#  @dailymaverick Daily Maverick Daily Maverick posts on X about south africa, in the, cape town, money the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::71594919/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -75% - [--] Month [---------] +80% - [--] Months [----------] +101% - [--] Year [----------] -18% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::71594919/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] -29% - [--] Month [---] +119% - [--] Months [-----] +238% - [--] Year [-----] -36% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::71594919/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0% - [--] Month [-------] +0.02% - [--] Months [-------] -2.30% - [--] Year [-------] -1.60% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::71594919/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 19.54% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 15.71% [finance](/list/finance) 14.56% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 4.98% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 2.3% [stocks](/list/stocks) 2.3% [exchanges](/list/exchanges) 1.15% [nfl](/list/nfl) 0.77% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 0.38% [musicians](/list/musicians) 0.38% **Social topic influence** [south africa](/topic/south-africa) 11.11%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 9.96%, [cape town](/topic/cape-town) #435, [money](/topic/money) 4.21%, [jeffrey epstein](/topic/jeffrey-epstein) 3.83%, [department of](/topic/department-of) 3.45%, [venice](/topic/venice) 3.07%, [more than](/topic/more-than) 2.68%, [london](/topic/london) 2.68%, [culture](/topic/culture) 2.3% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@1918agostinho](/creator/undefined) [@griffinforgold](/creator/undefined) [@zapiro](/creator/undefined) [@ianosworldwide](/creator/undefined) [@smwanamilongo1](/creator/undefined) [@glenniepaul](/creator/undefined) [@gpreller](/creator/undefined) [@sunepayne](/creator/undefined) [@govender_v](/creator/undefined) [@chrisyelland](/creator/undefined) [@ricoschacherl](/creator/undefined) [@farawaythumb](/creator/undefined) [@factsmatter2](/creator/undefined) [@crazywilderness](/creator/undefined) [@a_different_sky](/creator/undefined) [@monerorape](/creator/undefined) [@roxannereidsa](/creator/undefined) [@unyonj](/creator/undefined) [@howardfeldman](/creator/undefined) [@shaunhurrie](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [British American Tobacco (BTI)](/topic/british-american-tobacco) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Flawed electricity pricing policy and tariff regulation are deepening SAs municipal electricity crisis South Africas municipal electricity pricing is broken. Current policies are draining city budgets overcharging residents and letting infrastructure crumble" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-12-flawed-electricity-pricing-policy-and-ta-and-tariff-regulation-are-deepening-sas-1/) 2026-02-13T04:48Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Lesaka dumps dead weight and flexes fintech muscle with a one-brand strategy The fintech group Lesaka is transforming its strategy by unifying its brand and shedding non-core businesses marking a significant shift toward profitability and customer-focused growth" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/lesaka-dumps-dead-weight-and-flexes-fintech-muscle-with-a-onebrand-strategy/) 2026-02-06T04:24Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "South Africa grants Putin diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit In preparation for the BRICS foreign ministers meeting and summit the South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all officials involved" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-29-south-africa-grants-putin-diplomatic-immunity-for-brics-summit/) 2023-05-29T21:28Z 571.3K followers, 968.5K engagements "Gayton vs Goliath: McKenzie battles to prove art veto power Minister Gayton McKenzies legal counsel insisted he had the legal right to veto artist Gabrielle Goliaths participation in the [----] Venice Biennale. He struggled however to show contractual proof" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-11-a-power-he-doesnt-have-gayton-mckenzies-venice-biennale-cancellation-slammed-in//) 2026-02-12T03:39Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "How a local film company is redefining South African narratives on screen Built on the pillars of authenticity and diversity the South African film company Blended Films is flipping the script on the stereotypes of local communities we often see on screen" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-13-how-a-local-film-company-is-redefining-south-african-narratives-on-screen//) 2026-02-13T05:35Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Lesaka dumps dead weight and flexes fintech muscle with a one-brand strategy https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/lesaka-dumps-dead-weight-and-flexes-fintech-muscle-with-a-onebrand-strategy/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770351402 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/lesaka-dumps-dead-weight-and-flexes-fintech-muscle-with-a-onebrand-strategy/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770351402" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2019628229338755124) 2026-02-06T04:24Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Mantashe clashes with DRC counterpart over its critical minerals deal with US During a heated exchange at the Mining Indaba Gwede Mantashe challenged the Democratic Republic of Congos critical minerals agreement with the US stressing the need for continental unity in Africa" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/mantashe-clashes-with-drc-counterpart-over-its-critical-minerals-deal-with-us/) 2026-02-12T23:49Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "The wheeling and dealing behind South Africas AI factories South Africa is in the grip of an infrastructure supercycle but it isnt roads or rails. It is the rise of the AI Factory windowless fortresses consuming small cities worth of power" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/the-wheeling-and-dealing-behind-south-africas-ai-factories/) 2026-02-13T10:57Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Blow for Eastern Cape Department of Health as SCA overturns saviour judgment In a landmark decision the Supreme Court of Appeal has reinstated lump sum damages for patients but specifically for children harmed by medical negligence highlighting the inadequacies of public he" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-12-blow-for-eastern-cape-department-of-health-as-sca-overturns-saviour-judgment//) 2026-02-13T03:16Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "This might be the rand-backed stablecoin weve been waiting for Luno has partnered with Sanlam EasyEquities and Lesaka to double down on stablecoins with rand-backed Zaru but will this one actually stick" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/this-might-be-the-randbacked-stablecoin-weve-been-waiting-for/) 2026-02-08T13:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Joburg pays R9.2m monthly for suspended Rea Vaya services while residents left in limbo Johannesburg MMC for Transport and Patriotic Alliance mayoral candidate Kenny Kunene has called for executive mayor Dada Moreros resignation due to the Bus Rapid Transit Rea Vaya feeder system having" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/joburg-picks-up-monthly-r92m-bill-for-sull-for-suspended-rea-vaya-services-while/) 2026-01-28T18:51Z 571.3K followers, 236K engagements "This might be the rand-backed stablecoin weve been waiting for https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/this-might-be-the-randbacked-stablecoin-weve-been-waiting-for/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770555272 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/this-might-be-the-randbacked-stablecoin-weve-been-waiting-for/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770555272" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020483386431668726) 2026-02-08T13:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Cape Town school hosts alternative water polo event after original festival axed After the recent cancellation of the Oakhill Waterfront Chukka Festivals parents and coaches from Sun Valley Primary School sprang into action. Seven days later the school staged an alternative even" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/cape-town-school-hosts-alternative-water-polo-event-after-original-festival-axed/) 2026-02-11T18:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "State of the Nation in shadow of ubiquitous water tanker A year after bold promises Cyril Ramaphosas weak spots are clear: taps and safety. The rest of the Cabinet tells a better story" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-11-state-of-the-nation-in-the-shadow-of-the-water-tanker/) 2026-02-12T14:34Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Joburg water: DA to sue mayor denies 'national disaster The Democratic Alliance will take the City of Johannesburg to court over the water crisis fuelled by failing infrastructure maintenance underspending and high demand for water alleging that water" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-11-morero-denies-joburg-water-at-national-disaster-stage-as-da-heads-to-court//) 2026-02-12T06:01Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Gayton vs Goliath ministers machinations to cancel Venice Biennale artwork head for court showdown Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie moved to replace Gabrielle Goliaths Venice Biennale artwork Elegy citing political concerns but missed court deadlines. Email evidence shows attempts to r" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-gayton-vs-goliath-ministers-machinations-to-cancel-venice-biennale-artwork-head) 2026-02-13T08:53Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Challenging misconceptions the positive impact of elephants on savanna dynamics Elephants have a bad rap for pushing over trees and in the background there are debates about carrying capacity and culling. But how much of a problem is it really We asked Dr Gabriella Teren to provide some perspective given that her PhD thesis is on precisely this issue" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-12-challenging-misconceptions-the-positive-impact-of-elephants-on-savanna-dynamics/) 2026-02-13T12:17Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "A Sona for (almost) all Ramaphosas masterclass in political crowd-pleasing Cyril Ramaphosas [----] State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues showcasing the art of subtle governance" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-13-a-sona-for-almost-all-ramaphosas-masterclass-in-political-crowdpleasing/) 2026-02-13T05:19Z 571.3K followers, 12.3K engagements "Authorities distance themselves from fatal shooting at which ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo was present Joburg metro police and the SAPS have denied involvement in the fatal drug-bust operation attended by ActionSAs Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo in Johannesburg during the filming of h" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-authorities-distance-themselves-from-fatfatal-shooting-at-which-actionsas-xolani/) 2026-02-11T10:10Z 571.3K followers, 23.3K engagements "Joburg mayoral race: Herman Mashaba hints at return Herman Mashaba may put his name in the hat for Johannesburg mayor pledging to tackle crumbling infrastructure revive the inner city and collapse municipal entities. Referring to political opponents" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-joburg-mayoral-race-herman-mashaba-hints-at-return/) 2026-02-09T06:51Z 571.3K followers, 25.9K engagements "Gayton McKenzie makes moves to replace artist Gabriel Goliaths Elegy at the Venice Biennale https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/gayton-vs-goliath-ministers-machinations-to-cancel-venice-biennale-artwork-head/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770803399 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/gayton-vs-goliath-ministers-machinations-to-cancel-venice-biennale-artwork-head/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770803399" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2021533252717101295) 2026-02-11T10:34Z 571.3K followers, 26.2K engagements "More questions about High Performance Centre raised as Swimming SA hides behind processes https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/more-questions-about-high-performance-ceentre-raised-as-swimming-sa-hides-behind/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770869980 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/more-questions-about-high-performance-ceentre-raised-as-swimming-sa-hides-behind/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770869980" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2021884766899896791) 2026-02-12T09:51Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Students moved to temporary housing as CPUT faces ongoing accommodation crisis In what has become a grimly familiar start to the academic year Cape Peninsula University of Technology continues to struggle to place students in accommodation" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-students-moved-to-temporary-housing-as-cput-faces-ongoing-accommodation-crisis//) 2026-02-04T07:19Z 571.2K followers, [--] engagements "Proteas fired up by Test success in quest for T20 World Cup triumph They will take another shot at erasing South Africas painful memories of limited-overs World Cups when they battle for gold in India and Sri Lanka" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/proteas-fired-up-by-test-success-in-quest-for-t20-world-cup-triumph/) 2026-02-08T10:54Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Who killed the South African film and television industry Spoiler alert the government. An industry that once employed almost [-----] people and generated more than R7-billion per annum has been halted by inaction within the Department of Trade Industry and Competition. Something has to" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-29-who-killed-the-sa-film-and-television-industry-spoiler-alert-the-government/) 2026-01-30T02:49Z 571.3K followers, 17K engagements "Absence of trees in poor urban areas reflects uneven patterns of environmental investment The more I travel and conduct research the more I observe a striking difference between urban settlements and disenfranchised communities on the peripheries of affluent modernised areas: the conspic" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/absence-of-trees-in-poor-urban-areas-refeflects-uneven-patterns-of-environmental/) 2026-02-07T08:38Z 571.3K followers, 19.6K engagements "How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground New records released by the US Department of Justice show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein seemed to have a particular affinity for South African women" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/how-jeffrey-epstein-used-south-africa-as-his-hunting-ground) 2026-02-04T00:20Z 571.2K followers, [---] engagements "City of Cape Town faces community backlash over proposed R180m wall on N2 Hell Run The City of Cape Towns plan to build a R180-million wall along a section of the N2 highway near Cape Town International Airport has drawn opposition with critics citing a lack of consultation and" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-12-22-city-of-cape-town-faces-community-backlalash-over-proposed-r180m-wall-on-n2-hell//) 2025-12-23T08:51Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Global estate planning: what you need to know Why is proper and timeous estate planning so importantEstate planning is a crucial part of ensuring the smooth intergenerational transfer of your wealth. Its important to remember that each persons" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-04-global-estate-planning-what-you-need-to-know/) 2026-01-16T08:19Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Nigeria deploys troops after [---] killed in deadly Kwara village attack Nigeria" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nigeria-deploys-troops-after-170-killed-in-deadly-kwara-village-attack/) 2026-02-05T13:34Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Cape Town to spend R115m on wall to protect motorists on N2 hell run The City of Cape Town has passed an adjustment budget that will see R115m spent on building a security wall on the N2 Hell Run as well as pedestrian crossings improved lighting landscaping and ac" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-29-cape-town-to-spend-r115m-on-wall-to-protect-motorists-on-n2-hell-run//) 2026-01-30T09:44Z 571.2K followers, [---] engagements "Nigeria deploys troops after [---] killed in deadly Kwara village attack Nigeria" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nigeria-deploys-troops-after-170-killed-in-deadly-kwara-village-attack) 2026-02-05T12:28Z 571.2K followers, [--] engagements "Cape Town ANC councillor Lazola Gungxe gunned down after community meeting The ANC described Councillor Lazola Gungxe as not only a colleague but a comrade and a friend while the police say the motive for his murder is yet to be determined" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-cape-town-anc-councillor-lazola-gungxe-gunned-down-after-community-meeting/) 2026-02-03T20:12Z 571.3K followers, 21.9K engagements "No plans for ICE immigration operations at Super Bowl officials say SAN FRANCISCO Feb [--] (Reuters) - National Football League and federal law enforcement officials said on Tuesday there were no planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations for Sunday" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-plans-for-ice-immigration-operations-at-super-bowl-officials-say/) 2026-02-04T05:20Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "After Steenhuisens exit here are the front-runners for the DAs top job John Steenhuisens exit from the DA leadership race paves the way for new contenders like Geordin Hill-Lewis and Solly Msimanga" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-04-after-steenhuisens-exit-here-are-the-frontrunners-for-the-das-top-job//) 2026-02-05T05:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Six Nations highlights the threats of England France before marquee showdowns with Boks Were only one week into the [----] Test season and already its clear to see how a few results might alter the wider rugby discourse" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-six-nations-highlights-the-threats-of-en-england-france-before-marquee-showdowns/) 2026-02-10T13:41Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Nobody cares rage Joburg residents as water outages worsen The current water outages in parts of Johannesburg caused by a multi-system failure have led to residents being without water for more than two weeks. Schools and businesses have been closed and resid" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-06-nobody-cares-rage-joburg-residents-as-water-outages-worsen/) 2026-02-08T07:15Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Seahawks beat Patriots to win Super Bowl LX SANTA CLARA California Feb [--] (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks relied on a relentless defence to beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday denying the Patriots an NFL record seventh champion" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/seahawks-beat-patriots-to-win-super-bowl-lx) 2026-02-09T06:00Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Table Mountain fire largely contained alleged arsonist arrested The City of Cape Town has confirmed that a suspect has been arrested in connection with a fire on Table Mountain over the weekend" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-12-30-table-mountain-fire-largely-contained-as-alleged-arsonist-arrested/) 2024-12-30T12:06Z 571.3K followers, 12.4K engagements "Three retired judges and a retired rear admiral to probe the Iranian navy ships fiasco Three retired judges and a retired rear admiral will conduct the Board of Inquiry into why President Cyril Ramaphosas orders for Iranian warships not to participate in a joint naval exercise earlier" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-28-three-retired-judges-and-a-retired-rear-admiral-to-probe-the-iranian-navy-ships//) 2026-01-29T04:22Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes At [--] Lara Markthaler is already carving her name into Olympic snow. Nicknamed Spunkiiiiii and recognisable by her trademark pink hair Lara heads to Milano Cortina to race the slalom and giant slalo" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/) 2026-02-03T20:11Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Limpopo flood aftermath: Mbaulas resilience amid wreckage Three weeks have passed since regions in Limpopo and Mpumalanga were struck by extreme flooding. On a visit to Limpopo villages affected by the disaster Daily Maverick witnessed not only the destruct" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-05-limpopos-villages-are-a-site-of-wreckage-and-resilience-as-floodwaters-subside/) 2026-02-06T06:43Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Behind the scenes of Steenhuisens dealmaking with the DA When it came to the prospect of John Steenhuisen potentially seeking a third term as party leader he was told: Jump or be pushed" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-behind-the-scenes-of-steenhuisens-dealmaking-with-the-da/) 