Daily Maverick
South Africa’s Private Security Industry Under Fire
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- South Africa’s Private Security Industry Under Fire
- Runtime
- 4:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- South Africa’s private security industry is worth around R5 billion and it’s booming. But now, the government is looking to tighten gun control laws around it. That has sparked a mix of reactions: some people are all for it, others are pushing back hard. The truth is, the industry doesn’t have the cleanest reputation. It’s not to say everyone is shady, but there are definitely some bad apples in the mix.
Reporting by: Caryn Dolley
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Caryn Dolley has covered organised crime in South Africa for nearly two decades, exposing how the country fits into the global criminal landscape, how gangsters appear to have infiltrated aspects of private security, and how politics, rogue intelligence, and state corruption are infused in these noxious arenas. Despite threats to her safety, she remains committed to uncovering the truth and bringi...
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- Redi Tlhabi on Iran standoff, NYC chooses Dem new candidate – and the media’s role
- Runtime
- 31:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode, journalist and editor Tony Karon joins Redi Tlhabi on The Readiness Report to unpack the pressures facing newsrooms in the West, from censorship around Israel and Palestine, to the collapse of US foreign policy credibility on Iran.
01:55 Tony Karon's Work
02:30 Challenges in Western Media
03:55 Personal Experiences with Media Censorship
05:17 The Role of Western Media in Politics
09:09 Iran's Nuclear Program and Geopolitics
15:19 Trump's Foreign Policy and Media Influence
19:51 Trump's Coalition and US Military Presence
22:36 New York Politics and South African Connection
24:34 Zohran Mamdani's Campaign and Progressive Politics
28:54 Challenges for the Democratic Party
Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
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- War in Iran: South Africa’s Leaders Go Quiet as US Striked
- Runtime
- 4:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The US bombed nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday 21st June - and South Africa’s politicians, who are usually very vocal in holding forth on international affairs, fell silent. How come? Daily Maverick's senior journalist Rebecca Davis explains.
Reporting by: Rebecca Davis
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Animation by: Rufaro Chiswo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Caspar Greeff
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- Andre Naude – the multiple ‘murder attempts’ he survived before his assassination
- Runtime
- 4:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On June 12, 2025, Andre Naude was shot and killed. He had been accused in a murder plot and had previously spoken about apparent attempts on his life and the secret control of Cape Town's organised crime. Daily Maverick's Caryn Dolley explains.
Reporting by: Caryn Dolley
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Caryn Dolley is an award-winning journalist and author. She has covered organised crime in South Africa for nearly two decades, exposing how the country fits into the global criminal landscape, how gangsters appear to have infiltrated aspects of private security, and how politics, rogue intelligence, and state corruption are infused in these noxious arenas. Despite threats to her safety, she remains committed to uncovering the truth and bringing it to the public.
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- SA’s missing kids and the agony of parents who never stop hoping
- Runtime
- 4:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Hundreds of South African children go missing every year. Most are found, but many are not. For the families left behind, the pain is excruciating – and endless. Daily Maverick will be publishing a series of articles throughout Child Protection Week to highlight this crisis.
Reporting by Nonkululeko Njilo and Vincent Cruywagen
Voice-over: Rufaro Chiswo
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn
Additional checking by: Greg Nicholson
Read more: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-06-01-sas-missing-kids-and-the-agony-of-parents-who-never-stop-hoping/
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-29-violence-against-children-sas-scourge/
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- Title
- Redi Tlhabi & Carole Cadwalladr on How Tech Giants Hijacked Truth and Power
- Runtime
- 30:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- British author and investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr joins Redi Tlhabi to expose how powerful tech platforms manipulate our data, fuel disinformation, and endanger democracy. From Cambridge Analytica to AI and surveillance capitalism, this urgent conversation asks: Are we sleepwalking into a future where truth itself is algorithmically controlled? And what can we still do to fight back?
00:36 AI, What It Means for Humanity
01:38 Disinformation and Social Media
02:13 Guest Introduction: Carole Cadwalladr
03:40 Digital Surveillance Explained
04:49 Surveillance Capitalism
06:03 The Danger of Data Harvesting
14:50 The Cambridge Analytica Scandal
15:22 The Role of Technology in Politics
17:25 Challenges of Modern Journalism
23:09 The Global Impact of Disinformation
24:13 Protecting Personal Information
Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
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- Redi Tlhabi & Phillip van Niekerk on Israel's Next Move & Trump's America
- Runtime
- 28:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi and veteran journalist Phillip van Niekerk, delve into the escalating tensions in the Middle East, following a significant Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites. They discuss Israel's motives, potential repercussions, and the United States' ambiguous role in these developments. The discussion also touches on domestic issues in the US, including Trump's controversial military parade on his birthday, the crackdown on immigrants in California, and increasing authoritarian tendencies under his administration.
00:40 Israel Strikes Iran
03:25 Impact on Peace Talks and Regional Stability
07:54 Iran's Potential Responses
08:26 US Involvement and Future Prospects
16:03 Military Parade
18:00 Domestic Issues in the US
18:15 Trump's Immigration Policies
23:52 Military Parade and Authoritarianism
Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
Suppo...
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- Fact-Check – Do the World Bank and International Monetary Fund say BEE is holding SA back?
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Recently, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in Parliament that the World Bank and the IMF had identified concentrated ownership of the economy, not BEE, as constraining South Africa’s economic growth. Was he right? Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis fact-checks.
Reporting by: Rebecca Davis
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Animation by: Joel Seboa
In-studio filming by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Read the full story: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-29-do-the-world-bank-and-international-monetary-fund-say-bee-is-holding-sa-back/?dm_source=top_reads_block&dm_medium=card_link&dm_campaign=top_reads&dm_content=maverick_news
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- Title
- Why Are Rare Ants Being Smuggled?
- Runtime
- 4:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Live ant smuggling is a growing illegal trade. On 7 May 2025, four individuals were sentenced in Kenya for trying to smuggle, collectively, thousands of live ants out of that country. Authorities there say the case is unprecedented and signals a shift in trafficking from larger mammals to “lesser known yet ecologically critical species.” Daily Maverick's Caryn Dolley explains what happened. #WildlifeCrime #AntSmuggling #southafrica
Reporting by: Caryn Dolley
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Caryn Dolley is an award-winning journalist and author. She has covered organised crime in South Africa for nearly two decades, exposing how the country fits into the global criminal landscape, how gangsters appear to have infiltrated aspects of private security, and how politics, rogue intelligence, and state corruption are infused in these noxious arenas. Despite threats to her safety, she remains committ...
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- Power Chat – Maryana Iskander on trust, technology, and the future of Wikipedia
- Runtime
- 35:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of Power Chat, Ferial Haffajee speaks with Maryana Iskander, CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, about Wikipedia’s critical role in the digital information ecosystem. From the platform’s symbiotic relationship with tech giants to the legal and community frameworks that protect it, Maryana offers a candid look into the future of free knowledge.
#media #technology #tech
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6vQ3HkDUOE5br035sJ8JpZ
01:15 Maintaining Trust in Wikipedia
03:00 Era of Disinformation
06:47 Wikipedia's Role in the AI Age
08:31 Wikipedia's Symbiotic Relationship with Tech Giants
15:45 Wikipedia's Legal and Community Support
23:20 Efforts to Close the Gender Gap
26:22 Wikipedia's Global Volunteer Community
33:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Notes and references:
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- Mehdi Hasan: Trump Administration is a sh*t show
- Runtime
- 32:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi sits down with influential broadcaster, journalist, and Zeteo founder Mehdi Hasan for an unflinching conversation on global politics. From the chaos brought by Trump’s administration to the genocide in Gaza, Elon Musk’s DOGE distractions, and President Ramaphosa’s punchlines, no topic is off-limits.
00:53 Drama in the United States
01:21 Elon Musk and Disinformation
02:30 Mehdi Hasan's Take on Trump
03:01 Trump's Impact on America and the World
04:00 Trump's End Game and Erratic Behaviour
06:01 International Reactions to Trump
08:38 Trump's Relationship with Russia
12:05 Trump, Israel, and Middle East Politics
15:50 Escalating Crisis in Gaza
16:21 Ethnic Cleansing and Personal Reflections
17:35 Global Sentiment Shift
20:10 Media's Role and Responsibility
27:14 Free Speech and Political Hypocrisy
Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie G...
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- Oil, Oceans & Outrage: Coastal Communities Challenge Total in Court
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Chants of ‘Hamba Total, hamba!’ rang outside the walls of the Western Cape Division of the High Court in early May 2025, as coastal communities from across South Africa gathered in support of a legal challenge against offshore oil and gas exploration. Daily Maverick's Kristin Engel explains.
Reporting by: Kristin Engel for Our Burning Planet
Video edited by: Joel Seboa
Filmed by: Bernard Kotzé
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Kristin Engel is a journalist with Our Burning Planet, Daily Maverick's climate desk. Her work focuses on decoding the "climate crisis fallout in the face of disrupted ecosystems and biodiversity loss, specifically climate change, biodiversity loss, changing ecosystems, conservation initiatives and progress, environmental justice, and sustainable development in South Africa."
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- Title
- Reporting from Ukraine: What few days in a war zone taught me
- Runtime
- 6:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Hearing firsthand stories from Ukrainians about Russian atrocities can’t help but leave you ashamed of Pretoria’s stance on this awful war. Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis reports from Ukraine.
Reporting by: Rebecca Davis
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Animation by: Rufaro Chiswo
In-studio filming by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Read the full story: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-14-in-ukraine-there-is-no-option-but-to-feel-south-african-shame-at-our-war-stance/
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- Title
- Redi Tlhabi asks: Elon Musk, Starlink, and South Africa, what is the real deal?
- Runtime
- 28:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of the Readiness Report, Redi takes a hard look at Elon Musk’s comments about South Africa — and the controversy surrounding the government’s reported efforts to lure Starlink, Musk's very own telecommunications provider, into the country. She’s joined by outspoken activist, academic, and Daily Maverick columnist Khaya Sithole for a sharp, no-holds-barred conversation.
1:18 Trump, Biden, and the Ukraine Conflict
03:09 Starlink and South Africa: The Drama Unfolds
03:41 South Africa's Legal Framework and BEE Codes
04:41 The Role of ZA in Ending Apartheid
05:33 Challenges in South Africa's Parliament
06:52 Speculations on the Starlink Deal
08:40 Khaya Sithole's Insights on the Starlink Controversy
11:30 Government Communication Issues
16:16 The Role of ICASA and Regulatory Processes
18:32 Starlink's Market Impact and Competition
20:47 Elon Musk's Relationship with South Africa
Pro...
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- Trump’s Oval Office drama: Unpacking the misleading claims about South Africa’s ‘white genocide’
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- US President Donald Trump dramatically ambushed President Cyril Ramaphosa with a multimedia presentation in the Oval Office encompassing Julius Malema, the MK party and farm murders. But how much of it was real? Daily Maverick's Victoria O'Regan explains, with additional reporting by Rebecca Davis.
Reporting by: Victoria O'Regan & Rebecca Davis
Voice-over by: Victoria O'Regan
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Malibongwe Tyilo
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn
Read the full story on Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-22-trumps-oval-office-drama-unpacking-the-misleading-claims-about-south-africas-white-genocide/
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- Redi Tlhabi Breaks Down the Trump–Ramaphosa Meeting in the White House
- Runtime
- 25:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi discusses the tense political atmosphere in Washington and the recent visit of South African President Ramaphosa to the White House. The discussion dives into the ambush-like reception Ramaphosa faced, his handling of U.S. President Donald Trump's antics, and the broader implications for US-South Africa relations. Alongside guest Phillip Van Niekerk, Redi critiques the optics and outcomes of the meeting, including discussions on trade agreements, potential collaborations, and Trump's unpredictable behaviour. Insights are provided on the complex diplomatic dance and the symbolic victories amidst the chaos.
00:32 President Ramaphosa's White House Visit
00:54 Debate on South African Crime and Golfers' Role
02:04 Secrecy and Program Details
02:54 Unexpected Oval Office Drama
03:25 Analysis of Trump's Behaviour
04:55 Discussion with former editor of South Africa's Mail & Guardian, Phillip van Nie...
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- Redi Tlhabi on Ramaphosa, Trump & the Power Games Shaping SA–US Relations
- Runtime
- 20:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this special edition of The Readiness Report, recorded ahead of the high-stakes meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump, Redi Tlhabi unpacks what’s at stake, who’s really in the room, and why South Africa’s apparent diplomatic win may not be what it seems. From quiet backchannel deals to disinformation campaigns, this conversation explores the real power dynamics shaping how South Africa is perceived on the global stage.
00:34 South African Delegation to the White House
01:08 Trump's Approach to Diplomacy
02:00 Challenges and Misconceptions
05:28 Strategic Importance of the Meeting
07:22 US Delegation and Media Dynamics
10:19 Key Issues and Future Prospects
18:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Production: Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
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- Power Chat – Ferial Haffajee in conversation with DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor
- Runtime
- 46:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick’s Ferial Haffajee talks with DIRCO’s Director-General Zane Dangor about South Africa’s role on the global stage. From the G20 summit to the ICJ case in The Hague, they explore the power of partnerships, South Africa’s position as a middle power, and what’s next for the country in international relations.
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6vQ3HkDUOE5br035sJ8JpZ
01:10 Activism and Family Legacy
03:32 International Court of Justice and Israel-Palestine Conflict
05:11 South Africa's Role in Global Justice
08:12 Diplomacy and International Relations
18:58 G20 and Global Governance
33:50 Middle Powers and Global Collaboration
42:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
#PowerChat #G20 #Zane Dangor #SouthAfrica #FerialHaffajee
Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Bernard Kotze
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- Title
- When will SA’s top management jobs move beyond the pale?
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Despite decades of transformation policy, South Africa’s corporate leadership remains overwhelmingly white and male. As the ANC and DA clash in court over the Employment Equity Act, the deeper question remains: why is real change still so elusive? Daily Maverick's Lindsey Schutters explains.
Reporting and voice-over by: Lindsey Shutters for Business Maverick
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn
Read the full story: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-10-62-white-73-male-when-will-sas-top-management-jobs-move-beyond-the-pale/?dm_source=dm_block_grid&dm_medium=card_link&dm_campaign=main
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- Title
- Power Chat – Ferial Haffajee speaks to ANC's Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli
- Runtime
- 39:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of Power Chat, author and Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli to unpack the state of South Africa’s Government of National Unity. As questions grow about the strength and stability of the GNU, Haffajee asks whether it’s becoming a space of problems and pitfalls. Ntuli responds directly, saying the Democratic Alliance is responsible for the challenges within the coalition. Listen to this conversation about power-sharing, political fault lines, and the future of South Africa’s governing alliance.
#southafrica #government #politics
Produced by: Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
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- Title
- Inside South Africa’s Nano-Influencer Campaigns: Politics Meets Paid Promotion
- Runtime
- 6:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis talks about what's actually shaping online political discourse in South Africa right now — and spoiler alert: it’s not ideas, policies, or even real people.
Reporting by: Rebecca Davis
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn
Read the full story on Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-03-its-all-fake-nano-influencers-and-their-paid-campaigns-to-stroke-political-egos/
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- Title
- The days of a single Bok flyhalf are over — here’s why Rassie won’t limit his focus
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- With Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shining for the Stormers, the flyhalf debate is back. But in a demanding season, South Africa’s success may hinge on depth, not just brilliance in a single No 10.
Reporting by: Craig Ray
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Craig Ray is Daily Maverick's Maverick Sport's editor.
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#southafrica #rugby
- Title
- Mthatha High Court officials demand bribes for basic services
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An investigation by the Southern Africa Accountability Journalism Project has confirmed allegations of deep-rooted corruption at the Mthatha High Court. Court officials are reportedly demanding bribes — some up to R15,000 — from attorneys just to carry out routine administrative tasks. Watch now for the full story.
Reporting by: Ray Hartle and Johnnie Isaac
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Voice-Over: Rufaro Chiswo
Sub-edited by: Mike van Olst
Read the full story on Daily Maverick: http://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-05-mthatha-court-officials-ask-for-bribes-to-do-their-job/
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#southafrica #justice #corruption
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- Cape Town’s accusation collision – JP Smith, gang boss accused Ralph Stanfield and the cops
- Runtime
- 5:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A raid on Cape Town’s city offices, a high-stakes investigation, and political accusations. Is it a criminal probe or a political attack? At the heart: murders with suspected ties to the notorious 28s gang. Daily Maverick's Caryn Dolley explains.
Reporting by: Caryn Dolley
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Caspar Greeff
Read the full story on Daily Maverick
Caryn Dolley is an award-winning journalist and author. She has covered organised crime in South Africa for nearly two decades, exposing how the country fits into the global criminal landscape, how gangsters appear to have infiltrated aspects of private security, and how politics, rogue intelligence, and state corruption are infused in these noxious arenas. Despite threats to her safety, she remains committed to uncovering the truth and bringing it to the public.
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- Title
- VAT Increase Scrapped: Political Win or Economic Gamble?
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Just after midnight on Thursday, 24 April 2025, Finance Minister Godongwana ditched the VAT hike. By morning, the DA claimed victory, while the ANC scrambled to respond. Behind the press conferences and political posturing, one question remains: how will the government cover the R75-billion gap? Daily Maverick's Yeshiel Panchia explains.
Reporting by: Yeshiel Panchia
Video edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Kim Maxwell
Read the full story: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-04-24-vat-debacle-shines-a-light-on-a-fragile-coalition-and-r75bn-question-remains/
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- Title
- How roof paint is helping vulnerable groups beat dangerous heat in South Africa and Ghana
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A University of Cape Town-led project is testing heat-reflective roof paint to cool homes and protect the health of low-income African communities in a warming world. Daily Maverick's Kristin Engel explains.
Reporting by: Kristin Engel for Our Burning Planet
Video edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotzé
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Kristin Engel is a journalist with Our Burning Planet, Daily Maverick's climate desk. Her work focuses on decoding the "climate crisis fallout in the face of disrupted ecosystems and biodiversity loss, specifically climate change, biodiversity loss, changing ecosystems, conservation initiatives and progress, environmental justice, and sustainable development in South Africa."
Read more on this topic on Daily Maverick:
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-04-10-reflective-roof-paint-helps-to-beat-dangerous-heat-in-sa-ghana/?dm_source=dm_block...
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- Here's what these anti-South African US politicians have in common
- Runtime
- 6:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A handful of politicians in the US Congress have been most vocal about pushing for South Africa to be sanctioned by the Trump administration. When you dig a little deeper, you’ll find most of them have something in common: the source of their funding. Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis explains.
Reporting by: Rebecca Davis
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Read the full story on Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-04-06-israel-what-us-politicians-gunning-for-sa-have-in-common/
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- Title
- US funding cuts threaten global medical advancement – Here’s why it matters to you
- Runtime
- 8:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In February 2025, the US cut major funding for HIV/AIDS care and medical research in South Africa — a move with far-reaching consequences. With up to 70% of our medical research funded by the NIH, the impact will be deep and long-lasting. It might not seem like it affects you now, but it will.
Daily Maverick's Tamsin Metelerkamp interviewed South African physician, scientist and activist Glenda Gray and human rights and social justice activist Mark Heywood about what you need to know.
Reporting by: Tamsin Metelerkamp
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Animation by: Rufaro Chiswo
Sub-edited by: Krash King
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- Hansie Cronje and Cricket Match-fixing – 25 years later, former top cop says ‘others were involved’
- Runtime
- 8:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On 7 April 2000, South Africa’s national cricket captain, Hansie Cronje, was accused in India of match-fixing, sparking a scandal that has persisted over a quarter of a century, spans several countries, and involves suspicions linked to a ‘global terrorist’. Crooks, meanwhile, still target sports. Daily Maverick’s Caryn Dolley explains.
Reporting by: Caryn Dolley
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Read the full story on Daily Maverick
Caryn Dolley is an award-winning journalist and author. She has covered organised crime in South Africa for nearly two decades, exposing how the country fits into the global criminal landscape, how gangsters appear to have infiltrated aspects of private security, and how politics, rogue intelligence, and state corruption are infused in these noxious arenas. Despite threats to her safety, she remains committed...
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- Power Chat – Ferial Haffajee speaks to Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen
- Runtime
- 26:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- As negotiations between the ANC and DA over the national budget dragged into the early hours of April 1, 2025, no agreement was reached—deepening the ongoing deadlock within the Government of National Unity (GNU). Just days before, Ferial Haffajee sat down with Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen to unpack the key issues surrounding the Budget and the GNU. Here’s an excerpt from their conversation.
