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President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Ruvan Boshoff/Reuters)

Sanef heads to Equality Court to protect journalists, EFF to oppose bid

The South African National Editors’ Forum wants an end to the harassment and abuse of journalists and an apology from Malema and the EFF

‘I will do whatever is necessary so that those people who fight for a vulnerable truth in the face of populism have got money to fund their fights,’ said Thandeka Gqubule. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Thandeka Gqubule hits back at Stratcom allegations

The journalist has come out guns blazing to clear her name following the recent uproar over her alleged involvement in an apartheid covert operation

EFF leader Julius Malema. (David Harrison/M&G)

Fascism and the EFF: Or how to gaslight the media

If Julius Malema is a fascist, and his party is a mere extension of his fascism, then everything they say can be dismissed outright, can it not?

The matter continues on Thursday at the Johannesburg High Court.

EDITORIAL: Hofmeyr? Seriously?

Hofmeyr isn’t capable of singing a new song; he just recycles his old hits, which are just some old folk songs from a rather nasty tradition.

Krog, Pauw speak out on newspaper’s decision to publish Hofmeyr’s views

The weekly Afrikaans paper was challenged on social media after it published an opinion piece by right-wing popstar Steve Hofmeyr.

Remember that you, too, have to die, Mr President

The ANC has demonstrated an extreme intolerance to criticism, which suggests Jacob Zuma should be reminded of his own mortality.

The law has extended the disciplinary arm of employers — posts made on personal social media accounts may constitute a sufficient enough reason for dismissal

I’m so damn tired of your disingenuous Twitter apologies

We shouldn’t force people like Zelda la Grange and CeeLo Green to say they’re sorry for their tweets. They should willingly do so if they mean it.

DA leader Helen Zille has a dubious record of dealing with journalists and the media

Zille questions Surve on media ‘standards’

In an open letter to Iqbal Survé, DA leader Helen Zille questions Independent Newspapers’ credibility and integrity.

Independent Newspapers stands by its editors’ decision to attend the ANC’s anniversary celebrations in party regalia and rejects Max du Preez’s reasons for leaving.

Independent rejects du Preez’s reasons for quitting

Independent Newspapers rejected Max du Preez’s reasons for quitting as a columnist, after he penned an open resignation letter to its editors.

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A secret history unraveled in the Giants Of Lesotho

Award-winning writer, Max Du Preez, transports listeners with a true story of wise men, warriors and an ideology that created the country of Lesotho.

Max du Preez’s latest book brings spring early to SA

Max du Preez’s new book "A Rumour of Spring" is an insightful look at where the country is today and how we got here.

ANC not impressed by columnist’s Facebook profanities

The ANC expressed outrage on Thursday over profanities columnist Max du Preez made on Facebook about the ruling party.

South Africa: The good and the ugly

South Africa: The good and the ugly

This is an edited extract from the opinion piece titled <i>Of Jacob, Julius, Jimmy and the dancing monkey</i> by Max du Preez.

A ‘shameful’ state of affairs

A ‘shameful’ state of affairs

The current lack of reading culture has not helped the country’s publishing industry, which was put under further pressure when the recession hit.

Sotyu’s foolish comments won’t do her career much good

Sotyu proclaimed that the Scorpions would be dissolved because the ANC had decided to do so, despite public hearings into the issue.

Max Du Preez scoops Nat Nakasa Award

Three decades of journalism by Max Du Preez was recognised on Saturday when he was awarded the prestigious Nat Nakasa Award for fearless writing.

Writers’ voices

The <i>Mail & Guardian</i>’s Niren Tolsi sought response from writers attending the Time of the Writer festival about their role.