2026-02-04T06:15Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Farmers take foot-and-mouth disease fight to Steenhuisen as vaccine battle escalates Frustrated farmers are calling for the state to urgently allow foot-and-mouth disease vaccines to be acquired and administered privately. DA leader John Steenhuisen has hit back urging unity and warn" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-02-farmers-take-footandmouth-disease-fight-e-fight-to-steenhuisen-as-vaccine-battle/) 2026-02-03T17:45Z 571.2K followers, 13.8K engagements "How TFG (The Foschini Group) and YES are advancing transformation through talent development TFGs partnership with YES shows how structured youth employment can strengthen transformation goals while developing the next generation of diverse leaders for South Africas retail industry.Impact a" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-27-how-tfg-the-foschini-group-and-yes-are-a-advancing-transformation-through-talent/) 2026-01-29T05:35Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Watch Wanted drug trafficker from Bulgaria is personal trainer at South African gym In [----] I reported on individuals from Bulgaria wanted in other countries over crime issues who may be in Cape Town South Africa. Now it turns out that one of them Stanislav Stamenov wanted by R" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/watch-wanted-drug-trafficker-from-bulgaria-is-personal-trainer-at-south-african/) 2026-02-03T06:06Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Neverending Epstein nightmare abuse survivors shackled to a life stuck in survival mode I am a person not a thing in case you didnt realise. And I am exhausted from answering the same questions over and over. Write what you like.With those words Juliette Bryant ended our Zoom inte" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-25-neverending-nightmare-abuse-survivors-shackled-to-a-life-stuck-in-survival-mode/) 2026-01-25T15:46Z 571.3K followers, 42.1K engagements "Davos Debrief: Making sense of a fractured global order Each January Davos becomes a proxy for the global mood. In [----] that mood was defined by candour. Leaders spoke openly about constraint disagreement and the erosion of predictability.In the Davos D" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-23-davos-debrief-making-sense-of-a-fractured-global-order/) 2026-01-23T15:29Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Beware the crowded trade: why resilient fundamentals matter more than ever in [----] History shows that when cyclicals are priced as defensives and defensives as cyclicals a great rotation is rarely far away.Market leadership rotated sharply during [----]. Early in the year political" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-20-beware-the-crowded-trade-why-resilient-fnt-fundamentals-matter-more-than-ever-in/) 2026-01-21T06:38Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "New Zealand celebrates national day with call to support Maori and preserve unity SYDNEY Feb [--] (Reuters) - New Zealand must continue to evolve in a way that empowers its Indigenous Maori while preserving national unity Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said as the country on Frid" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/new-zealand-celebrates-national-day-with-with-call-to-support-maori-and-preserve) 2026-02-06T05:42Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "The quiet innovation that could unlock mother-tongue education in SA The shared-facility model separates physical infrastructure from institutional identity. Multiple fully fledged schools each with its own language of instruction leadership governance and pedagogic" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/the-quiet-innovation-that-could-unlock-mothertongue-education-in-sa/) 2026-02-07T12:21Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Overcrowded classes in Gqeberha school expose municipal failure in education Walmer High School a top-performing township school in Gqeberha is struggling to cope with nearly [----] learners in classrooms built for half that number. Parents and pupils protested last week as m" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-overcrowded-classes-in-gqeberha-school-expose-municipal-failure-in-education/) 2026-02-10T21:09Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "How Gayton McKenzie's Department of Sport Arts and Culture's inaction cost J-Bay its premier surfing competition Surfing in South Africa was dealt a gnarly blow this week when it was announced that the countrys premier surfing event would not be returning to its shores this year.The World Surf League (WSL) anno" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/how-gayton-mckenzies-department-of-sportort-arts-and-cultures-inaction-cost-jbay/) 2026-01-28T09:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "It felt like the death of the real me: South African survivor of Jeffrey Epsteins abuse tells her story Star-struck by Bill Clinton and Hollywood figures visiting South Africa in the company of a silver-haired man eager to see her modelling portfolio Juliette Bryant did not see the danger until it was" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/he-fed-off-the-terror-south-african-survivor-of-jeffrey-epsteins-abuse-tells-her/) 2026-01-25T12:34Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Dirty politics rogue unit suspicions the case of convicted ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers The recent conviction of former Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers for fraud money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation now brings into question the motive" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-dirty-politics-rogue-unit-suspicions-the-case-of-convicted-excrime-intelligence/) 2026-02-09T09:02Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Here's how SA can end hunger and malnutrition this year A bumper harvest is predicted for South Africa in [----]. The rains across our country have been uneven (too little in some parts harsh floods in others). But overall La Nia has blessed large parts" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-26-heres-how-sa-can-end-hunger-and-malnutrition-this-year/) 2026-02-07T08:00Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Over budget and problem plagued the Winter Olympics begin The [----] Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina from 6-22 February will dominate the sporting narrative for the next two weeks and despite problems will provide welcome relief from the rest of the world" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/over-budget-and-plagued-by-problems-the-2026-milano-cortina-winter-olympics-are/) 2026-02-07T04:42Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Rising food prices leave low-income families struggling to meet basic nutritional needs Basic food prices continue to rise pushing essential items beyond the reach of those relying on the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/rising-food-prices-leave-lowincome-families-struggling-to-meet-basic-nutritional/) 2026-02-04T12:04Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "If Sibanye-Stillwater had not diversified it would have died by [----] CEO Following its successful turnaround of Lonmins Marikana operation Sibanye is now focused on unlocking the value embedded in its existing suite of assets" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/if-sibanyestillwater-had-not-diversified-it-would-have-died-by-2028-ceo/) 2026-01-29T19:17Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Civil society body calls for Joburgs water crisis to be declared a national disaster The Water Crisis Committee has called on the government to declare Johannesburgs worsening water crisis a national disaster after a multisystem failure left parts of the city without water for more t" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-civil-society-body-calls-for-joburgs-wats-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national/) 2026-02-09T09:25Z 583.2K followers, [----] engagements "Britain's Prince William to meet Saudi crown prince on official visit LONDON Feb [--] (Reuters) - Britain" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/britains-prince-william-to-meet-saudi-crown-prince-on-official-visit/) 2026-02-09T15:27Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Government entities owe Joburg Water R628m see whos not paying their accounts Government departments and parastatals owe Joburg Water in excess of R600-million with more than half of this money being [--] days overdue" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-12-11-government-entities-owe-joburg-water-r628m-see-whos-not-paying-their-accounts/) 2026-02-08T07:48Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Seahawks beat Patriots to win Super Bowl LX SANTA CLARA California Feb [--] (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks relied on a relentless defence to beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday denying the Patriots an NFL record seventh champion" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/seahawks-beat-patriots-to-win-super-bowl-lx/) 2026-02-09T08:33Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Bitget opens up stock futures for 24/7 trading Bitget the worlds largest Universal Exchange (UEX) has announced the upcoming launch of 24/7 trading for stock futures removing traditional market-hour constraints and giving traders uninterrupted" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-30-bitget-opens-up-stock-futures-for-247-trading/) 2026-01-30T16:43Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Paul OSullivan set to challenge Mkhwanazis claims before Parliament's ad hoc committee Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan will be a witness before Parliaments ad hoc committee on Tuesday [--] February. His testimony is likely to delve into allegations of corruption at Crime Intellige" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-09-paul-osullivan-set-to-challenge-mkhwanazwanazis-claims-before-parliaments-ad-hoc/) 2026-02-10T07:05Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "British American Tobacco prioritises London shareholders as SA industrial footprint withers British American Tobacco (BAT) is currently executing two very different strategies that when viewed together tell a cynical story of global capital optimisation.In South Africa the company is cutt" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/british-american-tobacco-prioritises-lonses-london-shareholders-as-sa-industrial/) 2026-01-20T19:14Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "How Sanlam and YES are growing tourism through youth entrepreneurship A powerful partnership between Sanlam and YES is helping drive inclusive growth by empowering young South Africans while strengthening one of the countrys most dynamic sectors tourism. Impact at a" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-25-how-sanlam-and-yes-are-growing-tourism-through-youth-entrepreneurship/) 2026-01-29T04:09Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "No funds no answers governments dark appeal against R400m damages award to Fred Daniel In November [----] six weeks after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria had declared a resounding victory for conservationist Fred Daniel in his decades-long legal battle with former depu" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-02-no-funds-no-answers-governments-dark-aprk-appeal-against-r306m-damages-award-to/) 2026-02-03T06:40Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground New records released by the US Department of Justice show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein seemed to have a particular affinity for South African women" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-how-jeffrey-epstein-used-south-africa-as-his-hunting-ground/) 2026-02-03T20:09Z 571.2K followers, 11.3K engagements "Nelson Mandela Bay faces 4700km water-pipe crisis as losses hit over 60% Due to the shortage of plumbers in the water services unit the metro takes between seven and [--] days to address water leaks instead of the ideal three days" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-nelson-mandela-bay-faces-4700km-waterpipe-crisis-as-losses-hit-over-60//) 2026-02-04T05:13Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Former Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers faces imprisonment after conviction in landmark trial In a trial that lasted more than a decade ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers has been convicted of fraud money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation. Hi" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-04-former-crime-intelligence-officer-paul-s-paul-scheepers-faces-imprisonment-after//) 2026-02-04T23:29Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Paul OSullivan set to challenge Mkhwanazis claims before Parliament's ad hoc committee Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan will be a witness before Parliaments ad hoc committee on Tuesday [--] February. His testimony is likely to delve into allegations of corruption at Crime Intellige" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/paul-osullivan-set-to-challenge-mkhwanazwanazis-claims-before-parliaments-ad-hoc/) 2026-02-10T06:40Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Trade tariffs and rail woes test SAs mining resilience The African Mining Indaba [----] kicked off in Cape Town on Monday [--] February which means (besides the fact that you will be stuck in traffic) youll also be seeing plenty of reporting from us on this" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/trade-tariffs-and-rail-woes-test-sas-mining-resilience/) 2026-02-09T19:04Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Mbenenge sexual harassment tribunal: What the report and finding got wrong about neutrality The report by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal which found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge not guilty of impeachable conduct will shape how sexual harassment is discussed and understood in mont" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-01-mbenenge-sexual-harassment-tribunal-whatt-the-report-and-finding-got-wrong-about/) 2026-02-02T19:35Z 571.2K followers, [---] engagements "Civil society body calls for Joburgs water crisis to be declared a national disaster The Water Crisis Committee has called on the government to declare Johannesburgs worsening water crisis a national disaster after a multisystem failure left parts of the city without water for more t" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-civil-society-body-calls-for-joburgs-wats-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national//) 2026-02-08T19:52Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "If Sibanye-Stillwater had not diversified it would have died by [----] CEO Following its successful turnaround of Lonmins Marikana operation Sibanye is now focused on unlocking the value embedded in its existing suite of assets" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-29-if-sibanyestillwater-had-not-diversified-it-would-have-died-by-2028-ceo//) 2026-01-30T06:28Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Trump signs extension of Africa duty-free trade program USTR says WASHINGTON Feb [--] (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law extending a preferential trade program for Africa through December [--] effective retroactively from September [--] 2025" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-04-trump-signs-extension-of-africa-dutyfree-trade-program-ustr-says//) 2026-02-05T00:52Z 571.2K followers, [--] engagements "Nelson Mandela Bay youngsters take back their streets amid crime and municipal neglect In crime-hit Bloemendal Gqeberha a youth-led grassroots movement is cleaning streets creating opportunities and challenging gang dominance in a community where many feel neglected by the municipali" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nelson-mandela-bay-youngsters-take-back-k-their-streets-amid-crime-and-municipal/) 2026-02-07T14:13Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes At [--] Lara Markthaler is already carving her name into Olympic snow. Nicknamed Spunkiiiiii and recognisable by her trademark pink hair Lara heads to Milano Cortina to race the slalom and giant slalo" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/) 2026-02-03T16:41Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "SAs Davos trade pitch highlights export growth and economic reforms I attended this years World Economic Forum in Davos and the central theme in many conversations I had and in the various panel discussions centred on geopolitics and trade. The presence of US Presid" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-01-23-sas-davos-trade-pitch-highlights-export-growth-and-economic-reforms/) 2026-01-23T07:37Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Venezuelan opposition politician Guanipa freed as prisoner releases continue Feb [--] (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been freed from jail his family said in a statement on Sunday the latest high-profile release by the government in Caracas" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/venezuelan-opposition-politician-guanipa-freed-as-prisoner-releases-continue) 2026-02-09T00:39Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition lawmakers say WASHINGTON Feb [--] (Reuters) - Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions at a deposition before the U.S. House" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/ghislaine-maxwell-refuses-to-answer-queser-questions-at-congressional-deposition) 2026-02-10T00:20Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground New records released by the US Department of Justice show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein seemed to have a particular affinity for South African women" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-how-jeffrey-epstein-used-south-africa-as-his-hunting-ground//) 2026-02-04T17:11Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "South Africans start trickling back to Gauteng as property demand shifts South Africans are realising that the grass isnt always greener in Cape Town. Rising costs and infrastructure woes are driving many back to Johannesburg" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-14-south-africans-start-trickling-back-to-gauteng-as-property-demand-shifts/) 2026-01-22T12:16Z 571.3K followers, 58.5K engagements "Paul OSullivan set to challenge Mkhwanazis claims before Parliament's ad hoc committee Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan will be a witness before Parliaments ad hoc committee on Tuesday [--] February. His testimony is likely to delve into allegations of corruption at Crime Intellige" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-09-paul-osullivan-set-to-challenge-mkhwanazwanazis-claims-before-parliaments-ad-hoc//) 2026-02-10T03:35Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "A year later theres been no inquiry into the death of [--] SANDF members in DRC Analysts suspect the SANDF is evading a probe into its mistakes" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-05-a-year-later-theres-been-no-inquiry-into-the-death-of-14-sandf-members-in-drc/) 2026-02-06T17:18Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "What happens next in the DA if Steenhuisen goes Multiple DA sources are confirming that John Steenhuisen will announce on Wednesday [--] February [----] that he is not seeking a third term as party leader though he seems hell-bent on denying it unti" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-what-happens-next-in-the-da-if-steenhuisen-goes/) 2026-02-03T20:14Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "No funds no answers governments dark appeal against R400m damages award to Fred Daniel In November [----] six weeks after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria had declared a resounding victory for conservationist Fred Daniel in his decades-long legal battle with former depu" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-funds-no-answers-governments-dark-aprk-appeal-against-r306m-damages-award-to/) 2026-02-03T06:49Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Johannesburg Development Agency CEO still at work after being arrested and charged Johannesburg Development Agency boss Themba Mathibe was arrested on money laundering charges last week yet he is still in his post" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-02-johannesburg-development-agency-ceo-still-at-work-after-arrest-and-charges/) 2026-02-03T04:41Z 571.3K followers, 10.3K engagements "Revealed: Jacob Zumas intimate dinner with Jeffrey Epstein Hidden among the latest disclosures from the US Justice Department are emails relating to an intimate dinner organised by the late sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein for Jacob Zuma in London in 2010" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-31-revealed-jacob-zumas-intimate-dinner-with-jeffrey-epstein//) 2026-01-31T19:51Z 571.2K followers, 18.4K engagements "Cape Town ANC councillor Lazola Gungxe gunned down after community meeting The ANC described Councillor Lazola Gungxe as not only a colleague but a comrade and a friend while the police say the motive for his murder is yet to be determined" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-cape-town-anc-councillor-lazola-gungxe-gunned-down-after-community-meeting//) 