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00:49 Challenges Facing the GNU
02:10 Economic Policy and Taxation Issues
04:04 Energy and Infrastructure Concerns
06:51 Implementation and Bureaucratic Hurdles
12:44 Coalition Dynamics and Political Realities
16:24 Personal Insights and Relationships
22:15 International Relations and Economic Strategy
25:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
#PowerChat #GNU #AshorSarupen #SouthAfrica #VAT #Economy #...
- Title
- POWER CHAT – Ferial Haffajee and Breitbart's Joel Pollak on democracy, foreign policy, and power
- Runtime
- 45:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with South African-born American conservative political commentator, author and Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak for a conversation on US democracy, the Trump presidency, South Africa’s foreign policy, and the future of US-SA relations. A sharp, high-stakes exchange on power, sovereignty, and ideology in a shifting global order.
01:06 Trump's First 100 Days and Executive Orders
02:59 Legal Challenges and Political Prosecutions
06:10 Debates on Democracy and Policy
11:20 Government Spending and Efficiency
17:09 US-South Africa Relations and Ambassadorship
20:14 Diplomatic Relations and Misinformation
24:26 Documenting Dissidents' Visit to South Africa
25:08 Legal Jeopardy and Freedom of Speech
26:22 The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA)
27:46 US-South Africa Relations and Trade
29:12 South Africa's ...
- Title
- SA Reserve Bank wants to shut down Kwazulu Natal-based Ithala SOC – Here’s why
- Runtime
- 7:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Prudential Authority of the SA Reserve Bank is seeking to liquidate KZN-based Ithala SOC due to serious concerns about the state-owned lender’s financial health. In this video, Daily Maverick's Pieter-Louis Myburgh unpacks for Scorpio the recent court application and investigates a questionable Ithala loan.
Reporting by: Pieter-Louis Myburgh
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Animation by: Rufaro Chiswo
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Read the full story: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-03-06-the-mkhize-farm-debacle-what-else-lurks-in-ithalas-loan-books/
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- Title
- AfriForum and Solidarity Movement’s Washington lobbying trip is big on hype, scant on details
- Runtime
- 11:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Solidarity Movement has gained unprecedented levels of publicity through their Washington visit where they have repeatedly claimed to have met with some of the most powerful people in the US. But who were they?
Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis explains.
#politics #usa #southafrica
Reporting by: Rebecca Davis
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Animation by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Sub-edited by: Krash King
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- Title
- South Africa's contested 2025 Budget
- Runtime
- 6:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A 0.5% VAT increase, a marginally improved growth forecast, a narrowing fiscal deficit, and greater infrastructure spending are among the major highlights of the 2025/2026 budget, which passed on its second attempt within a month.
Daily Maverick's Yeshiel Panchia explains what happened on 12 March 2025.
Reporting by: Business Maverick Yeshiel Panchia
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Subbed by: Ian Wolstenholme
Read the full story and more on Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-03-12-second-times-the-charm-a-more-palatable-budget-reflects-increased-compromise-in-the-gnu/
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#southafrica #budget #politics
- Title
- Power Chat – Helen Zille on how to fix Johannesburg
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee speaks with the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille about the state of Johannesburg, the challenges of fixing a broken city, and the role of voters in driving change. A sharp conversation about leadership, governance, and the future of South Africa’s metros.
Watch now on Daily Maverick’s YouTube channel.
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- Title
- POWER CHAT – Helen Zille on how to fix Johannesburg & the future of the Government of National Unity
- Runtime
- 21:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee speaks with the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille; they discuss the state of Johannesburg, the challenges of fixing a broken city, and the role of voters in driving change. Zille highlights the impact of cadre deployment, the importance of skilled councillors, and the Democratic Alliance’s strategy for the 2026/2027 elections. Zille contrasts DA-led governance with Johannesburg’s decline, outlining the time and effort needed to rebuild. She also discusses the party’s candidate selection process and the early progress of the Government of National Unity (GNU). A sharp conversation about leadership, governance, and the future of South Africa’s metros.
0:00 Introduction – The broken state of Johannesburg and the councillor selection process
0:58 The calibre of DA councillor candidates in Johannesburg
2:15 The harsh realities of being a ...
