes, Swiss consistency and Bosnian belief define Group B

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2 mins

Infantino’s spin can't hide the hypocrisy of a shameless Fifa

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Erasmus calls injury crisis a myth as he has mega options with Junior Springboks coming through

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The Mercury Description:

Éditeur: Independent-Media-Newspapers

Catégorie: Newspaper

Langue: English

Fréquence: Daily

The Mercury is positioned to appeal to achievers with a high disposable income, and the upwardly mobile. This includes professionals, business people, opinion makers, political leaders, public servants, and academics as well as sports and arts enthusiasts. Its readers recognise that they should be plugged into their city, province and country and indeed the world to inform their decision-making and achieve success. The newspaper’s crisp and credible reporting ensures that readers get a “head start” every morning. KwaZulu-Natal's leading daily newspaper & media partners of The Sharks, published since 1852