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
South Africa no longer purely marketed as a leisure destination, but as a country of choice for conferences and exhibitions
From bags to outfits, most ostrich products are, once again, from South Africa
The EFF leader said it was nonsensical to argue that the nationalisation and expropriation of land would repel investors
The experience of Chile’s Salvador Allende illustrates how the private sphere and superpowers control investment and natural resource exploitation
The International Court of Justice is largely toothless, because it falls under the United Nations Security Council
The continent needs support in the form of training, technology and investment to make the transition
The ANC is hoping to use the former president’s popularity among coloured voters to destabilise the Democratic Alliance
The mentality of denial and blame shifting has landed us where we are in 2024
The team needs to stick to the game plan, maintain composure and nullify the attacking threat Nigeria brings
The political theorist suggests that the dismantling of apartheid South Africa is a useful example for finding a solution for Palestine
It is an unfortunate reality that the healthcare system is still failing the majority of South Africans
Both are dry countries but Australia has adopted a flexible approach to accommodate local conditions while South Africa has adopted a cookie-cutter model applied nationwide
Delegates from 40 African countries are in Durban to strengthen the agreement to boost intra-African trade
In 1979, 25 years after the anti-colonial conference in Indonesia, the ANC leader recalled the ‘spirit of Bandung’ when he called for the freedom of South Africans and Palestinians