2026-02-04T05:11Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Plea to support Africas game rangers as conflict spreads to more parks The Game Rangers Association of Africa is calling on governments funders and conservation groups to lend more support to wildlife rangers across the continent following an increasing number of attack" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-plea-to-support-africas-game-rangers-as-conflict-spreads-to-more-parks/) 2026-02-09T20:21Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Revealed: Jacob Zumas intimate dinner with Jeffrey Epstein Hidden among the latest disclosures from the US Justice Department are emails relating to an intimate dinner organised by the late sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein for Jacob Zuma in London in 2010" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-31-revealed-jacob-zumas-intimate-dinner-with-jeffrey-epstein/) 2026-01-31T18:54Z 571.3K followers, 160.2K engagements "Dean Macpherson says Steenhuisen would have won DA election but put the country first Dean Macpherson praises John Steenhuisens decision to step back from the DA leadership race emphasising his commitment to addressing the foot-and-mouth disease crisis" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-05-dean-macpherson-says-steenhuisen-would-hhave-won-da-election-but-put-the-country//) 2026-02-06T07:27Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Former Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers faces imprisonment after conviction in landmark trial In a trial that lasted more than a decade ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers has been convicted of fraud money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation. Hi" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-04-former-crime-intelligence-officer-paul-s-paul-scheepers-faces-imprisonment-after/) 2026-02-05T03:31Z 571.2K followers, [---] engagements "High-flying former Kruger ranger claims he was framed for rhino poaching Once hailed as the Crown Prince of the Kruger former regional ranger Rodney Landela has taken the stand insisting he was framed for the killing of a white rhino in July [----]. As the State marshals" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-highflying-former-kruger-ranger-claims-he-was-framed-for-rhino-poaching/) 2026-02-10T13:32Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "N2 hell run: Something there is that doesnt love a wall As poet Robert Frost so eloquently reminds us a wall no matter how well-intentioned is never neutral. It divides separates and symbolises power as much as protection" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-02-08-a-reminder-to-cape-town-something-there-is-that-doesnt-love-a-wall/) 2026-02-10T19:39Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Group RA versus cash: which one is the smarter financial choice Looking at the numbers the more savvy choice to grow your money becomes obvious. But as always it depends on your personal circumstances" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/group-ra-versus-cash-which-one-is-the-smarter-financial-choice/) 2026-01-31T10:57Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Thousands protest Israeli President Herzog's visit to Australia SYDNEY Feb [--] (Reuters) - Thousands gathered across Australia on Monday to protest the arrival of Israeli President Isaac Herzog who is on a multi-city trip aimed at expressing solidarity with Austra" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/thousands-protest-israeli-president-herzogs-visit-to-australia/) 2026-02-09T18:36Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "IN FULL: Read John Steenhuisens moonshot mission accomplished speech Here is the speech delivered by John Steenhuisen on [--] February [----] in eThekwini in which he announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term as DA federal leader at the partys forthcomi" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-02-04-in-full-read-john-steenhuisens-moonshot-mission-accomplished-speech/) 2026-02-04T16:28Z 571.2K followers, 28.5K engagements "How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground New records released by the US Department of Justice show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein seemed to have a particular affinity for South African women" [X Link](https://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-how-jeffrey-epstein-used-south-africa-as-his-hunting-ground) 2026-02-06T08:08Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Beyond viral outrage the need for proactive governance in South Africa In South Africa reliance on social media-driven accountability highlights a governance crisis where public outrage drives reactive policing but fails to prevent crime raising concerns about equality and institutional effectiveness in addressing violence and insecurity" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-05-beyond-viral-outrage-the-need-for-proactive-governance-in-south-africa//) 2026-02-08T19:00Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "US condemns South Africas expulsion of Israeli diplomat The United States on Tuesday condemned South Africas decision to expel Israels top diplomat last week calling it grievance politics" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/us-condemns-south-africas-expulsion-of-israeli-diplomat/) 2026-02-04T09:22Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "A sealed universe: South African survivor recalls Jeffrey Epsteins desert fortress Not only did Zorro Ranch isolate his victims it also hosted scientists and celebrities flown in to listen to his warped and grandiose ambitions. Now state senators are calling for a truth commission" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/a-sealed-universe-south-african-survivorsurvivor-recalls-jeffrey-epsteins-desert/) 2026-02-01T10:24Z 571.3K followers, 11.1K engagements "Former French minister Lang summoned over Epstein links source says Pressure rose on Friday on former French culture minister Jack Lang to resign as president of the Arab World Institute over his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after he was summon" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/former-french-minister-lang-summoned-over-epstein-links-source-says) 2026-02-06T12:24Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Farewell to a South African hero Professor Renfrew Christie Born in [----] in Johannesburg Renfrew Christie grew up in boarding houses and the less salubrious parts of town as his mother struggled to make ends meet after his father died while he was still a" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-12-22-farewell-to-a-south-african-hero-professor-renfrew-christie/) 2025-12-24T12:27Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Guardiola fends off speculation on his Manchester City future after a decade at the helm Despite Pep Guardiola being contractually bound to Manchester City until [----] speculation on his future is once again rife this season" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/guardiola-fends-off-speculation-on-his-mmanchester-city-future-after-a-decade-at/) 2026-02-06T05:50Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Tubed and tossed into a river: the apartheid-style torture murdered Marius van der Merwe witnessed Murdered Madlanga Inquiry witness Marius Vlam van der Merwe last month set out for the panel the horrifying scene he encountered early one morning after being called out to an operation in Salli" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-12-06-tubed-and-tossed-into-a-river-the-apartheidstyle-torture-murdered-marius-van-der) 2026-01-29T09:56Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Limpopo flood aftermath: Mbaulas resilience amid wreckage Three weeks have passed since regions in Limpopo and Mpumalanga were struck by extreme flooding. On a visit to Limpopo villages affected by the disaster Daily Maverick witnessed not only the destruct" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-05-limpopos-villages-are-a-site-of-wreckage-and-resilience-as-floodwaters-subside//) 2026-02-06T07:55Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "As Japan's Takaichi creates election history only markets stand in her way TOKYO Feb [--] (Reuters) - The biggest landslide win in postwar history has given Japan" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/as-japans-takaichi-creates-election-history-only-markets-stand-in-her-way) 2026-02-09T12:28Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Absence of trees in poor urban areas reflects uneven patterns of environmental investment The more I travel and conduct research the more I observe a striking difference between urban settlements and disenfranchised communities on the peripheries of affluent modernised areas: the conspic" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-06-absence-of-trees-in-poor-urban-areas-refeflects-uneven-patterns-of-environmental//) 2026-02-08T07:18Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Fast-track solar plan crumbles as risks to endangered vultures come to light Environment Minister Willie Aucamp has torn up the fast-track approval for a solar power farm in Limpopo after environmental consultants who flagged the high risks to vultures were replaced by new con" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-01-fasttrack-solar-plan-crumbles-as-risks-to-endangered-vultures-come-to-light/) 2026-02-03T12:49Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "A sealed universe: South African survivor recalls Jeffrey Epsteins desert fortress Not only did Zorro Ranch isolate his victims it also hosted scientists and celebrities flown in to listen to his warped and grandiose ambitions. Now state senators are calling for a truth commission" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-01-a-sealed-universe-south-african-survivorsurvivor-recalls-jeffrey-epsteins-desert//) 2026-02-01T12:08Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Brandfort: Place of hollow forgetting and shallow remembering Brandfort in the Free State has a rich and painful history. It is where Winnie Mandela and Hendrik Verwoerd intersect in time and space where the British set up concentration camps during the Boer war. It was also home to our early ancestors" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-10-10-brandfort-place-of-hollow-forgetting-and-shallow-remembering/) 2025-11-16T17:00Z 571.3K followers, 12.9K engagements "Top cop covertly assassinated in [----] after uncovering billion-rand corruption says former colleague When Deputy National Police Commissioner of Crime Detection Sindile Mfazi died in [----] the government attributed it to Covid-19 complications. Now a former colleague of his has told Parliament that" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-top-cop-mfazi-covertly-assassinated-in-2ted-in-2021-after-uncovering-billionrand//) 2026-02-04T05:09Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements "Dirty politics rogue unit suspicions the case of convicted ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers The recent conviction of former Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers for fraud money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation now brings into question the motive" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-dirty-politics-rogue-unit-suspicions-the-case-of-convicted-excrime-intelligence//) 2026-02-08T20:39Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Philanthropic hunters plan to sell rhino horns heads to Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Appeal has been asked to untangle a complex knot of legal questions that have emerged in a controversial court case about rhino horn trading. The ruling opens the door for South A" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/philanthropic-hunters-plan-to-sell-rhino-horns-heads-to-supreme-court/) 2026-02-06T11:32Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "SPONSORED CONTENT: One-size-fits-all estate planning doesn't work for offshore assets. From "situs taxes" to forced heirship see how Sanlam Private Wealth helps you navigate global complexities. #OffshoreAssets #WealthManagement #Sanlam https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-04-global-estate-planning-what-you-need-to-know/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-04-global-estate-planning-what-you-need-to-know/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2012077117563871643) 2026-01-16T08:19Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "British American Tobacco prioritises London shareholders as SA industrial footprint withers https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/british-american-tobacco-prioritises-lonses-london-shareholders-as-sa-industrial/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1768933314 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/british-american-tobacco-prioritises-lonses-london-shareholders-as-sa-industrial/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1768933314" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2013691677391692017) 2026-01-20T19:14Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "SPONSORED CONTENT: [----] Market Warning: Beware the crowded trade. While mega-cap tech dominates Clyde Rossouw (Ninety One) highlights a "cognitive dissonance" in valuations. #Investing #StockMarket #NinetyOne https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-20-beware-the-crowded-trade-why-resilient-fnt-fundamentals-matter-more-than-ever-in/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-20-beware-the-crowded-trade-why-resilient-fnt-fundamentals-matter-more-than-ever-in/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2013863773900038158) 2026-01-21T06:38Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "SPONSORED CONTENT: Davos 2026: Adaptability is the new certainty. Investec's Fani Titi Lyndon Subroyen and Chris Holdsworth unpack the fractured global order. Listen to the Davos Debrief series. #Davos2026 #Investec #GlobalMarkets https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-23-davos-debrief-making-sense-of-a-fractured-global-order/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-23-davos-debrief-making-sense-of-a-fractured-global-order/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2014722213614694409) 2026-01-23T15:29Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "It felt like the death of the real me: South African survivor of Jeffrey Epsteins abuse tells her story https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/he-fed-off-the-terror-south-african-survivor-of-jeffrey-epsteins-abuse-tells-her/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769364250 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/he-fed-off-the-terror-south-african-survivor-of-jeffrey-epsteins-abuse-tells-her/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769364250" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2015487559787315428) 2026-01-25T18:10Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "How Gayton McKenzie's Department of Sport Arts and Culture's inaction cost J-Bay its premier surfing competition https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/how-gayton-mckenzies-department-of-sportort-arts-and-cultures-inaction-cost-jbay/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769589879 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/how-gayton-mckenzies-department-of-sportort-arts-and-cultures-inaction-cost-jbay/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769589879" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2016436612003922013) 2026-01-28T09:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "SPONSORED CONTENT: Tourism is the engine youth are the energy. Sanlam and YES have created over [----] jobs and supported [--] youth SMMEs through the Y4T and Y4B programs. R75m has already been injected back into the economy. #YES4Youth #Sanlam #SAEconomy https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-25-how-sanlam-and-yes-are-growing-tourism-through-youth-entrepreneurship/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-25-how-sanlam-and-yes-are-growing-tourism-through-youth-entrepreneurship/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2016725306178965994) 2026-01-29T04:09Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "If Sibanye-Stillwater had not diversified it would have died by [----] CEO https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/if-sibanyestillwater-had-not-diversified-it-would-have-died-by-2028-ceo/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769710362 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/if-sibanyestillwater-had-not-diversified-it-would-have-died-by-2028-ceo/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769710362" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2016953987421880661) 2026-01-29T19:17Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "SPONSORED CONTENT: Bitget is opening 24/7 trading for stock futures starting February [--]. No more waiting for the opening bell to trade NVDA TSLA or AAPL. Access global equities anytime and respond to news in real-time. #Bitget #Stocks #247Trading https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-30-bitget-opens-up-stock-futures-for-247-trading/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-30-bitget-opens-up-stock-futures-for-247-trading/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2017277414615687308) 2026-01-30T16:43Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Group RA versus cash: which one is the smarter financial choice https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/group-ra-versus-cash-which-one-is-the-smarter-financial-choice/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769834221 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/group-ra-versus-cash-which-one-is-the-smarter-financial-choice/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769834221" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2017552918510014967) 2026-01-31T10:57Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-31-revealed-jacob-zumas-intimate-dinner-with-jeffrey-epstein/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-31-revealed-jacob-zumas-intimate-dinner-with-jeffrey-epstein/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2017672830544965689) 2026-01-31T18:54Z 571.3K followers, 45.1K engagements "A sealed universe: South African survivor recalls Jeffrey Epsteins desert fortress https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/a-sealed-universe-south-african-survivorsurvivor-recalls-jeffrey-epsteins-desert/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769940538 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/a-sealed-universe-south-african-survivorsurvivor-recalls-jeffrey-epsteins-desert/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769940538" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2017906981596508558) 2026-02-01T10:24Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Watch Wanted drug trafficker from Bulgaria is personal trainer at South African gym https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/watch-wanted-drug-trafficker-from-bulgaria-is-personal-trainer-at-south-african/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770092286 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/watch-wanted-drug-trafficker-from-bulgaria-is-personal-trainer-at-south-african/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770092286" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018566620059172910) 2026-02-03T06:06Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "No funds no answers governments dark appeal against R400m damages award to Fred Daniel https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-funds-no-answers-governments-dark-aprk-appeal-against-r306m-damages-award-to/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770101351 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-funds-no-answers-governments-dark-aprk-appeal-against-r306m-damages-award-to/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770101351" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018577494022959271) 2026-02-03T06:49Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770124244 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770124244" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018726425428160760) 2026-02-03T16:41Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-how-jeffrey-epstein-used-south-africa-as-his-hunting-ground/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-how-jeffrey-epstein-used-south-africa-as-his-hunting-ground/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018778993785512288) 2026-02-03T20:09Z 571.3K followers, 11K engagements "Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018779512130195610) 2026-02-03T20:11Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Cape Town ANC councillor Lazola Gungxe gunned down after community meeting https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-cape-town-anc-councillor-lazola-gungxe-gunned-down-after-community-meeting/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-cape-town-anc-councillor-lazola-gungxe-gunned-down-after-community-meeting/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018779601414062515) 2026-02-03T20:12Z 571.3K followers, 21.8K engagements "What happens next in the DA if Steenhuisen goes