Netanyahu’s bloodbath in Gaza greenlighted by Trump a continuation of ethnic cleansing
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-19-netanyahus-bloodbath-in-gaza-greenlighted-by-trump-a-continuation-of-ethnic-cleansing/
Quick Glance: Israel's Ground Operations and Final Warning to Gaza
- Israel announced renewed ground operations in Gaza on March 19, 2025, issuing a final warning to residents to return hostages and remove Hamas from power.
- The Israeli military conducted its deadliest wave of airstrikes since the ceasefire began in January, resulting in hundreds of casualties.
- Hamas has not responded militarily to the strikes but rejected Israeli demands to renegotiate the ceasefire agreement.
- The international community, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, is calling for an investigation into the attacks and urging a transparent response to the escalating violence.
SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza: The deadly airstrikes were a violation of international law, the department of international relations said
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-19-sa-condemns-israels-onslaught-on-gaza/
Stand with South Africa against Trump’s wrath: To allow South Africa to be isolated and punished would be to surrender to the imperial logic that seeks to divide ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-18-stand-with-south-africa-against-trumps-wrath/
MK party strife intensifies as ‘nepotism’ allegations grow louder: uMkhonto weSizwe members have accused leaders of double standards, saying Duduzile-Zuma ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-19-mk-party-strife-intensifies-as-nepotism-allegations-grow-louder/
Quick Glance: Nepotism Claims Rock the MK Party
- Tensions within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party have escalated over nepotism allegations, particularly involving Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who remains in her roles despite publicly insulting Secretary General Floyd Shivambu.
- Members argue that family ties and inconsistent disciplinary measures have undermined internal governance, leading to unrest in the party.
- Zuma-Sambudla was ordered to apologize but failed to do so directly to Shivambu, resulting in an ineffective disciplinary process and increased discontent among members.
- While some factions demand Shivambu's resignation, others call for Zuma-Sambudla to be sidelined until the next conference, with frustrations rising over the lack of organizational meetings.
⚪️ The EFF’s budget battle: Yes or no? Senior leaders split over political and strategic implications of the decision.
⚪️ The Zandile Gumede interview: “I am ... Show more
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Diplomats are booted as DRC conflict goes on: Questions asked about whether the expulsions and the collapse of the peace talks are linked
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-20-diplomats-are-booted-as-drc-conflict-goes-on/
Editorial: Nuance is absent from cannabis conversation: The latest gut punch arrived earlier this month with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gazetting a blanket ...
mg.co.za/editorial/2025-03-20-editorial-nuance-is-absent-from-cannabis-conversation/
Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open: The eThekwini ANC regional chair, former mayor and corruption accused has said she ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-20-zandile-gumede-denies-plans-to-join-zumas-mk-party-but-leaves-door-open/
Consumer inflation unchanged at 3.2% in February: With inflationary pressures heightened, the Reserve Bank might take a cautionary approach regarding its ...
mg.co.za/business/2025-03-19-consumer-inflation-unchanged-at-3-2-in-february/
The Land Rover Defender: A living legend of Africa: The Land Rover Defender links a powerful legacy of exploration, resilience and family memories across ...
mg.co.za/friday/2025-03-19-the-land-rover-defender-a-living-legend-of-africa/
M&G Friday | Kesivan Naidoo’s jazz tribute to Mzansi.
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Joslin Smith: State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies
mg.co.za/news/2025-03-19-joslin-smith-states-star-witness-breaks-down-as-judge-questions-inconsistencies/
South Africa faces budget challenges amid slow economic growth: ICS2025 says that a growth strategy is needed.
mg.co.za/partner-content/2025-03-14-south-africa-faces-budget-challenges-amid-slow-economic-growth-ics2025-says-that-a-growth-strategy-is-needed/
The high noon showdown between Sars and the Goldkid mafia case: Freedom to express fundamental rights versus administrative action by the South African Revenue ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-19-the-high-noon-showdown-between-sars-and-the-goldkid-mafia-case/
Stilfontein miners have human rights just like you, Minister Ntshavheni: Marikana was a precursor to Stifontein and show the lengths to which the state would go ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-19-stilfontein-miners-have-human-rights-just-like-you-minister-ntshavheni/
The Role of Sports in South African Youth Development: Sports undoubtedly play a pivotal part in moulding the lives of youngsters in South Africa ...
