South African music maestro Peach van Pletzen discusses his group Van Pletzen's new album 'Benaaihilism', a maximalist electronic dance music anthem. He shares insights into his…
This article critically re-examines the role and responsibilities of African media in covering recent protest marches in South Africa. It argues that a 'parachute journalism'…
Explore the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a unique landscape between Rooiels and Pringle Bay, where an ambitious conservation effort is underway to protect critically endangered…
The ANC must evolve beyond its historical legacy, focusing on performance, integrity, and risk management to rebuild public trust. The 2024 election results signal a critical…
It's turning into a bakkie year for South Africa. Ford has updated the Ranger lineup, Toyota has launched the new Hilux, Isuzu has upgraded the D-Max and smaller Chinese brands…
Cape Town's property development sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the Western Cape Property Development Forum breaking attendance records. Premier Alan Winde and…
The narrative about Gauteng for too long has been one of unrealised potential and of a strong economy weighed down by unemployment and inequality. That narrative is now shifting, with the provincial government taking decisive action to break…
South Africa faces a critical moment where the National Democratic Revolution (NDR) must either be renewed or risk becoming obsolete. This article explores the NDR's unfulfilled promise of economic and social emancipation, highlighting the…
Sandile Memela’s argument begins with a convenient sanitising move. The anti-migrant marches, he argues here (https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026-07-09-the-truth-the-missing-link-in-the-parachute-journalism-drop/), were not intended to attack…
South Africa isn't for the faint-hearted I really hope this isn't a tedious read. The ideas being shared here are far too important to be bungled by my incompetent writing, so bear with me please. To get you going, let me start off with a…
