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Bank of America flags imminent rate hike in South Africa as inflation set to breach target
SOUTH Africa is heading into a period of renewed inflationary pressure that is likely to trigger tighter monetary policy, with Bank of America (BofA) warning that rising prices and elevated interest rates will define the economic landscape through 2026.
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April 24, 2026
The Mercury
How Proteas Women’s captain Wolvaardt mastered the balance of elegance and force
PROTEAS Women’s batter Laura Wolvaardt has long been considered the technical standard-bearer of South African cricket, but at the Wanderers on Wednesday night, she showed she can mix her classical elegance with destructive power.
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April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Are South Africans risking their future by withdrawing retirement savings?
SOUTH Africans are increasingly returning to their retirement savings to cope with ongoing financial strain, raising fresh concerns about long-term financial security in the era of the two-pot retirement system, says Therese, head of wealth management at Momentum Financial Planning (MFP).
3 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
FOUR CRITICAL AFTER TRAIN COLLISION IN DENMARK
FOUR people are in critical condition after two local trains collided head-on in Denmark yesterday, Danish broadcaster TV 2 reported.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Smith the steady hand as Lions zone in on first-ever URC Top 8 finish
CHRIS Smith may be an unsung hero in the context of South African flyhalves but his Lions teammates know just how valuable his experience and calm head are to their United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign.
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April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Clicks: tough consumer market may see annual earnings barely top first half growth rates
CLICKS Group increased diluted headline earnings per share (HEPS) by 8.1% for the six months to February 2026 in an environment of intensified competition and constrained consumer spending, particularly among middle-income households.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Sundowns seek to restore belief against Richards Bay
MAMELODI Sundowns are keen to create joy among the team’s personnel and fanbase with a victory over Richards Bay this weekend, after missing out on reclaiming their top spot in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Pastor Branken should consider farm murders before Gaza discussion
BY NOW, most people would have seen or heard about ‘Pastor’ Nigel Branken’s rant when he accused Helen Zille and the DA of ignoring the so-called genocide in Gaza.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Reform momentum holds but freight and governance weaknesses persist: BLSA
SOUTH Africa's reform programme continues to make gradual progress, but mounting challenges in freight logistics and stalled governance reforms are raising fresh concerns about the pace and durability of change, according to the latest Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) Reform Tracker.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Kruger United within touching distance of R50m PSL promised land
KRUGER United are aggressively knocking on the door of the Bet-way Premiership, while PSL topflight teams such as Orbit College, Marumo Gallants, and Magesi FC risk relegation and losing their RSO million value.
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April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Sasol reports strong demand for oil products, share price surges
Group reports strong business performance, driven by tighter global oil supplies
3 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Blow for Bafana as Manchester City relegates Foster’s Burnley
MANCHESTER City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Parties call for inquiry as Masemola suspension shakes SAPS
Political leaders demand accountability as concerns over police leadership grow
3 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Team Independent wins after gruelling two-day contest
THERE you have it - the winner of the Fortuner Challenge 2026 is none other than Stephan Jacobs, who walks away with a brand-new Toyota Fortuner.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs add to the long weekend chaos
A QUICK online search for the most popular South African public holidays will lead you to a subtopic about “long weekends’, and this is how they are explained: “Long weekends are a cornerstone of South African culture, driven by 12 official public holidays, with many strategically positioned to create long breaks, especially around April (Easter, Freedom Day, Workers’ Day) and September (Heritage Day).
1 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
The arrogance and pious posturing of Donald Trump
TRUMP is so full of himself—so much like an American.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
FRANK STEWART BRIDGE
In my club's penny game, South was the dreaded Joe Overberry, who thinks it’s nobler to go down trying for an overtrick than to make his bid.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Fortune to play the right tune
A competitive ten-race programme awaits racing enthusiasts and punters this Sunday at Hollywoodbets Scottsville.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Embracing vulnerability: The power of sharing our stories
LOOK me in the eye.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Sharks accept their fate on Ospreys and shift focus to Edinburgh
SHARKS coach JP Pietersen was a picture of diplomacy when he answered questions from the media regarding the controversies from last week’s defeat to the Ospreys — the Ethan Hooker late tackle and the uncontested scrums.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
KwaZulu-Natal homeowner fights back after losing property over R13 914 levy arrears
A JUDGE frowned upon the conduct of a magistrate, sitting in a district court, which led to a KwaZulu-Natal homeowner losing her home after the property worth R380 000 was sold on execution to her neighbour, as she was R13 914 behind on her levies.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Pope Leo XIV's complex peace crusade in Africa
POPE Leo XIV is a man of courage.
4 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Zwane on AmaZulu's fight for a top-four finish in the PSL
FOR a team like AmaZulu, with its level of resources and buying power, to compete against clubs ten times its strength is something to be proud of, according to manager Arthur Zwane.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
City's new online invoicing system blamed for delayed contractor payments
THE NEW online invoicing system implemented by the eThekwini Municipality to facilitate the payment of contractors has been blamed for payment delays that have triggered protests by contractors and threatened service delivery.
3 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Shinga moves to block Speaker from removing her from KZN Legislature
THE NFP's KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Mbali Shinga has moved to block the Speaker of the provincial Legislature from removing her following her expulsion from the party.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Dr Iqbal Survé passes on the baton at Sekunjalo
IN A MAJOR change announced by the Sekunjalo Group, founder and chairman Dr Iqbal Survé will be stepping down as chairman after more than two decades at the helm.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
Perceptions of SA's foreign policy in turmoil
SOUTH Africa’s foreign policy has been under international scrutiny more often than any other nation on the African continent.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
A bridge to nowhere: South Africa’s real education crisis
MORE than 3.4 million young South Africans are not in employment, education or training.
4 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
De Jong confident Pirates won't falter in crunch Soweto derby
Andre de Jong believes Orlando Pirates are mentally equipped to handle the pressure heading into Sunday’s Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
The Mercury
North Coast fires as pelagic species dominate ahead of long weekend
ANGLERS who put in the hours this past week have been richly rewarded, with productive sessions lining up perfectly alongside several competitions along the coastline.
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