Mail & Guardian
ST&I Public Lecture
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- ST&I Public Lecture
- Runtime
- 3:20:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The theme of the 2026 Lecture - "A Public-Private Partnership Model for Science and Innovation"
We cannot change the past. We can shape the future.
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- Episode 9: Busi Lethole unpacks what's in this week's Mail & Guardian newspaper.
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- WATCH | What's in the M&G newspaper? M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole breaks down this week’s top stories in the Mail & Guardian:
⚪️ ActionSA has dared former DA leader Tony Leon to sue them over defamation threats from his PR firm.
⚪️ Saftu’s Zwelinzima Vavi has joined the growing chorus of condemnation against the President's decision to bring disgraced former Communications Minister Dina Pule back into Cabinet.
⚪️ An M&G exclusive. Our latest investigation uncovers a booming black market for untested, peptide-infused chemicals popular among gym-goers looking for "miracle" weight-loss cures.
⚪️ In our Friday section, we are on the ground at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda.
Read the full reports at http://mg.co.za or grab your copy today!
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- South African fans pack OR Tambo airport at 5AM for Bafana Bafana after historic FIFA World Cup run
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- They were already at the airport by 5 AM?! 🤯🇿🇦 Talk about dedication! M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole caught up with the early-bird South African fans who woke up in the early hours of the morning to welcome Bafana Bafana home after their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup run!
Making the knockout stages for the first time in history is no small feat, and these fans proved that a legendary campaign deserves a legendary welcome home.
For more visit http://mg.co.za
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- South Africa's Bafana Bafana receive warm welcome home after historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Bafana Bafana led by coach Hugo Broos have arrived home in South Africa to a thunderous reception, with hundreds of South Africans cheering, singing and waving flags as the team made its way through the airport after its historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
The Mail & Guardian was there to capture every moment of the unforgettable homecoming.
For more visit mg.co.za
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- South Africans welcome Bafana Bafana home following their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup run
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- South Africans have turned out in their numbers to welcome Bafana Bafana home following their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup run 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
The Mail & Guardian is at the O.R. Tambo International Airport, bringing you all the latest updates, reactions and highlights from the team’s homecoming.
For more visit mg.co.za
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- "They must go!” says Ngizwe Mchunu as the anti-illegal immigration protest concludes in Joburg CBD
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- “They are filling up the buses. They must go!” - says Ngizwe Mchunu as he addressed the crowd in Johannesburg today. He paused during the March & March anti-illegal immigration demonstrations to thank supporters for showing up in numbers for their June 30 "deadline" for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa.
For more visit http://mg.co.za
Video: Nkosinathi Shazi
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- Anti-illegal immigration protesters throw rocks at alleged hijacked building in Johannesburg CBD
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Anti-illegal immigration demonstrators throw objects and force entry into an alleged hijacked building believed to be housing undocumented foreign nationals after residents in the building allegedly threw objects at the protesters from windows.
For more visit mg.co.za
Video: Nkosinathi Shazi
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- March & March anti-illegal immigration protests ignite in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The scene right now in Johannesburg CBD: Protests led by the March & March anti-illegal immigration group have filled the city's streets today, marking the arrival of their highly publicised June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa.
For more visit http://mg.co.za
Video: Nkosinathi Shazi
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- ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba plans special unit to arrest illegal immigrants
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- “I want to make it clear to South Africans that in the city I will govern, I will not accept even one undocumented person. I will declare war against them and I want everyone to know, including the human rights lawyers...No Pakistani will run a shop under my administration. Let him first demonstrate how he got the money into the country. Let him demonstrate how he acquired South African citizenship." says ActionSA leader and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba during his interview with the Mail & Guardian's Lunga Mzangwe.
For more visit mg.co.za
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- Title
- Bafana Bafana’s historic World Cup run: Pride, progress and the need for ambition
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Heads high, Bafana Bafana! While the 2026 FIFA World Cup journey has come to an end for South Africa after their 0-1 loss to Canada, the team made history by reaching the knockout stages for the first time. From a fighting draw against the Czech Republic to a gritty 1-0 win over South Korea, they sparked immense national pride.
