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What we do is important. Trust us
Article
/ 20 September 2019

What we do is important. Trust us

Given attacks against media and important questions being raised about our work, we need to be open about why we do what we do

By Khadija Patel
A pioneer’s path in the blogsphere
Article
/ 26 July 2019

A pioneer’s path in the blogsphere

In the mid-2000s, Matthew Buckland took over the M&G’s website, and gave it a new lease on life. First, though, he had to fight an ownership battle

By Matthew Buckland
Young South Africans to lead the revolution
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Young South Africans to lead the revolution

Past industrial revolutions were sparked by innovative youth; the 4IR should be the same

By Staff Reporter
Ngwako Modjadji remembered as a sharp and principled journalist
Article
/ 6 May 2019

Ngwako Modjadji remembered as a sharp and principled journalist

The late City Press journalist, who was killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday, first entered the newsroom as an intern at the M&G in 2001

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
Growthpoint BEE scheme fight heads to court
Article
/ 5 April 2019

Growthpoint BEE scheme fight heads to court

The Johannesburg high court was approached last month to compel Mzolisi Diliza to open the financial books of Miganu Investment Holdings

By Athandiwe Saba
Municipality’s dodgy sand scandal
Article
/ 5 April 2019

Municipality’s dodgy sand scandal

Lepelle-Nkumpi allegedly paid millions to illegal miners for gravel to use in major building projects

By Lucas Ledwaba
Ahead of May 8, young South Africans are reminded of the power of their votes
Article
/ 22 February 2019

Ahead of May 8, young South Africans are reminded of the power of their votes

‘Your vote is the change you want to see’

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
How Bosasa tried to silence Basson with threats, accusations of racism
Article
/ 5 February 2019

How Bosasa tried to silence Basson with threats, accusations of racism

Adriaan Basson started looking into Bosasa in 2006, publishing a number of exposés on the controversial firm

By Sarah Smit
LETTER: Civil society condemns Satchwell report
Article
/ 1 December 2018

LETTER: Civil society condemns Satchwell report

Being able to submit complaints anonymously is vital for ensuring the safety of victims

By Staff Reporter
Independent inquiry clears former Equal Education leaders
Article
/ 29 November 2018

Independent inquiry clears former Equal Education leaders

A report by retired judge Kathy Satchwell exonerates Zackie Achmat and Doron Isaacs

By Sipho Kings
We’re hiring: Mid-level political reporter
Article
/ 13 November 2018

We’re hiring: Mid-level political reporter

APPLY NOW: ​The Mail & Guardian is expanding its editorial team to include an additional mid-level political reporter

By Staff Reporter
Ekurhuleni youth make their views heard about their choice to vote or not in 2019
Article
/ 26 October 2018

Ekurhuleni youth make their views heard about their choice to vote or not in 2019

‘Youth must focus on the ideal South Africa they would like to live in’

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
Call for entries: Investing in the Future Awards 2018
Article
/ 4 October 2018

Call for entries: Investing in the Future Awards 2018

Apply for the 2018 Mail & Guardian Investing in the Future Awards by November 12 2018

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter
Free M&G subscription after printer bungle
Article
/ 8 September 2018

Free M&G subscription after printer bungle

The incorrect version of page 8 in this week’s paper was printed in some areas of the country

By Staff Reporter
LGBTIQ+: We all have to do the work!
Article
/ 17 August 2018

LGBTIQ+: We all have to do the work!

