Mail & Guardian Ordered To Apologise To Zuma – They Say Hell No!
Despite a ruling by the Press Ombudsman ordering a front page apology, the team over at M & G are sticking to their guns and giving JZ the middle finger,
Die Antwoord’s Ninja Labeled “Pile Of Shit” And “Pure Evil” On Blomkamp Film Set [AUDIO]
Even a tight-lip confidentiality agreement couldn’t stop cast and crew from Neill Blomkamp’s new film, from telling City Press how much of an asshole Ninja from Die Antwoord was on set. Anonymous sources explain how Ninja made life on set hell, during the shoot of ‘Chappie’, filmed in Joburg.
Mandela: The Sacrificial Man [AUDIO]
On the final instalment of M&G Newsroom for 2013, Mandela family spokesperson General Themba Matanzima tells us about Madiba the family man, and how he sacrificed a domestic life for the benefit of first his people, and then the world.
“The System Will Collapse” – Should You Buy An E-Tag? #etolls [AUDIO]
Cosatu seems confident that civil disobedience will prevent the success of e-tolling, while the DA remains firm on its stance, that it can stop the system if elected into government. We talk to M&G associate editor Phillip De Wet about the likelihood of these campaigns succeeding, and whether Johannesburg motorists should purchase e-tags.
The DA Finally Agrees On What It Thinks Of Race [AUDIO]
The Democratic Alliance held its first policy conference over the weekend, and decided that race was a “legitimate proxy” for redressing apartheid legacy. We speak to the opposition party’s deputy federal chairperson Makashule Gana about its views on race in South Africa and redress policies.
This Is How Julius Malema Will Use His Prolonged Trial For Political Gain [AUDIO]
Julius Malema 10-day trial starts in the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court, where he is facing charges of money laundering and racketeering related to the alleged irregular awarding of a R52 million tender to On-Point Engineers, partly owned by Malema’s Ratanang Family Trust. M&G reporter Phillip de Wet reportr from the court case in Polokwane and gives […]
This Home Is Providing Hope For Mentally Disabled People In The Eastern Cape [AUDIO]
Mentally disabled people in the rural Eastern Cape are considered worthless, even evil. When girls are sexually abused, mothers are no longer shocked. We talk to M&G health editor Mia Malan about a small organisation trying to change the shocking way mentally disabled people are treated in rural Eastern Cape, and the support they’ve had since her article was published.
This Is Why Our Own Police Commissioner Is Being Investigated [AUDIO]
Sanef deputy chairperson, and editor of the Star newspaper, Makhudu Sefara speaks with Mmanaledi Mataboge about the police’s threat of legal action over intercepted calls involving police commissioner Riah Phiyega. This comes shortly after the Independent Police Investigative Directorate confirmed that it is to probe claims of defeating the ends of justice against Phiyega.
Torture, Electroshock Therapy, And Forced Injections: Welcome To Bloem Prison [AUDIO]
A 12-month-long investigation by Ruth Hopkins, a journalist for the Wits Justice Project, has uncovered evidence of prisoners at the Mangaung Correctional Facility in the Free State being given medication against their will and subjected to electroshock therapy and assaults.
Mail & Guardian’s Chris Roper Says Gupta’s R500 Million Lawsuit Is “Outrageous”
The Daily Maverick caught up with Mail & Guardian editor in chief, Chris Roper to discuss the R500 million defamation suit brought against the paper by the notorious Gupta family. They’re suing the Sunday Times for the same amount – putting their claim at a cool R1 billion.
The Guptas Are Suing The Mail & Guardian For R500 Million
Ladies and gentlemen, it could be one for the record books! The Mail & Guardian reports that the Gupta family is suing the newspaper for R500 million, in what may well be the largest media defamation suit in the history of South Africa. According to the M&G, “The case relates to an article published in the M&G in March […]
Climate Change Caused By Humans: Let’s Have That Chat [AUDIO]
In this week’s edition, environmental reporter Sipho Kings explains the UN’s latest report on climate change and what it means for government policies. If you’re serious about the rapidly changing balance of power between environment, government, and business, then listen in.
Zimbabwean Opposition’s Future Is In Jeopardy After Losing Three Elections In A Row [AUDIO]
The Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe once raised hopes that President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF could be defeated at the polls. But, after losing three elections in a row, the party is at war with itself and looks set for a slow death.
SA Crime Stats To Be Released This Week – What Will This Information Tell Us? [AUDIO]
Deshnee Subramany and Sarah Evans from Mail & Guardian talk to The Institute for Security Studies’ governance, crime and justice head Gareth Newham. They discuss what to expect when the latest crime stats are released this week, how to unpack the numbers and what these stats might tell us about crime in SA.
‘Secret Meetings Between Jacob Zuma And Atul Gupta’ Discussion [AUDIO]
Deshnee Subramany and Mmanaledi Mataboge from Mail & Guardian discuss a former ANN7 editor who says he fears for his life. They discuss allegations of political interference at ANN7, threats against staff and secret meetings between Jacob Zuma and Atul Gupta.
