South Africa Mail & Guardian

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Chinese vehicles gain serious traction in SA’s used market
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
South Africa’s summer of extremes
Floods, wildfires and water shortages: This is a warning of the real costs of climate change, experts say

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:47:56 +0000
Senteeko Dam at imminent risk of failure, government warns
Downstream communities 'must immediately evacuate'

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:38:29 +0000
I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April
The EFF leader told supporters he would not abandon his ideas

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:48:56 +0000
High levels of corruption cripple SA municipalities but government optimistic about improvements, Ramokgopa says
Minister in the presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation said there had been progress in implementing the country’s medium-term development plan, running from 2024 to 2029

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:44:46 +0000
Environment department warns against using transformer oil on the body over toxic PCB risks
The department has issued a public health warning after reports that transformer oil is being used for medicinal purposes in some communities

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:40:11 +0000
Over R500m needed to rebuild Kruger after devastating floods, says minister
With bridges, roads and tourist camps washed away, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp appealed to the public for donations to ‘help save our iconic park’

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000
Smuggled birth control pills in demand
Female migrants cite barriers to accessing local healthcare facilities

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:04:26 +0000
Beyond matric results: what meaningful education looks like in a changing world
Each January, matric results dominate headlines across South Africa, offering a snapshot of academic performance at the end of a long schooling journey. For many families, these numbers matter deeply, symbolising years of commitment, sacrifice and ho...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:10:49 +0000
Kwaito isn’t dead, it’s evolving
Trompies’ story reveals how true legends endure by evolving without losing their cultural centre

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