The tendency of Western commentators to dress up African tragedies in the patronizing logic of relativism The post On failed states and the pitfalls of Western commentary appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

But despite the calm, rival taxi associations have not yet made peace in their turf war The post Cape Town transport stabilised after two weeks of taxi violence appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Her latest project, Mother Nature, continues a musical trajectory that reflects on Africa’s history, the world’s perceptions of the continent and its influence on music everywhere The post Angélique Kidjo puts Africa at the centre appeared firs...

There are concerns that post office branch closures will make it difficult for beneficiaries to access the grant The post R350 relief grant will be paid into bank accounts or via cash-send services appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

China’s emissions exceed those of developed countries, in large part because of its population of more than 1.4-billion people The post China launches carbon market as it aims to reduce emissions appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

In what may prove to be a first in our legal history, the constitutional court on 12 July heard an application for the rescission of an earlier judgment delivered on 29 June. The post ‘My sister is mistaken’ and other responses to dissent in Zum...

More than ever before, decisive leadership is needed from politicians, military leadership and civil society to march the South African National Defence Force in the right direction The post Military not a magic bullet: South Africa needs to do more...

Once again the issue of voluntary euthanasia is before the courts, and once again the state is trying to hold back the inevitable The post The state continues to deny South Africans their ‘last right’ – euthanasia appeared first on The Mai...

With Mondays enforced as off-days from work in conflict-ridden Cameroon, gathering at dog meat eateries to consume the delicacy and drink alcohol has become a weekly pastime. The post Anglophone Cameroon plays politics with no-work day appeared firs...

Men’s national football teams have done well in junior world tournaments, but that success hasn’t been replicated on the senior global stage. What causes this and how can it be corrected? The post What lies behind Africa’s elusive World Cup gl...