In Pictures: 200 Young South Africans 2023 By MG Reporter The youth are South Africa’s key to reaching greatness, and for almost two decades, the Mail and Guardian have continuously recognised the impact the South African Youth make everyday with our 200 young South Africans initiative. See our latest winners here This year’s installation of M&G’s 200 Young South Africans boasts over 15 inclusive categories […]
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More battles ahead for domestic worker unions By Staff Reporter Florence Sosiba, speaks to the Mail & Guardian about how important domestic workers are and exclusion in the COIDA Finding Your Niche with K.O By Malcolm Sekgothe Rapper K.O speaks about his creative process, his intentions with Skhanda and South African hip hop losing its identity. “Life has been good to me, considering where I come from” – Xolani Gwala By Staff Reporter Just over a year ago, veteran radio presenter Xolani Gwala’s cancer was in remission. He spoke to the Mail & Guardian once he was back on air. Kanya Cekeshe’s lawyer appeals decision not to grant him bail to the high court By Staff Reporter Kanya Cekeshe’s legal team filed an urgent appeal at the Johannesburg high court on Tuesday against Monday’s judgment by magistrate Theunis Carstens. Fees Must Fall activist Kanya Cekeshe has been denied bail By Malcolm Sekgothe Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command Mandla Shikwambana and Kanya Cekeshe’s uncle Mnikelo Madala react to Cekeshe’s bail denial. Leader’s principal aim to build IFP By Staff Reporter Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party. Finding Your Niche with Emtee By Oupa Nkosi and Malcolm Sekgothe Rapper Emtee paid the Mail & Guardian a visit to speak about his musical journey, what’s shaped his musical style and how he found his flow. Meet the Space Cats By Oupa Nkosi, Malcolm Sekgothe and Tshegofatso Mathe Themba T-Rex Mzwakali, the lead singer and bass guitarist of the Space Cats shares his story about how the band was formed. Killer’s life sentence gives family ‘a little peace’ By Malcolm Sekgothe The man who beat Danel Rooskrans to death is behind bars, but that doesn’t change the pain and rage her loved ones are left with. Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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 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
Finding Your Niche with K.O By Malcolm Sekgothe Rapper K.O speaks about his creative process, his intentions with Skhanda and South African hip hop losing its identity. “Life has been good to me, considering where I come from” – Xolani Gwala By Staff Reporter Just over a year ago, veteran radio presenter Xolani Gwala’s cancer was in remission. He spoke to the Mail & Guardian once he was back on air. Kanya Cekeshe’s lawyer appeals decision not to grant him bail to the high court By Staff Reporter Kanya Cekeshe’s legal team filed an urgent appeal at the Johannesburg high court on Tuesday against Monday’s judgment by magistrate Theunis Carstens. Fees Must Fall activist Kanya Cekeshe has been denied bail By Malcolm Sekgothe Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command Mandla Shikwambana and Kanya Cekeshe’s uncle Mnikelo Madala react to Cekeshe’s bail denial. Leader’s principal aim to build IFP By Staff Reporter Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party. Finding Your Niche with Emtee By Oupa Nkosi and Malcolm Sekgothe Rapper Emtee paid the Mail & Guardian a visit to speak about his musical journey, what’s shaped his musical style and how he found his flow. Meet the Space Cats By Oupa Nkosi, Malcolm Sekgothe and Tshegofatso Mathe Themba T-Rex Mzwakali, the lead singer and bass guitarist of the Space Cats shares his story about how the band was formed. Killer’s life sentence gives family ‘a little peace’ By Malcolm Sekgothe The man who beat Danel Rooskrans to death is behind bars, but that doesn’t change the pain and rage her loved ones are left with. Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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 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
“Life has been good to me, considering where I come from” – Xolani Gwala By Staff Reporter Just over a year ago, veteran radio presenter Xolani Gwala’s cancer was in remission. He spoke to the Mail & Guardian once he was back on air. Kanya Cekeshe’s lawyer appeals decision not to grant him bail to the high court By Staff Reporter Kanya Cekeshe’s legal team filed an urgent appeal at the Johannesburg high court on Tuesday against Monday’s judgment by magistrate Theunis Carstens. Fees Must Fall activist Kanya Cekeshe has been denied bail By Malcolm Sekgothe Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command Mandla Shikwambana and Kanya Cekeshe’s uncle Mnikelo Madala react to Cekeshe’s bail denial. Leader’s principal aim to build IFP By Staff Reporter Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party. Finding Your Niche with Emtee By Oupa Nkosi and Malcolm Sekgothe Rapper Emtee paid the Mail & Guardian a visit to speak about his musical journey, what’s shaped his musical style and how he found his flow. Meet the Space Cats By Oupa Nkosi, Malcolm Sekgothe and Tshegofatso Mathe Themba T-Rex Mzwakali, the lead singer and bass guitarist of the Space Cats shares his story about how the band was formed. Killer’s life sentence gives family ‘a little peace’ By Malcolm Sekgothe The man who beat Danel Rooskrans to death is behind bars, but that doesn’t change the pain and rage her loved ones are left with. Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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 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
