Guptagate turns into a great whodunit; Motshekga agrees to some of Sadtu’s demands; while Cassel Mathale is in political hot water again.
On the anniversary of his rise to power, Human Rights Watch laments Vladimir Putin’s crackdown on non-governmental organisations in Russia.
VIDEO: Footage by Human Rights Watch in Syria shows the government allegedly blowing up civilian hospitals and bread lines.
The elaborate Gupta wedding saga, the Songs for Sekoto exhibition at Wits and more. If you missed us on the radio this morning, here’s the podcast.
How did 200 wedding guests land in SA without authorities knowing? See our journalists explain in this highlight video from the M&G Hangout.
Migrant farmworker Simpewe Zaducha speaks about her experience while crossing the SA-Zim border illegally.
The Gupta wedding that caused all the trouble, Mandela’s home invasion and Barack Obama plays Daniel Day-Lewis playing Obama. Go figure.
No one appreciates the legacy of Nelson Mandela like the ANC big wigs do. So what are you waiting for? Get in … if you can.
So many public holidays, so little history ed. We made up some stuff about public holidays and went out to test people’s credulity.
The Mail & Guardian spoke to US civil rights icon Jesse Jackson about the challenges facing South Africa’s young democracy.
The ANC’s latest PR stunt involving Nelson Mandela backfires, the secrecy Bill gets passed and the spy tapes saga continues.
Oilgate 2, the Free State winelands and some on-air beer tasting: if you missed us on the radio on Monday morning, listen to this.
The ruling party has increased military presence in some areas and openly admonishes citizens for voting for other parties, footage obtained by <I>M&G</I> shows
We talk about how concerns for public safety are overriding personal freedoms in the US, and what this means in SA where police misconduct is rife.
In this week’s Weekend 101: Sadtu calls for Angie Motshekga to resign, Boston bombing mom speaks out and South Africa tweeted … from space.
The <i>M&G</i> went to Seshego to find out what impression the disgraced former ANC Youth League leader left on the people of his hometown.
Classrooms stood empty as Sadtu members took to the streets calling for Angie Motshekga and Bobby Soobrayan to step down immediately.
Controversial media personality Nonhle Thema, who made headlines for her Twitter rants in 2011, is making her TV come-back.
This week President Jacob Zuma takes the Pimples through the history of the struggle against apartheid. It’s a showstopper.
VIDEO: The launch of the M&G’s health journalism centre has marked a new phase in health reporting, providing in-depth coverage and training to journalists.
Communications Minister Dina Pule accuses Sunday Times of being bought, while the secrecy Bill heads for its final stretch.
In a country where most rape cases go unreported, a silent protest at five university campuses around South Africa found a new voice against the scourge.
Watch the highlights from our M&G Hangout about the DA’s campaign comparing the ANC to the apartheid regime. Are they justified? Find out here.
The DA’s controversial posters, the Boston Marathon bombings and Kenny Kunene gets fish slapped. Watch Weekend 101, stay in the know.
We meet the curator and several sculptors currently exhibiting at the Nirox sculpture park. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this.
Welcome to the world of the Sushi King, where there’s money for nothing … and the fish is free.
Zuma vs Manuel on apartheid, the ANC Youth League’s new task team, and the authenticity of the presidential handbook is the politics you need to know.
The news that had everyone talking: all about Cardinal Wilfred Napier’s homophobic comments, the best and worst from SA Fashion Week and more.
Featuring top designers like Black Coffee and Stoned Cherrie, South Africa Fashion Week saunters its way down the runway this weekend.
The <i>Body World’s</i> exhibition will change the way you see your anatomy. Real human bodies are explored in remarkable, often unnerving, detail.
We speak to M&G political reporters about what lies in store for the ANC Youth League now that the mother body has taken back control.
In this week’s round-up: Maggie Thatcher kicks the bucket, Trevor Manuel doesn’t blame apartheid and Helen Zille makes a cocky statement.