https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-what-happens-next-in-the-da-if-steenhuisen-goes/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-what-happens-next-in-the-da-if-steenhuisen-goes/" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018780138016485740) 2026-02-03T20:14Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "No plans for ICE immigration operations at Super Bowl officials say https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-plans-for-ice-immigration-operations-at-super-bowl-officials-say/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770178422 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-plans-for-ice-immigration-operations-at-super-bowl-officials-say/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770178422" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018917615427522753) 2026-02-04T05:20Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Behind the scenes of Steenhuisens dealmaking with the DA https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-behind-the-scenes-of-steenhuisens-dealmaking-with-the-da/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770185709 http://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-behind-the-scenes-of-steenhuisens-dealmaking-with-the-da/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770185709 http://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018931320471031924) 2026-02-04T06:15Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "US condemns South Africa's expulsion of Israeli diplomat https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/us-condemns-south-africas-expulsion-of-israeli-diplomat/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770189589 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/us-condemns-south-africas-expulsion-of-israeli-diplomat/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770189589" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2018978382323634180) 2026-02-04T09:22Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Rising food prices leave low-income families struggling to meet basic nutritional needs https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/rising-food-prices-leave-lowincome-families-struggling-to-meet-basic-nutritional/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770205365 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/rising-food-prices-leave-lowincome-families-struggling-to-meet-basic-nutritional/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770205365" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2019019120101003677) 2026-02-04T12:04Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Nigeria deploys troops after [---] killed in deadly Kwara village attack https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nigeria-deploys-troops-after-170-killed-in-deadly-kwara-village-attack/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770297453 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nigeria-deploys-troops-after-170-killed-in-deadly-kwara-village-attack/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770297453" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2019404187855921522) 2026-02-05T13:34Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Guardiola fends off speculation on his Manchester City future after a decade at the helm https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/guardiola-fends-off-speculation-on-his-mmanchester-city-future-after-a-decade-at/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770356415 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/guardiola-fends-off-speculation-on-his-mmanchester-city-future-after-a-decade-at/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770356415" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2019649804960178628) 2026-02-06T05:50Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Philanthropic hunters plan to sell rhino horns heads to Supreme Court https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/philanthropic-hunters-plan-to-sell-rhino-horns-heads-to-supreme-court/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363725 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/philanthropic-hunters-plan-to-sell-rhino-horns-heads-to-supreme-court/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363725" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2019735954328571949) 2026-02-06T11:32Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Over budget and plagued by problems the [----] Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are here https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/over-budget-and-plagued-by-problems-the-2026-milano-cortina-winter-olympics-are/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770438027 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/over-budget-and-plagued-by-problems-the-2026-milano-cortina-winter-olympics-are/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770438027" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2019995256041648466) 2026-02-07T04:42Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Absence of trees in poor urban areas reflects uneven patterns of environmental investment https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/absence-of-trees-in-poor-urban-areas-refeflects-uneven-patterns-of-environmental/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770438030 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/absence-of-trees-in-poor-urban-areas-refeflects-uneven-patterns-of-environmental/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770438030" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020054505694302485) 2026-02-07T08:38Z 571.3K followers, 19.6K engagements "The quiet innovation that could unlock mother-tongue education in SA https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/the-quiet-innovation-that-could-unlock-mothertongue-education-in-sa/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363762 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/the-quiet-innovation-that-could-unlock-mothertongue-education-in-sa/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363762" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020110617005175049) 2026-02-07T12:21Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Nelson Mandela Bay youngsters take back their streets amid crime and municipal neglect https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nelson-mandela-bay-youngsters-take-back-k-their-streets-amid-crime-and-municipal/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363753 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nelson-mandela-bay-youngsters-take-back-k-their-streets-amid-crime-and-municipal/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363753" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020138920135053612) 2026-02-07T14:13Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Proteas fired up by Test success in quest for T20 World Cup triumph https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/proteas-fired-up-by-test-success-in-quest-for-t20-world-cup-triumph/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770547650 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/proteas-fired-up-by-test-success-in-quest-for-t20-world-cup-triumph/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770547650" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020451228031791278) 2026-02-08T10:54Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Proteas fired up by Test success in quest for T20 World Cup triumph https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/proteas-fired-up-by-test-success-in-quest-for-t20-world-cup-triumph/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770568890 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/proteas-fired-up-by-test-success-in-quest-for-t20-world-cup-triumph/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770568890" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020541786729423292) 2026-02-08T16:54Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Seahawks beat Patriots to win Super Bowl LX https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/seahawks-beat-patriots-to-win-super-bowl-lx/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770613730 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/seahawks-beat-patriots-to-win-super-bowl-lx/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770613730" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020777990787907973) 2026-02-09T08:33Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Britain's Prince William to meet Saudi crown prince on official visit https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/britains-prince-william-to-meet-saudi-crown-prince-on-official-visit/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770642925 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/britains-prince-william-to-meet-saudi-crown-prince-on-official-visit/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770642925" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020882294551023969) 2026-02-09T15:27Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Thousands protest Israeli President Herzog's visit to Australia https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/thousands-protest-israeli-president-herzogs-visit-to-australia/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770642926 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/thousands-protest-israeli-president-herzogs-visit-to-australia/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770642926" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020929863788421199) 2026-02-09T18:36Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Trade tariffs and rail woes test SAs mining resilience https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/trade-tariffs-and-rail-woes-test-sas-mining-resilience/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770661716 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/trade-tariffs-and-rail-woes-test-sas-mining-resilience/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770661716" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2020936985599229999) 2026-02-09T19:04Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Britain's Prince William to meet Saudi crown prince on official visit https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/britains-prince-william-to-meet-saudi-crown-prince-on-official-visit/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770697084 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/britains-prince-william-to-meet-saudi-crown-prince-on-official-visit/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770697084" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2021104493580943411) 2026-02-10T06:10Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Paul OSullivan set to challenge Mkhwanazis claims before Parliament's ad hoc committee https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/paul-osullivan-set-to-challenge-mkhwanazwanazis-claims-before-parliaments-ad-hoc/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770696276 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/paul-osullivan-set-to-challenge-mkhwanazwanazis-claims-before-parliaments-ad-hoc/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770696276" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2021112111384944706) 2026-02-10T06:40Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "SPONSORED CONTENT: Shift to a 90-day execution sprint for Q1 [----]. 30-min weekly reviews [--] high-leverage moves and a 7-number scoreboard that decides where the money goes. #GetSet #90DaySprint #2026Strategy https://shrtlink.ai/okpD https://shrtlink.ai/okpD" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2021143552235901358) 2026-02-10T08:45Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Joburg pays R9.2m monthly for suspended Rea Vaya services while residents left in limbo https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/joburg-picks-up-monthly-r92m-bill-for-sull-for-suspended-rea-vaya-services-while/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769622813 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/joburg-picks-up-monthly-r92m-bill-for-sull-for-suspended-rea-vaya-services-while/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769622813" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2016584916272578794) 2026-01-28T18:51Z 571.3K followers, 236K engagements "Cape Town school hosts alternative water polo event after original festival axed https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/cape-town-school-hosts-alternative-water-polo-event-after-original-festival-axed/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770904734 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/cape-town-school-hosts-alternative-water-polo-event-after-original-festival-axed/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770904734" [X Link](https://x.com/dailymaverick/status/2021951897351942292) 2026-02-12T14:17Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Loaded for Bear: SA wheat farming may be on the brink of collapse what can be done Grain SAs mission is to support grain farmers so some skeptics may see this as alarmist. But Grain SA is not known for hyperbole. And commercial farming is an extremely risky and capital-intensive b" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-04-loaded-for-bear-sa-wheat-farming-may-be-be-on-the-brink-of-collapse-what-can-be/) 2026-02-06T04:45Z 571.3K followers, 11.4K engagements "Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2300-mile journey WASHINGTON Feb [--] (Reuters) - Draped in burnt-orange robes two dozen Buddhist monks arrived in Washington D.C. on Tuesday on a 2300-mile "Walk for Peace" a self-described spiritual jou" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/walk-for-peace-buddhist-monks-arrive-in-washington-after-2300mile-journey/) 2026-02-11T15:13Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "AirFryday: Southern fried chicken in your air fryer two ways I bought a chunky plastic bag of Southern fried chicken pre-cooked to be finished in an air fryer chop-chop. Then I read the small print" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/airfryday-southern-fried-chicken-in-your-air-fryer-two-ways/) 2026-02-06T13:05Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "No funds no answers governments dark appeal against R400m damages award to Fred Daniel In November [----] six weeks after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria had declared a resounding victory for conservationist Fred Daniel in his decades-long legal battle with former depu" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-02-no-funds-no-answers-governments-dark-aprk-appeal-against-r306m-damages-award-to//) 2026-02-03T03:42Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "R400bn to fix failing municipal water services in SA DWS Despite repeated requests dozens of failing municipalities have still not submitted plans to the Department of Water and Sanitation to address their deteriorating water services" [X Link](https://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-01-r400bn-price-tag-to-fix-failing-municipal-water-services-in-sa-says-government) 2026-02-12T14:40Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "R20bn gamble to rewrite SAs rules of black empowerment New B-BBEE codes are intended to incentivise businesses to contribute their ESD capital to a state-managed Transformation Fund which aims to raise an initial R20-billion" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-the-r20bn-gamble-to-rewrite-sas-rules-of-empowerment/) 2026-02-09T12:00Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Organised extraction: Congos conflict began with minerals not myths The Democratic Republic of Congo conflict is a resource war driven by mineral extraction not just myths. Violence became entrenched as control over gold coltan and other minerals proved economically" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/organised-extraction-congos-conflict-began-with-minerals-not-myths/) 2026-02-10T14:09Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Desperate measures Joburg residents pushed to the brink after days and even weeks without water Melville: [--] days without water. Brixton: [--] days without water. Parktown West: [--] days without water. Vrededorp: [--] days without water. Mayfair: [--] days without water. Greenside: [--] days without wate" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-desperate-measures-joburg-residents-pus-pushed-to-the-brink-after-days-and-even/) 2026-02-11T05:45Z 571.3K followers, 23K engagements "Tubed and tossed into a river: the apartheid-style torture murdered Marius van der Merwe witnessed The nonchalant alleged torture and killing of a cornered hijacking suspect by rogue law enforcement officials in Brakpan in June [----] casts a long shadow over the countrys security and law enforcement sectors" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-12-06-tubed-and-tossed-into-a-river-the-apartheidstyle-torture-murdered-marius-van-der/) 2025-12-08T07:34Z 571.3K followers, 283K engagements "R3.3bn spent on infrastructure improvements yet water remains a scarce resource for residents of Giyani Greater Giyani Local Municipality has been enduring chronic water shortages stemming from a multi-billion rand waterworks project in the area that after seven years is not even halfway complete. Re" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-09-09-r3-3bn-spent-on-infrastructure-improvements-yet-water-remains-a-scarce-resource-for-residents-of-giyani//) 2026-02-12T02:05Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "City of Ekurhuleni leaked memo flags poor supply chain management in R320m fleet tender With allegations of unpaid former suppliers new suppliers not meeting requirements and the tender being rigged forensic auditor and fraud risk management consultant Bart Henderson talks of" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-07-23-city-of-ekurhuleni-leaked-memo-flags-poor-supply-chain-management-in-r320m-fleet-tender/) 2026-02-10T13:57Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Johannesburg Development Agency CEO still at work after being arrested and charged Johannesburg Development Agency boss Themba Mathibe was arrested on money laundering charges last week yet he is still in his post" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/johannesburg-development-agency-ceo-still-at-work-after-arrest-and-charges/) 2026-02-02T19:11Z 571.3K followers, 55.4K engagements "Table Mountain Killer sentenced to two life terms for Silvermine murders The judge called the murders targeted and cruel saying the killer had terrorised the Silvermine area above Fish Hoek for a year" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-01-29-table-mountain-killer-sentenced-to-two-life-terms-for-silvermine-murders/) 2024-12-22T08:02Z 571.3K followers, 20.6K engagements "Angola's Endiama seeks to raise diamond output further after [----] record Angola" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/angolas-endiama-seeks-to-raise-diamond-output-further-after-2024-record/) 2026-02-10T16:17Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "NPA thrown lifeline in Cholota extradition ruling The extradition from the US of former Free State premier Ace Magashules former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota was unlawful but she must still face the law the Constitutional Court ruled on Friday" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-23-concourt-hands-npa-a-lifeline-in-moroadii-cholota-extradition-ruling-but-denies/) 2026-02-07T07:00Z 571.3K followers, 26.4K engagements "Organised extraction: Congos conflict began with minerals not myths The Democratic Republic of Congo conflict is a resource war driven by mineral extraction not just myths. Violence became entrenched as control over gold coltan and other minerals proved economically" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-organised-extraction-congos-conflict-began-with-minerals-not-myths/) 2026-02-11T20:17Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Joburgs water infrastructure a picture of decline and underinvestment Protests in Coronationville and Westbury highlighted the fragility of the Commando system reflecting the poor state of the citys other water systems" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-09-25-joburgs-water-infrastructure-a-picture-of-decline-and-underinvestment/) 2026-02-11T14:40Z 571.3K followers, 21.9K engagements "Gayton vs Goliath: McKenzie battles to prove art veto power Minister Gayton McKenzies legal counsel insisted he had the legal right to veto artist Gabrielle Goliaths participation in the [----] Venice Biennale. He struggled however to show contractual proof" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/a-power-he-doesnt-have-gayton-mckenzies-venice-biennale-cancellation-slammed-in) 2026-02-12T04:27Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Joburg mayoral race: Herman Mashaba hints at return Herman Mashaba may put his name in the hat for Johannesburg mayor pledging to tackle crumbling infrastructure revive the inner city and collapse municipal entities. Referring to political opponents" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-joburg-mayoral-race-herman-mashaba-hints-at-return//) 2026-02-10T06:14Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "On this day: Nelson Mandelas walk to freedom Nelson Mandela spent [--] years in prison on Robben Island at Pollsmoor and finally at Victor Verster. On [--] February [----] amid mounting domestic unrest and growing international pressure President" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/on-this-day-nelson-mandelas-walk-to-freedom/) 