- Title
- ‘The axe has fallen’ — Trump’s USAID terminates funding for key health programmes across SA
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- USAID has axed funding for HIV/Aids organisations across South Africa — a decision that stands to have devastating consequences for medical research, disease prevention, support for key populations and community-based testing and tracing. Daily Maverick's Tamsin Metelerkamp explains.
Reported by: Tamsin Metelerkamp
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Animation by: Rufaro Chiswo
Sub-edited by: Krash King
Read the full story on Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-27-the-axe-has-fallen-usaid-issues-funding-termination-notices-to-key-health-programmes-across-sa/
Tamsin Metelerkamp is a Cape Town-based journalist for Maverick Citizen at Daily Maverick. She has an Honours in Journalism from Stellenbosch University and a BSocSc in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Cape Town.
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- Title
- Disinformation Playbook: How Apartheid South Africa Manipulated the White House
- Runtime
- 4:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- When South Africa’s apartheid government disinformation agents set their sights on the United States to spread anti-ANC propaganda, they had a plan. To get their message right into the White House. Daily Maverick's Caryn Dolley explains.
Reporting by: Caryn Dolley
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Read the full story on Daily Maverick.
Caryn Dolley is an award-winning journalist and author. She has covered organised crime in South Africa for nearly two decades, exposing how the country fits into the global criminal landscape, how gangsters appear to have infiltrated aspects of private security, and how politics, rogue intelligence, and state corruption are infused in these noxious arenas. Despite threats to her safety, she remains committed to uncovering the truth and bringing it to the public.
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- Title
- Richtersveld’s lost promise: The dark side of diamond mining
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Richtersveld, a land of stunning beauty and deep heritage, is in crisis. What should have been a story of restitution and prosperity for the !Ama (Nama) people has instead become one of conflict, poverty, and environmental ruin.
The Richtersveld in the Northern Cape is known for its harsh, arid conditions, extreme temperatures, sweeping valleys and rugged mountains and is home to the succulent Karoo – a biodiversity hotspot between South Africa and Namibia.
But right alongside this are vast expanses of land scarred by historic and active mining activity where derelict and abandoned diamond mines are found in abundance.
Daily Maverick's Kristin Engel travelled with Protect The West Coast, a non-profit organisation dedicated to fighting illegal and destructive mining on the West Coast of South Africa, from Hondeklip Bay up to Alexander Bay, where a series of derelict diamond mines and devastated land can be found.
Reporting by: ...
- Title
- Apartheid South Africa’s disinformation agents and US Donald Trump allied Heritage Foundation
- Runtime
- 3:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Toxic Ties? South Africa’s apartheid regime ran a vast disinformation network called Stratcom to silence those demanding democracy. But its reach extended beyond South Africa—right into the United States.
Daily Maverick's Caryn Dolley explains.
Reporting by: Caryn Dolley
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Krash King
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Read the full story on Daily Maverick
Caryn Dolley is an award-winning journalist and author. She has covered organised crime in South Africa for nearly two decades, exposing how the country fits into the global criminal landscape, how gangsters appear to have infiltrated aspects of private security, and how politics, rogue intelligence, and state corruption are infused in these noxious arenas. Despite threats to her safety, she remains committed to uncovering the truth and bringing it to the public.
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- Title
- Fact-Check – Do white people own 22% of the land in South Africa?
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Since at least 2018, a claim doing the rounds on social media
alleges that white people own only around 22% of South Africa’s
land. This claim has been circulating again now in the light of the
recent tensions around the Expropriation Act.
But is it true?
Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis explains.
Reporting: Rebecca Davis
Video edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-editor: Ian Wolstenholme
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- Title
- Donald Trump's inner circle: All the President's South African men
- Runtime
- 5:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- From business moguls like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, to political insiders like Joel Pollak, several South African men have found their way into Donald Trump’s orbit. Rebecca Davis unpacks who they are, how they got there, and what role they play in the US president’s world.
