The Mercury
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Who owns and funds it
Published by Independent Media. Two Chinese state-owned companies own 20% of it. Sekunjalo said in July 2026 that it would stop funding the company.
Who owns it
In 2013 Sekunjalo's consortium bought Independent News & Media SA, with the state's PIC holding 25%, the Mail & Guardian reported.
Mail & Guardian (Sapa). Published 21 August 2013.
Where to look: Paragraphs 5-6 and 9
Two Chinese state-owned companies own 20% of Independent Media, which publishes IOL's newspapers; they still held it in June 2026.
Mail & Guardian. Published 23 August 2013.
Where to look: Paragraphs under the opening; paragraph beginning "The commission later revealed"
In 2013 Sekunjalo's buying group included ANC MP Mandla Mandela and three ANC-allied union investment companies, the Mail & Guardian reported.
Mail & Guardian. Published 23 August 2013.
Where to look: Paragraphs beginning "The Sekunjalo consortium, as detailed in a June statement"
In July 2026 Sekunjalo said it would stop funding Independent Media and take back its newspaper names, Daily Maverick reported.
Daily Maverick. Published 21 July 2026.
Where to look: Paragraphs 1-3 and 5; section on Sactwu
Sources we cite from it
- Amajuba District Municipality announces next steps after mayor's election ruled unlawful
Published 2 February 2026 · News · Saved copy ↗
Used in - DA and ActionSA clash over KwaDukuza mayoral election results
Published 31 August 2025 · News · Saved copy ↗
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Published 31 March 2025 · News · Saved copy ↗
- DA and IFP set to take charge of service delivery
Published 12 July 2024 · News · Saved copy: kept on file
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- African National Congress
- Democratic Alliance
- Economic Freedom Fighters
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- Inkatha Freedom Party
- eThekwini
- Ulundi residents, mayor pay tribute to Buthelezi
Published 11 September 2023 · News · Saved copy ↗
Used in - https://themercury.co.za/2025-11-27-anc-welcomes-siphile-mdakas-return-as-mayor-of-umkhanyakude-district-municipality-in-northern-kzn/
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- https://themercury.co.za/news/2024-06-28-nfp-disappointed-over-election-of-ifp-candidate-as-zululand-mayor
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Used in - https://themercury.co.za/news/2026-05-13-tributes-pour-in-for-late-umhlathuze-deputy-mayor-christo-botha/
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