Newspaper
The Mercury
Trump hails China talks as 'a total reset'
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump hailed talks with China in Switzerland on Saturday, saying the two sides had negotiated “a total reset ... in a friendly, but constructive, manner.”
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Financial markets remain positive despite uncertainty in the US regarding interest rates
IN THE US, the “backlash” from the Trump administration's tariff policies is starting to affect the US economy and financial markets quite negatively.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
AngloGold Ashanti reports 671% increase in headline earnings in its first quarter for 2025
ANGLOGOLD Ashanti's headline earnings soared by 671% to $447 million following a 22% increase in production in the first quarter to end March, good cost management and a rising gold price, the group said Friday.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Unique villa swimming pool 16th hole trips up SA's Williams
After a week where Robin Williams showed that he could go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names in the game, the young South African’s challenge ultimately faltered on the final round here at the DP World Tour’s Turkish Airlines Open.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Chicken wings, trucks: the surprising Saudi obsession with America
DURING his nine years living in Tennessee, Fahd, a Saudi national, found comfort and consistency at Dunkin Donuts, where he placed the same order every day.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
uMngeni selected for national infrastructure pilot project
SERVICE DELIVERY
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
In a conflict stricken world, the silent among us should be feared
IT’S not the bigoted or the pro-Zion that I’m worried about, or the avowedly rabid Islamophobe who speaks his poisoned mind in the public domain and who posts his or her diatribe disguised as debate via the media.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
amaBhungane's commitment to media freedom rings hollow
ON INTERNATIONAL Press Freedom Day, Caroline James published an article about how investigative journalism platform amaBhungane joined Independent Media to challenge a Durban High Court judgment.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
KZN Premier hails Nedbank Cup Final as peaceful, profitable triumph for province
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said the peaceful and incident-free hosting of the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final was a major boost for the province, both on and off the field.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Sri Lanka bus crash kills 21 pilgrims
AN OVERCROWDED bus carrying dozens of Buddhist pilgrims plummeted down a precipice in Sri Lanka yesterday, killing at least 21 and injuring 24, a senior transport official said.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Transnet and UNTU set to resume wage negotiations in effort to avert workers' strike
TRANSNET and the United National Transport Union (UNTU) are gearing up for critical negotiations this week in an effort to stave off a potentially debilitating workers’ strike.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Cosatu: Employment Equity necessary to correct centuries of discrimination
EMPLOYMENT Equity is a necessary path to correct three and a half centuries of the most brutal forms of discrimination.
4 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
The oft-maligned Motaung brothers finally savour the sweet taste of success
THE oft-maligned Motaung brothers, Bobby and Kaizer Jr., because of Kaizer Chiefs' appalling lack of success and dismal Premiership record in recent seasons, have finally experienced the gratifying sensation of achievement.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Timothy Omotoso declared to be illegally in SA
THE Department of Home Affairs has officially declared that Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso is illegally in the country.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Guardiola admits missed chance in draw
MANCHESTER City boss Pep Guardiola said dropping points against bottom side Southampton in a 0-0 Premier League draw on Saturday will result in a nervy final two games of the season in his side's pursuit of a Champions League place for next season.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Cameron's remarks on police acquittal must be condemned
THE Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) welcomes the acquittal of the eight members of the Presidential Protection Unit, who have endured undue public vilification while subject to the legal process.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Sundowns roar into title challenge with a 3-0 rout
MAMELODI Sundowns defeated Stellenbosch FC 3-0 in a Betway Premiership clash at the Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe Stadium yesterday afternoon.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
SA and the AfCFTA: a strategic opportunity to lead continent's industrial future
THE African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), launched in 2021, offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unite 54 nations into a thriving common market, igniting an African industrial revolution with the potential to echo across global trade systems.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Bleak state of SA's water supply systems
UNDERFUNDING, increasing water scarcity and failing infrastructure are among the serious challenges impacting the country's supply of clean, drinking water.
4 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Riveiro left frustrated as Kaizer Chiefs end Pirates' Cup reign
JOSE Riveiro cut a calm but clearly disappointed figure as Kaizer Chiefs shattered Orlando Pirates' Nedbank Cup dominance with a 2-1 win at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Tonali sinks 10-man Chelsea as Newcastle win top five showdown
NEWCASTLE took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League as Sandro Tonali inspired a vital 2-0 victory over top five rivals Chelsea yesterday.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease spreads from KZN to Mpumalanga and Gauteng
THE Department of Agriculture has confirmed a worrying outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that is making its way beyond KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) into neighbouring provinces, including Mpumalanga and Gauteng.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
EFF reconfigures leadership in KZN ahead of local elections
AS PART of strengthening the party ahead of next year's local government election, the EFF has reconfigured its leadership in KwaZulu-Natal.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Mantengu files criminal complaint against JSE execs about alleged share price manipulation
MANTENGU Mining (MTU) has filed a criminal complaint with the Hawks against several executives of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) regarding allegations of share price manipulation aimed at depressing its stock value, claims that the JSE has roundly denied.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Daybreak Foods' workers call for urgent management overhaul
This follows a welfare emergency currently unfolding at two of Daybreak’s breeder farms
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
How one nursing home is tackling loneliness by pairing seniors with students
WHEN we think of nursing homes, we often picture quiet halls, a subdued atmosphere, and a world separated from the bustling lives of younger generations.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
BAWLING FOR BALANCE: DISCOVER HOW CRYING CAN BOOST YOUR MOOD AND REDUCE STRESS
THEY say there’s nothing like a good cry to make you feel better, and they're right.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Barloworld extends R23bn buyout offer amid shareholder delays
THE contentious buyout offer for Barloworld has been extended by more than six weeks because some brokers and financial services companies are delaying selling their clients' Barloworld shares in support of the offer.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
Protecting the downside: how hedge funds shield against tariff turbulence
Once again, US President Donald Trump is dominating global headlines—this time with economic policies that carry broad global consequences.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Mercury
'More than 500 000 pupils still depend on unsafe pit toilets'
BREADLINE Africa has warned that more than 500 000 pupils still rely on dangerous and unhygienic pit toilets at their schools in various parts of the country.
2 min |