South Africa Mail & Guardian

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:24:52 +0000
Top-performing funds: navigating markets in a changing global landscape
The global investment environment has become increasingly complex, shaped by geopolitical tensions, technological disruption and shifting economic alliances. In such conditions, identifying fund managers able to navigate volatility while maintaining ...

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:48:00 +0000
‘Zombie’ nuclear project: Nuclear-1  environmental authorisation faces legal battle
Environmental justice organisations have launched a high court challenge against Eskom’s proposed Nuclear-1 power station, arguing that the 2017 environmental authorisation, upheld by Dion George in 2025, breached South Africa’s environmental law...

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0000
A right royal salute: The life and legacy of King Goodwill Zwelithini
Monarch’s nearly five-decade reign bridged apartheid, democracy and modern South Africa, leaving a lasting mark on Zulu cultural identity and traditional leadership

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000
ANC weighs up wooing the DA in Gauteng 
Party internal sources say the DA is not fishing in the same pond with them and that the other parties are contesting its base

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000
Eid Mubarak in a world on fire, at war
This year’s Eid is not naïve. It does not pretend the world is at peace. It does not ignore the children buried under rubble, the families displaced, the cities reduced to ash

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0000
A glance beyond the 6 July presser
The public confrontation between senior officials, the establishment of inquiries and the intense public debate surrounding the allegations all indicate that accountability mechanisms, although imperfect, are still functioning

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:19:00 +0000
Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival Weekend
Two major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:15:00 +0000
After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?
As Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:15:00 +0000
SA warns of economic shock as Iran war expands
Iranian retaliation and Israeli air strikes are spreading across Gulf states and Lebanon, rattling energy markets and exposing deep divisions at the United Nations

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:12:00 +0000
From Soweto to the West End: ‘Inala’ brings South Africa’s voice to London
A Grammy-nominated Zulu ballet production is captivating audiences in London’s West End, blending music inspired by Joseph Shabalala, dance and storytelling into an immersive celebration of South African culture

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