2026-02-11T19:14Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Gayton vs Goliath ministers machinations to cancel Venice Biennale artwork head for court showdown Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie moved to replace Gabrielle Goliaths Venice Biennale artwork Elegy citing political concerns but missed court deadlines. Email evidence shows attempts to r" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-gayton-vs-goliath-ministers-machinations-to-cancel-venice-biennale-artwork-head//) 2026-02-11T04:56Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "OSullivan claims he spent his own money to make South Africa 'safer' Money matters took centre stage when forensic investigator Paul OSullivan faced Parliaments ad hoc committee for a second day. He said the Crime Intelligence units slush fund was the root of consta" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/osullivan-claims-he-spent-his-own-money-to-make-south-africa-safer) 2026-02-12T04:28Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Growth spurt of data centres could threaten SAs electricity and water supply Hype and hope are running high with the spread of artificial intelligence. But is South Africa paying sufficient attention to the risk of a potentially explosive demand for electricity and water by th" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-08-growth-spurt-of-data-centres-could-threaten-sas-electricity-and-water-supply//) 2026-02-12T15:57Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Behind the scenes of Steenhuisens dealmaking with the DA When it came to the prospect of John Steenhuisen potentially seeking a third term as party leader he was told: Jump or be pushed" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-behind-the-scenes-of-steenhuisens-dealmaking-with-the-da//) 2026-02-04T05:11Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "AfriForums claim of [---] race-based laws in SA does not stand up to even cursory examination The claim that South Africa has [---] active racial laws on the statute books is seriously misleading containing many laws that can only be seen as race-based through deeply ideological eyes" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2025-03-19-dissecting-the-142-racial-laws-claim-a-misleading-narrative-in-south-africas-legal-framework/) 2025-03-20T04:40Z 571.3K followers, 89.3K engagements "Swimming SA ducks blame for defunct High Performance Centre Swimming South Africa claims the near-apocalyptic state of the Franschhoek High Performance Centre is due to external factors. The facts dont support this position and has led to many more questions" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-11-more-questions-about-high-performance-ceentre-raised-as-swimming-sa-hides-behind//) 2026-02-12T03:22Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "When the real leaks arent in the pipes Residents are left counting drops while taps gush from the wrong sources corruption neglect incompetence and zero accountability" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/cartoon/2026-02-11-when-the-real-leaks-arent-in-the-pipes/) 2026-02-12T04:46Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "LIVE: Ramaphosa moves Mashatile to take personal charge of water crisis Live updates and commentary from President Cyril Ramaphosas [----] State of the Nation Address" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-12-live-updates-and-commentary-from-presidepresident-ramaphosas-state-of-the-nation/) 2026-02-13T18:04Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Joburg Water confirms unprotected strike as Day Zero crisis deepens A dispute over how bonuses have been paid to Johannesburg Water employees appears to have slowed down repair work across the city. The South African Municipal Workers Union is adamant that it is neith" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-09-joburgs-water-woes-deepen-as-workers-dispute-bonus-payments//) 2026-02-10T21:16Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Cape Towns Mining Indaba hypes investment while many bear the cost As Cape Town hosts another African Mining Indaba awash with promises of renewal and investment the gap between the mining sectors rhetoric and its real economic contribution has never been wider. Be" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-02-09-cape-towns-mining-indaba-hypes-investment-while-many-bear-the-cost/) 2026-02-10T13:24Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "It is un-South African to bar migrants from hospitals says Ramaphosa Following a court ruling against the xenophobic organisation Operation Dudula President Cyril Ramaphosa said such groups dont represent SAs values" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-06-preventing-migrants-from-using-hospitals-is-un-south-african-says-ramaphosa/) 2026-02-12T21:43Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "I was never a foreign agent in SA forensic investigator Paul OSullivan denies spy suspicion Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan has told Parliaments ad hoc committee there have been about [--] attempts on his life in [--] years. And he has insisted that while he has worked in law-enforcing ar" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-i-was-never-a-foreign-agent-in-sa-paul-osullivan-denies-spy-suspicion//) 2026-02-11T03:58Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Major SA data centre expansion plans emerge set to more than double current power demand South Africa is on the cusp of a hyperscale data-centre boom that could add another [----] MW to national electricity demand driven by massive expansion plans from Teraco and newcomer Cavaleros along" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-09-major-sa-data-centre-expansion-plans-emes-emerge-set-to-more-than-double-current/) 2026-02-12T18:49Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Gayton vs Goliath ministers machinations to cancel Venice Biennale artwork head for court showdown Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie moved to replace Gabrielle Goliaths Venice Biennale artwork Elegy citing political concerns but missed court deadlines. Email evidence shows attempts to r" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-gayton-vs-goliath-ministers-machinations-to-cancel-venice-biennale-artwork-head/) 2026-02-11T16:33Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "I was never a foreign agent in SA forensic investigator Paul OSullivan denies spy suspicion Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan has told Parliaments ad hoc committee there have been about [--] attempts on his life in [--] years. And he has insisted that while he has worked in law-enforcing ar" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-10-i-was-never-a-foreign-agent-in-sa-paul-osullivan-denies-spy-suspicion/) 2026-02-11T18:25Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "BRICS members are moving along on trade matters leaving SA behind South Africa lags in trade negotiations while BRICS peers advance. Urgent action is needed to secure its economic future amid shifting global markets" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-01-25-brics-members-are-moving-along-on-trade-matters-leaving-sa-behind//) 2026-01-27T14:41Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Super Bowl LX sets U.S. media record; Bad Bunny draws 4B+ social views Super Bowl LX was the second-most watched show in United States TV history and set a domestic record for peak viewership the NFL revealed Tuesday" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/super-bowl-lx-sets-us-media-record-bad-bunny-draws-4b-social-views) 2026-02-11T06:15Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements "Australia charges teenager over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog SYDNEY Feb [--] (Reuters) - An Australian teenager has been charged for allegedly making online death threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog ahead of his upcoming visit to Australia" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/australia-charges-teenager-over-alleged-leged-death-threats-to-israeli-president/) 2026-02-05T05:07Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Sibanye Valterrra and JM team up to find new applications and markets for PGMs A couple of things are at play here. PGM prices are currently on the rebound. But this is off a low base after being depressed for years a state of affairs that is partly a consequence of the indust" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/sibanye-valterrra-and-jm-team-up-to-find-new-applications-and-markets-for-pgms/) 2026-02-11T06:55Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements "Barbie Kyagulanyis ordeal: How love animates Ugandas struggle for meaningful democracy good governance As Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine demonstrated in the face of a brutal raid on her home love can be a driving force behind so many ideals perspectives and noble caus" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-02-08-barbie-kyagulanyis-ordeal-how-love-animaanimates-ugandas-struggle-for-meaningful/) 2026-02-09T05:03Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "Who went to Paris with Paul Water tanker tenderpreneur joined Deputy President Mashatiles business entourage Sibuyile Magingxa co-winner in Joburgs R263m water tanker contract and his romantic partner Lesedi Phala were part of the SA delegation. Their presence absent from official records but captured in photos and video alongside Mashatile exposes a deeper problem: access without accountability and t" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-06-19-who-went-to-paris-with-paul-water-tanker-tenderpreneur-joined-mashatiles-france-sa-business-entourage/) 2025-06-19T05:23Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements "When world turns away SAs social fabric starts to fray South Africa faces a quiet social crisis as receding international funding weakens civil society. This erosion of social infrastructure threatens long-term stability increasing future costs for healt" [X Link](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-05-when-the-world-turns-inward-sas-social-fabric-begins-to-fray/) 2026-02-11T13:07Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Flawed electricity pricing policy and tariff regulation are deepening SAs municipal electricity crisis South Africas municipal electricity pricing is broken. Current policies are draining city budgets overcharging residents and letting infrastructure crumble"
X Link 2026-02-13T04:48Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Lesaka dumps dead weight and flexes fintech muscle with a one-brand strategy The fintech group Lesaka is transforming its strategy by unifying its brand and shedding non-core businesses marking a significant shift toward profitability and customer-focused growth"
X Link 2026-02-06T04:24Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"South Africa grants Putin diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit In preparation for the BRICS foreign ministers meeting and summit the South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all officials involved"
X Link 2023-05-29T21:28Z 571.3K followers, 968.5K engagements
"Gayton vs Goliath: McKenzie battles to prove art veto power Minister Gayton McKenzies legal counsel insisted he had the legal right to veto artist Gabrielle Goliaths participation in the [----] Venice Biennale. He struggled however to show contractual proof"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:39Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"How a local film company is redefining South African narratives on screen Built on the pillars of authenticity and diversity the South African film company Blended Films is flipping the script on the stereotypes of local communities we often see on screen"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:35Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Lesaka dumps dead weight and flexes fintech muscle with a one-brand strategy https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/lesaka-dumps-dead-weight-and-flexes-fintech-muscle-with-a-onebrand-strategy/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770351402 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/lesaka-dumps-dead-weight-and-flexes-fintech-muscle-with-a-onebrand-strategy/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770351402"
X Link 2026-02-06T04:24Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Mantashe clashes with DRC counterpart over its critical minerals deal with US During a heated exchange at the Mining Indaba Gwede Mantashe challenged the Democratic Republic of Congos critical minerals agreement with the US stressing the need for continental unity in Africa"
X Link 2026-02-12T23:49Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The wheeling and dealing behind South Africas AI factories South Africa is in the grip of an infrastructure supercycle but it isnt roads or rails. It is the rise of the AI Factory windowless fortresses consuming small cities worth of power"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:57Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Blow for Eastern Cape Department of Health as SCA overturns saviour judgment In a landmark decision the Supreme Court of Appeal has reinstated lump sum damages for patients but specifically for children harmed by medical negligence highlighting the inadequacies of public he"
X Link 2026-02-13T03:16Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"This might be the rand-backed stablecoin weve been waiting for Luno has partnered with Sanlam EasyEquities and Lesaka to double down on stablecoins with rand-backed Zaru but will this one actually stick"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Joburg pays R9.2m monthly for suspended Rea Vaya services while residents left in limbo Johannesburg MMC for Transport and Patriotic Alliance mayoral candidate Kenny Kunene has called for executive mayor Dada Moreros resignation due to the Bus Rapid Transit Rea Vaya feeder system having"
X Link 2026-01-28T18:51Z 571.3K followers, 236K engagements
"This might be the rand-backed stablecoin weve been waiting for https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/this-might-be-the-randbacked-stablecoin-weve-been-waiting-for/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770555272 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/this-might-be-the-randbacked-stablecoin-weve-been-waiting-for/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770555272"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Cape Town school hosts alternative water polo event after original festival axed After the recent cancellation of the Oakhill Waterfront Chukka Festivals parents and coaches from Sun Valley Primary School sprang into action. Seven days later the school staged an alternative even"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"State of the Nation in shadow of ubiquitous water tanker A year after bold promises Cyril Ramaphosas weak spots are clear: taps and safety. The rest of the Cabinet tells a better story"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:34Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Joburg water: DA to sue mayor denies 'national disaster The Democratic Alliance will take the City of Johannesburg to court over the water crisis fuelled by failing infrastructure maintenance underspending and high demand for water alleging that water"
X Link 2026-02-12T06:01Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Gayton vs Goliath ministers machinations to cancel Venice Biennale artwork head for court showdown Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie moved to replace Gabrielle Goliaths Venice Biennale artwork Elegy citing political concerns but missed court deadlines. Email evidence shows attempts to r"
X Link 2026-02-13T08:53Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Challenging misconceptions the positive impact of elephants on savanna dynamics Elephants have a bad rap for pushing over trees and in the background there are debates about carrying capacity and culling. But how much of a problem is it really We asked Dr Gabriella Teren to provide some perspective given that her PhD thesis is on precisely this issue"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:17Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"A Sona for (almost) all Ramaphosas masterclass in political crowd-pleasing Cyril Ramaphosas [----] State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues showcasing the art of subtle governance"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:19Z 571.3K followers, 12.3K engagements
"Authorities distance themselves from fatal shooting at which ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo was present Joburg metro police and the SAPS have denied involvement in the fatal drug-bust operation attended by ActionSAs Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo in Johannesburg during the filming of h"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:10Z 571.3K followers, 23.3K engagements
"Joburg mayoral race: Herman Mashaba hints at return Herman Mashaba may put his name in the hat for Johannesburg mayor pledging to tackle crumbling infrastructure revive the inner city and collapse municipal entities. Referring to political opponents"
X Link 2026-02-09T06:51Z 571.3K followers, 25.9K engagements
"Gayton McKenzie makes moves to replace artist Gabriel Goliaths Elegy at the Venice Biennale https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/gayton-vs-goliath-ministers-machinations-to-cancel-venice-biennale-artwork-head/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770803399 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/gayton-vs-goliath-ministers-machinations-to-cancel-venice-biennale-artwork-head/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770803399"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:34Z 571.3K followers, 26.2K engagements
"More questions about High Performance Centre raised as Swimming SA hides behind processes https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/more-questions-about-high-performance-ceentre-raised-as-swimming-sa-hides-behind/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770869980 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/more-questions-about-high-performance-ceentre-raised-as-swimming-sa-hides-behind/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770869980"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:51Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Students moved to temporary housing as CPUT faces ongoing accommodation crisis In what has become a grimly familiar start to the academic year Cape Peninsula University of Technology continues to struggle to place students in accommodation"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:19Z 571.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Proteas fired up by Test success in quest for T20 World Cup triumph They will take another shot at erasing South Africas painful memories of limited-overs World Cups when they battle for gold in India and Sri Lanka"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:54Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Who killed the South African film and television industry Spoiler alert the government. An industry that once employed almost [-----] people and generated more than R7-billion per annum has been halted by inaction within the Department of Trade Industry and Competition. Something has to"
X Link 2026-01-30T02:49Z 571.3K followers, 17K engagements
"Absence of trees in poor urban areas reflects uneven patterns of environmental investment The more I travel and conduct research the more I observe a striking difference between urban settlements and disenfranchised communities on the peripheries of affluent modernised areas: the conspic"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:38Z 571.3K followers, 19.6K engagements
"How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground New records released by the US Department of Justice show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein seemed to have a particular affinity for South African women"
X Link 2026-02-04T00:20Z 571.2K followers, [---] engagements
"City of Cape Town faces community backlash over proposed R180m wall on N2 Hell Run The City of Cape Towns plan to build a R180-million wall along a section of the N2 highway near Cape Town International Airport has drawn opposition with critics citing a lack of consultation and"
X Link 2025-12-23T08:51Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Global estate planning: what you need to know Why is proper and timeous estate planning so importantEstate planning is a crucial part of ensuring the smooth intergenerational transfer of your wealth. Its important to remember that each persons"
X Link 2026-01-16T08:19Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Nigeria deploys troops after [---] killed in deadly Kwara village attack Nigeria"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:34Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Cape Town to spend R115m on wall to protect motorists on N2 hell run The City of Cape Town has passed an adjustment budget that will see R115m spent on building a security wall on the N2 Hell Run as well as pedestrian crossings improved lighting landscaping and ac"
