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Emotionally contemporary: Actors Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Anne Hathaway in a scene from The Devil Wears Prada 2. The original film explored the sacrifices attached to ambition. The sequel shifts the question entirely. Photo: Supplied

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and the slow death of the newsroom

A stylish and emotionally resonant return to ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ universe, the film trades glamour for something far more urgent: a meditation on the collapse of media and…

Blazing: Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe who is also president of the ANC Women’s League, previously defended Netshipale’s hiring to parliament and said his appointment was within prevailing prescripts within public service. Photo: DSD New

UPDATED: Under siege minister charges DG

Minister Sisisi Tolashe suspended director general Peter Netshipale amid internal scandals, contract disputes and whistleblower allegations at the department of social development

There is nothing inherently magical about a newspaper. Socially, sure, the beautiful thing about a physical copy is that it can be shared, passed around and collectively leafed through. But that’s not what makes it great.
South Africa’s youngest news consumers are disengaging from traditional journalism.

Editorial: Readers will decide news quality

The digital media industry is besieged by standards that encourage the dumbing down of its work – consider what’s happening to the Washington Post

Greg Maloka, the managing director of Kaya FM, has been accused of sexual harassment. He has taken a voluntary leave of absence. Whistleblowers say they have been victimised for speaking out. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Kaya FM whistle-blowers say they are being victimised

Former and current employees claim the radio station’s management has begun a witch-hunt to weed out whistleblowers after reports of financial and sexual misconduct

Khadija Patel (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

‘Exactly where I was meant to be’

As I reflect on my time as editor amid today’s uncertain world, one thing is certain: the M&G’s importance in our media landscape

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has been temporarily relieved of her duties for two months after her violation of South Africa’s 21-day national lockdown.

Ndabeni-Abrahams lockdown debacle: What we know

The minister has to answer to the president after a picture was posted of her apparently breaking lockdown rules

The central executive committee of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union has unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in the union’s suspended deputy president Nkosikho Joni.
(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Amcu deputy president gets the axe

Meanwhile the union’s registration is once again in jeopardy, this time over the union’s finances and the legitimacy of its leadership

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EDITORIAL: Journalism is the antidote to state capture

The news media was a counterweight to a criminal enterprise that had captured the state

Dukwana’s testimony will reportedly implicate former Free State Premier Ace Magashule in allegations of state capture at the provincial government. (Peter Dowdle)

More Ace allegations set to emerge at Zondo commission

Friday’s sitting of the Zondo commission comes amid increased scrutiny of the ANC’s secretary general

The Incoming chief justice Raymond Zondo cautioned against populist accusations that the judiciary is captured. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Free State government in Zondo commission’s crosshairs

This is not the first time the Free State government’s alleged links to the Guptas has been raised at the Zondo commission

On Sunday, the acting party spokesperson said that for the City Press to report that Magashule had said the ANC did not need white votes, was mischievous, deliberately misleading and a total fabrication. (David Harrison/M&G)

ANC takes City Press to ombud over ‘We don’t need white votes’ report

In a statement issued on Sunday, the party said the headline of the story did not reflect what Ace Magashule was reported to have said in the article

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Battle of ideas in the newsroom

Journalist Sibonelo Radebe’s death has robbed the industry of the kind of thinker it sorely needs

The state-owned asset manger has been mired in allegations of irregularities in its handling of investment procedures and governance processes which also implicate former CEO Dan Matjila. (David Harrison/M&G)

PIC to exit investment in Independent Media

The PIC’s investment in Independent News and Media saw it holding a 25% stake in the media group

Stall: The Gauteng government presented 50 of the 200 controversial ‘karikis’ to waste pickers this week

Mabe-linked firms cited for fraud

A forensic report claims a R49-million deal was signed by officials who no longer held those posts

Editorial: It’s dangerous to other foreigners (Photo Archive)

Editorial: News media prove their worth

‘We are riddled with contradictions and must strive to capture the complexity of South Africa and its people better’

The Constitutional Court will decide early this year whether to hear and rule on the bid by the EFF to force Zuma to pay back the money spent on nonsecurity upgrades at Nkandla.

‘Distortion’: Presidency slams City Press Zuma-Gordhan separate planes report

The presidency has slammed the City Press report claiming the tension between Zuma and Gordhan warranted the use of separate planes.

Marius Fransman may be voted out as the ANC provincial chairperson.

‘I had to find out from the media’ says an outraged Marius Fransman about the ANC’s integrity committee findings

Marius Fransman is ‘appalled’ that an article in City Press has revealed the content of the findings of the ANC’s integrity committee.

ANC: M&G story on newspaper ad cuts ‘mischievous’

The ANC denies allegations in the Mail & Guardian this week that the party plans to cut advertising to three newspapers as ‘punishment’.

R2K was outraged that the show was being cancelled before its second season could be aired.

SABC refuses to broadcast City Press ads – report

The national broadcaster has cancelled a series of City Press adverts, which refer to the Marikana massacre and the EFF, according to the newspaper.

Islamist group al-Shabab.

Ombud commends co-operation between City Press, ANC on complaint

Press Ombudsman, Johan Retief, said he was impressed with the manner in which City Press and the ANC handled a complaint about a published story.