The opposition’s plans for the next elections take shape; and everything you need to know about next week’s Brics Summit.
All parties involved in the Multi-Party Charter for South Africa signed a pre-election agreement, which covers their vision, priorities and shared governing principles. They also made decisions on power sharing, which will most likely benefit the DA as the biggest party in the potential coalition.
By Queenin Masuabi
All parties involved in the Multi-Party Charter for South Africa signed a pre-election agreement, which covers their vision, priorities and shared governing principles. They also made decisions on power sharing, which will most likely benefit the DA as the biggest party in the potential coalition.
By Queenin Masuabi
Doctor Ben Gaunt led a team that transformed Zithulele Hospital in the Eastern Cape from a struggling public health facility into a poster child for excellence. In 2022, after a decade of service, Gaunt left. The drama, which followed the appointment of a controversial CEO, was well publicised. We spoke to Gaunt one year later.
By Sean Christie
Doctor Ben Gaunt led a team that transformed Zithulele Hospital in the Eastern Cape from a struggling public health facility into a poster child for excellence. In 2022, after a decade of service, Gaunt left. The drama, which followed the appointment of a controversial CEO, was well publicised. We spoke to Gaunt one year later
By Sean Christie
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, in partnership with industry, experts, labour representatives and various governmental entities, has birthed an initiative known as the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (Sarem). But don’t be fooled by the name; it is not an energy plan.
By Ethan van Diemen
Investment banker Mark Barnes and Business Maverick editor Tim Cohen unwrap the news. A new edition of StandUp!Business midweek, every week.
This will be the first in-person BRICS summit since 2019. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend in person, and is sending his Foreign Minister.
By Victoria O’Regan
Daily Maverick Photo Editor Felix Dlangamandla reexamines the images he captured that shook the world and cast a deathly shadow on South African democracy and law enforcement.
By Lucas Ledwaba for Mukurukuru Media
The South African electorate is approaching its seventh democratic national election in 2024, one which is being touted as a watershed moment. This election is expected to be tightly contested as the IEC grapples with legislative changes, including three ballot papers, a first for SA.
By Nonkululeko Njilo
Johaar Mosaval was the first black South African to become a senior principal dancer at the Royal Ballet, the highest rank in the profession at one of the world’s most prestigious classical ballet centres. He died this week, aged 95.
By Leila Dougan
South African singer Motswedi Modiba – aka MOE – is fulfilling a dream by performing on the Chinese equivalent of The Voice – and she’s captivating judges and audiences alike with her singing in fluent Mandarin.
By Chuma Nontsele
To conserve Earth’s biodiversity, the Global Deal for Nature calculated it would be necessary to protect 30% of the land and seas. Is that possible in Africa? A savvy conservation NGO has drawn up an African game plan that began with a single reserve.
By Don Pinnock
There’s something of Africa in the French-style cuisine of chef Wandile Mabaso, whose Jozi restaurant and food have been making waves. We went in to find out what all the fuss is about.
By Tony Jackman
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