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Zalatoris will have the charm
THE Non-Black Type Betway Mythical Flight Sprint over 1100m is the headliner at Turffontein Standside on Sunday and Zalatoris could be the one to side with having bounced back to his best in his second run for the Tony Peter yard, but it is an ultra competitive race and the field should probably be included for the Pick 6.
5 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Mzamo Billy aims to expand DA's support in KwaZulu-Natal
DA MP, Mzamo Billy, may not be as popular in the broader KwaZulu-Natal society as he is within the party, but he is determined that if he is elected the party's new provincial leader, he will spread its support to where it has never been popular.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Former soldier claims he had no intention to murder his wife
LWANDA Mxolisi Zungu, a former soldier charged with the murder of his wife, Tania Zungu, testified yesterday at the Pinetown Regional Court that he had no intention of killing her, asserting that the act would not have been carried out in such a chaotic manner if it were premeditated.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Stick backed for future Bok head coach role
MZWANDILE Stick has dreams of becoming the next Springbok head coach, and while Rassie Erasmus will remain at the helm until at least the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States, Stick will receive the necessary support to realise that goal.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
R1000 sting for bakkie drivers
FUEL SPIKE
3 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Banyana take next step in Wafcon buildup
BANYANA Banyana coach Desiree Ellis believes the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) has been a blessing in disguise for the national team as they prepare for international friendlies against Algeria in Durban.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Artemis crew's families enthralled by messages
A WEEK after astronaut Jeremy Hansen blasted off on the historic Artemis II mission to the moon, his wife Catherine recalled the anxiety and thrill of witnessing the journey from afar.
1 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Timol family demands action from Ramaphosa on TRC delays
THE nephew of slain anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol has made an emotional appeal for political restraint and decisive action, warning that continued delays in efforts to revisit unresolved Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases are deepening the trauma of victims' families.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
SABC seeks to avoid airing party election broadcasts on its commercial stations
FINANCIAL implications for the cash-strapped SABC’s commercial services — SABC3, 5FM, Metro FM, and Good Hope FM — will be considered when allocating slots for party election broadcasts (PEBs) and political advertisements ahead of the local government elections.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Government plans to phase out non-viable municipalities by 2031
Strategies to enhance local governance and address municipal service issues
3 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
uMkhonto we Sizwe Party's radical land bill questioned
‘BACKWARDS to the past’ appropriately describes the MK Party’s proposed final demolition of the Property Act, section 25 of the constitution (The Mercury, April 8).
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Trusting Israel and the US was Iran’s fatal mistake
A FAMOUS proverb (originating in Macedonia, close to Persia) goes something like this: “He who starts a (cowardly) war and then runs away, recoups, gathers more cronies, and returns to continue with the (cowardly) war on another day.’
1 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
South Africa's zero-tariff access to the Chinese market signals new era for trade
SOUTH Africa is on the brink of a major trade breakthrough as zero-tariff access to China’s vast consumer market comes into effect on 1 May 2026.
3 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Sars imposes penalties for late trust tax returns
THE South African Revenue Services (Sars) has recently introduced automated administrative penalties for trusts that fail to submit their income tax returns (ITR12T).
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
From 2010 to today: why South Africa can win the next tourism wave
I STILL remember the sound of the vuvuzelas in 2010.
4 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Economic ramifications of the US-Iran ceasefire for South Africa
ON THE first day of the much-anticipated ceasefire between Iran and the Ünited States, a fragile sense of calm was disrupted by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Malmesbury Missile is locked on target
THERE is big money at stake at Hollywoodbets Greyville tomorrow with the running of the R5 million Race Coast Sales Big Cap supported by the R3 million Race Coast Slipper that carries an added bonus of R100k for the winner.
3 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Private capital key to fixing SA rail and fuel lifelines, says Transnet Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Phillips underscores the central role of connectivity to unlock value in South Africa's logistics network
3 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
SA's Roux, Kime confirmed for 2026 Defender Trophy global final
AFTER a gruelling selection process that tested both physical endurance and technical ability, South Africa's representatives for the 2026 Defender Trophy global final have been confirmed.
1 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Volkswagen Group Africa celebrates milestone of 500 000 Polos produced for export
DISPLAYING their manufacturing prowess, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has announced the production of its 500 000th right-hand-drive Polo intended for export.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Ndlovu urges Chiefs personnel to maintain momentum and finish high
Kaizer Chiefs have vowed to play as a team and wear their hearts on their sleeves whenever they take the pitch until the end of the season to ensure they achieve their targets.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Predatory trade and dumping chicken importers get it wrong, again
CHICKEN importers keep saying that their imports are essential because South Africa’s poultry producers are unable to meet local demand.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Arrows not losing sleep over Durban City ahead of Durban derby
LAMONTVILLE Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi didn't seem to be stressed out about their upcoming encounter with Durban City this weekend.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
The empire has no clothes
THERE is a particular kind of moment in history when the powerful, in their arrogance, do something so naked, so unfiltered, that the mythology holding power together cracks in real time.
4 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Culpable homicide case opened after cyclist’s tragic death
POLICE have confirmed that the death of a cyclist following a crash involving a minibus taxi in Camps Bay is now being investigated as culpable homicide, with no arrests made at this stage.
1 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Russell needs to be ruthless
GEORGE Russell no longer has the advantage of being Mercedes star-boy after Kimi Antonelli swooped in on the 2026 season with two straight victories.
1 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Long weekend wrap-up: Conditions delivered as expected
THE long weekend has come and gone, and the conditions played out exactly as predicted.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Pension Funds Adjudicator takes action against non-compliant retirement funds
THE Pension Funds Adjudicator has announced that it is taking steps to compel retirement funds and administrators that fail to respond to complaints to cooperate with its investigations, as concerns mount over noncompliance within the sector.
3 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Calls for US-Iran truce to extend to Lebanon after Israeli strikes
CALLS were mounting yesterday for the ceasefire between the US and Iran to be extended to Israel's war with Hezbollah, after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 200 people.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
The Mercury
Kolbe staying in Japan for now, with potential Stormers homecoming
SPRINGBOKS winger Cheslin Kolbe looks set to remain in Japan for the foreseeable future, according to his agency, Roc Nation Sports International — but when it comes to his final chapter, he still wants to come “home”.
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