# The Mercury™

- **Website:** <https://themercury.co.za>
- **Primary alias:** `themercury.co.za`

## Description

Independent Online (IOL) is a prominent South African news platform that delivers comprehensive coverage on a diverse range of topics including politics, business, lifestyle, and entertainment. With a commitment to informing and engaging millions of readers, IOL provides real-time updates on current affairs and crucial issues both locally and internationally.

The brand features a wealth of content spanning various sections such as sport, motoring, health, and technology. Readers can explore articles on soccer, cricket, and rugby, alongside insights into business trends and personal finance, making it a go-to resource for informed decision-making. IOL also enriches lives through its lifestyle offerings, from food and restaurants to travel and style.

In addition to news, IOL supports community engagement with opinion pieces and competitions, fostering dialogue across multiple platforms. With a focus on storytelling and driving change, Independent Online continues to be a trusted source for news and insights in South Africa.

## Industries

- 📰 News and Media

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UCeQFd7S6urAw6mm0kS4xuhg)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/TheMercurySA)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/the_mercury_sa)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/iol-news)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/TheMercurySA)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idsrhw_Esq/w/1000/h/172/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1773821945765)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idsrhw_Esq/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1773821945840)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fun Blue | #1f59b7 | accent |
| Thunderbird | #c51616 | dark |
| Silver | #cccccc | light |

## Fonts

- var(--app-font-1) — asset _(custom)_
- system-ui — asset _(system)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idsrhw_Esq/w/1500/h/500/idUV8oxmZ1.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1773821946003)

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