South Africa Mail & Guardian

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:10:51 +0000
MK Party to oppose Gauteng provincial budget over ANC snub
The MK Party says it will oppose the Gauteng provincial budget after the ANC snubbed its requests on KwaZulu-Natal, while the EFF also withholds support over the insourcing of security staff

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:12:59 +0000
MK bid to block Batohi pension tests limits of presidential power
The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in the MK Party’s urgent application to block Shamila Batohi’s pension, after hearing arguments on urgency and the legality of withholding state-funded benefits

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:31:41 +0000
University of Pretoria study challenges ‘70% wildlife decline’ narrative
A new study co-authored by a University of Pretoria conservation scientist argues that widely cited claims of catastrophic global wildlife decline may overstate biodiversity loss in Africa

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:28:36 +0000
Chinette Gallichan killed in Johannesburg CBD: ‘attack on rule of law’
Labour lawyer Chinette Gallichan was fatally shot outside the CCMA offices in Johannesburg CBD. Civil society groups say the attack represents a threat to South Africa’s rule of law, highlighting rising risks faced by legal professionals in the jus...

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:24:10 +0000
Thando Mama steals the spotlight at Spier Light Art Festival
A twilight visit to Spier Light Art unfolds into a layered reflection, as two voices capture the power, intimacy and meaning of contemporary South African art

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0000
Police Commissioner Masemola served with warrant for involvement in Matlala’s R360 million Medicare24 contract
Matlala’s Medicare24 contract was approved during Masemola’s tenure and later cancelled by the police commissioner after reports of poor service delivery and illegal procurement

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:19:29 +0000
NPA must prosecute Mbalula for 2016 Dubai trip to manage relations with the US, says AfriForum
Gerrie Nel said AfriForum was looking at developing the law to privately prosecute politicians such as the ANC secretary general for corruption

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:19:44 +0000
EXCLUSIVE: Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine speaks to M&G from exile in the US, calls for sanctions against Museveni
Exiled politician calls for sanctions against President Yoweri Museveni’s regime

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:10:39 +0000
Senzo Mchunu speaks after 12 cops arrested over R360m Medicare contract
The suspended police minister says the arrests are only the beginning and that his actions, alongside Idac investigations, were key to stopping the illegal contract

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:34:50 +0000
SA golf fans make LIV Golf debut at Steyn City unforgettable
After a record-breaking debut drawing 100 000 fans, Bryson DeChambeau’s emotional victory at Steyn City cemented LIV Golf South Africa’s legacy. Officials have confirmed the tournament will return from April 22 to 25 in 2027

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