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Reflecting on Mandela's state memorial
We take a look at some of the high and low points of Mandela's memorial, including Barack Obama's speech, booing crowds and Desmond Tutu's reprimand.
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The top 10 Zapiro cartoons of 2013
We speak to political cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro about 10 of his cartoons that got Mail & Guardian readers talking, and clicking, this year.
'My Piece of Sky': A story of child sexual abuse
Mariella Furrer talks to us after completing a moving, shocking and incredibly important body of work on child sexual abuse in South Africa.
M&G newsroom's sweat Boost
While UK fitness star Terrol "Boost" Lewis was in SA promoting "Star Blockworkout", he stopped by the M&G to give our social media editor a few tips.
Torture and drugging in Mangaung prison
Forced anti-psychotics, shock therapy and torture in Mangaung prison have been uncovered during a 12-month investigation by journalist Ruth Hopkins.
Care centres: Changing the lives of disabled children
Taking care of disabled children takes a special kind of person. But caregivers at centres such as Eyethu are not receiving the training they need.
Huffington: How to be a successful young leader
Media mogul Arianna Huffington says we need to break away from technology to be successful – and one day we'll have gadgets to help us do that.
Armed and ready to fight poaching
Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West has gone from suffering rhino poachings every week to having none in the last three months. Here's how.
Mswati: The king and the bling
Lavish birthdays and more wives than Maybachs. It's good to be king. As struggling Swazis head to the polls, we look at the sweet life of King Mswati.
Ayana V Jackson undresses the past
Artist Ayana V Jackson has caused controversy with her latest work, 'Archival Impulse & Poverty Pornography'. We ask her the difficult questions.
Frankie's gym: Addicts, gangsters welcome
The incredible story of Frank Hendricks who is changing the lives of gangsters and drug addicts in his community with his backyard gym.
Malema on EFF: Today we give birth to a giant
Listen to EFF leader Julius Malema's full speech, which he delivered at Marikana during the official launch of the political party.
Your strange world in pictures: October
Miley Cyrus and giant mushrooms, surfing dogs and France's "Spider-Man". We bring you some of the most ridiculous things we've seen this month.
Malema: We are fighting to govern
Julius Malema drew an impressive crowd to the EFF's launch rally - even though his speech was mostly predictable. But who supports him, and why?
E-tolls can EFF off
The EFF has announced that it will be marching against e-tolls on Friday this week, dismissing any mention of the DA's commitment to the same cause.
Armed and ready to fight poaching
Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West has gone from suffering rhino poachings every week to having none in the last three months. Here's how.
Diepsloot toddler killings: A community enraged
Residents of Diepsloot are baying for blood after the death of two toddlers in the area. And they say they are just as angry at the police.
Pimples: Who wants to be an African?
Africa is a country – with bad roads, according to Jacob Zuma. But to be a true African, you must answer three easy questions.
Torture and drugging in Mangaung prison
Forced anti-psychotics, shock therapy and torture in Mangaung prison have been uncovered during a 12-month investigation by journalist Ruth Hopkins.
M&G Newsroom: Will Malema's EFF go it alone?
The EFF's talks with socialist movements about potential coalitions seem to have stalled. We have to ask, is the EFF really on the political left?
Pimples: What's black and white and red all over?
Steve Hofmeyr's Red October march takes an unexpected twist. Remember, Oom Steve, everything is not always black and white in life.
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Pimples: What would Mandela say?
In the final Pimples episode of 2013, we pay tribute to Nelson Mandela and look back at an unforgettable year.
Mandela: The sacrificial man
On the final instalment of M&G Newsroom for 2013, Mandela family spokesperson General Themba Matanzima tells us about Madiba the family man.
Would Madiba be proud?
We asked people at the memorial at FNB Stadium whether they think Madiba would have been happy with the way government has been running South Africa.
Prayer and worship for Madiba
South Africans of all denominations have been gathering to remember Madiba since Friday evening.
The world pays tribute to Mandela
As South Africans come to terms with the loss of former president Nelson Mandela, the rest of the world bids farewell to Madiba.
The meaning of Mandela
South Africans pay tribute to Tata Mandela and tell us what his legacy means to them.
