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Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: What to expect from the first public hearing
AS THE Madlanga Commission of Inquiry prepares to hold its first public hearing on Wednesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, experts and analysts are weighing in on the potential implications of the investigation.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Caxton & CTP reports strong financial results amid challenging conditions
CAXTON & CTP Publishers & Printers' share price increased by 4.7% on Friday afternoon after it reported a 16% increase in annual dividend to 70 cents for the year to June 30 off the back of a resilient financial performance.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
‘Future’ looks bright
ASTRONOMICAL BOY was given a magical ride from the deepest draw by the red-hot, inform rider Craig Zackey to win the second race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Saturday.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Cosatu convenes Central Committee against the backdrop of a 42.9% overall unemployment rate
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will be convening its Central Committee this week where delegates, from the leadership of the Federation and its Affiliates, to shop stewards and workers from across the country and its economic sectors will gather.
4 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Brewer a winner before his fall
ONE STRIPE had his first race overseas in the Gr 1 Woodbine Mile in Canada and ran a great race for fifth place, considering he likely needed it and suffered a terrible trip.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Boks back on top after crushing All Blacks
THE Springboks will savour their victory over the All Blacks for a little while, switch off, and recover with family when they land in South Africa this week before returning to training in preparation for back-to-back Tests against Argentina.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
KZN department charges whistle-blower exposing alleged corruption activities
Premier Thamsanga Ntuli has promised to look into the Arts, Sports and Culture Department's decision to charge a senior official for allegedly blowing the whistle on corrupt activities in the department.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
South African financial markets record new record highs
EQUITIES on the JSE, precious metal prices and Rand on Friday ended stronger for the third consecutive week. Despite the higher-than-expected US inflation rate for August that was released on Thursday, sentiment on global markets remains that the Federal Reserve will decrease its Bank rate this Wednesday September 17.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Fitch affirms South Africa’s sub-investment credit rating
Ratings agency affirms SA's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at ‘BB~ outlook stable
3 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Haaland double seals derby triumph as rampant City overpower United
ERLING Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim with a comprehensive 3-0 win yesterday.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Mussel farmers face hotter sea risk
FACED with rising Black Sea temperatures that suffocate his mussels, Bulgarian farmer Nayden Stanev has been forced to change his ways — shifting his seeding schedule and harvesting at cooler depths.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
BILLIONAIRE'S ATTEMPT TO BEAT FRAUD CHARGES STALLS
GAUTAM Adani’s attempts to resolve US fraud allegations have hit a roadblock on account of India-US tensions, Bloomberg reported last week.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Gemfields Group's share price rises after successful emerald auction
THE share price of Gemfields Group, the JSE-listed miner of valuable coloured stones, shot up 0.5% on Friday afternoon after the company said a decision to reopen its Kagem mine had been vindicated by a successful emerald auction.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
BRAZILIAN JAZZ MUSICIAN PASCOAL DIES AGED 89
CELEBRATED Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, who gained international fame for his collaborations with fellow jazz legend Miles Davis, has died aged 89, his family said at the weekend
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Springboks send warning shot ahead of Pumas Tests
THE Springboks will keep their feet on the ground and look to sharpen up their game as they head into the final two Rugby Championship Tests against Australia in two weeks.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
The flip flop comeback you didn't see coming - a guide to styling the summer essential
IT’S open toe season and the most in-vogue shoe for the warmer weather is as simple as they come - the humble flip flop.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Mercury
Willemse embraces challenge in Boks' must-win clash
SWITCHING to inside centre for the Springboks' all-important Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks will be a different challenge for Damian Willemse compared to what he is used to.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
Respect, treasure and preserve our water resources
THE month of September has been declared Heritage Month, with the 24th as Heritage Day, to remind people of their cultures and encourage them to preserve their heritage.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
Rugby frenzy in Morningside
THE Damsels of the Pub With No Name, in Morningside, are in a frenzy as they strum at their knickers in anticipation of the Boks putting in a full 80 minutes’ worth of quality play against the All Blacks in Wellington tomorrow, reversing the travesty of last weekend.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
Lions, Griquas aim for Currie Cup glory in semi-finals against Boland and Cheetahs
A PLACE in this year's Currie Cup final is the big prize on offer on Saturday when the Lions host Boland in a 5pm semi-final, and the Cheetahs travel to Kimberley to face Griquas at 7:15pm.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
Crime Intelligence General must be re-arrested
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) is shocked that the Chief Financial Officer of Crime Intelligence, Major General Philani Lushaba, currently out on bail for severe charges including perjury, corruption and defeating the ends of justice, has allegedly not only entered Crime Intelligence premises but has also met with the National Commissioner of Police.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa need to start building their own oases of order
AT THE risk of stating the obvious to some or sounding like a madman to others, it is patently clear to any realistic liberal in South Africa that true freedom can never be attained through the ballot box — at least not for the foreseeable future.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
Credit act amendments spark student fury
Concerns over blacklisting vulnerable students with debt
3 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
Discovery reports 30% increase in normalised headline earnings
DISCOVERY produced another strong annual financial performance from its busineses and it lifted normalised headline earnings 30% to R9.78 billion.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
Manhunt after Kirk ‘assassination’
A MANHUNT was underway yesterday after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot to death at a university in Utah, a killing that sparked fears of worsening political violence in the US.
3 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
Free practice Friday’s to slowly be phased out
FANS and promoters are tired of watching cars go around the track with no point or end goal in mind and thus, “Free practice Fridays” are likely to be dropped from the weekend schedule, F1 boss Stefano Domenicali said.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
De Bruin wants Springbok Women's forwards to turn up the heat against Black Ferns
“LEAVE everything on the field. We will carry you off if you are too tired to walk at the end of it. This is the biggest game of your life, go out and enjoy it.”
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
PRINCE HARRY MEETS KING CHARLES FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2024
PRINCE Harry arrived at his father King Charles III's Clarence House residence in London on Wednesday for what is believed to be their first meeting since February 2024, British media reported
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen
ISRAELS army said it had intercepted a missile yesterday fired from Yemen, a day after Israeli forces carried out air strikes there that killed 35 people and wounded more than 130.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Mercury
New hybrid, electric vehicles set to hit SA
CHINESE manufacturer GAC and its importer, Salvador Caetano Auto, have lifted the lid off two more vehicles set to be released locally soon.
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