Changing legislation is one thing – changing people’s attitudes is another

By Leigh Wils
This is why ‘Catbook’ won’t work
Article
/ 10 August 2018

This is why ‘Catbook’ won’t work

‘Why people allow Facebook to make up their minds for them is beyond me and that might be the real question here’

By Staff Reporter
Former Eskom chair Ben Ngubane wanted critical media blacklisted
Article
/ 31 July 2018

Former Eskom chair Ben Ngubane wanted critical media blacklisted

Former Eskom chairperson Ben Ngubane tried to blacklist newspapers that published articles critical of the power utility

By Mashadi Kekana
GPL speaker calls the youth into solution-directed discussion for a better future
Article
/ 22 June 2018

GPL speaker calls the youth into solution-directed discussion for a better future

The Youth Sector Parliament debates relevant issues and helps the GPL reach resolutions

By Staff Reporter
Unembargoed: Mail & Guardian December 21 – January 4
Article
/ 25 December 2017

Unembargoed: Mail & Guardian December 21 – January 4

All the articles in this Mail & Guardian are now free to read online.

By Staff Reporter
Unembargoed: Mail & Guardian December 16 – 20
Article
/ 17 December 2017

Unembargoed: Mail & Guardian December 16 – 20

All the articles in this week’s Mail & Guardian are now free to read online.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Turning the page at the M&G
Article
/ 12 December 2017

Editorial: Turning the page at the M&G

‘It is our ardent hope that our new proprietor, the MDIF, will allow us the freedom to tell the stories of South Africa as it ought to be told’

By Staff Reporter
Mail & Guardian under new ownership
Article
/ 12 December 2017

Mail & Guardian under new ownership

As part of the same deal, current CEO Hoosain Karjieker becomes a minority shareholder. Trevor Ncube, the former publisher, has left the company.

By Staff Reporter
Unembargoed: Mail & Guardian December 8 – 14
Article
/ 11 December 2017

Unembargoed: Mail & Guardian December 8 – 14

All the articles in this week’s Mail & Guardian are now free to read online

By Staff Reporter
Living on hope at the M&G
Article
/ 1 December 2017

Living on hope at the M&G

The M&G is an idea. It is the idea that excellent journalism empowers the confrontation of a world that is horribly unequal and unjust.

By Editorial
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Article
/ 5 October 2017

After six years, M&G can spill the beans on Mac Maharaj

Zuma’s artful dodger may be beyond criminal accountability but the NPA, and its contradictions, is not.

By amaBhungane and Mail & Guardian and Mail Guardian 1
Internships at the M&G
Article
/ 16 May 2017

Internships at the M&G

The Mail & Guardian is pleased to invite young graduates to apply for one of four paid editorial internships.

By Staff Reporter
Letters to the editor: May 12 to 18 2017
Article
/ 12 May 2017

Letters to the editor: May 12 to 18 2017

Readers write in about the NDP, the M&G, and hospital visits by African presidents.

By Letters
Zamantungwa Khumalo joins the M&G as supplements and special projects editor
Article
/ 2 March 2017

Zamantungwa Khumalo joins the M&G as supplements and special projects editor

Khumalo’s appointment follows the appointment of Franny Rabkin as news editor in January.

By Staff Reporter
​M&G’s growing circulation shows the enduring power of print
Article
/ 14 February 2017

​M&G’s growing circulation shows the enduring power of print

The Mail & Guardian is the only weekly newspaper with a double-digit circulation increase quarter on quarter.

By Staff Reporter
Verashni Pillay: Why I’m leaving the Mail & Guardian
Article
/ 28 September 2016

Verashni Pillay: Why I’m leaving the Mail & Guardian

The M&G editor-in-chief explains her decision to leave the publication after overseeing a rapid turnaround in sales and circulation.

By Verashni Pillay
Editor-in-chief Verashni Pillay leaves the M&G
Article
/ 28 September 2016

Editor-in-chief Verashni Pillay leaves the M&G

Verashni has been with the paper for six years including a year as editor.

By Staff Reporter
Mail & Guardian wins industry awards and continues to grow in circulation
Article
/ 18 August 2016

Mail & Guardian wins industry awards and continues to grow in circulation

The Mail & Guardian recently won a number of industry awards, attracted top-notch award-winning journalists and continues to increase its circulation.

By Staff Reporter
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