http://mg.co.za/rss Main RSS Feed for the Mail & Guardian Online en-gb Fri, 25 May 2012 14:48:02 +0200 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:48:02 +0200 http://mg.co.za editor@mg.co.za (Chris Roper) 15 http://cdn.mg.co.za/global/mgonlinelogo.jpg http://mg.co.za/rss http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-pillay-pushes-to-suspend-sanctions-against-zimbabwe/ Fri, 25 May 2012 11:44:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-pillay-pushes-to-suspend-sanctions-against-zimbabwe/ UN rights chief Navi Pillay has urged the West to suspend sanctions on Zimbabwe and its president to give the country a chance to implement reforms. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-big-problems-need-smart-thinkers/ Fri, 25 May 2012 11:21:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-big-problems-need-smart-thinkers/ Unfortunately there is a dearth of hybridised individuals in leadership positions, writes Caroline Southey. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-egypt-elections-voting/ Fri, 25 May 2012 10:56:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-egypt-elections-voting/ Vote counting has begun in Egypt's landmark election, which pitted stability against the ideals of the uprising that ended Hosni Mubarak's rule. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-spacex-dragon-flies-by-space-station/ Fri, 25 May 2012 09:27:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-spacex-dragon-flies-by-space-station/ The world's first private supply ship orbited the International Space Station on Thursday, acing a critical test in advance of the actual docking. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-anc-forces-pikoli-sacking/ Fri, 25 May 2012 06:15:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-anc-forces-pikoli-sacking/ The former head of the National Prosecuting Authority, advocate Vusi Pikoli, finds himself unemployed again because of political interference. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-large-bills-boost-cover-for-pets/ Fri, 25 May 2012 00:01:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-25-large-bills-boost-cover-for-pets/ The insurance industry shows signs of strong growth as the cost of care for animals rises. Lloyd Gedye reports. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-tik-and-hiv-a-ticking-time-bomb/ Thu, 24 May 2012 23:59:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-tik-and-hiv-a-ticking-time-bomb/ A study by the Centre for Health and Prevention Studies at New York University has found that the use of tik leads to dangerous sexual behaviour. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-out-with-the-old-african-elite-says-mbeki/ Thu, 24 May 2012 23:51:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-out-with-the-old-african-elite-says-mbeki/ Moeletsi Mbeki says the "African elite" is bleeding South Africa dry with over-consumption, adding the country is in need of "new politics". http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-minorities-change-us-demographics/ Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-minorities-change-us-demographics/ More than half the babies under the age of one are now likely to be Hispanic, black or Asian, writes Ed Pilkington. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-african-migrants-rile-israel/ Thu, 24 May 2012 22:47:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-african-migrants-rile-israel/ Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has stoked a volatile debate about refugees and migrant workers from Africa. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-death-cheats-lockerbie-bomber-of-final-verdict/ Thu, 24 May 2012 22:31:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-death-cheats-lockerbie-bomber-of-final-verdict/ Many of the victims' families believe Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was set up and the Scottish authorities have promised that the investigation is not over. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-egypt-ushers-in-second-republic/ Thu, 24 May 2012 22:21:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-egypt-ushers-in-second-republic/ Voters have gone to the polls to elect a president after the uprising that ended Hosni Mubarak's rule. But doubts remain about Egypt's future. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-brave-journalism-on-the-continent/ Thu, 24 May 2012 22:12:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-brave-journalism-on-the-continent/ Outside South Africa, investigative reporters are excelling at probing social issues. Gill Moodie reports. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-food-security-action-must-follow-words/ Thu, 24 May 2012 21:52:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-food-security-action-must-follow-words/ With the backing of the G8 and the private sector, smallholder farming will take Africa forward, writes Jane Karuku. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-africas-growing-pains-are-evident/ Thu, 24 May 2012 21:39:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-africas-growing-pains-are-evident/ Setbacks for democracy in Africa co-exist with signs that signal welcomed progress, writes Liesl Louw-Vaudran. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-ex-minister-has-new-home-in-mdc/ Thu, 24 May 2012 21:32:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-ex-minister-has-new-home-in-mdc/ Expelled last year from Zanu-PF, Tracy Mutinhiri, the former deputy labour and social welfare minister, has joined the opposition. