Nova Safo, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Cyntoia Brown, sentenced to life at the age of 16, gets clemency

Article Nova Safo - 8 Jan 2019

Without Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam's intervention, Brown would have remained in prison at least until 2055

Democrats seize US House but Trump averts ‘blue wave’

Article Shaun Tandon & Nova Safo - 7 Nov 2018

Tuesday's contest saw several historic firsts in the Democratic camp

US state poised for first execution with fentanyl

Article Nova Safo - 14 Aug 2018

Fentanyl killed more than 20 000 people in the US in 2016. It is 50 times more powerful than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than morphine

US authorities capture Tennessee shooting suspect

Article Nova Safo - 24 Apr 2018

After a more than 24-hour manhunt, Travis Reinking who is suspected of gunning down four people at a Nashville restaurant was captured

Suspect in Austin bombings blows himself up as police move in

Article Nova Safo - 21 Mar 2018

Police zeroed in on the suspect over the past 36 hours as evidence came in from video footage and witness accounts

Trump slams ‘sick people’ for Texas bombings after fifth blast

Article Nova Safo - 21 Mar 2018

There have been six bomb blasts in Texas, but only five appear to be connected

Family dispute may have sparked Texas church shooting

Article Nova Safo - 7 Nov 2017

Ten people remained in critical condition a day after Devin Patrick Kelley burst into the rural Baptist church sprayed bullets at the congregation.

‘Do not sell our sacred artefacts’

Article Nova Safo - 27 May 2016

Two tribes this week renewed a years-long campaign to prevent the sale of sacred objects.

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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

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