The Mercury, formerly The Natal Mercury, is an English-language newspaper owned by Independent Media (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Iqbal Survé's Sekunjalo Investments and published in Durban, South Africa.

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.

Network (on Wednesday) specifically focuses on KZN business, property and shipping news.

The Friday edition includes a guide to weekend events in KZN.