Gavin Evans, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Emile Griffith: A gay boxer’s triumphs and despairs

Article Gavin Evans - 20 Apr 2016

The book of the US boxer's double life is packed with pathos, writes Gavin Evans.

Massive hype, even bigger money for Mayweather vs Pacquiao

Article Gavin Evans - 29 Apr 2015

The anticipation for the "Fight of the Century" is palpable and the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will rake in cash.

Black Brain, White Brain: The new wave of racist science

Article Gavin Evans - 12 Mar 2015

The last decade has seen a revival of a very old and long-discredited idea: that intelligence is influenced by racial origin.

Feats of an innovative generation

Article Gavin Evans - 19 Feb 2015

Radical white students played an important role in opposing apartheid and paved the way for Cosatu.

Fear and Lothian in Westminster

Article Gavin Evans - 25 Sep 2014

Big promises were made to keep Scotland in the union, now it’s time for backpedalling.

Slovo, First biography – Bedfellows of a different feather

Article Gavin Evans - 27 Feb 2014

Alan Wieder's biography on Joe Slovo and Ruth First focuses on the couple's relationship, their different personalities and opposing views.

Bonds of tribal loyalty loosen

Article Gavin Evans - 28 Aug 2013

Ronnie Kasrils names his comrades in the fourth edition of his book about the struggle. Other than that, not much is new.

Campaign of errors

Article Gavin Evans - 14 Jun 2013

With its confusing title and sloppy research, this book on the ECC is not worth soldiering through.

Margaret Thatcher’s shameful support for apartheid

Analysis Gavin Evans - 19 Apr 2013

It was fitting that the first South African to be invited to Margaret Thatcher's funeral on Wednesday was the last apartheid leader.

Reliving apartheid’s dying days

Article Gavin Evans - 5 Apr 2012

Donald McRae's ability as a storyteller turns the everyday into the exceptional.

From fighter to writer:James Kilgore is free and flourishing

Article Gavin Evans - 30 Apr 2010

The man who evaded arrest for 27 years tells <b>Gavin Evans</b> about his life on the run, his remorse and his unshakable links to South Africa.

A winning solution

Article Gavin Evans - 3 Jul 1992

The African National Congress has deftly turned certain defeat into a minor triumph with its right turn on a renewed sports boycott.

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Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories