2+ week, 6+ day ago (479+ words) This year, Daily Maverick presents a curated series of lectures aligned with the core pillars of our independent journalism, exploring the issues shaping South Africa and the world. From local elections and gun control to media ethics, disinformation and political satire, these sessions promise to inform, provoke and entertain. On the bill from Daily Maverick in 2026 are Ferial Haffajee, Caryn Dolley, Marianne Thamm and Redi Tlhabi." Award-winning journalist, editor and author Ferial Haffajee reflects on the significance of Johannesburg and South Africa's metros as the country heads into the 2026 local elections. She explores the challenges and opportunities of local reporting, and how the state of our cities mirrors the state of our nation. Pretoria-born investigative journalist and satirist Marianne Thamm returns to the stage with her new piece of "performance journalism. Expect sharp wit, absurd headlines and stories fresh off…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (568+ words) The new newsroom launched with the first edition of its dedicated Johannesburg newsletter, a free publication that will land in inboxes three times a week and expand to daily coverage in 2026. It is Daily Maverick's second metro bureau to open this year, following the successful launch of its Nelson Mandela Bay bureau in May. Johannesburg's crisis is visible across every service: persistent water outages, power cuts, uncollected waste and crumbling roads. In 2025, nearly half of the city's water supply (46%) was lost to leaks or illegal connections, while ageing infrastructure and cable theft continue to cripple essential services. "It's a human-made disaster " the outcome of local State Capture," said Haffajee, adding that she sees a citizen-led shift in Johannesburg's fortunes. "Jozi My Jozi (the urban social movement), the stirring of the metropolitan government to action by active citizens, the vibrant arts…...

21+ hour, 52+ min ago (434+ words) It is important to note that comments incorrectly attributed to mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis in a recent opinion piece by Telford Vice are based on a misreading of the mayor's answer to an interview question, which is available for anyone to see for themselves here. In response to a question about the false framing by certain individuals and groups who claim that current City of Cape Town policies advance spatial apartheid, the mayor responded that this claim is "propaganda language no longer rooted in reality. The comment was therefore disputing false claims about the intent of current City policy, and not about the legacy of the past, which persists today and which the City is actively working to unstitch. The suggestion that the City of Cape Town " through its policies " aims to perpetuate spatial apartheid is a well-worn favourite attack line…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (621+ words) Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero announced that plans to restore the Johannesburg Art Gallery are currently under way, with 145 artworks from its collection returning to the city after being on loan to South Korea. More than 100 artworks belonging to the embattled Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG) have safely returned to the city after being on loan to South Korea. The repatriated pieces include works by local masters such as William Kentridge and Gerard Sekoto, as well as international icons like Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet. Restoration plans for the Johannesburg Art Gallery, which once housed the most valuable art collection in Africa, are firmly under way, with the museum officially scheduled to reopen in July 2027. Executive Mayor Dada Morero announced on Wednesday, 19 November, that "significant strides" had been made to move more than 9,000 priceless artworks and restore the crumbling museum....

2+ week, 2+ day ago (1517+ words) Ko Cafe in Jersey City is among the new wave of coffee shops redefining the coffee buying experience. The caf" is an interactive social and working hub for individuals seeking community, creativity, diversity, and of course, personalised coffee with a curated menu. It pays homage to the West African roots of the founders, including Ghana and Nigeria. "Our motto is "build, grow, go," said Isreal. "The caf" is an embodiment of that, but its also a platform for other ideas to flourish and grow." Isreal is the lead founder and CEO of the caf". Born in Jamaica to Nigerian parents, his educational studies include a bachelors degree in economics and political science and masters in industrial systems engineering. Using the teams collective tech background, he was inspired to build a multipurpose space " a coffee shop. "We know we had a…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago (418+ words) Afghanistan's Taliban administration said on Tuesday that nine children and a woman were killed in Pakistani air strikes and vowed to respond, ratcheting up tensions between the South Asian neighbours. The bombardment overnight reported by Kabul followed a series of attacks in Pakistan that Islamabad blames on militants based in Afghanistan. Pakistan did not immediately respond to requests for comment. A ceasefire had held in recent weeks between Afghanistan and Pakistan after the outbreak of deadly border clashes in October, although the two sides failed to come to an agreement in peace negotiations. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Islamabad struck three eastern provinces that border Pakistan, calling it a "violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and a clear breach of all internationally accepted norms by the Pakistani authorities". "Defending our air space, territory, and people is our legitimate right," Mujahid said in…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago (402+ words) A powerful partnership between Sanlam and YES is helping drive inclusive growth by empowering young South Africans, while strengthening one of the country's most dynamic sectors " tourism. "As an organisation committed to empowering generations to be financially confident, secure, and prosperous, we recognise the vital role of collaboration in fostering youth employability through initiatives like this." Guided by a purpose-led strategy, Sanlam approaches transformation as a measurable, long-term commitment. Its focus on economic empowerment, education and entrepreneurship drives financial resilience and inclusive growth, aligning the group's social impact agenda with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Sanlam has been an early and active YES partner since 2018. Inside the business, more than 300 youth have been placed in future-fit roles, including software development, data analysis, and finance. This early commitment signals a belief that corporate South Africa can build skills at scale and…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago (435+ words) This year's World Aids Day theme " Overcoming disruption, transforming the Aids response " captures the urgency of this moment. The disruption we face is real and immediate, and the foundations of our progress are being shaken. In 2025, abrupt reductions in international HIV/Aids funding hit our region with devastating force. Countries moved quickly to protect access to treatment, but HIV/Aids prevention and community-led services, services that reduce risk, empower women and girls and support key populations, were greatly affected. Young women, like the ones I described at the start, were hit hardest. In a recent Athena Network survey, nearly half of the 440 young women interviewed said they could no longer access sexual and reproductive healthcare, HIV/Aids prevention or even treatment. Clinics had closed, health workers were unavailable and vital programmes had been scaled back or shut down. Across the…...

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1+ week, 2+ day ago (110+ words) The annual G20 summit takes place over the weekend in Johannesburg. The summit will the be culmination of the year's meetings of non-government sectors from business, civil society, labour and more. The annual G20 summit takes place over the weekend in Johannesburg. The summit will the be culmination of the year's meetings of non-government sectors from business, civil society, labour and more. Help us fund independent journalism to make sure that it remains free for all to read. Join the 32,000 Maverick Insiders who contribute monthly (or annually) to our membership community and you can rest assured of getting the latest reporting every day without a hitch....