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-legitimacy-crisis-haunts-angolan-election/ Thu, 24 May 2012 21:24:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-legitimacy-crisis-haunts-angolan-election/ A court ruling that ousted the controversial president of Angola's national electoral commission has been hailed by the country's opposition parties. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-moeletsi-mbeki-sa-becoming-de-industrialised/ Thu, 24 May 2012 21:13:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-moeletsi-mbeki-sa-becoming-de-industrialised/ Moeletsi Mbeki criticised SA, saying it is being turned into a welfare state because of an alliance between the black political elite and the poor. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zanu-pf-courts-top-un-official/ Thu, 24 May 2012 21:12:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zanu-pf-courts-top-un-official/ Activists say the hosting of the United Nations' Navi Pillay is an attempt to sugar-coat Zimbabwe's poor human rights record. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-why-nkosinathi-nhleko-is-police-chief-frontrunner/ Thu, 24 May 2012 21:04:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-why-nkosinathi-nhleko-is-police-chief-frontrunner/ It is not the first time the director general of the labour department has been tipped for the position. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-axe-cele-inquiry-tells-zuma/ Thu, 24 May 2012 20:58:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-axe-cele-inquiry-tells-zuma/ A court challenge by suspended police chief Bheki Cele could stymie the president's bid to save crime intelligence lynchpin Richard Mdluli. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zuma-linked-water-boss-gets-job-back/ Thu, 24 May 2012 20:47:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zuma-linked-water-boss-gets-job-back/ Despite damning reports and default judgments, the minister overrode a selection panel's decision. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-boost-for-traditional-courts/ Thu, 24 May 2012 20:30:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-boost-for-traditional-courts/ Some women in Limpopo's Vhembe district say their traditional powers should be expanded, writes Kwanele Sosibo http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-public-service-system-needs-overhaul/ Thu, 24 May 2012 20:23:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-public-service-system-needs-overhaul/ The Public Service Commission this week told Parliament that the system of recruitment of heads of government departments needed a "rethink". http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-free-state-limpopo-premiers-face-provincial-upheaval/ Thu, 24 May 2012 20:02:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-free-state-limpopo-premiers-face-provincial-upheaval/ Free State premier Ace Magashule is facing down disgruntled ANC members who are hoping to oust him at the party's provincial conference in June. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-crumbling-hostels-refuse-to-go-away/ Thu, 24 May 2012 19:51:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-crumbling-hostels-refuse-to-go-away/ A lack of management as well as distrust and infighting have brought redevelopment to a halt. Kwanele Sosibo reports. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-et-verdict-less-roar-more-grumble/ Thu, 24 May 2012 19:44:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-et-verdict-less-roar-more-grumble/ Venterdorp is little different after the Terre'Blanche judgment. But the nature of racism may have changed, writes Phillip de Wet. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-debt-could-cripple-black-legal-firms/ Thu, 24 May 2012 19:32:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-debt-could-cripple-black-legal-firms/ The battle has shifted from the courtroom to the bottom line as attorneys fight to get their fees. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-policy-documents-reveal-an-sacp-still-at-sea/ Thu, 24 May 2012 19:25:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-policy-documents-reveal-an-sacp-still-at-sea/ The SACP appears to be at a political crossroads if its policy documents released this week are anything to go by, writes Charles Molele. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-about-turn-in-support-for-zuma/ Thu, 24 May 2012 19:14:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-about-turn-in-support-for-zuma/ Union bosses punt ANC president as a friend of the working class ahead of leadership battles. Matuma Letsoalo reports. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-challenging-preconceptions-about-society/ Thu, 24 May 2012 19:03:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-challenging-preconceptions-about-society/ Owner of the Goodman Gallery, Liza Essers defends visual art's ability to challenge and shape consciousness and to shift people's hearts. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-freedom-vs-dignity-in-art-debate/ Thu, 24 May 2012 18:54:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-freedom-vs-dignity-in-art-debate/ How far can artists go in satirising or sending up the powerful? Nickolaus Bauer reports on different value clashes over Brett Murray's 'The Spear'. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-the-fine-art-of-drawing-the-line/ Thu, 24 May 2012 18:42:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-the-fine-art-of-drawing-the-line/ Sean O'Toole explores some of the portrayals of the naked black body that have elicited fierce reactions in SA's recent past. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-many-states-will-imprison-those-who-insult-officials/ Thu, 24 May 2012 18:29:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-many-states-will-imprison-those-who-insult-officials/ President Jacob Zuma is not the only world leader who has turned to the law in an effort to stifle criticism about himself, writes Fatima Asmal-Motala http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-debt-and-regret-in-athens/ Thu, 24 May 2012 18:17:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-debt-and-regret-in-athens/ The flame for the London Olympics was recently lit in Greece. Helena Smith looks at the legacy of the 2004 Athens Games http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-battle-lines-are-drawn-as-anc-takes-spear-fight-to-the-streets/ Thu, 24 May 2012 17:19:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-battle-lines-are-drawn-as-anc-takes-spear-fight-to-the-streets/ The battle to censor the controversial "Spear" painting looks set to be fought on the streets as the ANC rallied its supporters to mass action. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-able-bodied-athletes-dont-fear-me-pistorius/ Thu, 24 May 2012 16:59:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-able-bodied-athletes-dont-fear-me-pistorius/ Double amputee Oscar Pistorius has said that able-bodied athletes had no beef with him competing at the top table of the world athletics circuit. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-swingers-clout-may-surprise-his-bosses/ Thu, 24 May 2012 16:29:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-swingers-clout-may-surprise-his-bosses/ Dave Richardson, the new chief executive of the International Cricket Council, is certainly no pushover, writes Neil Manthorp. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-nedbank-cup-final-will-test-hunts-combative-style/ Thu, 24 May 2012 16:20:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-nedbank-cup-final-will-test-hunts-combative-style/ Gavin Hunt's former position as right-back for Hellenic attracts the sort of character who could start a fight in an empty room, writes Carlos Amato. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-guardiola-eyes-final-cup-glory-with-barcelona/ Thu, 24 May 2012 16:09:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-guardiola-eyes-final-cup-glory-with-barcelona/ Pep Guardiola is to lead his Barcelona side into his last game as manager in Friday's Spanish Cup final against Athletic Bilbao. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-abreast-of-the-best/ Thu, 24 May 2012 16:03:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-abreast-of-the-best/ Cameron van der Burgh, long-inspired by Penny Heyns's Olympic win, is chasing his own dream, writes Dylan Rogers. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-mdluli-suspension-a-matter-for-employer-and-employee/ Thu, 24 May 2012 15:54:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-mdluli-suspension-a-matter-for-employer-and-employee/ Richard Mdluli's possible suspension is a matter "between employer and employee", police spokesperson Brigadier Lindela Mashigo has said. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-the-art-of-blackness-joining-the-humour-race/ Thu, 24 May 2012 15:36:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-the-art-of-blackness-joining-the-humour-race/ A new cultural movement is reinvigorating racial discourse in the US, driven by humour. Can comedy work to ease South Africa's race tensions? http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-semenya-aiming-to-follow-in-mutolas-footsteps/ Thu, 24 May 2012 15:10:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-semenya-aiming-to-follow-in-mutolas-footsteps/ Caster Semenya, with doubts over her real gender long buried in her past, has said she is aiming to follow in the footsteps of new coach Maria Mutola. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-da-opposes-traditional-courts-bill/ Thu, 24 May 2012 14:33:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-da-opposes-traditional-courts-bill/ The Democratic Alliance will oppose the draft traditional courts Bill in its entirety, says party leader Helen Zille. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zuma-appoints-judges/ Thu, 24 May 2012 14:08:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zuma-appoints-judges/ President Jacob Zuma has appointed judges to the Supreme Court of Appeal and various high courts in the Eastern and Northern Cape. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zumas-interdict-hearing-against-the-spear-turns-chaotic/ Thu, 24 May 2012 13:04:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zumas-interdict-hearing-against-the-spear-turns-chaotic/ The application to ban artist Brett Murray's controversial painting "The Spear" has been postponed indefinitely, the South Gauteng High Court ruled. