Leo Benedictus, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Singapore is kept beautifully clean by strict laws, contravention of which can lead to corporal punishment.

The country has a new emir, a small population and a lot  of money to burn.

The flags are waving, the result is clear and a drizzly little archipelago with just 2841 people on it has made world news.

How much difference does equipment design make to Paralympians? Leo Benedictus looks at the innovations that enable athletes to reach gold.

The number of young people taking drugs has fallen by 30% in 15 years. Is the drop down to quality, bad celebrity PR or price?

Staff Reporter - 28 May 2020

His legacy will live on in the vision he shared for a brighter more socially just future, in which racism and discrimination are things of the past

Staff Reporter - 28 May 2020

The future of free-to-air satellite TV is celebrating having two million viewers by giving away two homes worth R2-million

Staff Reporter - 26 May 2020

The best-case scenario is that South Africa's tourism sector’s recovery will only begin in earnest towards the end of this year

Staff Reporter - 26 May 2020

Africa should abandon the neoliberal path to be able to deal with Covid-19 and other health system challenges likely to emerge in future

Staff Reporter - 26 May 2020

A staggered exit from the lockdown accompanied by stepped-up testing to cover every district is necessary for India right now

Staff Reporter - 25 May 2020

If you are arrested and fined in lockdown, you do get a criminal record if you pay the admission of guilt fine

Staff Reporter - 23 May 2020

Who is caring for the healthcare workers? 'Working together is how we are going to get through this. It’s not just a marathon, it’s a relay'.

Staff Reporter - 22 May 2020

The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with