Add Mercury as a preferred source on Google
Follow Mercury on Google News
Bulls must sharpen key areas ahead of Cardiff URC test in Pretoria
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoBulls must sharpen key areas ahead of Cardiff URC test in Pretoria

Watch VideoEtienne Oosthuizen hails impact of Springboks' alignment camps on Lions’ players

John Goliath|Published

He may never wear the Bok jersey himself, but Etienne Oosthuizen says the " hunger and drive" brought back by his internationally recognised teammates is lifting ...

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso warns Mamelodi Sundowns over CAF Champions League 'horror show' despite 3-0 lead

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Miguel Cardoso warns Mamelodi Sundowns against complacency in the CA Champions League quarter-final despite first-leg win, urging focus ahead of second leg and ongoing ...

Alarming decline of lion populations in Kruger National Park revealed by new survey

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Recent findings reveal a dramatic decline in lion populations in Kruger National Park, prompting urgent calls for conservation action amid rising poaching and environmental ...

Inflation slows to 3% but food costs still outpace price growth

Nicola Mawson|Updated

South Africa’s inflation rate slowed to 3% in February, but economists expect the South African Reserve Bank to keep interest rates unchanged next week.

Child neglect: KZN mother jailed for 8 years after abandoning infant in Osizweni

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A KwaZulu-Natal mother has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the shocking neglect of her four-month-old baby, raising critical concerns about child welfare. ...

Armed robbers storm KwaMashu school, force teachers to transfer money from banks accounts

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Teachers at Zamokuhle Primary School in KwaMashu are recovering from a traumatic armed robbery that occurred during school hours, prompting calls for increased security ...

Postbank gets FSP licence: A milestone in journey to become SA's first state bank

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Postbank's recent licensing as a financial services provider marks a pivotal step in its evolution into a state-owned bank, promising enhanced financial inclusion ...

KwaDukuza Local Municipality managers lose court bid against suspensions

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Three senior managers from the KwaDukuza Local Municipality have faced legal setbacks in their attempts to overturn precautionary suspensions following a forensic ...

Watch VideoMan City dumped out by Real Madrid, Arsenal march into Champions League last eight

AFP|Updated

Real Madrid and Arsenal advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals with decisive victories, while PSG crushed Chelsea and Sporting staged a remarkable comeback ...

Watch Video‘No room for naivety’: Norman Laker hails Stormers’ tactical reset after Loftus triumph

Staff Reporter|Published

Norman Laker reflects on the defensive stand that defined the North-South derby. We look at why the Stormers' jump to second on the log is just the start of their ...

Watch VideoBulls need to rediscover their 'desperation' in URC clash against Cardiff at Loftus

Mike Greenaway|Published

Ruan Nortje hasn't held back in his assessment of why the Bulls faltered at Loftus last week. As they prepare to host a tactical Cardiff side, the Bulls skipper ...

Watch VideoA brutal reality check: Why England’s firepower won’t frighten the Springboks

John Goliath|Published

After a demoralising Six Nations campaign, England head to South Africa with their confidence in the gutter. We look at why Steve Borthwick's men lack the physical ...

Watch VideoSpringboks in their sights: Can Finn Russell’s magic overcome Bok depth?

Mike Greenaway|Published

After a rollercoaster Six Nations campaign, Scotland head to Pretoria in July to face the Springboks, setting up a tantalising fly-half battle between Finn Russell ...

SAPS exodus: Why skilled cops are ditching the badge for private security or resorting to crime

Siphesihle Buthelezi and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The alarming trend of skilled police officers leaving the SAPS for private security or alarmingly to join criminal syndicates has come under scrutiny following the ...

‘I cannot in good conscience support the war’: Counterterrorism head Joseph Kent resigns over Iran war

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Joseph Kent resigns as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing moral objections to the US war in Iran and urging a critical reassessment of ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns make it eight in a row as Teboho Mokoena fires Brazilians top

Smiso Msomi|Published

Teboho Mokoena’s second-half introduction proved the difference at Loftus as Mamelodi Sundowns leapfrogged Orlando Pirates to reclaim top spot.

Mugabe’s son ditches bail as plea deal looms

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Proceedings against Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze have been postponed after the state said a senior prosecutor must still sign off on a ...

Watch VideoTop-eight spot on the line as Arrows and Stellies clash in the Betway Premiership

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch FC face a crucial clash at the King Zwelithini Stadium as both sides fight to secure a top-eight finish in the Betway Premiership

Watch VideoJordan Hendrikse expects 'personal' Munster battle following 'Winkgate' drama

Mike Greenaway|Published

In the quarterfinals of the last URC, the Sharks defeated Munster in a controversial penalty shootout in which Jaden Hendrikse was accused of a spoiling tactic. ...