Mercury

Thami Magubane|Published 2 hours ago

Business community praises presidential working group for service delivery improvements ...

Frustrations rise among KZN e-hailing drivers over confusing permit requirements

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 12 hours ago

E-hailing drivers in KwaZulu-Natal express their frustration over unclear government regulations and unfair vehicle impoundments.

eThekwini Municipality defends budget meeting at Drakensberg venue amid DA's criticism

Thami Magubane|Published 16 hours ago

eThekwini Municipality's leadership has refuted claims of extravagant spending on a planning session at a Drakensberg resort, following criticism from the DA

Community protests disrupt learning at KZN schools, MEC Hlomuka urges residents to seek peaceful solutions

Thami Magubane|Published 19 hours ago

Communities in KwaZulu-Natal are urged to refrain from protests that disrupt education, as the Department of Education calls for peaceful resolutions to protect ...

Investigation launched following fatal bus crash that claimed nine lives on KZN north coast

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 21 hours ago

Investigations are set to begin following a tragic bus crash on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast that resulted in multiple fatalities

Ongoing truck congestion in Richards Bay: a call for infrastructure improvements

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 1 day ago

Truck congestion near Richards Bay continues to disrupt transport operations, with stakeholders citing failures in the railway system and port infrastructure as ...

Durban University of Technology - Your gateway to a brighter future

Brandstories|Published 6 months ago

For those considering their preferred university for 2025, DUT is the perfect choice.

Auditor General warns KwaZulu-Natal municipalities over concerning audit results, complacency

Thami Magubane|Published 1 day ago

Leaders of major municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal face criticism from the Auditor General for failing to improve audit outcomes, highlighting issues of complacency ...

eThekwini faces backlash for holding planning session at 'luxury resort' while service delivery challenges persist

Thami Magubane|Published 1 day ago

The DA criticises eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba for holding a two-day planning session at a luxury resort, calling it a disgraceful use of public funds amid ongoing ...

Ithala Bank's challenges leads to disruption of food supply to schools in KZN Midlands

Thami Magubane|Published 1 day ago

Ithala Bank's financial troubles have led to food supply disruptions for schools in the Midlands, prompting uMngeni Municipality to use its own funds to ensure that ...

New R200 million fund aims to support women entrepreneurs in KwaZulu-Natal

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 1 day ago

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has launched a R200 million Women Advancement Fund to support women entrepreneurs and promote economic empowerment, addressing ...

Tragic house fire claims lives of two siblings in Phoenix

Mercury Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Two siblings tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Clayfield, Phoenix, believed to have been caused by a cellphone explosion.

SADTU rejects Godongwana's warning on 19000 KZN teachers' job losses amid VAT increase debate

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 1 day ago

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KZN refutes claims of 19,000 teaching posts being at risk, attributing the statement to pressure tactics ...

Van Rooyen: If Lions can colour in the pictures, they can make it happen in URC

Ashfak Mohamed|Updated 1 day ago

The Lions have their United Rugby Championship playoff hopes in their own hands despite their defeat to the Sharks, and coach Ivan van Rooyen is confident that they ...

eThekwini Municipality faces a R30 million payout after losing court appeal over contract dispute

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 1 day ago

The eThekwini Municipality will have to pay more than R30 million after losing its appeal against a court ruling that found it was liable to honour an out of court ...

Rassie spot on about Boks gate crashing the Six Nations

Mike Greenaway|Published 2 days ago

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has had his say about whether the Springboks should join the Six Nations or remain in the Rugby Championship.

Proud Plumtree delighted Sharks could survive ‘war of attrition’ to down Lions

Mike Greenaway|Published 2 days ago

Sharks coach John Plumtree was a happy coach after his team turned around their fortunes by beating the Lions and winning the SA Shield in the United Rugby Championship ...

Siya Kolisi on the double as Sharks rise from the ashes to clinch SA Shield in URC win over Lions

Mike Greenaway|Published 2 days ago

The Sharks completed a remarkable turnaround against the Lions when they turned an Ellis Park rout into victory at Kings Park on Saturday to land then the SA Shield ...

Darrien Landsberg eyes ‘bigger goals’, but must first roar for Lions against Sharks

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 3 days ago

Looking at his performances over the last few months, Lions lock Darrien Landsberg is clearly determined to keep on knocking on Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ door. ...

Good news for Western Province as administration is lifted

Mike Greenaway|Published 3 days ago

Western Province rugby was put under administration in 2021 due to dire financial circumstance in but this chapter has come to an end.