South Africa Mail & Guardian

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:16:15 GMT
Corleone Black November is here
Corleone announces the launch of its Black November promotion, offering major deals and discounts throughout the month.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:22:39 GMT
Business Dialogue marks the start of industry’s role in building Ekurhuleni’s university
Government and industry leaders gather at the New Higher Education Institution Business Dialogue to shape the future of the proposed Ekurhuleni university.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:04:30 GMT
Before & After: Children Draw Gaza
Through art and psychosocial sessions run by Doctors Without Borders, children in Gaza share moving drawings depicting their lives before and after prolonged conflict and displacement.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The UN wants reform — but who will surrender power?
World leaders acknowledge the United Nations must adapt to 21st-century realities, but the permanent members of the Security Council remain deeply divided on accountability, funding, and who surrenders power.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
People feeding Africa's cities have no say in how food is governed
Informal traders and spaza shop owners supply most of the food eaten by poor urban households across Africa, yet they remain excluded from crucial food security policymaking.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
South African businesses cannot keep adapting to governance failure
South African businesses have adapted to state failure and corruption for years, but continuous resilience cannot replace real institutional accountability and economic reform.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
To The Class Of 2026
Inspired by Mary Schmich's famous sunscreen essay, Shaun Read offers an honest, grounded commencement speech for the Class of 2026 on success, failure and staying human.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:35:49 GMT
Standard Bank faces greenwashing complaint over EACOP financing
Fossil Free South Africa and the StopEACOP Coalition have filed a greenwashing complaint against Standard Bank with the Advertising Regulatory Board, challenging its sustainability claims amid funding for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:12:53 GMT
Climate change puts SA’s young and old at greater risk from extreme heat
The 2026 Lancet Countdown report warns that escalating climate change poses an immediate threat to human survival, with extreme heat and drought hitting vulnerable populations in South Africa particularly hard.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:54:13 GMT
Ousted MKP secretary-general blames his downfall on internal detractors
Ousted MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has accused a rogue internal faction, including former mayor Zandile Gumede, of manufacturing fake intelligence reports to mislead Jacob Zuma and engineer his removal.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:37:36 GMT
Who gets to shape Africa’s AI future?
As artificial intelligence reshapes global economies, experts at the Singularity Summit South Africa urge the nation to build local research and IP rather than just adopting foreign tech, addressing unique local challenges and the future of work.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:35:05 GMT
EFF demands law-enforcement agencies probe R12-m State Security Agency slush fund
The Economic Freedom Fighters have called on multiple law-enforcement bodies to investigate claims that the State Security Agency spent R12 million on covert operations to destabilise the party.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:02:09 GMT
Sars can collect even more if mining gets support, cash businesses are brought into tax net
Former SARS tax chief Jonas Makwakwa outlines how South Africa can significantly boost revenue by revitalising the gold mining sector and bringing the vast cash economy into the tax net.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:18:04 GMT
Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested over alleged defeating ends of justice
Former IDAC head Andrea Johnson and ex-Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan have been arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice following allegations of a confidential docket leak.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:12:20 GMT
Celebrate the year, reward your team with The Capital
Plan the ultimate corporate celebration with festive year-end packages from The Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts across South Africa.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:42:31 GMT
Moving People, Caring for People: The Journey to an Inclusive South Africa
ACSA Chairman Irvin Phenyana explores how connecting Transport Month and Mental Health Awareness Month reveals the need for dignity, compassion, and accessibility for neurodivergent travellers.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:38:36 GMT
NTT DATA calls on businesses to rethink AI
At NTT DATA’s Imagine 2026 event in South Africa, industry leaders explored how businesses can transition from testing artificial intelligence to deploying practical, secure, and responsible solutions that deliver lasting value.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:33:31 GMT
A – Z Guide to the 2026 local government elections
As millions of South Africans prepare to vote, here is your complete A–Z guide to navigating the local government elections, ballot allocations, and IEC voting logistics.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:21:06 GMT
Ghost of the past comes back to haunt Sassa KZN boss who is placed on precautionary suspension
Thamo Mzobe, the regional executive manager of SASSA in KwaZulu-Natal, has been placed on precautionary suspension following a request from her former employer, the National Development Agency.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:15:42 GMT
Post election ANC-DA coalition likely
As the ANC and DA prepare to battle for Johannesburg and Cape Town in the local government elections, analysts suggest a post-election coalition between the two major parties could emerge as a governing solution.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:00:53 GMT
Where the money goes is only half the story
South Africa's collective investment schemes manage trillions of rands, but fund labels alone don't reveal risk or suitability. Discover how to match your financial goals with the right investment strategy.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:53:12 GMT
NERSA Internship / Learnership Programme
Explore exciting career development opportunities with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) through its latest internship and learnership programme.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Beyond the ballot: SA’s local elections are a test of governing competence
Beyond election promises to fix broken services, the real challenge for South Africa's incoming municipal councils lies in administrative competence, infrastructure maintenance, and surviving volatile coalitions.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Emulate OR Tambo’s values
Ahead of the municipal elections, South African voters are urged to overcome disillusionment and draw inspiration from OR Tambo's legacy of selfless leadership and active citizenship.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:27:29 GMT
Mlindo The Vocalist finds strength in faith
Mlindo The Vocalist reflects on his career struggles, spiritual growth, and his new gospel collaboration with Duduza Serenade ahead of his album Inhlawulo.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:22:39 GMT
