South Africa Mail & Guardian

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
High cost of US decoupling from China
Tariffs were meant to punish Chinese exporters and encourage American manufacturing; instead, they have raised prices for US consumers

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
The politics of literacy
In November 2025, the R50 million Funda Uphumelele National Survey (FUNS) delivered the first comprehensive measurement of early-grade reading in all official languages. The findings confirmed what researchers suspected: only 31% of Grade 1 learners ...

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:34:17 +0000
Celebrating 21 years of impact: DUT’s vision for innovation and excellence
This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education.  Since its formation in 2002, through the merger of ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has grown int...

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
AG warns of deepening water crisis 
A special audit has exposed failing infrastructure, high losses and mismanaged municipal water services

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:15:00 +0000
Padel Promises fuels youth grit
It’s only been five years since the first public padel courts were introduced to South Africans but it has since become the fastest growing sport in the country with over 100 000 active players involved.  The player base is evenly split betwee...

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Top binge entertainment picks
From transformative books to binge-worthy series, these South African titles will keep you entertained this holiday season

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:30:00 +0000
SA 2025: Scenic route from G20 to NGC
This was the year that was — South Africa’s chequered 2025, a year that ends not with resolution, but with reckoning

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:02:27 +0000
Protected: Standard Bank representative office first to be re-licensed under Ethiopia’s new banking proclamation
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Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:57:21 +0000
Why Khulisa is South Africa’s next big step in tackling malnutrition
The link between nutrition and education is undeniable – a hungry child cannot learn effectively, and a malnourished child faces lifelong disadvantages. The Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) has long recognised this truth, and its Khulisa Strategy (a f...

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:52:00 +0000
SA reaffirms its sovereignty as US again attacks Pretoria
Dirco spokesperson spokesperson Chrispin Phiri, said South Africa reaffirmed sovereign immigration enforcement and that US data allegations would be addressed through diplomatic channels

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