South Africa Mail & Guardian
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTSuspected wildlife syndicate linked to 468 parrot eggs seized at OR Tambo
A suspected wildlife trafficking syndicate has been linked to the smuggling of 468 parrot eggs through OR Tambo International Airport following the arrest of two Thai nationals.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTIs China really a champion of the Global South?
While China portrays itself as a champion of developing nations, its foreign policy reveals a status-quo superpower focused more on its geopolitical rivalry with the US than transforming the global order for the Global South.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTBuilding a human rights agenda fit for 21st-century realities
As aid cuts threaten essential healthcare and disillusionment grows, Africa faces a vital opportunity to renew and reimagine a human rights agenda fit for 21st-century realities.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTOpen source ecosystems defeat Washington’s attempts at technological partition
As Washington attempts to force countries into choosing sides in the AI race, thriving open-source ecosystems and developer adoption are undermining efforts to partition the global tech landscape.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTHonour the Women of 1956 by Funding Women’s Safety and Care
Despite declaring gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster, South Africa's government has failed to provide dedicated healthcare funding to support survivors. Investing in public health is crucial to truly empowering women.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTUkraine’s Plan A is peace
As Russia intensifies attacks on civilian infrastructure, Ukraine is bolstering its strike capabilities while reiterating that its primary goal remains a just and lasting peace.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTZimbabwe - DRC war - reflections as DRC commemorates its anniversary
Decades after regional wars reshaped the Democratic Republic of Congo, the nation remains caught between immense mineral wealth and persistent instability. Here is an analysis of its ongoing struggle for peace and development.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTForget countries; follow the corridors
A new report by Broll Property Group reveals that African real estate investment is shifting away from traditional geographic boundaries toward interconnected investment corridors driven by energy, trade, and digital infrastructure.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:27:40 GMTSouth Africa files dossier alleging Israel’s continued breaches of ICJ orders
South Africa has filed a new dossier with the International Court of Justice, asserting that Israel continues to breach binding provisional measures designed to protect Palestinian lives in Gaza.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTVery strong El Niño forecast for southern Africa this summer
Southern Africa is bracing for a very strong El Niño this summer, developing earlier than usual and set to peak between October and January, though experts caution precise regional impacts remain uncertain.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:12:02 GMT“I remembered…” A Tribute to Sol “Solrah” Rachilo
Sello Hatang reflects on the life and legacy of veteran actor Sol “Solrah” Rachilo, sharing personal memories of the late icon's touching acts of remembrance and the vital role of oral and living history in South Africa.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:48:04 GMTSAFA Ablution Facilities Tender
Statutory and Regulatory Compliance.
Tenderers must ensure compliance with:
SANS 10400 (National Building Regulations)
SABS standards applicable to construction materials and safety
CIDB grading requirements for contractors
Master Builder Associ...
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:02:47 GMTUN committee urges South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has called on South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups amid rising xenophobic violence, migrant killings, and mass displacements.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:30:30 GMTTEEKS on modern masculinity, Māori heritage and his first South African Tour
Acclaimed Māori soul singer TEEKS opens up ahead of his debut South African tour, discussing ancestral roots, decolonising modern masculinity, and the healing power of live music.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:09:27 GMTSouth Africa’s creator economy looks beyond brand deals for growth
South Africa’s creator economy is rapidly expanding into a viable commercial industry, offering new entrepreneurial opportunities for youth while sparking calls for collective bargaining and fairer monetisation.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:02:39 GMTHow ‘Sebata’ found the beast within
Filmmakers Norman Maake and Princess Zinzi Mhlongo reveal how their award-winning supernatural crime thriller, Sebata: The Beast, captures authentic African horror on the streets of Johannesburg.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:57:45 GMTStacey-Lee May wants spinning to take its place on the world stage
Eldorado Park spin and stunt driver Stacey-Lee May is breaking barriers in motorsport, championing women behind the wheel, and taking South Africa's homegrown car spinning culture to the international stage.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:54:10 GMTA taste of South Africa comes to the UK
Bringing a taste of home to the UK, Zambezi Fest in Northampton gathers the Southern African diaspora for four days of traditional food, live music, storytelling, and a live Springboks match screening.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:49:16 GMTAnatomy of an adaptation
South African literature is fuelling a vibrant television renaissance, as producers transform acclaimed local novels like Angela Makholwa's Critical But Stable into compelling, culturally resonant screen dramas.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:44:21 GMTDr Buselaphi Gxowa: a living blueprint of Maskandi
Across nearly three decades and 21 awards, Maskandi icon Dr Buselaphi Gxowa reflects on challenging gender misconceptions in traditional music, preserving amahubo and inspiring new generations.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:36:29 GMTGig Guide:
Crowned: The Comedy Shutdown
hits The Market Theatre, Easy Freak releases
Only Like You Do
and Mahikeng FM launches
#MakeMaftownGreatAgain
Explore the latest in local culture with a comedy showdown at The Market Theatre, Mahikeng FM's creative economy initiative, and Easy Freak's latest single.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:25:03 GMTEmpowering boys, building future leaders
The Empowering the Boychild initiative has hosted its milestone 25th workshop in Alexandra, connecting 50 young boys with prominent community leaders, professionals, and mentors to foster education and leadership.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:22:11 GMTJamaica 64 celebrated through sport
The High Commission of Jamaica in Pretoria marked Jamaica's 64th Independence with a vibrant Jamaica 64 Sports Day, bringing together members of the diplomatic community, friends of Jamaica and guests for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie an...
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:20:26 GMTTapping into Africa's potential
Africa's economic narrative is changing — driven not by sentiment but by investment, infrastructure, innovation and a growing determination to turn the continent's enormous potential into tangible opportunities.
This was the message at a recent en...
