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Daily Maverick

South African investigative news organization publishing coverage of governance, corruption, and policy across Southern Africa.

2024-09-152026-09-06
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  1. September 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Daily Maverick had journalist Julia Evans shot in the leg with rubber bullet while covering water protests on Wednesday

    Source

    “The police shot Daily Maverick journalist Julia Evans in the leg with a rubber bullet while she was covering the protests on Wednesday.”

    Police fire rubber bullets at residents and journalists in Joburg water protests
  3. August 2025

  4. The Namibian

    Daily Maverick produced a video examining how some South African political parties concentrate power by denying members a vote

    Source

    “In this video, Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis looks at how some of South Africa's political parties deny their own members a vote, concentrating power in the hands of a few…”

    Watch – From MK to ActionSA to the Patriotic Alliance, operating like personal fiefdoms

  5. The Namibian

    Daily Maverick understands staffers, most South Africans, were retrenched when CWS closed its Resettlement Support Centre sub-office in Pretoria at end of June 2024

    Source

    “Daily Maverick understands that the staffers, most of whom were South Africans, were retrenched when CWS closed its Resettlement Support Centre sub-office in Pretoria at the end of June 2024.”

    Scores of South Africans retrenched by NGO processing Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’

  6. The Namibian

    Daily Maverick has reported Afrikaner 'refugees' in first two resettlement groups have not always found conditions as favorable as hoped

    Source

    “As Daily Maverick has reported, the Afrikaner "refugees" in the first two resettlement groups have not always found the grass on the other side to be as green as they may have hoped.”

    Scores of South Africans retrenched by NGO processing Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’

  7. The Namibian

    Daily Maverick verified McKenzie used the K-word in at least six tweets

    Source

    “Between 2011 and 2017, McKenzie used South Africa's most offensive racial slur in at least six tweets, as Daily Maverick has verified.”

    Gayton McKenzie’s repeated use of K-word unlikely to damage his standing within PA
Politics

ANC local government manifesto analysed against service delivery promises

The News

The Namibian reviews the ANC's local government election manifesto, noting that while the party acknowledges municipal failures including unreliable services, deteriorating infrastructure, and corruption, the manifesto's feasibility remains questionable. The ANC promises infrastructure repairs, water management improvements, and sets targets including reducing non-revenue water below 30% in metropolitan municipalities.

27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

  1. ANC local government manifesto analysed against service delivery promises

    The Namibian reviews the ANC's local government election manifesto, noting that while the party acknowledges municipal failures including unreliable services, deteriorating infrastructure, and corruption, the manifesto's feasibility remains questionable. The ANC promises infrastructure repairs, water management improvements, and sets targets including reducing non-revenue water below 30% in metropolitan municipalities.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. Cape Town drafts short-term rental bylaw to regulate Airbnb-style lettings

    Cape Town's draft Short-Term Letting By-Law reclassifies Airbnb-style rentals as commercial, raising rates and requiring registration. The policy aims to address competition for inner-city housing between foreign visitors and local renters, with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis agreeing that full-time short-term rental operators should face the same regulatory requirements as hotels.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 July

  1. DA hired Dubai consultancy led by GNU negotiator for R7.8m

    The DA entered a confidential contract with Dubai-based Consulum, led by Ryan Coetzee who had negotiated the party's GNU participation, to manage the DA's government operations from September 2024 to February 2025 for just over $470,000. The firm, a former Bell Pottinger spin-off, was tasked with developing ministerial strategies, managing communications, and training political staff.

    24 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Trump policy lets 7,727 South African refugees into US

    The United States admitted 7,727 people as refugees over several months, nearly all from South Africa, under a Trump administration policy, while immigrants from other countries already legally in America have struggled to obtain work authorization and other benefits.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Former South African general jailed in US for undisclosed foreign agent work

    Portia Anyamba, a former South African Air Force brigadier general, was sentenced to six months in jail in the United States for acting as a foreign agent under South African control and falsifying information in a security clearance application. She worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the US's largest science and energy laboratory.

