Durban's beachfront bustling as festive season kicks off; mayor projects over 1.3 million visitors

Mercury Reporter|Published

Durban mayor Cyril Xaba expresses confidence in attracting over 1.3 million visitors this festive season, highlighting police visibility and safety measures along ...

Mbule helps Bafana Bafana beat Ghana in a practice match ahead of AFCON

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Sipho Mbule's solo goal was enough to help Bafana Bafana beat Ghana in a practice match at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday ahead of AFCON.

Family cleans crime scene as Johannesburg mourns DJ Warras

Verna van Diemen|Updated

Family members of DJ Warras clean the crime scene in Johannesburg, seeking to restore dignity amidst mourning for the beloved DJ, who was tragically shot dead on ...

DJ Warras shot dead in Johannesburg

Brandon Nel|Updated

DJ Warras, a beloved South African radio and TV presenter, was tragically shot dead in Johannesburg Central, leaving fans and colleagues in shock as police investigate ...

Watch VideoPSL coaches who impressed in the first half of the season

Mihlali Baleka|Published

While Abdeslam Ouaddou set the benchmark, several PSL coaches delivered standout performances in the first half of the season through tactical discipline, youth ...

‘This centre could revitalise SA manufacturing industry’ - Deputy Minister Gina hails UP-WEF partnership on global 4IR centre ...

Partnered Content|Published

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina celebrates the launch of the South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT), the first South African member of the World ...

Ramaphosa addresses Trump's misinformation on farm murders in Day of Reconciliation speech

Theolin Tembo|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the misinformation spread by US President Donald Trump during the South African President's Day of Reconciliation speech.

The world's richest man is now richer than before

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Elon Musk has shattered financial records, becoming the first individual to exceed a net worth of $600 billion, largely due to the soaring value of SpaceX.

Watch VideoGroup B wide open as South Africa, Egypt and Zimbabwe face AFCON 2025 challenges

Mihlali Baleka|Published

South Africa, Egypt and Zimbabwe head into AFCON with key controversies and absences that could reshape the Group B race.

Estcourt man gets life sentence for brutal murder of his former partner at taxi rank

Mercury Reporter|Published

An Estcourt man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his former partner at a taxi rank, highlighting the devastating impact of domestic violence ...

Public Works Minister to disclose findings from preliminary probe into Redcliffe temple collapse

Mercury Reporter|Published

On Wednesday, Minister Dean Macpherson will unveil the findings of the preliminary investigation into the tragic Redcliffe building collapse, which resulted in five ...

Premier Thami Ntuli condemns chaotic scenes in KZN Legislature

Thami Magubane|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli addresses the recent chaos in the provincial legislature, highlighting the need for unity and stability following a failed no-confidence ...

Tazz is the people's car: KZN ANC coordinator responds to Mbalula's Ferrari jibe

Sabelo Nsele|Updated

After ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula likened KZN's provincial task team to a Toyota Tazz rather than a Ferrari, coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu cleverly turned ...

Knysna water crisis: Provincial government steps in to ensure taps aren't dry this festive season

Brandon Nel|Updated

With thousands of holidaymakers expected to pour into Knysna this December, the Western Cape Government has stepped in to help the drought-prone town stabilise its ...

DA considers criminal charges after MK Party's unruly behaviour in KZN Legislature

Mercury Reporter|Published

Tensions escalated in the KZN Legislature as the MK Party's no-confidence motion against Premier Thami Ntuli failed, prompting the DA to consider criminal charges ...

Watch VideoAFCON 2025 | Five midfielders set to shine in Morocco from next week

Mihlali Baleka|Published

As AFCON kicks off in Morocco, these five influential midfielders are expected to play key roles in driving their nations’ hopes of continental glory.

SA Home Affairs White Paper: Major immigration and citizenship reforms proposed

Mercury Reporter|Published

South Africans are encouraged to participate in shaping the future of citizenship and immigration policies by providing feedback on the Draft Revised White Paper, ...

Grammy winner Jacob Collier to headline 2026 Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Daniel Young|Updated

Genre-defying musical prodigy Jacob Collier will headline the 23rd Cape Town International Jazz Festival in March 2026, bringing his revolutionary sound to Africa's ...

No update on SA men ‘trapped’ in Russia-Ukraine war, Presidency says talks are under way

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

This comes after news emerged after at least 17 South African men claimed they were recruited, allegedly by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and others, for what they believed ...