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MG Mornings Three

Giants: A story of faith, family and football
Friday
/ 24 July 2025

Giants: A story of faith, family and football

Giants is a stunning portrait of players, families and the emotional cost of chasing greatness on and off the field

By S’bo Gyre
South Africa must unlock financial sector for growth, says African Development Bank
Business
/ 23 July 2025

South Africa must unlock financial sector for growth, says African Development Bank

The AfDB says the country’s economy continues to underperform, weighed down by structural deficiencies that constrain the financial sector

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Kenny Kunene: I was at the wrong place, at the wrong time for the right reasons
Politics
/ 22 July 2025

Kenny Kunene: I was at the wrong place, at the wrong time for the right reasons

The Patriotic Alliance deputy president was present during the arrest on Monday of Katiso “TK” Molefe, who is accused of murdering Oupa Sefoka, otherwise known as DJ Sumbody

By Lunga Mzangwe
Born Free: Too many commissions, not enough justice – with Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxa” Jaxx – Podcast episode 13
Thought Leader
/ 22 July 2025

Born Free: Too many commissions, not enough justice – with Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxa” Jaxx – Podcast episode 13

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
G20 finance track calls for IMF reform, revitalising the World Trade Organisation, inclusive global growth
Business
/ 21 July 2025

G20 finance track calls for IMF reform, revitalising the World Trade Organisation, inclusive global growth

The need to ensure the independence of central banks was also one of the key recommendations from South Africa’s G20 finance track

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Court orders former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo to be barred from Facebook
Politics
/ 15 July 2025

Court orders former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo to be barred from Facebook

He was also ordered to stop publishing defamatory statements against Polokwane mayor John Mpe and his family on all social media platforms

By Lunga Mzangwe
If a cigarette box isn’t disgusting, it’s not doing its job
Health
/ 14 July 2025

If a cigarette box isn’t disgusting, it’s not doing its job

A throat ulcer. Bloody urine. A sick baby. That’s what smokers in other countries see. In South Africa? For now, it’s a tiny black box

By Zano Kunene
Born Free: Will John Steenhuisen lead past 2026? With Tara Roos – Podcast episode 12
Thought Leader
/ 14 July 2025

Born Free: Will John Steenhuisen lead past 2026? With Tara Roos – Podcast episode 12

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Climate crisis puts older adults at high risk from extreme heat, Unep warns
The Green Guardian
/ 13 July 2025

Climate crisis puts older adults at high risk from extreme heat, Unep warns

‘Zombie’ microbes may reawaken as Earth’s ice melts, a study has found

By Sheree Bega
Judge claims his actions were persuasive but evidence leader argues it was harassment
National
/ 9 July 2025

Judge claims his actions were persuasive but evidence leader argues it was harassment

The evidence leader in the sexual harassment tribunal suggests Mbenenge’s accuser seemed to be distancing herself via the tone of her responses to his texts

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Tech experts call on South Africa to scale up its digital infrastructure
National
/ 8 July 2025

Tech experts call on South Africa to scale up its digital infrastructure

The country is working towards achieving 100% connectivity by 2029, but it needs to address computing and infrastructure problems first

By Aarti Bhana
Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incident
National
/ 7 July 2025

Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incident

The Eastern Cape judge president insisted he did nothing wrong in pursuing a romantic relationship with junior legal professional Andiswa Mengo and blamed a smear campaign for her harassment claims

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
A primer for the White House visit by West and Central African countries
Opinion
/ 4 July 2025

A primer for the White House visit by West and Central African countries

Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal should learn from South Africa’s experience when preparing for their dealings with the US administration

By Michael Walsh
MK party officials to discuss errant behaviour of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela
Politics
/ 3 July 2025

MK party officials to discuss errant behaviour of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela

The party leader’s daughter and its spokesperson have been accused of ignoring party structures and resisting being told what to do

By Lunga Mzangwe
Our rivers are dying — and so are the fish we’ve never heard of
The Green Guardian
/ 2 July 2025

Our rivers are dying — and so are the fish we’ve never heard of

Many of the country’s native fish species are threatened by habitat loss and pollution while the spread of invasive aliens is putting huge pressure on indigenous populations

By Sheree Bega
Born Free: Does South Africa need Starlink? – With Kuhle Maseko  – Podcast episode eleven
Thought Leader
/ 1 July 2025

Born Free: Does South Africa need Starlink? – With Kuhle Maseko  – Podcast episode eleven

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Hindu nationalist Ram Madhav urges Indian South Africans to deepen ties with world’s largest emerging economy
National
/ 30 June 2025

