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‘Exactly where I was meant to be’

Opinion Khadija Patel - 28 May 2020

As I reflect on my time as editor amid today’s uncertain world, one thing is certain: the M&>’s importance in our media landscape

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The hypocrisies of the EFF and the twists of our prejudice

Article Editorial - 4 Jul 2019

It is important to acknowledge that journalism does not happen in a vacuum, prejudices seep into the tone and focus of our work

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How foreign aid fuels African media’s payola problem

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Feb 2019

In many African countries, a dirty secret of journalism is that reporters earn most of their income from payments by their sources

Uncaptured: How it all began

Article Carlos Amato - 20 Dec 2018

Part 1: Journalists helped pull SA back from a precipice by exposing the depth of state capture. But they are now staring into an abyss of their own

Zondo commission to hear arguments on admission of electronic data

Article Mashadi Kekana - 28 Sep 2018

The commission’s legal team is expected to continue presenting its arguments on why the complete #GuptaLeaks emails should be admitted as evidence

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State Capture commission in possession of original #GuptaLeaks hard drive

Article Mashadi Kekana - 27 Sep 2018

The hard drive consists of tens of thousands of Gupta-linked emails that detail the extent of the family’s role in state capture

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Mthembu dodges tough questions on #GuptaLeaks, media tribunal

Article Paul Herman - 3 Aug 2017

Jackson Mthembu was put on the spot when asked if he had taken steps to discipline any members in his caucus implicated in the so-called #GuptaLeaks

Daily Maverick’s iMaverick unveiled

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jun 2011

Independent newspaper the Daily Maverick has unveiled iMaverick, SA's first daily newspaper specifically designed for the iPad.

SA gets first iPad-only newspaper

Article Craig Wilson - 8 Jun 2011

Independent news website Daily Maverick plans to launch South Africa's first daily newspaper designed specifically for an Apple iPad.

The site your mom warned you about

Article Tanya Pampalone - 10 Sep 2010

The Daily Maverick is taking on big media in a big way -- and its fans love it. But its future still rests on support from advertisers.

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The tender that keeps on giving

Athandiwe Saba - 18 Sep 2020

A battle between three North West departments has exposed how a firm was paid half a billion rand (and counting) for a R122-million contract

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SANDF mum on serial rapist claim

Sabelo Skiti - 17 Sep 2020

An internal report on sexual offences at a military academy says the defence force failed a deceased rape victim and has called for an internal investigation

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SA’s level best: Welcome to the new normal

Lester Kiewit - 17 Sep 2020

It’s a lifestyle that South Africans will have to maintain as the country navigates an almost post-lockdown situation in which the coronavirus remains very alive and active

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Fifteen additional speakers for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

SingularityU hosts global line-up with an extra 15 speakers to address thought-provoking topics to help solve the world's grand challenges

Special Reports

Recyling water and waste management

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

One solution to South Africa's water shortage is to install infrastructure that will save rainwater from run-off into the stormwater system

Special Reports

Covid-19 and CVD: The heart in the time of crisis

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

The pandemic has been a time of great humility for health workers and tactics have had to be changed if they weren’t working

Special Reports

POPIA: it’s not as scary as you think

special reports - 16 Sep 2020

Companies that get proactive about compliance are creating huge strategic advantages for themselves — they are able to reduce operational costs

Special Reports

CUT declared as medium risk

special reports - 15 Sep 2020

‘Our major challenge at the university is the access to appropriate technology and internet connectivity for our students’

Special Reports

Headline Speakers announced for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 12 Sep 2020

SingularityU announces multi-national line up with world-renowned speakers addressing ground-breaking topics to solve the global grand challenges

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JSE lists two new global ETFs

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

'Impact investing has become increasingly topical and for us to provide investors with access to sustainable investment options is a key focus'

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OSISA seeks a Programme Manager: Economic Justice

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

The candidate will be responsible for planning, management and implementation of Economic Justice work within the Economic and Social Justice Cluster