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Top 10 Mandela must-reads
Nelson Mandela’s ideals about forgiveness and a diverse and united South Africa remain in the hearts of many people
Focus on improving the energy availability factor as a quick win to stop load-shedding
One of the main factors contributing to a sudden increase in load-shedding is not sustaining maintenance for the old fleet
PODCAST | Duped by Zuma
The Mail & Guardian has done a six-part podcast series on the story of the ANC after Polokwane conference of 2007
PODCAST | How South Africa, ANC changed in the years of Jacob Zuma
The Mail & Guardian has done a six-part podcast series on the story of the ANC after Polokwane conference of 2007
Royal family gathers as Queen Elizabeth is under ‘medical supervision’
Britain’s longest-serving monarch has been dogged by health problems since last October that have left her struggling to walk and stand
Kenya’s supreme court declares William Ruto election winner
Fifth-time loser Raila Odinga says he respects the court’s decision but disagrees with the judgment
PODCAST | Dark fate awaits SA if we don’t address Marikana triggers
An enlightening panel discussion reflects on the lead up to the massacre, its fallout and the new M&G documentary
Climate change will cause more African children to die from hot weather
Africa has some of the poorest and hottest countries in the world and young African children are at particular risk of heat stress impacts
Parliament to shine spotlight on Glencore operations
It has called for an official investigation into mining licences and contracts awarded to the company in South Africa
How government is pushing for a coal mine in water scarce area
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s decision decried on environmental grounds
Latest US strategy highlights Africa’s place in the new world order
African states are once again caught in the middle
Mbuzeni Zulu: Photographer who shot the stars gets his place in the sun
Lensman Mbuzeni Zulu’s subjects ranged from black popular culture to bloody unrest
DA backtracks on its decision against working with the EFF
Messages between ActionSA and DA federal council chair Helen Zille suggest that the blue party has made attempts for an alliance with the EFF since January
Documentary searches for Marikana’s missing answers
New M&G film explores what the events on that fateful day tell us about where we stand as a country
Hlophe goes to court to prevent his suspension
He argues in court papers that the JSC’s advice to the president to suspend him is a violation of the Superior Courts Act