It would be refreshing if South Africans encountered political parties that actually walked the talk of embracing the ideals of nonracialism
To achieve a deeper democracy, it is necessary to confront the tensions that have existed between the media and successive presidents since 1994.
Gwen Lister’s book, ‘Comrade Editor’, weaves together a narrative from the strands of her own life, her journalism, and the wider context of Namibia’s struggle for independence
Veteran journalist Felicia Mabuza-Suttle tells us about how she dealt with patriarchy, her passion for youth development and why she is a germaphobe
Athandiwe Saba joins a leadership team headed by Ron Derby, who was appointed editor-in-chief of the 36-year-old publication in May this year
Players and journalists are necessarily intertwined, but there have to be more considerate and respectful ways to bring the game to spectators
Analysis of news coverage in May shows a governing party that is broke — and bitterly at war with itself
Governments, philanthropists, Big Tech, readers and media houses themselves must work together to ensure the sustainability of the media ecosystem
The SABC is simply too important to South Africa’s democracy for it to be gutted: we cannot allow it to die
This is an ode to the women whose names made it into news outlets from 2018 to 2020. It’s also a tribute to the faceless, nameless women whose stories remain untold.
The Ampersand connects the M to the G. We leave ‘when-we’ Weekly Mail nostalgia and financial strain behind and focus on the now
The eNCA case of racial discrimination against unmasked black politicians is similar to that of international news agencies AP and AFP when reporting on Hurricane Katrina
There’s a reason those in power seek to limit journalists’ freedoms: our stories shine a light on their wrongdoing. However, we must also speak up when the wrongdoing is inside our own camp
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on journalists’ health, working conditions and freedom to report. Now more than ever, media freedom needs to be upheld
COMMENT: Trump’s attacks on democracy grab the headlines, but the real story is one of democratic resilience
The pandemic hit journalists hard when credible news was most vital. The M&G spoke to newsroom leaders, researchers and stakeholders, who said the only way to sustain the industry is by investing in quality journalism
Lensman Sam Msibi’s memoir, The Accidental Frontline Journalist, reveals a life irrevocably bound to South Africa’s history
Australians would be stopped from posting local and international articles on Facebook and Instagram, the company said, claiming the move was “not our first choice” but the “only way to protect against an outcome that defies logic”.
Zimbabwe called its coup a military-assisted transition to sidestep sanctions. Mali is doing the same. But failing to call power grabs by their name makes it harder to defend democracy
A study shows that the social messaging platform is both emancipatory and destructive, particularly during election campaigns
The cautionary tale of Bell Pottinger reminds us of the role of journalism in a democracy and why we owe it to ourselves to be more responsible about the media we consume
The tyranny of the markets is evident, with the cigarette company exemplifying this through its bid to weaken the government’s measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus
If the coronavirus outbreak has taught us anything beyond the necessity of washing our hands, it is that its victim has been leadership
The pandemic could deliver a crippling blow to media houses across the continent
In a confusing series of announcements, the White House scheduled a press conference with Trump for Monday afternoon. Then scrapped it, and then put it back on
"We believe that M&G readers and staff have a right to know who owns this newspaper and how it is funded"
The EFF’s spin doctor reflected on the party’s plans to take on media owners
Raising development assistance for the media could help to advance other development goals
It is time we start talking about how we can reinvent Afrikaans through the formation of AfriKaaps
And we the people believe democracy, through voting, will deliver a messianic figure to rescue us
‘The EFF is free to answer, or not answer, the M&G’s questions’
Stereotypes and idealised images of what constitutes the perfect woman are being challenged