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October 29, 2025

De Haas disputes Cele's claims on Zulu's state protection refusal

CRIME and policing expert Mary De Haas has rubbished claims that prominent whistleblower Thabiso Zulu refused state protection when he was being threatened.

3 mins

Silence and delays haunt Lindiwe Sisulu's cyberbullying case against Goolam Vawda

GAUTENG police have failed to provide updates in the social media abuse case opened by former Cabinet minister Lindiwe Sisulu against activist Goolam Vawda, alleged to be behind the controversial X (formerly Twitter) account @ goolammy.

1 mins

Political storm brews as DA's anti-BEE billboard takes aim at the ANC

A POLITICAL firestorm has erupted in the country, exposing deep ideological differences within the Government of National Unity (GNU), following the DA’s controversial launch of a billboard on Johannesburg's bustling N1 highway.

3 mins

Impact of South Africa's greylist exit on politics and economy

Contrasting perspectives on significance of the delisting

3 mins

The power of self-awareness and generosity in leadership

HE HAS finely developed self-knowledge — he knows his talents and uses them well.

1 mins

Rule of law prevails in Albanese case

WHY was service of the summons for defamation on Francesca Albanese irregular and couldn't be served on her?

1 mins

Calls for accountability over neglect of Harry Gwala Stadium

THE Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling for urgent accountability and serious consequence management following the gross neglect of the Harry Gwala Stadium.

1 mins

POPI Act under scrutiny in matric results media publication court case

THE Gauteng High Court, Pretoria is set to hand down its ruling soon in a matter argued this week regarding the publication of this year's matric results.

2 mins

Prasa unveils 300th train, renewables project

THE Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) and the Department of ‘Transport yesterday launched the entity's renewable energy project and unveiled its 300th train set in Durban.

2 mins

MP Fadiel Adams lays perjury charges against Mkhwanazi

A CRIMINAL charge of perjury has been laid against embattled Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi who retracted serious allegations he made against former police minister Bheki Cele.

2 mins

NFP stands firm in support of Shinga despite political challenges

THE secretary of the National Freedom Party (NFP)’s national deployment committee, Zoe Mtshali, has allayed fears regarding the removal of the KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga.

2 mins

Accountability and renewal in South Africa’s municipal sphere

IN THE quest for a better South Africa, the Democracy Development Program funded by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and led by the CEO Dr Paula Kariuki felt the need to host a conference entitled “reimagining local democracy: accountability, participation, and renewal in South Africa’s municipal sphere at the Elangeni Hotel on the October 16. The participation of the MEC for Corporate Governance Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi gave gravitas to the occasion.

4 mins

CYRIL'S ANTI-GRAFT STANCE IRRELEVANT

SOUTH Africa is serious about fighting financial crime and corruption’ is the headline that greets the reader to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s most recent newsletter on Monday.

1 mins

South Africa’s untold story of progress

Reforms could lift long-term growth rate from 1% to 3% or 3.5%

4 mins

Fundraiser fired for inappropriate language during heated argument with CEO

SHOUTING inappropriate language at senior management in the office when taken to task for being late to work could cost you your job, as a fundraiser at the SA Medical and Educational Foundation discovered.

2 mins

Stellenbosch University admits sheep suffocation incident during study

STELLENBOSCH University has acknowledged that students in its Department of Animal Sciences blocked a sheep’ nostrils and mouth with their hands during a feed experiment — an act now confirmed to have violated the institution’s approved animal research protocols.

2 mins

LekkeSlaap ad deemed offensive by Advertising Regulatory Board

AN ADVERTISEMENT featuring Tali, a prominent influencer from Tali’s Wedding, has been deemed offensive by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB).

2 mins

High Court upholds 10-year sentence for man who assaulted fiancée with wheel spanner

A MAN who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for assaulting his fiancée has had his appeal on sentence dismissed by the Pietermaritzburg High Court.

