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Internet ‘warriors’ provide Starlink access in South Africa By Lyse Comins Icasa rules have prevented Elon Musk’s company from officially launching in the country, but thousands are still using the service illegally This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Local whistleblowers among global recipients of bravery awards By Umamah Bakharia SA whistleblowers are ‘under siege’ and not protected by a law that is supposed to do so Free migration of Africans will boost the continent’s development By Amanuel Isak Tewolde African countries’ selective immigration policies hamper pan-Africanist visions of an integrated, confederated and amalgamated continent This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers Wake up and hear the music By Charles Leonard Cape Town Afrojazz band Kujenga is on the rise and headed for Joburg Creativity and generosity on Giving Tuesday By Michael Lee In the maelstrom of Black Friday deals it can be fulfilling to consider the true holiday spirit, because giving is good for you Meyiwa trial: Accused was on the verge of confessing, says state witness By Mandisa Ndlovu Sergeant Batho Mogola said she reminded Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya of his rights when she realised he was making admissions Plans to reconfigure state will be announced in February By Emsie Ferreira The aim is to get better value for money spent, and to close or merge entities, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Civilians killed in DRC as clashes spread By Afp Nearly 200  000 people have fled their homes since the beginning of this month as clashes between militia and government loyalist groups intensify Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux By Afp The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Local whistleblowers among global recipients of bravery awards By Umamah Bakharia SA whistleblowers are ‘under siege’ and not protected by a law that is supposed to do so Free migration of Africans will boost the continent’s development By Amanuel Isak Tewolde African countries’ selective immigration policies hamper pan-Africanist visions of an integrated, confederated and amalgamated continent This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers Wake up and hear the music By Charles Leonard Cape Town Afrojazz band Kujenga is on the rise and headed for Joburg Creativity and generosity on Giving Tuesday By Michael Lee In the maelstrom of Black Friday deals it can be fulfilling to consider the true holiday spirit, because giving is good for you Meyiwa trial: Accused was on the verge of confessing, says state witness By Mandisa Ndlovu Sergeant Batho Mogola said she reminded Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya of his rights when she realised he was making admissions Plans to reconfigure state will be announced in February By Emsie Ferreira The aim is to get better value for money spent, and to close or merge entities, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Civilians killed in DRC as clashes spread By Afp Nearly 200  000 people have fled their homes since the beginning of this month as clashes between militia and government loyalist groups intensify Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux By Afp The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Free migration of Africans will boost the continent’s development By Amanuel Isak Tewolde African countries’ selective immigration policies hamper pan-Africanist visions of an integrated, confederated and amalgamated continent This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers Wake up and hear the music By Charles Leonard Cape Town Afrojazz band Kujenga is on the rise and headed for Joburg Creativity and generosity on Giving Tuesday By Michael Lee In the maelstrom of Black Friday deals it can be fulfilling to consider the true holiday spirit, because giving is good for you Meyiwa trial: Accused was on the verge of confessing, says state witness By Mandisa Ndlovu Sergeant Batho Mogola said she reminded Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya of his rights when she realised he was making admissions Plans to reconfigure state will be announced in February By Emsie Ferreira The aim is to get better value for money spent, and to close or merge entities, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Civilians killed in DRC as clashes spread By Afp Nearly 200  000 people have fled their homes since the beginning of this month as clashes between militia and government loyalist groups intensify Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux By Afp The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Wake up and hear the music By Charles Leonard Cape Town Afrojazz band Kujenga is on the rise and headed for Joburg Creativity and generosity on Giving Tuesday By Michael Lee In the maelstrom of Black Friday deals it can be fulfilling to consider the true holiday spirit, because giving is good for you Meyiwa trial: Accused was on the verge of confessing, says state witness By Mandisa Ndlovu Sergeant Batho Mogola said she reminded Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya of his rights when she realised he was making admissions Plans to reconfigure state will be announced in February By Emsie Ferreira The aim is to get better value for money spent, and to close or merge entities, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Civilians killed in DRC as clashes spread By Afp Nearly 200  000 people have fled their homes since the beginning of this month as clashes between militia and government loyalist groups intensify Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux By Afp The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Creativity and generosity on Giving Tuesday By Michael Lee In the maelstrom of Black Friday deals it can be fulfilling to consider the true holiday spirit, because giving is good for you Meyiwa trial: Accused was on the verge of confessing, says state witness By Mandisa Ndlovu Sergeant Batho Mogola said she reminded Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya of his rights when she realised he was making admissions Plans to reconfigure state will be announced in February By Emsie Ferreira The aim is to get better value for money spent, and to close or merge entities, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Civilians killed in DRC as clashes spread By Afp Nearly 200  000 people have fled their homes since the beginning of this month as clashes between militia and government loyalist groups intensify Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux By Afp The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Meyiwa trial: Accused was on the verge of confessing, says state witness By Mandisa Ndlovu Sergeant Batho Mogola said she reminded Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya of his rights when she realised he was making admissions Plans to reconfigure state will be announced in February By Emsie Ferreira The aim is to get better value for money spent, and to close or merge entities, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Civilians killed in DRC as clashes spread By Afp Nearly 200  000 people have fled their homes since the beginning of this month as clashes between militia and government loyalist groups intensify Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux By Afp The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Plans to reconfigure state will be announced in February By Emsie Ferreira The aim is to get better value for money spent, and to close or merge entities, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Civilians killed in DRC as clashes spread By Afp Nearly 200  000 people have fled their homes since the beginning of this month as clashes between militia and government loyalist groups intensify Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux By Afp The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Civilians killed in DRC as clashes spread By Afp Nearly 200  000 people have fled their homes since the beginning of this month as clashes between militia and government loyalist groups intensify Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux By Afp The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux By Afp The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says
Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere By Sheree Bega Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More Editor’s Pick National Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says Business Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Africa Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis Latest When a life falls apart We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike Activist calls on president not to sign ‘malicious’ Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill NATO chief says climate change undermines global security Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo called the accused minutes before footballer was killed Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance has confessed, state says
It is too painful to write about South Africa By Isobel Frye If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running? Load More