Sports analyst Lelo Mzaca unpacks the tournament, reflecting on both the triumphs and the critiques. While the team's defensive steel was vital, Mzaca addresses the criticism regarding an overly defensive approach which sometimes prioritised containment over the flair and creativity that defines South African football.
For more: https://ow.ly/WoMP50Zi9QT
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- Episode 8: Busi Lethole unpacks what's in this week's Mail & Guardian newspaper.
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- What's in the M&G newspaper? M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole breaks down this week’s top stories in the Mail & Guardian:
⚪️ ActionSA president Herman Mashaba plans special police unit to arrest illegal immigrants.
⚪️ DA shake-up triggers internal revolt.
⚪️ A rural KwaZulu-Natal trust is up in arms over a controversial BEE deal. They are challenging an IDC shareholding extended to a consortium led by the spouse of Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
⚪️ Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala secures eight-year plea deal as state witness.
⚪️ In our Friday section, the journey from Mthatha to New York is no overnight success for Zizipo Poswa. Her latest exhibition gathers 10 years of striking sculptures.
Read the full reports at mg.co.za or grab your copy today!
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- Youth at the centre: Confronting violence, health & opportunity in South Africa
- Runtime
- 3:53:20
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Join young leaders, policymakers, civil society and health experts for a dynamic dialogue on the issues shaping young people's futures.
- Title
- South Africa script a historic FIFA World Cup breakthrough after securing a spot in the Round of 32
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- THE UNDERDOGS DELIVER: Bafana Bafana script a historic FIFA World Cup breakthrough! Sports analyst Lelo Mzaca provides an overview on how South Africa secured an unprecedented spot in the tournament's knockout phase. The green and gold are officially through to the Round of 32.
For decades, the critics counted them out. But history was made in Mexico. Next stop for the team is Los Angeles where they will face co-hosts Canada.
For more: https://ow.ly/J07O50ZgOpp
#MailAndGuardian #SouthAfrica #BafanaBafana
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- South Africa's Bafana Bafana vs South Korea 2026 FIFA World Cup score predictions by fans!
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- On Thursday at 3AM SAST, it is all on the line for Bafana Bafana. M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole caught up with fans to get their score predictions ahead of South Africa's must-win clash against South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The equation is simple: win, and secure a spot in the historic Round of 32.
What is your final score prediction?
For more visit mg.co.za
#MailAndGuardian #FIFAWorldCup
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- RIP Abdullah Ibrahim: The 91-year-old's last performance at Cape Town International Jazz Festival
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- At 91 years old, Abdullah Ibrahim’s final public performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival was pure magic, a fitting homecoming before his final bow.
The Jazz icon has gone home, but his melodies remain woven into the fabric of South Africa's freedom. RIP legend 🕊️
For more visit http://mg.co.za
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- Fans react to South Africa's Bafana Bafana 1-1 draw VS Czechia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Here is a quick weekend recap of the action! A 1-1 draw for South Africa against Czech Republic at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Our multimedia journalist Busi Lethole was out at Wanderers Stadium on Thursday night to capture a fast-paced fan reaction session with the South African crowd.
From the heartbreak of the near-misses to the undying optimism for the next round, the energy at the fan park was unmatched!
Do you think South Africa is going to make it out of the group stages?
For more visit http://mg.co.za
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- Bafana Bafana fights back to secure a massive 1-1 draw against Czech Republic at FIFA World Cup
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- What a night in Atlanta for Bafana Bafana! South Africa fought back from a goal down to secure a massive 1-1 draw against Czech Republic in their second Group A match, thanks to a cool late penalty from Teboho Mokoena.
Coach Hugo Broos got his tactics spot on, and super-sub Relebohile Mofokeng completely changed the game to bring the belief back to Mzansi.
Next up: a must-win decider against South Korea to reach the Round of 32 for the first time ever. Sports Analyst Lelo Mzaca provides a full breakdown.
#MailAndGuardian #FIFAWorldCup
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- Episode 7: Busi Lethole unpacks what's in this week's Mail & Guardian newspaper.
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- What's in the M&G newspaper? M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole breaks down this week’s top stories in the Mail & Guardian:
⚪️ Sugar giant Tongaat Hulett was on the brink of liquidation. It took the capital of South African businessman Robert Gumede and his Zimbabwean business partner Rute Moyo to save the day.
