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The Mercury
Chrome Tourmaline takes on the best
THE two highest rated races at the Vaal meeting today are a MR 97 handicap for fillies and mares over 1000m and a Graduation Plate over 1200m.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Inflation edges up to 3.4% in September as meat prices surge on Foot and Mouth Disease
SOUTH Africa's annual consumer inflation ticked up slightly to 3.4% in September from 3.3% in August, according to Statistics South Africa on Wednesday.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Premier unveils bold plan to revive KZN towns
Transforming local economies for shared prosperity
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Mo Salah has to find his own mojo without Trent
ONE plus one makes 11.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Why young South Africans are raising plants, not kids
IN A WORLD where the terms \"rich aunty\", \"DINKS\" (dual income, no kids) and \"childfree by choice\" are common vocab, a fresh phenomenon is sprouting in South African homes.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Jacob Zuma faces potential loss of home and pension over R28.9 million court order
IF FORMER President Jacob Zuma does not pay back the R28.9 million to the State as ordered by the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, yesterday, he could lose his home as well as part of his State pension benefit.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Dyche targets fresh start
NOTTINGHAM Forest will be hoping it is third time lucky as new manager Sean Dyche takes over the reins of the two-time European champions for the visit of Porto in the Uefa Europa League tonight.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Khoi San communities deserve a fair deal
I HAVE no inclination to show general support for any political party in this country except perhaps the ANC, for their somewhat solid constitution. (So much the sad pity that wanton corruption still reigns within this party....!)
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Durban Chamber Gala Dinner: Reviving, Reforming and Reinventing eThekwini
THE Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Annual Gala Dinner, which is a longstanding event on the city’s business calendar, takes place on October 29 at the PlayGlobe at Suncoast Casino.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa’s media and entertainment sector strengthens its digital lead
SOUTH Africa's entertainment and media (E&M) industry is entering a period of steady, digitally driven growth, with PwC's Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025-2029 projecting that the country will remain the continent's largest and most mature E&M market.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Bongo, bongo, bongo...
A RARE eastern mountain bongo calf has been born at a safari park in Bedfordshire, according to the BBC, marking a significant milestone for one of the world’s most endangered large mammals.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Outdated employment contracts put SMMEs at legal risk
IN THE ever-evolving landscape of South Africa's small and mid-sized enterprises (SMMEs), outdated employment contracts are transforming from an overlooked concern to a significant legal risk.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Man United stun Liverpool at home
IT'S THE biggest talking point of the weekend: how Man United stunned Premier League champions, Liverpool.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Madlanga Commission hears Organised Crime unit chief was funded by Cat Matlala
THE national head of the SAPS Organ-ised Crime unit, Major General Richard Shibiri, had direct communication with attempted-murder accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, and money was paid for information on how to counter certain police investigations.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Government seeking R100 billion in pledges at KZN Investment Conference
THE billions of rand in investment pledges from the private sector will be spread throughout the province to benefit all of KwaZulu-Natal’s residents.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
From Taiwan to the G20: Why South Africa must keep all doors open
AT THE United Nations, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted that trade is increasingly being used as a geopolitical weapon.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Parliament demands transparency on Eskom’s R5.7bn smart meter rollout
Parliament calls for full disclosure on procurement process, suppliers and empowerment
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
‘ALL BILL’ COULD BE DA’S DO OR DIE MOMENT
THE DAs Economic Inclusion for All Bill, introduced to replace the existing BEE policy, is one of the few, if not the only chance it has to truly test its influence in the Government of National Unity (GNU).
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas must 'focus on basics'
PROTEAS Women's all-rounder Marizanne Kapp insists South Africa need to continue improving their basics ahead of their final round-robin fixture against Australia in Indore on Saturday.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
City says Kings Park swimming pool renovations still on track
THE eThekwini Municipality has moved to dispel concerns about the progress of the work to repair and renovate Durban's Kings Park Swimming Pool, stating that the work is set to resume in December this year.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
AG's revised findings clear Education Department of R2.7 bn irregular expenditure
THE KWAZULU-NATAL Department of Education says revised findings of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) have cleared it with regard to irregular expenditure previously flagged in the 2023/24 audit report.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Rabada’s batting heroics put Proteas in pole position
DEFENDING a world championship title belt is often harder than having earned it.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Durban freight truck operator fined R800 000 for expired licence, unpaid fines
A FREIGHT truck operator has been fined R800 000 for operating with an expired licence and for multiple unpaid traffic fines following a joint law enforcement operation in Durban.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
New bullying footage emerges from Cape Town high school
VIOLENT ATTACKS
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Kayser Baird claim Spring Classic title
WESTVILLE Bowling Club’s annual Spring Classic once again proved why sponsored tournaments are such a magnet for top-class competition.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Dixon battles through injury and off-field hurdles to earn Springbok recall
IT’S been a rather eventful 12 months for Springbok loose forward Ben-Jason Dixon — most of it off the field.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Breaking the chains of duality: Towards a truly inclusive South African agriculture
SOUTH African agriculture stands at a crossroads. The recently concluded Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) once again illuminated a painful truth: the agricultural sector remains deeply divided, still shaped by the enduring legacy of colonial and apartheid structures.
5 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
Mastering China's long game
A NEWLY designated Special Economic Zone, it buzzed with the anxious energy of a nation just cracking open its doors to the world.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
PSG hit seven as Barcelona and Arsenal also run riot
PARIS Saint-Germain scored seven and both Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven hit six in big victories while Arsenal crushed Atletico Madrid 4-0 on a prolific night of Champions League action on Tuesday.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Mercury
No use having a superstar team if we don't play like one, says Sharks star Esterhuizen
HAVING buried the ghosts of Ulster, the Sharks are aiming to finish their United Rugby Championship opening month on a high when they face bottom-placed Scarlets at Kings Park in their last outing before the November Test window.
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