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The Mercury
Time for change in Banyana’s leadership
THE winds of change must blow within the senior national women’s team setup. It is clear that the binder that is supposed to hold the structure together has lost its bearings. Desiree Ellis achieved the improbable with Banyana Banyana over the years, and for that, the nation will always worship the ground she walks on.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Weekend fishing outlook: Still firing - and this could be The One
IT’S HERE! The BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION of the last few decades kicks off TODAY — and it’s going to be absolute madness! The KingFisher Shad Competition is back and its BIGGER THAN EVER, with a jaw-dropping R75 000 in cold hard cash up for grabs, plus an epic array of gear, tackle, and prizes that'll blow your mind! This isn’t just a fishing comp — it's a coastal takeover, a shot at glory, and the kind of adrenaline-pumping action you'll talk about for years.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
FLYING START TO NEW PSL SEASON
GET ready for the 2025-26 Premier Soccer League season as the annual MTN8 quarterfinals kick off this weekend, featuring top teams like Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
1 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Inauguration strife at Afrikaans Language Monument
Involvement of brown people and other population groups was source of great division
5 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
ArcelorMittal SA faces challenges with R1bn half-year loss and closure of its Longs business
ARCELORMITTAL South Africa’s interim headline loss was virtually unchanged at R1.01 billion, non-core asset sales may be necessary and the closure of the Longs business in Vereniging next month is still on the cards.
1 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Equipping your children for success in a disruptive world
IN A RAPIDLY evolving world, fostering entrepreneurial skills in our children is critical.
3 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Piastri set to solidify title lead in Budapest
OSCAR Piastri returns to the scene of his first victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend seeking to stretch his lead in the title race over his McLaren teammate Lando Norris
1 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Maema embracing Bafana challenge
MAMELODI Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema is hoping the African Nations Championship (CHAN) will offer Bafana Bafana a chance to break new ground after an absence of more than a decade from the continental tournament.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Msunduzi councillors demand security overhaul
COUNCILLORS in Msunduzi Municipality are feeling unsafe and are demanding an overhaul of security after one of their colleagues allegedly walked into the council chamber during a meeting with a gun.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Royal pardon brings hope in South African's Thailand drug case
SENTENCE REDUCED
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Disbarred advocate pleads guilty to soliciting a R5m bribe from businessman
DISBARRED senior advocate Seth Nthai has been convicted and sentenced by the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, to a hefty fine after pleading guilty to corruption charges.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
MTN Nigeria reports strong demand and big profit turnaround amid a stabilising economy
MTN Nigeria, the biggest subsidiary of the South African telecoms provider, experienced robust demand in the second quarter and saw a sharp turnaround in first-half profit as the West African economy began to stabilise.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Stellies ready to ‘carry Cape football’ against AmaZulu
STELLENBOSCH FC are ready to be the Western Cape flagbearers in South Africa’s football top-tier this season, according to veteran goalkeeper Lee Langeveldt.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Truth can dominate
DAVID THISELTON
4 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
The importance of financial planning: Avoiding common pitfalls
WHILE many South Africans are doing their best to save, too few understand the difference between budgeting, saving, and financial planning. As a result, they often end up using their savings to cover everyday expenses, leading to frustration, shortfalls, and savings that vanish by month-end. This confusion is one of the biggest barriers to long-term financial well-being in the country.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Why the Swift deserves its crown
CURRENTLY sitting in second place on the vehicle sales charts, it’s not for nothing that Suzuki has been hitting the lights out with its refreshingly cheerful portfolio.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
F1's fear of the rain is costing the sport its soul
IT’S strange to look back at the 1990s and realise that, even here on the tip of Africa, everyone knew who Wayne Gretzky was.
3 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
SARB hints at future interest rate cuts as inflation target shifts to 3%
Monetary Policy Committee reduces benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 7%
3 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
FINLAND CELEBRATES 50 YEARS SINCE HELSINKI ACCORD
FINLAND yesterday hosted a conference marking 50 years since the signing of the “Helsinki Final Act” on respecting borders and territorial integrity, principles that have come under assault following the war in Ukraine.
1 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Rhino poaching – A national shame threatening South Africa's soul
RHINO poaching is not just a conservation crisis, it is a national emergency that strikes at the heart of South Africa's identity, economy and global reputation.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
SASSA CEO orders senior managers to assist with August grant reviews
THE Chief Executive Officer of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Themba Matlou, has issued a nationwide clarion call to all executives and senior managers to provide support to social grant beneficiaries during the critical August payment cycle.
1 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Arrests made in connection with councillor's murder
A RELATIVE of slain DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu is among those who have been arrested in connection with his murder.
1 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Sibanye-Stillwater files antidumping petition in America against Russian palladium imports
MULTINATIONAL mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater, which is listed in South Africa and America, has filed an antidumping petition with the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission (ITC) on imports of unwrought palladium from Russia.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
National Financial Ombud warns South Africa of unsustainable debt levels among consumers
WITH credit increasingly being used to cover essential living costs such as food, rent, electricity, and transport, alarm bells are being sounded about unsustainable debt levels of consumers, according to the National Financial Ombud Scheme of South Africa.
3 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Please Call Me case continues as matter sent back to the SCA
NEARLY two decades have passed in Nkosana Makate’s fight to receive compensation for his Please Call Me (PCM) invention, and yet there is no end in sight in the matter.
2 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
KZN police arrest suspect linked to triple murder
KWAZULU-NATAL police have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with three counts of murder, attempted murder and armed robbery.
1 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Trump's attention on BRICS amplifies its relevance
DONALD Trump makes no secret about his stance when it comes to the BRICS grouping.
3 min |
August 01, 2025
The Mercury
Trump’s deal with the EU smashes globalism
THE AFP report on Trump's trade deal with the EU at the weekend omits to note three significant consequences that have resulted from it (The Mercury, July 29).
2 min |
July 31, 2025
The Mercury
Building a cohesive future: the role of KZN’s Sports, Arts, and Culture
KWAZULU-Natal’s Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has a vital role in achieving social cohesion given our country and our province's turbulent past — a past that has left scars that cannot and will not be healed overnight.
2 min |
July 31, 2025
The Mercury
Splash of colour onscreen
Yes, this was the Lionesses — England’s women’s football team — and their supporters (men included) celebrating their success in again becoming Women’s Football Champions of Europe.
2 min |