This week Uncle Bob takes a tumble, South Africans ask Zuma to resign, but not before he legalises marijuana – and Malamulele is on fire.
In honour of cartoonist Zapiro’s 21 years at the M&G, Pimples pays tribute to the only man who can make Jacob Zuma quake.
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/ 3 February 2015
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is peacemaker and agitator, reconciler and activist. Here, his life as a revered "moral voice" in SA is discussed.
The country’s leaders continue to bicker over overalls – but what does it matter when the planet is dying?
We visit areas of Soweto affected by recent unrest to investigate whether it stemmed from xenophobic sentiment or random acts of criminality.
Former British ambassador to SA in the late 1980s, Lord Robin Renwick, discusses the role the former British prime minister played to end apartheid.
Margaret Thatcher deplored apartheid – and FW de Klerk deserved the praise he was awarded – says the former British ambassador during an interview.
The premier of the Western Cape is cleaning up the streets and taking only black prisoners. Her motive? She wants more tokens. Insert coin.
The EFF confirmed that the party’s legislature chief whip, Papiki Babuile, will remain in his position for now – despite sitting in jail for murder.
The brain behind SpaceX and Tesla Motors, South African-born entrepreneur and inventor Elon Musk is one of the world’s most powerful people.
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/ 26 January 2015
The New York Times has selected the M&G above all others to bring their premium, agenda-setting content to South Africa.
"If President Jacob Zuma says young women must marry and other things, let’s not make a big thing out of it," the ANC Women’s League president said.
The 14th Metro FM Music awards return to Durban for the third consecutive year, with Cassper Nyovest and DJ Dimplez being among the contenders.
From the return of the Gupta controversy, to the 1990s hit-making group, we talk headlines – including riots in Soweto.
The crime-fighting body announced on Thursday that it had appointed Major General Nhlamvu Elias Dlamini as acting head of the Hawks in Gauteng.
The Ethiopian government’s systematic repression of independent media has created a bleak landscape for free expression ahead of their May elections.
Married, uneducated and pregnant: These are the standards by which women in President Jacob Zuma’s world should be judged. Beyoncé begs to differ.
Bill and Melinda Gates believe poor people’s live will change rapidly in the near future. M&G’s Health reporter Amy Green speaks to Bill Gates.
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/ 20 January 2015
Anti-apartheid activist, communist, journalist, prisoner, academic, mother and victim of assassination: Ruth First indeed led an extraordinary life.
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/ 19 January 2015
Highlights of the M&G’s Google Hangout on how Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram became the force it is today and Nigeria’s failure to stop it.
Traveling the world to meet important players in Oscar Pistorius’ life, John Carlin has written an intimate and definitive portrait of the man.
EFF threatens to expropriate land again, cheating Matric pupils could wait three years to rewrite and African leaders need to get involved in Nigeria.
Addressing the media, Julius Malema vowed to hold Jacob Zuma accountable for Nkandla, blamed the ANC for Eskom’s problems and spoke out on Boko Haram.
Political cartoonist Zapiro’s work is as important as ever following the Charlie Hebdo killings. His life and role in society is discussed.
Whistleblowers can now send us tip-offs via afriLeaks, a secure and anonymous method of leaking information to the M&G.
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/ 11 January 2015
Thousands of ANC supporters in the party colours attended the ANC’s 103rd birthday bash in Cape Town on Saturday.
The ANC has vowed to paint the Mother City black, green and gold when it celebrates its 103rd birthday on Saturday at the Cape Town Stadium.
Official sources say that two people were killed and more – at least five – taken hostage by a gunman at a grocery store in Paris.
In an email to Sars employees, Tom Moyane assured the staff that he will keep to his promise of not allowing rogue activities under his watch.
Family homes are being destroyed under the orders of King Mswati III, to make land available for a Science, Innovation and Biotechnology Park.
Outspoken social activist, Shaka Sisulu, has more than 60 000 twitter followers. He shares his tips on how to make social media work for you.
Africa’s top Instagramer – photographer and filmmaker Gareth Pon – tells us how social media has made him a better visual artist.