Mail & Guardian
The Mail & Guardian is a South African weekly newspaper and online publication known for investigative journalism and political analysis. Published in English, it has a long history of reporting on corruption, governance, and social issues, and is generally regarded as left-leaning and liberal in outlook. It is considered one of the country's most influential outlets for in-depth reporting.
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Editorial perspective of Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian is generally regarded as left-leaning in its editorial orientation, according to widely cited media-bias assessments.
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