Daily Maverick

RIGHT OF REPLY: Senzo Mchunu defends referral to IGI, dismisses claims of improper influence

Senzo Mchunu clarifies his role in referring matters to the IGI, countering claims that he improperly influenced…

NOTHING LEFT: ‘Gatvol’ of dry taps: DA steps in with NMB water crisis plan

Residents across Nelson Mandela Bay are voicing their growing frustration over the recurring water outages, prompting…

MADE IN THE BAY: Chamber’s bold bet on Nelson Mandela Bay already winning over local industry

More than 70 Nelson Mandela Bay businesses have signed up to the Business Chamber’s Made in the Bay initiative, backing…

RUNNING ON EMPTY : Just 49 days of cash left — austerity measures introduced in the Bay

As cash reserves dwindle to less than 49 days, Nelson Mandela Bay introduced strict financial measures while grappling…

FOOD SUSTAINABILITY: How skill-sharing and market insights can unlock small-scale regenerative agriculture

A recent panel discussion in Cape Town highlighted the vital role of small-scale farmers in regenerative agriculture,…

‘POLITICS OF FEAR’: Mcebisi Jonas: Non-state actors’ hand in Afrophobia reveals deep governance failures

By fomenting violence towards our fellow Africans, non-state actors are dictating terms to a South African government…

CORRECTIVE MEASURES: Better late than never — Ramaphosa launches action plan to tackle SA’s water crisis

Four months behind schedule, President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled the National Water Action Plan. Managed by a new…

MADLANGA COMMISSION: Andrea Johnson admits to major flaws in Idac’s Crime Intelligence investigation

Idac head Andrea Johnson’s credibility came under further strain before the Madlanga Commission on Thursday, when she…

DISRESPECTFUL?: CAF boss Motsepe skirts disrespecting women’s soccer issue after Wafcon postponements

The leader of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, admitted that the federation ‘could have done…

THE COMEBACK: Chauke cleared for takeoff as possible replacement for NPA head Andy Mothibi

Cleared of all allegations, Advocate Andrew Chauke emerges as a potential successor to Andy Mothibi as head of the…

SPENDING PRIORITIES: SA’s sports funding crisis exposed as athletes pay the price

Government’s R31m expenditure on a Fifa World Cup nation-building programme while hockey players are self-funding their…

STATES OF CAPTURE ANALYSIS: Andrea Johnson’s potential end: Idac boss admits colleagues ‘misinformed’ her in Crime Intelligence scandal

Anti-corruption directorate boss Andrea Johnson was initially adamant about why she pursued certain Crime Intelligence…

AIRPORT ARITHMETIC: Wikipedia cited in R411m PIC arbitration despite evidence of double-counted Lanseria airport income streams

An arbitration panel that found against the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) in a dispute that led to more than…

After The Bell: The stock market and the sad passing of the weekend

As markets gear up for 24/7 trading, and the nostalgic charm of fixed hours fades, it’s worth noting the serious…

MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE: Divided MPC holds rates for now, but sees upside risks to inflation

Uncertainty can also call for caution and not pulling the trigger pre-emptively. And if the Sarb’s inflation outlook…

KING OF MANY NATIONS: South African MMA star Nkosi Ndebele set for PFL Global debut

Nkosi Ndebele says his career, along with that of compatriot Dricus du Plessis, is an example of what is possible in…

TRC Roulette : Former presidential intelligence head denies ‘Stratcom’ pressure derailed TRC cases

As a former intelligence official within the South African Presidency, the veteran Loyiso Jafta was Thabo Mbeki’s…

Open letter to President Ramaphosa on the second anniversary of the Climate Change Act

There is an urgent need to operationalise the Climate Change Act’s adaptation provisions. With increasing climate…

Crimea brings back public street phones for emergency calls

Russian-controlled Crimea has installed public street phones for emergency calls to the police and ambulance service,…

Argentina’s Albornoz faces sanction after angry outburst against referee

Argentina flyhalf Tomas Albornoz has been cited by World Rugby’s disciplinary committee following his angry outburst…

Sweden's far right party says it won the arguments. Now it wants a share of power

After championing huge policy shifts in Sweden by propping up a minority centre-right government for four years, the…

Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

At least 82 people have died after heavy rains across northeastern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan this week,…

Public Protector finding ignores supply chain sources behind 23 suspected child food poisoning deaths

The Public Protector has released her preliminary findings into the food safety failures that left at least 23 children…

WHAT’S COOKING: Pork T-bone with caper butter and braised red cabbage and pears

Cooked just slightly ‘under’, a pork chop – or in this case T-bone – delivers a tender, substantial meal well suited to…

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Award-winning documentary witnesses local wildlife experts take on lion cub rescue mission

In local nature documentary Bucket: The Lion Cub, wildlife filmmaker and safari expert Brent Leo-Smith navigates the…

Trump returns to Georgia with election claims, worrying some Republicans

MARIETTA, Georgia, July 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump rallied supporters in Georgia on Wednesday to press for…

US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices

WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - The US Department of Education said on Wednesday it launched new probes into five…

Mexican journalist shot dead in Oaxaca, marking fourth such killing since June

MEXICO CITY, July 22 (Reuters) - Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead on Wednesday in the southern state…

Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted two Saudi tankers; source says Encelia hit by missile

July 23 (Reuters) - Yemen’s Houthis said early on Thursday they had carried out a military operation targeting two…

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Gayton McKenzie wants forensic probe into Central Karoo fundraising halted — legal battle intensifies

Amid allegations of mismanagement, Gayton McKenzie aims to stop a forensic investigation into his Central Karoo…

EXONERATED: Nkabinde Inquiry clears controversial Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke to return to work…

JUSTICE, WHAT JUSTICE: Controversial Joburg NPA boss Andrew Chauke cleared by Nkabinde Inquiry

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke to return to work…

Watch – Did SAPS Crime Intelligence burgle investigative reporter Marianne Thamm’s home?

ON TRIAL : Cash, codes and a wig: Mapisa-Nqakula finally faces her corruption trial

The State alleges that former Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula sought R4.55m in cash and other…

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Iran War drives June CPI to 5.0% — rate hike likely this week

The Sarb’s policy rate is currently 7.0% and the prime lending rate is 10.5%. A further hike will be an additional…

ANALYSIS: The DA has set the election playing field in Joburg — for now

As the calendar flips closer to 4 November, it remains unclear what the major issue in Joburg will be. The DA has…