As quantum computing edges closer to practical reality and artificial intelligence continues to accelerate, Singularity South Africa has announced another wave of influential speakers for the 2026 Summit, taking place in collaboration with Old Mutual...

A poignant reflection on the life and legacy of jazz maestro Abdullah Ibrahim, delving into his complex personality, his resistance to being defined by 'Mannenberg', and his profound journey of identity through music. This article offers an intimate ...

A vibrant vogue-opera celebrates anti-apartheid and LGBTQ+ activist Simon Nkoli, blending history, spectacle and political resistance with dazzling theatrical flair. The production, 'Nkoli: a fierce and fabulous life', honours a lesser-known but cruc...

Sophie Joans and Mxolisi Masilela, both recipients of the Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans recognition, are theatre-makers who built their own spaces in the industry. Now, they bring their founding energy to the National Arts Festival i...

Santu Mofokeng's photographs invite viewers to slow down and recognise the humanity of people beyond their circumstances. His work, which challenged conventional struggle photography, is celebrated in the 'Rumours/2026' exhibition, reminding us how h...

Thandi Moagi's debut novel, Wisani and the Bafokeng Brothers, draws inspiration from the vibrant streets of Soweto and the mountainous landscapes of Lesotho. This compelling story explores themes of love, loyalty, family, and survival within a danger...

Get ready for a dose of local entertainment! 'Dear Sis Dolly' brings heart and humour to South African cinemas, while jazz vocalists Rorisang Sechele and Somi release their latest captivating music. Discover the stories behind these exciting new rele...

Malawi ranks third in Africa for public confidence in its courts, according to the Afrobarometer Round 10 survey. However, this high trust masks a severe structural crisis where poverty, understaffing, and incomplete reforms deny most Malawians real ...

Explore 'The Trials of Winnie Mandela', a Netflix documentary that offers an authentic, nuanced portrayal of one of South Africa's most fascinating and contested figures. Co-produced by her granddaughters, Swati Dlamini-Mandela and Zaziwe Dlamini-Man...

South African billionaire Robert Gumede and Zimbabwean deal-maker Rute Moyo have joined forces through their Vision Sugar Group to rescue the beleaguered sugar giant Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL). The withdrawal of a liquidation application signals a ...

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis’s decision to seek sweeping changes to the party’s representation in the government of national unity (GNU) has ruffled feathers and triggered anger and confusion among senior party leaders. Insi...

South Africa is hurtling towards a precipice pushed by a toxic mix of economic despair, populist political posturing and systemic state failure that threatens to ignite widespread social instability, while a government caught unaware implements a “...

Parliament’s impeachment committee has decided to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to halt the impeachment proceedings over Phala Phala. Ramaphosa asked the Western Cape High Court for an urgent interdict after he challenged the validity of...

Growing criticism across Africa questions South Africa's handling of migration, with countries like the Republic of Congo and Malawi initiating repatriation. The backlash is impacting South African businesses and artists, raising concerns about the n...

Cash-strapped Merafong City Local Municipality has spent almost half its R2.6 billion annual budget on professional services while failing to service its water and electricity bills. Senior sources allege conditional grants meant for service delivery...

BYD's entry into South Africa has dramatically reshaped the new-energy vehicle (NEV) landscape. After initially withholding sales figures, BYD's recent disclosure to Naamsa revealed its significant market impact, including record-breaking EV sales le...

A crucial agreement between the Robert Gumede-led Vision Group and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has successfully halted the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL), rescuing the SADC region's sugar industry from collapse and prote...

The violent death of Gcina Dhladhla at her Rosebank workplace is not an isolated incident but a stark revelation of systemic violence and exploitation woven into the fabric of South African institutions, reminiscent of the apartheid workplace regime....

Despite significant challenges including visa bans and exorbitant prices for tickets and accommodation, African teams are making a powerful statement at the World Cup. This tournament is proving to be a showcase of maturity and competitive spirit, wi...

The international community is finalising frameworks for the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, but a stark technological cleavage has emerged. The Global North uses advanced algorithmic systems at more than double the rate of the Global South, hig...

Zimbabwe is once again grappling with how leaders gain, maintain, and transfer power. Proposed constitutional amendments by the ruling Zanu-PF party aim to extend presidential terms and remove direct presidential elections, sparking a national debate...

A Zimbabwean expert argues that Africa's approach to China regarding critical minerals is outdated, rooted in Cold War politics and anti-colonial solidarity. The article contends that African governments must adopt a strategic, business-focused minds...

The cultural expectation of "Indoda must" (a man must provide) in South Africa has become a significant financial burden for many men, deeply influencing how worth, love, and responsibility are judged within relationships and society.

This article reflects on the growing trend of academic populism in higher education, particularly in South Africa, and its impact on genuine transformation. It argues that separating the language of transformation from ethical practices undermines cr...

