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SUV gets makeover that challenges the competition
ISUZU has lifted the covers off their revamped MU-X SUV with an exterior and interior update, and also added a flagship ONYX XT 4x4 to the range.
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May 16, 2025
The Mercury
Delta Corporation highlights Zimbabwe's economic fragility amidst revenue growth
DELTA Corporation, Zimbabwe's leading brewer and soft drinks manufacturer, has painted a stark picture of the nation's economy, highlighting its persistent fragility despite signs of resilience in consumer spending.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
The Mercury
Illegally built homes demolished
A MOTHER watched in despair as an excavator demolished her Kinshasa home, part of a campaign to clamp down on unauthorised buildings after deadly floods.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
The Mercury
enX Group shares rise 10% as it reaffirms growth strategy
enX Group, the JSE-listed manufacturer and distributor of power equipment and chemicals, saw its share price shoot up over 10% on Wednesday after it confirmed a strategy to grow its businesses and dispose of them if opportunities become available.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Linguistic barriers perpetuate inequality
ON MAY 8, 1925, the writer CJ Langenhoven introduced a bill in the parliament of the then Union of South Africa that led to Afrikaans being recognised as one of the country's official languages, alongside English. It is this historic moment that marks the centenary being celebrated.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa's real crisis: Mr President, it's time for a family meeting
SOUTH Africa is standing at a critical crossroads.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Nabi eyes MTN8 spot as Chiefs chase strong finish amid exit talk
AMID suggestions and speculation that he will be sacked at the end of the season, Nasreddine Nabi will strive to ensure that Kaizer Chiefs finish the season on a high by qualifying for next season’s MTN8 competition.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Prom Queen wears the crown
ONE of my abiding memories is of Frikkie Greyling leading around the mighty Horse Chestnut at Turffontein after his facile win in the Gri SA Derby, to seal the third leg of his Triple Crown success.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
South Africa is in the grip of a jobs crisis
THE Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is gravely concerned by the deteriorating state of the country’s labour market, as confirmed by the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2025.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Drama unfolds in thrilling PNB Singles Championships
THE greens at sponsoring clubs were ablaze with talent and tension this past weekend as the 2025 PNB Men’s Open, Veterans and Under-25 Singles Championships drew to a dramatic close on Sunday.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Government should not seek to regulate social media platforms
THE government is at risk of being hypocritical in trying to be the gatekeeper to protect us from exercising our freedom because of selective outrage.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
DeChambeau 'moving in right direction' for PGA
BRYSON DeChambeau credits the confidence boost he took from last year’s 72nd-hole PGA Championship loss for helping him win last year’s US Open and making him a better major threat.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Trusting the algorithm: how Al partners are winning hearts
WHAT was once the realm of science fiction is now becoming a lived reality for a growing number of people who say they've found emotional and romantic fulfillment through AI partners.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Agricultural innovation takes centre stage at Nampo Harvest Day 2025
SOUTH Africa's agricultural industry has highlighted its resilience in the face of many challenges at the 2025 Nampo Harvest Day conference, which entered the second day on Wednesday in Bothaville in the Free State.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Riveiro: Thanks for the memories, Pirates
JOSE Riveiro is leaving Orlando Pirates having earned himself legendary status, but he admits that if it wasn’t for hard work, he wouldn’t have made that lasting impression.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Common sense in energy debate wins
THE Business Report supplement to The Mercury of May 14 commendably exemplifies the adage 'hear the other side' by juxtaposing three articles on the issue of renewable energy from which it is obvious which ones purvey truth and reality.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Drama in Ol' Kentucky
Department received several calls, one from the dangling driver.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Venter aims to end Sharks tenure with a bang in URC title quest
HAVING made the top four of the United Rugby Championships the Sharks are confident ahead of their quarter final match against Scarlets at home on Saturday (7.30pm kick-off), said flanker James Venter.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
SIU investigates National Skills Fund amid corruption concerns
THE Minister of Higher Education, Nobuhle Nkabane, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe the National Skills Fund (NSF), amid growing concerns over possible mismanagement and corruption.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Mbalula again accuses the DA of undermining the 'gains of freedom'
ANC SECRETARY-General Fikile Mbalula has again publicly criticised the DA, accusing the party of working to reverse the “gains of freedom\" by challenging various legislation in court.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas coach bullish about putting Aussies 'under the pump' in Lord's final
SHUKRI Conrad admits the Proteas will be “underdogs” when they face Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next month, but believes his team can put the defending champions “under the pump”.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Proteas also stuck in the middle as IPL and national teams on collision course
THE IPL resumes on Saturday after its suspension because of the India-Pakistan conflict, but there are doubts over foreign players, and the extended schedule has sparked a showdown with international cricket.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
The agricultural industry is still generating jobs, despite some concerns surrounding it
IN THE first quarter of 2025, there were 930 000 primary agriculture jobs in South Africa, an 11% yearly decrease and a 1% quarterly increase.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
The life of a professional golfer is no laughing matter, ask Robin Williams
THE late Robin Williams delivered an excellent set on the comedic absurdities of golf in his Grammy award-winning one-man show back in 2002.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
How DA attempts to weaponise the law against justice
Party is aligning itself with interests that benefit from the status quo
4 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Pencil Club liquidators aim to generate R80 million
PROCESS UNDERWAY
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
ANC rejects MKP’s audit request on budget costs
THE ANC has dismissed the uMk-honto weSizwe Party's (MKP) request for a special forensic audit into the aborted 2025 national budget speech, calling it “frivolous” and motivated by “political posturing”.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Gauteng police acts against bullying and gambling in schools
GAUTENG SAPS Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni handed over chessboards and marimba instruments to learners at Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School in a bid to combat bullying and gambling by engaging learners in positive activities.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Tryon shares her journey with Proteas Women as they prepare for World Cup
PROTEAS Women all-rounder Chloe Tryon said the recent Tri-Series tournament in Sri Lanka, which they were knocked out of, was one of her hardest tours to date.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
The Mercury
Dipula announces strategic shift towards retail and industrial sectors
DIPULA Properties is on the hunt for additional retail properties, ideally convenience, rural or township shopping centres north of the Orange River, CEO Izak Pieterse said Wednesday.
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