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South African MMA star Nkosi Ndebele set for PFL Global debut

KING OF MANY NATIONS

South African MMA star Nkosi Ndebele set for PFL Global debut

By Yanga Sibembe

Former presidential intelligence head denies ‘Stratcom’ pressure derailed TRC cases

TRC Roulette

Former presidential intelligence head denies ‘Stratcom’ pressure derailed TRC cases

By Marianne Thamm

Gayton McKenzie wants forensic probe into Central Karoo fundraising halted — legal battle intensifies

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Gayton McKenzie wants forensic probe into Central Karoo fundraising halted — legal battle intensifies

By Vincent Cruywagen

Controversial Joburg NPA boss Andrew Chauke cleared by Nkabinde Inquiry

JUSTICE, WHAT JUSTICE

Controversial Joburg NPA boss Andrew Chauke cleared by Nkabinde Inquiry

By Victoria O’Regan

Watch – Did SAPS Crime Intelligence burgle investigative reporter Marianne Thamm’s home?

VIDEO

Watch – Did SAPS Crime Intelligence burgle investigative reporter Marianne Thamm’s home?

By Marianne Thamm

Cash, codes and a wig: Mapisa-Nqakula finally faces her corruption trial

ON TRIAL

Cash, codes and a wig: Mapisa-Nqakula finally faces her corruption trial

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Missing link in urban development: Cape Town’s future depends on giving children a voice

MINDING THE CHILD

Missing link in urban development: Cape Town’s future depends on giving children a voice

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Larry, the Downing Street cat, and more from around the world

IN PICTURES

Larry, the Downing Street cat, and more from around the world

By Daily Maverick Photo Team

Idac boss Andrea Johnson grilled over ‘soliciting affidavit, power misuse’ in Crime Intelligence scandal

MADLANGA COMMISSION

Idac boss Andrea Johnson grilled over ‘soliciting affidavit, power misuse’ in Crime Intelligence scandal

By Caryn Dolley

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns to face All Blacks in Greatest Rivalry series

HE’S BACK

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns to face All Blacks in Greatest Rivalry series

By Craig Ray

2026 has become the year of the underdog in sports

CINDERELLA STORIES

2026 has become the year of the underdog in sports

By Annemieke Thomaidis

Rod Suskin: The man who brought the stars down to Earth

OBITUARY

Rod Suskin: The man who brought the stars down to Earth

By Herman Lategan

The ship is sinking: Calls grow for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor to step down

COALITION OF NO CONFIDENCE

The ship is sinking: Calls grow for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor to step down

By Andisa Bonani

Police officer among the 62 facing trial over the July 2021 unrest

Maverick News

Police officer among the 62 facing trial over the July 2021 unrest

By Vincent Cruywagen

Gang leaders allegedly ordered Gqeberha constable’s killing as ‘reparation’ for stolen drugs

POLICE MURDER

Gang leaders allegedly ordered Gqeberha constable’s killing as ‘reparation’ for stolen drugs

By Kyran Blaauw

Kerr’s mile world record: The sporting achievement of the year that went almost unnoticed

HISTORY-MAKING

Kerr’s mile world record: The sporting achievement of the year that went almost unnoticed

By Craig Ray

Rassie puts Boks ahead of rivals with squad rotation masterclass

ROTATION REVOLUTION

Rassie puts Boks ahead of rivals with squad rotation masterclass

By Jon Cardinelli

‘NPA deciding my fate over Feroz Khan accusations’ — Idac boss Andrea Johnson

MADLANGA COMMISSION

‘NPA deciding my fate over Feroz Khan accusations’ — Idac boss Andrea Johnson

By Caryn Dolley

Idac boss Andrea Johnson insists complaints against Crime Intelligence point to State Capture

MADLANGA COMMISSION

Idac boss Andrea Johnson insists complaints against Crime Intelligence point to State Capture

By Caryn Dolley

Soweto Marathon outstanding prize money: Athletes to receive ‘partial’ payment

RUNNING BATTLE

Soweto Marathon outstanding prize money: Athletes to receive ‘partial’ payment

By Annemieke Thomaidis

What’s behind SA’s latest wave of xenophobia?

POLITICALLY AWEH

What’s behind SA’s latest wave of xenophobia?

By Politically Aweh