We have changed our newspaper this week as part of a concerted drive to ensure we are a truly modern paper designed for the late 1990s.
This is an era when you may get flashes of news more quickly from television, radio or the Internet — but we aim to give you information, depth, reading pleasure, stimulation and entertainment not available in other media.
The paper has simplified its name to the Mail & Guardian, but it keeps its basic mission: the provision of thought- provoking, high-quality, entertaining and independent journalism.
Other changes to look out for include: * This double page of briefs, called Seven Days, providing a variety of interesting snippets of information; * A new column, called Man/Woman Friday, a lighthearted look at people in the news; * More news from our subcontinent, to add to the fullest world coverage of any South African newspaper; * A fuller section of opinion and analysis, called Context. This includes Cutting Edge, a feature dedicated to new ideas and trends around the world. * A new-look arts and books section, called Review, with improved entertainment listings.
Some of our regular features have moved around.
We hope you enjoy the changes. We will be refining and improving them over the next few months, so suggestions are welcome. Write to The Editor, Box 32362, Braamfontein 2017, fax (011) 403-1025, or contact us via the Internet at
Anton Harber, editor