The Marikana Massacre, which occurred on August 16, 2012, was a tragic and deeply unsettling event in South African history. In the town of Marikana, North West province, tensions between striking mine workers and the authorities reached a devastating climax when police opened fire on the protesters. The workers, primarily employed by Lonmin, a platinum […]
As hip-hop turns 50, this auspicious occasion will be celebrated loudly with shows, exhibitions, publications and academic conferences.
Welcome to our special edition newsletter as we remember Marikana, 11 years on. View the M&G’s documentary that explores what the events on that fateful day tell us about where we stand as a country, or listen to a panel discussion that reflects on the lead up to the massacre and it’s fallout. If you […]
How much does the world of a young person born in the developed world change when their country reports a “good” growth figure and in this day and age, that’s anything above 2% I suppose? I would hazard a guess that it doesn’t change much. On the surface at least, their water will still run […]
Winners will be announced at an Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday, 22 June 2023 200 young South Africans is an annual feature that recognises young South Africans who are trailblazers in their respective fields and industries. This year’s installation of M&G’s 200 Young South Africans boasts over 15 inclusive categories that aim to recognise and […]
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/ 26 October 2022
Welcome to the end of another week … and another day closer to 29 May. This weekend we’re celebrating freedom’s 30th birthday. That might sound facetious but we assure you that we’re sincere. It’s easy to drown in the corporate platitudes of “30 years of democracy”. But freedom is something we all understand. Freedom is […]