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National Sipho Kings - 13 Aug 2020

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M&G is most trusted weekly news brand

National Sipho Kings & Sarah Smit - 18 Jun 2020

In a poll by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, based at Oxford University, the Mail & Guardian emerged as the most trusted weekly publication in South Africa

We do what we do because of you

Opinion Sipho Kings - 3 Jun 2020

Sipho Kings has been appointed the acting editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian

‘Exactly where I was meant to be’

Opinion Khadija Patel - 28 May 2020

As I reflect on my time as editor amid today’s uncertain world, one thing is certain: the M&G’s importance in our media landscape

Former SAA executive denies spying allegations

Opinion Joe Latakgomo & Vuyo Tuku - 20 May 2020

Vuyo Tuku says he was never accused of spying even when SAA sent charges to him

Khadija Patel resigns as Mail & Guardian editor-in-chief

Opinion M&G Media - 8 May 2020

In her time at the Mail & Guardian, Patel was responsible for bringing stability to the newsroom and in the process assembled one of the best newsrooms in South Africa.

Piet, the man of metal, kept on printing

Article Hoosain Karjieker - 16 Apr 2020

Piet Greyling was more than the chief executive of Caxton, he believed in the print media and was a friend to the M&G, writes Hoosain Karjieker

Sanef stands in solidarity with the M&G and other media houses facing financial challenges

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Apr 2020

Sanef call on members of the public, corporates, donors and government to support the media industry and journalism during this critical time

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Article Editorial - 26 Mar 2020

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Gamechangers: The morphing landscape of South Africa’s media

Article Shaun De Waal - 24 Mar 2020

Two books on two media outlets, Daily Maverick and Independent newspapers, tell stories of success and failure

The M&G’s projection on Covid-19 infections on Monday 16 March

Article M&G Data Desk, Athandiwe Saba & Sipho Kings - 16 Mar 2020

At this rate of infection, with 5% of all cases needing intensive care, the country won’t have enough emergency hospital beds by the end of this month

Government rejects M&G report about reluctant coronavirus evacuation

Article Sabelo Skiti, Chris Gilili & Beauregard Tromp - 6 Mar 2020

Calls for ‘patriotic media’ in reporting on outbreak

Shaun Johnson: Charm without the smarm

Analysis Irwin Manoim - 6 Mar 2020

The Weekly Mail hired him to get the training project off the ground; he did much, much more than that, writes Irwin Manoim

Climate change — the only-catastrophically-bad good news

Article Sipho Kings - 6 Mar 2020

As dark as things are, with Eskom sputtering and another recession in full swing, this country is packed with ingenuity and hope.

Nominate your top young South Africans for 2020

Article Mg Reporter - 2 Mar 2020

Every year, the Mail & Guardian profiles interesting young people who have stood out from the pack

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