mg.co.za/partner-content/2025-03-14-the-role-of-sports-in-south-african-youth-development/
A sprint for opportunities: In the new local Netflix series GO!, the race isn’t just on the track – it’s for a better life
mg.co.za/friday/2025-03-19-a-sprint-for-opportunities/
World Meteorological Organisation warns of irreversible climate deterioration: Rising sea levels, ocean heat and the highest atmospheric carbon levels in 800 000 ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-03-19-world-meteorological-organisation-warns-of-irreversible-climate-deterioration/
Durban Port developments gather momentum: New container terminals, expansion of the car terminal and a waterfront development are on the cards
mg.co.za/business/2025-03-18-durban-port-developments-gather-momentum/
Tiny weevils can fight off invasive aquatic plant on SA’s rivers: Since first being recorded at Hartbeespoort Dam in 2011, salvinia has spread across water ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-03-18-tiny-weevils-can-fight-off-invasive-aquatic-plant-on-sas-rivers/
Children who start grade one aged below six years at higher risk of having to repeat
mg.co.za/education/2025-03-18-children-who-start-grade-one-aged-below-six-years-at-higher-risk-of-having-to-repeat/
Silence is complicit; speak out against sexual offences: Expressing anger on social media is merely performative outrage and does not result in action to prevent ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-18-silence-is-complicit-speak-out-against-sexual-offences/
How the ANC’s slogan of ‘a better life for all’ plays out today: Mandela’s ideal is still part of the ANC’s programme as it struggles to renew itself and regain ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-18-how-the-ancs-slogan-of-a-better-life-for-all-plays-out-today/
Business needs to cushion itself against the costs of climate change: Sub-Saharan Africa is already paying a high price — this is what businesses can do to ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-17-business-needs-to-cushion-itself-against-the-costs-of-climate-change/
Community trusts are greening the future: The trusts are designed to ensure that a portion of the profits of renewable energy projects are shared with the people ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-03-18-community-trusts-are-greening-the-future/
South Africa’s agricultural machinery sales show signs of recovery: Better operating conditions and relatively lower interest rates are essentially the ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-17-south-africas-agricultural-machinery-sales-show-signs-of-recovery/
Looking to the future with confidence this St Patrick’s Day: Ireland salutes its strong links with South Africa as the countries work together in an uncertain ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-17-looking-to-the-future-with-confidence-this-st-patricks-day/
Fishing industry, NGOs unite to save critically endangered African penguins: African penguin conservation wins with new fishing exclusion zones around key ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-03-17-fishing-industry-ngos-unite-to-save-critically-endangered-african-penguins/
Addressing undernutrition in children may improve vaccine efficacy, UP-US study finds
mg.co.za/research-world-papers/2025-03-18-addressing-undernutrition-in-children-may-improve-vaccine-efficacy-up-us-study-finds/
PrimeXBT Introduces MT5 Merging CFDs and Crypto Futures: PrimeXBT, a regulated multi-asset broker, has introduced MetaTrader 5 (MT5) to its already powerful ...
mg.co.za/partner-content/2025-03-10-primexbt-introduces-mt5-merging-cfds-and-crypto-futures/
Budget 2025: Jobs for only 800 of 1 800 unemployed doctors: This is despite vacancy rates of 5% to 22% in government clinics and hospitals
mg.co.za/health/2025-03-17-budget-2025-jobs-for-only-800-of-1-800-unemployed-doctors/
South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-15-south-africas-presidency-confirms-regrettable-ejection-of-ambassador-to-us-ebrahim-rasool/
Quick Glance: US Expels South African Ambassador Amid Rising Tensions
- The US government expelled South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool over accusations of anti-American sentiment and hatred towards Trump.
- South Africa called the expulsion regrettable and emphasized its commitment to a positive relationship with the US.
- Tensions between Washington and Pretoria are escalating, particularly following allegations of land seizures in South Africa.
- Rasool, a former anti-apartheid activist, criticized Trump's policies and the associated racist implications.
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC: The South African Communist Party is among 192 political parties that had not met the deadline to ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-18-sacp-will-contest-2026-municipal-elections-independent-of-anc/
Climate change and infectious diseases: A looming global health crisis: How extreme weather events are amplifying disease risks across the globe
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-03-17-climate-change-and-infectious-diseases-a-looming-global-health-crisis/
Diplomacy by tweet: Trump, the spectacle and the politics of chaos: To resist this performance politics, characterised by shock-and-awe tactics through social ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-17-diplomacy-by-tweet-trump-the-spectacle-and-the-politics-of-chaos/
Out of the rough, soaring like eagles: The Mitchells Plain Golf Club story: A golf club without a golf course is defying the odds to produce future stars from an ...
