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Ramaphosa: South Africa will not fall apart if the ANC loses the elections
Politics
/ 20 May 2024

Ramaphosa: South Africa will not fall apart if the ANC loses the elections

The president said he was confident that his party would win the elections and he would return to complete his second term

By Lunga Mzangwe
ICC prosecutor seeks Gaza ‘war crimes’ arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders
World
/ 20 May 2024

ICC prosecutor seeks Gaza ‘war crimes’ arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

Karim Khan said he was seeking warrants against Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes including ‘starvation’, ‘wilful killing’, and ‘extermination and/or murder’

By Agence France Presse
Economic inequalities lead to increased depression and anxiety
Opinion
/ 20 May 2024

Economic inequalities lead to increased depression and anxiety

Poverty and poor living conditions cause chronic stress, which contributes to mental health problems

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Ramokgopa again denies lack of load-shedding is to do with elections
The Green Guardian
/ 20 May 2024

Ramokgopa again denies lack of load-shedding is to do with elections

The electricity minister says it is the result of improved maintenance

By Ozayr Patel
‘My art provides the catalyst’
Friday
/ 20 May 2024

‘My art provides the catalyst’

Majak Bredell explores themes of nature, our relationship to the earth and feminism

By Aarti Bhana
Irregularities exposed in KZN education tender worth over R200 million annually
National
/ 20 May 2024

Irregularities exposed in KZN education tender worth over R200 million annually

Links have been found between the procurement manager and beneficiaries of lucrative tenders

By Mandisa Ndlovu
What Amazon’s entry means for South Africa
Business
/ 19 May 2024

What Amazon’s entry means for South Africa

The e-commerce giant will shake up the online retail sector – but it might take some time

By Aarti Bhana
Creecy’s Sasol decision ‘makes a mockery’ of air pollution laws
The Green Guardian
/ 19 May 2024

Creecy’s Sasol decision ‘makes a mockery’ of air pollution laws

Life After Coal slams the environment minister’s decision to allow the company further leniency

By Sheree Bega
Mustang: A raw, classic muscle car
Motoring
/ 19 May 2024

Mustang: A raw, classic muscle car

Ford’s Shelby GT350 still provokes the excitement that greeted it in the 1960s

By Jordan Schmidt
‘Living in fear’ in relentless battle for east DRC
Africa
/ 19 May 2024

‘Living in fear’ in relentless battle for east DRC

The conflict has raged between rebels of the March 23 Movement and Congolese armed forces since late 2021

By Alexis Huguet
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2009: Towards a moral vision
Opinion
/ 19 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2009: Towards a moral vision

This is an edited version of author Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela’s article in the Mail & Guardian, 24 to 29 April 2009.

By Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela
‘Midwife’ sued after twins die
National
/ 19 May 2024

‘Midwife’ sued after twins die

The parents have opened a criminal case against Caitlyn Collins, who they allege purported to be a midwife who could assist with a home birth

By Lyse Comins
Taking pot shots at Polanski
Friday
/ 19 May 2024

Taking pot shots at Polanski

The director’s masterful, technically brilliant work is lacking in humanity

By Drew Forrest
Explainer: Understanding mergers and acquisitions
Business
/ 18 May 2024

Explainer: Understanding mergers and acquisitions

M&A activity in South Africa experienced a sharp decline in 2023 and a rebound in 2024 is only plausible after the elections

By Anathi Madubela
Lake Malawi’s lake is rising, flooding its beaches
Africa
/ 18 May 2024

Lake Malawi’s lake is rising, flooding its beaches

The lake has been swelling since late February, disrupting the country’s tourism industry

By Jack Mcbrams and The Continent
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Zuma ‘threat’ to Constitution
Opinion
/ 18 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Zuma ‘threat’ to Constitution

The legal fraternity is uneasy after the ANC president’s recent comments

By Pearlie Joubert Author
The SA Car of the Year is crowned
Motoring
/ 18 May 2024