2 mins

Western Cape High Court denies bail to father accused of murdering wife

THE welfare of three children has become the deciding factor in a Western Cape High Court's decision to deny bail for the third time to their father, who stands accused of murdering their mother.

2 mins

14th Annual Minara Business Recognition Awards

Minara Chamber of Commerce marks 25 years of empowering business and driving inclusive growth at 14th annual business recognition awards

3 mins

Venezuela claims CIA 'false flag' attack foiled

VENEZUELA claimed this week to have dismantled a CIA-financed cell plotting a false-flag attack on a US warship deployed to the southern Caribbean, as Washington stepped up pressure on Caracas by flying bombers nearby.

2 mins

Saudi hosts world's business elite with eyes on gigaprojects, Al

SAUDI Arabia welcomes heads of state and the global business elite at a major investment conference this week as it seeks support for its sprawling \"gigaprojects\" and sky-high AI ambitions.

1 mins

Trump throws theories in air as he meets Xi

FOR years few issues drew more unanimity in the polarised US than China — it was the arch-adversary, which Washington was destined to confront.

2 mins

Anglo American lifts copper output amid portfolio shake-up

Anglo American pressing ahead with sweeping portfolio simplification and assets disposal

2 mins

Old Mutual acquires R2.2 billion stake in 10x Investments

OLD MUTUAL on Tuesday said it had acquired a majority stake in 10X Investments (10X) from Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE), part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, and DiGAME Investments (DiGAME) for R2.2 billion.

2 mins

Prasa powers ahead with solar energy and modern rail milestone in Durban

THE Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRrasa) marked a major step in its modernisation and sustainability drive on Tuesday with the launch of its Solar Renewable Energy Project and the unveiling of Train Set 300 — known as Isitimela Sabantu (The People’s Train) in Durban.

2 mins

Our data, our sovereignty: Why South Africa must own hyperscale data centres

IN THE digital economy, data is often described as the new oil. Unlike oil, data cannot simply be extracted, traded, and refined without exposing nations to profound risks. For as long as South Africa's and Africa’s data resides in hyperscale data centres owned by the United States or China, that data is not safe from infiltration by either power.

4 mins

HSBC profit drops as bank takes Madoff legal hit

HSBC reported falling quarterly profits Tuesday, with the banking giant's bottom line weighed down by legal provisions related to the late Bernard Madoff's huge investment fraud.

2 mins

Reclaiming SA’s moral leadership: Reflecting on King V and the boardroom’s role in shaping the future

SOUTH Africa stands at a crossroads, grappling with challenges that have tested the nation’s spirit and integrity.

5 mins

South Africa escaped greylist, but consumers still carried heavy debt burdens

SOUTH Africa's removal from the Financial Action Task Force greylist in October 2025 was widely welcomed as a key milestone for the country’s financial system and international reputation.

1 mins

Kumba Iron Ore lifts sales amid improved logistics, steady operations

KUMBA Iron Ore, the Anglo American-owned iron ore producer, has reported improved logistics stability and operational efficiency despite slightly lower output for the third quarter of 2025.

2 mins

Old Mutual refocuses: Cost savings, digital innovation, growing market share

OLD MUTUALS bank is gaining 5 000 new clients a day and is part and parcel of a refreshed strategy put in place by the CEO of five months, Jurie Strydom, to improve competitiveness, deepen market leadership, and unlock long-term value.

2 mins

Balwin Properties reports 33% profit increase amid market recovery

BALWIN Properties’ profit increased by a robust 33% to R102.4 million in the six months to August 31 after improved sentiment in the investor and homebuying market, the directors of the JSE-listed large-scale sectional title residential estates developer said on Tuesday.

2 mins

Quenching our future thirst: Climate crisis demands a shared table for water

PLANET Earth is in the Anthropocene, an era during which we as a species have had a substantial impact on our only habitat. Despite the denialism and counter-information, we are in a new geological age characterised by the dominance of human activity reshaping the planet's systems, disrupting climates patterns, altering water cycles, and straining ecosystems whilst recalibrating economic spaces and decimating human settlements.

