Politics 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: The 1994 elections had no mapping, no voters roll, but lots of goodwill By Paddy Harper The first democratic election was touch and go until six days before the 27 April 1994 poll This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Politics 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Thirty and thriving, or barely surviving? By Aarti Bhana Politics 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Older voters disillusioned after excitement of 1994 poll By Lunga Mzangwe Business Property sales slow ahead of poll By Anathi Madubela Sponsored Partner Content The impending significance of the NHI Bill By Sponsored
Politics 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Older voters disillusioned after excitement of 1994 poll By Lunga Mzangwe
Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president By Lunga Mzangwe The former president said people would be seeing a lot of him from now on, even though he not put aside his concerns about the ANC
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Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid By Sarah Smit The company’s chairman, Stuart Chambers, described the proposal as ‘opportunistic’
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors By Chris Mcgreal The murders of even those engaged in non-party political promotion of the election came as opponents of the vote renewed their threats of a widening war
South Africa’s stigma against ex-offenders fuels recidivism By Casper Lӧtter Our country has a recidivism rate of about 90% compared to 6% to 8% for China, an authoritarian regime where mass executions of re-offenders is common
Trends suggest social cohesion is on downward slide By Klaus Boehnke and Daryl Swanepoel In recent years, when social cohesion has been discussed in South Africa, it has been with an increasingly critical undertone
SA must tread carefully as it leads Africa to next generation network technology By Nomvuyiso Batyi Poorer South Africans will not be able to upgrade to smartphone devices without state assistance
Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done By Ozayr Patel Textile pollution is a problem in South Africa but there are solutions to dealing with the challenges it presents The textile industry is one of the important in South Africa. It employs around 80 000 people and provides important exports, but textile pollution is a serious problem
Toxic acid mine water continues to rise underground on East Rand By Sheree Bega The situation is frightening, says an anonymous source who used to work at the department of water and sanitation This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here.
Battle continues over coal mining in the Mabola Protected Environment By Sheree Bega A coalition of environmental justice organisations says the proposed coal mine will have an adverse effect on the functioning of downstream ecosystems This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here.
Explainer: How new government standards will affect solar and battery energy bidders By Mandisa Nyathi One of the biggest difficulties the sector faces is securing permits and licences crucial for project commencement
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Mandela Bay Development Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Orlando Pirates take on Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 4 May.
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Mandela Bay Development Luvuyo Bangazi takes over MBDA Corporate Services Executive position on full-time basis As part of the executive team, he will lead the co-ordination of strategic planning, business unit integration, performance management and reporting.
North West University Prof Bismark lauds Springboks as Newsmaker of the Year The World Cup-winning Springboks were named the 2023 Newsmaker of the Year by the National Press Club.