Tag used to mark articles that are only available subscribers. Gold lock will appear next to article title.
Move from coal to renewables mustn’t affect employment or supply, say policy conference delegates
/ 30 July 2022

Move from coal to renewables mustn’t affect employment or supply, say policy conference delegates

There was strong support for the president’s recent announcement of interventions to help stabilise Eskom and improve its plant performance

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

ANC Women’s League stands firm on chemical castration for rapists
/ 30 July 2022

ANC Women’s League stands firm on chemical castration for rapists

The idea was rejected at the governing party’s last policy conference in 2017

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

With or without step-aside, ANC has mechanisms to deal with the corrupt, says Kgalema Motlanthe
/ 30 July 2022

With or without step-aside, ANC has mechanisms to deal with the corrupt, says Kgalema Motlanthe

The former president believes that the policy conference must come out with a recommendation giving the integrity committee more teeth

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

How a rock and bunny chow changed the lives of young gang members
/ 30 July 2022

How a rock and bunny chow changed the lives of young gang members

An ex-gang member tells how his life was turned around when a pastor intervened in the violence that was devastating his community

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

De Lille protecting ‘reprehensible’ architectural council
/ 30 July 2022

De Lille protecting ‘reprehensible’ architectural council

The public works minister is accused of overlooking mismanagement and bullying at Sacap

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Living with Jaguar’s I-Pace EV
/ 30 July 2022

Living with Jaguar’s I-Pace EV

My week spent driving an electric vehicle has decided me — I would love to own one, and not only because it reduces carbon emissions

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

No retreat, but no rush, for Ramaphosa faction on Zondo report
/ 29 July 2022

No retreat, but no rush, for Ramaphosa faction on Zondo report

The resolution to heed state capture recommendations will survive ANC conference because the president can proclaim commitment to renewal while scandal corners him into compromise

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Expropriation without compensation: A proxy policy position
/ 29 July 2022

Expropriation without compensation: A proxy policy position

The land policy debate will feature, again, within the ANC’s elective contestations

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Phala Phala theft plot thickens
/ 29 July 2022

Phala Phala theft plot thickens

The head of the presidential protection unit went to Windhoek but was not told the reason for the meeting with Namibia’s leader

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Reserve Bank needs an overhaul
/ 29 July 2022

Reserve Bank needs an overhaul

The latest ill-advised interest rate hike demonstrates that monetary policy is too crucial to be left to the governor and the bank’s employees alone

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Mantashe: Step-aside rule won’t be reviewed at ANC policy conference
/ 29 July 2022

Mantashe: Step-aside rule won’t be reviewed at ANC policy conference

Plans to convert the forum into a national general council meeting to review and scrap the regulation will probably be thwarted by the ANC’s top brass

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

OPINION| Ramaphosa’s welcome electricity reforms short on liberalisation
/ 28 July 2022

OPINION| Ramaphosa’s welcome electricity reforms short on liberalisation

The president’s plans to ensure a reliable supply of energy are welcome but do not go far enough

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

What you think of Beyoncé doesn’t matter, so enjoy the music
/ 28 July 2022

What you think of Beyoncé doesn’t matter, so enjoy the music

Beyonce takes no sit-down interviews and responds to no one on social media. The goal? To have us focus on the music, which we should all do

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Warring Zithulele Hospital leaders transferred
/ 28 July 2022

Warring Zithulele Hospital leaders transferred

This comes after recent protests by local residents demanding that the hospital’s new chief executive step down

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Wenzeni uCyril?
/ 28 July 2022

Wenzeni uCyril?