The SA Car of the Year is crowned

The BMW 7 Series drove off with the overall trophy in this year’s edition

By Lerato Matebese
NHI must not become another looting pot 
Opinion
/ 18 May 2024

NHI must not become another looting pot 

Having an insurance system administered by corrupt politicians who do not care about citizens will lead to the further deterioration of the healthcare system

By Gugu Ndima
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Editorial: You owe it to Mandela, Mr Zuma
Editorial
/ 18 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Editorial: You owe it to Mandela, Mr Zuma

An editorial from the M&G’s coverage of the 2009 elections

By Editorial
Kendrick Lamar vs Drake: Beware of the false prophets
Friday
/ 18 May 2024

Kendrick Lamar vs Drake: Beware of the false prophets

Kendrick Lamar’s win over Drake shows the resurgence of an illiberal racial mood in America

By Boima Tucker
Court bid to curb King MisuZulu’s powers
National
/ 17 May 2024

Court bid to curb King MisuZulu’s powers

His uncle, Prince Mbonisi ka Bhekuzulu, has argued in court that Ingonyama Trust funds must be protected pending litigation challenging the king’s accession in the Pretoria high court

By Lyse Comins
Plea to African Union: Halt votes on WHO pandemic agreement and international health regulations amendments
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Plea to African Union: Halt votes on WHO pandemic agreement and international health regulations amendments

African states should prepare their own context-sensitive approaches to public health crises because they bear the major health burdens

By Pan-African Epidemic and Pandemic Working Group
Eastern Cape mayor ‘goes on ANC manifesto jol’
Politics
/ 17 May 2024

Eastern Cape mayor ‘goes on ANC manifesto jol’

The Eastern Cape delegation was invited by the deputy minister of agriculture to school activities in KwaZulu-Natal

By Khaya Koko and Aarti Bhana
40 dehorned rhinos relocated in bid to ‘rewild’ captive-bred animals
The Green Guardian
/ 17 May 2024

40 dehorned rhinos relocated in bid to ‘rewild’ captive-bred animals

The rhinos, which are part of the 2 000 that belonged to controversial breeder John Hume, have now been relocated to a conservancy in KwaZulu-Natal

By Sheree Bega
DA rented a crowd to march in Riverlea, residents claim
Politics
/ 17 May 2024

DA rented a crowd to march in Riverlea, residents claim

The party’s leader, John Steenhuisen, said life is harder in Riverlea than it is in many war zones

By Lunga Mzangwe
Can brain transplants preserve artistic legacies?
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Can brain transplants preserve artistic legacies?

Transferring someone’s consciousness may not be possible, and it raises ethical questions about identity, autonomy and the sanctity of life

By Marietjie Botes
Give us land, we will vote for you, Phoenix residents tell Malema
Politics
/ 17 May 2024

Give us land, we will vote for you, Phoenix residents tell Malema

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader criticised the NHI Act, arguing that the government was outsourcing its responsibility

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC is confident of Gauteng
Politics
/ 17 May 2024

ANC is confident of Gauteng

In-house studies show that the party could still get over half of the vote in the elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
IFP: M&G article cherry-picks the facts
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

IFP: M&G article cherry-picks the facts

Right of reply

By Velenkosini Hlabisa
Rwanda opposition figure barred from election race
Africa
/ 17 May 2024

Rwanda opposition figure barred from election race

Bernard Ntaganda, a fierce critic of President Paul Kagame, had petitioned the high court in a bid to set aside convictions dating back more than a decade

By Agence France Presse
Ubuntu is for all people including the LGBTQ+ community
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Ubuntu is for all people including the LGBTQ+ community

The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people are recognised by many nations including South Africa, but a rise in homophobia is challenging these rights

By Chris Mallouris
Urban agriculture can improve livelihoods and food systems in the city
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Urban agriculture can improve livelihoods and food systems in the city

With basic training and technology, urban farmers can create lower prices and address waste issues

By Naudé Malan
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