Chris Roper, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Digital pioneer whose kindness stood out

Article Chris Roper - 24 Apr 2019

Matthew Buckland, 1974-2019

Jazz spun into an ideal orbit

Article Chris Roper - 5 Jun 2014

Spacious Braamfontein jazz club The Orbit gets the mix just right in a number of crucial areas.

Christianity is the enemy of Christianity

Article Chris Roper - 29 May 2014

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng's call for religion to influence the laws that govern the country could lead to the oppression of other religions.

Fat cats fall out: Sisulu vs Kasrils

Article Chris Roper - 8 May 2014

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu takes on Ronnie Kasrils and allows us insight into the truth of what it means to be an ANC politician, writes Chris Roper.

Noma, asseblief

Article Chris Roper - 8 May 2014

In the game of food, you win when you dine on 21 courses at the best restaurant in the world.

Damon Galgut’s ‘Arctic Summer’: How to read EM Forster afresh

Article Chris Roper - 1 May 2014

Damon Galgut's dazzling historical fiction is also a set of modern morality tales informing the present.

I’m over Outa

Article Chris Roper - 31 Jan 2014

Outa's press release paints its opposition to paying tolls as a mighty crusade. But there are much more important battles to fight.

Pistorius ‘spike’ breaks journalism!

Article Chris Roper - 19 Dec 2013

Chris Roper reflects on the end of traditional media and why we are the tabloid nation now.

The lies Nelson Mandela taught us

Analysis Chris Roper - 12 Dec 2013

Chris Roper examines the myths and lies created by former president Nelson Mandela.

The day we broke Nkandla

Analysis Chris Roper - 4 Dec 2013

In November 2009, Chris Roper and Mandy Rossouw stumbled upon the start of what would become Zuma's Nkandla home. Chris looks back.

Crediting where credit’s due

Article Chris Roper - 16 Oct 2013

Chris Roper explains why it is still very necessary, even in an age with the powers of HTML, to attribute ideas correctly and sufficiently.

‘White Widow’: Language as terrorism

Article Chris Roper - 26 Sep 2013

A debate around the term "White Widow" has raged in the M&G newsroom, with some feeling it's racist. Chris Roper weighs in on the argument.

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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