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‘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

Confident: Khadija Patel

Khadija Patel resigns as Mail & Guardian editor-in-chief

In her time at the Mail & Guardian, Patel was responsible for bringing stability to the newsroom and in the process assembled one of the best newsrooms in South Africa.

The bad news headlines may be true but the good news is often overlooked

Sanef stands in solidarity with the M&G and other media houses facing financial challenges

Sanef call on members of the public, corporates, donors and government to support the media industry and journalism during this critical time

Government Communication and Information System acting director-general Pumla Williams on Friday slammed the Mail & Guardian’s report about the reluctance of defence force personnel to travel to Wuhan, China as “shameful”.

Government rejects M&G report about reluctant coronavirus evacuation

Calls for ‘patriotic media’ in reporting on outbreak

Labour federation Cosatu, like many progressive South Africans, is concerned by the plight of workers at the Mail & Guardian — and this legendary newspaper itself.

A year in the life of the M&G

Editor-in-chief, Khadija Patel, writes about the year that was, what we reported and why we reported on it

Halfmast: A MSL match last weekend, at which journalists had their accreditation revoked. CSA is dealing with several issues ? including allegations of financial malfeasance, and a lack of transparency about its workings. (EJ Langer/Gallo Images)

What CSA won’t fix this weekend

The beleaguered cricketing body could well swing the axe on Saturday but swapping the bodies in the boardroom will not be enough

Ismail Vally shares his memory of losing someone well known, but better loved.

Slice of life: A gathering to say farewell

We had gathered the fragments of ourselves in a moment of togetherness, sharing a memory of someone well known, but better loved.

(John McCann/M&G)

What we do is important. Trust us

Given attacks against media and important questions being raised about our work, we need to be open about why we do what we do

Supporters of Ramaphosa at a rally. In her recent report the public protector found that some of the money raised for his presidential campaign was paid to the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation. She did not provide further details. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Report dims Cyril’s halo

Mkhwebane’s investigation has put party funding in the spotlight, but her motives have been queried

Another popular chant at Anfield describes Salah as a “gift from Allah”. (Jose Breton/NurPhoto)

Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah reduces Islamophobia

Salah’s popularity is particularly notable. One popular chant heard around Anfield these days goes like this: ‘Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah, Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah’

Committee chairperson Lorna Maloney says less influential ANC members who were supposed to be on the party list were bumped off it in favour of ANC municipal representatives who had been illegitimately parachuted into positions. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

North West opts to keep ANC in power

The party has won over 60% of the vote, down from 67.39% in 2014.

Dr Iqbal Survé. (Lerato Maduna/Foto24)
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Listen: I’m an underdog person says Survé

In conversation with Mail & Guardian editor Khadija Patel last week, Iqbal Survé insisted that everyone who is critical of him has been unfair.

When pressed about various controversies surrounding his businesses, Iqbal Survé insists he is simply misunderstood and has done nothing wrong. (Photos: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
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The world according to Dr Survé

Iqbal Survé’s business success has bought him the ultimate luxury: his own version of reality

Panelists Lester Kiewit, Khadija Patel, Pearl Pillay and Angelo Fick. (Photos: David Harrison)

Post State of the Nation Address

Suggestions were made for South African citizens to spoil their ballots, to show politicians how dissatisfied they are

About-turn: Last year, the EFF praised Pravin Gordhan’s corruption-busting efforts. Now, with Black First Land First, the party is protesting against him outside the Zondo inquiry into state capture. (Oupa Nkosi)

EFF seizes on divisions in the ANC

The Economic Freedom Fighters are targeting Pravin Gordhan, a symbol of unity, and fighting the battle of disgruntled ANC members

They came to me with a small box and said, ‘There’s your kidney.’ Just like that (Oupa Nkosi)

Slice of life: Now I have two birthdays

We neglect our health. I didn’t take the doctor seriously. Until I collapsed

The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Khashoggi was collateral damage

Supporting Saudi Arabia’s lukewarm reforms sends a signal of consent to a murderous regime

Denel is the producer of military and aerospace equipment. (AFP)

Denel lands deep in Gulf crisis

The South African arms manufacturer fends off undue pressure from Saudi military company

(John McCann/M&G)

All the women in me are tired

As the initial joy of Ramadan wears off, the labour of fielding prejudice creeps in

(Illustration: Shubnum Khan)

You lose some, you love some

‘So even as the pain constricts our being, the world prises us open, forcing us to feel the sunshine that is other people’