Sandile Memela’s argument begins with a convenient sanitising move. The anti-migrant marches, he argues here (https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026-07-09-the-truth-the-missing-link-in-the-parachute-journalism-drop/), were not intended to attack anyo...

Public Investment Corporation (PIC) chief executive Patrick Dlamini has been placed on precautionary suspension after the board resolved to invoke its whistleblower policy while allegations of impropriety against him are investigated. The decision f...

Zandile Gumede, former eThekwini mayor and long-standing ANC member, has officially defected to the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. Her unveiling in Durban signals a significant shift in KwaZulu-Natal's political landscape.

A church building collapse at eBuhleni village in Inanda, north of Durban, has left two congregants critically injured and a dozen others hospitalised. The incident occurred during the construction of a concrete retaining wall, trapping multiple peop...

Public Investment Corporation (PIC) chief executive Patrick Dlamini has been placed on precautionary suspension by the corporation’s board. This decision follows weeks of developments related to the PIC’s handling of the Lanseria Airport matter, ...

The inquest into the death of Anele Tembe, daughter of businessman Moses Tembe, has been postponed to September after the presiding magistrate fell ill. The hearing will examine the circumstances surrounding her fall from a Cape Town hotel in 2021 an...

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry adjourned proceedings after Advocate Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, was hospitalised before her testimony. Her evidence was expected to address allegations regarding her ha...

As South Africa hosts the African Ophthalmology Council Congress, ophthalmologist Dr. Mpopi Lenake highlights the critical need for stronger partnerships, research, and investment to improve access to specialist eye care and reduce preventable blindn...

The last person I expected to catch me off guard that summer’s evening was my 52-year-old aunt. We were roasting fresh maize around a fire in Chisamba, a rural farming town about 100km from Lusaka. “Is the injection which cures HIV available in...

The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) attempt to secure a plea and sentencing agreement with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala unravelled after the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria declared the agreement null and void. The deal fell apar...

South Africa's entrepreneurial landscape has long celebrated disruption. But the finalists announced for the fifth Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards suggest that the country's most ambitious founders are no longer chasing innovation for its own sake. ...

Chris Pappas, the acclaimed Democratic Alliance (DA) mayor of uMngeni local municipality, is set to seek re-election. His municipality, based in Howick, is the only council in KwaZulu-Natal where the DA holds an outright majority, a significant achie...

South Africa faces a severe crime crisis, with public trust in the criminal justice system at an all-time low. A recent survey reveals that 96.4% of respondents believe there is no justice for crime. This article argues for urgent constitutional refo...

The arrests of senior municipal managers and metro police leaders in Ekurhuleni point to a deeper reality: the possible convergence of organised crime, municipal administration, and law-enforcement structures, raising questions about the state of gov...

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada discusses his prestigious Purple Cap win at the 2026 Indian Premier League, balancing individual success with team heartbreak, and the profound significance of playing for the Proteas.

It's turning into a bakkie year for South Africa. Ford has updated the Ranger lineup, Toyota has launched the new Hilux, Isuzu has upgraded the D-Max and smaller Chinese brands are trying to disrupt the market with sub R500 000 tech-filled double cab...

Cape Town's property development sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the Western Cape Property Development Forum breaking attendance records. Premier Alan Winde and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis openly addressed challenges, from a severe hou...

South Africa isn't for the faint-hearted I really hope this isn't a tedious read. The ideas being shared here are far too important to be bungled by my incompetent writing, so bear with me please. To get you going, let me start off with a feeling....

The Embassy of Venezuela in Pretoria marked the 215th anniversary of the country’s Declaration of Independence with a solemn commemoration that focused on national resilience, remembrance and international solidarity following the devastating earth...

Fresh off the launch of the Chery plant in Rosslyn, the Mail&Guardian got an exclusive pre-test of the Lepas L6. As a new brand under the Chery umbrella, Lepas aims to offer European refinement without the hefty price tag, focusing on quiet luxury an...

Fish farmers at Dunga Beach, Kenya, faced constant dread from sudden mass fish deaths in Lake Victoria. Now, an AI-powered underwater monitoring system provides early warnings, allowing farmers to prevent losses and transform unpredictable disasters ...

Explore the complex legal and ethical dilemmas when an AI-driven social robot causes harm, as seen through a thought experiment where an AI spouse 'kills'. South African criminal law, designed for human perpetrators, faces unprecedented challenges in...

African Rainbow Capital (ARC) states that a final judgment by a South African court has eliminated the legal foundation for claims brought against it in a Tanzanian lawsuit concerning graphite exploration rights. The ruling by the South Gauteng High ...

AfriForum lost its bid to overturn a Press Council ruling, with retired Judge Bernard Ngoepe dismissing its application for leave to appeal. The dispute centred on an opinion piece published by the Mail & Guardian, which stated that AfriForum present...

Head of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) Andrea Johnson is accused of interfering in an assault investigation involving deputy head of Crime Intelligence Feroz Khan. Retired Hawks officer Colonel Kobus Roelofse testified at the M...

