Fact checkers, journalists, civil society organisations and human rights activists say Facebook’s support is inadequate. The company has known for years that it helps to fuel tensions in the country. The post Facebook accused of letting ‘activi...

The former secretary general was cast out of the ruling party in May last year after he refused to step aside, as per the ANC’s rules over corruption, fraud and money laundering charges. The post Ace Magashule turns to the clergy for support ahea...

South Africa’s role in helping improve statistical capacity in Africa The post Why Census 2022 matters appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

A tree fell at a school in Mpumalanga, injuring Melokuhle Tshabalala. His father wants to see the report and footage of the incident but neither the principal nor the department will show him. The post Paralysed child’s parents demand answers from...

South Africa is facing a deepening unemployment crisis and experts warn that climate change threatens the country’s shrinking jobs. The post Given South Africa’s jobs crunch, new jobs in the renewable energy sector are urgently needed appeared f...

Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo has asked the high court for an extension of the commission’s lifespan until the end of April, saying wrapping up his findings on the intelligence communities and other subjects required more time. The post Ramap...

Close to half-a-billion rand was spent on revamping 1 Military Hospital, yet there is little to show for it. A long-awaited report reveals who is implicated in the malfeasance The post Former SANDF surgeon general Zola Dabula implicated in R156-mill...

The murder of women continued its upward trajectory in the last three months of 2021, while kidnapping showed the biggest increase of all categories of crime. The post Latest crime statistics: Murder, kidnapping and commercial crimes increase appea...

This piece by Mia Arderne from the book ‘Touch: Sex, Sexuality and Sensuality’ ‘puts class squarely in the middle of what is a global mental health crisis’ The post ‘1 000 nights in silence with you’: An extract by Mia Arderne appeared f...

Minerals and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe agrees that green energy is cost competitive and calls for equitable ownership in the sector The post Fossil subsidies take the bulk of finance needed for an inclusive renewable energy sector appeared firs...