X Link 2026-01-30T09:44Z 571.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Nigeria deploys troops after [---] killed in deadly Kwara village attack Nigeria"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:28Z 571.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Cape Town ANC councillor Lazola Gungxe gunned down after community meeting The ANC described Councillor Lazola Gungxe as not only a colleague but a comrade and a friend while the police say the motive for his murder is yet to be determined"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:12Z 571.3K followers, 21.9K engagements
"No plans for ICE immigration operations at Super Bowl officials say SAN FRANCISCO Feb [--] (Reuters) - National Football League and federal law enforcement officials said on Tuesday there were no planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations for Sunday"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:20Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"After Steenhuisens exit here are the front-runners for the DAs top job John Steenhuisens exit from the DA leadership race paves the way for new contenders like Geordin Hill-Lewis and Solly Msimanga"
X Link 2026-02-05T05:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Six Nations highlights the threats of England France before marquee showdowns with Boks Were only one week into the [----] Test season and already its clear to see how a few results might alter the wider rugby discourse"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:41Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Nobody cares rage Joburg residents as water outages worsen The current water outages in parts of Johannesburg caused by a multi-system failure have led to residents being without water for more than two weeks. Schools and businesses have been closed and resid"
X Link 2026-02-08T07:15Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Seahawks beat Patriots to win Super Bowl LX SANTA CLARA California Feb [--] (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks relied on a relentless defence to beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday denying the Patriots an NFL record seventh champion"
X Link 2026-02-09T06:00Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Table Mountain fire largely contained alleged arsonist arrested The City of Cape Town has confirmed that a suspect has been arrested in connection with a fire on Table Mountain over the weekend"
X Link 2024-12-30T12:06Z 571.3K followers, 12.4K engagements
"Three retired judges and a retired rear admiral to probe the Iranian navy ships fiasco Three retired judges and a retired rear admiral will conduct the Board of Inquiry into why President Cyril Ramaphosas orders for Iranian warships not to participate in a joint naval exercise earlier"
X Link 2026-01-29T04:22Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes At [--] Lara Markthaler is already carving her name into Olympic snow. Nicknamed Spunkiiiiii and recognisable by her trademark pink hair Lara heads to Milano Cortina to race the slalom and giant slalo"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:11Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Limpopo flood aftermath: Mbaulas resilience amid wreckage Three weeks have passed since regions in Limpopo and Mpumalanga were struck by extreme flooding. On a visit to Limpopo villages affected by the disaster Daily Maverick witnessed not only the destruct"
X Link 2026-02-06T06:43Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Behind the scenes of Steenhuisens dealmaking with the DA When it came to the prospect of John Steenhuisen potentially seeking a third term as party leader he was told: Jump or be pushed"
X Link 2026-02-04T06:15Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Farmers take foot-and-mouth disease fight to Steenhuisen as vaccine battle escalates Frustrated farmers are calling for the state to urgently allow foot-and-mouth disease vaccines to be acquired and administered privately. DA leader John Steenhuisen has hit back urging unity and warn"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:45Z 571.2K followers, 13.8K engagements
"How TFG (The Foschini Group) and YES are advancing transformation through talent development TFGs partnership with YES shows how structured youth employment can strengthen transformation goals while developing the next generation of diverse leaders for South Africas retail industry.Impact a"
X Link 2026-01-29T05:35Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Watch Wanted drug trafficker from Bulgaria is personal trainer at South African gym In [----] I reported on individuals from Bulgaria wanted in other countries over crime issues who may be in Cape Town South Africa. Now it turns out that one of them Stanislav Stamenov wanted by R"
X Link 2026-02-03T06:06Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Neverending Epstein nightmare abuse survivors shackled to a life stuck in survival mode I am a person not a thing in case you didnt realise. And I am exhausted from answering the same questions over and over. Write what you like.With those words Juliette Bryant ended our Zoom inte"
X Link 2026-01-25T15:46Z 571.3K followers, 42.1K engagements
"Davos Debrief: Making sense of a fractured global order Each January Davos becomes a proxy for the global mood. In [----] that mood was defined by candour. Leaders spoke openly about constraint disagreement and the erosion of predictability.In the Davos D"
X Link 2026-01-23T15:29Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Beware the crowded trade: why resilient fundamentals matter more than ever in [----] History shows that when cyclicals are priced as defensives and defensives as cyclicals a great rotation is rarely far away.Market leadership rotated sharply during [----]. Early in the year political"
X Link 2026-01-21T06:38Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"New Zealand celebrates national day with call to support Maori and preserve unity SYDNEY Feb [--] (Reuters) - New Zealand must continue to evolve in a way that empowers its Indigenous Maori while preserving national unity Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said as the country on Frid"
X Link 2026-02-06T05:42Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"The quiet innovation that could unlock mother-tongue education in SA The shared-facility model separates physical infrastructure from institutional identity. Multiple fully fledged schools each with its own language of instruction leadership governance and pedagogic"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:21Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Overcrowded classes in Gqeberha school expose municipal failure in education Walmer High School a top-performing township school in Gqeberha is struggling to cope with nearly [----] learners in classrooms built for half that number. Parents and pupils protested last week as m"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:09Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"How Gayton McKenzie's Department of Sport Arts and Culture's inaction cost J-Bay its premier surfing competition Surfing in South Africa was dealt a gnarly blow this week when it was announced that the countrys premier surfing event would not be returning to its shores this year.The World Surf League (WSL) anno"
X Link 2026-01-28T09:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"It felt like the death of the real me: South African survivor of Jeffrey Epsteins abuse tells her story Star-struck by Bill Clinton and Hollywood figures visiting South Africa in the company of a silver-haired man eager to see her modelling portfolio Juliette Bryant did not see the danger until it was"
X Link 2026-01-25T12:34Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Dirty politics rogue unit suspicions the case of convicted ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers The recent conviction of former Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers for fraud money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation now brings into question the motive"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:02Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Here's how SA can end hunger and malnutrition this year A bumper harvest is predicted for South Africa in [----]. The rains across our country have been uneven (too little in some parts harsh floods in others). But overall La Nia has blessed large parts"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:00Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Over budget and problem plagued the Winter Olympics begin The [----] Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina from 6-22 February will dominate the sporting narrative for the next two weeks and despite problems will provide welcome relief from the rest of the world"
X Link 2026-02-07T04:42Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Rising food prices leave low-income families struggling to meet basic nutritional needs Basic food prices continue to rise pushing essential items beyond the reach of those relying on the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:04Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"If Sibanye-Stillwater had not diversified it would have died by [----] CEO Following its successful turnaround of Lonmins Marikana operation Sibanye is now focused on unlocking the value embedded in its existing suite of assets"
X Link 2026-01-29T19:17Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Civil society body calls for Joburgs water crisis to be declared a national disaster The Water Crisis Committee has called on the government to declare Johannesburgs worsening water crisis a national disaster after a multisystem failure left parts of the city without water for more t"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:25Z 583.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Britain's Prince William to meet Saudi crown prince on official visit LONDON Feb [--] (Reuters) - Britain"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:27Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Government entities owe Joburg Water R628m see whos not paying their accounts Government departments and parastatals owe Joburg Water in excess of R600-million with more than half of this money being [--] days overdue"
X Link 2026-02-08T07:48Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Seahawks beat Patriots to win Super Bowl LX SANTA CLARA California Feb [--] (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks relied on a relentless defence to beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday denying the Patriots an NFL record seventh champion"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:33Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Bitget opens up stock futures for 24/7 trading Bitget the worlds largest Universal Exchange (UEX) has announced the upcoming launch of 24/7 trading for stock futures removing traditional market-hour constraints and giving traders uninterrupted"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:43Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Paul OSullivan set to challenge Mkhwanazis claims before Parliament's ad hoc committee Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan will be a witness before Parliaments ad hoc committee on Tuesday [--] February. His testimony is likely to delve into allegations of corruption at Crime Intellige"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:05Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"British American Tobacco prioritises London shareholders as SA industrial footprint withers British American Tobacco (BAT) is currently executing two very different strategies that when viewed together tell a cynical story of global capital optimisation.In South Africa the company is cutt"
X Link 2026-01-20T19:14Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"How Sanlam and YES are growing tourism through youth entrepreneurship A powerful partnership between Sanlam and YES is helping drive inclusive growth by empowering young South Africans while strengthening one of the countrys most dynamic sectors tourism. Impact at a"
X Link 2026-01-29T04:09Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"No funds no answers governments dark appeal against R400m damages award to Fred Daniel In November [----] six weeks after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria had declared a resounding victory for conservationist Fred Daniel in his decades-long legal battle with former depu"
X Link 2026-02-03T06:40Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground New records released by the US Department of Justice show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein seemed to have a particular affinity for South African women"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:09Z 571.2K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Nelson Mandela Bay faces 4700km water-pipe crisis as losses hit over 60% Due to the shortage of plumbers in the water services unit the metro takes between seven and [--] days to address water leaks instead of the ideal three days"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:13Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Former Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers faces imprisonment after conviction in landmark trial In a trial that lasted more than a decade ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers has been convicted of fraud money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation. Hi"
X Link 2026-02-04T23:29Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Paul OSullivan set to challenge Mkhwanazis claims before Parliament's ad hoc committee Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan will be a witness before Parliaments ad hoc committee on Tuesday [--] February. His testimony is likely to delve into allegations of corruption at Crime Intellige"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:40Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Trade tariffs and rail woes test SAs mining resilience The African Mining Indaba [----] kicked off in Cape Town on Monday [--] February which means (besides the fact that you will be stuck in traffic) youll also be seeing plenty of reporting from us on this"
X Link 2026-02-09T19:04Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Mbenenge sexual harassment tribunal: What the report and finding got wrong about neutrality The report by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal which found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge not guilty of impeachable conduct will shape how sexual harassment is discussed and understood in mont"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:35Z 571.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Civil society body calls for Joburgs water crisis to be declared a national disaster The Water Crisis Committee has called on the government to declare Johannesburgs worsening water crisis a national disaster after a multisystem failure left parts of the city without water for more t"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:52Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"If Sibanye-Stillwater had not diversified it would have died by [----] CEO Following its successful turnaround of Lonmins Marikana operation Sibanye is now focused on unlocking the value embedded in its existing suite of assets"
X Link 2026-01-30T06:28Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Trump signs extension of Africa duty-free trade program USTR says WASHINGTON Feb [--] (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law extending a preferential trade program for Africa through December [--] effective retroactively from September [--] 2025"
X Link 2026-02-05T00:52Z 571.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Nelson Mandela Bay youngsters take back their streets amid crime and municipal neglect In crime-hit Bloemendal Gqeberha a youth-led grassroots movement is cleaning streets creating opportunities and challenging gang dominance in a community where many feel neglected by the municipali"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:13Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes At [--] Lara Markthaler is already carving her name into Olympic snow. Nicknamed Spunkiiiiii and recognisable by her trademark pink hair Lara heads to Milano Cortina to race the slalom and giant slalo"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:41Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"SAs Davos trade pitch highlights export growth and economic reforms I attended this years World Economic Forum in Davos and the central theme in many conversations I had and in the various panel discussions centred on geopolitics and trade. The presence of US Presid"
X Link 2026-01-23T07:37Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Venezuelan opposition politician Guanipa freed as prisoner releases continue Feb [--] (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been freed from jail his family said in a statement on Sunday the latest high-profile release by the government in Caracas"
X Link 2026-02-09T00:39Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition lawmakers say WASHINGTON Feb [--] (Reuters) - Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions at a deposition before the U.S. House"
X Link 2026-02-10T00:20Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground New records released by the US Department of Justice show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein seemed to have a particular affinity for South African women"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:11Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"South Africans start trickling back to Gauteng as property demand shifts South Africans are realising that the grass isnt always greener in Cape Town. Rising costs and infrastructure woes are driving many back to Johannesburg"
X Link 2026-01-22T12:16Z 571.3K followers, 58.5K engagements
"Paul OSullivan set to challenge Mkhwanazis claims before Parliament's ad hoc committee Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan will be a witness before Parliaments ad hoc committee on Tuesday [--] February. His testimony is likely to delve into allegations of corruption at Crime Intellige"
X Link 2026-02-10T03:35Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"A year later theres been no inquiry into the death of [--] SANDF members in DRC Analysts suspect the SANDF is evading a probe into its mistakes"
X Link 2026-02-06T17:18Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"What happens next in the DA if Steenhuisen goes Multiple DA sources are confirming that John Steenhuisen will announce on Wednesday [--] February [----] that he is not seeking a third term as party leader though he seems hell-bent on denying it unti"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:14Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"No funds no answers governments dark appeal against R400m damages award to Fred Daniel In November [----] six weeks after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria had declared a resounding victory for conservationist Fred Daniel in his decades-long legal battle with former depu"
X Link 2026-02-03T06:49Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Johannesburg Development Agency CEO still at work after being arrested and charged Johannesburg Development Agency boss Themba Mathibe was arrested on money laundering charges last week yet he is still in his post"
X Link 2026-02-03T04:41Z 571.3K followers, 10.3K engagements
"Revealed: Jacob Zumas intimate dinner with Jeffrey Epstein Hidden among the latest disclosures from the US Justice Department are emails relating to an intimate dinner organised by the late sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein for Jacob Zuma in London in 2010"
X Link 2026-01-31T19:51Z 571.2K followers, 18.4K engagements
"Cape Town ANC councillor Lazola Gungxe gunned down after community meeting The ANC described Councillor Lazola Gungxe as not only a colleague but a comrade and a friend while the police say the motive for his murder is yet to be determined"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:11Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Plea to support Africas game rangers as conflict spreads to more parks The Game Rangers Association of Africa is calling on governments funders and conservation groups to lend more support to wildlife rangers across the continent following an increasing number of attack"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:21Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Revealed: Jacob Zumas intimate dinner with Jeffrey Epstein Hidden among the latest disclosures from the US Justice Department are emails relating to an intimate dinner organised by the late sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein for Jacob Zuma in London in 2010"
X Link 2026-01-31T18:54Z 571.3K followers, 160.2K engagements
"Dean Macpherson says Steenhuisen would have won DA election but put the country first Dean Macpherson praises John Steenhuisens decision to step back from the DA leadership race emphasising his commitment to addressing the foot-and-mouth disease crisis"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:27Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Former Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers faces imprisonment after conviction in landmark trial In a trial that lasted more than a decade ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers has been convicted of fraud money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation. Hi"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:31Z 571.2K followers, [---] engagements