South Africa faces a surge in illegal weight-loss drugs, as expensive GLP-1 medicines drive a black market for cheaper, untested versions. This trend raises serious health concerns and challenges regulators like Sahpra, while experts call for more af...

Tanzanian billionaire and philanthropist Mohammed "Mo" Dewji, CEO of MeTL Group, shared his inspiring journey from a small family retail business to a multibillion-dollar conglomerate at the Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2026 conference in Cape Town....

Nearly 60 Natural Sciences teachers from the Amathole East Education District in Eastern Cape are strengthening their ability to inspire scientific curiosity and critical thinking in classrooms through an innovative inquiry-based science education pr...

South African music maestro Peach van Pletzen discusses his group Van Pletzen's new album 'Benaaihilism', a maximalist electronic dance music anthem. He shares insights into his creative process, balancing humour with seriousness, and his extensive c...

Joburg Film Festival curator Nhlanhla Ndaba delves into the profound pan-African influences that have shaped South African cinema, from the era of exile and anti-colonial filmmaking to the impact of migrant creatives and co-productions, arguing these...

A teenage reviewer takes centre stage to explain why KickstArt Theatre's vibrant production of 'Puss in Boots' at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre is a must-see family pantomime for the winter school holidays, filled with laughter, magic, and memorable per...

There is a Xhosa proverb that says indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili — the way is asked from those who have gone before. It reminds us that progress is rarely achieved in isolation. Instead, it asks us to recognise those who walked the road before us, w...

As the curtains close on another successful National Arts Festival in Makhanda, outgoing CEO Monica Newton reflects on its enduring legacy, the challenges of sustainability, and the festival's continuous evolution as South Africa's most important gat...

This article critically re-examines the role and responsibilities of African media in covering recent protest marches in South Africa. It argues that a 'parachute journalism' approach, similar to the 1980s, has led to predictable, biased, and monoton...

A decade-long shareholding dispute between Encha Properties (KWT1), a company linked to former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke, and businessman Robin Vela's Firstmile Properties has escalated, leading to the Sheriff attaching Encha's property a...

The Democratic Alliance has confirmed it will not initiate disciplinary action against former leader John Steenhuisen, despite internal anger over his public outburst and state capture allegations against former party leader Tony Leon and Resolve Com...

Businessman Sikhumbuzo Brian Mkhabela is set to lodge a fresh court application challenging African Bank's governance processes. This follows the Durban High Court dismissing his previous case, deemed not urgent. Mkhabela had sought to halt the Club ...

Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi and three other high-profile officials have been arrested following evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission regarding the blue-light scandal and other corruption allegations. They appeared in the Ge...

South Africa's health regulators have warned doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals that they face disciplinary action for continuing to prescribe or dispense recalled iDexis semaglutide and tirzepatide products, which pose a seriou...

Explore the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a unique landscape between Rooiels and Pringle Bay, where an ambitious conservation effort is underway to protect critically endangered fynbos, wetlands, and vital wildlife corridors. Discover how local reside...

A father-and-son duo are blazing a new trail across the continent—not in pursuit of adventure but in defiance of one of South Africa's darkest crises. Troubled by the staggering rate of gender-based violence (GBV)—eight women, girls and children...

South Africa's health regulators have warned doctors and pharmacists about prescribing recalled GLP-1 medicines, but this highlights a deeper issue: a booming market for illegal and unregulated weight-loss drugs, posing significant health risks to co...

When South Africans hear the word "ubuntu", many think of a philosophy that celebrates compassion, humanity and community. It is often invoked during times of crisis, reconciliation or nation-building. But what if ubuntu could also help solve one of ...

Uganda's only boldly independent media institutions, Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, were forcibly shut down by military operatives on orders from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. This action by the UPDF, targeting the Nation Media Group, has sparked outra...

The US's decision to impose sanctions on Kigali's Gasabo Gold Refinery Ltd has once again brought international sanctions policy in the Great Lakes region into focus. Washington presents the measure as part of a broader effort to disrupt financial ne...

South Africa faces systemic weaknesses when non-state actors engage in parallel diplomacy, undermining official foreign policy and risking national security and global influence. This article explores historical and contemporary examples, from the Du...

The ANC must evolve beyond its historical legacy, focusing on performance, integrity, and risk management to rebuild public trust. The 2024 election results signal a critical need for the party to address governance failures, leadership choices, and ...

As AI tools like ChatGPT become a permanent feature of higher education, universities are grappling with how to maintain academic integrity. This article argues that instead of solely focusing on detection, institutions should rethink assessment desi...

Ahead of the local government elections on 4 November, campaigns will focus on housing delivery numbers. However, this article argues that these numbers are incomplete and dangerously hide the ongoing spatial injustice, as many subsidised houses are ...

Anti-immigration sentiment is increasingly impacting South Africa, extending its reach to universities and threatening academic freedom, knowledge exchange, and the country's global standing. This article explores the dire implications of such mobili...