Daily Maverick
Dailymaverick logo

defend truth

72 hours of cop controversies: From Masemola’s court appearance to suspended colleague’s claims
SAPS IN CRISIS ANALYSIS

72 hours of cop controversies: From Masemola’s court appearance to suspended colleague’s claims

South Africa’s police experienced a wild 72 hours, and that’s really saying something. National Commissioner Fannie Masemola has appeared in the dock a day after another senior colleague did the same. Meanwhile, a suspended provincial police boss held a ‘rogue’ press conference and levelled cover-up claims.

By Caryn Dolley
TRADE DYNAMICS

China’s promise of duty-free access to SA fruit is a decade-long gamble

By Peter Fabricius
China’s promise of duty-free access to SA fruit is a decade-long gamble
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Justice department moves to shield court officials from cameras after Malema’s post-sentencing outburst

By Riaan Marais
Justice department moves to shield court officials from cameras after Malema’s post-sentencing outburst
BUMPY RIDE

Creecy calls for calm – can the dragons snapping at SAA’s heels be tamed?

By Lindsey Schutters
Creecy calls for calm – can the dragons snapping at SAA’s heels be tamed?
OPINIONISTA

JSC rescues SA judiciary’s reputation with Mbenenge ruling, but stumbles over identity politics

By Professor Balthazar
JSC rescues SA judiciary’s reputation with Mbenenge ruling, but stumbles over identity politics
Unisa deputy vice-principal faces discipline over dubious R1m contract decision
RED FLAGS

Unisa deputy vice-principal faces discipline over dubious R1m contract decision

By Siyabonga Goni
Watch – Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s Undeclared Luxury SUVs
VIDEO

Watch – Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s Undeclared Luxury SUVs

By Rebecca Davis
SAB highlights South African women restoring Western Cape water systems by clearing invasive plant
SPONSORED CONTENT

SAB highlights South African women restoring Western Cape water systems by clearing invasive plant

By South African Breweries (SAB)
R35m streetlight scandal: Calls grow for forensic probe into NMB electricity department
DARK DAYS

R35m streetlight scandal: Calls grow for forensic probe into NMB electricity department

By Kyran Blaauw
Leave it to Ramaphosa, says Masemola of his future amid R360m tender charges
IN THE DOCK

Leave it to Ramaphosa, says Masemola of his future amid R360m tender charges

By Nonkululeko Njilo
ANC on the hunt for talented city mayors — inside and outside the party
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

ANC on the hunt for talented city mayors — inside and outside the party

By Ferial Haffajee
Will the controversial lease of a municipal transformer come back to bite Bay mayor?
CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT

Will the controversial lease of a municipal transformer come back to bite Bay mayor?

By Kyran Blaauw
Sponsored Content

Bitget launches new Pre-IPO product with SpaceX as first listing

By Bitget
Bitget launches new Pre-IPO product with SpaceX as first listing
ACCOUNTABILITY FAILURE

Déjà vu in the Bay — NMB again faces funding cutoff amid governance chaos

By Andisa Bonani
Déjà vu in the Bay — NMB again faces funding cutoff amid governance chaos
BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: Have you thought about ditching your car yet?

By Stephen Grootes
After the Bell: Have you thought about ditching your car yet?
IN THE DOCK

R400,000, a fake accused and failed diversion — Madlanga inquiry helps uncover fresh Ekurhuleni scandal

By Nonkululeko Njilo
SPONSORED CONTENT

Will your marketing agencies succeed under current leadership?

By Get Set
OPINIONISTA

The Great Decoupling — why global markets are shrugging off war and fear

By Natale Labia
CARTOON

Coming to a head

By Zapiro
F1 make changes to address new engine rule concerns and driver unhappiness
TECHNICAL TWEAKS

F1 make changes to address new engine rule concerns and driver unhappiness

Formula One has made a series of rule refinements to address concerns raised around energy saving, inconsistent power delivery and driver safety.

By Annemieke Thomaidis
OPINIONISTA

Letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu: SA justice is mostly just a sideshow

By Bhekisisa Mncube
THE CONVERSATION

Feeling distracted? How hobbies can help you find ‘flow state’ and save your brain

By Valerie van Mulukom
OPINIONISTA

Why SA’s municipal decay is a followership crisis

By Craig Bailie
NATIONAL HEALTH CRISIS

Civil society declares war on diabetes in South Africa

By Daniélle Schaafsma
Another male-heavy DA leadership raises doubts on commitment to gender equality
OPINIONISTA

Another male-heavy DA leadership raises doubts on commitment to gender equality

By Zukiswa Pikoli
From Gout to Yamal: The pressures that come with being a young sports superstar
WUNDERKIDS

From Gout to Yamal: The pressures that come with being a young sports superstar

By Yanga Sibembe
No water at Ramaphosa’s Soweto family home and surrounds for nearly a week
SUPPLY CRISIS

No water at Ramaphosa’s Soweto family home and surrounds for nearly a week

By Bheki C. Simelane
Alcaraz and Sabalenka named World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at Laureus awards
‘THE OSCARS OF SPORT’

Alcaraz and Sabalenka named World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at Laureus awards

By Craig Ray
War on Iran a major part of US midterm elections due to Trump’s miscalculations
ANALYSIS

War on Iran a major part of US midterm elections due to Trump’s miscalculations

By J Brooks Spector

Business Maverick

Maverick Citizen

Maverick Earth

Scorpio

Johannesburg

Maverick News

Maverick Life

Op-eds

Sports

TGIFood

Nelson Mandela Bay

Corrections

Opinion

Sponsored Content

Crosswords

Webinars

LOOK & LISTEN