mg.co.za/news/2025-03-17-out-of-the-rough-soaring-like-eagles-the-mitchells-plain-golf-club-story/
BHI Trust Ponzi fraud accused walk free — for now: The state has provisionally dropped charges against Michael Haldane and Sona Pillay but investors could seek ...
mg.co.za/business/2025-03-17-bhi-trust-ponzi-fraud-accused-walk-free-for-now/
Defying gravity: Jerome Barnes’ story of dance, determination and destiny: Ballet gave runner-turned-dancer Jerome Barnes purpose, strength and the power to defy ...
mg.co.za/friday/2025-03-17-defying-gravity-jerome-barnes-story-of-dance-determination-and-destiny/
Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’: State witness Lourentia Lombaard continued her testimony on Monday, sharing chilling details in the ...
mg.co.za/news/2025-03-17-joslin-smith-was-wanted-by-sangoma-for-her-eyes-and-skin/
2025 Budget Speech Commentary: Economic Policy and Its Impact on Low-Income Households
mg.co.za/partner-content/2025-03-17-2025-budget-speech-commentary-economic-policy-and-its-impact-on-low-income-households/
Affordable used Chinese SUVs: Top picks for budget-conscious buyers: South African consumers are feeling increasingly cash-strapped, making the purchase of a ...
mg.co.za/motoring/2025-03-17-affordable-used-chinese-suvs-top-picks-for-budget-conscious-buyers/
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Mbalula’s ambitions are ‘sowing divisions’ in the Free State: Sources say the ANC’s latest intervention in the province is aimed at replacing the secretary ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-14-mbalulas-ambitions-are-sowing-divisions-in-the-free-state/
Quick Glance: Mbalula's Ambitions Fuel Divisions in Free State
- The ANC's recent actions in the Free State aim to replace opponents of Fikile Mbalula with loyal supporters.
- Reports indicate internal tensions within the ANC are escalating due to Mbalula's ambitions.
- These developments may significantly impact the upcoming local elections in 2026.
- The situation in the Free State reflects broader political power struggles within the ANC.
Solar and water tank adopters are forcing government to adapt or die: People have installed solar panels and found other water sources, with some negative ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-16-solar-and-water-tank-adopters-are-forcing-government-to-adapt-or-die/
When revolving restaurants were the cool places to go: In the 70s, it was disco and glamour, boho and bellbottoms, fondues and avocado Ritz – and twirling towers ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-16-when-revolving-restaurants-were-the-cool-places-to-go/
SYNC MODELS: Pioneering Global Excellence in the Modeling Industry: SYNC MODELS, the internationally recognized agency founded by multi-award-winning ...
mg.co.za/partner-content/2025-03-10-sync-models-pioneering-global-excellence-in-the-modeling-industry/
Wattled crane downlisting to endangered ‘a conservation triumph’: This means the population of wattled cranes in South Africa is no longer declining
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-03-15-wattled-crane-downlisting-to-endangered-a-conservation-triumph/
New energy: Mazda is here to stay, despite recent challenges: Mazda managing director Craig Roberts discusses the brand’s position in South Africa and its ...
mg.co.za/motoring/2025-03-15-new-energy-mazda-is-here-to-stay-despite-recent-challenges/
Luxurious transition: Is the Mazda CX-60 a sign of things to come?: From comfort to luxury, Mazda’s driver-centric engineering has allowed this vehicle to ...
mg.co.za/motoring/2025-03-15-luxurious-transition-is-the-mazda-cx-60-a-sign-of-things-to-come/
‘We can’t cut our household budgets any more’: Strapped South Africans lambast VAT hike
mg.co.za/business/2025-03-15-we-cant-cut-our-household-budgets-any-more-strapped-south-africans-lambast-vat-hike/
Godongwana defends his VAT hike to parliamentary committees: A hostile response signals the start of the treasury’s struggle to avoid amendments to the 2025 ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-14-godongwana-defends-his-vat-hike-to-parliamentary-committees/
Parliament fines nine MPs for late submission of financial interests declarations
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-14-parliament-fines-nine-mps-for-late-submission-of-financial-interests-declarations/
A legacy in focus: The long shadow of Ernest Cole: Ernest Cole’s lens captured apartheid’s truth and his legacy continues to shape creatives today
mg.co.za/friday/2025-03-14-a-legacy-in-focus-the-long-shadow-of-ernest-cole/
Diary: Edgar Muzah and Friends, Nybosse’s Debut Single NgiHappy Ngawe, Bongi Mvuyana performs in Cape Town and Joburg
mg.co.za/friday/2025-03-14-diary-edgar-muzah-and-friends-nybosses-debut-single-ngihappy-ngawe-bongi-mvuyana-performs-in-cape-town-and-joburg/
Editorial | Joslin: Is the state at fault too?: Statistics are scant, but the foster care system in South Africa has its fair share of critics ...
mg.co.za/editorial/2025-03-14-editorial-joslin-is-the-state-at-fault-too/
EU announces 4.7 billion euro investment pact with South Africa: The deal was announced days after the United States withdrew support for the country’s ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-13-eu-announces-4-7-billion-euro-investment-pact-with-south-africa/
Arts and acts of freedom: Human rights festival honours the fight for justice with music, films and dialogue, offering free access to all and inspiring change
mg.co.za/friday/2025-03-13-arts-and-acts-of-freedom/
EFF eyes Ekurhuleni mayoral seat: This move is in line with the Economic Freedom Fighters’
plan to survive beyond the 2026 local government election
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-14-eff-eyes-ekurhuleni-mayoral-seat/
Weaving culture into fashion: The craftsmanship, heritage and innovation of MaXhosa’s designs is redefining African luxury couture
mg.co.za/friday/2025-03-13-weaving-culture-into-fashion/
What it will take to revive Joburg: First steps are prioritising people over politics, sustainable urban planning and cutting corruption
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-14-what-it-will-take-to-revive-joburg/
SADC announces phased withdrawal of troops from eastern DRC: The Southern African grouping reiterated the need for a political and diplomatic solution to help ...
mg.co.za/africa/2025-03-13-sadc-announces-phased-withdrawal-of-troops-from-eastern-drc/
Are South Africa’s local governments beyond repair?: The future of municipal governance is contingent on a review of the white paper leading to effective reforms ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-03-14-are-south-africas-local-governments-beyond-repair/
Coalition takes wrangling over tax in the budget to parliament: Budget approval hangs in the balance and resistance to it is set to play out in the legislature’s ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-14-coalition-takes-wrangling-over-tax-in-the-budget-to-parliament/
Ratepayers outraged as eThekwini officials enjoy luxury of Drakensberg hotel: The city has defended spending ratepayers money to host a meeting at the Champagne ...
mg.co.za/news/2025-03-13-ratepayers-outraged-as-ethekwini-officials-enjoy-luxury-of-drakensberg-hotel/
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The tax battle isn’t over: ‘The ANC’s budget does not have a majority’: Conflict over VAT moves to parliament’s portfolio committees ... Show more
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Africa’s renewable energy takes off: But where is the storage?: Through investment in technologies and expertise, proper regulations and collaboration between ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2025-03-13-africas-renewable-energy-takes-off-but-where-is-the-storage/
Space to shape and create: New residencies give African artists time to reflect, collaborate and evolve beyond commercial constraints
mg.co.za/friday/2025-03-12-space-to-shape-and-create/
Markets reel as Trump’s tariffs take a toll: The president’s tariffs were intended to assert US dominance, but they are increasingly a self-inflicted wound that ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2025-03-13-markets-reel-as-trumps-tariffs-take-a-toll/
The endgame to HIV/Aids: The United States’ shutdown of HIV/Aids funding may harm global Aids programmes irreparably, jeopardising millions of lives and putting ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2025-03-13-the-endgame-to-hiv-aids/
Kelly Smith’s shifting stories fuel speculation in child trafficking case – The Mail & Guardian
mg.co.za/news/2025-03-13-kelly-smiths-shifting-stories-fuel-speculation-in-child-trafficking-case/
SA’s online gambling crisis: Weak enforcement undermines government authority: International operators keep targeting South Africans because they know they can ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2025-03-13-sas-online-gambling-crisis-weak-enforcement-undermines-government-authority/
Kelly Smith told teacher Joslin was kidnapped by Nigerians: A ‘Nigerian man’ allegedly told Smith that the child was in a container, on a boat ...
mg.co.za/news/2025-03-12-kelly-smith-told-teacher-joslin-was-kidnapped-by-nigerians/
WATCH LIVE: Godongwana delivers Budget Speech: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to deliver the budget speech after it was postponed last month due ...
mg.co.za/business/2025-03-12-watch-live-godongwana-delivers-budget-speech/
Israeli propaganda yet again poses as fact: Israel is using water as a weapon of war in Gaza
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2025-03-12-israeli-propaganda-yet-again-poses-as-fact/
Steenhuisen reiterates DA opposition to tax hikes: His party would have yielded if any increases were guaranteed to be temporary and tied to an overhaul of state ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-03-12-steenhuisen-reiterates-da-opposition-to-tax-hikes/
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