South Africa Mail & Guardian

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:01:36 +0000
MP Fadiel Adams remanded in custody as state opposes bail over ‘fugitive’ remarks
The state accused the National Cape Congress leader of abusing his parliamentary status and interfering with witnesses linked to the Sindiso Magaqa assassination case

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:46:33 +0000
South Africans are in a suburban arms race
Reducing fear of crime sustainably depends on building stronger social cohesion, improving access to economic opportunity and addressing deep structural divides.

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:35:22 +0000
Investment and  discovery in Tunisia
Whether through high-level platforms like Fita or its vibrant tourism offerings, the country continues to position itself as a key player in Africa’s future while inviting the world to discover its timeless charm

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
Is Ngcukaitobi being set up against black empowerment?
The Bar will invoke the cab-rank rule, which generally requires counsel to accept a brief in a field where they practise, even when they dislike the client or cause. Yet the rule allows refusal where conflicts, competence, availability, improper inst...

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:47:34 +0000
Editorial: IDC decline should be arrested
Let us be fair: allegations of a deteriorating corporate culture within the institution remain just that—allegations—until proven otherwise. However, the issues presented to us over the past few weeks do raise an important question: what is happe...

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:30:00 +0000
Billy Monama is staging a revival of memory
The Rebirth of Ubuntu returns with a focus on legacy, as Billy Monama pushes for music that remembers, questions and resonates beyond the stage

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:30:00 +0000
D-Day for Ramaphosa
The case in the apex court concerns an application by the EFF and the ATM after parliament rejected a Section 89 panel report that found a prima facie case requiring further investigation into allegations linked to Phala Phala

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:29:41 +0000
ANC faces local poll backlash
Political experts say fragmented opposition politics and worsening municipal governance will define South Africa’s first post-GNU local elections and that it’s not looking good for the ANC

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:26:58 +0000
Parliament intensifies scrutiny of Sasol
Parliament’s portfolio committee on forestry, fisheries and environment is widening its oversight into Sasol after receiving protected disclosures from environmental whistleblower Ian Erasmus

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:25:00 +0000
Inside the R1.1bn SA Steel Mills deal now under scrutiny
Previously unreported affidavits have raised serious questions about the Industrial Development Corporation’s R1.1billion funding to SA Steel Mills, including allegations of weak due diligence, disputed financial records and internal accountability...

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