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMTThe cash is frozen; the network isn't
Despite asset forfeiture orders and frozen bank accounts, high-profile accused continue to afford elite legal teams. An examination of POCA safeguards, third-party funding networks, and the challenge of tracing money in South Africa's justice system.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:15:00 GMTSugar sector feels the squeeze
Rising sugar imports from countries like Brazil and India are threatening thousands of local jobs, sparking urgent calls from industry and labour for the government to fast-track protective tariff adjustments.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:10:00 GMT'We're prisoners in our own homes'
Westbury residents express deep frustration over relentless gang wars, unfulfilled government promises, and an escalating distrust of police during a Gun Free South Africa dialogue.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:05:00 GMTCele tears into apartheid operatives
Former police commissioner and minister Bheki Cele testified before the Khampepe Commission investigating delayed TRC cases, facing questions on missing anti-apartheid activists and funding for apartheid operatives.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTThe bluebuck, rebuilt
More than two centuries after the bluebuck vanished from the Western Cape, biotech firm Colossal Biosciences is attempting to genetically reconstruct the extinct antelope. However, scientists and conservationists question whether recreating its DNA i...
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTMatlala pins blame on Mkhwanazi
Testifying before the commission of inquiry, alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala challenged KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's version of their secret meeting, claiming he was targeted after it took place.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTEnduring sprint king Akani Simbine
Akani Simbine has claimed South Africa's highest individual sporting honour, being crowned Sports Star of the Year at the 19th SA Sports Awards in Sun City.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTVehicle sales surge but buyers hit the brakes on vehicles beyond R500K
As soaring vehicle prices alienate everyday buyers, South Africa's automotive market is splitting at the R500 000 mark, fuelling a surge in used cars, Asian value brands, and affordable new energy vehicles.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTEditorial: The killing fields of Westbury
Gang turf wars and illicit firearms are devastating Westbury and surrounding areas in Johannesburg, prompting urgent community and city action against escalating gun violence.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTMarriage Bill won't stop 'ukuthwala'
South Africa's proposed Marriage Bill aims to curb child and forced marriages, but researchers warn that legal prohibitions alone cannot end violent ukuthwala without addressing socially sanctioned norms.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTWomen's Month must move beyond survival
Moving beyond celebrations of resilience, tackling intimate partner violence in South Africa requires integrating economic independence, multidisciplinary support, and genuine survivor agency.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTCoalitions Bill heralds new political era
As coalition governments become the norm across South Africa's municipalities, Parliament is weighing the Coalitions Bill with key governance and stability lessons drawn from Denmark.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTAfrica would do well to note China's rise
Defying Western forecasts of stagnation, China has broken into the world's top 10 innovative nations. An analysis of the strategic policies, R&D investments, and institutions behind its rise offers crucial lessons for Africa.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTZimbabwe: When the grave digs itself
Zimbabwe's proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No 3 extends presidential terms and criminalises communication with foreign entities, threatening the core of the country's democracy.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTCongo remembers as the world forgets
Decades after the outbreak of the Second Congo War, the victims of relentless conflict in eastern Congo remain largely forgotten by the international community. Yet local heroes like Dr Jo Lusi and Mama Jeanne Banyere continue to treat survivors and ...
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTArduous road to a liberated Palestine
Examining the Palestinian struggle through the longue durée reveals how enduring resistance, sumud, and South–South solidarity challenge global imperialism and illuminate the arduous path to liberation.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:54:53 GMTFifth arrest warrant adds to Mkhwanazi’s mounting legal troubles
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been served with a fifth arrest warrant in connection with the blue-lights investigation involving businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:15:40 GMTThirza’s beautiful trash lures you in
Dutch artist Thirza Schaap collects ocean plastic from South Africa’s beaches, transforming discarded marine debris into seductive sculptures and photographs in her latest exhibition, 'After the Tide'.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:42:04 GMTCanned sardines safe to eat despite pilchard herpesvirus, authorities say
South African authorities confirm commercially canned sardines remain safe to eat despite the detection of pilchard herpesvirus in wild populations, but warn against collecting dead fish from beaches.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:25:38 GMTJordaan fraud case back in court amid delay fight
SAFA president Danny Jordaan and his co-accused return to the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court as the state pushes to advance the protracted R1 million fraud and theft case to trial.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:41:46 GMTThe Invisible Workload: How Women’s Many Roles Impact Career Advancement and How Technology Can Help
Beyond workplace bias, the invisible mental and logistical load of caregiving holds women back from senior leadership and entrepreneurial growth. Here is how technology and structural reform can help.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:40:06 GMTMatlala denies improper links to former KZN Hawks head Senona
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that his relationship with former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona was strictly 'brotherly', denying allegations of corrupt dealings.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:37:28 GMTAccountable to no one - SAFA’s governance failures are stalling Bafana’s new era
Parliamentary tensions erupt as Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie demands the return of R30-million in VAR funds from SAFA while slamming wage disparity in negotiations for new Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:28:44 GMTTiny bees, big job: tracking pesticide pollution in Africa’s water
Researchers at the University of Pretoria propose using honey bees as low-cost bioindicators to detect pesticide pollution in sub-Saharan Africa's water, addressing critical gaps in environmental monitoring.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:27:32 GMTThe IDC-Vision sweet deal deserves scrutiny, not scorn
An examination of the IDC's equity partnership with Vision Sugar Group in Tongaat Hulett reveals a strategic pan-African deal that converted distressed debt into productive ownership while safeguarding 250,000 livelihoods.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:50:14 GMTCash-strapped spurges million pursuing reinstated official
The cash-strapped Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality (NMMDM) has been accused of abusing its limited financial resources by pursuing a legal matter against Democratic Alliance councillor Cornél Dreyer following his recent reinstatement as cha...