South Africa Mail & Guardian

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000
Mathjabeng in financial freefall
The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Safety vs profit in building sector
Cutting corners while balancing construction pressure and tight deadlines can be fatal

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:13:03 +0000
Marion Island team to be evacuated after polar diesel shortage delays SA Agulhas II voyage
The environment minister has ordered the evacuation of the Marion Island overwintering team after shortages of fuel additives delayed the SA Agulhas II relief voyage to the remote sub-Antarctic base

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:46:19 +0000
Madlanga commission rejects Brown Mogotsi’s bid to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson
The Madlanga commission on Friday dismissed an application by North West businessman Brown Mogotsi to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson, rejecting claims of bias and unfair prejudice. Mogotsi alleged that Chaskalson had promised to protect hi...

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:28 +0000
Agriculture minister bans toxic pesticide tied to Soweto child deaths
SA has banned the toxic pesticide, terbufos, after the deaths of six Soweto children and hundreds of poisoning cases linked to the chemical

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:44:39 +0000
Your savings just got a major boost from the government. Now’s the time to make the most of it.
There has never been a better time to be a saver in South Africa! From 1 March 2026, the government increased the amount you can invest in a tax-free savings (TFSA) or Tax-Free Fixed Deposit account from R36 000 to R46 000 a year- and what’s great ...

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:52:01 +0000
Cryptic Crossword JDE 530
Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword. Clue of the week: 28 Hadedas throw party in hell (5)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:33:00 +0000
15 May 2026
The Mail & Guardian Digital Edition - 15 May 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:35:00 +0000
It is time for the Second Republic
Our private and political lives are always punctuated by upheavals and storms. These moments signal the direction we should take.  The unfolding political and economic crisis in South Africa presents a rich opportunity to chart a revolutionary p...

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:35:00 +0000
Axe falls on Sisisi Tolashe
Ramaphosa appointed Sindisiwe Chikunga, the minister of women, youth and persons with disabilities, as interim minister of social development

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