⚪️ Former DA leader John Steenhuisen has been knocked down the party’s pecking order, removed as Minister of Agriculture and demoted to a deputy minister post.
⚪️ In arts and culture, we review the stage play Nkoli, which pays homage to the late gay activist and freedom fighter, Simon Nkoli.
⚪️ In our Friday section, the late, great jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim is remembered in a beautifully written tribute.
Read the full reports at http://mg.co.za or grab your copy today!
#MailAndGuardian #SouthAfricanNews #NewsUpdates
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- What Bafana Bafana need to do to win their next 2026 FIFA World Cup match
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- What Bafana Bafana need to do to win: Sports analyst Lelo Mzaca breaks down exactly what South Africa needs to do to keep the dream alive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup! After a tough opening defeat against Mexico, Hugo Broos’ men are facing a non-negotiable, must-win clash against the Czech Republic in Atlanta.
Can the boys deliver for Mzansi? Drop your score predictions for South Africa vs. Czech Republic in the comments below.
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- 10 000 displaced Malawians stranded in the Sherwood Community Hall transit camp in South Africa
- Runtime
- 8:16
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Malawian Mussa Peters, 29, who has been watching over his wife and two-year-old child on the grassy grounds of the Sherwood Hall, stepped forward from the crowd and poured out his heart. He is worried about his wife and child. The Peters family represents just one of many who are facing a swelling humanitarian crisis that has seen between 7 000 and 10 000 undocumented and displaced foreign nationals descend on Durban site.
A crowd can be heard shouting "Bushiri". Mussa Peters says Malawians have been asking for the assistance of the controversial self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who remains a fugitive in Malawi after avoiding extradition to South Africa.
For more on this story, visit mg.co.za
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- Apartheid South Africa: What my uncle’s dompas could not tell me
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- A worn dompas found in M&G Art Reporter Lesego Chepape’s family drawer becomes a powerful reminder of how apartheid sought to reduce Black lives to paperwork while erasing the humanity, dreams and stories that existed beyond its pages.
Read her full story on mg.co.za
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- M&G website editor Eyaaz Matwadia here to guide you through the brand new Mail & Guardian website!
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Our website editor, Eyaaz Matwadia, is here to guide you through the brand new Mail & Guardian website! We’ve redesigned the experience to highlight our top stories, give dedicated attention to the newspaper, and bring our journalists' social media conversations right to your screen. Plus, you can now seamlessy switch between light and dark mode.
Explore the new look here: http://mg.co.za
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- Bafana Bafana’s disappointing Fifa World Cup 2026 opener against Mexico
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Sports Analyst Lelo Mzaca weighs in on last night’s chaotic, high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Mexico City! Co-hosts Mexico walked away with a massive 2-0 victory over South Africa, but a wild match featuring three red cards completely stole the headlines.
How are you feeling about last night’s opening game? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Read Lelo's full analysis here: https://ow.ly/kUw350Zb3Tr
#MailAndGuardian #BafanaBafana
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- Episode 6: Busi Lethole unpacks what's in this week's Mail & Guardian newspaper.
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- What's in the M&G newspaper? M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole breaks down this week’s top stories in the Mail & Guardian:
⚪️ The M&G's highly anticipated June 16 special edition honours the legacy and watershed impact of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
⚪️ A major storm is brewing at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) as the CEO is facing a possible suspension following a damning whistleblower report.
⚪️ ANC factions clash over mayoral job. Joburg Mayor Dada Morero is reportedly out of the running to keep his seat.
⚪️ Kenya's Trade Minister is calling for open borders across Africa.
⚪️ The M&G Friday section pays an ode to the Market Theatre, which celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Read the full reports at mg.co.za or grab your copy today!
#MailAndGuardian #SouthAfrica #SAnews
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- Breaking stories at the 2026 Fifa World Cup
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff is just hours away, but behind the scenes, it is absolute chaos. From visa bans to mass protests and empty stadiums, this might be the most controversial tournament in history. M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole provides insight on everything breaking right now.
