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Ex-police minister Bheki Cele was an ‘extortionist’ who asked me for R1m, says ‘Cat’ Matlala
JAILHOUSE TESTIMONY

Ex-police minister Bheki Cele was an ‘extortionist’ who asked me for R1m, says ‘Cat’ Matlala

Organised crime accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has ramped up his accusations against former police minister Bheki Cele, saying that Cele demanded R1m from him.

By Caryn Dolley
NDPP SHORTLIST

Here are the four women and two men (one dodgy) shortlisted for top anti-corruption job

By Ferial Haffajee
Here are the four women and two men (one dodgy) shortlisted for top anti-corruption job
AT ODDS

Odds are National Treasury's proposed 20% online gambling tax will fuel illegal operators

By Neesa Moodley
Odds are National Treasury's proposed 20% online gambling tax will fuel illegal operators
OPEN SECRETS

Fake it ’till you make it: How an SA arms company built UAE armoured vehicles

By Michael Marchant
Fake it ’till you make it: How an SA arms company built UAE armoured vehicles
GROUP OF 20

SA looks beyond US G20 presidency as Trump moves to block participation

By Victoria O'Regan and Peter Fabricius
SA looks beyond US G20 presidency as Trump moves to block participation
Hero dirt bikers spot major NMB water leak, ‘saving Despatch from crisis’
OUT OF FLOW

Hero dirt bikers spot major NMB water leak, ‘saving Despatch from crisis’

By Riaan Marais
Boks able to select strong team for Wales clash that’s all about money
CLASH FOR CASH

Boks able to select strong team for Wales clash that’s all about money

By Craig Ray
After the Bell: Black Friday and the ghost of shopping expeditions past
BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: Black Friday and the ghost of shopping expeditions past

By Stephen Grootes
How the Proteas beat India at their own game to bag a famous series victory
TEST CRICKET

How the Proteas beat India at their own game to bag a famous series victory

By Keanan Hemmonsbey
Nelson Mandela Bay’s inadequate fire response time endangers lives and property, report finds
BURNING ISSUE

Nelson Mandela Bay’s inadequate fire response time endangers lives and property, report finds

By Andisa Bonani
Thembinkosi Lorch selection for Bafana Bafana would undo Broos’ great work
TAINTED

Thembinkosi Lorch selection for Bafana Bafana would undo Broos’ great work

By Yanga Sibembe
Court dismisses company's ‘gag order' against Open Secrets
Maverick News

Court dismisses company's ‘gag order' against Open Secrets

By Vincent Cruywagen
JAILHOUSE TESTIMONY

‘Cele lied’ — Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala alleges he made R500K payoff to former police minister

By Nonkululeko Njilo
‘Cele lied’ — Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala alleges he made R500K payoff to former police minister
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The 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more from around the world

By Daily Maverick Photo Team
The 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more from around the world
COLLISION ANALYSIS

RAF accounting fantasy collapses as ASB receipts expose CFO’s testimony and corner Letsoalo

By Lindsey Schutters
RAF accounting fantasy collapses as ASB receipts expose CFO’s testimony and corner Letsoalo
ANALYSIS

The DA’s Gordian knot: How the party’s internal feud could affect the elections

By Stephen Grootes
PEOPLE OF THE YEAR

Daily Maverick People of the Year 2025- Cast your vote

By Daily Maverick
OPINIONISTA

Why the DA’s ‘elegant’ economic plan may falter on the political terrain

By Ghaleb Cachalia
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP OP-ED

South Africa delivered at the G20, Trump delivered a tantrum

By Redi Tlhabi
Ward poll beatdown — ANC loses seats to MK, PA and independent candidate as it bleeds support
NOVEMBER BY-ELECTIONS

Ward poll beatdown — ANC loses seats to MK, PA and independent candidate as it bleeds support

There was no post-G20 bounce for the ANC as it lost three seats and fell sharply in four other wards in the last major round of by-elections for 2025. The party lost seats to uMkhonto Wesizwe party, the Patriotic Alliance and an independent candidate. The DA retained its two seats.

By Wayne Sussman
UNFINISHED FEUD

The tale of the African bank, rice cargoes and a Dubai court ruling

By Kara Le Roux
OPINIONISTA

Health inequality deepens as finance minister blocks tax credit shift central to NHI

By Olive Shisana
CARTOON

Players

By Zapiro
DIARY OF A CEO

Airlink plays the network game with no interest in the low-cost fight

By Lindsey Schutters
How TFG (The Foschini Group) and YES are advancing transformation through talent development
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How TFG (The Foschini Group) and YES are advancing transformation through talent development

By Youth Employment Service (YES)
Putting workers first: Why RMA’s partnership with SALGA matters for local government
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Putting workers first: Why RMA’s partnership with SALGA matters for local government

By Rand Mutual Assurance
Reality bites back — reflections on South Africa’s G20 hangover
OPINIONISTA

Reality bites back — reflections on South Africa’s G20 hangover

By Terence McNamee
Healthcare in crisis — long waits, staff shortages reported at clinics after Pepfar cuts
GRIM PROVINCIAL PICTURE

Healthcare in crisis — long waits, staff shortages reported at clinics after Pepfar cuts

By Tamsin Metelerkamp
Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 27 Nov
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Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 27 Nov

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