Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump suggested that one of his most vociferous critics, Liz Cheney, would be less of a “war hawk” if she experienced ... Show more
Trump Invokes Violent Rhetoric Against Cheney, Drawing Blowback
Trump Invokes Violent Rhetoric Against Cheney, Drawing Blowback
Perhaps the most consequential election in US history will be taking place on 5 November, and its outcome is anyone’s guess. Although, if we are being honest ... Show more
AmeriKKKa on full electoral-historical display - what will die first and most painfully is the 'idea' of America AmeriKKKa on full display - what will die first and most painfully is the 'idea' of America
AmeriKKKa on full electoral-historical display - what will die first and most painfully is the 'idea' of America AmeriKKKa on full display - what will die first and most painfully is the 'idea' of America
Analyst Sees UK Builder Value After Worst Day Since Truss Budget: Morgan Stanley analysts said they favor buying more UK homebuilder stocks ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-analyst-sees-uk-builder-value-after-worst-day-since-truss-budget/
This year’s choice for the Nobel Prize in Literature has been praised almost unanimously, unlike previous winners.
👉 Han Kang: Innovative author worthy of Nobel Prize in Literature
The perfect song for... a Saturday Night
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-02-the-perfect-song-for-a-saturday-night/
Fatoumata Diawara — a psychedelic journey through sound and spirit at Joy of Jazz
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The withdrawal of corruption charges against former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa does not mean the automatic resumption of his duties as a ... Show more
State Capture-related corruption charges withdrawn against Kodwa and co-accused
State Capture-related corruption charges withdrawn against Kodwa and co-accused
Quick Glance: Corruption Case Against Zizi Kodwa Dropped
- The corruption case against Zizi Kodwa and Jehan Mackay has been dropped.
- Both defendants appeared briefly in court, where the state alleged Kodwa received R1.68 million from Mackay.
- The decision to withdraw the charges was based on successful representations made by both accused to the director of public prosecutions.
- The National Prosecuting Authority stated that the interests of justice and changing circumstances were taken into account in the DPP's decision.
South Africa’s 2-0 series win over Bangladesh has shown the growth the Proteas side has made in the Test arena.
👉 Proteas Test side maturing into formidable outfit with bat and ball
Nova Scotia blueberry grunt is a simple recipe for a sweet South African tooth: This simple blueberry grunt recipe from Nova Scotia is always a hit with my South ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-nova-scotia-blueberry-grunt-is-a-simple-recipe-for-a-sweet-south-african-tooth/
Castle of Good Hope occupiers evicted under court order: The group had been living there since 2020, but the high court recently granted an order to evict them.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-castle-of-good-hope-occupiers-evicted-under-court-order/
Neither left wing nor right wing – you’ll only find spicy wings here: When the end of the world happens and billionaires are trying to escape the civil wars ...
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Turkey and Africa — Deciphering Erdoğan’s intentions, beyond trade, investment and mediation
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-behind-turkeys-expanding-footprint-in-africa/
Durban’s Adam Robinson is rightly puffed-up about his new pastries book: Four years after his A Book About Bread became a staple in many South African kitchens ...
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JAKARTA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google due to rules requiring the use of locally ... Show more
Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Quick Glance: Indonesia Imposes Sales Ban on Google Pixel Smartphones
- Indonesia has prohibited the sale of Google Pixel smartphones for not meeting local content requirements.
- The Ministry of Industry stated that Google must obtain local content certification to resume sales.
- This ban follows the restriction on iPhone 16 sales after Apple failed to meet a $95 million investment commitment.
- The regulation mandates companies to source 40% of components locally, achievable through manufacturing or investments in innovation.
Joburg’s Daredevil Run, and more from around the world
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SA’s electric fences kill 2,000 pangolins a year – meet the heroes trying to save them
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-31-sas-electric-fences-kill-2000-pangolins-a-year-meet-the-heroes-trying-to-save-them/
Botswana’s ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule: GABORONE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Friday conceded defeat after ...
