--- title: "The Gathering 2025: Daily Maverick’s flagship event returns for its 15th edition" description: "After another sold-out edition in 2024, Daily Maverick’s headline event, The Gathering 2025, brought to you in partnership with Ninety One, returns on Thursday, 28 August 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, with general access tickets to the public now officially open." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "CHANGEMAKERS | THE IMPACT EDITION" author: "Daily Maverick" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/dailymaverick/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-07-14-the-gathering-2025-daily-mavericks-flagship-event-returns-for-its-15th-edition/" published: "2025-07-14T18:02:44" updated: "2025-08-08T10:34:05" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 350 --- # The Gathering 2025: Daily Maverick’s flagship event returns for its 15th edition > After another sold-out edition in 2024, Daily Maverick’s headline event, The Gathering 2025, brought to you in partnership with Ninety One, returns on Thursday, 28 August 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, with general access tickets to the public now officially open. By Daily Maverick · Published 14 July 2025, 20:02 SAST · Updated 8 August 2025, 12:34 SAST ## Key points - Get ready to rub elbows with some of South Africa's sharpest minds and change agents at The Gathering 2025, where unfiltered debates and high-octane ideas will collide to inspire a nation hungry for transformation. - The Gathering 2025: A pivotal conference uniting South Africa's leading thinkers to address urgent national challenges. - This year's theme, "Changemakers | The Impact Edition", focuses on individuals and ideas driving meaningful change. - A star-studded lineup includes Zingiswa Losi, Siviwe Gwarube, Mary Sibande, and more, alongside engaging performances. - Join in person or online on 28 August 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre; tickets range from R325 to R2,200. ## Content This isn’t just another current affairs conference —The Gathering is where South Africa’s boldest thinkers and leaders come together to tackle the country’s most urgent challenges and explore ideas that could shape the future. Last year’s tickets sold out in record time — proof that South Africans are hungry for spaces that matter, conversations that count and change that lasts. **This year’s theme:**[**Changemakers | The Impact Edition**](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1570354435) The 2025 edition will spotlight people and ideas driving meaningful change across South Africa, with a programme designed to challenge, provoke and inspire. Hosted by award-winning journalist, sharp political commentator and one of South Africa’s most distinctive voices**Rebecca Davis,** she confirmedspeakers joining us on stage include: Cosatu president **Zingiswa Losi**, Minister of Basic Education**Siviwe Gwarube**, acclaimed artist**Mary Sibande**, CEO of SmartStart **Grace Matlhape**, journalist and human rights activist **Mark Heywood**, philanthropist and co-founder of the Kolisi Foundation **Rachel Kolisi**and fibertime founder **Alan Knott-Craig**. Plus: Co-founders of Murmur Intelligence **Kyle Findlay and Aldu Cornelissen,** award-winning journalists**Pieter-Louis Myburgh, Estelle Ellis and Zukiswa Pikoli,** and a special performance of Round of Applause: Freshly Squeezed for Daily Maverick by **Marianne Thamm**. These are just **some** of the confirmed speakers (we’re keeping a few big surprises!). #### **What awaits you** - Unfiltered debates on education, politics, AI, business and civil society. - High-impact sessions designed to challenge, provoke and inspire. - Direct access to South Africa’s boldest thinkers and changemakers. In addition to thought-provoking discussions,[**The Gathering 2025**](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1570354435) offers a unique opportunity for attendees to explore Daily Maverick, connect with fellow participants and engage in activities throughout the day. Whether in person at the Cape Town International Convention Centre or joining online, **The Gathering 2025** invites individuals from all walks of life to join a community dedicated to shaping the future of our nation. **Date: 28 August 2025** **Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre** **Time: 8am to 7pm** **Event starts at: 9am** **Tickets: R325 to R2,200** [](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1570354435) Tickets limited to eight per person. 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