For more visit mg.co.za
#MailandGuardian #WorldCup
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- History repeats itself! South Africa's Bafana Bafana vs Mexico's 2026 Fifa World Cup Opening Match
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- WATCH | HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF! Sixteen years ago to the exact day, South Africa and Mexico kicked off the 2010 Fifa World Cup in Johannesburg. Today, they do it all over again at the iconic Estadio Azteca for the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Watch as Mail & Guardian multimedia journalist Busi Lethole breaks down the similarities, the flipped roles, and the history being made right now.
Drop your score predictions in the comments!
#BafanaBafana #FIFAWorldCup2026 #MailAndGuardian
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- M&G rallies behind Bafana Bafana as they take on Mexico in the 2026 Fifa World Cup opening match
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- 16 years later, the lions are back at the FIFA WORLD CUP!!! 🇿🇦🦁 Bafana Bafana will open the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup against co-hosts Mexico at the historic Estadio Azteca on June 11 - and the Mail & Guardian couldn't be prouder to stand behind them.
This is more than football. It's a statement of national resilience, pride, and possibility. Coach Hugo Broos has promised his squad will "fight like lions" and that spirit of determination is something we at the Mail & Guardian deeply admire, on and off the pitch.
To Bafana Bafana and every South African supporting them: we see you, we stand with you, and we believe. 🇿🇦🦁
Producer: Ayushi Chhabra
Video and edit: Kamvalethu Mzinzi
- Title
- Episode 5: Eyaaz Matwadia unpacks what's in this week's Mail & Guardian newspaper.
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- What's in the M&G newspaper? Our M&G correspondent, Eyaaz Matwadia, explains what is in this week’s edition.
For the full stories, visit mg.co.za
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- Coach Hugo Broos' 2026 Fifa World Cup Bafana Bafana squad selection sparks social media debate
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Coach Hugo Broos’ official Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup squad has sparked a massive firestorm!
M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole unpacks why South African soccer fans are deeply divided between outrage and rallying behind the national team 🇿🇦 after Broos left out big names like Brandon Petersen and Thembinkosi Lorch.
The Mail & Guardian wants to hear from you: Is Coach Broos right to leave out the big names for the sake of his system, or has he just made a historical mistake? Drop your thoughts below!
For more visit mg.co.za
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- Episode 4: Busi Lethole unpacks what's in this week's Mail & Guardian newspaper
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- What's in the M&G newspaper? M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole breaks down this week’s top stories in the Mail & Guardian:
⚪️ The driving forces behind the growing anti-illegal immigration movement in South Africa.
⚪️ Former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s political woes are mounting
⚪️ The high-profile case involving taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni has officially been re-enrolled.
⚪️ In an age dominated by screens and instant gratification, is the art of reading dying out?
Read the full reports at mg.co.za or grab your copy today!
- Title
- EXPLOSIVE STORY: Emberton & SA Steel Mills: Money laundering claims deepen
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- EMBERTON & SA STEEL MILLS: MONEY LAUNDERING CLAIMS DEEPEN
Mail & Guardian multimedia journalist Busi Lethole unpacks the fresh allegations involving UK-linked company Emberton. Offshore payments, and more than R1.2 BILLION in IDC-linked funding are intensifying scrutiny around SA Steel Mills. The Mail & Guardian has learnt that authorities are now probing transactions linked to the widening saga, with the NPA understood to be considering possible next steps.
Former SA Steel Mills owner Rafik Mohamed has denied all wrongdoing.
Read the full story by Brian Sokutu on mg.co.za
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- Episode 3: Busi Lethole unpacks what's in this week's Mail & Guardian newspaper
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- What's in the M&G newspaper? M&G multimedia journalist @BusiLethole breaks down this week’s top stories in the Mail & Guardian:
⚪️ South Africa's employment fell by 345,000 jobs, pushing the official unemployment rate up to 32.7%
⚪️ ANC NEC has resolved to back President Cyril Ramaphosa as Parliament proceeds with a revived impeachment process after Phala Phala judgment
⚪️ Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe dismissed, Ramaphosa appoints Sindisiwe Chikunga
⚪️ Fadiel Adams arrest a “sideshow”, says Sindiso Magaqa family
⚪️ Vusi Mahlasela on new music, staying rooted in Mamelodi and why peace is worth singing about
Read the full reports at mg.co.za or grab your copy today!
