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@mailandguardian 21 hours ago
South Africans hit hard by the rising cost of living
As fuel prices increase, interest rates soar and food prices hit through the roof, citizens face tough times with many households battling to put food on the table
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@mailandguardian 3 hours ago
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 3 hours ago
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 2 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 5 hours ago
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 7 hours ago
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 7 hours ago
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 8 hours ago
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 8 hours ago
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 9 hours ago
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 12 hours ago
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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@mailandguardian 13 hours ago
The degree and the broken promise of mobility
Degrees continue to accumulate faster than the demand for high-skilled labour.
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@mailandguardian 21 hours ago
More than a restaurant, Tortellino d'Oro is a story about belonging
From fresh handmade pasta and honest Italian cooking to generations of family history, Tortellino d'Oro's new Oaklands home proves that the best meals are the ones shared
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@mailandguardian 21 hours ago
Nasty C and Tellaman have terms and conditions
On fame, friendship and a long-overdue joint album, Nasty C and Tellaman are exactly where they want to be
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@mailandguardian 21 hours ago
Migration diplomacy drive unveiled
Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit highlights the tension shaping South Africa's relations with the continent, along with other barriers to interregional trade
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@mailandguardian 21 hours ago
Ramaphosa and the ANC's sinking ship
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that Ramaphosa will not save the ANC and may instead be presiding over a sinking ship. Under his leadership, the party suffered its most significant electoral setback since 1994
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