The Mercury - October 16, 2025

Financial crisis looms over KZN governance

Transformation plan at Durban Girls’ College to address racism allegations

Ramaphosa, McKenzie and Infantino lead praise for World Cup-bound Bafana

SCA overturns Standard Bank's settlement tactics that violated National Credit Act

DURBAN 16/23º

CREEPY CRAWLY

NATO’s enhanced readiness amid Russian threats

Congratulations to Bafana Bafana for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

Observations on human behaviour

The sewer stench in Ottawa is unbearable

Time for SA to re-establish diplomatic ties with Israel

Why is Songezo Zibi withholding access to PIC documents?

ON THIS DAY OCTOBER 16

IFP welcomes party’s new deputy chief whip in Parliament

Labour violations uncovered in northern KZN

Water and Sanitation department confirms uMngeni-uThukela probe

KZN cop convicted of murdering his son after mistaking him for intruder

Indigenous foods give a taste of healthier, ‘better future’

Investing in women is the smartest economic decision

CYRIL’S MAUMELA SAGA FAR FROM OVER

Hamas launches Gaza crackdown

China consumer spending falls

Afghan officials say 15 civilians killed

Dutch far-right leader on campaign

PERU: EX-GENERAL TO OVERSEE WAR ON GANGS

Swedish military says tracking sub

Unrest forces MSF to shut Haiti clinic

UK’s Royal Mail fined again for delays

Iraqi parliamentary candidate killed

US ADVISOR ON INDIA ACCUSED OF MEETING CHINESE

University officials in contempt for PhD student issue

CRL Rights Commission defends new oversight committee

Small towns are dying: Symposium addresses de-industrialisation

SASSA rolls out biometric registration and digital income verification

POPCRU to host national summit to address police killings

ARROWORD

Is live streaming labour the new normal? Twitch streamer’s eight-hour birth raises questions

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SET SQUARE

Global debt threat: IMF urges smarter public spending for SA

South Africa looks to China for R400m stone fruit exports in diversification drive

Remuneration rises for CEOs and CFOs across JSE Top 200 - PwC

TNPA invites bids for new cold storage terminal at Port of Cape Town

FOOD SECURITY

Debt reform could unlock $320bn and save lives across Africa, new analysis finds

From inclusion to influence: Africa’s evolving role in architecting global financial reform

Manipulation of the rand, the banks, and the test of our sovereignty

SA agriculture sees strong crop recovery, but livestock struggles persist amid FMD outbreak

DHL Group invests more than €300 million to accelerate trade growth across Africa

CEO Zak Callisto outlines Karooooo's strategy for subscription growth

The state of township entrepreneurship: A R1 trillion opportunity

Economic activity strengthens for fifth month, but risks remain – the PayInc Economic Index

Venda’s decentralised fuel market signals a new era for South African entrepreneurship

Celebrating SA’s real small and medium enterprise owners

Funding, payments and readiness: What every SME needs ahead of Black Friday

PNB 2025 4’s Champions crowned

Fifa chief would back moving games: Trump

Viva La Vida lives the life

Go bold with Potberrie

It’s on us to find ways to be better, says Proteas captain after winning streak ended

Broos’ plan came together beautifully for Bafana

Hunt’s experience vs Dladla’s knowledge in DBN derby

Can Leclerc find some good fortune at Austin GP?

SHARP TURN

Broos confirms Bafana 2026 exit

England’s flawless qualification sets up thrilling quest for World Cup glory

Ethan Hooker eager to make Kings Park roar again as Sharks eye Ulster scalp

Are Proteas Women becoming the best chasers?

Why Kolisi should celebrate Springbok century under Stade de France’s lights