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Subtle magic of an itinerant statesman
Rasool is perhaps one of the few South African political figures able to articulate the global consequences of misused narratives
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Batohi exits NPA on a sour note
Outgoing national director of public prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi’s testimony at the Nkabinde inquiry has cast a shadow over her seven-year tenure and suggests she was too quick to delegate to her subordinates during her leadership of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Netflix reimagining December viewing
For many years, South African television has been dominated by festive entertainment rooted in Western culture.
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Ramaphosa's tumultuous 2025
Diplomacy, domestic strains and a test of political authority underlined this year's presidency
3 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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The politics of literacy
South Africa knows how to teach children to read. What's missing is the political will to do it
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Journey through Côte D'ivoire
Abidjan announces itself as a city shaped by water, movement and confidence.
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M&G 19 December 2025
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The hustler, the dancer, the dreamer
From Soweto streets to global screens, Mr NT blends hustle, heart and heritage — turning dance into a vehicle for opportunity, community and impact
6 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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Padel Promises fuels youth grit
The organisation wants to develop future stars in the fastest growing sport
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M&G 19 December 2025
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SA 2025: Scenic route from G20 to NGC
This was the year that was — South Africa's chequered 2025, a year that ends not with resolution, but with reckoning.
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Great Lakes strife calls for no bias
US partiality towards one party risks subverting mediator role in Washington Process
3 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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From s***holes to summits
To call Mogadishu 'garbage' while extolling Botswana's diamonds in the same sentence is not diplomacy; it is duplicity
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Gearing to meet SDG goals
Sustainable Development Goals’ state of play: Why humanity is failing on the journey to 2030
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M&G 19 December 2025
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DBE strengthens teacher support through New Teacher Induction Programme
South Africa's Department of Basic Education (DBE) has rolled out the New Teacher Induction Programme (NTIP), a nationwide initiative aimed at easing the transition of newly qualified educators into the profession.
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M&G 19 December 2025
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High cost of US decoupling from China
Tariffs were meant to punish Chinese exporters and encourage American manufacturing; instead, they have raised prices for US consumers
4 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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The ANC's heritage under siege
The African National Congress's (ANC) battle to reclaim the sacred name Umkhonto weSizwe from Jacob Zuma's party is nothing less than a defence of its very soul and heritage.
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Exhibition and café experience by Veuve Clicqout
This December, Veuve Clicquot brings a radiant sensory experience to Youngblood Gallery with Emotions of the Sun, an exhibition created with the legendary Magnum Photos agency.
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Excellence in Teaching Life Skills
Ammarah Ford-Pieters believes in using teaching approaches that make the subject resonates with the learners' real life experiences.
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Mother-tongue education is failing
The data reveals the gap between policy ideals and classroom realities. Jane Viedge and Rod Amner report on some promising solutions
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M&G 19 December 2025
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ANCYL 'will sell its votes to highest bidder', insiders say
The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) is likely to support the highest bidder for its vote at the party's 2027 national elective conference, according to senior party leaders.
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M&G 19 December 2025
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An invigorating chat with Uniquely Toned
Our aim is to help people take control of their health before problems get worse
2 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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The billionaire house of cards
The 99% are done waiting. Billionaire fortunes hit a record high and the G20’s effort on inequality has been deleted
3 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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Batohi must be held accountable
National director of public prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi's decision to walk out of the inquiry probing South Gauteng prosecutions boss Andrew Chauke's fitness to hold office raises questions about her own suitability for the top job.
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Boosting township and rural learners' performance in mathematics and science
STEM Education
2 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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25 years of empowering educators, strengthening resilience, building sustainability
Honouring selfless and dedicated teachers who give their time and energy to shape South Africa's future.
3 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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The real estate year in review
Ask Ash
5 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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Malawian state's rhetoric belies reality
Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival
2 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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AG warns of deepening water crisis
A special audit has exposed failing infrastructure, high losses and mismanaged municipal water services
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M&G 19 December 2025
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Navigating ethics and art
Stephen Cohen's retrospective Long Life at Iziko exposes tensions between curatorial freedom, institutional responsibility, and the ethics of display in South Africa's national museums
5 min |
M&G 19 December 2025
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ANC renewal headache
The ANC’s bid for renewal this week was haunted by allegations of corruption at its national general council (NGC), with the party being forced to defend itself against the deep rot in its ranks.
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M&G 12 December 2025
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Bittersweet return to Robben Island
Time stands still on Robben Island.
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