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@mailandguardian Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:23:46
Pretoria summons US ambassador as diplomatic strain grows with Washington
US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, was called in for a formal diplomatic demarche following comments the government described as "undiplomatic"
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@mailandguardian 9 hours ago
Another journalist heads for the Great Blue Skies
Ho is the author of Paper Sons and Daughters: A Memoir: Growing Up Chinese in South Africa, published in 2012
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@mailandguardian 54 minutes ago
The Mail & Guardian's 2026 200 Young South Africans call for nominations has been extended
The Mail Guardian is pleased to announce that the call for nominations for the 2026 edition of the 200 Young South Africans has been extended to Friday 10 April 2026.
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@mailandguardian 2 hours ago
Cryptic Crossword JDE 521
Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword. Clue of the week: 17 "Get Back!" is about calling out unacceptable prejudice upfront (6)
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@mailandguardian 5 hours ago
Government responds to 'rotten egg' smell in Gauteng
The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment is monitoring reports of a strong sulphur odour in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. Elevated hydrogen sulphide levels are believed to be the cause
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@mailandguardian 5 hours ago
Ezemvelo says war on rhinos continues, supports regulated trade to curb poaching
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife highlights a successful dehorning programme and improved anti-poaching measures but continues to call for discussion on legal rhino horn trade to protect the species and fund conservation
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@mailandguardian 11 hours ago
FlySafair hikes ticket prices
South Africa's largest domestic carrier said the price of jet fuel at local airports rose by about 70% in just one week, following a surge in global oil prices
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@mailandguardian 12 hours ago
Raising the bar for responsible pet parenting in South Africa
In parks, on pavements and training fields across the country, more South African pet parents are setting their sights on a meaningful milestone: the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA) Canine Good Citizen Programme. The programme offers a clear pathway for dogs and their handlers to demonstrate sound temperament, good manners, and responsible ownership. But
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@mailandguardian Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:29:56
Morero jokes about no-confidence motions at Mosiuoa Lekota memorial
Joburg mayor humorously urged UDF leader Bantu Holomisa to stop his party's councillor from filing motions of no confidence against him. Morero also honoured Lekota's decades-long contribution to South Africa's struggle against apartheid
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@mailandguardian Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:13
1,400 Days in the wild: Inside the intimate drama of Zambia's predator kingdom
For 1,400 days, a wildlife film crew lived and worked in Zambia's Nsefu sector, documenting the lives of lions, leopards, hyenas and wild dogs in one of the most socially complex predator landscapes in Africa. What emerged was not just a study of survival, but a layered portrait of family, conflict, resilience and the strange
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@mailandguardian Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:36:26
The Mazda CX-3 Carbon Edition is too little car for too much money
While there's not much to argue about in terms of ride quality, this is as compact as a compact SUV gets and the price point is set way too high
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@mailandguardian Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:40:00
China announces major push to strengthen its partnership with Africa amid US trade tension
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent
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@mailandguardian Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:41:58
Iran only needs to survive this war
There is no doubt that difficult days lie ahead of the global order as we know it since the end of World War II. Clearly, the USA has set a very dangerous precedent in terms of not abiding by international law, the rules-based order and respect for international institutions such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court
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@mailandguardian Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:27:46
China announces major push to strengthen its partnership with Africa amid US trade tension
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent
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@mailandguardian Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:31:12
Bess Nkabinde shuts down NPA's push to lead its own evidence against Chauke
While the NPA argued the Nkabinde enquiry had become adversarial the panel chairperson Bess Nkabinde said the Prosecuting Authority cannot play referee in its own case
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