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Eat well this Veganuary: affordable recipes that fit your budget
LOOKING to try Veganuary without overspending?
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Moscow Russian city tries to shrug off war
IN RUSSIA'S Tver, a medieval city two hours' drive from Moscow, locals have got used to not being able to use their phones for hours on end.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
MOTHIBI WILL WIN IF HE AVOIDS POLITICAL SQUABBLES
ADVOCATE Andy Mothibi's track record, especially as the head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) can hardly be questioned, making him more than capable of taking over from outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Prince stresses SA20 game time as key for Proteas' T20 World Cup readiness
PROTEAS batting coach Ashwell Prince has reiterated the importance of getting game time in the SA20 for the Proteas World Cup players, especially those returning from injury, including Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and David Miller.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Andy Mothibi as NDPP: A strategic move or a political cover-up?
THE appointment of Andy Mothibi as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) could be a strategic move to protect politicians, including President Cyril Ramaphosa's nephew Hangwani Maumela, who is involved in the looting of Tembisa Hospital, from prosecution.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Limpopo tightens livestock movement controls as FMD fears persist
AGRICULTURAL associations have welcomed decisive action by the Limpopo provincial government to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), but have cautioned that stricter movement controls could place added pressure on farmers if not efficiently implemented.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Youth demand emergency action
With unemployment at 31.9%, young South Africans are tired of plans and promises - they want bold, immediate job creation
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Sale Sharks sharpen their teeth after 'Tuna' chirp by Durban Sharks owner Masotti
SHARKS owner Marco Masotti’s chirp that the Sale Sharks should rebrand themselves as the “Sale Tuna” could come back to bite him when the teams meet in a Champions Cup fixture on Saturday in Manchester.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Matrics 'can check results in local newspapers'
WHILE the legal battle over the publication of the matric results is still ongoing, matrics awaiting their results will be able to access them via their local newspapers.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
EU offers farmers extra funds
THE EU this week offered a carrot to farmers angered at a trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, promising to unlock funds for the sector as it seeks to get the accord over the line.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Sibling rivalry turns into title push as Mtolo brothers chase Dusi K2 crown
BROTHERS Msawenkosi and Sandile Mtolo have announced themselves as contenders for the Dusi Canoe Marathon K2 title, despite pairing up for a shot at the crown for the first time in the 75th edition of the iconic river race.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
TRP rules Novus must increase Mustek takeover bid by 15.4% following probe
THE Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) has ruled that Novus Holdings must increase its takeover offer for ICT product group Mustek by 15.4% to R15.41 per share, from the R13 per share initial offer value.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Debt burden threatens households as consumers enter 2026 on fragile footing
SOUTH African consumers are heading into 2026 carrying a heavy debt load, prompting renewed warnings from debt and credit experts that households need to make careful financial decisions to avoid sinking deeper into financial distress.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Parents remain hopeful as search continues for missing son off Mozambique coast
WHEN Rikus Kylander disappeared snorkelling with friends in Mozambique a week before Christmas, his parents dropped everything, jumped in their car, and drove all the way from Krugersdorp, Gauteng, to search for him.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Veteran Ibutho not done yet
Strutting looked to be one of the better bets on a tricky seven-race programme and she duly obliged at cramped odds in the card opener on a wet afternoon on the Hollywoodbets Greyville poly.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
'How the Americans chose a mad hatter as their president is beyond me'
DONALD Trump has the hallmarks of a Hitler.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Mantashe's controversial remarks on unemployment spark outrage
Analysts say the comments may alienate young voters, the unemployed ahead of the elections
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
'Pockets' picked by Mother Russia
MIKE and Mathew de Kock will be heroes if they land the Gr 1 L'Ormarins King's Plate on Saturday with either Jan Van Goyen or Dave The King, which is as opposed to the yard's first win in this prestigious mile race in 2011 with the top class mare Mother Russia, because she shattered the hopes of many by ending the great Pocket Power's chances of equaling a modern day world record.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Bafana Bafana's Hugo Broos turns focus to Fifa World Cup despite mounting criticism
HUGO Broos is taking Bafana Bafana's early AFCON exit in his stride, refusing to be set back by criticism as he pivots his focus toward the upcoming Fifa World Cup in North America.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
2026 must be a year of action as unemployment, inequality threaten the nation - Cosatu
2026 is not even a week old and already the dark clouds appearing give little comfort to a nation that has seen more than enough drama.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Tech tracking to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe
IN THE sun-scorched lands bordering Zimbabwe's largest wildlife sanctuary, Takesure Moyo pedals through his village each morning on a mission to help his community coexist with the elephants and predators that roam nearby.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
When to hold back while navigating adult children and families
\"MY daughter-in-law is known to be a difficult person.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
KZN police arrest suspect for attempted murder after Phoenix shootout
KWAZULU-Natal police arrested a suspect who shot at police officers in Phoenix this week.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Harrowing journey of the displaced
WHEN paramilitary fighters closed in on the Sudanese border town and oil field of Heglig, paraplegic Dowa Hamed could only cling to her husband's back as they fled, \"like a child\", she said.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Tokyo Japan urges China to drop new export controls
JAPAN has urged China to revoke tougher new export controls on products with potential military uses, possibly including vital rare earth minerals, in a further escalation of Beijing and Tokyo's diplomatic tussle.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
From grief to greatness: KG Montjane finds strength for Australian Open quest
FOUR-TIME wheelchair tennis Grand Slam doubles champion Kgothatso “KG” Montjane is eager to put the heartache of 2025 behind her as she resumes her pursuit of a fifth major title at the Australian Open later this month.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on SAPS graft resumes hearings next week
THE countdown is on for Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, which is investigating allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
De Sa calls for Bafana frontline shake-up
FORMER Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Roger De Sa says the team may need to consider a different approach in their striking department after a slightly ineffective AFCON campaign from their talismans.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
EU decries Musk’s Grok for illegal sexualised images of kids
THE European Union is taking a \"very serious\" look at Elon Musk's Grok after the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot generated sexualised images of people including minors on the social media platform X.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Mercury
Hard lessons at AFCON will forge a stronger Bafana, says Aubaas
BAFANA Bafana midfielder Bathusi Aubaas believes the hard lessons of their early Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) exit will forge a stronger team, shaping their journey in tournaments yet to come.
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