The Springboks gear up for a test against France in Paris; the match will mark a monumental moment as Siya Kolisi celebrates his 100th Test cap. The post Celebrating Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test cap as Springboks gear up for battle with France appeared first on Daily Maverick.
Even as Johannesburg Water throttles water supply, two cadre companies with no track record keep cashing in on a three-year contract to supply water when the taps run dry. The post Water tanker cadres keep cashing in on R223m Joburg contract despite court action appeared first on Daily Maverick.
The Madlanga Commission heard from Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala for the first time, albeit through comments he allegedly made to an investigator, claiming he had a number of top cops on his payroll. Parliament’s ad hoc commission, meanwhile, heard that the deputy police commissioner has not been assigned responsibilities, after over a year in the job….
One of the areas of Mandela’s life that needs attention is that of gender — his relationship with women and men while growing up in very patriarchal societies as a young boy and later as a man. This is the fourth in a six-part series on Mandela’s leadership. The post Dissecting Mandela’s concept of masculinity,…
Some of South Africa’s most beloved voices — from singer Zolani Mahola to Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos — come together in the new essay collection Lessons from My Father. The post Lessons from My Father — Reclaiming the power of fatherhood in South Africa appeared first on Daily Maverick.
From people relying on grants to high earners, rising expenses are unsustainable, forcing people to make increasingly difficult financial decisions that often mean shorting on basic needs. The post Cost-of-living crisis hits all local households across income levels appeared first on Daily Maverick.
Marking its 31st anniversary, the Cape Town International Kite Festival will return to a full weekend format on 25 and 26 October 2025, at Youngsfield Military Base. With the theme #CourageToFly, the event aims to spotlight resilience and mental health while filling the skies with vibrant kites from local and international participants. Here are some…
Follow live updates on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into high-level accusations by KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Parliament’s ad hoc inquiry into the same. The post CATCH UP | Mchunu advised chief of staff to record conversations with Mkhwanazi, Parliament hears appeared first on Daily Maverick.
Follow live updates on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into high-level accusations by KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Parliament’s ad hoc inquiry into the same. The post LIVE | ‘I took the decision, I’m responsible’ – says Mchunu on decision to disband PKTT appeared first on Daily Maverick.
Dada Morero, the Mayor of Johannesburg, led an operation on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, to enforce municipal by-laws and restore “order, safety, and compliance” in the inner city. Daily Maverick photojournalist Felix Dlangamandla captured the operation. The post In pictures: Joburg Mayor launches operation to enforce by-laws and restore safety in inner city appeared first…