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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

The Mail & Guardian needs your help

Article Editorial - 26 Mar 2020

Our job is to help give you the information we all need to participate in building this country, while holding those in power to account. But now the power to help us keep doing that is in your hands

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

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National

Police respond to rural water protests with bullets

anna majavu - 14 Jul 2020

The coronavirus has hit the Eastern Cape hard, but many rural areas in the province still have no clean water for hand washing, forcing residents to break lockdown regulations to protest

Coronavirus

Basic income grant on the cards as Covid-19 threat intensifies

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

The pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis that will leave many South Africans without income security

Coronavirus

Taxis and Covid-19: ‘The ideal doesn’t exist’

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

After months of complaining about the regulations imposed on the industry, taxi owners have been given a lifeline

Press Releases

Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners

Special Reports

Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised

special reports - 3 Jul 2020

SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector