COP17 gets under way
/ 29 November 2011

COP17 gets under way

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.

How to buy a fake degree
/ 25 November 2011

How to buy a fake degree

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.

Financing Kenya’s future
/ 24 November 2011

Financing Kenya’s future

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.

Get involved, urges Trevor
/ 21 November 2011

Get involved, urges Trevor

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.

ANC Youth League hits back
/ 16 November 2011

ANC Youth League hits back

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.