The 150th anniversary of the influx of Indians into SA as indentured labourers is being marked by a dazzling array of official celebrations.
Paralysing public-sector strikes are entering their third week, but things are no better in the private sector.
Amid all the splendour of the renovated Taj Mahal Palace, a rediscovered window encapsulates the view of a country that refuses to stay down.
It’s complicated being a South African Indian visiting India. You return as a tourist 150 years after your ancestors left as glorified slaves.
Amid growing reports of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle, President Jacob Zuma plans to crack the whip at underperforming ministers and department heads.
President Jacob Zuma briefed journalists on Thursday morning about a new programme of action for each government department.
I have no desire to meet Nelson Mandela, writes <b>Verashni Pillay</b>.
The World Cup’s closing ceremony proved an entirely more glamorous affair than its opening counterpart.
Africa’s last hope in the Soccer World Cup ended in heartbreak after Uruguay eliminated a youthful Ghana 4-2 on Friday evening.
In the latest in a series of World Cup surprises, another traditional winner has been sent home after the first round.
While both Spain and Honduras had their disappointments in their showdown on Monday, fans loving the South African experience were the real winners.
The Socceroo fans would have won the game hands down on sheer spirit, but in the end they gave way to Germany in a humiliating 4-0 defeat.
English fans were gearing up on Saturday for their match with Soccer World Cup underdogs America in Rustenburg.
The opening ceremony of the 2010 Soccer World Cup burst on to the Soccer City stadium floor in a flurry of flags and dancing on Friday afternoon.
Three European journalists were the victims of an armed robbery early on Wednesday morning at their lodge in Magaliesburg.
Answers to who cashed in on the World Cup millions would finally be forthcoming, after the <i>M&G</i> court win to access LOC tender documents.
<b>Verashni Pillay</b> wonders about the dearth of young women leaders in our country’s politics.
We’re used to <i>Mail & Guardian</i> reporters winning awards. But it’s not everyday a fossil gets named after one.
See cartoonist Zapiro response to the offence caused by his depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in a new cartoon, published in the <i>M&G</i>.
In the final part of our city series, <b>Verashni Pillay</b> turns to Jozi and highlights the city’s historical wealth and the warmth of its people.
The <i>M&G</i> has released a teaser of Friday’s Zapiro cartoon, in response to the uproar caused by his previous depiction of the Prophet Muhammad.
The <i>M&G</i> will refrain from publishing any images of the Prophet Muhammad while reviewing its editorial policy on religious matters.
If anything, the Muslim cartoon controversy has proved SA is leagues ahead in our national dialogue, argues <b>Verashni Pillay</b>.
If Cape Town were a woman, she’d be a dame with world-class style, but also one who likes to get down and dirty. The same goes for hosting ability.
The Council of Muslim Theologians on Thursday night tried to prevent the <i>M&G</i> from publishing a Zapiro cartoon featuring the Prophet Muhammad.
From princes to paupers, here are some ideas of where to eat out for a range of budgets, while travelling through Durban.
What can we expect from SA’s three biggest cities during the World Cup? The <I>M&G</i> has explored Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg to find out.
Accommodation is strangely lacking in Durban’s city centre, but it is abundant along the beachfront and, from chic to cheap, it suits every pocket.
Anyone will tell you that the best place to get a bunny chow is the land of its birth: Durban. <em>Verashni Pillay</em> goes bunny hunting.
The editor of <em>Cosmopolitan</em> thinks Lolly Jackson was a dick for exploiting women. Verashni Pillay thinks it’s all shades of grey.
<b>Verashni Pillay</b> rounds up the superheroes the disciplinary committee on Malema will need in their face-off
The Presidency announced the resignation of its chief operating officer Jessie Duarte late on Wednesday afternoon, after denying a previous leak.