Njabulo Ngidi, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Tackling football’s heart problem

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 30 Sep 2019

There’s a growing list of footballers who have died on the pitch, either during a game or at training, because of cardiac arrest

The Stuart Baxter years: The good, the bad and the ugly

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 6 Aug 2019

The former Bafana Bafana coach resigned after the Afcon high. For the next coach to succeed, a lot needs to change.

Politics stole the show in 2019 Afcon

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 23 Jul 2019

The expanded and new-look Africa Cup of Nations was supposed to be a celebration of football in the cradle of civilisation

Salah and Egypt score own goal supporting Warda

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 6 Jul 2019

Mohamed Salah, adored by millions at home and abroad, picked the wrong side when he defended a teammate accused by numerous women of sexual harassment

Afcon, a tool to clean Egypt and the CAF’s images

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 1 Jul 2019

Egypt are on course for a record eighth title. But the Egyptian government won’t be measuring success by a trophy

Shakespeare Mbekile writes a new chapter

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 30 Jan 2019

As much as Mbekile is a flag-bearer for his province, his transition from Sundowns to Pirates hasn’t been easy.

SABC crisis threatens sport itself

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 14 Nov 2018

The sporting public, sport sponsors and the organisations in charge of sporting codes each pay a price for the SABC’s debt in one way or the other

Press Releases

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

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