As the ANC implodes, Thabo Mbeki tries to rewrite his own history (M&G)

[Click here to read this message online.]( Free Edition 7 May 2017 [Mail & Guardian Logo]( [As the ANC implodes, Thabo Mbeki tries to rewrite his own history]( [Politics]( | [James Hamill]( [ As political conversions go, it’s as hypocritical and cynical as they come. (Howard Burditt)]( As political conversions go, it’s as hypocritical and cynical as they come. (Howard Burditt) Given Mbeki’s record in national office, his lofty reputation is not entirely deserved. [Kikwete: Africa inherited poor education from colonial masters]( [Africa]( | [Manuela Kasper-Claridge]( Ex-Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has said improving the education system in Africa will replenish the continent’s skills gap. [World Economic Forum needs to move beyond spin if it’s going to help Africa]( [Africa]( | [Stephen Labson]( Africa needs to improve governance, build infrastructure, and reduce trade barriers to achieve inclusive growth [Why are former colonies in Africa so important to France?]( [Africa]( | [Jens Borchers]( France is facing a second and final round in its presidential election. Premium content from M&G's Daily Edition: [Brazil’s no-fee pitfalls that South Africa should avoid]( [Analysis]( | [Mahlubi Mabizela]( It is essential to compare apples with apples when demanding free education [Ad awards prioritise humanity]( [Analysis]( | [Suhana Gordhan]( The Loeries seek work that challenges biases and prejudices [UCT initiates reparation and healing]( [Education]( | [Penelope Andrews]( The university is tackling the unfinished agenda of resolving colonialism and apartheid’s legacy. [New manifesto: Hamas softens stance on Israel]( [Analysis]( | [Suraya Dadoo]( Could this be the beginning of a Palestinian Congress of the People? [Zambian opposition leaders detained in 'filthy, unimaginable' conditions]( [Africa]( | [Simon Allison]( “Any detainee will attest to the fact that the conditions are quite deplorable” [Treason season in Southern Africa]( [Africa]( | [Simon Allison]( Across the region, governments are cracking down on political opposition, and treason charges are the leaders’ weapon of choice [Macron's optimistic centrist vision for France]( [World]( | [Andrew Hammond]( Should the French vote against the populist Le Pen as president it will show that the rise of the far right can be limited. [Popo Molefe: Why does Prasa want to silence me?]( [National]( | [Pauli van Wyk]( The troubled rail agency’s woes are far from over amid court rulings and apparent secret campaigns. [Jabu Nadia Newman casts a new gaze]( [Friday]( | [Amie Soudien]( Jabu Nadia Newman created ‘The Foxy Five’ web series and, as she does with her fashion photography, she aims to bring her thoughtful approach to film [The shifting geography of cholera]( [Environment]( | [Sipho Kings]( New research has found that there are 50 000 more people with cholera across East Africa in each year that El Niño is around. [Subscribe to access this content]( [Unsubscribe]( [View online]( [View PDF]( [Pause Subscription]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Profile]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 07-05-2017 [Mail & Guardian]( is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By [Mail & Guardian](