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Nic Dawes: It’s time to start a new conversation

The Mail & Guardian’s editor-in-chief reflects on years of working with a team that sets the bar.

M&G’s new editor-in-chief Chris Roper

M&G announces new editors

Chris Roper has been appointed editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian, and Angela Quintal has been appointed editor of the newspaper.

Nic Dawes.

Mail & Guardian editor-in-chief Nic Dawes resigns

Nic Dawes will step down as the M&G editor-in-chief to join the Hindustan Times in New Delhi as chief content and editorial officer.

Craig McKune

Team M&G’s JoBerg2C race – Day 3

We capture the highs and lows of the M&G’s cycling pair as they race across 900 kilometres of South Africa’s most challenging terrain.

The Old Mutual JoBerg2C stitches together a ribbon of singletrack and farm road from the high

Old Mutual JoBerg2C: Keeping up with the M&G’s bike trek

We follow M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes and amaBhungane reporter Craig McKune as they take part in the 910km Old Mutual JoBerg2C mountain bike race.

M&G Hangout: Is BEE spreading wealth in SA?

A decade after the advent of BEE, SA is still one of the most unequal countries in the world. Has BEE failed or is it a work in progress? We discuss.

M&G Newsroom: 28 January 2013

In our first edition we cover major news, talk all things tech, arts and culture, Africa and get insight from M&G editor Nic Dawes.

Pistorius pictures an error: Sanef

Publishing photos of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius during his court appearance was a mistake, the SA National Editors Forum said on Saturday.

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said at the meeting with Sanef that government had a duty to ensure there was a diversity of opinion in public discourse and that no voice should go unheard.

Government commits to keeping press more informed

Government and Sanef have committed to working together to improve the country’s performance and to amend laws that restrict the flow of information.

Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj will retire at the end of April.

NPA strives to keep mum on Mac Maharaj

The claim to records based on public interest is outweighed by the need to fight corruption, says the National Prosecuting Authority.

Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj.

M&G journalists warned of criminal charges

M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes and investigative reporters Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer have been told they are suspects in a criminal investigation.

‘Mail & Guardian’ editor Nic Dawes and senior reporters Stefaans Brümmer  and Sam Sole could be prosecuted – and jailed if found guilty.

M&G faces charges over Mac Maharaj

Editor and reporters have been warned that they are suspected of stealing confidential records in a case brought forward by Mac Maharaj.

Mail & Guardian editor-in-chief Nic Dawes talks us through some of the key points to come out of the discussions at last week’s ANC policy conference.

Analysis: Nic Dawes on the ANC policy conference

Mail & Guardian editor-in-chief Nic Dawes talks us through some of the key points to come out of the discussions at last week’s ANC policy conference.

Stand up for freedom of expression

South Africans can participate in the fight for freedom of expresson at the Constitutional Conference.

Real business insight

The <i>M&G</i>’s new business section will offer real insight into the South African, regional, and global business story.

Editors not invited to media indaba

Editors not invited to media indaba

Sanef is among the key players not asked to attend parliamentary discussion on transformation.

ANC to appeal ‘Shoot the boer’ ban as ruling slammed

The ANC will appeal the decision to ban the singing of <em>Dubhula I’bunu</em> or "shoot the boer" in a ruling slammed by advocates of free speech.

No public interest defence? ‘Info Bill is anti-democratic’

The ANC’s refusal to allow a public interest defence in the Protection of Information Bill has been denounced as "anti-democratic".

SABC told to stop interrupting broadcast

SABC thwarted in bid to appeal M&G ruling

The SABC’s quest to appeal a ruling against it has failed and it must now broadcast a summary of the judgment, which vindicates M&G reporter Sam Sole.

Mail & Guardian journalists sweep Mondi awards

<i>M&G</i> journalists shone at the 10th annual Mondi Shanduka awards, taking home a raft of awards, including Newspaper Journalist of the Year.