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A rare thing has happened on the Cape dining scene. A restaurant has emerged that manages to offer high-end cuisine in a space where you feel you’re in a vibey ... Show more
Shy ingredients shine at the Cape’s new restaurant to beat
Shy ingredients shine at the Cape’s new restaurant to beat
Why the Wilgenhof debate matters
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Chris Brown controversy – Readers share views on whether R&B singer’s sold-out Johannesburg shows should be canned
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-chris-brown-controversy-readers-share-views-on-whether-rb-singers-sold-out-johannesburg-shows-should-be-canned/
Passing the baton — The BMW M Fest and Hyundai Staria panel van: While the journalist lugged a 700kg load in a Hyundai Staria panel van, her son got to execute ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-31-passing-the-baton-bmw-m-fest-and-hyundai-staria-panel-van/
Hellboy: The Crooked Man — visceral horror experience that ultimately falls further from grace
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-hellboy-the-crooked-man-visceral-horror-experience-that-ultimately-falls-further-from-grace/
A couple have taken their two year challenge for equity in parental leave to the Constitutional Court. The landmark case has implications for same-sex ... Show more
Parental leave – Couple’s challenge to laws heads to Constitutional Court
Parental leave – Couple’s challenge to laws heads to Constitutional Court
The next time the industry laments the sugar tax, pay attention to what it doesn’t say.
👉 Balancing act: Will South Africa’s sugar tax survive amid industry pressure and health concerns?
Pursuit of profit for profit’s sake has left humanity in terrible shape: The squandering of trust and the exponential growth of cynicism can all be laid at the ...
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Freedom fighter Basil February laid to rest in SA at last, more than five decades after his death on foreign soil
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-freedom-fighter-basil-february-laid-to-rest-at-last-in-sa-more-than-five-decades-after-his-death-on-foreign-soil/
VALENCIA/GODELLETA, Spain, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The death toll from devastating flashfloodsineastern Spain climbed to 158 on Thursday ... Show more
Death toll in Spain’s floods rises to 158, among Europe’s worst storm disasters
Death toll in Spain’s floods rises to 158, among Europe’s worst storm disasters
PSL elections – At 76, Irvin Khoza is set for another four years as boss: The PSL released its list of nominees for executive committee positions before the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-psl-elections-khoza-set-for-another-four-years-as-boss/
The Khan and the king power struggle — Crime Intelligence deputy Feroz Khan’s battle reflects SAPS decline
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-the-khan-and-the-king-power-struggle-crime-intelligence-deputy-feroz-khans-battle-reflects-saps-decline/
Ramaphosa’s geopolitical charade — the unbearable consequences of misaligning: SA foreign policy is less about non-alignment than misalignment with the ...
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Russia is keen to boost its clout in Africa — for reasons that are frankly nefarious given the odious nature of Vladimir Putin’s regime — and nuclear power is ... Show more
After the Bell: The US and Russia are in a nuclear race to power African economies
After the Bell: The US and Russia are in a nuclear race to power African economies
As investor sentiment improves towards South Africa, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has renewed the government’s commitment to a path of fiscal ... Show more
GNU budget: Godongwana commits to more of the same
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I have a picture for you! 26-01 November 2024: The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.
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If Donald Trump wins the US election and enacts half of the tyrannical ideas he has espoused, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos and LA Times owner Patrick ... Show more
New US press barons and erosion of a free press
New US press barons and erosion of a free press
The most important module is ‘Radical Concepts of Political Morality and Humility’. Here we tackle the essential lesson that you cannot drive a ‘borrowed’ ... Show more
Letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu – time to send all comrades (and John Steenhuisen) back to political school
Letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu – time to send all comrades (and John Steenhuisen) back to political school
Why are our schools still struggling with racism three decades after apartheid?
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-10-31-confronting-the-legacy-of-apartheid-and-the-urgent-need-for-social-cohesion-in-south-africa/
The Springboks are on a charm offensive as they start their first northern hemisphere tour since winning the Rugby World Cup 2023.
👉 Rassie and Boks go on charm offensive with British media as England Test looms
The EFF is at a crossroads. Following a bruising election and high-profile defections, the path it chooses at its December elective conference will determine ... Show more
Quo vadis, EFF? Finding a new leadership style and niche in a crowded and lethal playing field
Quo vadis, EFF? Finding a new leadership style and niche in a crowded and lethal playing field
Two Mexican journalists shot dead in past 24 hours: MEXICO CITY, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Two Mexican journalists were shot dead in less than 24 hours in western ...
