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The G20, and countries like South Africa, must work out practical safeguards, framed by ethical responsibility and democratic values to regulate AI. Photo: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP

How to game Twitter’s algorithm – and hoodwink journalists

It is possible to convince newsrooms looking for a topical story that something is news when it isn’t, to dangerous effect

Kgosi Mampuru sources claimed that negligence was rife at the facility, resulting in the suspicious deaths of inmates, as well as the brazen escape of 9 December 2020.  (Oupa Nkosi, M&G)

Merchants of despair

When imprisonment becomes a business, the profit motive rears its head at the expense of the good of the prisoners. Three recent books deal with the murky workings of the…

Millions of South Africans will be able to watch the Springboks defend their world title during the Rugby World Cup after MultiChoice accepted a broadcasting rights proposal by the SABC on Thursday. (Stu Forster/Getty)

Rugby and rainbows

Reflecting on white joy, black celebration, and the meaning of the Springbok win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup

According to Adriaan Basson, the M&G article he wrote was a based on a tranche of emails leaked to him by a source at Bosasa.(SABC)

How Bosasa tried to silence Basson with threats, accusations of racism

Adriaan Basson started looking into Bosasa in 2006, publishing a number of exposés on the controversial firm

Angelo Agrizzi (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Agrizzi maps Bosasa media ties

Former Bosasa COO told the commission the company’s spokesperson was allocated R71 000 in cash bribes, part of which was allegedly paid to journalists

EFF leader Julius Malema. (Sowetan/Alaister Russell)

Red berets hit back at Gordhan with charges of their own

The EFF announced a criminal case will be opened against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan

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SA editors launch defamation claim against Bell Pottinger over ‘WMC’ campaign

The campaign, which was found to be racially divisive, was aimed at manipulating public opinion using social media

The West Indies’ Michael Holding celebrates the dismissal of Tony Greig during the fifth Test against England at The Oval in 1976.

News24 apologises to Michael Holding for ‘failure’

Over the weekend, one reader posted an article that contravened the press code, now News24 is left to pick up the pieces.

“The conclusions of the Public Protector to the contrary are, with respect, unsubstantiated and prejudicial. They are strongly denied,” Mbalula said in a statement on Friday. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Mbalula allegations heaping up

Questions around how Mbalula had paid for his trip to Las Vegas were first raised during a twitter spat between Minister Mbalula and Adriaan Basson.

True colours: Radio debate on ethics in journalism gets heated

An SAfm debate on ethics in journalism got heated this morning when Independent Media’s Karima Brown took exception to what was being discussed.

If we citizens act on the principles of ubuntu (empathetic caring) and batho pele (people first) then we would not need talk shops. Photo: Lisa Skinner

Looking-Glass Wars: Ubuntu in the bathroom

A public discussion around Adriaan Basson’s new book has given Chris Roper a sleepless night.

Ruling on journo’s sources a victory for media freedom

Ruling on journo’s sources a victory for media freedom

The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> has won a landmark case for media freedom after a judge ruled that journalists are not obliged to reveal their sources.

Bosasa looks to foreign law for case against M&G

Bosasa looks to foreign law for case against M&G

Bosasa has used the US and Australia as examples of legal precedents for the <i>M&G</i> to reveal its sources involved in a story alleging corruption.

Bosasa looks to foreign law for case against M&G

M&G fights to protect its sources from Bosasa

The <i>M&G</i> is in court to protect its sources in a story that alleged large-scale corruption by facilities management company Bosasa.

Attack a defence in disguise

The <i>M&G</i> responds to Robert Gumede’s smear campaign against it.

Robert Gumede.

Claims against M&G ‘outrageous’, says noseweek editor

Claims by businessman Robert Gumede that <i>M&G</i> reporter Sam Sole was corrupt are "appalling", <i>noseweek</i> editor Martin Welz says.

Jackie, finish and klaar

An extract from <i>M&G</i> Centre for Investigative Journalism associate partner Adriaan Basson’s book on defeated former top cop Jackie Selebi.

Selebi saga bags M&G top newspaper award

The saga of police National Commissioner Jackie Selebi has won the Mail & Guardian‘s investigations team the Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Award for story of the year, it was…

Selebi to be charged with corruption

Police National Commissioner Jackie Selebi is to be charged with corruption and defeating the course of justice after his application to prevent the National Prosecuting…

NPA ready to charge Selebi

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is ready to charge police National Commissioner and Interpol chief Jackie Selebi, it said in court papers at the Pretoria High Court on…