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iPad edition launches M&G into the future

The <i>Mail & Guardian</i> has launched its iPad edition, downloadable from the Apple store.

Poor healthcare for migrants ‘threatens public safety’

Poor healthcare for migrants ‘threatens public safety’

SA desperately needs to address the health risks posed by overcrowded detention centres and migrant deportation processes, a rights group says.

Glitz and good food in the name of peace

Four chefs promoted peace in the Middle East at an event "Taste of Peace", recently held in Johannesburg.

Pansy Tlakula confirmed as IEC chair

Pansy Tlakula confirmed as IEC chair

The Presidency announced on Tuesday that Pansy Tlakula is the new chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission.

Pansy Tlakula confirmed as IEC chair

Pansy Tlakula tipped as new IEC chairperson

Sources have revealed that the former chief electoral officer Pansy Tlakula has been appointed as the new chairperson of the IEC.

Teenage moms learn the hard way

Teenage moms learn the hard way

Teenage pregnancy is common in rural Ingwavuma. Doctors at the nearby hospital say half the estimated 180 women who give birth are 18 and younger.

Turns out the New Delhi superbug isn’t all that super

The New Delhi superbug causing alarm in a Benoni hospital is probably more prevalant in SA than originally thought — but not especially dangerous.

Cape Town rape crisis trust faces risk of closure

The Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust, which has helped more than 5000 women in the past two years, may be forced to reduce its services — or close.

Mr Razzmataz and the Sunday papers

Twitter had mixed reactions about reports of Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula’s affair with a model. Here’s how it played out.

Judges benched in arms deal and Cele inquiry

Yvonne Mokgoro will no longer be heading the Cele inquiry commission, while Willem van der Merwe has stepped down from the arms deal probe.

Criminalising teen sex is getting us nowhere

Criminalising teen sex is getting us nowhere

The Sexual Offences Act of 2007, which criminalises consensual sex and kissing from 12 to 16-year-olds, is not helping HIV rates, a forum has heard.

UK offers Libyan dissident £1m over Gaddafi rendition

Muammar and me

Gaddafi met an ignominious, ghastly death at the hands of his own people, but SA farmer Charl Senekal has only fond memories of the slain ex-dictator.

NPA to hand over ‘reduced’ Zuma files to DA

ANC succession: It doesn’t matter what the youth say

The ANC has said any pronouncements by its youth league about who it is backing in the party’s leadership succession race are "void of impact".

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Mahlangu-Nkabinde and Shiceka sacked

President Zuma has fired Sicelo Shiceka and Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde as Cabinet ministers in his latest reshuffle, and has also suspended Bheki Cele.

Underwear mystery plagues Terre’Blanche trial

More police bungling became clear in the Ventersdorp High Court on Wednesday in the trial of the pair accused in Eugene Terre’Blanche’s murder.

Zuma ‘needs time’ to decide on Cele and Shiceka

Shiceka hits back at public protector

Minister Sicelo Shiceka has defended himself against Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s report, saying he will challenge it in a court of law.

Telkom buyout could be a good Korea move

Analysts say a South Korean company’s interest in buying 20% of Telkom may offer the ailing company some much-needed strategic vision.

Terre’Blanche murder trial: More police blunders exposed

Police testify at ET murder trial

The fifth witness in the murder trial of AWB leader Eugene Terre’Blanche has taken to the stand, also testifying to the suspect’s admission of guilt.

Health minister promises more doctors and nurses

The health department has launched a human resource plan to deal with the public sector’s severe lack of doctors and nurses.

Millions affected by BlackBerry fail

Millions of BlackBerry users in Africa, Europe and the Middle East have been unable to use their BlackBerry messaging services and email since midday.