A global media alliance has sounded an acute alarm about escalating threats to information integrity, calling on powerful G20 leaders to act in the interests of democracy. The fledgling, independent M20 initiative held its inaugural Summit in early September. It drew up a “Johannesburg Declaration” that outlines multiple assaults on the information ecosystem and on […]
The Mail & Guardian Digital Edition – 10 October 2025
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9 Rugby player returns holding new stud (4)
Cedrick Nkabinde Nkabinde said the lack of his devices, which were confiscated by the South African Police Service, affected his preparation
Politics profoundly impacts every aspect of life, from personal finances to public services. Apathy towards it allows corruption and incompetence to flourish
Cape Town’s poor are seeing progress due to the well-run DA government, while the poor in ANC-led Johannesburg are experiencing decay. At Council sittings, the Councillors in the Government of Local Unity (GLU) take every opportunity to disavow the statements made by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that Cape Town is governed better than Johannesburg. In […]
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership style blends strategic inclusion, symbolic reconciliation, and cultural self-confidence.
The challenge presented by the e-waste crisis is complex, but it also offers a transformative opportunity
For most of us, navigating a busy street, crossing a road, or walking through a mall is second nature. But for people with visual or physical impairments, these simple actions can be filled with obstacles. That’s where guide dogs offer more than assistance, but true independence, confidence, and companionship. Thanks to the life-changing work of […]
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings fought till the end. In refusing to be ceremonial, she left a nation forever altered by her determination to make women visible, vocal, and indispensable to Ghana’s story