Category: Africa update

Francis refused the version of Catholicism that ingratiates itself with the powerful while abandoning the poor

We must go beyond resilience to build systems that can survive disruptions, self-correct and grow better from them, turning stress into strength

The international landmark closed in 2023 after heavy rainfall caused soil movement that threatened safety

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, leaves a legacy of reform, compassion, and advocacy for the poor, reshaping the Catholic Church’s global mission

Fifty percent of the country’s teachers may leave the profession in 10 years, threatening education quality and rural staffing

Consumers responded to load-shedding by installing solar energy. In response, Eskom chose higher tariffs instead of encouraging the move to clean energy

Even in the chaos of our health centres, divinity moves through ordinary people doing extraordinary work

When politics resembles possession, the Vatican should offer group rates for exorcising elected officials

It’s a valid question often asked by those questioning the existence of the Divine

For this year’s Mail & Guardian God Edition, we asked a number of the country’s prominent politicians what role faith plays in their lives

Muneyi, a poetic voice from Limpopo, blends folk and tradition into something urgent, modern and, finally, something celebrated

During the Easter Triduum, we reflect on Christ’s resurrection, finding in it a timeless call to justice, hope, and shared humanity beyond the grave

Eva Haahjem-Gill reflects on the evolving role of religion in Johannesburg’s public schools

The challenge is about infrastructure, qualified teachers, nutrition, safety, inclusive learning materials and, above all, political will and national coordination

It advocates for SMMEs owned by women, addresses problems women have with financing and targets sectors such as agriculture, where women labourers are concentrated