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AU ambition
AU ambition Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is the South African government's candidate for head of the African Union. African leaders meet in Addis Ababa this weekend to vote for the new chair. She is in competition with Gabon's Jean Ping, who is seeking to keep the position which he has held since 2008. (GCIS, AFP) Read more
World

Russia stalls UN resolution on Syria action

Syrian death toll spikes as Russia opposes a new Arab and European bid to secure tough United Nations resolution.
Sport

New Zealand celebrate record margin against Zim

New Zealand posted their biggest winning Test margin when they demolished Zimbabwe by an innings and 301 runs.
Business

Drive to limit executive pay

Government and business could be in for a standoff over regulations on executive pay, if local authorities decide to tackle excessive salaries.
Slideshow

Limpopo: Falling through the cracks

Despite national intervention in the province, residents of Limpopo are still bearing the brunt of gross economic mismanagement. The M&G travelled to the troubled province for a closer look at what's going on.
National

Godongwana offers no clarity on Kawie cheques

Former deputy minister Enoch Godongwana told the Canyon Springs inquiry he and Richard Kawie loaned money to each without any written agreements.
National

Gloves off in battle for Dlamini-Zuma

Sources say the same voter tactics will be adopted as were used against Muammar Gaddafi in order to get Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma elected to the AU.
Africa

Nigeria pressured to end Boko Haram violence

Boko Haram has killed hundreds in attacks that authorities have been unable to stop, prompting calls for talks to bring an end to the bloodshed.
Education

Cosatu intervenes to end E Cape teachers' go-slow

Cosatu has been mediating between teachers and the Eastern Cape education department to end the go-slow at schools over poor working conditions.
Business

Taste for Apple sours BlackBerry

Service outages and failure to keep up with the iPhone mean BlackBerry's popularity is waning and its creators have paid the price.
Slideshow

Egypt: One year later

On the first anniversary of the Egypt uprising, the M&G takes a look at the iconic moment in the country's history that led to the toppling of former president Hosni Mubarak.
Spring fever: Arab writers reflect on a tumultuous year Spring fever: Arab writers reflect on a tumultuous year
A year after it began, eight Arab writers reflect on what became known as the Arab Spring
Black access to varsity: What's the full story? Black access to varsity: What's the full story?
Enrolment numbers alone do not reveal whether equitable access to university has improved
Clerical celibacy not so gay Clerical celibacy not so gay
Compulsory clerical celibacy has been rubbished by Christians outside the Catholic church
AU charter will test Africa's commitment AU charter will test Africa's commitment
The AU will ratify a document that could usher in a new age of democracy and accountability
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Politics, posturing and the people
Politics, posturing and the people
Political parties need to explore new dimensions in their communication with their audience
Champagne wishes and corrupted dreams
Champagne wishes and corrupted dreams
Can the top dogs who came out against corruption make us believe?
Limiting the executives
Limiting the executives
Chief executives in South Africa could have their large salaries and bonuses regulated
The Editorial: Real governance takes political will
The Editorial: Real governance takes political will
We need politicians to be truly committed to accountability
Mother of the beast
Mother of the beast
We Need to Talk about Kevin is a nihilist tale of guilt and horror.
Jo'burg gallery awash in sewage
Jo'burg gallery awash in sewage
From burst water pipes to art theft, the Johannesburg Art Gallery is being left to decay
An exceptional harvest
An exceptional harvest
Jane Rosenthal picks ­potential prize-winners from last year’s crop of South African books
Pretence in the time of ANC politics
Pretence in the time of ANC politics
Verashni Pillay wishes the ANC would let its wannabe leaders be as open as the US Republicans
Teacher bonus ban could head for court
Teacher bonus ban could head for court
The education department has been threatened with legal action for banning state teachers' bonuses
Africa can feed itself -- and it should
Africa can feed itself -- and it should
African leaders can show the world how to end extreme hunger, says Olusegun Obasanjo
Barrelling towards fuel shortages
Barrelling towards fuel shortages
Jeremy Wakeford says SA must prepare immediately for disruptions in oil supply from Iran
God in the details
God in the details
The new Nizamiye Mosque in Midrand is a must-see replica of an Ottoman masterpiece
Design won't save the world ... or will it?
Design won't save the world ... or will it?
Is this shelter for a homeless Cape Town woman a helping hand or an assault on human dignity?
Shape shifting: 50 years of boob jobs
Shape shifting: 50 years of boob jobs
As many as 10 million women worldwide have risked having the operation. Why?
General's ghost haunts Zanu-PF
General's ghost haunts Zanu-PF
The inquest into Solomon Mujuru’s suspicious death could intensify party factionalism
Where have all our intellectuals gone?
Where have all our intellectuals gone?
South African society urgently needs independent intellectual voices, writes Sandile Memela
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Black access to varsity: What’s the full story?
Enrolment numbers alone do not reveal whether equitable access to university has improved.
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Clerical celibacy not so gay
Compulsory clerical celibacy rubbished by Christians outside the Catholic church.
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Shake-up in Absa's upper echelons as top officials resign
Absa's top executive structures have been shaken up, with news that three top officials, including its chief operations officer, have resigned.
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Petrol price to rise by 34c a litre next week
The petrol price will rise by 34 cents a litre at midnight on Wednesday next week, the department of energy has announced.
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New Zealand celebrate record margin against Zim
New Zealand posted their biggest winning Test margin when they demolished Zimbabwe by an innings and 301 runs.
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Blue Bulls' Heyneke Meyer appointed Bok coach
Blue Bulls rugby supremo Heyneke Meyer has formally been appointed Springbok rugby coach, the South African Rugby Union (Saru) said on Friday.
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African growth does little to cure inequality
The IMF predicts that even as rich countries face a slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6% average growth in 2012.
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Egyptian activists march to mixed reviews
Pro-democracy activists marching through Cairo last week were met with smiles and laughter from some but also suspicion and hostility.
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Soccer gives Pakistan's badland children hope
Soccer pitches in the heart of Paksistan's most dangerous areas are keeping vulnerable teenagers from joining gangs, kidnappers and extortion rackets.
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First Native American saint stirs pride
The 17th-century figure, Kateri Tekakwitha, makes history when the Vatican canonises her but joy is mixed with painful memories for indigenous tribes.
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Spring fever: Arab writers reflect on a tumultuous year
A year after it began, eight Arab writers reflect on what became known as the Arab Spring.
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Mother of the beast
Can bad children happen to good parents, or do they reveal their parents' flaws? This is the question raised in We Need to Talk about Kevin.
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Changing times need appropriate symbols
The ANC has missed a perfect opportunity to revise its logo to ­reflect the recent past, its achievements and ­future aspirations.
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Fresh from the balcony
More Capetonians are realising that growing their own vegetables is the healthiest way to go.
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