The Mercury (South Africa)
The Mercury is an English-language newspaper owned by Independent News & Media and published in Durban, South Africa.
Content
The paper focuses on the important national and local news of the day, with background and analysis. Its leader and opinion pages offer a platform for a diversity of views and aims to foster informed debate.
The daily Business Report within The Mercury contains news on international market trends, and national company and business news.
Weekly supplements include the GoodLife, Motoring, and Network. Network (on Wednesday) specifically focueses on KZN business, property and shipping news. The Zululand and Pietermaritzburg areas are specifically covered within Network. The Mercury includes dedicated golf pages on Tuesday.
The Mercury also contains local entertainment and arts news. The Friday edition includes a guide to weekend events in KZN.
Distribution areas
Distribution[1]
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2008 |
2013 |
| Eastern Cape |
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Y |
| Free State |
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| Gauteng |
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| Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Y |
Y |
| Limpopo |
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| Mpumalanga |
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| North West |
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| Northern Cape |
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| Western Cape |
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Distribution figures
Circulation[2]
|
Net Sales |
| Jan - Mar 15 |
27 499[3] |
| Jan - Mar 14 |
29 616[3] |
| Oct - Dec 12 |
29 761 |
| Jul - Sep 12 |
30 040 |
| Apr - Jun 12 |
31 740 |
| Jan - Mar 12 |
32 098 |
Readership figures
Estimated Readership[4][5]
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AIR |
| Jan 12 - Dec 12 |
234 000 |
| Jul 11 - Jun 12 |
237 000 |
See also
References
External links
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