In November 2025, South Africans united against gender-based violence. Yet, a troubling shift sees some women leading anti-foreigner campaigns, raising questions about who truly counts as a woman worth protecting and the true meaning of solidarity in...

Drawing parallels with Donald Trump's presidency, this article explores the potential emergence of a similar leader in South Africa and outlines critical steps citizens can take to protect their democracy. It highlights dangerous leadership traits an...

The 10th African Peace and Security Annual Conference (Apsaco) in Rabat, Morocco, reviewed a decade of Africa's evolving security landscape. Experts discussed persistent conflicts, governance challenges, peacekeeping evolution, terrorism, technologic...

The future of water security in South Africa will not be secured by infrastructure alone. It will be secured by people. More specifically, it will be secured by a generation of young South Africans equipped with the skills, opportunities, confidence ...

The attack on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra highlights a deeper objective in the Russia-Ukraine war: to erase memory and reshape historical narratives. This article explores why cultural heritage is a critical battleground in Russia's imperial project.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board has formally assumed oversight of a whistleblower complaint against chief executive Patrick Dlamini following a special meeting with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, amid an escalating dispute that has ...

South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini will perform music from his new album, The Myth We Choose, in Cape Town this Friday ahead of its release on Blue Note Records. Co-produced with his son Thingo, the album delves into how music shap...

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has expelled Duduzile Zuma-Sambhudla (https://mg.co.za/tag/duduzile-zuma-sambudla-incitement-charges/)and former national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela after it found them guilty of violating the party's constitution....

Connection creates opportunity. Opportunity drives progress. At its heart, connection is about access: access to information, skills, markets and networks that help people move forward. In South Africa, where inequality and exclusion still shape too ...

The parliamentary leader of the African Transformation Movement (ATM), Vuyo Zungula, is poised to become the party’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate, a decision reportedly made by senior party leaders.

The UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids is set to address the alarming decline in political will and funding, which threatens to unravel decades of progress in HIV prevention and treatment, especially in high-burden countries like Sout...

South African mothers, like Jacinta Zuma-Ngobese, are pleading for action against undocumented migrants involved in drug dealing and trafficking, speaking for millions whose children are falling victim to addiction. The crisis is devastating township...

South Africa’s digital landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological innovation, changing consumer behavior, and a convergence of traditional industries with modern technology. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than in the realm of on...

Effective border management is a public consensus in South Africa, but this article questions whether enforcement alone can solve migration pressures. It argues that migration is fundamentally a development phenomenon, driven by uneven opportunities ...

The cast of Sue Nyathi's viral Netflix adaptation, 'The Polygamist', delve into the series' intense themes of betrayal, desire, and emotional survival, reflecting on how the show mirrors modern relationship dynamics and the high cost of keeping up ap...

For many South Africans, retirement planning is seen as an accumulation exercise. However, the real challenge begins when the pay cheque stops, requiring careful thought about drawing a sustainable income amidst longer lifespans and volatile markets.

South Africa faces slow economic transformation, highlighted by a 32.7% unemployment rate and just 6.9% black ownership in its 60 largest listed companies. Speakers at the Top Empowerment Conference address the perceived failure of Black Economic Emp...

David Maynier has been appointed as the new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, a move welcomed by conservation and animal welfare organisations hoping for a renewed relationship with civil society. Maynier, previously Western Cape's...

Business leaders at the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference have highlighted compliance fatigue and unclear outcomes under South Africa's broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) policy, emphasising the urgent need for tangible inclusion result...

Businessman Kagiso Matjila has threatened the PIC, the Government Employees Pension Fund and PIC chief executive Patrick Dlamini with a R1 billion damages claim in an escalation of the battle over the Lanseria International Airport dispute. In a fin...

An ANC-led municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has spent over R50 million on a community hall that remains incomplete after 14 years, sparking outrage among residents who face severe service delivery backlogs and allege widespread corruption linked to the ...

More than a decade after electronic cigarettes arrived in South Africa with no regulation, the vape industry continues to thrive unchecked, leading to a growing teenage addiction problem. Researchers highlight the urgent need for the stalled Tobacco ...

South African curator Kamogelo Walaza, currently on residency in Germany, is challenging the conventional art world by spotlighting unfinished works and the artistic process. Her exhibition, Remnants of alchemy and trials and tribulations, invites ar...

A new Unicef analysis reveals that nearly half of the world's children, approximately 1.1 billion, are living with multiple, overlapping climate threats. These hazards, including floods, droughts, and extreme heat, are making basic activities like wa...

KwaZulu-Natal sugar giant Tongaat Hulett Ltd (THL) has been saved from liquidation after a binding agreement was reached between Business Rescue Practitioners, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), and the Vision Group. The deal thwarts a pot...

Democratic Alliance (DA) federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove John Steenhuisen as minister of agriculture. Hill-Lewis, who succeeded Steenhuisen as DA leader in April, has proposed a broader reshuffle of the...