Chris Roper 1

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M&G needed now just as much as it was 30 years ago

Analysis Chris Roper 1 - 11 Jun 2015

Governments and big business might be good, or bad - they require the same amount of oversight and investigation by media and civil society.

On Freud, Twitter and cunnilingus

Article Chris Roper 1 - 26 Feb 2015

Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud's 'Dora' case study illuminates the tumescent myopia of Twitter's self-fellating idiots.

Dylan’s immaculate conception

Article Chris Roper 1 - 12 Feb 2015

Bob Dylan's collection of cover songs are all now pure Dylan, writes Chris Roper

Charlie Hebdo: God isn’t like freedom of speech

Article Chris Roper 1 - 8 Jan 2015

Freedom of speech, unlike unquestionable laws of religion, involves our ever-fluid interpretations.

Narcissism: When the pool stares back

Article Chris Roper 1 - 22 Dec 2014

Could photographs of oneself be anything but narcissistic? It may be possible. Chris Roper writes in defence of the selfie.

In conversation with Chris Chameleon

Article Chris Roper 1 - 3 Oct 2014

The singer's melodies continue to pioneer Afrikaans rock music but, for some, his conservative inclinations may blur their beauty, writes Chris Roper.

200 Young South Africans: A selection of propelling talent

Article Chris Roper 1 - 25 Aug 2014

Of the thousands of words I write a year, these are the ones that give me the most pleasure.

Broken Monsters: A concatenation of nanospaces

Article Chris Roper 1 - 22 Aug 2014

SA's trending author has expertly embraced new media as a medium of horror, and the characters of her female protagonists defy casual stereotyping.

An apology to our readers

Article Chris Roper 1 - 4 Jul 2014

Chris Roper, editor-in-chief, apologises for an offensive ad inadvertently run in the M&G newspaper.

NEW MUSIC

Article Lloyd Gedye, Chris Roper 1 & Kwanele Sosibo - 11 Oct 2013

A look at four distinctly talented artists across four genres of music.

Jackie Selebi is Jesus

Article Chris Roper 1 - 9 Dec 2011

The truth is that our psychotic nation needs Selebi. In the same way that Jesus had to die for the sins of Christians, says <b>Chris Roper</b>.

Press Releases

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'