With SA investing Kusile and Medupi, it’s clear coal will remain a large part of our energy supply. Hear what the SA delegation, Greenpeace and WWF have to say.
The UN’s COP17 climate negotiations have begun in Durban, where UN officials, NGOs and representatives of 194 countries are working to secure an agreement.
The <i>M&G</i>’s Lisa Steyn walks us through her investigation into the growing trend of fake degrees. These documents are being bought online and paraded on CVs at all levels of the employment sector.
Small scale farmers and entrepreneurs in Kenya face a bright future thanks to the growing trend of micro financing. We met with some people who are benefiting from small loans, which are managed by community lending groups.
Demonstrators gathered outside Luthuli House in Johannesburg in protest of the proposed secrecy Bill on the day it comes up for voting in Parliament.
In an interview with the <i>M&G</i>, national planning commission chairperson Trevor Manuel iterates the importance of the new national development plan and how the involvement of the public is crucial towards its success.
We talk to M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes about Mac Maharaj’s accusations that the paper is ‘invoking fears of censorship.’
At a press conference, ANC Youth League president Julius Malema responds to the ANC’s national disciplinary committee’s rulings. He emphasised that he, and the youth league, remain unshaken and would continue to fight for economic freedom, while retaining their membership and loyalty to the ANC.
Tired of hearing the same cliches about Africa? We meet some of the people whose stories uplift the continent. We aim to show how we live, not how we die.
ANCYL president Julius Malema’s fate is rocky as he faces a five-year suspension. See what the disciplinary committee had to say, with M&G analysis.
As the outcome of Julius Malema’s disciplinary hearing is announced, the Mail & Guardian takes a look back at his humble beginnings and his rapid rise.
The M&G caught up with various participants at the Qiniso dialogues to find out how they have been inspired to bring about change.
In the paper this week: Burma ambassador’s questionable past, Motlanthe’s airplane #fail, the New Age and Roux Shabangu. Watch our sneak preview!
Zimbabwean Reymond Mapakata, currently living and looking for work in South Africa, takes us north of the border to his home village of Bikita — to show us why he left, and what kind of life he is striving for.
As investigations into Malema’s alleged dodgy dealings hit the headlines, we speak to the M&G’s Rapule Tabane about Malema’s increasingly troubled year.
Three years after 300 people disappeared at Mt Elgon in Kenya, either arrested by state forces or abducted by militants, Human Rights Watch finds no action has been taken to provide victims’ families with access to justice.
Julius Malema led a two-day march for economic freedom, handing over memorandums to the Chamber of Mines and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange along the way.
Irregular state spending on education — or not as it would appear, the presidential hotline wasting money and Cape Town as the new design capital of the world? For these stories and more buy the paper!
Two years ago entrepreneurs Mike Blyth and James Pitman flew a tiny airplane, designed and built with their own hands, around the world. This unique marketing strategy paid off as The Airplane Factory is now a booming business.
Venturing into Dharavi, well known as the setting of the award-winning film <i>Slumdog Millionaire</i>, <i>Mail & Guardian</i> gets a taste of what life is like in one of Asia’s biggest slums.
The M&G and Gibs launched a unique workshop, the Qiniso dialogues, creating a space for dialogue among diverse South Africans.
The crackdown on the Hawks, the Tara Klamp circumcision device, rhinos and Alexandra all feature in this week’s paper. Here’s a preview.
The REAL Big Brother, 100 000-year-old toolboxes and Rastas all in this week’s paper. Watch the sneak preview.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the death of author Herman Charles Bosman. Craig MacKenzie, the editor of a new edition of the <i>The Complete Voorkamer Stories</i>, speaks to us about this new publication and the involvement of photographer David Goldblatt.
The <i>M&G</i> has obtained footage showing how protests against the regime of King Mswati III flared up in Mbabane and across Swaziland during September’s ‘Global Week of Protests’.
In this week’s paper you’ll find the bigger and better arms deal, the Dalai Lama drama, skateboarding in Kimberly and Lindiwe Mazibuko shaking things up in the DA.
In a video address to South Africans, pro-democracy activist and Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has urged the country to support Burma in its struggle for democracy.
Thousands of colourful and flamboyant demonstrators took to the streets of Johannesburg to celebrate Gay Pride this weekend. We find out what the day signifies to participants, and to hear their advice to young people who might be struggling to declare their sexuality.
In an interview with the M&G, Archbishop Desmond Tutu talks about the Dalai Lama’s visit, the Protection of Information Bill and what makes him happy.
It’s deadline day at the <i>Mail & Guardian</i> — take a look behind the scenes at some of this week’s stories, including a new perspective on President Zuma’s past.
Hundreds gathered in Rosebank on Saturday for the Johannesburg leg of Slutwalk. Participants protest against the victimisation of those who are sexually abused for wearing revealing clothing.
Arts editor Matthew Krouse guides us behind the scenes of the 2011 Jo’burg Art Fair to see what galleries are showing at the biggest art exhibition of the year.