April 27
South Africa: Never Has a Wise Vote Been More Important to the Future of South Africa
After thirty years of democracy, the heroes of freedom have been replaced by the hyenas of stealing Read more »
April 26
South Africa: As SA Marks 30 Years of Democracy, It Must Prioritise Safety of Its Children - Its Greatest Resource, Unicef Urges
The United Nations Children's Fund South Africa has called for the country's children to be put at the centre of the developmental agenda. Read more »
April 25
South Africa: For the Majority of South Africans, Freedom's Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose
Forgive me if I am not in the mood to raise a glass this Freedom Day. Until every South African can enjoy the full spectrum of rights and freedoms promised by our Constitution,… Read more »
South Africa: Corruption, Crime, Rolling Blackouts, Unemployment, Poverty, Inequality - - Anything to Celebrate?
The reality for many South Africans is one of disillusionment as they cannot celebrate their freedom because the political elites have amassed wealth at the expense of the… Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years of Democracy - - Udf Activist Réjane Woodroffe Left High Finance for Critical Social Upliftment
Thirty years into democracy, Daily Maverick spoke to three anti-apartheid activists about how they found their way to the land from Umkhonto weSizwe, the United Democratic Front… Read more »
South Africa: Natural-Born Class Acts - Why Small-Town Schools Punch Above Their Weight
Here is why some of the country's best education can be found in the rural areas. Read more »
South Africa: Oudtshoorn Ward 9 Residents Vote in ANC-Pa By-Election Contest With Top Priority Being Jobs
Residents of Dysselsdorp in Oudtshoorn came out in their numbers on Wednesday during a by-election for the municipality's Ward 9. They were clear about their number one need: jobs. Read more »
South Africa: Coca-Cola Beverages Vs Competition Commission Proved Problems in Judiciary Persist
There has been much debate concerning both the efficiency of the Constitutional Court and its present ability to produce judgments of the highest quality. As an example, Tim Cohen… Read more »
April 24
South Africa: SA's Most Dedicated Courier Braves Mdumbi River to Deliver Parcel
South Africa needs everyday champions. We have seen the impact they have on hope and positivity, on businesses, demonstrating that the current doesn't always move in one direction. Read more »
Africa: Ants Face Worsening Survival Crisis As Planet Heats Up - Adapt, Migrate or Die
Among the longest-living insects, the ant population could be threatened as extreme heat sweeps across the globe due to the deepening climate crisis. Read more »
April 23
South Africa: No Joy for Springboks and Kolisi At Laureus World Sports Awards As SA's Four Nominees Lose Out
South Africa had four nominees at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards but came away empty-handed on a good night for Spain. Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Whose Agenda Is Being Served By the Dynamics Surrounding Ai African Data Extraction?
The more AI disappears into invisibility, the further it entangles us in its underlying machinations, alongside the corporate and political interests whose agenda it serves. Read more »
Africa: It's Time to Rethink the Chimera of the 'Global South'
The term 'Global South' nowadays refers to all who have a grievance with 'The West' and the 'world order' which they believe to be rigged to keep the 'Global South' in perpetual… Read more »
South Africa: The Walls Tell Their Stories - Street Art Brings Noordgesig's History to Colourful, Vibrant Life
In this corner of Soweto, to which people were forcibly moved from places like Sophiatown and Vrededorp, street art tells the story of a rich history and a strong community… Read more »
South Africa: Shohei Ohtani Sets Record, Dodgers Annihilate Mets
Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages hit milestone home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a rough homestand with a dominating 10-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. Read more »
South Africa: Freedom Day, Food Justice and Marshalltown Fire Justice Campaign March
New report explores how corruption and discrimination intersect to undermine land rights in South Africa; the Healthy Living Alliance will host a webinar highlighting the grim… Read more »
April 21
South Africa: Reliving the Pandemic - Five New 'Vi-Fi' Novels Inspired By Covid-19
These titles, with themes such as isolation and addiction, introduce readers to a new Covid generation of authors. Read more »
April 18
South Africa: The Ups and Occasional Downs of Learning How to Socialise Well in a Small Town
So you're a fresh incomer to a dorp. What now? How do you socialise with your new tribe? Read more »
April 16
Africa: Confronting the Crisis of Unsafe Medicines in Africa - a Call for Heightened Regulatory Vigilance
African countries, particularly those with lower incomes, are disproportionately affected by the scourge of substandard and falsified medicines. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's Eligibility for SA's 2024 Election - - a Tangled Web of Legal and Ethical Dilemmas
While the IEC has challenged the Electoral Court's decision to allow former president Jacob Zuma to contest the upcoming elections, the Constitutional Court must mitigate concerns… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma All the Way - 2024 Elections, Meet Stalingrad
While the Constitutional Court has not yet said whether it will hear an application from the Electoral Commission challenging former president Jacob Zuma's eligibility to stand in… Read more »
South Africa: 'It's Going to Get Ugly' - Nafiz Modack's Lawyer Says Witness in Kinnear Murder Trial Made 'Sweetheart Deal' With State
Alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack has denied testimony in the Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear murder case linking him to multiple murders. Read more »
South Africa: Few Rays of Hope As Patients Continue to Suffer Amid Eastern Cape Health Mismanagement Misery
Since the last election five years ago, public health in the province has been beleaguered by leadership turmoil, bad infrastructure, medicolegal claims and financial deficiencies. Read more »
South Africa: UPL's Cleaned Up Water Is 'Safe to Drink' ... but Not for Their Main Consultant, Thanks
Global agrochemicals producer UPL has applied for permission to pre-treat chemically contaminated stormwater before releasing it into a river that flows into the sea next to… Read more »
South Africa: Better to Wait for the Right JSC Candidate Than Merely Rush in Like Fools
When in doubt, do nothing. The recommendation to 'rather wait' has been drifting in and out of my consciousness for a while as people bandy about the pop psychology around… Read more »