South Africa Mail & Guardian

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:25:59 +0000
NWU confers honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule
The honour recognised Pule’s contribution to choral music, music education and the development of South African cultural heritage through his commitment to composing and teaching music.

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:06 +0000
Hawks intercepted Gauteng officers trying to steal cocaine
Hawks arrested four police officers who attempted to steal 999kg of cocaine that arrived in Johannesburg from Brazil

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:12:22 +0000
‘Convicted politicians’ cannot tell Ramaphosa to resign, Malatji says
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defends Cyril Ramaphosa, attacking Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma over calls for his resignation after the Phala Phala ruling

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:38:45 +0000
Cape Town storm floods 26 informal settlements and damages more than 10 000 structures
More than 41 000 people have been affected by severe flooding in Cape Town as South Africa declares a national disaster after storms, heavy rain and wind batter multiple provinces

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:27:05 +0000
The NPA’s war on leopards and the wildlife laws
In three separate incidents across the Western Cape in the past year — in Piketberg, Bot River and Bredasdorp—landowners or their agents captured leopards alive in cage traps without the required permits for such traps. The three cases share a co...

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:12:54 +0000
New nurse graduates in critical care units need better support
New nurse graduates in South Africa often enter the workforce with limited exposure to CCUs during their undergraduate training. By investing in the next generation of nurses, we strengthen the workforce and safeguard the future of healthcare. As we ...

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:57:25 +0000
Tongaat bidder appears in court over alleged fraudulent funding letter
The case was postponed to 10 June, when Rajahussen is expected to respond to allegations that RGS fraudulently submitted a R2 billion proof-of-funding bank letter as part of its bid for the embattled sugar producer

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:12:59 +0000
NurseLead: Groundbreaking initiative to transform nursing leadership in SA
The National Department of Health and the North-West University officially initiated the programme, which is designed to empower current and emerging nurse leaders across the country.

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:47:00 +0000
Study: Linking climate change to health doubles support for public action
New research shows that health-based climate messaging significantly increases public support for government action, especially in South Africa where concern over children and food security is high

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000
SA’s fuel tax cuts fall short on protecting vulnerable households
History is now repeating itself — and the same blind spots remain. In 2026, the global fuel price shock caused by the conflict in the Gulf has led to substantial rises in regulated fuel prices effective 1 April 2026

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