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Die Antwoord’s Ninja Labeled “Pile Of Shit” And “Pure Evil” On Blomkamp Film Set [AUDIO]
04 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Even a tight-lip confidentiality agreement couldn’t stop cast and crew from Neill Blomkamp’s new film, from telling City Press how much of an asshole Ninja from Die Antwoord was on set. Anonymous sources explain how Ninja made life on set hell, during the shoot of ‘Chappie’, filmed in Joburg.
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Mandela: The Sacrificial Man [AUDIO]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On the final instalment of M&G Newsroom for 2013, Mandela family spokesperson General Themba Matanzima tells us about Madiba the family man, and how he sacrificed a domestic life for the benefit of first his people, and then the world.
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“The System Will Collapse” – Should You Buy An E-Tag? #etolls [AUDIO]
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cosatu seems confident that civil disobedience will prevent the success of e-tolling, while the DA remains firm on its stance, that it can stop the system if elected into government. We talk to M&G associate editor Phillip De Wet about the likelihood of these campaigns succeeding, and whether Johannesburg motorists should purchase e-tags.
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The DA Finally Agrees On What It Thinks Of Race [AUDIO]
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Democratic Alliance held its first policy conference over the weekend, and decided that race was a “legitimate proxy” for redressing apartheid legacy. We speak to the opposition party’s deputy federal chairperson Makashule Gana about its views on race in South Africa and redress policies.
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This Is How Julius Malema Will Use His Prolonged Trial For Political Gain [AUDIO]
19 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Julius Malema 10-day trial starts in the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court, where he is facing charges of money laundering and racketeering related to the alleged irregular awarding of a R52 million tender to On-Point Engineers, partly owned by Malema’s Ratanang Family Trust. M&G reporter Phillip de Wet reportr from the court case in Polokwane and gives […]
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This Home Is Providing Hope For Mentally Disabled People In The Eastern Cape [AUDIO]
12 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Mentally disabled people in the rural Eastern Cape are considered worthless, even evil. When girls are sexually abused, mothers are no longer shocked. We talk to M&G health editor Mia Malan about a small organisation trying to change the shocking way mentally disabled people are treated in rural Eastern Cape, and the support they’ve had since her article was published.
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This Is Why Our Own Police Commissioner Is Being Investigated [AUDIO]
05 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Sanef deputy chairperson, and editor of the Star newspaper, Makhudu Sefara speaks with Mmanaledi Mataboge about the police’s threat of legal action over intercepted calls involving police commissioner Riah Phiyega. This comes shortly after the Independent Police Investigative Directorate confirmed that it is to probe claims of defeating the ends of justice against Phiyega.
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Torture, Electroshock Therapy, And Forced Injections: Welcome To Bloem Prison [AUDIO]
29 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A 12-month-long investigation by Ruth Hopkins, a journalist for the Wits Justice Project, has uncovered evidence of prisoners at the Mangaung Correctional Facility in the Free State being given medication against their will and subjected to electroshock therapy and assaults.
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Climate Change Caused By Humans: Let’s Have That Chat [AUDIO]
01 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In this week’s edition, environmental reporter Sipho Kings explains the UN’s latest report on climate change and what it means for government policies. If you’re serious about the rapidly changing balance of power between environment, government, and business, then listen in.
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One Year Later – Remembering The Marikana Massacre [AUDIO]
16 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One year ago today, 34 miners were killed by South African police and military forces at Lonmin’s Rustenburg platinum mines. One year on, the Mail & Guardian asks why those men died, and if South Africa will ever see a repeat of the Marikana massacre.
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Insight: Are We Heading Towards A Massive Shift In South Africa’s Political Landscape?
25 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you missed the Mail & Guardian Newsroom show on 2oceansvibe Radio, don’t dispair. We have the podcast of this week’s Mail & Guardian Newsroom show for your analytical pleasure. Feel free to listen on the page, or download for later listening. The past weekend saw the launch of a few new political parties, one being Mamphela Ramphele’s […]
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Death By Initiation – A Subject So Touchy That Government Isn’t Willing To Step In And Save Lives
11 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As Faranaaz discovered, government has widely condemned the spate of deaths related to circumcision rituals around the country. But few provinces are actually keeping clear records of the numbers. In the absence of reliable statistics, can government really do anything to prevent deaths at circumcision schools?