3 mins

Scope 3 reporting: Businesses visa to foreign markets - Energy Partners

SOUTH African businesses are no strangers to managing through uncertainty. But as international trade becomes increasingly carbon-conscious, a new type of exposure is emerging for local exporters, one that can directly affect market access.

2 mins

How can South Africans boost electricity demand for country’s economic growth?

SOUTH Africa faces several near-term challenges that will define its energy landscape up to 2030. Global demand growth has accelerated renewable energy development, but in South Africa, electricity demand has declined steadily since 2011. Ending load-shedding alone has not been enough to reverse this trend.

3 mins

Titans on the road as T20 Challenge starts

WITH the fourth edition of the SA20 about two months away, domestic players will have an opportunity to hone their skills before the big show starts as the Cricket South Africa T20 Challenge gets under way today.

2 mins

We owe them one, says Kapp as Proteas take on England

WHO can ever forget the groundbreaking achievements that the Proteas Women have pulled off in the last three years?

2 mins

The ‘Eagle’ is expected to land

HERE are eight races carded at Hollywoodbets Durbanville today, with the opener off at 13:05 and the lucky last at 17:10. As is usually the case, the meeting promises competitive and interesting racing — with the standout contest appearing to be Race 3, a B Stakes over 1250m, which also serves as the start of the Pick 6.

2 mins

Barker has in-form Stellenbosch players on high alert, fears complacency

STELLENBOSCH head coach Steve Barker will have his players on high alert, as he fears their soaring confidence may lead to complacency in today’s fixture against Marumo Gallants.

2 mins

Mngqithi: Cup football doesn’t follow big-club logic

GOLDEN Arrows head coach Manqoba Mnggithi says he is not getting carried away by the shock early exits of Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs from the Carling Knockout Cup, despite his own team marching into the semifinals.

2 mins

Kaze urges Chiefs to build on CAF momentum

KAIZER Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze says his side must capitalise on the momentum gained from qualifying for the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup, believing the achievement can serve as a platform to build stronger performances for the rest of the season.

2 mins

Meder targets Commonwealth glory after strong World Cup campaign

SOUTH African swimmer Rebecca Meder is looking forward to next year's Commonwealth Games after the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup campaign proved she is “becoming more and more competitive against the world’s best.”

2 mins

From Paris to Perth: Boks show no signs of ‘babelas’ pre-World Cup

TWO years ago today, most South Africans woke up with massive babelas. Some may not even have slept.

3 mins

Howe: Osula will become the complete package

NEWCASTLE manager Eddie Howe yesterday backed William Osula to become “the complete package’, expressing his relief the striker did not leave the club on deadline day.

2 mins

Time for PSL clubs to play nice to cash in on Fifa windfall

FIFA has unveiled an unprecedented compensation initiative for all clubs that release players for national teams for next year’s World Cup.

1 mins

Erasmus backs 'fearless' Springboks debutant Porthen against Japan

TWO years after guiding South Africa to back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles, Rassie Erasmus is still not afraid to roll the dice.

3 mins

Proteas Women ready to ride pressure wave, says skipper

THERE was a time not too long ago that the Proteas Women’s team reaching a major ICC tournament semifinal was an achievement.

3 mins

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The Mercury is positioned to appeal to achievers with a high disposable income, and the upwardly mobile. This includes professionals, business people, opinion makers, political leaders, public servants, and academics as well as sports and arts enthusiasts. Its readers recognise that they should be plugged into their city, province and country and indeed the world to inform their decision-making and achieve success. The newspaper’s crisp and credible reporting ensures that readers get a “head start” every morning. KwaZulu-Natal's leading daily newspaper & media partners of The Sharks, published since 1852