"High-flying former Kruger ranger claims he was framed for rhino poaching Once hailed as the Crown Prince of the Kruger former regional ranger Rodney Landela has taken the stand insisting he was framed for the killing of a white rhino in July [----]. As the State marshals"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:32Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"N2 hell run: Something there is that doesnt love a wall As poet Robert Frost so eloquently reminds us a wall no matter how well-intentioned is never neutral. It divides separates and symbolises power as much as protection"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:39Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Group RA versus cash: which one is the smarter financial choice Looking at the numbers the more savvy choice to grow your money becomes obvious. But as always it depends on your personal circumstances"
X Link 2026-01-31T10:57Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Thousands protest Israeli President Herzog's visit to Australia SYDNEY Feb [--] (Reuters) - Thousands gathered across Australia on Monday to protest the arrival of Israeli President Isaac Herzog who is on a multi-city trip aimed at expressing solidarity with Austra"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:36Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"IN FULL: Read John Steenhuisens moonshot mission accomplished speech Here is the speech delivered by John Steenhuisen on [--] February [----] in eThekwini in which he announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term as DA federal leader at the partys forthcomi"
X Link 2026-02-04T16:28Z 571.2K followers, 28.5K engagements
"How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground New records released by the US Department of Justice show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein seemed to have a particular affinity for South African women"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:08Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Beyond viral outrage the need for proactive governance in South Africa In South Africa reliance on social media-driven accountability highlights a governance crisis where public outrage drives reactive policing but fails to prevent crime raising concerns about equality and institutional effectiveness in addressing violence and insecurity"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:00Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"US condemns South Africas expulsion of Israeli diplomat The United States on Tuesday condemned South Africas decision to expel Israels top diplomat last week calling it grievance politics"
X Link 2026-02-04T09:22Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"A sealed universe: South African survivor recalls Jeffrey Epsteins desert fortress Not only did Zorro Ranch isolate his victims it also hosted scientists and celebrities flown in to listen to his warped and grandiose ambitions. Now state senators are calling for a truth commission"
X Link 2026-02-01T10:24Z 571.3K followers, 11.1K engagements
"Former French minister Lang summoned over Epstein links source says Pressure rose on Friday on former French culture minister Jack Lang to resign as president of the Arab World Institute over his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after he was summon"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:24Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Farewell to a South African hero Professor Renfrew Christie Born in [----] in Johannesburg Renfrew Christie grew up in boarding houses and the less salubrious parts of town as his mother struggled to make ends meet after his father died while he was still a"
X Link 2025-12-24T12:27Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Guardiola fends off speculation on his Manchester City future after a decade at the helm Despite Pep Guardiola being contractually bound to Manchester City until [----] speculation on his future is once again rife this season"
X Link 2026-02-06T05:50Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Tubed and tossed into a river: the apartheid-style torture murdered Marius van der Merwe witnessed Murdered Madlanga Inquiry witness Marius Vlam van der Merwe last month set out for the panel the horrifying scene he encountered early one morning after being called out to an operation in Salli"
X Link 2026-01-29T09:56Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Limpopo flood aftermath: Mbaulas resilience amid wreckage Three weeks have passed since regions in Limpopo and Mpumalanga were struck by extreme flooding. On a visit to Limpopo villages affected by the disaster Daily Maverick witnessed not only the destruct"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:55Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"As Japan's Takaichi creates election history only markets stand in her way TOKYO Feb [--] (Reuters) - The biggest landslide win in postwar history has given Japan"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:28Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Absence of trees in poor urban areas reflects uneven patterns of environmental investment The more I travel and conduct research the more I observe a striking difference between urban settlements and disenfranchised communities on the peripheries of affluent modernised areas: the conspic"
X Link 2026-02-08T07:18Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Fast-track solar plan crumbles as risks to endangered vultures come to light Environment Minister Willie Aucamp has torn up the fast-track approval for a solar power farm in Limpopo after environmental consultants who flagged the high risks to vultures were replaced by new con"
X Link 2026-02-03T12:49Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"A sealed universe: South African survivor recalls Jeffrey Epsteins desert fortress Not only did Zorro Ranch isolate his victims it also hosted scientists and celebrities flown in to listen to his warped and grandiose ambitions. Now state senators are calling for a truth commission"
X Link 2026-02-01T12:08Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Brandfort: Place of hollow forgetting and shallow remembering Brandfort in the Free State has a rich and painful history. It is where Winnie Mandela and Hendrik Verwoerd intersect in time and space where the British set up concentration camps during the Boer war. It was also home to our early ancestors"
X Link 2025-11-16T17:00Z 571.3K followers, 12.9K engagements
"Top cop covertly assassinated in [----] after uncovering billion-rand corruption says former colleague When Deputy National Police Commissioner of Crime Detection Sindile Mfazi died in [----] the government attributed it to Covid-19 complications. Now a former colleague of his has told Parliament that"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:09Z 571.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Dirty politics rogue unit suspicions the case of convicted ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers The recent conviction of former Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers for fraud money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation now brings into question the motive"
X Link 2026-02-08T20:39Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Philanthropic hunters plan to sell rhino horns heads to Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Appeal has been asked to untangle a complex knot of legal questions that have emerged in a controversial court case about rhino horn trading. The ruling opens the door for South A"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:32Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"SPONSORED CONTENT: One-size-fits-all estate planning doesn't work for offshore assets. From "situs taxes" to forced heirship see how Sanlam Private Wealth helps you navigate global complexities. #OffshoreAssets #WealthManagement #Sanlam https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-04-global-estate-planning-what-you-need-to-know/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-04-global-estate-planning-what-you-need-to-know/"
X Link 2026-01-16T08:19Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"British American Tobacco prioritises London shareholders as SA industrial footprint withers https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/british-american-tobacco-prioritises-lonses-london-shareholders-as-sa-industrial/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1768933314 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/british-american-tobacco-prioritises-lonses-london-shareholders-as-sa-industrial/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1768933314"
X Link 2026-01-20T19:14Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"SPONSORED CONTENT: [----] Market Warning: Beware the crowded trade. While mega-cap tech dominates Clyde Rossouw (Ninety One) highlights a "cognitive dissonance" in valuations. #Investing #StockMarket #NinetyOne https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-20-beware-the-crowded-trade-why-resilient-fnt-fundamentals-matter-more-than-ever-in/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-20-beware-the-crowded-trade-why-resilient-fnt-fundamentals-matter-more-than-ever-in/"
X Link 2026-01-21T06:38Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"SPONSORED CONTENT: Davos 2026: Adaptability is the new certainty. Investec's Fani Titi Lyndon Subroyen and Chris Holdsworth unpack the fractured global order. Listen to the Davos Debrief series. #Davos2026 #Investec #GlobalMarkets https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-23-davos-debrief-making-sense-of-a-fractured-global-order/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-23-davos-debrief-making-sense-of-a-fractured-global-order/"
X Link 2026-01-23T15:29Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"It felt like the death of the real me: South African survivor of Jeffrey Epsteins abuse tells her story https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/he-fed-off-the-terror-south-african-survivor-of-jeffrey-epsteins-abuse-tells-her/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769364250 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/he-fed-off-the-terror-south-african-survivor-of-jeffrey-epsteins-abuse-tells-her/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769364250"
X Link 2026-01-25T18:10Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"How Gayton McKenzie's Department of Sport Arts and Culture's inaction cost J-Bay its premier surfing competition https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/how-gayton-mckenzies-department-of-sportort-arts-and-cultures-inaction-cost-jbay/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769589879 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/how-gayton-mckenzies-department-of-sportort-arts-and-cultures-inaction-cost-jbay/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769589879"
X Link 2026-01-28T09:02Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"SPONSORED CONTENT: Tourism is the engine youth are the energy. Sanlam and YES have created over [----] jobs and supported [--] youth SMMEs through the Y4T and Y4B programs. R75m has already been injected back into the economy. #YES4Youth #Sanlam #SAEconomy https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-25-how-sanlam-and-yes-are-growing-tourism-through-youth-entrepreneurship/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-25-how-sanlam-and-yes-are-growing-tourism-through-youth-entrepreneurship/"
X Link 2026-01-29T04:09Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"If Sibanye-Stillwater had not diversified it would have died by [----] CEO https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/if-sibanyestillwater-had-not-diversified-it-would-have-died-by-2028-ceo/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769710362 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/if-sibanyestillwater-had-not-diversified-it-would-have-died-by-2028-ceo/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769710362"
X Link 2026-01-29T19:17Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"SPONSORED CONTENT: Bitget is opening 24/7 trading for stock futures starting February [--]. No more waiting for the opening bell to trade NVDA TSLA or AAPL. Access global equities anytime and respond to news in real-time. #Bitget #Stocks #247Trading https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-30-bitget-opens-up-stock-futures-for-247-trading/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-30-bitget-opens-up-stock-futures-for-247-trading/"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:43Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Group RA versus cash: which one is the smarter financial choice https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/group-ra-versus-cash-which-one-is-the-smarter-financial-choice/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769834221 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/group-ra-versus-cash-which-one-is-the-smarter-financial-choice/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769834221"
X Link 2026-01-31T10:57Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-31-revealed-jacob-zumas-intimate-dinner-with-jeffrey-epstein/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-31-revealed-jacob-zumas-intimate-dinner-with-jeffrey-epstein/"
X Link 2026-01-31T18:54Z 571.3K followers, 45.1K engagements
"A sealed universe: South African survivor recalls Jeffrey Epsteins desert fortress https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/a-sealed-universe-south-african-survivorsurvivor-recalls-jeffrey-epsteins-desert/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769940538 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/a-sealed-universe-south-african-survivorsurvivor-recalls-jeffrey-epsteins-desert/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769940538"
X Link 2026-02-01T10:24Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Watch Wanted drug trafficker from Bulgaria is personal trainer at South African gym https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/watch-wanted-drug-trafficker-from-bulgaria-is-personal-trainer-at-south-african/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770092286 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/watch-wanted-drug-trafficker-from-bulgaria-is-personal-trainer-at-south-african/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770092286"
X Link 2026-02-03T06:06Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"No funds no answers governments dark appeal against R400m damages award to Fred Daniel https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-funds-no-answers-governments-dark-aprk-appeal-against-r306m-damages-award-to/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770101351 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-funds-no-answers-governments-dark-aprk-appeal-against-r306m-damages-award-to/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770101351"
X Link 2026-02-03T06:49Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770124244 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770124244"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:41Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-how-jeffrey-epstein-used-south-africa-as-his-hunting-ground/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-how-jeffrey-epstein-used-south-africa-as-his-hunting-ground/"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:09Z 571.3K followers, 11K engagements
"Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-teen-sensation-lara-markthaler-takes-south-africa-to-the-olympic-slopes/"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:11Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Cape Town ANC councillor Lazola Gungxe gunned down after community meeting https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-cape-town-anc-councillor-lazola-gungxe-gunned-down-after-community-meeting/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-cape-town-anc-councillor-lazola-gungxe-gunned-down-after-community-meeting/"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:12Z 571.3K followers, 21.8K engagements
"What happens next in the DA if Steenhuisen goes https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-what-happens-next-in-the-da-if-steenhuisen-goes/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-what-happens-next-in-the-da-if-steenhuisen-goes/"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:14Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"No plans for ICE immigration operations at Super Bowl officials say https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-plans-for-ice-immigration-operations-at-super-bowl-officials-say/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770178422 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/no-plans-for-ice-immigration-operations-at-super-bowl-officials-say/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770178422"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:20Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Behind the scenes of Steenhuisens dealmaking with the DA https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-behind-the-scenes-of-steenhuisens-dealmaking-with-the-da/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770185709 http://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-03-behind-the-scenes-of-steenhuisens-dealmaking-with-the-da/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770185709 http://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0"
X Link 2026-02-04T06:15Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"US condemns South Africa's expulsion of Israeli diplomat https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/us-condemns-south-africas-expulsion-of-israeli-diplomat/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770189589 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/us-condemns-south-africas-expulsion-of-israeli-diplomat/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770189589"
X Link 2026-02-04T09:22Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Rising food prices leave low-income families struggling to meet basic nutritional needs https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/rising-food-prices-leave-lowincome-families-struggling-to-meet-basic-nutritional/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770205365 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/rising-food-prices-leave-lowincome-families-struggling-to-meet-basic-nutritional/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770205365"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:04Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Nigeria deploys troops after [---] killed in deadly Kwara village attack https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nigeria-deploys-troops-after-170-killed-in-deadly-kwara-village-attack/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770297453 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nigeria-deploys-troops-after-170-killed-in-deadly-kwara-village-attack/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770297453"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:34Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Guardiola fends off speculation on his Manchester City future after a decade at the helm https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/guardiola-fends-off-speculation-on-his-mmanchester-city-future-after-a-decade-at/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770356415 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/guardiola-fends-off-speculation-on-his-mmanchester-city-future-after-a-decade-at/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770356415"
X Link 2026-02-06T05:50Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Philanthropic hunters plan to sell rhino horns heads to Supreme Court https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/philanthropic-hunters-plan-to-sell-rhino-horns-heads-to-supreme-court/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363725 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/philanthropic-hunters-plan-to-sell-rhino-horns-heads-to-supreme-court/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363725"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:32Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Over budget and plagued by problems the [----] Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are here https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/over-budget-and-plagued-by-problems-the-2026-milano-cortina-winter-olympics-are/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770438027 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/over-budget-and-plagued-by-problems-the-2026-milano-cortina-winter-olympics-are/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770438027"
X Link 2026-02-07T04:42Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Absence of trees in poor urban areas reflects uneven patterns of environmental investment https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/absence-of-trees-in-poor-urban-areas-refeflects-uneven-patterns-of-environmental/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770438030 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/absence-of-trees-in-poor-urban-areas-refeflects-uneven-patterns-of-environmental/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770438030"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:38Z 571.3K followers, 19.6K engagements
