ANC members from minority races must earn their positions in the party instead of relying on racial quotas, says Gwede Mantashe. Listen to the clip.
Wednesday was D-day for SA’s political parties, who had to submit candidate lists and cough up thousands to register – no easy feat for the EFF.
The devil made them boo Jacob Zuma, according to Minister Razzmatazz. But what’s your excuse, Mr Sports Minister? Boo!
The M&G’s Ben Kelly won 702 and Cape Talk’s Brain of Brains, but can he answer the questions that really matter? Like, what do women want?
Over the weekend, Retrofest#1 is set to host a selection of local contemporary acoustic musicians performing songs from the 1960s and 1970s.
The inaugural AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction 2014 will set a local philanthropic precedent as the wine industry unites to raise funds for education.
Due to cultural pressure and poverty, half the women in Malawi are married before their 18th birthday – some as young as 10 years old.
From the Oscar trial circus to Number One getting booed yet again, we fill you in on all the news you need to know this week.
Oscar Pistorius is grabbing all the headlines and for good reason too. Who cares about corruption and the poor? We have Oscar.
The Oscar Pistorius trial is set to be South Africa’s biggest court case with worldwide interest growing every day. We reflect on proceedings so far.
The M&G’s business desk discusses Pravin Gordhan’s Budget – reading between the lines and analysing what it means for the average South African.
Reality used to be a friend of Julius Malema. But where there is milk and honey, there are also wishes and pipe dreams. Welcome to Malemaville.
Survivors of North Korea’s notorious detention camps share their stories of brutality, starvation and witnessing frequent executions.
Meet Evita Bezuidenhout’s younger sister, Bambi Kellermann.
A hilarious look at procreation hosted by John Vlismas.
Jacob Zuma’s "good story” Sona speech criticised, Nkandla only cost R50-million (roughly), and how showing your pecs can land you in trouble.
Iqbal Survé, saviour of journalism and the man who wants to change the world (one editor at a time), is the greatest human being ever. Here’s why.
This week, Ster-Kinekor presents a pre-screening of "Winter’s Tale", a new film starring Colin Farrel and Jessica Brown Findlay.
After Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address, we asked Capetonians what they thought of the speech, government, and how they plan to vote.
Verashni Pillay shares her experience of interviewing Julius Malema about his new party, the lack of money and his political plans.
The British Council and Mail & Guardian invite the next generation of young journalists to apply for the Future News Competition.
This week, the DA has march drama, Zwelinzima Vavi threatens to sue Cosatu, France and the US get cozy, and an exhibition is plagued by disagreements.
Oppostion party leaders, government ministers and the public protector give their take on Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation speech 2014.
The DA march for "real jobs" was cut short for fears of violent clashes with the crowds of ANC members gathered to "defend" their turf.
We’re down to the business end of electioneering, and the ANC under Jacob Zuma is hitting the campaign trail hard. Well, kind of.
EFF leader Julius Malema discusses the party’s upcoming manifesto launch, issues around the elections and whether racial reconciliation is possible.
Cape Town became the hottest kite surfing destination in the world for this year’s Red Bull King of the Air contest.
British singer, songwriter and guitarist Joan Armatrading and a line-up of celebrated South African musicians will appear at Anthems of Democracy.
British Airways launched its new A380 Airbus in style with champagne, fashion from Harrods and food catered by the Saxon.
The issue of party funding has come to the fore following the DA/Agang fallout. We ask Right2Know and amaBhungane why party funding remains a secret.
President Jacob Zuma has announced the national general elections will be held on May 7.
Our weekly roundup includes the Harmony Gold mining tragedy, Sochi’s Olympic-sized woes, the Zille-Ramphele debacle, and a lesson on good looks.