Civic groups have started an online petition for immediate action from Rand Water, Johannesburg Water
Can the lights shine as bright when Joburg is crumbling around it?
Inside the city’s housing disaster with Delwyn Verasamy
My choice of residence has always been out in the bush, or skyscrapers. My work required the skyscrapers
The council seems blind to the decay of the CBD, or simply doesn’t care, but a new project aims to create hope and rekindle the area’s golden glow
Two former mayors tell of Johannesburg’s challenges, which led to last week’s fatal blaze
The 80 Albert Street blaze was a tragedy waiting to happen – as are many other buildings in the city
As the ashes cool and xenophobia licks at our shared humanity, it is time for a reckoning with who we have become
At least 73 people have died and scores injured when the building they lived in burnt down
Book written to draw attention to the area’s decay is part memoir, part photo album
The instability of hung local governments is driving the ANC’s new-found need to get to grips with coalition politics
This year’s Turbine Art Fair will see fashion and art brought together at a shopping mall
The department of labour is investigating eGoli Gas, Sasol and Telkom as well as water and sewer entities that had pipelines underground
By early Thursday morning, authorities were still trying to dissuade residents from walking over the jigsawed road, where the smell of gas was strong
Snow falls in the city about every 10 years, with the last sprinkling in 2012
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 […]
Uniquely South African designers who break the mould
This is the strongest earthquake to rattle South Africa since April 3, 2017, when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit
If you need a reminder, Father’s Day is on Sunday, 18 June
Your guide to the weekend ahead
In this episode Charles Leonard hangs out with the city’s top crime reporter and a feared gangster who was convicted for multiple murders.
Young artists, collectors and enthusiasts co-emerge at this year’s Latitudes art fair in Johannesburg
It’s time for the local design industry to take back its agency and reclaim its narratives, rather than letting others interpret them
The head of the central bank urged the government to stay committed to structural reforms, especially with regard to logistics and electricity
Patrons have not returned to theatres in their numbers after the Covid-19 lockdowns were lifted.
These South African designers are a cut above the rest
Choreographer Gregory Maqoma navigates grief and trauma through tradition and dance in his collaboration with artist William Kentridge, The Head & The Load
In their exhibition ‘Bitches Brew’, three South African artists juggle good manners and the grotesque
Tang Cape Town combines stellar views, delectable meals, friendly staff and great vibes
Robertsham residents have been hit by water shortages while Joburg Water and Rand Water blame each other and point fingers at Eskom
The world famous photographer has opened the centre to the public with the ‘End of the Game’ exhibition
Feast at some of South Africa’s best eateries at a great price