Latest Reuters report finds rising concerns about misinformation among South African news consumers
The report found that interest in politics had also dwindled among the country’s news readers
Chris Roper
Digital pioneer whose kindness stood out
Matthew Buckland, 1974-2019
Christianity is the enemy of Christianity
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s call for religion to influence the laws that govern the country could lead to the oppression of other religions.
Fat cats fall out: Sisulu vs Kasrils
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu takes on Ronnie Kasrils and allows us insight into the truth of what it means to be an ANC politician, writes Chris Roper.
I’m over Outa
Outa’s press release paints its opposition to paying tolls as a mighty crusade. But there are much more important battles to fight.
Pistorius ‘spike’ breaks journalism!
Chris Roper reflects on the end of traditional media and why we are the tabloid nation now.
The lies Nelson Mandela taught us
Chris Roper examines the myths and lies created by former president Nelson Mandela.
The day we broke Nkandla
In November 2009, Chris Roper and Mandy Rossouw stumbled upon the start of what would become Zuma’s Nkandla home. Chris looks back.
‘White Widow’: Language as terrorism
A debate around the term "White Widow" has raged in the M&G newsroom, with some feeling it’s racist. Chris Roper weighs in on the argument.
ANC: Devious or Dim?
The ANC claims they’re vindicated by a Press Council verdict on a recent M&G headline. Play "Devious, or Dim?". You be the judge.
Looking Glass Wars: Lady Gaga, enemy of democracy
Lady Gaga disallowing news photographers at her concert is hardly a threat to democracy and the country’s Constitution, writes Chris Roper.
Looking-Glass Wars: Ubuntu in the bathroom
A public discussion around Adriaan Basson’s new book has given Chris Roper a sleepless night.
Little Heart breathes new life into Fetish
Little Heart is an album that will win Fetish many new fans, while remaining true to the dark vision that converted so many people at the beginning.
Die Antwoord is my pimp
Chris Roper says Die Antwoord’s reaction to his review of their album "SOS" was a cry for attention from the South African audience.
Bob Dylan’s Tempest: A privilege to listen to
Chris Roper finds Bob Dylan’s Tempest isn’t a great Dylan album – and it doesn’t have to be, because it’s still one of 2012’s finest offerings.
Comedy, that cruel mistress
Chris Roper was in the audience at Comedy Central’s roast of Steve Hofmeyr. But the evening of laughter left him terminally depressed.
Khanyi Mbau: Bling and nothingness
Mail & Guardian Online editor Chris Roper battles to find significance in socialite Khanyi Mbau’s tell-all biography.
Death of an online whizzkid
Antonie Roux was a true online person, and it’s no exaggeration to claim he shaped much of what the internet in SA has become, writes Chris Roper.
Derek Gripper: Griot tradition will do Malians proud
Derek Gripper’s transcendental guitar music does sublime justice to the Griots and their remarkable instrument called the kora, writes Chris Roper.
So … we built a new website
We’ve built a new M&G site to cater for the powerful new tools available to journalists and readers.
Drawing a fine line between order and chaos
To tell you what Neil Le Roux’s monochrome work means appears to need a paradoxically massive vocabulary.
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Not the POIB advert
Government was kind enough to spend some of our money selling the secrecy Bill to us. Here’s a translation of what they really meant.
Think about the children who cannot spell ‘refugee’
<b>Chris Roper</b> looks at what is needed to revitalise the news and stop beating about the bush when confronting our social ills.
In bun we trust
A Christian, a Muslim and an atheist walk into a Woolworths. This can only end badly.
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Rock ‘n roll gem
On this, their fourth album, Van Coke Kartel earn the right to command our respect.
Caught up in digital hedonism
Tough choices are called for when you are overloaded with film, music and interactive media says Chris Roper about the South by South-west festival.
This is not a review
This is not a blurb introducing an article by <b>Chris Roper</b> raving about the best Design Indaba yet.
Cruising the dream on a retro-styled Seventy-Two
Harley-Davidson doesn’t sell motorcycles — it sells lifestyles named Softail, Dyna Switchback and V-Rod that their owners cherish like artworks.
Right, the mandie starts here
Mandela’s face on our notes more pleasing to the Western world.
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One giant leap for the faithless
<b>Chris Roper</b> is happy to live in a country where we believe in zombies and tokoloshes but is concerned we’ll start believing in politicians too.
Marking time with beefcake in the buff
<b>Chris Roper</b> takes a closer look at one of the more retarded manifestations of popular culture — Cosmo’s Sexiest SA Men Calendar for 2012.
Jesus, Smurfs and Nonhle Thema
Chris Roper muses on the genius that is Nonhle Thema.