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Meyiwa trial: Legal aid says defence applied late for ballistics expert funding
National
/ 16 April 2024

Meyiwa trial: Legal aid says defence applied late for ballistics expert funding

An irate Judge Ratha Mokgoathleng asked state prosecutor George Baloyi to read into the court record what the law says about court delays and the consequences

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Higher education state policy needs urgent assessment
Opinion
/ 16 April 2024

Higher education state policy needs urgent assessment

This is made evident by corruption at universities, assassination attempts, the failure of the students funding scheme, and the Mpati report on governance quality and racial concerns at the University of Cape Town

By Douglas Blackmur
New Senegal president, new cabinet, same limits on women
Africa
/ 16 April 2024

New Senegal president, new cabinet, same limits on women

Only four of the 25 ministers are women and, by law, men are the supreme heads of the family

By Borso Tall
IFP president criticises DA’s Western Cape policies, vows to prioritise equality and development
Politics
/ 16 April 2024

IFP president criticises DA’s Western Cape policies, vows to prioritise equality and development

Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosi Hlabisa said his party would address the growing disparity between the rich and poor in the province

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘Bad for business’: Gulf states scramble to avert wider war
Article
/ 16 April 2024

‘Bad for business’: Gulf states scramble to avert wider war

Much is at stake for the wealthy, US-friendly Gulf states, whose expensive economic diversification plans rely on a peaceful environment for business and tourism

By Talek Harris, Robbie Corey Boulet and Callum Paton
How will South Africans vote come 29 May?
Opinion
/ 16 April 2024

How will South Africans vote come 29 May?

Voters tend to fall into five categories – legacy parties, populist leaders, solution-based parties, parties that represent a voter’s interests, and those who are disillusioned

By Karabo Mokgonyana
In Egypt, new roads, old problems
Africa
/ 16 April 2024

In Egypt, new roads, old problems

Efforts to modernise the capital Cairo’s infrastructure are running up against, and sometimes through, the city’s long history

By Mariam Ehab
Why rebuke Naledi Pandor for safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty?
Thought Leader
/ 16 April 2024

Why rebuke Naledi Pandor for safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty?

South Africa has a right to pursue its national interests anywhere in the world and not to simply follow the dictates of the West, the US in particular

By Mavuso Msimang
Rural KwaZulu-Natal is helping the world find a TB vaccine
Health
/ 16 April 2024

Rural KwaZulu-Natal is helping the world find a TB vaccine

Despite being a preventable and curable disease, about 150 people died from TB every day in South Africa in 2022

By Sipokazi Fokazi
US vs SA: From antipathy to antimony
Opinion
/ 16 April 2024

US vs SA: From antipathy to antimony

The global superpower has sought to nurture its relations with sub-Saharan Africa, which is an important source of the critical minerals needed to sustain its economy

By Sarah Smit
There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens
The Green Guardian
/ 16 April 2024

There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens

Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food

By Derek Davey
Meyiwa trial: Defence dismisses claims that its clients had cell phones while in custody
National
/ 15 April 2024

Meyiwa trial: Defence dismisses claims that its clients had cell phones while in custody

Eight months later the defence has not brought in its ballistics experts because of a lack of funds

By Mandisa Ndlovu
How to get Gen Z off screens and into museums
Opinion
/ 15 April 2024

How to get Gen Z off screens and into museums

The innovative methodology of design thinking can show us how to reimagine museums and heritage spaces

By Richard Perez
ANC gunning for finance MMC portfolio after taking mayorship in Ekurhuleni
Politics
/ 15 April 2024

ANC gunning for finance MMC portfolio after taking mayorship in Ekurhuleni

Newly elected mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says there is ‘pressure’ for the ANC to fail the metro ‘as the EFF and DA had done’

By Lunga Mzangwe
Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast
The Green Guardian
/ 15 April 2024

Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast

Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight

By Lyse Comins
Search for Joshlin Smith has reached international shores
National
/ 15 April 2024

Search for Joshlin Smith has reached international shores

Police Minister Bheki Cele said the police service is working with Interpol and other organisations after a tip-off that the child could be overseas

By Umamah Bakharia
Climate crisis pushes Malawi food farmers into starvation
Africa
/ 15 April 2024

