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Mail & Guardian

13 sources from Mail & Guardian. It is a news source. Each one shows what it backs.

Who owns and funds it

Hoosain Karjieker and Thembisa Fakude own most of the Mail & Guardian. In 2013 the German government supported its health desk. It does not name its current donors.

Who owns it

Hoosain Karjieker and Thembisa Fakude own most of the Mail & Guardian; they bought out the US-based MDIF fund in 2024.

About us – Mail & Guardian (opens in a new tab)

Mail & Guardian. No date on the page.

Where to look: History paragraphs (2017, 2024) and section "Ownership and leadership"

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Where its money comes from

The Mail & Guardian says over 90% of its money is commercial, and donors fund some sections, such as environment; it does not name them.

About us – Mail & Guardian (opens in a new tab)

Mail & Guardian. No date on the page.

Where to look: Section "Funding and support"

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In 2013 the Mail & Guardian started its health desk, Bhekisisa, with support from the German government, the paper said.

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Mail & Guardian. Published 25 February 2016.

Where to look: Opening paragraphs; tags at the foot ("bill and melinda gates foundation", "giz")

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