Mail & Guardian
South Africa · English · Newspaper
A South African news outlet covering politics, social issues, and current events with a focus on local and international news. It includes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and analyses of key societal challenges.
- 9/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 5 South Africa peers
Latest stories
- Migration tensions test Pretoria’s African ambitionsSouth Africa's crackdown on illegal migration and anti-foreigner protests are straining its diplomatic relations across Africa, testing its ambitions as a leader in continental integration.
- South Africa’s future lies in unity, not isolationSouth Africa's president emphasizes the importance of unity and regional cooperation over isolation, highlighting the nation's commitment to enforcing immigration laws while rejecting xenophobia and promoting constitutional values.
- Bafana Bafana, spying scandals and the erosion of fair play in footballA private training match of Bafana Bafana was leaked online, raising concerns about unauthorized surveillance in football and its impact on fair play.
- SAACA is teaching the next generation to care through pet cancer awarenessSAACA, a South African non-profit, educates children and communities about pet cancer awareness through school programs, interactive activities, and outreach events to promote responsible animal care and empathy.
- The importance of mental well-being in school sportThe article discusses the psychological pressures on children in school sports and emphasizes the need to balance performance with emotional well-being. Dr. Michelle Bach highlights how early specialization and high expectations can lead to anxiety, identity issues, and burnout, urging parents and coaches to prioritize mental health alongside physical training.
- Starlink in Africa: Breakthrough or backdoor? The continent’s digital future at a critical crossroadsStarlink's expansion in Africa raises concerns about digital sovereignty, with potential risks of external control, surveillance, and dependency on foreign corporations, prompting debates on regulatory responses and national interests.
- How the US-Israel-Iran conflict is reshaping South Africa’s coal exportsThe US-Israel-Iran conflict is increasing demand for South Africa's coal exports due to energy market volatility, but researchers warn of significant environmental and social costs, including climate damage and health impacts on local communities.
- Murders in Gauteng decrease while sexual assault and kidnapping trend upwardsGauteng saw a 15% drop in murders and 9.9% decline in rape cases, but kidnapping and sexual assault increased. Overall crime decreased in 17 categories, though Gauteng accounts for 26% of national reported crimes.
- Joburg ANC mayoral process faces scrutiny amid claims of flawed nomination processThe ANC's mayoral selection process in Johannesburg faces scrutiny over alleged non-compliance with internal procedures, with disputes arising over the role of regional structures and the inclusion of candidates.
- Africa’s conservation models struggle to shake colonial yokeAfrica's conservation models, such as Kenya's Maasai Mara and South Africa's Kruger National Park, face challenges in overcoming colonial legacies, with differing approaches to community inclusion and economic benefits affecting their effectiveness.
- Kenya’s Ebola case and the politics of contagionKenya's High Court suspended a U.S.-proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing concerns over transparency, public participation, and national sovereignty amid an Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The case highlights tensions between national interests and global health solidarity.
- Are Africans welcome at the World Cup?African fans and journalists face travel restrictions and unwelcoming conditions at the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada due to US immigration policies targeting African nations, despite the presence of many African teams and cultural elements.
- President Ramaphosa’s migration speech gets the diagnosis right: The real test is whether South Africa has the system to deliverPresident Ramaphosa acknowledged migration as a complex systems issue requiring coordinated governance, economic growth, and institutional reform, but the real test is whether South Africa can implement effective solutions.
- The anxious money wait: Why African soccer fans dread payment disputes before major tournaments like the Fifa World CupAfrican soccer fans are anxious about payment disputes between players and federations before major tournaments like the Fifa World Cup, as historical issues of mismanagement and delayed payments threaten team preparation and performance.
- Which foreigners are unwelcome in South Africa?The article discusses the confusion and victimization caused by unclear policies on which foreigners should leave South Africa, highlighting socio-economic tensions and the need for African unity to address resource competition and migration issues.