South Africa Mail & Guardian

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
COP30: Nations chose unity, science and economic common sense amid ‘stormy political waters’
Countries are ‘still in the climate fight’, the United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell said

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
How Big Tobacco stalls SA’s smoking and vaping law
When first introduced, strict rules on tobacco advertising in South Africa helped cut smoking from 32% to 24% over a decade. But 20 years later, adult smoking prevalence has stagnated at around 20%

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:14:00 +0000
Andrew Chauke acted outside prosecutorial jurisdiction, says NPA boss Shamila Batohi
The national director of public prosecutions said the suspended Gauteng director of public prosecutions’ actions in a KwaZulu-Natal case were politically motivated

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Rediscovery of South Africa’s most endangered bird sparks hope
Fewer than 340 Botha’s Larks remain in the wild

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:05:26 +0000
West Coast National Park sees historic leopard return after 170 years
The return underscores the importance of wildlife corridors, habitat protection and coexistence with local communities

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:45:00 +0000
G20 presidency handover to the US set for Tuesday, Dirco director general Zane Dangor says
Dangor said the US argument that if one G20 member was absent from the leaders summit, then there could be no consensus, had been voted down

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:59:17 +0000
EThekwini metro accused of protecting senior official facing sexual harassment allegations
The alleged victim has had to be hospitalised and receive trauma counselling several times over the ordeal, internal sources said

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:13:40 +0000
WE ARE HIRING: Senior Reporter X 2- POLITICS
The Mail & Guardian is seeking a savvy, sharp-eyed Political Journalist to drive coverage of South Africa’s most pressing political developments. You will report with rigour, clarity and independence in an era that demands fearless journalism

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:02:20 +0000
Erdoğan backs SA on Palestine, eyes bigger trade push after G20 summit
The Turkish president pledged deeper trade and strategic cooperation with South Africa while reaffirming his strong support for its stance on the Palestinian cause

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:13:00 +0000
‘World not doing tit for tat with US,’ WTO head says at G20 summit
Director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said South Africa’s G20 presidency highlighted the importance of trade within WTO rules and reforming the system through local mineral beneficiation

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