#MailAndGuardian #SouthAfrica #SAnews #SouthAfricanNews #News
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- Episode 2: Busi Lethole unpacks what's in this week's Mail & Guardian newspaper
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- What's in the M&G newspaper? M&G multimedia journalist @BusiLethole breaks down this week’s top stories from the Mail & Guardian:
⚪️ The IDC's R1.1bn SA Steel Mills deal now under scrutiny
⚪️ D-Day for President Cyril Ramaphosa as the Constitutional Court delivers its judgment on Phala Phala
⚪️ A landmark case at the Pretoria High Court challenges South Africa's child abandonment laws
⚪️ Now streaming on Netflix, The Trials of Winnie Mandela is more than a biography
Read the full reports at mg.co.za or grab your copy today!
#MailAndGuardian #SouthAfrica #SAnews #SouthAfricanNews #News
- Title
- Fundi Presents: AI in Higher Education
- Runtime
- 2:15:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how institutions operate, compete, and remain relevant. The question facing higher education is no longer theoretical - it is immediate: to embrace this shift and lead with intent, or to ignore it and risk falling behind.
This event brings together Vice-Chancellors, industry experts and senior decision-makers who will explore the realities of digital transformation and the role of education in an Al-driven world.
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- Episode 1: Busi Lethole unpacks what's in this week's Mail & Guardian newspaper
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- WATCH | What's in the paper? M&G multimedia journalist Busi Lethole
breaks down this week’s top stories from the Mail & Guardian:
⚪️ IDC Outcry: Black entrepreneurs challenge heavy-handed debt collection.
⚪️ Economic Divide: New Stats SA data reveals a staggering 380% wage gap between white and black workers.
⚪️ ANC Meddling: Allegations against Fikile Mbalula and Nomvula Mokonyane overshadow the West Rand conference.
⚪️Tshwane Corruption: The Madlanga Commission uncovers startling tender evidence.
⚪️ Celebrating the unstoppable Angelique Kidjo.
Read the full reports at http://mg.co.za or grab your copy today!
- Title
- Advocate Lesedi Boihang on the Legal Framework of the National Lotteries Commission
- Runtime
- 21:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- National Lotteries Commission legal framework: Advocate Lesedi Boihang, Executive Manager: Legal Services at the National Lotteries Commission, unpacks the legal framework that governs the NLC and explains how legislation shapes its role in regulation, compliance, funding oversight and social development in South Africa. #NLC #nationallottery #nationallotteriescommission #lesediboihang #mailandguardian #M&G
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- Is Bafana Bafana ready for the World Cup? South Africa will play the opening match against Mexico
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- WATCH | Is Bafana Bafana ready? South Africa will play the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match against Mexico, who will co-host the tournament with the US and Canada. M&G Multimedia Journalist Busi Lethole gets insights from Sport Analyst Setshego ‘Steezy’ Dihutso.
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- [AFRICA-TICAD] Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with overseas offices across the continent, works with African countries to pursue human security and quality growth.
In this video clip, titled Co-creative Innovative Solutions with Africa, Dr Tanaka Akihiko, JICA President, outlines JICA’s approaches to addressing the multiple development challenges facing Africa. Moreover, he proudly shares the solutions emerging from collective efforts through both theory and practice.
Now, more than ever, Dr Tanaka believes that JICA’s involvement in Africa’s youth, coupled with innovation through modern technology, is ideal for international cooperation.
Although policies are important, Dr Tanaka is particularly interested in gemba, the site where the “real work” happens. It is rewarding to observe how Japanese experts and volunteers engage with counterparts, and most importantly, beneficiaries.
Birthed from the People of Japan’s goodwill, the Government of Japan c...
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- M&G one-on-one interview with Standard Bank's Mohamed Bhabha
- Runtime
- 5:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- South Africa does not face a shortage of capital for infrastructure. It faces a shortage of institutions that are structurally ready to absorb it.
This distinction is often overlooked in debates about infrastructure delivery. Funding gaps are frequently cited as the primary obstacle, yet South Africa’s financial system remains deep, liquid and capable of supporting large scale investment. The more persistent constraint lies in governance, project preparation and institutional capacity.
That assessment emerged from complementary conversations with Mohamed Bhabha, Vice President for Energy & Infrastructure Financing at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking.
