Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa has been deployed to the land of wallabies and heat strokes. But the welcome he received was, shall we say, less than warm.
The ANC launches its manifesto, Cosatu charges Zwelinzima Vavi and Floyd Mayweather visits South Africa.
Jacob Zuma and the ANC put the fun in dysfunctional as they celebrate the party’s birthday. But a few bogeys manifest themselves.
We break down the ANC’s manifesto launch in Nelspruit – the highlights, logistical issues and the crowd’s reception of President Jacob Zuma.
At the ANC gala dinner in Nelspruit, ministers share what aspects of the ANC’s 2014 manifesto most excites them and what challenges the party faces.
It has been one hell of a year at the M&G, but it’s not all hard news and investigations. We look back on some of our less serious moments on camera.
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/ 17 December 2013
This is the story of two South African HIV positive women who are taking care of their own health and that of their babies by breastfeeding on ARVs.
Thabo Mbeki shares his thoughts on the booing of Jacob Zuma, the state of leadership, Madiba’s legacy and whether he would return to local politics.
Thousands of South Africans lined the streets of Pretoria to get a chance to pay their final respects to Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings.
We take a look at some of the high and low points of Mandela’s memorial, including Barack Obama’s speech, booing crowds and Desmond Tutu’s reprimand.
We asked people at the memorial at FNB Stadium whether they think Madiba would have been happy with the way government has been running South Africa.
We take a look at the developments since Madiba’s death was announced – from Jacob Zuma’s visit in Houghton to the plans for the funeral.
As the world mourns Nelson Mandela, we speak to locals in Vilakazi Street, Soweto – Madiba’s former home.
Hundreds of people went to pay their respects at Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home with candles and songs soon after the news of his death.
South Africans pay tribute to Tata Mandela and tell us what his legacy means to them.
This week, the ANC and the public protector spar about Nkandla, Dina Pule must apologise and Santa’s drones deliver gifts.
African Storm Soundsystem hosted the third annual Dancehall Queen contest where the women on stage gave Beyoncé a run for her money.
President Jacob Zuma’s administration is accustomed to putting out fires. This time, though, it’s a little too close to home for his comfort.
Dr Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space, says developing countries should be involved in space exploration.
Tuesday marked the start of the e-toll system and motorists trickled in to get tagged. Some are still against it and are willing to be arrested.
Mariella Furrer talks to us after completing a moving, shocking and incredibly important body of work on child sexual abuse in South Africa.
Stefaans Brümmer answers questions about the legality of publishing details from the public protector provisional report into Nkandla.
We look at Julius Malema’s court case and giant sleep-over (aka night vigil), Angola banning Islam and Radovan Krejcir’s James Bond movie-style life.
Prudence Mabele, a sangoma and one of the founding members of the TAC, is adamant that ARVs are imperative to the survival of HIV positive people.
The public protector tries to get to the heart of the Nkandla matter, but standing in her path is The Dreaded Security Cluster.
NUM members from Northam Platinum have marched to their employer’s offices demanding better wages and the resignation of CEO Glyn Lewis.
To mark 16 Days of Activism, Human Rights Watch has released a documentary about the work of LGBTI activist and award-winning artist Zanele Muholi.
Hugh Masekela gets real about knowing your roots, struggle songs, and writing some of his greatest hits.
Thuli Madonsela delivers a knockout punch, e-tolls go ahead to the dismay of motorists, and the world is going to end so live quick and wild.
Thuli Madonsela says she will address concerns regarding her report on Nkandla, but she will ultimately have the final say as to what is made public.
We’ve heard it all before, Julius. You’re innocent, you’re not a thief, you are a man of the people. But what if those charges stick?