South Africans are resilient people, but that resilience depends on a belief that institutions still work, and that belief is beginning to weaken.

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The Mail & Guardian Digital Edition – 30 April 2026

An entrepreneur has accused the Industrial Development Corporation of rigid recovery practices that ignore the impact of Covid-19, as calls grow for an inquiry into its treatment of struggling black-owned businesses

The Beninese legend discusses the inspiration behind her latest album HOPE!!, honouring her mother while continuing a decades-long journey of musical exploration and connection

With millions of South Africans unemployed — particularly young people — employers wield enormous power. The message is clear: “If you don’t accept these conditions, there are hundreds waiting to take your place”

We are proud of how far Cosatu has come since it was launched 40 years ago in Durban and the role it has played in ending apartheid, securing our constitutional democracy, uplifting workers and enshrining their rights into law

The ANC has been served with court papers by branches seeking to halt the conference, which was officially set for Wednesday

Internationally celebrated dancer Mamela Nyamza returns home with two powerful productions interrogating identity, colonial legacies and belonging through bold, deconstructed movement

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee meets on Thursday. For South African expats with UK mortgages, the answer matters more than ever.

Doctor Khumalo played 397 competitive matches for Kaizer Chiefs between 1987 and 2004, and he scored 75 goals.

A chance encounter with a man called Jonty got me thinking. Is South African identity something you’re born into, something you earn, or something you simply claim?

The same administration that campaigned against government intervention in markets is considering a taxpayer-funded airline purchase using emergency defense authority.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

Stop losing money on transfers. Zero-fee apps like Taptap Send help South Africans abroad maximise support with fast, reliable payments home.

Residents of a 100-year-old ‘dry’ Cape Town suburb are mobilising to protect their alcohol-free legacy after a major retailer applied for a liquor licence.

Tuesday’s Wordle has South Africans puzzled. Discover why this puzzle is so tricky, which strategy can help, and get spoiler-free clues.

Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Erik van Rooyen fought hard in the alternate-shot format to secure a lucrative T17 finish at TPC Louisiana.

Mimi Coertze, South Africa’s opera legend, dies at 93 after a global career, major honours, and decades shaping young local talent.

With nearly 8 million South Africans out of work, more people are looking beyond the job market for income. OnlyFans is on that list. Here’s what the data shows…

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 28 April 2026.