Alex Duval Smith, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Chad struggles to deal with influx of poorly refugees

Africa Alex Duval Smith - 5 Dec 2013

Chad has been hit by a refugee influx from Darfur and Central African Republic as well as the return of its citizens expelled from Libya.

Cissé treads a new path in Mali

Africa Alex Duval Smith - 26 Jul 2013

The only woman in Mali's presidential race is determined to connect with people on the streets.

Mali lifts state of emergency ahead of election campaigning

Africa Alex Duval Smith - 6 Jul 2013

Mali on Saturday lifted a state of emergency to allow campaigning to begin for the first round of presidential elections scheduled for July 28.

Lay workers on frontline in fight against child mortality in Malawi

Article Alex Duval Smith - 21 Sep 2012

Resource-lean, short of professionals and prone to food crises, Malawi doesn't look like a candidate for any of the millennium development goals.

Peter Roebuck was ‘in a state of utter despair’

Article Alex Duval Smith - 18 Nov 2011

Police were on the point of arresting Peter Roebuck on a charge of sexual assault when he apparently jumped from his Cape Town hotel window.

Dewani case: How grieving husband became suspect

Article Alex Duval Smith - 18 Feb 2011

Claims of police torture and rapid plea bargains by under-pressure crime unit raise questions over Anni Dewani murder.

Sticking it to ’em

Article Alex Duval Smith - 4 Feb 2011

African youth are trading in their guns for sticks, as a rural pursuit once seen as backward enjoys a revival in townships.

Mugabe being helped by diamond industry

Article Alex Duval Smith - 30 Jan 2011

The global diamond industry has controversially cleared the way for President Robert Mugabe's regime to raise millions of dollars from exports.

The last best hope of Lesotho, a small country in big trouble

Article Alex Duval Smith - 8 Jun 2010

On the mountain of the night in the kingdom in the sky, just space -- no gimmicks -- at Southern African tourism's final frontier.

Wallace and Gromit give hope to Cape Town youths

Article Alex Duval Smith - 6 Apr 2010

Wallace and Gromit are taking on their most ambitious adventure yet: bringing animation skills to one of South Africa's most violent townships.

Press Releases

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories