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GROUNDUP : Children are dying in pain because SA’s palliative care is so poor — report
The damning report from the World Health Organization confirms what professionals already know.
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THE CONVERSATION: Do pimple patches actually work? Here’s what the science says
Pimple patches may improve a spot overnight, yet irritation risks and weak evidence suggest they’re likely not a…
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GROUNDUP: Joburg fails to open public swimming pools — again
Thirty-six pools were supposed to be open from 1 September. The City blames delays in repairs and maintenance, a…
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SOCCER INTEGRITY: Senegal vs Morocco Afcon final saga set to be heard in Swiss court
On Thursday, 8 October, the Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal against their stripping of the…
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Parole is not a given: It must be earned, assessed and accountable
When the state opens a prison gate, it does more than release an offender. It assumes a responsibility to ensure that…
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MISSING VOICES: Industry dominated at Nedlac’s sugary drinks tax discussions, new report finds
Nedlac’s Health Promotion Levy talks excluded community voices, a study has found, raising questions about…
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Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
Belgian-American Particle physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for "decisive contributions to…
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Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo
Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case on Tuesday after a Kenyan citizen who had travelled from the Democratic Republic…
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Kremlin warns Lithuania that its move to lift a nuclear arms ban risks further escalation
The Kremlin on Tuesday warned that a preliminary decision by NATO member Lithuania to lift a constitutional ban on…
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Former German spy chief arrested over alleged buying of classified information
Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of paying for access to…
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SHARE WITH US: Online schools in South Africa: what should parents know?
Chose an online school in South Africa for your child? Tell Daily Maverick what you wish you'd checked first and help…
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MADLANGA COMMISSION: Feroz Khan’s commission testimony postponed after uncle murdered
Just before then Crime Intelligence deputy Feroz Khan was meant to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry…
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OUTBREAK DISASTER: Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine privatisation long overdue, say farmers, experts
Farmers and experts have welcomed plans to license private manufacturers to produce the Agricultural Research Council’s…
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WHAT’S COOKING: Roast butternut soup with roasted garlic, spices and orange zest
Here’s an update of my roasted butternut soup, as cooked by a group of stalwart cooks at the Karoo Art Hotel in…
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IN PICTURES: Bensonvale College — a fading monument to generations of teachers
Once a renowned teachers’ college in Sterkspruit, Bensonvale College of Education has deep roots in the Eastern Cape’s…
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WELLNESS: Should you track your sleep? The pros, cons and realities of sleep trackers
Tracking your sleep can reveal bedtime patterns and disruptions to encourage improved sleep habits. But trackers aren’t…
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Brazil markets’ Bolsonaro rally sends stock exchange to record high
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Brazil's main stock exchange surged to a record high on Monday as the country's…
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Jeffrey Archer, bestselling UK novelist and scandal-plagued politician, dies aged 86
LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling British novelist and former politician who was jailed for…
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JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS: JSC fills Supreme Court of Appeal vacancies amid pressure to reform
Judges Gerald Bloem, Mmathebe Phatshoane and Esther Steyn were recommended for appointment for the three vacancies in…
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JUSTICE DELAYED: Five years, a murder charge and no trial: The questions over Sheri-Ann’s death
What unfolded in Court 1 of the Western Cape High Court on Monday, 5 October, was a painful experience for a family who…
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MARKET INSIGHT: Why should the kasi chicken have to cross the road for a bargain?
Businesses seeking customers in townships have to rethink their marketing strategies to fit the reality.
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SA likely to increase wheat imports after harvest hits eight-year low
South Africa’s winter wheat harvest for the 2026-27 season is projected to drop to its lowest level in eight years,…
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Between brilliance and inertia — the dual reality of SA’s legal landscape
South Africa’s courts reveal a troubling divide: judicial brilliance can deliver swift constitutional justice, while…
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WILD LIFERS: The wicked problem of controlling baboons
A ‘wicked problem’ resists clear definition and tidy solutions. Its causes are intertwined, people disagree on what a…
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The crucial word missing from SA’s wildlife debate
South Africa’s bitter arguments over hunting, trade, captive breeding and the wildlife economy tend to revolve around…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS TOUR: Sewage spills, service cuts, repeated audit failures — inside one of SA’s worst-run municipalities
Decades of municipal decay have left the bankrupt Eastern Cape municipality of Sundays River Valley trapped in a cycle…
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EDUCATION: Empty desks matter: tackling chronic absenteeism in schools
Regular absences from class can leave learners behind, academically as well as socially.
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SA’S CANCER STORY (PART 2): Rising tide of cancer diagnosis rates — inside the science, risk factors, human toll
It isn’t always easy to know what to believe when it comes to cancer. In part 2 of a Daily Maverick and Spotlight…
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Local Elections 2026: Spies eyes Tshwane as FF+ could deny the DA its majority dream
The Freedom Front Plus’s growing support is putting pressure on the Democratic Alliance. In Tshwane, current polling…
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Trump approval at record low; Hispanic voters sour on Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating held at a record low in recent days, as many…
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey agree rapid force deployment in Saudi Arabia
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey agreed on Monday to move immediately to implement their collective…
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OFF THE HOOK: R191m corruption case against ex-police chief Phahlane is withdrawn as Idac undergoes ‘reset’
The R191m blue lights tender case against former acting police chief Khomotso Phahlane has been provisionally withdrawn…
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AFTER THE BELL: RAF crisis offers an opportunity to hit the brakes and fix a broken system
The Road Accident Fund is buckling under unpaid claims, costly payouts and shrinking fuel-levy revenue. Reform must…
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ELECTIONS ONLINE OP-ED: A White Cross surge, GNU partners trade blows — the week in SA’s online politics
Five weeks before the 4 November local elections, a burst of Afrikaner rural safety activism around a Washington…
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FUEL SHOCK: Why we could not avoid petrol pump prices shooting up above R30 per litre
It’s just bad news all round with the pedal firmly on the metal for a further acceleration in inflation against the…
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LOCAL ELECTIONS TOUR: Black woman farmer conquers citrus industry — but state stalls on land title
Buyiswa Ndyenga climbed from seasonal worker to citrus boss, but red tape is keeping her biggest victory out of reach.
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