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Child marriage in Malawi: The reality
Due to cultural pressure and poverty, half the women in Malawi are married before their 18th birthday – some as young as 10 years old.
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Magubane: In old SA, my camera was my gun
Peter Magubane's latest exhibition includes images from his time as Madiba's official photographer, and some from 1954 to 1994 that were never shown before.
Ukraine's faces of war
It has been three months since clashes between government and protesters in Kiev. We look behind the headlines to the faces of those involved in the fight.
Malema: We must give our people justice
EFF leader Julius Malema discusses the party's upcoming manifesto launch, issues around the elections and whether racial reconciliation is possible.
M&G Newsroom: Has Ninja lost his way?
We try get a better understanding of what's going on with Ninja of Die Antwoord, after reports of bad behaviour on the set of Neill Blomkamp's film.
Picturing apartheid
In a new exhibition, the work of over 70 South African photographers attempts to counter the archetypical struggle image through a series of photos and videos.
'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.
Sangoma: Why I take ARVs
Prudence Mabele, a sangoma and one of the founding members of the TAC, is adamant that ARVs are imperative to the survival of HIV positive people.
Chimp Eden: A refuge for chimps
Chimpanzees face extinction in the next 10 years. But the Jane Goodall Chimp Eden in Nelspruit, home to 34 rescued chimps, is hoping for change.
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.
Picturing apartheid
In a new exhibition, the work of over 70 South African photographers attempts to counter the archetypical struggle image through a series of photos and videos.
Sona 2014: On the red carpet
The state of SA aside, take a peek at who wore what on the red carpet at the State of the Nation address. Hint: Malusi Gigaba rocked it.
M&G Newsroom: Has Ninja lost his way?
We try get a better understanding of what's going on with Ninja of Die Antwoord, after reports of bad behaviour on the set of Neill Blomkamp's film.
Pimples: The ANC goes Down Under
Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa has been deployed to the land of wallabies and heat strokes. But the welcome he received was, shall we say, less than warm.
Malema: We must give our people justice
EFF leader Julius Malema discusses the party's upcoming manifesto launch, issues around the elections and whether racial reconciliation is possible.
ANC manifesto: Zuma's big promises
We break down the ANC's manifesto launch in Nelspruit - the highlights, logistical issues and the crowd’s reception of President Jacob Zuma.
Nkandla: The developments in pictures
We track the development of Jacob Zuma's Nkandla homestead over the last six years; from before his presidency to the multimillion-rand project it is now.
The ANC's 2014 trials and tribulations
At the ANC gala dinner in Nelspruit, ministers share what aspects of the ANC's 2014 manifesto most excites them and what challenges the party faces.
Pimples: ANC manifesto – let them eat cake
Jacob Zuma and the ANC put the fun in dysfunctional as they celebrate the party's birthday. But a few bogeys manifest themselves.
Pimples: Saving Madiba's rabbit
Gwede, Mac and Blade try their best to stop the rabbit from whispering in Mandela's ear. But the elusive animal has some tricks up its sleeve.
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Pimples: There's no match for Oscar
Oscar Pistorius is grabbing all the headlines and for good reason too. Who cares about corruption and the poor? We have Oscar.
Visiting SA's newest universities
It is no small task opening a university - but South Africa can boast two new ones as of last month. So what do they look like and are they likely to succeed?
Oscars 2014: The highlights
"Gravity" and "12 Years a Slave" dominated the Academy awards, Ellen DeGeneres's selfie broke Twitter history, and Leonardo DiCaprio didn't win. Again.
Oscar Pistorius: The world watches
The Oscar Pistorius trial is set to be South Africa’s biggest court case with worldwide interest growing every day. We reflect on proceedings so far.
M&G analysis: 2014 Budget speech
The M&G’s business desk discusses Pravin Gordhan’s Budget – reading between the lines and analysing what it means for the average South African.
