Small planes, big dreams
/ 27 October 2011

Small planes, big dreams

Two years ago entrepreneurs Mike Blyth and James Pitman flew a tiny airplane, designed and built with their own hands, around the world. This unique marketing strategy paid off as The Airplane Factory is now a booming business.

Slumming it in Dharavi
/ 24 October 2011

Slumming it in Dharavi

Venturing into Dharavi, well known as the setting of the award-winning film <i>Slumdog Millionaire</i>, <i>Mail & Guardian</i> gets a taste of what life is like in one of Asia’s biggest slums.

Mara why?
/ 20 October 2011

Mara why?

The M&G and Gibs launched a unique workshop, the Qiniso dialogues, creating a space for dialogue among diverse South Africans.

Visiting Bosman’s <i>Voorkamer</i>
/ 13 October 2011

Visiting Bosman’s Voorkamer

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the death of author Herman Charles Bosman. Craig MacKenzie, the editor of a new edition of the <i>The Complete Voorkamer Stories</i>, speaks to us about this new publication and the involvement of photographer David Goldblatt.

Swaziland’s protests spread
/ 11 October 2011

Swaziland’s protests spread

The <i>M&G</i> has obtained footage showing how protests against the regime of King Mswati III flared up in Mbabane and across Swaziland during September’s ‘Global Week of Protests’.

Deadline day: October 6
/ 6 October 2011

Deadline day: October 6

In this week’s paper you’ll find the bigger and better arms deal, the Dalai Lama drama, skateboarding in Kimberly and Lindiwe Mazibuko shaking things up in the DA.

Help us, South Africa
/ 5 October 2011

Help us, South Africa

In a video address to South Africans, pro-democracy activist and Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has urged the country to support Burma in its struggle for democracy.

Out and proud
/ 4 October 2011

Out and proud

Thousands of colourful and flamboyant demonstrators took to the streets of Johannesburg to celebrate Gay Pride this weekend. We find out what the day signifies to participants, and to hear their advice to young people who might be struggling to declare their sexuality.