South Africa Mail & Guardian

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:01:48 +0000
DA leader storms out of congress after losing federal chair position
The newly-elected leadership of the DA signals a generational change within the party

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:09:29 +0000
Hill-Lewis takes helm of DA leadership
Geordin Hill-Lewis takes over the DA leadership as the party unveils a new top team and sets its sights on key metros in the coming local government elections

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Homes are being stolen in plain sight
From forged documents to double sales, property fraud is a growing concern in South Africa. Even registered homes aren’t always safe

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:10:00 +0000
Is state capture metamorphosing into higher education capture?
For all we know, the higher education sector might even have some senior managers who aid and abet institutional capture, just like the Madlanga Commission has outed some high-ranking police officers alleged to have facilitated police capture

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Resourcing African agency: A practical agenda for the continent’s future
This influence goes beyond funding. It shows up in how systems for decision-making are designed, how public policies are shaped and even who sits at the table. Over time, this creates a situation where African initiatives remain African in name but a...

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:18:05 +0000
“I leave the party intact,” says Steenhuisen as he steps down
In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:39:55 +0000
Resist pull of race-based politics, warns Helen Zille
Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:38:11 +0000
Innovation, preparedness and African agency in a multipolar world
African public intellectuals have repeatedly concerned themselves about how African societies can act with purpose and autonomy in a global system that has historically limited their choices

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:20:00 +0000
Zimbabwe’s jarring, phantom reform  
Presidential terms are to be extended to seven years, with Mnangagwa’s current tenure lengthened by two, while parliament and local government terms are similarly prolonged

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:10:00 +0000
Welcome to the age of empire
The South African government has navigated this period remarkably well. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retaining its dignity and independent views

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