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Bitcoin’s run towards record high falters as Trump election odds dip: Bitcoin’s push toward a record high is fizzling as pro-crypto Republican nominee Donald ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-01-bitcoins-run-towards-record-high-falters-as-trump-election-odds-dip/
Taiwan shuts down as strong Typhoon Kong-rey hits, one dead
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-31-taiwan-shuts-down-as-strong-typhoon-kong-rey-hits-one-dead/
Louis Liebenberg, the alleged mastermind of a R4.5bn diamond scam, claims Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald asked officials at the Kgosi Mampuru ... Show more
Minister refutes Liebenberg’s claim he told prison officials to ‘make his life hell’
Minister refutes Liebenberg’s claim he told prison officials to ‘make his life hell’
DA councillors manhandled from City of Tshwane council meeting
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LOS ANGELES, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Action movie star and former Republican California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger threw his support on Wednesday behind ... Show more
Republican Schwarzenegger backs Democrat Harris for US president
Republican Schwarzenegger backs Democrat Harris for US president
Quick Glance: Schwarzenegger Backs Harris, Critiques Trump
- Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed Kamala Harris, condemning Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
- He expressed dissatisfaction with both parties, criticizing Republican economic policies and Democratic crime measures.
- Schwarzenegger asserted that rejecting election results is unpatriotic and emphasized his identity as an American over a Republican.
- Despite differing views on Harris and Walz's proposals, he believes their election is essential for moving the country forward.
UBS Still Embroiled in Mozambique Case After Swiss Opened Criminal Probe: The Mozambique ship-financing scandal that rocked Credit Suisse continues to haunt UBS ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-31-ubs-still-embroiled-in-mozambique-case-after-swiss-opened-criminal-probe/
Competition Commission rubber-stamps Media24 sale to Novus: The focus will now be on enhancing the content of Media24’s digital news brands, News24 and Netwerk24 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-31-competition-commission-rubber-stamps-media24-sale-to-novus/
The impressive Bulls looseforward Cameron Hanekom’s Springbok chance has come later than expected, but he must grab it.
👉 Uncapped Hanekom gives Rassie options in back row, bench
In these days of darkness and despair, Diwali offers hope for peace and harmony
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-10-30-celebrating-diwali-with-a-call-for-justice-compassion-and-global-harmony-in-challenging-times/
100-plus-day stock take of GNU’s economic and investment achievements: Having passed the 100-day mark in early October, South Africa’s new Government of National ...
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The executive mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, Gary van Niekerk, has resigned. The deputy executive mayor, Babalwa Lobishe ... Show more
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor resigns — to swop jobs with the ANC deputy mayor
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor resigns — to swop jobs with the ANC deputy mayor
Campaign builds to block ‘undesirable’ R&B star Chris Brown’s Johannesburg gigs: Controversy hits US R&B singer Chris Brown’s Joburg shows amid calls to declare ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-31-calls-mount-to-block-rb-star-chris-browns-joburg-gigs/
Getting to grips with healthcare inflation: Medical aids having presented revised products, plans and pricing for 2025. Bonitas takes a look at the reality of ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-28-getting-to-grips-with-healthcare-inflation/
What Lionel Messi and Venus Williams have to teach us about being better professionals
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-28-what-lionel-messi-and-venus-williams-have-to-teach-us-about-being-better-professionals/
Meta Platforms warns of worsening losses after AI division posts $4.4bn loss: Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg will ramp up heavy investments in AI and other ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-31-meta-platforms-warns-of-worsening-losses-after-ai-division-posts-4-4bn-loss/
IEJ Legal action targets flaws in Social Relief of Distress grant distribution: The high court s set to make a ruling in a Social Relief of Distress grant ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-31-iej-legal-action-targets-flaws-in-social-relief-of-distress-grant-distribution/
Throwback Thursday: Betty Jackman’s good old-fashioned Yorkshire puddings: Get that in yer: Betty Jackman’s Yorkshire puddings, as puffed up and proud as a ...
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BERLIN, Oct 31 (Reuters) - German police are searching for a man who abandoned a bag of explosives at a Berlin train station and ran away after being stopped ... Show more
Manhunt under way in Berlin after bag of explosives left at train station
Manhunt under way in Berlin after bag of explosives left at train station
Asian equities fell on Thursday after US stocks and government bonds dropped as robust economic data blurred the picture for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts ... Show more
Asian stocks fall, yen fluctuates after BOJ holds: markets wrap
Asian stocks fall, yen fluctuates after BOJ holds: markets wrap
Anvil Bay — a coastal refuge where nature and conservation meet: In Mozambique’s Anvil Bay, this eco-lodge blends comfort with a respect for the surrounding ...
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Spanish floods kill 95 as year of rain falls in a day in Valencia: LA ALCUDIA, Spain, Oct 30 (Reuters) - At least 95 people have been killed in the deadliest ...