    9 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. State intelligence targeting journalists threatens South African democracy

    An article from Daily Maverick argues that the possible targeting of journalist Marianne Thamm by South African state intelligence represents a serious threat to press freedom and democratic accountability. The piece contends that attacks on journalists investigating state institutions undermine the public's constitutional right to know and threaten a key pillar of democracy.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

  1. Constitutional Court rules Cape Town perpetuates spatial apartheid

    South Africa's Constitutional Court unanimously ruled on 2 July that Cape Town's government is responsible for perpetuating spatial apartheid and must take immediate action toward equitable housing distribution, contradicting the DA's earlier claims that the term was "propaganda language."

    3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Malawian migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant deadline

    Malawian migrants are departing South Africa at a temporary repatriation site in Durban, driven by fears of xenophobic violence and anti-foreigner marches scheduled across the country. Migrants express sadness and anxiety about leaving their homes of several years, with concerns about whether repatriation efforts will meet existing deadlines.

    30 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 29 June

  1. South African xenophobia ignores state capture and corruption

    An opinion piece argues that anti-immigrant movements in South Africa distract from the real causes of the country's development failures, including state capture and high-level corruption that have cost the government far more in lost public funds than immigration.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. DA's Zille targets majority in Johannesburg mayoral race

    Helen Zille, the DA's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, is running a nine-month campaign that includes viral videos and social media content to highlight service delivery failures. The DA believes it needs around 500,000 votes to secure an outright majority in the city, though low voter registration and voter apathy pose obstacles.

    23 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. South Africa disputes WHO chief's claim of xenophobic killings

    The South African government has dismissed a claim by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that 10 foreign nationals were killed in anti-immigration protests, with an investigation revealing a mixture of unrelated organised crime hits and disputed death tolls in Mossel Bay.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ramaphosa rejects resignation calls, pursues legal review

    President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will not resign over the Phala Phala matter and instead will seek a legal review of Parliament's Section 89 panel report on the theft of US$580,000 from his farm. The review process could take up to a year and may run in parallel with an impeachment committee proceeding.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Swapo's authoritarian populism rooted in liberation struggle mentality

    An opinion piece argues that Swapo, like other former liberation movements in government, has failed to deliver on promises and uses patriotic narratives of its struggle history to justify remaining in state control, drawing parallels to critiques of post-colonial African governments by Frantz Fanon and Angolan author Pepetela.

    26 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. South African police captain suspended for embezzling millions

    A South African Police Service (SAPS) captain attached to the Protection and Security Services has been suspended for allegedly manipulating the police financial system to pocket millions of rands while falsely claiming the money was for transport expenses related to President Ramaphosa's protection detail. The investigation found the funds were not received by the close protectors but were withdrawn in lump sum cash amounts by the officer.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Minister Tolashe accused of false statement about luxury SUV donation

    A Daily Maverick investigation suggests South African Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe falsely told Parliament that two luxury SUVs were donated to the ANC Women's League, when records show the vehicles were registered in the names of her children in April 2024 without being disclosed in accordance with government ethics codes.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. South African banks deny insider fraud, but court cases prove otherwise

    While fraud victims and observers commonly suspect insider involvement and banks insist their systems prevent employee fraud, recent court cases — including convictions of an FNB consultant and arrest of a Nedbank forensic investigator — show employees have successfully exploited their access to defraud customers.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. South Africa's military cannot track billions in assets amid troop deployment

    South Africa's Auditor-General has found that the Department of Defence cannot locate portions of its R68.95-billion military asset base, raising concerns about resource management as the country deploys 2,200 troops to crime-affected areas at an estimated cost of R823 million. The department has received recurring qualified audit opinions for nine years and overspent its budget by R2.51 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. South African court reveals state capture network through tender kingpin

    Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's court appearance and testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals how tender kingpins like Edwin Sodi cultivate political insiders through access and luxury to capture the state from within. The case demonstrates a pattern of patronage networks and state capture similar to previous scandals, with Matlala allegedly developing connections to high-ranking politicians before his arrest on fraud and corruption charges related to a R360-million police tender.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. South Africa's commercial crime surge defies public scrutiny

