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If you can’t beat ‘em, dodge em: South African cricket’s accountability problem
Article
/ 9 December 2019

If you can’t beat ‘em, dodge em: South African cricket’s accountability problem

The future of South African cricket is still uncertain with little accountability from the board of the game’s administrator

By Luke Feltham
How failing power utility is fuelling South Africa’s economic crisis
Article
/ 9 December 2019

How failing power utility is fuelling South Africa’s economic crisis

It’s not clear whether President Ramaphosa can coordinate his ministers in a way that provides clarity about dealing with the country’s energy crisis

By Mark Swilling
South Africa’s state owned companies: a complex history that’s seldom told
Article
/ 9 December 2019

South Africa’s state owned companies: a complex history that’s seldom told

Why were they established in the first place and how have they survived this long? Their histories provide clues for their successes and failures

By Nancy L Clark
Water is life so treasure every drop
Article
/ 8 December 2019

Water is life so treasure every drop

We all have a responsibility to use it wisely for our generations and for those to come

By Themba Khoza
Mindfulness makes for more ethical business leadership
Article
/ 7 December 2019

Mindfulness makes for more ethical business leadership

The UCT Graduate School of Business wins accolades for its innovative MBA for executives

By Kosheek Sewchurran 1
State shows its contempt for rural people with Traditional Khoi-San Leadership Act
Article
/ 7 December 2019

State shows its contempt for rural people with Traditional Khoi-San Leadership Act

The tribalist, colonialist Act is a message to the landless: the ability to make important decisions rests solely with those in power, not you

By Richard Raber
CSA suspends Thabang Moroe ahead of crunch meeting
Article
/ 6 December 2019

CSA suspends Thabang Moroe ahead of crunch meeting

Under-fire Moroe is asked to take a backseat as the body desperately tries to get its house in order

By Luke Feltham
Defence lawyers killed as Cape Town gang wars spread
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Defence lawyers killed as Cape Town gang wars spread

Several attorneys and advocates told the Mail & Guardian that their fraternity is now “under siege”.

By Lester Kiewit
The war on women doesn’t stop
Article
/ 6 December 2019

The war on women doesn’t stop

The murder of Precious Ramabulana was brutal and shocking, but it is not unique. This is us now

By Vukani Mde
SIU heeds the ‘more orange overalls’ call
Article
/ 6 December 2019

SIU heeds the ‘more orange overalls’ call

In an interview with the Mail & Guardian Data Desk, the head of SIU said it is fixing internal problems

By M&G Data Desk
The Portfolio: Niamh Walsh-Vorster
Article
/ 6 December 2019

The Portfolio: Niamh Walsh-Vorster

"Even though this series was about being in a familiar space, it could be seen that I would intentionally place myself on the periphery"

By Niamh Walsh-Vorster
Scopa: No money for a bailout so pay your bills
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Scopa: No money for a bailout so pay your bills

Eskom is stuck in a tricky situation and doesn’t have the wholehearted support of MPs when it comes to recouping its money

By Lester Kiewit
R49bn to rehabilitate 6 000 mines
Article
/ 6 December 2019

R49bn to rehabilitate 6 000 mines

The state is fixing mines deserted before a 2002 Act, but another law could force owners to pay up

By Wianda Gilliland
Get the M&G’s festive season subscription offer
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Get the M&G’s festive season subscription offer

Give the gift of great South African journalism with this festive season offer from the Mail & Guardian

By Mail Guardian 1
NHI: How you can take back your power
Article
/ 6 December 2019

NHI: How you can take back your power

Public comment on the NHI has closed, but there are other ways you can add your voice

By Joan Van Dyk
Set a podcast to catch a rape suspect
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Set a podcast to catch a rape suspect

In just four episodes, Deon Wiggett was able to talk about his rape, tackle the institutions that protect perpetrators and secure an arrest

By Sarah Smit
South Africa can easily afford the NHI
Article
/ 6 December 2019

South Africa can easily afford the NHI

​Countries with much lower per capita GDP have successfully implemented universal healthcare

By Robert Yates
Pirates Fives conquer the world
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Pirates Fives conquer the world

The team representing South Africa won the F5 World Cup held in Cape Town

By Eyaaz Matwadia
White people: Accept the past still matters
Article
/ 6 December 2019

White people: Accept the past still matters

A recent survey shows that white South Africans are still in denial about the legacies of our history

By Mikhail Petersen
Children’s rights win over media freedom
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Children’s rights win over media freedom

The court found that the law’s unequal treatment of child accused and child witnesses as well as child victims was unconstitutional.

By Franny Rabkin
Procrastination hasn’t helped SAA
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Procrastination hasn’t helped SAA

Taking tough decisions was always a political risk. But now it may be too late for business rescue

By Sabelo Skiti
Jozi jetsam floating in Durbs
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Jozi jetsam floating in Durbs

It’s an annual thing but perhaps the invading army’s numbers have been boosted by about
five DA councillors

By Paddy Harper
My G-cup breasts just had to go
Article
/ 6 December 2019

My G-cup breasts just had to go

People must be ready because I am going to embrace my body with all the scars that come with it

By Athandiwe Saba
Editorial: Press won’t be bowled out
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Editorial: Press won’t be bowled out

Cricket South Africa’s lack of transparency is its biggest problem

By Editorial
‘I prayed and prayed but I was still gay’
Analysis
/ 6 December 2019

‘I prayed and prayed but I was still gay’

I had a family I loved and playmates but I soon discovered that difference means I didn’t belong

By Brindley J Fortuin
Rubber bullets well past their sell-by date
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Rubber bullets well past their sell-by date

Police must distinguish between those acting violently and other protesters when using force

By David Bruce
Nduduzo Makhathini returns to the underworlds
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Nduduzo Makhathini returns to the underworlds

The acclaimed pianist and composer shared his journey with us on completing his debut Blue Note album 

By Tseliso Monaheng
We need hard solutions, not ‘nice’  ideas
Article
/ 6 December 2019

We need hard solutions, not ‘nice’  ideas

Expensive public schools taking in fee-exempt learners means only a handful will benefit

By Sara Black
Between Durban and Bombay
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Between Durban and Bombay

Ebrahim Essa’s memoir provides an evocative account of a young man grappling with life

By Fatima Moosa
Importance of preserving the archive
Article
/ 5 December 2019

Importance of preserving the archive

If we are to make sense of the present and plan for the future we must understand our past, and so we must preserve our records

By Angelo Fick
The model of PhD study at South African universities needs to change
Article
/ 5 December 2019

The model of PhD study at South African universities needs to change

My argument is that the doctorate hasn’t changed nearly enough because universities are essentially conservative spaces.

By Sioux McKenna
Hate speech infringes on free speech
Article
/ 5 December 2019

Hate speech infringes on free speech

The SCA’s finding that there should be clarity on hate speech is welcome, but its interim order leaves some vulnerable groups without protection

By Franny Rabkin
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