Reporting: Rebecca Davis
Video edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-editor: Mike van Olst
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Photo: US President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
- Title
- Rebecca Davis on meeting Muhsin Hendricks: The gay Imam shot in Gqeberha, South Africa
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Imam Muhsin Hendricks, widely recognised as the world’s first openly gay imam, was a global leader in advocating for religious inclusivity. On the morning of Saturday, 15 February, Hendricks, who was from Cape Town, was tragically gunned down in an apparent targeted killing in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, South Africa. Rebecca Davis reflects on meeting him.
Reporting: Rebecca Davis
Video edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
With footage by: Leila Dougan
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-editor: Mike van Olst
Read more: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-16-tributes-pour-in-for-muhsin-hendricks-openly-gay-imam-shot-dead/
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- Title
- Queeny Madikizela-Malema: the 'gangster informant' who claimed Madonsela was target of hit
- Runtime
- 14:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Queeny Madikizela-Malema, an alleged ‘informant’ with a murky past, has been murdered. Her story is tangled in claims of rogue state activity, a reported 'jailbreak' linked to Jacob Zuma, and alleged smear campaigns tied to Western Cape policing and politics. What really happened? Watch as we unpack the intrigue surrounding her life and murder.
#southafrica #crime
Reporting by: Caryn Dolley
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Read the full story on Daily Maverick
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-01-14-murdered-worcester-gangster-informant-madonsela-target-hit/
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- Title
- Executive orders can’t silence reality
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Executive orders can’t silence reality. The truth is still out there.
Share if you care.
#eveofdestruction #defendtruth #climatechange
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Daily Maverick featuring Anneli Kamfer
Concept and updated lyrics by Branko Brkic & Tiara Walters
Video by Bernard Kotze
Song produced by Theo Crous & Bernard Kotze
Mastered by Reuben Cohen
- Title
- Executive orders can’t silence reality #climatechange #world
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Executive orders can’t silence reality. The truth is still out there.
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#eveofdestruction #defendtruth #climatechange
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Daily Maverick featuring Anneli Kamfer
Concept and updated lyrics by Branko Brkic & Tiara Walters
Video by Bernard Kotze
Song produced by Theo Crous & Bernard Kotze
Mastered by Reuben Cohen
- Title
- Executive orders can’t silence reality #climatechange #world
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Executive orders can’t silence reality. The truth is still out there.
Share if you care.
#eveofdestruction #defendtruth #climatechange
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel
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Daily Maverick featuring Anneli Kamfer
Concept and updated lyrics by Branko Brkic & Tiara Walters
Video by Bernard Kotze
Song produced by Theo Crous & Bernard Kotze
Mastered by Reuben Cohen
- Title
- Power Chat – Geordin Hill-Lewis on leadership, global tensions & Cape Town’s future
- Runtime
- 37:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode of Power Chat, author and Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to unpack the city’s record-breaking tourism season, the impact of global politics—like Donald Trump’s statements—on local affairs, and the challenges of attracting international investment amid policy uncertainty. Hill-Lewis addresses issues of inequality and public infrastructure and shares insights on maintaining affordable living in rapidly developing urban spaces. A candid conversation about leadership, opportunity, and the future of one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6vQ3HkDUOE5br035sJ8JpZ
#capetown #southafrica #leadership
0:00 Introduction
2:05 Expropriation Act and Investment
4:45 Diplomacy and International Trade
7:40 Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA)
8:35 Cape Town...
- Title
- US funding freeze jeopardises 15,000 jobs and key healthcare programmes in SA #sa #donaldtrump #usa
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Donald Trump’s decision to freeze SA’s Pepfar funding could have a severe impact on HIV/Aids prevention programmes, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi told Parliament.
Read the full story by Nonkululeko Njilo on Daily Maverick.
Video filmed and edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
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- Title
- Rabies outbreak in Cape fur seals: navigating a new South African reality
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Since 2021, ocean users have been alarmed by reports and contact with aggressive seals, and in 2024 it was confirmed that the cause behind this was an outbreak of rabies. This rare crisis, linked to jackal-to-seal transmission, raises alarm over its potential spread to Antarctica and beyond, posing risks to ecosystems, tourism, and human safety. Daily Maverick's Kristin Engel explains.
Read the full story and more on Daily Maverick.
Reporting: Kristin Engel
Video edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
With images from the documentary @outoftheblue.documentary directed by Floris Tils @oneosevenmediahouse
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