Kanya Cekeshe’s lawyer appeals decision not to grant him bail to the high court By Staff Reporter Kanya Cekeshe’s legal team filed an urgent appeal at the Johannesburg high court on Tuesday against Monday’s judgment by magistrate Theunis Carstens. Fees Must Fall activist Kanya Cekeshe has been denied bail By Malcolm Sekgothe Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command Mandla Shikwambana and Kanya Cekeshe’s uncle Mnikelo Madala react to Cekeshe’s bail denial. Leader’s principal aim to build IFP By Staff Reporter Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party. Finding Your Niche with Emtee By Oupa Nkosi and Malcolm Sekgothe Rapper Emtee paid the Mail & Guardian a visit to speak about his musical journey, what’s shaped his musical style and how he found his flow. Meet the Space Cats By Oupa Nkosi, Malcolm Sekgothe and Tshegofatso Mathe Themba T-Rex Mzwakali, the lead singer and bass guitarist of the Space Cats shares his story about how the band was formed. Killer’s life sentence gives family ‘a little peace’ By Malcolm Sekgothe The man who beat Danel Rooskrans to death is behind bars, but that doesn’t change the pain and rage her loved ones are left with. Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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 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
Fees Must Fall activist Kanya Cekeshe has been denied bail By Malcolm Sekgothe Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command Mandla Shikwambana and Kanya Cekeshe’s uncle Mnikelo Madala react to Cekeshe’s bail denial. Leader’s principal aim to build IFP By Staff Reporter Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party. Finding Your Niche with Emtee By Oupa Nkosi and Malcolm Sekgothe Rapper Emtee paid the Mail & Guardian a visit to speak about his musical journey, what’s shaped his musical style and how he found his flow. Meet the Space Cats By Oupa Nkosi, Malcolm Sekgothe and Tshegofatso Mathe Themba T-Rex Mzwakali, the lead singer and bass guitarist of the Space Cats shares his story about how the band was formed. Killer’s life sentence gives family ‘a little peace’ By Malcolm Sekgothe The man who beat Danel Rooskrans to death is behind bars, but that doesn’t change the pain and rage her loved ones are left with. Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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 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
Leader’s principal aim to build IFP By Staff Reporter Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party. Finding Your Niche with Emtee By Oupa Nkosi and Malcolm Sekgothe Rapper Emtee paid the Mail & Guardian a visit to speak about his musical journey, what’s shaped his musical style and how he found his flow. Meet the Space Cats By Oupa Nkosi, Malcolm Sekgothe and Tshegofatso Mathe Themba T-Rex Mzwakali, the lead singer and bass guitarist of the Space Cats shares his story about how the band was formed. Killer’s life sentence gives family ‘a little peace’ By Malcolm Sekgothe The man who beat Danel Rooskrans to death is behind bars, but that doesn’t change the pain and rage her loved ones are left with. Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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 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
Finding Your Niche with Emtee By Oupa Nkosi and Malcolm Sekgothe Rapper Emtee paid the Mail & Guardian a visit to speak about his musical journey, what’s shaped his musical style and how he found his flow. Meet the Space Cats By Oupa Nkosi, Malcolm Sekgothe and Tshegofatso Mathe Themba T-Rex Mzwakali, the lead singer and bass guitarist of the Space Cats shares his story about how the band was formed. Killer’s life sentence gives family ‘a little peace’ By Malcolm Sekgothe The man who beat Danel Rooskrans to death is behind bars, but that doesn’t change the pain and rage her loved ones are left with. Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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 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
Meet the Space Cats By Oupa Nkosi, Malcolm Sekgothe and Tshegofatso Mathe Themba T-Rex Mzwakali, the lead singer and bass guitarist of the Space Cats shares his story about how the band was formed. Killer’s life sentence gives family ‘a little peace’ By Malcolm Sekgothe The man who beat Danel Rooskrans to death is behind bars, but that doesn’t change the pain and rage her loved ones are left with. Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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 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
Killer’s life sentence gives family ‘a little peace’ By Malcolm Sekgothe The man who beat Danel Rooskrans to death is behind bars, but that doesn’t change the pain and rage her loved ones are left with. Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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 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
Police Minister Bheke Cele addresses Jeppestown By Staff Reporter Police minister Bheki Cele visited Jeppestown on Tuesday to speak to business owners and community leaders. ‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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
‘We are paying for this dirty water’ By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills. Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. 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 White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC 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
Dagga: Push for legality and legitimacy By Hiram Alejandro Duran On September 18 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalized the private use and cultivation of cannabis in private spaces. Load More