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- M&G one-on-one interview with Standard Bank's Zen Dlamini
- Runtime
- 12:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- South Africa does not face a shortage of capital for infrastructure. It faces a shortage of institutions that are structurally ready to absorb it.
This distinction is often overlooked in debates about infrastructure delivery. Funding gaps are frequently cited as the primary obstacle, yet South Africa’s financial system remains deep, liquid and capable of supporting large scale investment. The more persistent constraint lies in governance, project preparation and institutional capacity.
That assessment emerged from complementary conversations with Zen Dlamini, Global Head of Public Sector and Infrastructure South Africa Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking.
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- #Budget2026: M&G one-on-one interview with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- In an interview with the Mail & Guardian, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana explains why stabilising South Africa’s debt marks a turning point for the fiscus and why rail reform, infrastructure delivery and fiscal discipline will determine whether the shift can be sustained.
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says South Africa’s debt trajectory has reached a turning point, but whether that shift holds will depend on faster infrastructure delivery, rail reform and continued fiscal discipline. In a one-on-one interview with the Mail & Guardian after Standard Bank’s annual Budget Forum in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Godongwana said stabilising the country’s debt marks an important milestone for the fiscus, but warned that sustaining it will depend on growth and execution rather than fiscal policy alone.
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- MEN AS ALLIES: ARE WE MEANINGFULLY ENGAGING MEN IN THE FIGHT AGAINST GBVF?
- Runtime
- 1:01:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Join the GBVF Response Fund, in collaboration with Mail & Guardian, for a webinar exploring practical, forward-looking approaches to to engage men and boys as allies and partners in addressing the scourge of GBVF by transforming social norms, challenging harmful behaviours, and advancing positive masculinity.
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- Ms Tina Maharaj CFO National Lotteries Commission
- Runtime
- 12:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In this episode of the Mail & Guardian Podcast, the National Lotteries Commission’s CFO, Ms Tina Maharaj shares insights on the evolving role of CFOs as strategic leaders, and how financial leadership strengthens governance, accountability, and integrity at the National Lotteries Commission. #NLC #FinancialLeadership #Governance #Accountability
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- Maluta Netshaulu - Social Impact Development, on Unlocking a Circular Green Economy
- Runtime
- 47:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In this episode, Maluta Netshaulu, Head of Social Impact Development at Nedbank, explores how circular economy principles are reshaping South Africa’s green transition. He unpacks the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and financial support in driving sustainable growth, highlighting real examples of how communities and businesses can turn environmental challenges into economic opportunity. This conversation offers practical insight into building a more resilient, inclusive, and future-fit green economy.
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- Youth shaping the Future of work: Skills. Innovation, and Opportunity. 📱
- Runtime
- 1:40:27
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Join us for a webinar on youth Employability and entrepreneurship
The British Council, Y20, the United Nations in partnership with the Mail and Guardian recognize that the youth are not only beneficiaries of employment initiatives but also active contributors to solutions.
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa closes the G20 Leaders' Summit
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- G20 Leaders' Summit Highlights: The gavel drops on history! President Cyril Ramaphosa has closed the first-ever successful G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil.
- Title
- G20 presidency handover to U.S. to take place at DIRCO offices, not G20 Leaders' Summit
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- G20 Leaders' Summit Highlights: Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, affirmed that the G20 presidency handover to the United States will be conducted at the DIRCO offices, not the Leaders’ Summit, to ensure an appropriate and equivalent diplomatic level for the transfer.
- Title
- G20 Leaders' Summit: Lamola outlines plan for G20's Compact with Africa (CwA) initiative
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- G20 Leaders' Summit Highlights: Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, outlines plan for G20's Compact with Africa (CwA) initiative where 50 African countries have recently signed the compact.
- Title
- Ronald Lamola: G20 Declaration anchored on four overarching priorities
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- G20 Leaders' Summit Highlights: International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola addressed the media at the G20 Leaders' Summit, unveiling the four overarching priorities that the final Declaration is founded on.
- Title
- President Ramaphosa reflects on G20 Leaders' Summit's historic debut on African soil
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- G20 Leaders' Summit Highlights: "We should not allow anything to diminish the value, the stature and the impact of the first African G20 presidency" - President Cyril Ramaphosa shares his perspective on successfully hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit on African soil for the first time.
