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This pandemic will test our sanity. To maintain mental well-being we must allow ourselves to speak into our fears. It is okay to not be okay. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)
CORONAVIRUS

Eusebius McKaiser: I’m afraid of Covid-19 and that’s okay

We are humans, not just numbers, and we need to tell people’s stories and acknowledge our fears

  • Eusebius McKaiser
8 min read
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (Oupa Nkosi)
CORONAVIRUS

Be at war with the coronavirus, not with each other

If we are to flatten the curve of this virus and ensure that it does not attack as hard as it has done in some European countries, we need to put petty differences aside and be…

  • Bongekile Macupe
4 min read
(John McCann/M&G)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Steenhuisen is a shoo-in as DA leader, but he needs help

The biggest challenge for the next leader of the Democratic Alliance will be to get politicians like Mbali Ntuli onside

  • Eusebius McKaiser
8 min read
At the time of his appointment in April 2018, Essack says, “Primedia is a great company with exceptional brands, a strong market position and a unique culture. Our exceptional people are well placed to tackle the many opportunities that Africa’s dynamic and fast-growing media markets represent.” (Image via Primedia)
CAPETALK

Primedia CEO Essack leaves following internal battles

Omar Essack leaves the 702 and 94.7 owners after a protracted standoff with the board

  • Chris Gilili
  • Thanduxolo Jika
3 min read
Just over a year ago
CANCER

“Life has been good to me, considering where I come from” – Xolani Gwala

Just over a year ago, veteran radio presenter Xolani Gwala’s cancer was in remission. He spoke to the Mail & Guardian once he was back on air.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
In court papers, served on Tuesday afternoon by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the organisation said Judge Colin Lamont had been mistaken in a number of respects. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)
AFRIFORUM

Mandela Foundation approaches ConCourt over apartheid flag tweet ruling

The Nelson Mandela Foundation said in court papers that the high court got it wrong in a number of respects

  • Franny Rabkin
3 min read
Ernst Roets may still be held to have breached the Equality Act, said Lamont, but the Equality Court was the right place to deal with it. (Herman Verwey/Beeld/Gallo)
AFRIFORUM

N. Mandela Foundation: AfriForum should be held in contempt over apartheid flag tweet

Court should hold AfriForum in contempt over apartheid flag tweet, Nelson Mandela Foundation says

  • Franny Rabkin
3 min read
Resigning himself: SAA chief executive Vuyani Jarana had to answer to the airline’s board about its poor performance and outstanding financials. (Elizabeth Sejake/Gallo Images/Rapport)
MONWABISI KALAWE

LISTEN:Understanding the state of SAA

M&G investigative journalist Sabelo Skiti spoke to Eusebius McKaiser about SAA after their CEO resigned at the weekend

  • Mg Online
  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Respected: Xolani Gwala believes that the story comes first. He says it is critical in debates on national issues that clarity must come before stone-throwing. (Oupa Nkosi)
CARLOS AMATO 1

Return of the irrepressible Bra X

This, an interview with radio personality Xolani Gwala, is the first in a series of profiles that will be a regular feature in the M&G

  • Carlos Amato
8 min read
(David Harrison/M&G)
DALI MPOFU

De Lille back in court to hear her fate

The mayor took the DA to court after the party’s leaders "determined" that she breached one of its constitutional clauses during a radio interview

  • Paul Herman
  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
The City of Tshwane’s failure to apply for a waiver for Aucamp
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE

Aucamp resigns after qualifications scandal

​Marietha Aucamp has resigned as Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga’s chief of staff

  • Arielle Schwartz
2 min read
James Selfe
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE

Selfe: Black people chose to elect white people at DA congress

In an interview on Monday morning, Selfe responded to critics who said that the party’s leadership is not diverse.

  • Raeesa Pather
2 min read
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)
DONALD TRUMP

The people vs the advertisers

What comes first – the commercial viability of a radio station or the needs of listeners?

  • Gugulethu Mhlungu
9 min read
ANC

Talk Radio 702 dumps Shaka Sisulu after ANCYL appointment

Radio host and writer Shaka Sisulu was dumped by Talk Radio 702 and 567 Cape Talk after he was appointed to the ANC Youth League interim committee.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
EUGENE TERRE BLANCHE

The Sunday Times feels the strong arm of social media

Ray Hartley’s explanation about the <i>Sunday Times</i>’s controversial front page has left users on local social networks as skeptical as ever.

  • Verashni Pillay
  • Nickolaus Bauer
6 min read
2009 ELECTIONS

Hlongwane the ‘mole’ returns to ANC

Cope said its former election coordinator Mlungisi Hlongwane, who returned to the ANC on Thursday, was suspected of being an ANC mole.

  • Mmanaledi Mataboge
  • Sapa Afp
4 min read
ABBEY MAKOE

Don’t cry no tears, FBJ tells 702

Newspaper columnist Jon Qwelane on Wednesday at a public forum organised by the South African Human Rights Commission refused to apologise for calling a former colleague a…

  • Staff Reporter
5 min read