Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist and former editor of several publications in South Africa. He is known for his insightful commentary on political issues, particularly regarding the ANC and its historical context. Mdhlela has been involved in discussions surrounding the party's decline in recent years, contributing to the dialogue on the challenges facing the ANC as it seeks to reconnect with its base and fulfill its promise of 'a better life for all.'
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Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist, a social justice activist, a former trade unionist, and an Anglican priest.
Ramaphosa’s ‘thuma mina’ has fallen short of what he promised – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-23
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist and social justice activist.
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Mdhlela is an independent journalist and social justice activist.
Liberate black people from ‘the zone of non-being’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-07
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist and social justice activist.
Sobukwe would have supported the GNU – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-14
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist and social justice activist.
Pope Leo a breath of fresh air in Trump’s belligerent world – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-08
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist, social justice activist, former trade unionist, and an Anglican priest.
Faces and Phases of Resilience’ gives a frank account of SA past and present – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-01
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist, social justice activist, former trade unionist, and an Anglican priest.
Faces and Phases of Resilience’ gives a frank account of SA past and present – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-01Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist and social justice activist.
The ANC has lost power, yet is still committed to constitutionalism – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-10
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist, a former trade unionist, a social activist and an Anglican priest.
The journey to restore morality in South Africa – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-30
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist, a former trade unionist and an Anglican priest.
People are being walked into the dark – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-13
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist, a former trade unionist and an Anglican priest.
Is the law indeed an ass in this case? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-26
Mdhlela is an independent journalist and social justice activist.
The God Edition | The road to Emmaus and a call for justice – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-18
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an Anglican priest and an independent journalist.
From politics to fixing potholes – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-05
Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela is an independent journalist and former editor of several publications.
How the ANC’s slogan of ‘a better life for all’ plays out today – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-18