The head of state is in for a heated weekend — De Ruyter permitting — when the ANC holds it national policy conference

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Numsa’s Irvin Jim claims media takedown campaign
/ 28 July 2022

Numsa’s Irvin Jim claims media takedown campaign

The metalworkers union leader has alleged that NGOs want to capture the union, using media outlets

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Russia’s war divides and scars the world
/ 28 July 2022

Russia’s war divides and scars the world

Russia’s war on Ukraine has disrupted the economies of countries but, unlike previous crises, this time there is no G7 to rebalance the global economic order

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Claws out over project sending Southern African cheetahs to India
/ 27 July 2022

Claws out over project sending Southern African cheetahs to India

Claws out over project sending Southern African cheetahs to India

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

‘Tunisia Days’ ahead as inflation exerts political pressure
/ 27 July 2022

‘Tunisia Days’ ahead as inflation exerts political pressure

With high prices continuing to bear down on consumers the world over, leaders who fail to bring inflation to heel could face a reckoning

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

United Nations defends its support of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone
/ 26 July 2022

United Nations defends its support of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone

‘We all have a collective responsibility to support the people of Limpopo, protect the environment and jointly shape the MMSEZ development.’

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Calls for Ramaphosa to suspend Hlophe without delay
/ 26 July 2022

Calls for Ramaphosa to suspend Hlophe without delay

The Judicial Services Commission has finally recommended that the Western Cape judge president be suspended, but he is preparing appeal to overturn a decision that he should face impeachment

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Pay parity for Banyana does not mean prezzies from glory-hunting ministers
/ 26 July 2022

Pay parity for Banyana does not mean prezzies from glory-hunting ministers

The Wafcon winners have given SA real football glory for the first time in decades – it’s time Safa emulated their professionalism in the boardroom

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Splitting Eskom doesn’t solve its problems
/ 26 July 2022

Splitting Eskom doesn’t solve its problems

Dividing the company into generation, transmission and distribution divides responsibility, and could triple the scale of the problems

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

The road to the 2024 elections: Four possible scenarios
/ 26 July 2022

The road to the 2024 elections: Four possible scenarios

If the ANC does not have an outright majority, the options are: a government of national unity, an opposition coalition, an ANC coalition and a grand coalition

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Plan for seven African cities in the frontline of the climate crisis
/ 25 July 2022

Plan for seven African cities in the frontline of the climate crisis

New C40 implementation programme for cities in sustainable waste management and green energy, buildings

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

MTN and Vodacom will make up 80% of the market if Telkom deal succeeds
/ 25 July 2022

MTN and Vodacom will make up 80% of the market if Telkom deal succeeds

MTN’s potential takeover of Telkom might not raise issues of competition, say communication experts

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

From South Africa to the world: Could Tashas be the next Nando’s?
/ 25 July 2022

From South Africa to the world: Could Tashas be the next Nando’s?

Natasha Sideris, the founder and chief executive of Tashas Group, details the group’s expansion plans in the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

War for diamonds: An unequal battle
/ 24 July 2022

War for diamonds: An unequal battle

Illegal miners, who have been fighting to get mining permits, risk arrest and even death in confrontations between the police and security firms

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Covid-19: Centaurus variant mild but spreads rapidly, vaccinate the vulnerable, experts say
/ 22 July 2022

Covid-19: Centaurus variant mild but spreads rapidly, vaccinate the vulnerable, experts say

Only the costly N95 mask works and achieving a high penetration of Covid-19 booster vaccination is ‘the only effective strategy’, says virologist Shabir Madhi

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

Violence erupts during protest at strife torn Eastern Cape hospital
/ 22 July 2022

Violence erupts during protest at strife torn Eastern Cape hospital

There have been several protests over the past few weeks, calling for the resignation of the new chief executive at Zithulele Hospital.

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

‘Alpha CEO’ Andre de Ruyter is not the fixer Eskom needs, says Gwede Mantashe
/ 22 July 2022

‘Alpha CEO’ Andre de Ruyter is not the fixer Eskom needs, says Gwede Mantashe

The energy minister says André de Ruyter is a chief executive and the power utility needs someone who will focus on what is broken

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.

NPA admits more should have been done to support state prosecutor who resigned for fear of vindictive Malema
/ 22 July 2022

NPA admits more should have been done to support state prosecutor who resigned for fear of vindictive Malema

Elna Smit did not want to prosecute EFF leader Julius Malema for fear of being subjected to race-fuelled jibes

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • – M&G community membership
  • – independent journalism
  • – access to all premium articles & features
  • – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • – invites to subscriber-only events
  • – the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.