Imran Hamdulay pieces together another family story
Following the acclaimed international run of 'The Heart is a Muscle', South African filmmaker Imran Hamdulay returns to direct 'Pieces', an intimate sophomore feature exploring memory, family, and loss through the eyes of two young brothers.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:12:43 GMT
Why I couldn’t stop thinking about ‘Is God Is’
Aleshea Harris's adaptation of Is God Is offers an ambitious, visually striking allegory on generational trauma, even if its revenge-thriller plot falls short of greatness.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:05:12 GMT
The tragedies that shaped Mugabe
An excerpt from ‘Robert Mugabe: The Black Victorian’ details the painful personal tragedies that marked Robert Mugabe's imprisonment during the liberation struggle, including the death of his young son and close comrade Leopold Takawira.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:56:41 GMT
Liberation is not a blank cheque
A review of 'Why Liberation Movements Fail', edited by Greg Mills and Ray Hartley, exploring why Africa's celebrated liberation parties often struggle to govern effectively once in power.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:10:00 GMT
Fixing SA’s broken municipalities
As voters prepare to head to the polls, major political parties have unveiled competing manifestos to fix South Africa's collapsing municipalities, restore crumbling infrastructure, and eradicate corruption.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:10:00 GMT
Inside the ANC-DA poll face-off
As municipal elections approach, polling suggests hung councils in Johannesburg and Cape Town that could force rivals ANC and DA into an uneasy local government coalition.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:10:00 GMT
ANC’s last throw of the dice
Facing turbulent campaigns, internal divisions and surging rival parties, the ANC braces for crucial municipal elections that could see its support drop further into the mid-30s and reshape South African coalition politics.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:09:00 GMT
No safe water, no other choice in Bronkhorstspruit
Over 800 people have fallen ill in Bronkhorstspruit after the local water treatment plant supplied unchlorinated water for three weeks, forcing desperate residents to collect drinking water from a polluted river.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:08:00 GMT
Three years on, Kanana is still living with the stench of neglect
Three years after deadly protests rocked Tembisa, residents of Kanana Extension 5 continue to live alongside running sewage and heaps of uncollected waste, questioning political promises ahead of the local government elections.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:07:00 GMT
Soweto residents fed up with failing services
Braamfischerville and Orange Farm residents express deep frustration over chronic sewage spills, power outages, and stalled infrastructure projects ahead of upcoming municipal elections.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:06:00 GMT
The price of broken promises
Chronic service delivery failures, crumbling infrastructure, and rampant joblessness across North West municipalities are pushing frustrated residents to punish political parties at the polls.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:05:00 GMT
Editorial: You can’t sweet-talk a dry tap
As municipal dysfunction and severe water shortages plague communities across South Africa, fed-up voters head into local government elections ready to punish failing leadership at the ballot box.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:41 GMT
Young voters demand reasons to believe
Ahead of municipal elections, young South Africans grapple with civic duty versus growing political disillusionment, demanding real accountability and basic service delivery.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:20 GMT
The ANC’s coalition model is unsustainable
The ANC's winner-takes-all governance approach is fuelling instability within South Africa's Government of National Unity, underscoring an urgent need for collaborative coalition models.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Elections: All You Need To Know
As over 500 political parties prepare to contest local government seats, experts weigh in on the logistical hurdles facing the IEC alongside essential voting information for citizens.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Political parties set sights on winning strategic councils in KwaZulu-Natal
Political parties are gearing up for high-stakes municipal battles in KwaZulu-Natal, with analysts predicting coalitions will determine control of major councils including Msunduzi, KwaDukuza, and uMhlathuze.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Will South Africa remain in ANC hands?
As South Africans head to the polls, the ANC faces its toughest local government test amid rising service delivery challenges, surging opposition parties, and the looming reality of coalition rule across major metros.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Democracy for sale, delivery not included
As South Africa approaches the local government elections, political violence, corporate capture of parties, and collapsing municipal service delivery threaten the core of substantive democracy.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
IEC election readiness; equal to the task
Comparing election preparation to the intensity of the Soweto derby, IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo outlines the systems, safeguards, and youth initiatives ensuring South Africa is ready for the local government elections.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Turn grievance into a vote and mandate to deliver
Widespread service delivery failures have fuelled a crisis of grievance across South Africa. However, withdrawing from local elections only empowers the status quo; turning frustration into active democratic participation is the only route to municip...

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
What citizens should look for in the polls
As South Africans prepare for local government elections, voters should look beyond manifesto promises to assess whether political parties possess the crucial capacity to recognise failure, coordinate effectively, and adapt responsibly.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Water is a basic right – vote to defend it
Failing municipal infrastructure and contaminated taps are turning South Africa's water crisis into a violation of basic human rights. As local elections approach, voters must demand accountability from their leaders.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Different ballots but the same poisoned water
Faced with failing infrastructure, poisoned water, and political indifference, South Africa's youth are turning away from the ballot box—not out of apathy, but out of a calculated refusal to validate broken promises.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Lula’s electoral triumph: A victory for the Global South, a lesson for the ANC
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s triumph in Brazil strengthens the Global South and provides essential lessons in democratic renewal and grassroots mobilisation for South Africa's ANC.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
MK Party sets its sights on eThekwini
Polls suggest the MK Party could emerge as the dominant force in eThekwini's municipal elections, challenging the ANC's grip and sparking fierce pushback from rivals.

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