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Verashni Pillay is the former editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian, and inaugural editor-in chief of Huffington Post South Africa. She has worked at various periods as senior reporter covering politics and general news, specialises in mediamanagement and relishes the task of putting together the right team to create compelling and principled journalism across multiple platforms.
Verashni Pillay’s last word.
The M&G editor-in-chief explains her decision to leave the publication after overseeing a rapid turnaround in sales and circulation.
Tweets shouldn’t fuel HIV-related stigma. The Mail and Guardian’s tweets did. Here’s why.
The M&G is proud to reveal a brand new website, along with a fresh strategy to deliver the content that matters most to you right to your fingertips.
While public protector Thuli Madonsela believes in the separation between religion and state, her faith informs her commitment to values in her work.
Verashni Pillay reflects on the #UnfairAndLovely campaign that celebrates the dark skin of those of South Indian heritage, like herself.
The M&G is committed to learning from its mistake in rushing the article about FW de Klerk giving "political leadership" lessons to Mmusi Maimane.
The EFF caucus, chanting ‘Zupta must fall’, were escorted out of Parliament for disrupting President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address.
Insiders say the Democratic Alliance boss is taking "leadership classes" from the controversial ex-president.
Men and women are starting to push back against an ingrained culture of sexual violence in South Africa.
It’s one thing to claim the home affairs minister cheated, but another for Buhle Mkhize to say an SA intelligence official ‘bribed’ her to keep silent
Verashni Pillay finds out what happened on Juju’s UK trip in addition to the EFF leader’s critique of Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
Conrad Koch shares insight behind the colour change of his puppet, Chester Missing, and a whole new set of conversations he’s ready to have.
New Independent Electoral Commission chair Vuma Mashinini says he owes loyalty to nobody, no matter what positions he held in the past.
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How do we make sense of the terrible violence being committed against other Africans? asks Verashni Pillay.
Mahatma Gandhi’s pacifist philosophy inspired many, but his remarks about black South Africans mean his legacy is not beyond reproach.
Tearing down the contested statue of Cecil John Rhodes is too simple and obvious an answer to a complex problem, argues Verashni Pillay.
This is the latest in a long line of mysterious allegations, which prove that South Africa must demand its political parties disclose their funders.
The Cape Times debacle is just one example of how DA leader Helen Zille can show scant respect for journalists and the media, writes Verashni Pillay.
