South Africa Mail & Guardian

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:42:31 +0000
Why we need to re-evaluate STEM education
STEM education must move beyond technical knowledge and memorisation to develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning and argumentation skills, says NWU's Dr Paul Iwuanyanwu.

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000
The VW Transporter: Built like the Ford Tourneo but not better
Ford’s VW Transporter might have the same vibe as the Tourneo Custom on the road but it’s not as practical on the inside

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:08:00 +0000
How to know whether to buy or rent
The same property in different cities will give you different outcomes. Here’s what to consider:

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Nearly new or brand new? What SA’s cheapest cars are worth after a year
Some entry-level models lose thousands early, while others remain close to their new car price

Sat, 23 May 2026 04:05:00 +0000
Whale strike risk rises as shipping surges off SA coast
Scientists warn that increasing global shipping traffic rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope is intensifying overlap with whale habitats off South Africa’s west coast, raising the risk of vessel strikes

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:05:40 +0000
Grey is winning winter again and New Balance knows it
As Johannesburg settles into winter, New Balance’s Grey Days campaign taps into the season’s biggest mood: comfort, layering and effortlessly cool grey sneakers

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:02:38 +0000
DA asks Public Protector to probe eThekwini ‘R2 500 bag of samp’ scandal
The DA has asked Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate eThekwini’s R280 million soup kitchen programme after alleging that suppliers charged more than R2 500 for a 10kg bag of samp that ordinarily retails for about R100

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:08:33 +0000
Singularity Summit Returns to inspire Africa’s future this October
Global thought leaders return to Johannesburg to explore AI, quantum computing, digital identity and the next era of human potential Singularity South Africa has confirmed that its flagship Summit will return to the Sandton Convention Centre in Johan...

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:54:08 +0000
Cryptic Crossword JDE 531
Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword. Clue of the week: 8 Lack of resistance in the end (6)

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:20:19 +0000
22 May 2026
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