Cable thieves bust by Empangeni residents and security officers

Mercury Reporter|Published

Residents of Empangeni unite with security officers to apprehend a gang of cable thieves, prompting strong condemnation over the serious impact of such crimes on ...

Search ongoing for woman swept away in flooding in eNdumeni Municipality, northern KZN

Mercury Reporter|Published

Rescue teams are searching for a woman swept away by floodwaters in Endumeni Municipality after a storm hit KwaZulu-Natal, prompting warnings from local authorities ...

Man drowns at Durban's New beach, NSRI warns beachgoers to be aware of spring tides

Mercury Reporter|Published

As South Africans flock to the coast for the festive season, the NSRI warns of the dangers posed by spring tides this weekend, urging beachgoers to exercise caution ...

OUTA demands accountability over Treasury's R2.2bn payout for Ithala customers

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

OUTA raises alarm over accountability issues as National Treasury allocates R2.2 billion to Ithala clients amid financial turmoil

Watch VideoMofokeng's heroics lead Orlando Pirates to Carling Knockout Cup glory

Smiso Msomi|Updated

With a calm extra-time goal that gave the Orlando Pirates their first-ever Carling Knockout Cup victory, Relebohile Mofokeng cemented his reputation as a legend. ...

‘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 ...

Watch VideoMax Verstappen on pole as F1 title showdown boils over in Abu Dhabi

Jehran Naidoo|Updated

Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Abu Dhabi finale, setting up a dramatic fight for a fifth consecutive world title against McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. ...

Political analyst warns of leadership vacuum in ANC if Ramaphosa is ousted

Bongani Hans|Updated

Political analyst Susan Booysen warns that the ANC could struggle to find a capable leader if President Cyril Ramaphosa is ousted, amid rising allegations against ...

SA pulls 90-day Palestinian visa waiver after charter-flight 'abuse' probe

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

South Africa has scrapped its 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders after intelligence investigations uncovered what officials described as a coordinated ...

Watch VideoBordeaux vintage too strong as Bulls get a bitter taste of Champions Cup action

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Bulls were reminded just how steep the climb is from URC contenders to Champions Cup heavyweights as reigning champions Bordeaux delivered a clinical 46–33 defeat ...

Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE | Sharks coach admits 'my battery ran flat' before stepping aside

Mike Greenaway|Published

John Plumtree has revealed the personal and emotional strain behind his decision to step down as Sharks head coach, clearing the way for JP Pietersen to take over ...

‘He was always there to help’: Loved ones mourn slain Madlanga Commission witness

Brandon Nel|Updated

If he had only R10 left in his pocket and someone else needed it more, he would hand it over without a second thought. That is how slain security boss Marius “Vlam” ...

Death toll at Atteridgeville hostel mass shooting rises to 12, police confirmed

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Police have confirmed that the death toll from Saturday’s early-morning shooting at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, has risen to 12.

Urgent meeting between Justice Madlanga, Masemola after details of Marius van der Merwe's murder emerge

Mercury Reporter|Published

" On Friday night, Witness D, identified as Marius 'Vlam' van der Merwe, was shot dead in Brakpan shortly after arriving home. The attack, involving an AK-47, raises ...

Witness D from the Madlanga Commission tragically shot dead in front of family

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

Key witness in the Madlanga Commission, identified as Witness D, was tragically shot dead in front of his wife and children in Brakpan.

BREAKING NEWS | Witness in Madlanga Commission gunned down in Brakpan

Se-Anne Rall and Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

A witness involved in the Madlanga Commission has been shot dead in Brakpan.

Watch VideoBafana Bafana to play 2026 Fifa World Cup opening match against Mexico

Herman Gibbs|Updated

Bafana Bafana will face Mexico, Korea, and a European qualifier in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

'Phenomenal' Laura Wolvaardt royally entertains Newlands to power Proteas to thumping victory

Zaahier Adams|Updated

Laura Wolvaardt showed off all her class with a record-breaking 115 not out that powered the Proteas to a best-ever 220/2, and eventual 105-run victory over a helpless ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus stays: Springboks keep their mastermind coach until 2031 Rugby World Cup

Leighton Koopman|Updated

Rassie Erasmus secures his position as Springboks head coach until the 2031 Rugby World Cup, following a successful contract extension. With a challenging schedule ...