Hindu nationalist Ram Madhav urges Indian South Africans to deepen ties with world’s largest emerging economy

The India politician is on a Global South tour to spread a message of diasporans blending loyalty to their birthplace with pride in their ancestral homeland

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
To dig or not to dig: When paternity requires proof from the grave
Columns
/ 29 June 2025

To dig or not to dig: When paternity requires proof from the grave

High court case explores whether a court can order adults to take DNA tests for paternity — or get a body exhumed for this purpose

By Anelisa Zungu and Kaamilah Paulse
Irish state minister: Visa imposed on South Africans harsh, but necessary
National
/ 26 June 2025

Irish state minister: Visa imposed on South Africans harsh, but necessary

Neale Richmond said the Irish government was aware of the effect this has had businesses and people, but the move was constantly under review

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Irish business leaders: Africa key to increasing agriculture, food production
Africa
/ 24 June 2025

Irish business leaders: Africa key to increasing agriculture, food production

The continent imported more than $55 billion worth of food last year, projected to double to $110 billion in 2025

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Retailers target 26.5 million SA gamers through mobiles and esports
Business
/ 24 June 2025

Retailers target 26.5 million SA gamers through mobiles and esports

By the third quarter of 2023, about 92% of South African internet users were gaming across various devices

By Umamah Bakharia
MK party’s ‘December 16’ faction pushing for spokesperson Ndhlela to be secretary general
Politics
/ 19 June 2025

MK party’s ‘December 16’ faction pushing for spokesperson Ndhlela to be secretary general

The faction is opposed to those who joined from other parties, such as Floyd Shivambu, assuming strategic leadership positions in uMkhonto weSizwe party

By Lunga Mzangwe
Gen Z South Africans make ends meet through hustle and pragmatism
Business
/ 17 June 2025

Gen Z South Africans make ends meet through hustle and pragmatism

The findings challenge stereotypes, showing a generation that’s resourceful, pragmatic and shaping its own financial future

By Umamah Bakharia
Call for nominations: Power of Women 2025
National
/ 9 June 2025

Call for nominations: Power of Women 2025

This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Mail & Guardian’s annual flagship event, Power of Women, where the immense contributions made by South African women are recognised and celebrated.

By Eva Haahjem-Gill
Ekurhuleni city manager placed on special leave until retirement
Politics
/ 5 June 2025

Ekurhuleni city manager placed on special leave until retirement

The city council said it could not extend the contract of Imogen Mashazi, who is reaching retirement age, by two years

By Lunga Mzangwe
Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system
Education
/ 2 June 2025

Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system

In 2022, the out-of-school rate was 10.54% for boys, compared with 8.17% for girls

By Umamah Bakharia
New law: Protecting South Africans from tobacco is no foreign agenda
Thought Leader
/ 31 May 2025

New law: Protecting South Africans from tobacco is no foreign agenda

Big tobacco companies are the foreign entities planting misinformation to keep South Africans addicted as they put profit over the health of the population

By Lekan Ayo-Yusuf
Reserve Bank cuts rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%
Business
/ 29 May 2025

Reserve Bank cuts rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%

The announcement comes as the bank foresees lower global interest rates and a weaker outlook for the local economy

By Aarti Bhana
Auditor-general exposes municipal meltdown
National
/ 28 May 2025

Auditor-general exposes municipal meltdown

Taxpayers are paying for ill-disciplined, unaccountable and debt ridden local governments

By Lyse Comins
MK party sacks Manyi as chief whip, replaces him with Makhubela
Politics
/ 27 May 2025

MK party sacks Manyi as chief whip, replaces him with Makhubela

Jacob Zuma’s party has removed Mzwanele Manyi, replacing him with former Joburg speaker Colleen Makhubele amid calls for leadership restructuring

By Mandisa Nyathi
US army spent close to $1m on untested snakebite drugs
National
/ 22 May 2025

US army spent close to $1m on untested snakebite drugs

Manufacturer says the drugs have undergone clinical trials but offered no evidence to back up claims

By Andjela Milivojevic and Paul Eccles
MK party targets Ramaphosa, Godongwana in motion of no confidence over budget ‘chaos’
Politics
/ 21 May 2025

MK party targets Ramaphosa, Godongwana in motion of no confidence over budget ‘chaos’

uMkhonto weSizwe party is calling for the nationalisation of mineral resources, land redistribution without compensation and the expansion of the VAT zero-rated basket

By Mandisa Nyathi
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