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Crocodile hunting wanes but legends live on in DRC
Africa
/ 5 May 2024

Crocodile hunting wanes but legends live on in DRC

Crocodile hunting was once lucrative, with its skin sought after for its power to protect people against evil spirits, and for use in the fashion industry

By Agence France Presse
Ford Ranger Wildtrak: Workhorse – and a weekender
Motoring
/ 5 May 2024

Ford Ranger Wildtrak: Workhorse – and a weekender

The Ford Ranger Wildtrak SuperCab delivers practicality and comfort

By Deon van der Walt
Reflecting on Karl Marx’s legacy in Africa on his 206th birthday
Opinion
/ 5 May 2024

Reflecting on Karl Marx’s legacy in Africa on his 206th birthday

Western powers and multinational corporations continue to exploit Africa’s natural resources, exploit its labour, and perpetuate dependency through unequal trade relations and debt burdens

By Vashna Jagarnath
Palestinian Armenians fight to keep their music alive
Friday
/ 5 May 2024

Palestinian Armenians fight to keep their music alive

From Palestinian rock to modern folk, generations of Armenian musicians have thrived in Jerusalem. But Israeli attacks threaten the community’s future

By Christina Hazboun
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 1999: Guess who got Ma Mbeki’s vote
Opinion
/ 5 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 1999: Guess who got Ma Mbeki’s vote

From the Mail & Guardian, 4 to 10 June 1999 edition

By Peter Dickson
2024 elections thick with irony, but politicians’ skins thicker
Opinion
/ 4 May 2024

2024 elections thick with irony, but politicians’ skins thicker

The ANC is blaming Jacob Zuma and not itself for the mess South Africa is in

By Paddy Harper
Mbeki defends his AIDS policies, says he will address the public soon
Politics
/ 4 May 2024

Mbeki defends his AIDS policies, says he will address the public soon

The former president, who has criticised Jacob Zuma of late, says his pandemic policies were misunderstood

By Lunga Mzangwe
In struggling Niger, those who can, leave
Africa
/ 4 May 2024

In struggling Niger, those who can, leave

Long before the political crisis in the country, food production decreased because of environmental problems

By Issa Sikiti Da Silva
Beijing show dazzles with debuts
Motoring
/ 4 May 2024

Beijing show dazzles with debuts

We bring you some of the best of the motor industry on display at the Chinese event

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Integrate mining with development
Opinion
/ 4 May 2024

Integrate mining with development

Rather than doing the work of municipalities, mines must build human capital in their areas

By Ross Harvey
A strong South Africa Al plan could protect economy – and people
Business
/ 4 May 2024

A strong South Africa Al plan could protect economy – and people

The technology has huge implications for the country and the world. Experts say if South Africa fails to prepare, it will be preparing to fail

By Sarah Smit
FROM THE ARCHIVES | 1999 elections: Weighty win a comfort or a threat?
Opinion
/ 4 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | 1999 elections: Weighty win a comfort or a threat?

The size of the ANC’s electoral victory need not be an issue of burning concern

By Richard Calland
Only Zuma can deregister MK party, says IEC
Politics
/ 3 May 2024

Only Zuma can deregister MK party, says IEC

The party cries victim over forged signatures and says if it is removed from the ballot, then all other new parties must be investigated

By Lunga Mzangwe
Motlanthe admits there were some omissions in the ANC lists submitted to the IEC
Politics
/ 3 May 2024

Motlanthe admits there were some omissions in the ANC lists submitted to the IEC

The former president also weighed in on Zizi Kodwa’s alleged imminent arrest, saying if it came to pass, then the ANC’s step aside rule would apply

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ingonyama Trust Board rejects Zulu king’s proposal that his lawyers audit the land entity
National
/ 3 May 2024

Ingonyama Trust Board rejects Zulu king’s proposal that his lawyers audit the land entity

The Ingonyama Trust Board will appoint a lawyer through a public procurement process

By Paddy Harper
Media crackdown in Burkina Faso intensifies
Africa
/ 3 May 2024

Media crackdown in Burkina Faso intensifies

More foreign news outlets are gagged over massacre reports accusing soldiers of killing at least 223 people in revenge attacks in February

By Agence France Presse
Mbalula’s office tied to elections list fiddling, Motlanthe reports
Politics
/ 3 May 2024

Mbalula’s office tied to elections list fiddling, Motlanthe reports

ANC officials have called for an investigation after the report by electoral committee head Kgalema Motlanthe found that the party’s
list submitted to the IEC had been altered

By Lizeka Tandwa
Former Gauteng premier Tokyo Sexwale called to bolster ANC election campaign
Politics
/ 3 May 2024

Former Gauteng premier Tokyo Sexwale called to bolster ANC election campaign

ANC Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi said the party was bringing out its heavyweights to with the province by more than 55%

By Lunga Mzangwe
Is social security spending too high?
Opinion
/ 3 May 2024

Is social security spending too high?