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Cape Town’s Ridiculous New Alcohol Regulations Might Actually Be Good For Us – Here’s Why
05 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Look, you’re angry. So are we. Cape Town’s city authorities recently pushed through a draft of new regulations that make it pretty much impossible to hold down a full time job and buy a bottle of alcohol from a retail outlet on a weekday. Annoyingly, there seems to be some method to their madness.
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This Is What Is Killing The South African Film Industry
28 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Roger Young chats to Mail & Guardian’s Chris Roper about what’s killing the SA film industry.
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“Name Dropping Is An Avenue For Getting What We Want” – Listen To The Mail & Guardian’s Dissection Of The Gupta Briefing, Here [PODCAST]
20 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Do you know anybody famous or powerful? Senior staffers at Mail & Guardian tackled the embarrassing issue of Guptagate this week, and the surprising conclusions that emerged from the government briefing on the incident. The lesson? “Dropping names” will get you everywhere.
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Apple Is Planning To Launch A Free Internet Radio Service [PODCAST]
13 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In this week’s edition of the M&G Newsroom, the fine people of the Mail & Guardian pick Guptagate to the bone, discuss the likelihood of Apple launching its own internet radio service, and take a gander at South Africa’s newest reality show
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From Guptagate To The Game Changing Google Glass – This Week’s Mail & Guardian Newsroom Is A Goodie [PODCAST]
07 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Guptagate, Google Glass, Dina Pule’s movie, Tokyo Sexwale’s love life, and a dash of culture with Gerard Sekoto’s latest work. it’s all there, and it’s discussed by the intelligent, and handsome people of the Mail & Guardian
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The Latest On The PetroSA Oilgate Scandal From The Mail & Guardian [PODCAST]
29 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In this week’s show, the Mail & Guardian team looked at the conspiracy to loot from national oil company, PetroSA, the beginning of the end for wine in SA. And oh, hey, there was a craft beer tasting on air!
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Annoyed By Your Slow Internet Connection? Blame Armed Gangs [PODCAST]
23 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
In this week’s Mail & Guardian Newsroom podcast, Alistair Fairweather discusses why and how armed gangs are affecting broadband roll-out in South Africa. This, and much more, inside!
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LISTEN: SA Is Waging A Cold War With France For Their African Back Yard [PODCAST]
15 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following South Africa’s disastrous military intervention in the Central African Republic, reports have emerged that South Africa and France are heading for a diplomatic showdown on commercial and political interests in Francophone Africa. This, and more on the M&G Newsroom podcast
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Dissecting “South Africa’s Disastrous Deployment In the Central African Republic” [PODCAST]
09 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The politics of withdrawing our soldiers from the CAR. Defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s disastrous statements in parliament. The deployment of South African troops to the DRC after recent CAR turmoil. The best and worst of the Cape Town Jazz Festival. And the new Facebook Home product review.
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Brics: “A Chance For South Africa To Stamp Its Authority In The Diplomatic Game” [PODCAST]
26 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you missed the Mail & Guardian Newsroom show on 2oceansvibe Radio, don’t dispair. We have the podcast of this week’s Mail & Guardian Newsroom show for your analytical pleasure. Feel free to listen on the page, or download for later listening. In this week’s show, Nickolaus Bauer and Verashni Pillay talked about the fifth Brics (Brazil, Russia, India and China […]
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The ANC Purge – A “Cleaning Out Of Those Opposed To Jacob Zuma” [PODCAST]
19 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In this week’s show, Nickolaus Bauer and Amanda Strydom spoke to senior politics reporter, Matuma Letsoalo about the ANC NEC’s decision to disband its youth wing’s executive, in a move that is likely to be seen as a purge of the political enemies of President Jacob Zuma.
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Political Party Funding Of R68,4 Million Received By The ANC Is Illegal – Experts
11 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
If you missed the Mail & Guardian Newsroom show on 2oceansvibe Radio, don’t dispair. We have the podcast of this week’s Mail & Guardian Newsroom show for your analytical pleasure. Feel free to listen on the page, or download for later listening. In this week’s show, Phillip de Wet and Deshnee Subramany discussed the thorny issue of political party funding […]
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