    Commercial crime cases in South Africa have nearly doubled over a decade to 143,600 in 2024/25, becoming the only major crime category besides kidnapping that is growing relentlessly, yet official statistics lack granular breakdowns and institutions remain largely silent about the problem. Digital banking fraud has surged 86% in a single year, with AI-enabled scams and social engineering tactics making fraud increasingly sophisticated and difficult to track.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Swapo deputy denies allegations of Russian election campaign support

    Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has rejected allegations reported by Forbidden Stories that the ruling party requested Russian support for its 2024 election campaign. The non-profit news organization reported leaked documents from Russian operatives allegedly showing requests for funding and involvement in disinformation operations, including a fabricated letter claiming UK financing of the opposition IPC.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Russian agents conducted covert operations in South Africa elections

    A data leak reviewed by Forbidden Stories reveals that Russian influence agents engaged in covert operations during South African election campaigns between 2019 and 2025, including secret meetings with ANC leadership, smear campaigns against opposition parties, and fabricated documents. The Company, a network run by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, allocated significant budgets for online disinformation campaigns and paid social media influencers to target political opponents.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. South African government delays R700,000 damages payment to conservationist

    Conservationist Fred Daniel won a R306-million damages award against South Africa's government in September 2025 for state-sponsored persecution, but the office of the state attorney delayed paying his R700,000 in taxed costs for six months until asset seizure was threatened. The government has announced an appeal against the judgment despite the defendant agency stating it cannot afford the legal fees.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. ANC appears unfocused ahead of upcoming local elections

    According to The Namibian opinion analysis, South Africa's ANC faces upcoming local elections with little apparent focus on governance messaging or strategic preparation, while the party confronts internal disputes, municipal service delivery failures, and dwindling support from coalition partners that could further erode its electoral standing.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. South Africa's DA leader Steenhuisen steps down amid scandals

    John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance and agriculture minister in the coalition government, announced he will step down at the party's April congress following multiple scandals including poor handling of foot-and-mouth disease, personal financial mismanagement, and controversy over the sacking of Environment Minister Dion George. His departure opens the way for successors including Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. DA prepares leadership contest as Steenhuisen steps down

    Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced he will not seek re-election for a third term, stating his focus must shift to combating foot-and-mouth disease as agriculture minister. Minister Dean Macpherson praised Steenhuisen's decision as showing "remarkable political intuition and maturity," while potential successors including Macpherson and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis position themselves ahead of the party's April elective congress, with nominations opening on 27 February.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Steenhuisen's exit highlights DA's tough leadership challenge

    John Steenhuisen's decision to step down as Democratic Alliance leader follows revelations about his personal credit card debt and the controversial removal of environment minister Dion George. The incoming leader must navigate questions about race, the party's electoral strategy, and its relationship with the ANC government—while protecting the DA's core claim to integrity that distinguishes it from other parties.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Epstein used South Africa to prey on women, US files reveal

    Newly released US Department of Justice records show convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein cultivated extensive ties to South Africa dating to the 1980s, networked with prominent South African businessmen and officials, and used scouts and intermediaries to recruit South African women and girls through modelling opportunities and employment offers.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. South African DA leader pressured to step down from party role

    John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance, is being forced to announce he will not seek a third term as party leader, with the decision framed as his own choice to focus on his Agriculture minister portfolio. In exchange, he is permitted to retain his ministerial post, though party insiders say the decision was driven by internal pressure, an FLC investigation into his conduct, and concerns that his controversies—including credit card debt and perceived mishandling of a cattle crisis—could damage the party's prospects in upcoming local elections.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 February

  1. Epstein Files reveal Zuma dinner in London during 2010 UK visit

    Released US Justice Department documents show that former South African President Jacob Zuma attended an intimate dinner organised by late sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein at the Ritz Hotel in London on 5 March 2010, during an official state visit to the United Kingdom.

    2 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Zulu king's anti-migrant speech fuels xenophobia debate in South Africa

    South Africa's Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini used a derogatory term for African migrants and called for them to leave the country during a speech in KwaZulu-Natal, drawing concern from human rights experts who warn his comments risk encouraging vigilante action against foreigners in a region already marked by anti-migrant tensions.

    2 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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