Proactively intercepting violent criminals prevents the killing of the innocent
The secretaries of the three provinces have cited weakness and nonexistence of opposition parties as reasons they can deliver more than 70% of votes in each province
Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy
The president said he was confident that his party would win the elections and he would return to complete his second term
We issue a plea to incumbent leaders and the loud opposition: for once, let’s put our country and its people first.
The man was extricated by rescue workers and rushed to hospital
Let the music of Zoe Modiga guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment
Mam’ Lydia Kompe’s vote was revolutionary: she, and the thousands of women who followed her, were voting in the very courtroom of the Matlala Tribal Authority that treats them as minors
Democracy requires the participation of civil society and citizens, and adaptation as circumstances change
Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope
Few recall the Bill of Responsibilities that accompanies the Bill of Rights. Unconfined freedom can be as devastating as legalised oppression
The country opened its embassy in Tel Aviv while Israel continues to bomb Gaza
The African Continental Free Trade Area endorses immigration, yet South Africa’s home affairs department is pushing for stringent requirements for visas
Are we going to the polls with the intention of a paradigm change, or are we voting to retain the current paradigm that no longer works?
Respondents were asked to pick the top five issues they believe the incoming government should focus on after the 29 May elections
Voters tend to fall into five categories – legacy parties, populist leaders, solution-based parties, parties that represent a voter’s interests, and those who are disillusioned
Some of this stems from history such as the dop system, but much of it is because the heavy use of alcohol is socially acceptable
The Mail & Guardian in partnership with the University of Fort Hare will host a National Election Town Hall on the 17th April 2024.
South Africa should not bow to its Western allies, it must remain firm in its stance to fight genocide in Gaza
Nicola Conte brings his vibrant jazz fusion to South Africa, celebrating International Jazz Day with a blend of tradition and innovation
These are community spaces and should be available to all
The Major Air Polluters in Africa report has found that two of the world’s 10-largest sulphur dioxide emission hotspots are in SA
Clap and tap music offers a welcoming sanctuary for individuals navigating the complexities of faith and spirituality
A court ruling set the legal standard of proof to be applied in statelessness cases
Liberation theology helped shape the political discourse in our country, not only during apartheid but also in South Africa’s transition
to democracy, writes Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile
The time is now to deepen the bonds of trust and friendship we share with others and to bring forth all our wisdom and strength for the welfare of our communities
South Africa is a semi-arid country whose rainfall patterns are changing as a result of global warming, but incompetent governance
is another factor that exacerbates water scarcity
Women were not only involved in the struggle against apartheid, they have and continue to fight for rights and justice in fields as diverse as mining, gender-based violence and the environment
The show is in two parts – sculptures outdoors and artworks in Boschendal’s Manor House
The ANC’s decline is deserved. But the ruling party mirrors a society suffused with contempt for poverty and repairing that requires solidarity, not just punishing a grotesque political class at the polls
About 65% of the web addresses analysed indicated that the users were also trading in other wildlife such as lion, tiger, leopard, reptiles, birds, antelope and primates
Award-winning fashion designer blends heritage and luxury to redefine African couture on the global stage