Charles Leonard's Profile

Charles Leonard is the news editor of the Mail & Guardian newspaper.

Johannes Kerkorrel: The wise fool who left the fray

Kerkorrel’s contribution to the country will be recognised with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Samas.

Is Waldimar Pelser Afrikaans media's last roll of the dice?

An important part of the young and prodigious Pelser's already tough job will be to win over black readers. He spoke to Charles Leonard.

Oh broeder, where is the volk now?

It is doubtful that a homogeneous volk ever really ­existed, but the debate about Afrikaner identity - and its future - has not run its full course.

Amina Cachalia: A story of struggle, triumph and love

Amina Cachalia certainly was an extraordinary woman ­– Nelson Mandela clearly thought so, too.

Amina Cachalia: The woman who said 'no' to Mandela

Before he got married to Graça Machel on his 80th birthday Nelson Mandela proposed to a fellow struggle stalwart and an old friend, Amina Cachalia.

Miguel: Inheriting Prince's throne

Performing in SA this weekend, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Miguel speaks to the M&G about being a "product", making musical compromises and more.
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