Undoubtedly the most upmarket area at the ANC’s national general council was the business lounge. We accompany President Jacob Zuma on a tour of the exhibition, a place where business and politics meet.
President Jacob Zuma’s main address at the ANC national general council was a crucial moment for him, as he set out to reassert his authority, show his detractors who’s boss and give hope to those who want to see him succeed. <i>M&G</i> political reporter Mandy Rossouw has a look at how it went.
We took to the streets at the ANC national general council to ask ministers and delegates from various walks of life about their expectations of the NGC, the succession debate and the rising tension between Julius Malema and President Jacob Zuma.
Authors, Veronique Tadjo and Boris Boubacar Diop, explore ‘difficult writing’ using imaginative depictions of the 1994 Rwandan genocide as an example after visiting Rwanda in 1998.
ANC head of organising Fikile Mbalula sits down for a chat with the <i>M&G</i> at the ANC’s national general council to give insight into the major issues.
Leon de Kock leads South African authors, Deon Maas, Chris van Wyk, Thando Mgqolozana and Zukiswa Wanner, in a discussion about writing after the struggle, defining masculinity and literary groupies.
In celebrating the 25th anniversary of the <i>M&G</i> this year, founding co-editor Anton Harber and current Editor-in-Chief Nic Dawes discuss the current implications for media freedom in relation to the restrictions during the apartheid era. They also share their thoughts on the most significant stories they have presided over.
The floods in Pakistan have forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes. MSF has already set up three mobile clinics in the Sukkur area.
A video from Medecins Sans Frontires (MSF) highlighting the struggle they are having in Pakistan to keep waterborne diseases such as cholera at bay.
As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the arrival of Indian indentured labourers into South Africa, a dazzling array of official cultural events are taking place between the two countries. We attended the opening of an art exhibition at the Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad, which showcased both South African and local Indian artists as part of the "Cultural Bridge from Pretoria to Hyderabad" project.
The 2010 <i>M&G</i> Literary Festival saw a gathering of some of the country’s most respected authors, journalists and academics. Enjoy actor Dawid Minnaar’s reading of Wilma Stockenström’s poem <i>Skoenlapper Heuwel, Skoenlapper Vrou</i>. This was to mark the launch of Judith Mason’s new book illustrating the poem.
The Soweto wine festival gets bigger every year, reaching new lovers of the drink in South Africa’s biggest township – and beyond. We captured the buzz and the festivities surrounding many Sowetans new drinks of choice.
Acid mine drainage (AMD) water cannot be used for agriculture, you can’t drink it and you can’t bath in it. It contaminates clean underground water and will eventually escalate the cost of water. Watch our video to see AMD’S impact on the environment.
Ahead of the 2010 Soweto Wine Festival we revisit an interview with co-founder Mnikelo Mangciphu at the first and only wine shop in Soweto, Morara Wines, as wine becomes more popular among Sowetans.
Cape Town’s Kyle Shepherd is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most accomplished jazz pianists, composers and band leaders. He showed off his talents at this year’s Joy of Jazz Festival.
Ravi Coltrane is an American post-bop jazz saxophonist and the son of legendary tenor saxophonist John Coltrane and jazz pianist Alice Coltrane. He entertained jazz fans at this year’s Joy of Jazz Festival.
This year’s Joy of Jazz Festival featured the likes of Chris Botti, the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. Here he is joined by violinist, Caroline Campbell for a haunting performance.
ANCYL deputy president Andile Lungisa faced a motion of no confidence at the League’s National General Council (NGC). The M&G spoke with Lungisa.
On the last day of the ANCYL National General Council president Julius Malema targeted the media during his final address. The <i>M&G</i> reports.
In the final part of our media freedom discussion, representatives from the media, the ANC and the DA argue the merits over the proposed media tribunal.
In part 2 of the Critical Thinking Forum discussion on the possible threat to media freedom in South Africa at present, ANC MP Prof Ben Turok offers insight to the party’s perspective on the issue. Judge Dennis Davis poses some tough questions to Turok.
Representatives from the media, the ANC and the DA held a Critical Thinking Forum to debate what the ANC’s proposed legislation and media tribunal will mean.
The first day of the ANCYL National General Council started several hours late. We took the opportunity to quiz delegates about the nationalisation of mines.
Confused about the controversial Sishen mining deal, involving Jacob Zuma’s son? Adriaan Basson takes us step by step through the complex investigation.
A look at a Nehawu striker showing off her moves outside the Natalspruit hospital in Thokoza.
Public-service unions embarked on an indefinite strike on Wednesday after rejecting the government’s revised wage offer. The <i>M&G</i> headed to Thokoza where members of the National Health and Allied Workers’ Union were protesting outside the Natalspruit Hospital.
The BLK JKS gave a phenomenal performance at Oppikoppi 2010: Sexy Crooked Teeth. They spoke to the <i>M&G</i> about their craft, gathering fans both
internationally and locally, and whether or not South Africa, and the world, are ready for their sound.
In honour of Valiant Swart’s 20 years in the South African music industry, Schalk Joubert put together the Valiant Swart Tribute at Oppikoppi 2010: Sexy Crooked Teeth. Joubert and Swart chat to the <i>M&G</i> about making
Afrikaans music cool, Jack Parow and <i>Die Mystic Boer</i>.
Albert Frost and Vusi Mahlasela teamed up for an awesome performance at Oppikoppi 2010: Sexy Crooked Teeth
Tumi rocks the crowds at Oppikoppi 2010: Sexy Crooked Teeth, featuring a host of commercial artists in his second solo venture, entitled <i>Whole Worlds</i>.
Tens of thousands of animals across Niger have died in the last few months; literally starving to death.
Former police commissioner Jackie Selebi was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment. This marked the end of a lengthy trial.