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-concourt-gives-reasons-for-dismissing-saratoga-case/ Thu, 24 May 2012 12:48:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-concourt-gives-reasons-for-dismissing-saratoga-case/ The ConCourt has given reasons for dismissing the case to force the City of Jo'burg to provide plans to move residents from Saratoga Avenue. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-sa-keen-to-replace-iranian-crude-with-nigerian/ Thu, 24 May 2012 12:18:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-sa-keen-to-replace-iranian-crude-with-nigerian/ Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says SA is looking to Nigeria for oil, suggesting Pretoria cut crude imports from Iran to avoid looming sanctions. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-another-body-pulled-from-kleinzee-mine/ Thu, 24 May 2012 09:21:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-another-body-pulled-from-kleinzee-mine/ Rescuers have removed one more body from the Bontekou mine at Kleinzee, where about 15 illegal miners were trapped by loose gravel. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-new-court-challenge-to-australian-refugee-policy/ Thu, 24 May 2012 09:16:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-new-court-challenge-to-australian-refugee-policy/ Australia's mandatory detention of refugees will be brought under fresh scrutiny with a high court challenge on its security checks of detainees. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-egypts-revolution-wont-end-with-the-presidential-election/ Thu, 24 May 2012 08:38:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-egypts-revolution-wont-end-with-the-presidential-election/ Beyond Tahrir Square, Egypt's uprising is one that intersects with grassroots struggles in Europe and that's what the elites fear most. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-rio20-the-countdown/ Thu, 24 May 2012 08:22:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-rio20-the-countdown/ A spirit of determination has prevailed at the UN press briefing about the Rio+20 conference which will take place in Brazil later this year. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-eurozone-crisis-germany-and-france-clash-over-eurobonds-at-summit/ Thu, 24 May 2012 08:10:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-eurozone-crisis-germany-and-france-clash-over-eurobonds-at-summit/ France's President Francois Hollande has marked his Brussels debut by challenging Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel over the eurozone bailout. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-pietersen-fined-over-knight-rant/ Thu, 24 May 2012 08:05:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-pietersen-fined-over-knight-rant/ Kevin Pietersen has been fined an "undisclosed sum" by the England and Wales Cricket Board after a Twitter attack on former batsman Nick Knight. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-mokonyane-awaits-mmemezi-explanation/ Thu, 24 May 2012 07:57:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-mokonyane-awaits-mmemezi-explanation/ Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane is waiting for an report by provincial housing minister Humphrey Mmemezi of his alleged misuse of government funds. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-quick-work-sends-super-kings-through-to-ipl-final/ Thu, 24 May 2012 07:36:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-quick-work-sends-super-kings-through-to-ipl-final/ Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed an unbeaten half-century as two-time defending champion Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 38 runs. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-balancing-law-and-tradition/ Wed, 23 May 2012 23:59:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-balancing-law-and-tradition/ The African system of justice administration, as epitomised by traditional courts, is welcoming to those who seek justice, says Phathekile Holomisa. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-concourts-saratoga-avenue-eviction-ruling-expected/ Wed, 23 May 2012 19:57:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-concourts-saratoga-avenue-eviction-ruling-expected/ The Constitutional Court is to hand down its ruling on extending the eviction deadline of occupiers of a building on Saratoga Avenue on Thursday. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-its-the-right-time-for-me-to-go-says-bafanas-josephs/ Wed, 23 May 2012 19:42:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-its-the-right-time-for-me-to-go-says-bafanas-josephs/ Bafana Bafana's goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs says he believes it is the right time to retire, according to the SuperSport website. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-angola-sets-next-general-election-date/ Wed, 23 May 2012 19:03:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-angola-sets-next-general-election-date/ Angola has set August 31 as the date for elections likely to return President Jose Eduardo dos Santos and his ruling MPLA to power. http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-one-by-one-egyptians-make-their-choice/ Wed, 23 May 2012 17:41:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-one-by-one-egyptians-make-their-choice/ Egyptians have queued patiently at polling stations nationwide to pick their leader for the first time in national history dating to the pharaohs.