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@mailandguardian Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00
Political analysts and the dearth of sound public discourse
Whenever a major political development occurs, audiences are often presented with a familiar cast of commentators. A relatively small group of commentators often appears across media platforms, offering interpretations that, while presented as independent assessments, frequently converge around the same political conclusions
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@mailandguardian 7 hours ago
Protected: BMW CEO: South Africa needs more technical skills, not just more degrees
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@mailandguardian 9 hours ago
MG Cyberster: The roadster we never knew we needed
The MG Cyberster — the only electric one on our roads — provides excitement, power and cool features, making it a head-turner
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@mailandguardian 9 hours ago
Haval H7 Black Edition: a reason the Chinese are winning
Haval's flagship product is value for money and it is exactly why the Chinese manufacturers keep climbing the ranks
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@mailandguardian 9 hours ago
When migration becomes a municipal crisis: The local face of a continental challenge
In South Africa, where local government is grappling with fiscal constraints, infrastructure backlogs, unemployment and service delivery problems, migration has become an additional layer of complexity that many municipalities were never designed to manage
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@mailandguardian Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:21:10
Guy Ritchie's 'In The Grey' is all plan and no personality
The legendary director's latest thriller boasts a strong cast and explosive finale but lacks the colourful characters and charm that defined his best work
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@mailandguardian Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:27:15
How to use the anti-HIV jab — and where to find it
The six-monthly anti-HIV jab, which prevents HIV through sex, is now stocked for free at 360 government clinics in six of South Africa's provinces. How does the jab work, how do you know if you need it and where can you find it? We've got you covered with answers to 13 questions
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@mailandguardian 23 hours ago
Stolen Ukrainian grain is Africa's food security concern too
Behind every shipment of grain there is a farmer, a field, a contract, a port, an insurer and a buyer. When that chain begins with occupation and theft, the damage does not stop at Ukraine's borders. It affects confidence in maritime trade and creates risks for every country that depends on transparent food supply routes
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@mailandguardian Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:48:29
SAPS head of organised crime Richard Shibiri axed
Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala
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@mailandguardian Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:11:45
World Environment Day: The great AI-climate paradox
The very tool being counted on to decarbonise our civilisation is fast becoming one of the most power-hungry infrastructure networks on Earth. Yet dismissing AI as a climate villain is to miss one of the most consequential opportunities of the decade
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@mailandguardian Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:21:06
The cheapest climate defence we have is in the ground
Our wetlands, grasslands, rivers and the wildlife that hold them together are not a luxury to be funded once the urgent problems are solved. They are part of how we solve the urgent problems
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@mailandguardian Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:25:21
Mchunu challenges committee report, alleging prejudicial findings
Parliament's ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders' draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT without consultation and for nefarious reasons
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@mailandguardian Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:28:38
Joburg Theatre launches podcast to take audiences behind the curtain
Through interviews and behind-the-scenes discussions, Spotlight Theatre Talk explores the people and processes that bring productions to life
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@mailandguardian Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:10:00
Citizens don't want these political fakes
Many across the Global South created grassroots movements that were morally-centred and people-led to fight colonialism and apartheid but we cannot seem to create similar movements when leaders take us backwards
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@mailandguardian Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:27:39
South Africa and Kenya push to turn African integration into industrial growth
South Africa-Kenya Business Forum, which brought together government officials, financiers, industrialists and business organisations from both countries during President Ruto's state visit, called for the removal of practical barriers that continue to frustrate businesses operating across the continent's borders
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