A different, better South Africa needs more than just blaming the ANC
We need to begin any analysis with the realisation that capitalism has few winners
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Objects of Desire by Jordan Schmidt
The rare Shelby Daytona, a prized possession among car enthusiasts, and the Nissan R34, a sought-after sports car
The birth of an anti-apartheid warrior
An edited extract from Rory Riordan’s book ‘Apartheid Stalingrad’, in which he explores the struggle in the Eastern Cape in the 1980s
Sudan refugees face soaring rent prices in Cairo
As 250 000 people fled air strikes, street battles, looting and sexual violence, property owners in the Egyptian capital saw an opportunity
Threatened Ethiopian cabaret lives to dance another day
Decades-old venue in Ethiopia’s capital is a repository for the country’s culture
This is Jo’burg Season 1 Episode 9
In the 1980s Capital Radio 604 was more than just a cool station broadcasting from the hippy haven of Port St John’s on the Wild Coast. It’s small, but effective news team was based in Jo’burg, from where they tackled the state, one bulletin at a time
De Lille emphasises need to grow tourism on visit to Kruger
The department has given R76.1 million for energy and water-saving measures at tourism sites as part of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme, Patricia de Lille says
Trouble in the Holy Land – will America take a stand?
Instead of remaining silent, Israel’s long-time friend must fight for the rights and freedoms that are inalienable on its own soi
War memorials, a cautionary memory bank for peace
South Africa’s part in World War I shows the importance of collective memory in recalling the ignored names of those who died in service
Joburg inner city explosion ‘task is complex’, says city manager
The city has identified three possible causes, but one of them is the most likely source of the blast
Editorial: Mandela would resent the statues
The government is yet to say how much it cost to commission the statues but no matter how much it spent, this would have made some difference in the lives of the people of Mthatha
Disentangle ourselves from our trauma
‘We can deny our experience but our body remembers,’ Jeanne McElvaney wrote in her book, ‘Spirit Unbroken: Abby’s Story’
On the frontline: Protecting children’s rights in Zimbabwe’s electoral climate
Despite the high court ruling against using schools during rallies and elections, political parties continue to use students and campuses
Digging deep on a serial killer
Documentary probes the case of Rosemary Ndlovu, who killed six people close to her
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‘Will Komati power station shift to renewable energy cater for everyone?’
Komati has been earmarked to be the facility pioneering the transition from coal to renewables in Mpumalanga
Zuma unable to stomach his own medicine
There is irony in Msholozi being forced under the heel of the monstrous correctional services system he propped up – will he return behind bars?
Objects of Desire: Little luxuries
H&M taps Rich Mnisi, while candles provide a ‘scents’ of place
Homophobia wears pan-Africanist regalia
A political party marching with rainbow colours can itself be a revolutionary act
Can taking two pills a week slow down TB in South Africa?
Nhe new guidelines say anyone who has a big chance of getting infected can get access to preventive medicines
National Health Insurance appoints two new chief directors
These two positions will oversee user and service provider management and healthcare benefits and provider payment design
Claims of Inkatha Freedom Party rift point to an agenda
Personal feelings towards Prince Buthelezi have resulted in inaccurate reporting
M&G announces a new board chairperson and an acting chief executive
M&G Media Limited director Thembisa Fakude has been seconded as the Mail & Guardian’s acting chief executive as Hoosain Karjieker shifts into the job of chairing M&G Media Limited board
Nelson Mandela’s legacy: Striving for a liberated society
A world where where individual well-being is measured by collective prosperity is within our reach if we are prepared to put in the hard work that it requires
Jan Oberholzer to leave Eskom
Former CEO will depart the utility at the end of the month
India’s possible ban on rice exports presents a risk to global food prices
South Africa may well need to consider new sources of rice imports
Fresh scramble for Africa’s critical minerals
The continent’s first Critical Minerals Summit sees global powers lining up to secure mineral supplies for the energy transition
Koeberg repair delays add to load-shedding woes
Two units at the nuclear power station will be out of action in September, meaning the loss of about 1 840 megawatts or about two stages of load-shedding
Senzo Meyiwa: New judge restarts murder trial, nullifies all previous court proceedings
The defence says it needs to confirm its financial instructions from legal aid before commencing with the trial
Pandemic: The Russian role in Africa
An edited excerpt from Samuel Ramani’s book in which he examines Russia’s policy on the continent in relation to the pandemic
Dj Lag: Music was my ticket to the world
DJ Lag, also known as the King of Gqom, has grown from strength to strength in his career
Mandela’s persisting potency
Madiba’s dream of national unity refuses to die decades after he was our first democratic leader
