
Standing in her own name
This reflective review revisits the political courage and quiet influence that made Sally Motlana indispensable to the liberation struggle
SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2026, 01:39

This reflective review revisits the political courage and quiet influence that made Sally Motlana indispensable to the liberation struggle

There is a way we find refuge from mourning. We distract ourselves. We move cities. We change jobs. We scroll endlessly. We convince ourselves that strength means silence. But strength is not the absence of tears. Strength is the courage to feel

Despite significant allocations to health and education, hospitals remain overwhelmed and schools struggle

The senior police office told the Madlanga commission that he was simply warning investigators in a case involving Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala case that they should not be swayed by bribes

Together with sanitary pad and pantyliner manufacturers, specialists say there is no evidence of a health risk even though a UFS study has found they contain hormone-disrupting chemicals

All Trump and his cheerleader Netanyahu have done is drag the rest of us to the precipice of World War III, a move all abstemious global voices should condemn in the strongest possible terms

The prestigious Mount Edgecombe Estate, home to one of South Africa’s iconic golf courses, honoured long-standing resident, former club captain and high‐handicap golfer Kiruban Dhanpal Naidoo

SA People takes a look at this fun fact, and brings you a list of those PSL teams carry their township names.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 6 March 2026.

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The Mail & Guardian Digital Edition – 06 March 2026

Any talk about scaling up digitalisation of higher education as a solution to the large demand for access to the university must fiercely confront the structural challenges that are deeply concerning

Those who weaponise race to escape accountability betray the very people they claim to champion

CAF had been expected to make a decision on whether to postpone or have Morocco’s WAFCON hosting rights given to a different country.

Kaizer Chiefs are currently sixth on the Betway Premiership with eight wins, six draws and four defeats in the 18 games they have played.

I met a Blessing. A real one. Standing quietly at a gate. And I was reminded that they are everywhere, if you’re willing to see them.

Adrenaline and breathtaking scenery meet in the Overberg. The Caledon zip line offers visitors a thrilling experience.

While Washington clutches its pearls over elected judges, Mexico is asking the question Pretoria keeps dodging: Who do courts actually serve?

Kaizer Chiefs know where to find Benni McCarthy if they need his services but for now, the Kenya national team coach feels they are ‘happy’.

Sead Ramovic got the better of Rulani Mokwena as CR Belouizdad beat MC Alger in the quarterfinals of the Algerian Cup.

Gang violence remains one of the most serious challenges facing Cape Town, with many communities living in fear.