The country needs a universal basic income for adults and children to boost economic recovery and growth and reduce inequality

By Nomahlubi Jakuja
Chad leader has daddy issues
Africa
/ 3 May 2024

Chad leader has daddy issues

Chad’s Mahamat Déby is determined to fill his father Idriss Déby’s shoes — and not just with the blood of his enemies

By Aboubakar Nour and The Continent
A genuine musical trendsetter
Friday
/ 3 May 2024

A genuine musical trendsetter

From Joburg CBD dives of the 1980s to the Cape Town jazz fest, Hilton Schilder has been ahead of the curve

By Charles Leonard
Zizi Kodwa faces R1.6m ‘bribe’ charges
Politics
/ 3 May 2024

Zizi Kodwa faces R1.6m ‘bribe’ charges

The National Prosecuting Authority has encouraged its prosecutors and investigators to go after state capture cases

By Khaya Koko
Get your stylish footwear to these Cape Town International Jazz Festival picks
Friday
/ 3 May 2024

Get your stylish footwear to these Cape Town International Jazz Festival picks

Here are Friday editor Charles Leonard’s 10 picks of the festival

By Charles Leonard
Editorial | Elections and the perils of provoking students
Editorial
/ 3 May 2024

Editorial | Elections and the perils of provoking students

US President Joe Biden’s handling of Israel’s war on Gaza could lose him the all-important student vote

By Editorial
Vote 2024 | Mbeki, Zuma and Eskom
Elections Newsletter
/ 2 May 2024

Vote 2024 | Mbeki, Zuma and Eskom

Mbeki said it would be dishonest not to mention that some of the negative developments in the country’s governance over the 30 years of democracy were a result of negative actions by members of the ruling ANC.

By Scott Peter Smith
Thandi Ntuli: That beautiful connection …
Friday
/ 2 May 2024

Thandi Ntuli: That beautiful connection …

Last year, South African jazz pianist Thandi Ntuli released her album Rainbow Revisited on International Anthem Records, to great acclaim. But what does it feel like to translate the album to the stage?

By Charles Leonard
Nomthandazo by Zoe Modiga: Seeing the heaven inside us
Friday
/ 2 May 2024

Nomthandazo by Zoe Modiga: Seeing the heaven inside us

Let the music of Zoe Modiga guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment

By Lesego Chepape
eThekwini ratepayers want ‘zero’ tariff hikes for battling households
National
/ 2 May 2024

eThekwini ratepayers want ‘zero’ tariff hikes for battling households

Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda is expected to deliver the city’s consolidated budget, as well as announce property rates, electricity and water price increases for 2024-25, on Friday

By Lyse Comins
Anglo’s Wanblad won’t go easily
Business
/ 2 May 2024

Anglo’s Wanblad won’t go easily

With the prospect of a takeover in sight, Anglo American’s first South African chief executive in 15 years is tasked with unlocking value from the global mining company

By Sarah Smit
ANC sets date for Zuma’s disciplinary hearing and he intends to show up
Politics
/ 2 May 2024

ANC sets date for Zuma’s disciplinary hearing and he intends to show up

The ANC veteran has been ordered to attend the hearing at Luthuli House

By Lunga Mzangwe
Africa needs its own media plan to drive democracy
Opinion
/ 2 May 2024

Africa needs its own media plan to drive democracy

It’s time to dispel the myth of a single Western model for media

By Yaya Moussa
Basic income grant project helps youths find jobs and livelihoods
National
/ 2 May 2024

Basic income grant project helps youths find jobs and livelihoods

Under the two-year pilot scheme, 100 unemployed technical college graduates have got a monthly grant of R2 000 since October 2022

By Lyse Comins
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