Has the infamous "pay back the money" catchphrase come back to haunt the EFF’s commander-in-chief?
This week we see what our money bought at Nkandla – or not, lion killer Walter Palmer enrages well, everyone, and Obama side-eyes the likes of Mugabe.
President Jacob Zuma and the ANC keep fuelling the Nkandla fire with lies, but will it lead to their demise?
Property owners and investors in Joburg’s inner city say the increase in the hijacking of buildings by illegal occupants is costing them millions.
The former Chadian dictator’s trial has been postponed in Dakar after he caused a disturbance in court and told his lawyers to refuse to participate.
The Wilderness Foundation’s rhino horn demand reduction campaign brought 22 Vietnamese students to experience the SA wild and workshop campaign ideas.
Apla veterans say they sacrificed their youth for the liberation struggle, only to be forgotten and left without pensions, homes and jobs.
This week we take a look at the DA’s visit to Nkandla and the goat behind it all, the so called shark-attack and Marie Claire’s anti abuse campaign.
Not everyone just punches a shark in the face and survives … will our police commissioner get one up on the NPA shark?
From food security to employment, Nomphelo Zozo is improving lives and promoting sustainable change in her Jo’burg informal settlement.
In this episode, we take a look at the Cosatu congress, check in on Desmond Tutu and the Houdini of crime does it again.
In Mzansi politics, if there is ever a light at the end of the tunnel, you’d better hope it’s not Jacob Zuma.
The M&G’s Victoria John speaks to DA leader Mmusi Maimane about the state of the country’s education system and what he would do differently.
This was the week of hell no’s, with the new NPA boss saying he won’t use his new position to protect the president and taxis protesting over Uber.
Former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré, who is accused of tens of thousands of political killings and torture, will finally stand trial this month.
Our beloved sports minister adores his selfies, but they put him in a questionable position as far as the Fifa World Cup is concerned.
A major human rights group calls for an inquiry into SA’s xenophobic attacks, saying the state should ensure the security of all within their borders.
Interviews with affected parties and local government in Mamelodi revealed signs of a breakdown in communication and the potential for a stalemate.
Eskom is refused an electricity hike, while Greece has to decide if it wants to leave the eurozone.
Political puppet master Jacob Zuma saves his peeps, Cyril Ramaphosa and Nathi Mthethwa, while Riah Phiyega takes the rap.
Brand new to the music scene in the City of Gold, Kamili’s jazzy, soulful sound is garnering a steady following. They chat to us about their music.
As national recycling week comes to and end, South Africans need to start playing their part in preserving the environment.
The M&G visited Marikana where families of the slain miners scrambled at the last minute to hear Zuma’s report into the death of their loved ones.
In this week’s episode we look at Eskom’s latest tariff hike; the president announces plans for a new mall and the Charleston shooter is forgiven.
Rub-a-dub-dub Dylan Roof, Dan Roodt and Steve Hofmeyr in a tub…
An HRW report finds Russian authorities treat adherents of Salafism, a form of Sunni Islam, as criminal suspects despite the absence of any grounds.
The M&G investigates what it is about Yeoville, a multicultural suburb in downtown Jo’burg, that made it immune to recent xenophobic violence.
Sonke Gender Justice asks what South Africans think it means to be a father and their opinion on sharing parental responsibilities.
The serious news this week that just can’t be taken seriously.
Former Mail & Guardian editor Mondli Makhanya highlights his biggest stories while at the helm, media freedom and the publication’s role in SA.
Editor-in-chief Chris Roper looks back on the highlights of his time at the M&G, moving to digital and why investigative journalism is paramount.
M&G co-founder and former editor, Anton Harber, reflects on the challenges of starting the paper and the role it played in the country – then and now.