"The quiet innovation that could unlock mother-tongue education in SA https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/the-quiet-innovation-that-could-unlock-mothertongue-education-in-sa/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363762 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/the-quiet-innovation-that-could-unlock-mothertongue-education-in-sa/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363762"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:21Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Nelson Mandela Bay youngsters take back their streets amid crime and municipal neglect https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nelson-mandela-bay-youngsters-take-back-k-their-streets-amid-crime-and-municipal/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363753 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/nelson-mandela-bay-youngsters-take-back-k-their-streets-amid-crime-and-municipal/utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770363753"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:13Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Proteas fired up by Test success in quest for T20 World Cup triumph https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/proteas-fired-up-by-test-success-in-quest-for-t20-world-cup-triumph/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770547650 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/proteas-fired-up-by-test-success-in-quest-for-t20-world-cup-triumph/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770547650"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:54Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Proteas fired up by Test success in quest for T20 World Cup triumph https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/proteas-fired-up-by-test-success-in-quest-for-t20-world-cup-triumph/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770568890 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/proteas-fired-up-by-test-success-in-quest-for-t20-world-cup-triumph/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770568890"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:54Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Seahawks beat Patriots to win Super Bowl LX https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/seahawks-beat-patriots-to-win-super-bowl-lx/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770613730 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/seahawks-beat-patriots-to-win-super-bowl-lx/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770613730"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:33Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Britain's Prince William to meet Saudi crown prince on official visit https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/britains-prince-william-to-meet-saudi-crown-prince-on-official-visit/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770642925 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/britains-prince-william-to-meet-saudi-crown-prince-on-official-visit/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770642925"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:27Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Thousands protest Israeli President Herzog's visit to Australia https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/thousands-protest-israeli-president-herzogs-visit-to-australia/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770642926 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/thousands-protest-israeli-president-herzogs-visit-to-australia/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770642926"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:36Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Trade tariffs and rail woes test SAs mining resilience https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/trade-tariffs-and-rail-woes-test-sas-mining-resilience/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770661716 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/trade-tariffs-and-rail-woes-test-sas-mining-resilience/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770661716"
X Link 2026-02-09T19:04Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Britain's Prince William to meet Saudi crown prince on official visit https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/britains-prince-william-to-meet-saudi-crown-prince-on-official-visit/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770697084 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/britains-prince-william-to-meet-saudi-crown-prince-on-official-visit/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770697084"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:10Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Paul OSullivan set to challenge Mkhwanazis claims before Parliament's ad hoc committee https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/paul-osullivan-set-to-challenge-mkhwanazwanazis-claims-before-parliaments-ad-hoc/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770696276 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/paul-osullivan-set-to-challenge-mkhwanazwanazis-claims-before-parliaments-ad-hoc/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770696276"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:40Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"SPONSORED CONTENT: Shift to a 90-day execution sprint for Q1 [----]. 30-min weekly reviews [--] high-leverage moves and a 7-number scoreboard that decides where the money goes. #GetSet #90DaySprint #2026Strategy https://shrtlink.ai/okpD https://shrtlink.ai/okpD"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:45Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Joburg pays R9.2m monthly for suspended Rea Vaya services while residents left in limbo https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/joburg-picks-up-monthly-r92m-bill-for-sull-for-suspended-rea-vaya-services-while/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769622813 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/joburg-picks-up-monthly-r92m-bill-for-sull-for-suspended-rea-vaya-services-while/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769622813"
X Link 2026-01-28T18:51Z 571.3K followers, 236K engagements
"Cape Town school hosts alternative water polo event after original festival axed https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/cape-town-school-hosts-alternative-water-polo-event-after-original-festival-axed/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770904734 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/cape-town-school-hosts-alternative-water-polo-event-after-original-festival-axed/utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770904734"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:17Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Loaded for Bear: SA wheat farming may be on the brink of collapse what can be done Grain SAs mission is to support grain farmers so some skeptics may see this as alarmist. But Grain SA is not known for hyperbole. And commercial farming is an extremely risky and capital-intensive b"
X Link 2026-02-06T04:45Z 571.3K followers, 11.4K engagements
"Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2300-mile journey WASHINGTON Feb [--] (Reuters) - Draped in burnt-orange robes two dozen Buddhist monks arrived in Washington D.C. on Tuesday on a 2300-mile "Walk for Peace" a self-described spiritual jou"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:13Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"AirFryday: Southern fried chicken in your air fryer two ways I bought a chunky plastic bag of Southern fried chicken pre-cooked to be finished in an air fryer chop-chop. Then I read the small print"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:05Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"No funds no answers governments dark appeal against R400m damages award to Fred Daniel In November [----] six weeks after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria had declared a resounding victory for conservationist Fred Daniel in his decades-long legal battle with former depu"
X Link 2026-02-03T03:42Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"R400bn to fix failing municipal water services in SA DWS Despite repeated requests dozens of failing municipalities have still not submitted plans to the Department of Water and Sanitation to address their deteriorating water services"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:40Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"R20bn gamble to rewrite SAs rules of black empowerment New B-BBEE codes are intended to incentivise businesses to contribute their ESD capital to a state-managed Transformation Fund which aims to raise an initial R20-billion"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:00Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Organised extraction: Congos conflict began with minerals not myths The Democratic Republic of Congo conflict is a resource war driven by mineral extraction not just myths. Violence became entrenched as control over gold coltan and other minerals proved economically"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:09Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Desperate measures Joburg residents pushed to the brink after days and even weeks without water Melville: [--] days without water. Brixton: [--] days without water. Parktown West: [--] days without water. Vrededorp: [--] days without water. Mayfair: [--] days without water. Greenside: [--] days without wate"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:45Z 571.3K followers, 23K engagements
"Tubed and tossed into a river: the apartheid-style torture murdered Marius van der Merwe witnessed The nonchalant alleged torture and killing of a cornered hijacking suspect by rogue law enforcement officials in Brakpan in June [----] casts a long shadow over the countrys security and law enforcement sectors"
X Link 2025-12-08T07:34Z 571.3K followers, 283K engagements
"R3.3bn spent on infrastructure improvements yet water remains a scarce resource for residents of Giyani Greater Giyani Local Municipality has been enduring chronic water shortages stemming from a multi-billion rand waterworks project in the area that after seven years is not even halfway complete. Re"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:05Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"City of Ekurhuleni leaked memo flags poor supply chain management in R320m fleet tender With allegations of unpaid former suppliers new suppliers not meeting requirements and the tender being rigged forensic auditor and fraud risk management consultant Bart Henderson talks of"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:57Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Johannesburg Development Agency CEO still at work after being arrested and charged Johannesburg Development Agency boss Themba Mathibe was arrested on money laundering charges last week yet he is still in his post"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:11Z 571.3K followers, 55.4K engagements
"Table Mountain Killer sentenced to two life terms for Silvermine murders The judge called the murders targeted and cruel saying the killer had terrorised the Silvermine area above Fish Hoek for a year"
X Link 2024-12-22T08:02Z 571.3K followers, 20.6K engagements
"Angola's Endiama seeks to raise diamond output further after [----] record Angola"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:17Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"NPA thrown lifeline in Cholota extradition ruling The extradition from the US of former Free State premier Ace Magashules former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota was unlawful but she must still face the law the Constitutional Court ruled on Friday"
X Link 2026-02-07T07:00Z 571.3K followers, 26.4K engagements
"Organised extraction: Congos conflict began with minerals not myths The Democratic Republic of Congo conflict is a resource war driven by mineral extraction not just myths. Violence became entrenched as control over gold coltan and other minerals proved economically"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:17Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Joburgs water infrastructure a picture of decline and underinvestment Protests in Coronationville and Westbury highlighted the fragility of the Commando system reflecting the poor state of the citys other water systems"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:40Z 571.3K followers, 21.9K engagements
"Gayton vs Goliath: McKenzie battles to prove art veto power Minister Gayton McKenzies legal counsel insisted he had the legal right to veto artist Gabrielle Goliaths participation in the [----] Venice Biennale. He struggled however to show contractual proof"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:27Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Joburg mayoral race: Herman Mashaba hints at return Herman Mashaba may put his name in the hat for Johannesburg mayor pledging to tackle crumbling infrastructure revive the inner city and collapse municipal entities. Referring to political opponents"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:14Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day: Nelson Mandelas walk to freedom Nelson Mandela spent [--] years in prison on Robben Island at Pollsmoor and finally at Victor Verster. On [--] February [----] amid mounting domestic unrest and growing international pressure President"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:14Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Gayton vs Goliath ministers machinations to cancel Venice Biennale artwork head for court showdown Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie moved to replace Gabrielle Goliaths Venice Biennale artwork Elegy citing political concerns but missed court deadlines. Email evidence shows attempts to r"
X Link 2026-02-11T04:56Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"OSullivan claims he spent his own money to make South Africa 'safer' Money matters took centre stage when forensic investigator Paul OSullivan faced Parliaments ad hoc committee for a second day. He said the Crime Intelligence units slush fund was the root of consta"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:28Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Growth spurt of data centres could threaten SAs electricity and water supply Hype and hope are running high with the spread of artificial intelligence. But is South Africa paying sufficient attention to the risk of a potentially explosive demand for electricity and water by th"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:57Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Behind the scenes of Steenhuisens dealmaking with the DA When it came to the prospect of John Steenhuisen potentially seeking a third term as party leader he was told: Jump or be pushed"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:11Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"AfriForums claim of [---] race-based laws in SA does not stand up to even cursory examination The claim that South Africa has [---] active racial laws on the statute books is seriously misleading containing many laws that can only be seen as race-based through deeply ideological eyes"
X Link 2025-03-20T04:40Z 571.3K followers, 89.3K engagements
"Swimming SA ducks blame for defunct High Performance Centre Swimming South Africa claims the near-apocalyptic state of the Franschhoek High Performance Centre is due to external factors. The facts dont support this position and has led to many more questions"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:22Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"When the real leaks arent in the pipes Residents are left counting drops while taps gush from the wrong sources corruption neglect incompetence and zero accountability"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:46Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"LIVE: Ramaphosa moves Mashatile to take personal charge of water crisis Live updates and commentary from President Cyril Ramaphosas [----] State of the Nation Address"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:04Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Joburg Water confirms unprotected strike as Day Zero crisis deepens A dispute over how bonuses have been paid to Johannesburg Water employees appears to have slowed down repair work across the city. The South African Municipal Workers Union is adamant that it is neith"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:16Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Cape Towns Mining Indaba hypes investment while many bear the cost As Cape Town hosts another African Mining Indaba awash with promises of renewal and investment the gap between the mining sectors rhetoric and its real economic contribution has never been wider. Be"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:24Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"It is un-South African to bar migrants from hospitals says Ramaphosa Following a court ruling against the xenophobic organisation Operation Dudula President Cyril Ramaphosa said such groups dont represent SAs values"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:43Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"I was never a foreign agent in SA forensic investigator Paul OSullivan denies spy suspicion Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan has told Parliaments ad hoc committee there have been about [--] attempts on his life in [--] years. And he has insisted that while he has worked in law-enforcing ar"
X Link 2026-02-11T03:58Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Major SA data centre expansion plans emerge set to more than double current power demand South Africa is on the cusp of a hyperscale data-centre boom that could add another [----] MW to national electricity demand driven by massive expansion plans from Teraco and newcomer Cavaleros along"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:49Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Gayton vs Goliath ministers machinations to cancel Venice Biennale artwork head for court showdown Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie moved to replace Gabrielle Goliaths Venice Biennale artwork Elegy citing political concerns but missed court deadlines. Email evidence shows attempts to r"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:33Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"I was never a foreign agent in SA forensic investigator Paul OSullivan denies spy suspicion Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan has told Parliaments ad hoc committee there have been about [--] attempts on his life in [--] years. And he has insisted that while he has worked in law-enforcing ar"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:25Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"BRICS members are moving along on trade matters leaving SA behind South Africa lags in trade negotiations while BRICS peers advance. Urgent action is needed to secure its economic future amid shifting global markets"
X Link 2026-01-27T14:41Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Super Bowl LX sets U.S. media record; Bad Bunny draws 4B+ social views Super Bowl LX was the second-most watched show in United States TV history and set a domestic record for peak viewership the NFL revealed Tuesday"
X Link 2026-02-11T06:15Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Australia charges teenager over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog SYDNEY Feb [--] (Reuters) - An Australian teenager has been charged for allegedly making online death threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog ahead of his upcoming visit to Australia"
X Link 2026-02-05T05:07Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Sibanye Valterrra and JM team up to find new applications and markets for PGMs A couple of things are at play here. PGM prices are currently on the rebound. But this is off a low base after being depressed for years a state of affairs that is partly a consequence of the indust"
X Link 2026-02-11T06:55Z 571.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Barbie Kyagulanyis ordeal: How love animates Ugandas struggle for meaningful democracy good governance As Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine demonstrated in the face of a brutal raid on her home love can be a driving force behind so many ideals perspectives and noble caus"
X Link 2026-02-09T05:03Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Who went to Paris with Paul Water tanker tenderpreneur joined Deputy President Mashatiles business entourage Sibuyile Magingxa co-winner in Joburgs R263m water tanker contract and his romantic partner Lesedi Phala were part of the SA delegation. Their presence absent from official records but captured in photos and video alongside Mashatile exposes a deeper problem: access without accountability and t"
X Link 2025-06-19T05:23Z 571.3K followers, [----] engagements
"When world turns away SAs social fabric starts to fray South Africa faces a quiet social crisis as receding international funding weakens civil society. This erosion of social infrastructure threatens long-term stability increasing future costs for healt"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:07Z 571.3K followers, [--] engagements
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