Jacob Zuma’s plans for the economy are in the spotlight, and Fikile Mbalula denies reports he is considering switching sides ahead of the conference.
The Mail & Guardian takes a look at the continent’s new and not-so-new leaders who were elected into office this year.
JZ’s plan to rescue the economy, ‘Jub Jub’ and Tshabalala found guilty and Scotland breaks free from the United Kingdom. Watch Weekend 101 to stay in the know.
M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes and press ombud Joe Thloloe chatted through the changes for SA journalism in our weekly live video. Watch the highlights.
As the scandal around President Zuma’s Nkandla homestead grows, the Pimples take a road trip to find out what on earth Msholozi is up to there.
President Jacob Zuma chews the fat with his enemies, attempting to woo the likes of Fikile Mbalula while Cosatu mulls over its preferred candidate.
Outa says the details of the electronic toll collection contract should not be kept confidential, despite efforts to keep the information locked away.
Lawyers for Julius Malema say he was not given a fair opportunity to respond to the public protector’s provisional findings on On-Point Engineering.
In this week’s Weekend 101, the race for Mangaung becomes more interesting, the Spear is declassified and Twilight comes to town.
VIDEO Footage obtained by the M&G has revealed the dire state of Zimbabwe’s education system, which was once among the best on the continent.
The Pimples kids get their toys thrown out of the cot by truckers taking part in the transport strike.
Two new road networks worth R582-million have been built in President Jacob Zuma’s village in KwaNxamalala, Nkandla – thanks mostly to state funds.
As nominations from provinces pour in, the battle for head honcho heats up. Motlanthe is keeping mum but perhaps all will be revealed in his biography.
Although predominantly a gaming expo, rAge also celebrates pop culture, where video games and bobble heads sit beside plushies and giant swords.
SAA CEO Siza Mzimela has quit the embattled airline after weeks of speculation that she was planning to exit the top job of the national carrier.
A field commander and three members of the extremist group Boko Haram has been killed in a raid in north-east Nigeria, security forces say.
Zuma’s Nkandla upgrade costs millions, Sheryl Cwele goes to jail, the Proteas choke yet again and a Japanese man is turned into curry in your Weekend 101.
The eagerly anticipated Marikana inquiry has begun and we want your questions ahead of our live video with our reporters who are tracking the story.
The Pimples kids react with disbelief to news of Jacob Zuma’s new role on a UN education panel while his own education department is crushed by broken promises.
The race hots up as nominations for the ANC leadership opened, and membership grows in Zuma’s stronghold but what does this mean for the other contenders?
The Farlam Commission has begun and so far it has shown that the bodies of miners weren’t limited to a specific spot, but were spread over a vast area.
Nearly 60% of crimes reported to the police’s 10111 call centre do not get registered properly and are therefore not investigated.
rAge has 10 double tickets and a range of prizes to give away to Mail & Guardian readers looking to be a part of the country’s biggest gaming fiesta.
Malema goes to court, war continues in Syria, Robert Mugabe criticises the West and Gangnam style takes over the world. Watch Weekend 101 to stay in the know.
Julius Malema has found himself in court facing a charge of money laundering. Send us your questions and watch our live video.
The world’s first dedicated rhino orphanage – based in Limpopo – gave the M&G a look into what it takes to raise an orphaned rhino calf.
Malema’s first day in court was victorious. He was granted bail and addressed hundreds of supporters gathered outside the high court in Polokwane.
Julius Malema has rubbished the charge of money laundering against him, saying investigators were put under political pressure to arrest him.
The rest of Africa and the Middle East have been given the chance to shine at the 34th Annual Loerie Awards – courtesy of the Mail & Guardian.
History has taught powerful men that you can screw people over, but just pay your taxes. Pity Julius Malema wasn’t paying attention.
A poll says South Africans preferred Kgalema Motlanthe as their leader but last week’s Cosatu congress went in favour of Jacob Zuma — who will prevail?
Reverend Barney Pityana has taken a swipe at President Jacob Zuma and blamed South Africans for electing leaders without vision and basic competence.