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Trevor Noah hosted the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. (@Trevornoah/X)

Trump, Trevor Noah and the thin skin of power

Trevor Noah’s final Grammys moment sparked outrage from Trump, highlighting the uneasy relationship between satire, politics and contro

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Turn the page: Marcus de Jong, owner of De Jong’s bookshop in Braamfontein, has died in The Netherlands. Photo: Corina van der Spoel

Marcus de Jong: The legacy of a bookshop pioneer and champion of progressive thought

From banned books to political activism, Marcus de Jong’s life was a testament to the power of ideas and the human spirit

  • Eyaaz
2 min read

Children’s book on Palestine gets blowback

The colouring book, designed to be both educational and engaging for children, aims to introduce young readers to Palestine’s history, culture and notable figures through an interactive format

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
Off air: Count Basie appeared on the BBC in 1968, but that’s unlikely to have been allowed at the SABC. Photo: David Redfern/Getty Images

Inside the minds of the censors

Decisions about what music to ban at the SABC were inconsistent, and – what’s worse – random This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
The first cut is the deepest: Notes on Cuts is a vinyl record and book project by US historian John Peffer which looks at censorship during the apartheid era by way of records that were physically damaged by censors at the SABC.

Scratch that: unkindest cuts

Researcher delves into SABC censors’ logic – and lack thereof – during apartheid

  • Eyaaz
8 min read