Climate crisis pushes Malawi food farmers into starvation

The devastation of Cyclone Freddy, which Storm Ana and Cyclone Gombe, is being exacerbated by the drought brought on by El Niño

By Jack Mcbrams and The Continent
South Africa has an unhealthy relationship with alcohol
Opinion
/ 15 April 2024

South Africa has an unhealthy relationship with alcohol

Some of this stems from history such as the dop system, but much of it is because the heavy use of alcohol is socially acceptable

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Global grain production good, but Southern Africa’s white maize crop hit by drought
Opinion
/ 15 April 2024

Global grain production good, but Southern Africa’s white maize crop hit by drought

South Africa imports all its rice and half its wheat so the exchange rate is a factor to watch

By Wandile Sihlobo
Rediscovered: Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi’s art returns home after 33 years
Friday
/ 15 April 2024

Rediscovered: Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi’s art returns home after 33 years

Sebidi’s Ntlo E Etsamayang exhibit is on display at the UJ Art Gallery until 17 May

By Lesego Chepape
Nigeria, Kenya struggle with exodus of doctors and nurses
Africa
/ 13 April 2024

Nigeria, Kenya struggle with exodus of doctors and nurses

The health sectors in both countries are under pressure, with professionals either leaving or striking for better pay and working conditions

By Kadiatou Sakho
Vote 2024 | National election debate at Fort Hare
Elections Newsletter
/ 11 April 2024

Vote 2024 | National election debate at Fort Hare

As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, this election debate at Fort Hare is more than just a discussion; it’s a pivotal moment for reflection, decision-making, and shaping the future of the nation.

By Scott Peter Smith
WATCH | One-on-one interview with DA’s John Steenhuisen
Politics
/ 11 April 2024

WATCH | One-on-one interview with DA’s John Steenhuisen

DA leader, John Steenhusinen, sat down with the Mail & Guardian’s Lizeka Tandwa, for a one-on-one interview.

By Mg Reporter
South Africa perpetuates rhino horn black market by stockpiling, report says
The Green Guardian
/ 10 April 2024

South Africa perpetuates rhino horn black market by stockpiling, report says

Official figures on rhino horn stockpiles are ‘conflicting, inconsistent, untrustworthy and cannot be verified’, the report says

By Sheree Bega
Job schemes and broken dreams
Opinion
/ 10 April 2024

Job schemes and broken dreams

Plans like the one announced by employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi won’t move the needle on joblessness

By Sarah Smit
Concourt candidates pressed on solution to its backlog problem
National
/ 9 April 2024

Concourt candidates pressed on solution to its backlog problem

None of the four candidates for a vacancy at the apex court were in favour of merging it with the supreme court of appeal

By Emsie Ferreira
Student fund’s payment system under scrutiny again
Education
/ 9 April 2024

Student fund’s payment system under scrutiny again

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has blamed the University of Johannesburg for a financial error that reduced student allowances

By Umamah Bakharia
Invest in megaprojects and economic diversification to overcome economic gloom
Opinion
/ 9 April 2024

Invest in megaprojects and economic diversification to overcome economic gloom

Public, private partnerships and adopting advanced technology will help in this regard

By James Maposa
WATCH | National election debate at Fort Hare – Navigating South Africa’s political crossroads
Article
/ 9 April 2024

WATCH | National election debate at Fort Hare – Navigating South Africa’s political crossroads

Join Mail & Guardian and the University of Fort Hare on 17 April 2024 for a pivotal election debate. Engage with top leaders as South Africa approaches a historic election, marking 30 years of democracy amidst challenges and new political dynamics.

By M&G Online reporter
Electoral court finds Zuma eligible to participate in elections
Politics
/ 9 April 2024

Electoral court finds Zuma eligible to participate in elections

This will be seen as another blow to the ANC’s prospects of regaining its majority

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramokgopa: renewables won’t end load-shedding but have a role to play
The Green Guardian
/ 9 April 2024

Ramokgopa: renewables won’t end load-shedding but have a role to play

Minister of electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said wind energy has a big role to play during winter

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ten questions, two days: An Interview with Nicola Conte
Friday
/ 9 April 2024

Ten questions, two days: An Interview with Nicola Conte

Nicola Conte brings his vibrant jazz fusion to South Africa, celebrating International Jazz Day with a blend of tradition and innovation

By Lesego Chepape
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