South Africa Mail & Guardian

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:03:06 +0000
The sweet Caroline tour: A tribute to Neil Diamond
Celebrate the music of one of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters with The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond. Neil Diamond’s timeless songs, unmistakable voice, and extraordinary career, marked by multiple Top Ten hits, Gramm...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:13:29 +0000
Treasury says debt has peaked. Now the test is delivery
In an interview with the Mail & Guardian, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana explains why stabilising South Africa’s debt marks a turning point for the fiscus and why rail reform, infrastructure delivery and fiscal discipline will determine whet...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:12:58 +0000
Infrastructure funding is not the constraint. Governance is.
South Africa does not face a shortage of capital for infrastructure. It faces a shortage of institutions that are structurally ready to absorb it. This distinction is often overlooked in debates about infrastructure delivery. Funding gaps are frequen...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:18:42 +0000
Middle East mayhem set to crush SA wallets
As global tensions rise again, the real question is how much more can South African households absorb.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:26:10 +0000
48 Hours of Apex Legends: Local gaming personalities battle for the Red Bull Locked In title
48 Hours. 120 Gamers. One Epic Comeback. Step inside the Bellville Velodrome for Red Bull Locked In, where South Africa’s top gaming talent pushed their limits in a gruelling Apex Legends marathon

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
SA exposed as Middle East conflict pushes oil above $100
Surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict are exposing South Africa’s dependence on imported fuel, raising concerns about reserves, inflation and economic growth

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:50:47 +0000
Gauteng tables R179 billion budget, R1.4bn of which has been allocated to legislature and political parties
Panyaza Lesufi’s office has been given R1.6bn in 2026/2027

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:24:21 +0000
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 celebrates landmark success with presidential keynote and strong continental participation
The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), concluded with resounding success, bringing together policymakers, ministers, investors, utilities and i...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:05:47 +0000
Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, the family man
Like many of our struggle heroes, the many years he spent serving prison terms denied him a stable family life. This left his wife Cynthia, to raise their children largely alone as a single parent. He often expressed regret about not being present du...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:59:58 +0000
Rising oil prices threaten African economies, new analysis warns
Sub-Saharan Africa’s reliance on imported oil leaves countries exposed to economic shocks amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Rising crude and LNG prices threaten import bills, inflation and currency stability, particularly in nations with lo...

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