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title: "Daily Maverick joins forces with UCT Summer School for a special series of lectures"
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# Daily Maverick joins forces with UCT Summer School for a special series of lectures

> These sessions, led by some of South Africa’s most influential voices, delve into the pressing issues of our time: corruption, State Capture, disinformation and more.

By Daily Maverick · Published 14 November 2024, 22:42 SAST · Updated 14 November 2024, 22:42 SAST

## Key points
- Daily Maverick is joining forces with UCT Summer School for a special series of lectures, led by some of South Africa’s most influential voices delving into the pressing issues of our time – corruption, State Capture, disinformation and more.
- Daily Maverick partners with UCT Summer School to host a series of thought-provoking lectures on pressing global issues.
- Featured topics include corruption, State Capture, disinformation, and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Africa.
- Notable speakers include Ferial Haffajee, Zapiro, and Marianne Thamm, offering insights into contemporary challenges.
- Join the Maverick Insider community for exclusive benefits and support independent journalism that champions accountability.

## Content

[Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/) is thrilled to announce a unique collaboration with[UCT Summer School](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/EventCategories.aspx?itemid=1554645138), a renowned forum for open, thought-provoking discussion, celebrating more than seven decades of bringing together some of the brightest minds in education, culture and current affairs.

This year, Daily Maverick is proud to present a curated series of lectures aligned with the core pillars of our independent journalism, exploring the critical issues shaping South Africa and the world.

#### **The Daily Maverick Series:**

#### **Africa: A battleground of the Russia-Ukraine war?**

Peter Fabricius: Friday, 31 January, 1pm.

[Direct booking link](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/performance.aspx?itemid=1554788236).

#### **How to win the war on corruption**

Ferial Haffajee and Pauli van Wyk: Wednesday, 29 January, 1pm.

[Direct booking link](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/performance.aspx?itemid=1554920739).

#### **Cartooning Ructions:****When the parallel universe intersects with the real world**

Zapiro: Thursday, 30 January, 7pm.

[Direct booking link](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/performance.aspx?itemid=1554921554).

#### **How South Africa survived State Capture**

Marianne Thamm: Monday, 27 January, 5pm.

[Direct booking link](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/performance.aspx?itemid=1554789046).

#### **Lessons from the Springboks**

Craig Ray: Wednesday, 29 January, 5pm.

[Direct booking link](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/performance.aspx?itemid=1554923218).

#### **Disinformation Nation: The power of smear campaigns**

Caryn Dolley: Thursday, 30 January, 5pm.

[Direct booking link](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/performance.aspx?itemid=1554922755).

These sessions, led by some of South Africa’s most influential voices, delve into the pressing issues of our time: corruption, State Capture, disinformation and more. We invite you to join us in exploring these topics through the lens of independent journalism.

To secure your tickets and explore the full programme, [click here](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/EventCategories.aspx?itemid=1554645138). Maverick Insiders qualify for a 10% discount on all Summer School bookings.

#### **Become a part of our future**

If you believe in the power of fearless, independent journalism, consider joining our [Maverick Insider community](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/). For as little as R75 per month, you can help sustain the vital work that holds power accountable.

As an Insider, you will not only enjoy exclusive benefits, but also the gratifying knowledge that you are backing journalism that truly matters, protecting our democracy and promoting transparency in governance.

Together, let’s ensure a future for journalism that continues to serve and uplift South Africans. **DM**

*For media enquiries, please contact Saskia Falken at saskia@dailymaverick.co.za*