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Peter Rothpletz
Peter Rothpletz is an American writer and contributor to the Mail & Guardian. An alumnus of Yale University's Journalism Initiative, he primarily reports on international affairs, civil conflict, and radical extremism.
Death in small-town America
As the coronavirus continues its deadly march, funeral directors in small-town America quietly attend to burying the dead
Scores dead as Greece wildfires blaze through villages
On Monday night, firefighters fought against the flames, which were fanned by winds of up to 100km per hour
SA’s lion trade endangers big cats abroad, says environment agency
South Africa’s sanctioned, annual export of 800 lion skeletons directly exacerbates the plight of wild tigers.
Suspended SABC CEO James Aguma resigns, faces no charges
Interim board chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama says all 10 charges against Aguma will be dropped.
Breakaway iceberg as big as Jamaica
And it could mean that the Antarctic ice shelf is becoming unstable
Trump Jr escalates Russia scandal
Many White House aides who previously dismissed “Russia stories” as “conspiracy bullshit” now struggle to call the recent coverage “fake news”
Trump Jr’s leaked emails escalate Russian collusion scandal
“This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.”
G is for Globalism
Critics may say the muppets are little more than politicised stuffed animals, but to dismiss the power of Sesame Street is a mistake.
Lungu’s power grab: Complete
Speaking to local press outlets upon his arrival in Lusaka, Lungu announced his intention to “up the game” of policing operations.
Trump body-slams, punches CNN in latest tweet
The footage is a short, modified clip of Trump’s cameo at WWE WrestleMania, dating back to 2007.
Mbalula addresses ANC unity, semantics and concubines
The police minister spoke before the press early on Sunday, briefing those present on topics that dominated the ANC’s fifth policy conference.
Treasury announces SAA bailout to settle R2.3bn debt
Government officials have moved to transfer an undisclosed sum from the National Revenue Fund to South African Airways
Nhlanha Nene to head Wits Business School
"Former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene was named interim director of the Wits Business School late Friday."
Julius Malema and the art of electioneering
In the last four years, the Economic Freedom Fighters have shown exceptional political acumen in capitalising on civil unrest.
Saudi Arabia demands Qatar close Al Jazeera, sever ties with Iran
The Gulf crisis escalated late Thursday, as Kuwait presented Qatar with a 13-point list of demands from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt.