In this week, art historian and curator Christine Eyene reflects on art as both a means of understanding and an archive of marginalised histories.
Free State premier Ace Magashule is such a humble guy, the cost of downgrading his pool only came up to R8-million, pocket change compared to Zuma.
Sean Jacobs is the founder of the blog Africa is a Country, which reflects a fresh take on African nationhood that transcends geographical borders.
As South Africa celebrates 21 years of democracy, the M&G’s Shaun de Waal spoke to former Azapo leader, Mosibudi Mangena, about the country’s future.
People from all backgrounds marched in their thousands through Johannesburg CBD on Thursday in protest against the recent xenophobic attacks.
Thousands heeded the call and marched from Hillbrow to Newtown on Thursday to protest against recent attacks on foreign nationals.
South Africans and foreign nationals share their thoughts about the on-going xenophobic attacks, while attending a vigil at Constitution Hill.
Jocelyne Muhutu Remy documents the transient lives of Africans. Understanding our diversity and the diaspora is now more important than ever.
The hip-hop star discusses media controversy around his new album cover and why he thinks it’s important to make his music available on the streets.
From a directionless SA to a leaderless DA, Sipho Kings and Stefanie Jason take a look at the fiery state of the country.
The project is helping children improve their literacy through play, music and drama and a child with a learning disability has benefited already.
Bogged down with problems, one would think Jacob Zuma had no reason to celebrate his birthday.
TEDXEuston is a platform for Africans to tell their stories. Chikwe Ihekweazu talks about the history of TedxEuston and the reasons for its success.
The SKA project will allow astronomers to monitor the sky in more detail, and survey the sky thousands of times faster than any system in existence.
In this week’s episode we look at the Kenyan massacre, spin doctor Mac Maharaj retires and the EFF jumps on the statue bandwagon.
Yusuf Abramjee leads SA and prevents extremist group Isis from recruiting local teenager.
‘A young woman’s voice doesn’t break. It gets firmer.’ This idea runs through African author, Ama Ata Aidoo’s narration on the creative processes.
This short documentary reveals how Swaziland’s High Court sent an editor and a human rights lawyer to prison over articles critical of the judiciary.
How will the EFF-aligned Lawyers for Economic Freedom represent disadvantaged communities when Julius Malema doesn’t?
Journalist and poet Fungai Machirori is the founder of the feminist blog Her Zimbabwe, a platform for Zimbabwean women to voice their stories.
The Bala Brothers’s debut on American TV network PBS has opened the way to global fame for the trio who will tour the US later this year.
The founder of the Underground Library, Neo Mathetsa, says he is humbled by his community’s support after the successful launch of the initiative.
Winter is coming and the House of Eskom struggles to ward off the darkness.
Malema may have failed at bringing us economic freedom, but at least he’s got a better shot at destroying public property. Sh*t happens.
Maritsa Balanco plans to sue Dihlabeng Hospital as she believes that lack of resources and negligent staff are responsible for her husband’s death.
Pioneer Academics CEO, Chinezi Chijioke talks about access to quality education and the challenges facing the current education system in Africa.
M&G’s Lauren Clifford-Holmes visited a refugee camp in Chad, filled with families trying to escape Boko Haram. She chats about her experience.
Everyone knows there’s no better way to spread the word of God than in a top of the range Jet, and find out why Juju would make a great spy.
Rafael Marques de Morais was honoured with the Freedom of Speech award for his work in exposing corruption in government and business in Angola.
Rafael Marques de Morais won the Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression award for exposing corruption in government and business in Angola.
In another world first for South Africa, an honourable member has been transplanted. The wonders of modern muti never cease to amaze.
The Mail&Guardian partnered with Ayashisa Amateki who hosted an expo in Pretoria to give local sneaker designers and customisers exposure.