A lens, pen and a cause
Three new books spotlight Indian South Africans who helped shape the nation — through resistance, reflection and reinvention in unexpected places
Mac Maharaj
Gordhan’s funeral marked by calls for renewal
Ramaphosa told mourners: ‘We will not let Pravin down’
Jacob Zuma not set to attend Pravin Gordhan’s funeral
The uMkhonto weSizwe party leadership is ‘not aware’ of any plan for Zuma to say goodbye to his former comrade
‘Prisoner 913’: The long, zigzagging path to Mandela’s release
A new book draws on the secret archive of NP justice minister Kobie Coetsee to paint a detailed picture of the lead-up to Nelson Mandela’s release. Shaun de Waal spoke to co-author Riaan de Villiers
Paul David stared down political Goliaths
The lawyer, whose sense of justice stayed with him till his death, was an unassuming but essential part of South Africa’s ongoing struggle for equality – and he never forgot his roots.
ANC vet: Cabal report is a ‘distortion of reality’
Mac Maharaj says the report is a "distortion of reality"
Editorial: Some freedom fighters are no longer honourable
The sacrifice in the fight for freedom and Zuma, the freedom fighter, should be honoured, but his presidency will be counted among history’s follies.
Unearthing a buried trail of lies of Mac Maharaj’s relationship with Shaik
Documents seen by the M&G have reopened questions on a Scorpion investigation regarding a series of payments to the presidential spokesperson.
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After six years, M&G can spill the beans on Mac Maharaj
Zuma’s artful dodger may be beyond criminal accountability but the NPA, and its contradictions, is not.
SCA dismisses Mac Maharaj gagging appeal, endorses transparency
Criminal charges were laid against three M&G staffers by presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj in November 2011.
Madonsela to investigate Mac Maharaj’s stay at ministerial estate
The former presidential spokesperson’s stay at a luxury housing estate in Pretoria "could amount to flagrant abuse of public resources".
No sound or fury as Mac Maharaj bows out
President Jacob Zuma’s number one is retiring, still vague and prickly but undeniably a shrewd strategist.
Mac Maharaj: In his own words
As presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj signs off, we take a look at some of the spin doctor’s most memorable quotes.
Struggle stalwart Mac Maharaj decides to call it a day
The presidential spokesperson, who is close to 80 years old, says it is time to "slow down".
Zuma not sidestepping duty to answer questions – presidency
Presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj says President Jacob Zuma is only required to answer questions by invitation, once per quarter.
Maharaj dismisses alleged involvement in spy tape collusion
Presidency Spokesperson Mac Maharaj rebuffs Mzi Khumalo’s claims on the spy tapes as ‘wild speculation’.
Mac Maharaj: Zuma has responded to all Nkandla reports
President Jacob Zuma included recommendations that Cabinet review its policy on presidential security and clearly define parameters for spending.
President Zuma hospitalised
Doctors have advised President Jacob Zuma to rest after he was admitted for tests on Saturday.
Propaganda ministry is a go – without Mac
What used to be communications becomes good old post and telecommunications again – while what should be "new communications" is simply propaganda.
Letters to the editor: May 9 to 15 2014
No convincing left-wing intellectual model exists to substantiate the aspirations and claims of a "developmental state", says one M&G reader.
The fine art of perfecting propaganda
The government plans to create a department of information after the elections, but it’s unclear what form the new ministry will take.
Maharaj for minister of propaganda
A restructured Cabinet is on the cards, with a new information ministry to clean up Jacob Zuma’s image and Baleka Mbete as second deputy president.
Marikana inquiry gets another extension
President Jacob Zuma has granted the Farlam Commission of Inquiry, probing the 2012 shootings in Marikana, another three months to complete its work.
Nkandla: The racist compound
On Friday, the Mail & Guardian will publish "Nkandla: The Great Unravelling" as an e-book. In this excerpt: how an ordinary word was turned racist.
Two deputies unconstitutional, says presidency
The presidency says reports claiming the possibility of two deputy presidents are incorrect, and such a move would be unconstitutional.
Zille defends her election tweet
The DA’s Helen Zille has said she "did not leak confidential info" and that the presidency overreacted to her attempt to encourage voters to register.
Presidency slaps Zille on the wrist for election tweet
The presidency says it takes serious exception to Helen Zille leaking confidential information regarding the announcement of the election date.
Pimples: ANC manifesto – let them eat cake
Jacob Zuma and the ANC put the fun in dysfunctional as they celebrate the party’s birthday. But a few bogeys manifest themselves.
Presidency update: Mandela remains critical but stable
While former president Nelson Mandela’s health fluctuates between stable and unstable, the presidency says he is demonstrating great resilience.
Pieter-Dirk Uys returns to Robben Island
His play "Panorama" made waves in the 1980s. Pieter-Dirk Uys recalls how he updated the story to write a novel with the island prison at its core.
Presidency: Mandela not vegetative
The presidency has denied that Madiba is in a "vegetative state" after reports emerged that he was being assisted by a life support machine.
Maharaj won’t comment on Mandela life support reports
CNN and Citizen report Nelson Mandela is on life support, and Mac Maharaj says commenting on the matter would break doctor/patient confidentiality.
