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EDITORIAL: ConCourt finds patriarchy guilty
Article
/ 13 December 2019

EDITORIAL: ConCourt finds patriarchy guilty

The main judgment of acting judge Rammaka Mathopo starkly exposes the irrationality, rooted in patriarchy

By Editorial
Emergency call centres can’t cope
Article
/ 13 December 2019

Emergency call centres can’t cope

The help-line workers and their union say there are not enough people to pick up calls — and sometimes people are shot dead while they are listening

By Sarah Smit
High Court dismisses case against Public Protector by her former COO
Article
/ 12 December 2019

High Court dismisses case against Public Protector by her former COO

Judge Teffo found that the high court did not have jurisdiction to hear the case

By Franny Rabkin
Striking the balance in the justice system
Article
/ 12 December 2019

Striking the balance in the justice system

Correcting offenders, while respecting their dignity, is vital to our constitutional democracy

By Ronald Lamola 1
Another board member walks away from CSA
Article
/ 12 December 2019

Another board member walks away from CSA

Jack Madiseng says moral circumstances have forced him out after the board failed to heed calls to resign

By Luke Feltham
Mandisa Mashego: The EFF ‘shit stirrer’
Article
/ 12 December 2019

Mandisa Mashego: The EFF ‘shit stirrer’

The party’s Gauteng chair and the only woman provincial leader reflects on her feminism and the possible establishment of a women’s command

By Thando Maeko and Sarah Smit
Telling the complex story of ‘medical xenophobia’ in South Africa
Article
/ 12 December 2019

Telling the complex story of ‘medical xenophobia’ in South Africa

The experiences of non-nationals in SA’s public health care system are more complex and varied than implied by the dominant discourse on "medical

By Kudakwashe Vanyoro
Sport audit 2019: How SA’s national football teams performed
Article
/ 12 December 2019

Sport audit 2019: How SA’s national football teams performed

Banyana have failed to live up to expectations, while Bafana might just be finally coming good

By Luke Feltham
New vision of a historical moment
Article
/ 11 December 2019

New vision of a historical moment

The reader navigates themes such as migration, black masculinity, displacement, aspirations, racial identity and sexuality

By Zaza Hlalethwa
​Count US In: helping young South African women reach their Dreams
Article
/ 11 December 2019

​Count US In: helping young South African women reach their Dreams

The US Mission in South Africa is developing determined, resilient, empowered, Aids-free, mentored and safe young women through its Dreams programme

By Lana Marks
How Lindela became Bosasa’s meal ticket
Article
/ 11 December 2019

How Lindela became Bosasa’s meal ticket

The notorious ‘repatriation centre’ was an ‘income stream’ for Bosasa for decades as it worked the system to maximise profits

By Jan Bornman
Whatever happened to Ramaphoria?
Article
/ 10 December 2019

Whatever happened to Ramaphoria?

“Overall it seems not only is Ramaphoria dead [it was never alive] but the long arc of reform potential is being lost in the discourse."

By Kevin Davie
“Independent” and “outspoken” Turok dies
Article
/ 9 December 2019

“Independent” and “outspoken” Turok dies

The former ANC MP was known as one of SA’s foremost thinkers and an author of the Freedom Charter

By Lester Kiewit
If you can’t beat ‘em, dodge em: South African cricket’s accountability problem
Article
/ 9 December 2019

If you can’t beat ‘em, dodge em: South African cricket’s accountability problem

The future of South African cricket is still uncertain with little accountability from the board of the game’s administrator

By Luke Feltham
How failing power utility is fuelling South Africa’s economic crisis
Article
/ 9 December 2019

How failing power utility is fuelling South Africa’s economic crisis

It’s not clear whether President Ramaphosa can coordinate his ministers in a way that provides clarity about dealing with the country’s energy crisis

By Mark Swilling
Water is life so treasure every drop
Article
/ 8 December 2019

Water is life so treasure every drop

We all have a responsibility to use it wisely for our generations and for those to come

By Themba Khoza
Graeme Smith heeds call to help stabilise SA cricket
Article
/ 7 December 2019

Graeme Smith heeds call to help stabilise SA cricket

Titans chief executive appointed as interim CEO

By Luke Feltham
Mindfulness makes for more ethical business leadership
Article
/ 7 December 2019

Mindfulness makes for more ethical business leadership

The UCT Graduate School of Business wins accolades for its innovative MBA for executives

By Kosheek Sewchurran 1
State shows its contempt for rural people with Traditional Khoi-San Leadership Act
Article
/ 7 December 2019

State shows its contempt for rural people with Traditional Khoi-San Leadership Act

The tribalist, colonialist Act is a message to the landless: the ability to make important decisions rests solely with those in power, not you

By Richard Raber
Procrastination hasn’t helped SAA
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Procrastination hasn’t helped SAA

Taking tough decisions was always a political risk. But now it may be too late for business rescue

By Sabelo Skiti
Jozi jetsam floating in Durbs
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Jozi jetsam floating in Durbs

It’s an annual thing but perhaps the invading army’s numbers have been boosted by about
five DA councillors

By Paddy Harper
SIU heeds the ‘more orange overalls’ call
Article
/ 6 December 2019

SIU heeds the ‘more orange overalls’ call

In an interview with the Mail & Guardian Data Desk, the head of SIU said it is fixing internal problems

By M&G Data Desk
My G-cup breasts just had to go
Article
/ 6 December 2019

My G-cup breasts just had to go

People must be ready because I am going to embrace my body with all the scars that come with it

By Athandiwe Saba
Editorial: Press won’t be bowled out
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Editorial: Press won’t be bowled out

Cricket South Africa’s lack of transparency is its biggest problem

By Editorial
What CSA won’t fix this weekend
Article
/ 6 December 2019

What CSA won’t fix this weekend

The beleaguered cricketing body could well swing the axe on Saturday but swapping the bodies in the boardroom will not be enough

By Luke Feltham and Khadija Patel
‘I prayed and prayed but I was still gay’
Analysis
/ 6 December 2019

‘I prayed and prayed but I was still gay’

I had a family I loved and playmates but I soon discovered that difference means I didn’t belong

By Brindley J Fortuin
We need hard solutions, not ‘nice’  ideas
Article
/ 6 December 2019

We need hard solutions, not ‘nice’  ideas

Expensive public schools taking in fee-exempt learners means only a handful will benefit

By Sara Black
Between Durban and Bombay
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Between Durban and Bombay

Ebrahim Essa’s memoir provides an evocative account of a young man grappling with life

By Fatima Moosa
The Portfolio: Niamh Walsh-Vorster
Article
/ 6 December 2019

The Portfolio: Niamh Walsh-Vorster

"Even though this series was about being in a familiar space, it could be seen that I would intentionally place myself on the periphery"

By Niamh Walsh-Vorster
Nduduzo Makhathini returns to the underworlds
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Nduduzo Makhathini returns to the underworlds

The acclaimed pianist and composer shared his journey with us on completing his debut Blue Note album 

By Tseliso Monaheng
Get the M&G’s festive season subscription offer
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Get the M&G’s festive season subscription offer

Give the gift of great South African journalism with this festive season offer from the Mail & Guardian

By Mail Guardian 1
Scopa: No money for a bailout so pay your bills
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Scopa: No money for a bailout so pay your bills

Eskom is stuck in a tricky situation and doesn’t have the wholehearted support of MPs when it comes to recouping its money

By Lester Kiewit
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