The residents of Braamfischerville have many housing complaints. They say that since they were relocated into their RDP houses five years ago, they have had numerous problems including flooding and impassable roads. The <i>M&G</i> went to Braamfischerville to investigate. Read the <a href="http://mg.co.za/article/2011-04-14-im-tired-of-living-like-this" target="_blank">story</a>
Supporters from as far as Limpopo picketed outside the South Gauteng High Court in support of Julius Malema during his battle with Afriforum for the right to sing the struggle song <i>Dubul’ibhunu</i>, translated as "Shoot the Boer". A confident Malema riled up his supporters after his third day in court, chanting the controversial lyrics.
The <i>M&G</i> has gained exclusive access to surveillance footage taken inside the Kimberley Prison, showing beatings and the humiliation of prisoners at the hands of warders.
Grammy-winning bassist Esperanza Spalding enchants the Cape Town International Jazz Festival audiences.
Esperanza Spalding: The first jazz artist to win a best newcomer award at the Grammys – now that’s something to sing about.
Jazz legend Wayne Shorter checking out the future where Disconnection is the Connection.
Médecins Sans Frontières reports on their success with decentralised multidrug-resistant tuberculosis care. With a new TB test and a community-based approach, they are able to get more patients on to treatment, sooner.
Drummer Cindy Blackman shares her thoughts with us about the life in jazz and the jazz in life.
Apartheid’s colour madness and SA’s national language crisis: The Flames and Simphiwe Dana in discussion at this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
A video clip depicting the SAPS’s tactical response team torturing a man has lent weight to widespread claims of police brutality during protests in Ermelo.