South Africa Mail & Guardian

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:55:08 +0000
Floods expose shortcomings in North West disaster response systems
Flooding in several parts of the province has left communities isolated, while damaged infrastructure has complicated rescue efforts.

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:04:00 +0000
Why simplicity is becoming the new currency in trading
Markets have always been complex. What’s changed is how quickly that complexity reaches everyday traders – and how convincingly it can be disguised. In the past year alone, South African regulators have warned repeatedly about fake tradin...

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:20:00 +0000
Why resilience matters most in African agriculture now
African agriculture is entering a period where resilience will be determined heavily by access to capital and the ability to remain operational under unstable conditions that may persist for extended periods

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Whose finger on the switch? The case for energy sovereignty in Africa
Energy insecurity turns treatable illness into financial crisis. Health resilience depends on energy sovereignty. Health systems cannot function reliably when they depend on volatile global fuel markets.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:08:56 +0000
Malawi’s solar push bypasses its poorest
A peer-reviewed study finds wealth inequality is locking the poorest households out of solar electrification

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:03:46 +0000
Warrant officer Phakula accuses Feroz Khan of orchestrating arrest to derail cocaine bust
Phakula says Khan orchestrated the arrest of four police officials at the scene to shift attention away from the investigation and let the ‘real perpetrators’ walk free

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:32:42 +0000
Africa’s Travel Indaba boosts Durban economy and drives African tourism growth
Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to generate millions for Durban’s economy while showcasing African tourism growth, conservation and regional travel opportunities

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:23:36 +0000
Oscar-nominated The Voice of Hind Rajab comes to SA cinemas
The internationally recognised film reconstructs the final hours of Palestinian child Hind Rajab in Gaza, will screen in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town this May

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:41:09 +0000
Cultural pioneer Maria McCloy dies at 50
Maria McCloy helped define post-apartheid urban culture through fashion, media, music and an uncompromising commitment to South Africa’s creative spirit

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:31:12 +0000
Malawi’s century-old witchcraft law leaves door open to mob killings
Seven deaths in southern Malawi expose legal gaps, weak prosecutions and a colonial law that authorities say is no longer fit to manage modern waves of panic-driven violence

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