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The Nkandla special report

The Nkandla special report

From the start, the details of spending on Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla security upgrade has gripped the nation. Find out more in this special report.

The ANC has an extensive network of branches and members to draw from at local level

ANC plans US-style election debates

Fearful of losing key metros next year, the ruling party intends to hold ‘primaries’ at ward level.

Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj will retire at the end of April.

Struggle stalwart Mac Maharaj decides to call it a day

The presidential spokesperson, who is close to 80 years old, says it is time to "slow down".

The SIU is squeezing Minenhle Makhanya

Zuma’s Nkandla architect fights back

President Jacob Zuma’s personal architect is expected to serve notice in the Pietermaritzburg High Court to oppose a R155-million civil claim.

Diamond tycoon Robert Mhlanga is said to represent the Mugabes.

Mugabe man cashes in on diamond fields

Mega-rich Zimbabwean businessman Robert Mhlanga stands at the centre of an opaque network of companies set up to cash in on Marange diamond fields.

Wanted: M&G Online day editor

The Mail & Guardian online needs an energetic, disciplined and team-playing news hound to run the site during the day.

Schrempp goes to the dogs

"Isn’t this a glorious day!" declared Jürgen Schrempp in Stuttgart on October 26 1998, according to a Business Week reporter. Schrempp, then chief executive of Daimler-Benz, had…