Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
unitylatest news & developments
SOUTH AFRICA

The Mandela I knew

Witnessing a football match in Mexico, the author is overcome with emotion, recalling the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the profound sense of unity it fostered. This…

  • Kiyan Singh
10 min read
Art of protest: Vaal Generationperformed at Artists Against Corruption’s show. Photo: JS Design
ACTIVE CITIZENRY

Fighting corruption through the arts

United by poems, plays and passion, artists tackle corruption head-on at a Joburg performance

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
7 min read
Premier Panyaza Lesufi at the release of the quality of life survey by the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO) at Radisson Blu on October 22, 2024 in Sandton. (Photo by Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
ANC

Succession fuels Gauteng coalition woes

Strain over the ANC coalition with the EFF in Ekurhuleni seems linked to leadership battles

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read
Operation Dudula members gathered in front of Kalafong and then Hillbrow hospitals to try to stop ‘illegal foreigners’ from receiving healthcare. Photo: File
NHLANHLA LUX DLAMINI

How does SA heal from Dudula bullies and Stellenbosch varsity racists?

Our reactions would be more positive if we understand that bullies act out as result of their own pain

  • Ntombenhle Khathwane
6 min read
Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu speaks during a press conference in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Mauricio Dueñas / AFP)
CAPE TOWN

Charter For Compassion is a good guide for continuing Tutu’s legacy

The best way to honour Tutu’s legacy is to champion his values of unity, justice and compassion, as espoused in the charter to which he contributed

  • Nic Paton
3 min read