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The Mercury
Eskom’s return to profit strengthens South Africa's economic foundation - BLSA
ESKOM’S return to profitability after eight years offers some welcome positive news for the power utility and the broader economy. I want to congratulate Eskom for its financial results released last month, which showed it made a profit before tax of R23.9 billion. It is the first time the utility has posted a profit in eight years. I was impressed that this was achieved not just from higher tariffs, but from a fundamental and significant improvement in the operations of the state-owned entity.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Van Rooyen laments Lions' missed chances
LIONS coach Ivan van Rooyen was left ruing missed opportunities after his side's United Rugby Championship loss to Benetton in Treviso, saying the result did not reflect the team's effort or physical dominance.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
US set to charge fees on Chinese ships
AN ESCALATING trade war between China and the US faces another flash-point today when Chinese ships will be required to start paying a special fee to dock at US ports.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Spread of drug-resistant superbugs surging
THE World Health Organization sounded the alarm yesterday over soaring numbers of drug-resistant bacterial infections, compromising the effectiveness of lifesaving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Boxer reports strong performance with 5.3% earnings growth
LEADING grocery discounter Boxer Retail comfortably met its IPO forecasts, increasing headline earnings a share by 5.3% in the 26 weeks ending August 31 after trading firmed in the second quarter.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
CRIMINAL JUSTICE Ramaphosa not concerned with DA’s criticism of NDPP selection panel
THE Presidency says the Democratic Alliance (DA) criticises everything President Cyril Ramaphosa does and that it is used to such reactions.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Two alleged serial sex offenders apprehended in KwaZulu-Natal
A KWADUKUZA man has been arrested more than a decade after one of his crimes, as police officers linked multiple rape and robbery cases to him.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
From awareness training to the balance sheet: A leader’s guide to building true cyber resilience
FOR years, the focus of Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been on education - a necessary, but unfortunately incomplete, part of the solution. Despite countless training sessions and phishing simulations, the financial consequences of cyber incidents continue to climb.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Tourism minister reveals 6.79 million visitors arrived in South Africa this year
THE month of August has recorded a 30.2% year-on-year increase in South Africa's international tourist arrivals, reaching 935 738 visitors.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Calgro M3 shares fall 7.7% as profits tumble amidst infrastructure investments
CALGRO M3, the South African integrated housing and memorial parks group traded on the JSE, witnessed a significant 7.7% drop in share price on Monday following the announcement of an 18.4% fall in headline earnings per share for the six months ended August 31.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Cohabiting couples can claim to have a joint estate, Appeal Court confirms
THE Supreme Court of Appeal in a recent judgment once again recognised cohabiting relationships, where couples are not married, and noted that the partnership does not need to be formal, such as in the case of marriage, before one partner can share in the joint estate accumulated during their cohabitation.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
In-form Titans spinner Ndwandwa confident
TITANS spinner Tsepo Ndwandwa is wary of a confident Lions side ahead of the Four-Day Series clash at SuperSport Park starting today, but he also backs the hosts to make the most of home advantage and get over the line this week.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Beyond compliance: The grace of good governance
GOVERNANCE is often spoken of in technical terms. Policies, processes and compliance frameworks dominate the conversation, leaving little space for reflection on the quiet dignity that once defined good leadership. Somewhere along the way, governance became procedural rather than personal, more about ticking boxes than inspiring trust. Yet, governance was never meant to be a system of control. It was meant to be a practice of conduct.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Impact Beyond Ten: Innovator Trust unveils Women in Tech Awards 2025 nominees and categories
THE 2025 Innovator Trust Women in Tech Awards (WIT) celebrate a decade and counting of empowering women who have turned innovative ideas into sustainable impact. This milestone event, scheduled for November 20, 2025, recognises the women driving South Africa's digital economy forward.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Schools must recognise non-European cultural forms of expressions
Schools must recognise non-European cultural forms of expressions
4 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Father in court after tl-year-old kills farmworker
A 43-YEAR-OLD father accused of firearm negligence in the tragic shooting on a Limpopo farm is set to appear in the Thabazimbi Magistrate’s Court this week, following the death of a farmworker allegedly caused by his 11-year-old son.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
APARTHEID-ERA CRIMES Cradock Four inquest resumes in Gqeberha
THE inquest into the deaths of the Cradock Four resumed in the Gqeberha High Court yesterday, almost four decades after the killings that became one of apartheid’s darkest chapters.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Thomas the Tank to roll back into Kings Park for the Sharks
THE Sharks have not had the best start to the URC season, but the good news is that Springbok prop Thomas du Toit will be parking “The Tank” in his old space at Kings Park next year.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Rwanda aim to end on a high
RWANDA will be aiming to conclude their Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign on a positive note when they face South Africa at Mbombela Stadium tonight (6pm kickoff).
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Trio wins economics Nobel for work on tech-driven growth
The Nobel prize in economics was awarded on Monday to American-Israeli Joel Mokyr, France's Philippe Aghion and Canada's Peter Howitt for work on technology's impact on sustained economic growth.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
M-KOPA and the price of patience: How impact capital became market education
IN DECEMBER 2016, I sat down with Chad Larson, M-KOPA co-founder and CFO at the time, for an African Tech Roundup podcast conversation about their solar home systems business.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Sandton teacher murder trial further delayed as judge unavailable
THE TRIAL of Bafana Mahungela, the 22-year-old student accused of the brutal murder of Sandton teacher Kirsten Kluyts, has been postponed to Wednesday due to the unavailability of the trial judge.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
CANAL+ announces JSE listing following R35bn MultiChoice acquisition
A secondary inward listing will preserve South African investor access and market liquidity
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Do air purifiers work wonders for allergies? Let's clear the air
ALLERGIES can feel like an unwelcome guest that refuses to leave. The sneezing, itchy eyes and constant runny nose can make everyday life a challenge.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Bafana can't doubt chances now
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
3 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
ARSON A CRIME AGAINST HERITAGE
THE charred remains of historic buildings at the University of Fort Hare stand as a grim monument to pure criminality.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Mother wins damages after doctor operates on wrong knee
A MOTHER described how happy she was to see her then 8-year-old son coming out of theatre after his long-awaited operation on his deformed knee — only to then discover that the doctors had operated on the wrong knee.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Amorim's Red Devils smell blood
IT'S been a long time since Liverpool fans approached a home clash with Manchester United feeling this uneasy, with Arne Slot facing the first real test of his fledgling Anfield reign.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Industry welcomes court ruling clearing way for Durban Port upgrade
INDUSTRY players have welcomed the KwaZulu-Natal High Court's decision to dismiss APM Terminals’ application to overturn the selection of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) as Transnet’s private equity partner for the upgrade of Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 — a project seen as critical to restoring efficiency at South Africa's busiest port.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Mercury
Tomorrow's Happy Valley formguides
Race 1 - NGAU CHI WAN HANDICAP #1 Courier Magic ended last season with a fastfinishing third as he returned to Class 5, where he holds a strong record. His trial for return was encouraging and with Zac Purton taking the ride, he gets every chance to resume as a winner.
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