South Africa Mail & Guardian

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:01:59 +0000
It’s never too early or too late to start investing
Ask most South Africans why they haven’t started investing yet, and you’ll probably hear the same answers: “I’m too young to worry about that, I’ve got time later.” “It’s too late for me now.” “I don’t have e...

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:24:19 +0000
Mbalula: ‘I don’t care about your support. I won’t be blackmailed for 2027’
Speaking at the West Rand regional conference, the ANC secretary-general defended his leadership, rejected factional pressure and called for an end to corruption, factionalism and ‘tender politics’ in the party

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:44:09 +0000
Tata Tiago review: Why the budget hatchback is Tata’s true SA comeback hero
After being left underwhelmed by Tata’s pricier premium offerings, we hop into the entry-level Tiago hatchback to find a solid, stylish and fuel-efficient budget contender that knows its role

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:42:14 +0000
High-goal drama and vibrant fashion collide at the 2026 Nedbank International Polo
Team USA defeated South Africa 13-8 in a thrilling tie-breaker at the 2026 Nedbank International Polo, a spectacular Sandton event blending world-class sport with bold, colourful African fashion

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:20 +0000
Gaza, philanthropy and power: Dis-Chem drawn into online political storm
Calls to boycott Dis-Chem are intensifying after major shareholder Mark Saltzman attacked journalist Redi Tlhabi over Gaza on social media. The confrontation has sparked wider debate around corporate neutrality, philanthropy, Zionism, public accounta...

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:34:02 +0000
Constitutional Court ‘overburdened and undercapacitated’, says Freedom Under Law
In its new report, Freedom Under Law says the caseload of the apex court has tripled, leading to delayed judgments that negatively affect public confidence in the judiciary

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:44:02 +0000
Teremana’s South African launch turns tequila tasting into a lesson in patience
At Teremana’s South African launch, additive-free tequila, oak-barrel ageing and slow sipping transformed an ordinary tasting into an education in craft and flavour

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:40:40 +0000
President Cyril Ramaphosa bestows National Orders, placing a distinct emphasis on honouring musicians
Most of this year’s recipients of the Order of Ikhamanga, which recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport, were musicians

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:45:22 +0000
Defunct Malawian Bank seeks $552m compensation
A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:40:30 +0000
MK Party axes Nhlamulo Ndhlela as spokesperson and MP
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

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