In an interview with the M&G, Archbishop Desmond Tutu talks about the Dalai Lama’s visit, the Protection of Information Bill and what makes him happy.
It’s deadline day at the <i>Mail & Guardian</i> — take a look behind the scenes at some of this week’s stories, including a new perspective on President Zuma’s past.
Hundreds gathered in Rosebank on Saturday for the Johannesburg leg of Slutwalk. Participants protest against the victimisation of those who are sexually abused for wearing revealing clothing.
Arts editor Matthew Krouse guides us behind the scenes of the 2011 Jo’burg Art Fair to see what galleries are showing at the biggest art exhibition of the year.
Acclaimed director Peter Wintonick shares his thoughts on the state of documentary filmmaking in SA, the importance of professional works in a world of user-generated content, and how we must approach social media with caution.
In the paper this week: Disarray in local government; the arms deal that won’t go away; what happened to Puso Tladi; and the Jo’burg Art Fair. Get a sneak preview here.
We speak to analysts and traders on the viability of gold as an investment as markets fluctuate wildly in the midst of global economic turmoil.
We interview artist and activist Zanele Muholi on her documentary <i>Difficult Love</i>. The work provides a glimpse into her life and reveals the challenges faced by SA’s LGBT community.
Ahead of elections next year, President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party is using Zimbabwe’s churches to garner support. Watch footage exclusive to the <i>M&G</i> of church leaders preaching the Mugabe gospel to their congregations.
The Curriculum Development Project Trust, which provides safe spaces for women refugees and survivors of sexual violence across the country, is helping its wards rebuild their lives through the medium of art.