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The Mercury
Judge Phahlane must complete outstanding judgments
ALTHOUGH facing corruption charges and placed on special leave pending the outcome of the corruption case against her, Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Phahlane will still have to write any of her outstanding judgments.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Cell C makes strong JSE debut as shares rise 4% on first day of trading
CELL C Holdings debuted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on Thursday, marking a defining milestone in South Africa's telecommunications landscape and opening a new chapter in the company’s turnaround journey.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Why South Africans need USD diversification for wealth preservation
THE past month has seen both Moody's and Fitch Ratings publish their updated assessments of the South African economy.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Department says no major incidents reported as KZN matric exams wrap Up
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has announced the “successful and incident-free conclusion” of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, marking a smooth end to the writing phase for nearly 200 000 candidates across the province.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Why animals' quality of life matters
THE genetic sequence of primates like chimps and baboons differs so little from mankind's that it’s no wonder apes sometimes display human-like behaviour — particularly in the care of their infants and apparent remorse over a dead child.
3 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
MK Party pleased with emphatic by-election victory in Mandeni
THE by-election victory in Mandeni in northern KwaZulu-Natal is boosting hopes that the MK Party will do well in next year's local government elections.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Durban police launch raid in Umlazi amid spike in hijackings
IN RESPONSE to a rising trend in hijackings of municipal vehicles across parts of south Durban, the Durban Metro Police and SAPS Provincial Crime Intelligence carried out a coordinated intelligence-driven operation early yesterday morning.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Drielandenpunt is a point of interest
The Dean Kannemeyer-trained DRIELANDENPUNT runs in Race 6 - the Bet with Colossus exclusive on www.tote.co.za C STAKES at Hollywoodbets Greyville tonight.
4 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Duduzile Zuma Sambudla faces human trafficking charges in Russia-Ukraine conflict scandal
CRIMINAL charges of human trafficking, contraventions of South Africa's anti-mercenary legislation, and additional offences have officially been laid against uMkhonto weSizwe MP, Duduzile Zuma Sambudla.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Player shortages force Springboks into unusual 7-1 bench split
THE Springboks have been pushed into selecting a 7-1 bench split for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, a move driven primarily by player unavailability and the match falling outside the international window.
3 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Ford: Major changes for 2026 range
FORD South Africa has announced a significant overhaul of its Ranger and Everest range with new engines, revised derivatives and wider specification updates set to launch in the first half of 2026.
3 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
AmaZulu aim for league win against Richards Bay as confidence and planning drive their push
AMAZULU will visit Richards Bay at Richards Bay Stadium tonight (7.30pm kickoff) high on confidence, but they know they cannot read too much into their past home victory.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Guinea-Bissau rocked by coup
MILITARY officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized “total control” of the coup-prone west African country this week, arresting its president, closing its borders and suspending its electoral process three days after general elections.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
King Pelles to wield the sword
THE finish of the Gr 1 Betway Summer Cup could well see a prominent showing for KZN raiders and the Gareth van Zyl-trained King Pelles could be the one to prevent the Alec Laird-trained Atticus Finch from retaining his crown.
3 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Verstappen seeks F1 Qatar Grand Prix hat-trick
MAX Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year’s Formula One world championship reaches boiling point in the Arabian Gulf.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Rumion: Improved safety features, sleek new look
TOYOTA'S humble seven-seater Rumion people carrier has received a number of safety, exterior and interior updates for the new year.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
PPC reassures investors: Zimbabwe import permits won't impact cement volumes
PPC is unfazed by import permits granted in Zimbabwe, saying these will not affect its volumes in the country.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
G20 South Africa and the order of multilateralism
THE 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit marked a historic turning point, the first time the G20 convened on African soil.
3 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Parastatal completes Bayhead Road rehabilitation ahead of schedule, enhancing Durban's port efficiency
TRANSNET announces completion of rehabilitation of Bayhead Road in Durban a month ahead of schedule and in time for the festive season has been welcomed by experts.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Red carpet for Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala: A national reckoning unfolds
THE red carpet is down for Cat Matlala. Not for glamour, but for a national reckoning. After weeks of political distancing, contradictory testimonies, and bureaucratic gymnastics, the man at the centre of South Africa’s most explosive governance saga finally speaks, and the nation is watching.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
SIU recovers R13.5m from Tembisa Hospital nurse linked to tender scandal
THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has recovered R13.5 million from ‘Tembisa Hospital nurse Zacharia Chisele, 53, who was arrested this week after allegedly attempting to bribe a Hawks investigating officer to avoid being charged in connection with the R2 billion tender scandal.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Transnet settlement casts shadow over former Nedbank CEO Mike Brown's legacy
FORMER Nedbank chief executive Mike Brown's legacy came under scrutiny this week after the bank agreed to pay Transnet R600 million to settle a long-running dispute over controversial interest-rate swap deals concluded during his tenure.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Mexico would be a dream location for South Africa's base camp at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
AFTER next Friday's final draw in Washington DC, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa’s footballing hopes are centred on one crucial decision: the selection of their base camp.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Nampak shares surge nearly 4% as earnings forecast to more than double
NAMPAK'S share price surged 3.9% on the JSE on Thursday after it forecasted a more than 100% increase in headline earnings per share (HEPS) of continuing operations that entrenches its turnaround process.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Historic India series win puts Bavuma's Proteas side among SA's great Test teams
WHEN Temba Bavuma led the Proteas to glory at Lord’s this past winter, securing the country’s first ICC trophy in the 21st century, it would have crossed many people’s minds that the diminutive batter is leading a team that could potentially be the best Test team South Africa has ever produced.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
MK Party says its ready to govern KwaZulu-Natal
MOTION OF NO CONFIDENCE
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Exxaro acquires Gouda Wind Farm and Sishen Solar Facility for R1.8bn
Exxaro acquisition of renewable energy assets gets completed through its subsidiary Cennergi
2 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Western Cape resembles SA’ democratic crossroads
All sides must place a high priority on equity, openness, and participatory governance
4 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Frustration mounts over Hillcrest sinkhole
FRUSTRATED Hillcrest residents have appealed to the eThekwini Municipality to repair a sinkhole on a key road in the area.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
The Mercury
Variawa shatters records as the youngest champion in history
WITH everything to play for and only the narrowest of margins separating the two top competitors in the 2025 SA Rally-Raid Championship before the final round at the Northam Zondereinde Bushveld 400, it turned out to be a memorable weekend for Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA).
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