The sport, arts and culture minister publicly pledged to back the performance arts and cultural events. But some festivals are facing withdrawn funding and cancelled commitments, with ripple effects ...

Ahead of World News Day 2025, Daily Maverick co-founder and Project Kontinuum’s Leader Branko Brkic speaks to Rebecca Davis about the crisis facing global media, from Africa’s “media deserts” to ...

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In a landmark decision, South Africa's Competition Appeals Court has greenlit the merger between Vodacom and Maziv, paving the way for the next phase of growth in telecommunications. As part of the ...

From the arts precinct of Maboneng to a creative hub in the Boland, these two South African coffee shops offer more than just coffee.

There’s hope at last that the ingredients of the Cape are finding their way to the plate. A season of Tasting Stellenbosch, where a month of feasting culminates on September 30, ends with food by ...

Two leadership titans – one from South Africa and one from the United Kingdom – share four strategies for building purpose-driven businesses that stand the test of time.

More than one million people in Gaza are facing renewed terror after receiving an emergency order to evacuate Gaza City, ahead of a major ground offensive by the Israeli military. For many, escape is ...

This vulnerability is often underestimated. Many professionals believe that an emergency fund will suffice if they are unable to work due to health problems. However, this assumption overlooks the ...

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President Salva Kiir has repeatedly flouted the peace deal and now seems to be putting a succession plan into action.

Grumpy French chefs can snicker and frown all they like at South Africa’s everything-goes-in-sauce. We know how comforting it can be. So let’s bring monkeygland to the air fryer.