One Year Later – Remembering The Marikana Massacre [AUDIO]
One year ago today, 34 miners were killed by South African police and military forces at Lonmin’s Rustenburg platinum mines. One year on, the Mail & Guardian asks why those men died, and if South Africa will ever see a repeat of the Marikana massacre.
Braai Knowledge: A Rundown Of The Khanyi Dhlomo Luminance Luxury Boutique Situation In 7 Minutes [AUDIO]
The long weekend is upon us. Which means that a braai looms imminently in your future. Or drinks. Or something, look, I don’t know what it is you do for fun. What I do know is that you want to be the smartest person in the room – and smart people are the ones with the informed opinions.
Kenny Kunene And Khanyi Dhlomo Are On 2oceansvibe Radio From 1pm Today
Zimbabwe’s elections, the plagued arms deal commission and interviews with Khanyi Dhlomo of the controversial Luminance department store, and Kenny Kunene – it’s all going down on this week’s M&G Newsroom Radio show on 2oceansvibe Radio at 1pm
The FHM Writer Debacle: A Final Look At Both Sides Of The Coin
Kwanele Sosibo and Deshnee Subramany from the Mail & Guardian discuss the comments made by FHM South Africa features editor, Max Barashenkov and editorial assistant Montle Moorosi regarding corrective rape on Barashenkov’s Facebook profile. Did they deserve to get fired?
Catch Up Before It’s Too Late: The Full Run Down Of The “Mandla Mandela Situation” In 6 Minutes
The issue of the legitimacy of Mandla Mandela’s chieftaincy and the removal of the graves from Qunu to Mvezo, and back to Qunu where the bodies of Mandela’s children were originally burial.
Finally: Nkandla Files Are Released In All Their Glory
The Mail & Guardian’s investigative journalism unit, amaBhungane, have uncovered over 12,000 pages of a report by the Department of Public Works on “Project A” – the construction and upgrade of Jacob Zuma’s R210 million Nkandla Homestead. The documents describe, as expressed by the Mail & Guardian, “an orgy of kowtowing”
“Mandela Is Going To Struggle For His Last Wish” – Why Madiba Might Not Be Laid To Rest Where He Wants
Will Nelson Mandela’s las wish be granted? Or will the court fued between his grandson and daughter leave the former president with an unfulfiled wish?
Insight: Are We Heading Towards A Massive Shift In South Africa’s Political Landscape?
If you missed the Mail & Guardian Newsroom show on 2oceansvibe Radio, don’t dispair. We have the podcast of this week’s Mail & Guardian Newsroom show for your analytical pleasure. Feel free to listen on the page, or download for later listening. The past weekend saw the launch of a few new political parties, one being Mamphela Ramphele’s […]
The Mail & Guardian Newsroom – Hardcore News Insight Every Monday From 1 To 2
From geeks to grammar nazis, meet the two presenters that make the Mail & Guardian Newsroom show what it is. Most news nowadays consists of throwaway sound bites that are the same on almost every radio station and website. But the Mail & Guardian is different. Africa’s first ever news website started in 1994, and […]
Death By Initiation – A Subject So Touchy That Government Isn’t Willing To Step In And Save Lives
As Faranaaz discovered, government has widely condemned the spate of deaths related to circumcision rituals around the country. But few provinces are actually keeping clear records of the numbers. In the absence of reliable statistics, can government really do anything to prevent deaths at circumcision schools?
Cape Town’s Ridiculous New Alcohol Regulations Might Actually Be Good For Us – Here’s Why
Look, you’re angry. So are we. Cape Town’s city authorities recently pushed through a draft of new regulations that make it pretty much impossible to hold down a full time job and buy a bottle of alcohol from a retail outlet on a weekday. Annoyingly, there seems to be some method to their madness.
This Is What Is Killing The South African Film Industry
Roger Young chats to Mail & Guardian’s Chris Roper about what’s killing the SA film industry.
“Name Dropping Is An Avenue For Getting What We Want” – Listen To The Mail & Guardian’s Dissection Of The Gupta Briefing, Here [PODCAST]
Do you know anybody famous or powerful? Senior staffers at Mail & Guardian tackled the embarrassing issue of Guptagate this week, and the surprising conclusions that emerged from the government briefing on the incident. The lesson? “Dropping names” will get you everywhere.
Gone To Join His Uncle In The Furniture Business – M&G Editor Nic Dawes Resigns
Highly respected editor of the Mail & Guardian, Nic Dawes announced his resignation from the Mail & Guardian today. Dawes will step down from the investigative paper in September to to join the Hindustan Times in New Delhi as Chief Content and Editorial Officer, ending a nine year stint at the M&G.
Apple Is Planning To Launch A Free Internet Radio Service [PODCAST]
In this week’s edition of the M&G Newsroom, the fine people of the Mail & Guardian pick Guptagate to the bone, discuss the likelihood of Apple launching its own internet radio service, and take a gander at South Africa’s newest reality show