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Governing culture: The invisible architecture of governance integrity
GOOD governance has always been described as the framework that holds organisations together. Yet beneath the visible structures of committees, policies and disclosures lies something less tangible but far more decisive. It is the culture that determines whether governance principles are lived with conviction or performed by routine.
4 min |
November 18, 2025
The Mercury
WeBuyCars announces 20% dividend increase amid growth in SA's used car market
WEBUYCARS Holdings lifted its final dividend 20% to 30 cents a share following another year of growth and market share gains in South Africa's tempestuous car market.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Mercury
Astral discusses growth strategies and avian influenza challenges
ASTRAL, the integrated poultry producer that lifted its 2025 dividend by 112% to 1 100 cents per share, plans to maintain a strong balance sheet due to the volatile environment, to fund a large pipeline of capital projects and to even possibly consider acquisitions, CEO Gary Arnold said.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Mercury
Arsenal look to right Sunderland wrong
DERBIES often show little respect for form, reputation or past history, the best-laid plans often dissipating in the heat of drama, raw emotion and chaos that accompany these grudge matches.
3 min |
November 18, 2025
The Mercury
Binder ends tough season down but looking forward to 2026
BRAD Binder ended his 2025 MotoGP season with an eighth-place finish in Valencia, bringing to an end what has been a tough year for the Red Bull KTM rider.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Mercury
Tuchel’s tactics shine as Three Lions steer ahead of World Cup
ENGLAND wrapped up their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a record-setting 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday.
2 min |
November 18, 2025
The Mercury
Gazans launch clean-up drive
DOZENS of volunteers began cleaning the streets of Gaza City at the weekend, braving the rainy weather to restore vital infrastructure and remove rubble and debris left by the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, as part of a broader volunteer campaign.
1 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
'Petty politics' behind Trump's G20 boycott
EXPERTS have sounded the alarm that US President Donald Trump's decision to boycott the G20 Summit in Johannesburg may have serious implications for South Africa's participation in global agendas, as it might be sidelined under the US's G20 presidency.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Finding the gold in others: A journey of patience, commitment
LET US take a moment to acknowledge the profound truths about every individual we encounter:
1 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT URGES ACTION AGAINST THREATS
VENEZUELAN President Nicolas Maduro, pictured, at the weekend called for a permanent vigil and mobilisation in the country's eastern region in response to the announcement of joint military exercises by the US and Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.
1 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Budget cuts in KZN's health department
Financial reallocations threaten service delivery in KwaZulu-Natal's health sector
3 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Shotguns and shenanigans
I FEEL I should share with readers my experiences of the past weekend, which did not quite follow my expectations.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Inquiry into suspended DPP Andrew Chauke set to begin in Pretoria
THE Nkabinde inquiry into suspended director of public prosecutions (DPP), Johannesburg Advocate Andrew Chauke, will kick off today in Pretoria, with the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi, scheduled as the first witness.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
New York mayor Mamdani is too divisive and will destroy America
TO ALL Mamdani praise singers, their hero combines duplicitous victimhood games, and overt bigotry to denigrates those he detests, such as Hindus.
1 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Ratings agencies see SA's medium-term growth rebounding above 1.5%
S&P expects SA's real GDP growth to rise 1.1% after a subdued 0.5% in 2024
3 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Mamdani is a threat to America
MUSLIM communist Zohran Mamdani, as described by Charlie Kirk not so long before his tragic passing, is posing a huge threat to America, the strongest economy in the world.
1 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Port efficiency improves as private operators and reforms unlock investment: Godongwana
MINISTER of Finance Enoch Godongwana has said that South Africa's ports have seen significant efficiency gains in recent years.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
The truth that Judeo-Christians need to reflect on
I REFER to the deeply racist and Islamophobic letter written by L. Oosthuizen on Thursday, 13 November, titled \"Radical Islam poses a significant threat to global security.\"
1 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
SACP KwaZulu-Natal leadership opposes national disbandment decision
THE disbanded SACP leadership in KwaZulu-Natal has accused the national leadership of destroying the party.
3 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Call to scrap NSFAS is long overdue
ACTIONSA Students Chapter welcomes the call by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to scrap the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and to redirect student funding directly to institutions of higher learning.
1 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
From Sydney to Kolkata: Five greatest Proteas' comeback Test victories
THE Proteas have recorded a memorable first victory at India’s citadel of cricket since 1996.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
The political meaning behind Cyril's Vatican visit with his daughter
NYANISO QWESHA
3 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
10 game-changing gifts for new moms that will boost their well-being instantly
WE OFTEN show up at a new mom's doorstep with an armful of baby blankets, onesies, and soft toys, forgetting that the person behind those sleepless nights and endless feeds is also in need of care.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Frustrated families of 15 murder victims still waiting for justice
KWAZULU-NATAL families that have been waiting for justice for their loved ones who were brutally murdered have expressed anger and frustration over the four-year delay in the cases.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Labat Africa sells cannabis healthcare business to CEO and director
LABAT Africa's share price ended 20% higher on the JSE on Friday after it announced that it is selling its cannabis healthcare sector businesses to its CEO and a director.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Nersa approves 6% decrease in Sasol Gas maximum price for Q3 2025/26
THE National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved an adjustment to Sasol Gas’s maximum gas price for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, resulting in a 6% decrease from the previous quarter.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Richemont’s share price surges following strong sales in volatile global environment
THE share price of luxury goods group Compagnie Financiere Richemont surged 4.8% on the JSE on Friday after it reported strong global sales in the six months to September 30, with sales accelerating in the second quarter.
2 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
The need for leadership and sovereignty in South Africa’s digital future
As long as their power continues to aggregate, fines will remain futile because they can easily monetize around them.
4 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana, Boks and Proteas triumphant in thrilling weekend of sporting successes
TEMBA Bavuma's world Test champion Proteas underlined another magical weekend for South Africa's major national sporting teams yesterday.
1 min |
November 17, 2025
The Mercury
MTBPS boosted market sentiment to set new records - Chris Harmse
THE Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana in his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) has highlighted certain burning issues that analysts, economists, investors, and fund managers were eager to hear.
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