Mike Smith 1, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Angered by police killing, Ethiopian-Israelis demand change

Africa Mike Smith 1 - 6 Jul 2019

Solomon Teka's death has been a deeply personal tragedy for his family, but for the wider Ethiopian-Israeli community, he has become a symbol as well

Netanyahu on path for victory in Israeli election

Article Mike Smith 1 - 10 Apr 2019

Netanyahu sought to portray himself as Israel's essential statesman in the run-up to the vote and highlighted his bond with US President Donald Trump

Netanyahu, Gantz make final pitches before Israeli vote

Article Mike Smith 1 - 8 Apr 2019

Ahead of Tuesday's vote, opinion polls are giving Netanyahu's Likud and Gantz's Blue and White a similar number of seats in the 120-seat parliament

In close election, Netanyahu relies on ‘us versus them’

Article Mike Smith 1 - 2 Apr 2019

As Israel approaches an April 9 general election, Netanyahu is again resorting to right-wing populism

Netanyahu takes aim at graft probes ahead of Israel polls

Article Mike Smith 1 - 7 Jan 2019

A prime minister is not legally required to resign if charged — only after convicted with appeals exhausted

Israel police recommend indicting Netanyahu in third graft probe

Article Mike Smith 1 - 2 Dec 2018

Police said there was evidence to charge Netanyahu with bribery, fraud, breach of trust and unlawful acceptance.

Merkel, Netanyahu seek to brush past differences for Israel talks

Article Mike Smith 1 - 4 Oct 2018

German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday as they seek to publicly brush past

Netanyahu rejects calls to resign after police seek indictment

Article Mike Smith 1 - 14 Feb 2018

The Prime Minister has been suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust.

Press Releases

Business

Rahima Moosa Hospital nursing college introduces no-touch facial recognition access system

Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2020

The new system allows the hospital to enrol people’s faces immediately, using artificial intelligence, and integrates easily with existing access control infrastructure, including card readers and biometrics

Special Reports

Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

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