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New City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya outlined her 100-day plan on Wednesday to improve the city’s finances, revitalise the economy and prioritise service ... Show more
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya in talks to settle R6.7bn Eskom debt
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya in talks to settle R6.7bn Eskom debt
This Halloween, we look back at a longstanding tradition of Halloween dog parades.
👉 In Images – Capturing Halloween Dog Parades through the years
The stench of discarded trash permeates the air in Thembelihle as residents say Pikitup has failed to deal with illegal dumping, creating a health hazard ... Show more
‘Pikitup hasn’t cleared dumping sites the size of three soccer pitches in years’
‘Pikitup hasn’t cleared dumping sites the size of three soccer pitches in years’
Tiger Brands in talks with listeriosis class action attorneys to pay for victims’ urgent medical needs
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-30-tiger-brands-in-talks-with-listeriosis-class-action-attorneys-to-pay-for-victims-urgent-medical-needs/
Farm dwellers in uMshwathi just outside of Pietermaritzburg are living under harsh conditions despite multiple interventions by civil society organisations ... Show more
Farm dwellers living under constructive eviction feel laws have failed them
Farm dwellers living under constructive eviction feel laws have failed them
Our relationship with the wild animals on our planet, whose numbers are rapidly declining, is deeply problematic. With the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) ... Show more
Eating elephants – Assault on our diminishing wildlife
Eating elephants – Assault on our diminishing wildlife
Simply repeating the tried and failed approach of painful austerity budget cuts and freezing vacancies will not resolve a stagnant economy and a rising ... Show more
Tepid budget approach won’t generate badly needed SA jobs
Tepid budget approach won’t generate badly needed SA jobs
It’s deeply problematic that too many Americans are apolitical, ‘don’t care’, or ‘don’t think much’ about politics. The degree of indifference is alarming ... Show more
Knocking on America’s door – going house to house in a fraught election
Knocking on America’s door – going house to house in a fraught election
(Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris argued a second Donald Trump presidency would be steeped in chaos and division — but not focused ... Show more
Harris Casts Trump as Chaotic, Divisive in Speech at Jan. 6 Site
Harris Casts Trump as Chaotic, Divisive in Speech at Jan. 6 Site
Quick Glance: Harris warns of Trump and unchecked power
- Kamala Harris warned during a major rally in Washington about Donald Trump's pursuit of unchecked power.
- She emphasized that Trump is unstable and consumed by revenge, recalling the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
- Harris portrayed Trump as a threat to national security and criticized his affinity for autocrats.
- Polls indicate a tight race, with Harris and Trump neck and neck in key battleground states.
Oct 29 (Reuters) - McDonald's MCD.N was sued on Tuesday by consumers in a proposed class action stemming from the E.coli outbreak linked to onions in the ... Show more
McDonald's sued by consumers over E.coli outbreak
McDonald's sued by consumers over E.coli outbreak
Quick Glance: McDonald's Sales Recovery Hindered by E. coli Concerns
- McDonald's U.S. sales rose by 0.3% in Q3, driven by the popularity of $5 value meals.
- The company withdrew Quarter Pounders from 3,000 locations due to an E. coli outbreak, potentially affecting future sales.
- CEO Chris Kempczinski expressed regret over the situation, emphasizing customer safety as a top priority.
- Despite a 1.5% decline in global same-store sales, revenue increased to $6.87 billion, surpassing analyst expectations.
MTBPS 2024: Read in full — the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
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BRUSSELS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45 ... Show more
EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing backlash
EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing backlash
Turn leftover roast chicken into a chicken and mushroom pie: Having over-catered somewhat for a lunch, I used the substantial amount of leftovers to make a large ...
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Godongwana’s GNU budget — the more things change, the more they stay the same: As investor sentiment improves towards South Africa, Finance Minister Enoch ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-30-gnu-budget-godongwana-commits-to-more-of-the-same/
ROADS TO HELL: Human rights commission proposes once-off fuel levy to fix horrific Eastern Cape roads
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-30-human-rights-commission-proposes-once-off-fuel-levy-to-fix-horrific-eastern-cape-roads/
George building disaster: Still no compensation for survivors
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-30-george-building-disaster-survivors-fend-for-themselves/
Boks to lead southern hemisphere rampage in unforgiving north seeking No 1 ranking
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-30-boks-lead-southern-hemisphere-charge-in-unforgiving-north/
So long, and thank you, for everything: On 30 October 2010, on the occasion of Daily Maverick’s first birthday, I sent a message to our die-hard audience ...
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