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Unpacked: Each party’s arguments in the Expropriation Act case
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Unpacked: Each party’s arguments in the Expropriation Act case

The DA, a member of the Government of National Unity (GNU) coalition, has joined AfriForum and the Institute of Race Relations in challenging the Expropriation Act, which would allow the government to expropriate land without compensation in some circumstances.

By Dianne Hawker
Moral Regeneration Moment

The Madlanga Effect — a national lesson in civic governance, the law and ethics

By Marianne Thamm
The Madlanga Effect — a national lesson in civic governance, the law and ethics
RAMAPHOSA FARM HEIST

R9m Phala Phala theft trial wrestles with circumstantial evidence poser

By Nonkululeko Njilo
R9m Phala Phala theft trial wrestles with circumstantial evidence poser
PHALA PHALA SAGA

Impeachment committee agrees that Ramaphosa should testify

By Marianne Merten
Impeachment committee agrees that Ramaphosa should testify
WHY ARE WE WAITING?

DBE’s guidelines to protect LGBTQI+ pupils still not done after 7 years

By Takudzwa Pongweni
DBE’s guidelines to protect LGBTQI+ pupils still not done after 7 years
The $100m-buck gamble: Should an extinct SA antelope roam the Cape again?
LOST SPECIES

The $100m-buck gamble: Should an extinct SA antelope roam the Cape again?

By Tiara Walters
New protocol for former presidents: Dirco aims to avoid Zuma-Gupta repeat
DIPLOMATIC BUNGLE

New protocol for former presidents: Dirco aims to avoid Zuma-Gupta repeat

By Peter Fabricius
Governing Gauteng: What is needed? What is likely?
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Governing Gauteng: What is needed? What is likely?

By Wits University
Explainer: Why jet fuel and diesel are so vulnerable to price shocks
OIL MARKET JOLTS

Explainer: Why jet fuel and diesel are so vulnerable to price shocks

By Lindsey Schutters
Draw the curtains
CARTOON

Draw the curtains

By Rico
World Dog Surfing Championships, and more from around the world
IN PICTURES

World Dog Surfing Championships, and more from around the world

By Daily Maverick Photo Team
SA electricity shake-up might plug billing gaps, but sparks will fly
ANALYSIS

SA electricity shake-up might plug billing gaps, but sparks will fly

By Stephen Grootes
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Innovation meets impact as Minister Buthelezi launches Batho Pele AI chatbot

By Department of Public Service and Administration
Innovation meets impact as Minister Buthelezi launches Batho Pele AI chatbot
EXPOSED

Different name, same network — the truth about Independent Media’s ‘new’ newspaper publisher

By Rebecca Davis
Different name, same network — the truth about Independent Media’s ‘new’ newspaper publisher
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026 OP-ED

More coalitions are coming, with power and kingmaking the name of the game

By Susan Booysen
More coalitions are coming, with power and kingmaking the name of the game
OPINIONISTA

Procurement corruption persists because the system is built for capture

By Alex van den Heever
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The rise of set-jetting and its impact on tourism and travel experiences

By Yesim
IN THE DOCK

Ex-minister Mapisa-Nqakula paid in cash for R1.8m home renovation, court told

By Nonkululeko Njilo and Mabatho Marakalla
VISION SNAG OP-ED

A 10-year driving licence makes sense, a 10-year eye test gap does not

By Carel Masemola, Haseena Majid and Nombuso Mathe
Smart thinking — Minister Schreiber takes credit for Home Affairs’ bank ID card revolution
SERVICE WITH A SMILE

Smart thinking — Minister Schreiber takes credit for Home Affairs’ bank ID card revolution

After the June 30 xenophobia protests delayed the launch of Home Affairs’ new online service, Minister Leon Schreiber was finally in an FNB branch to cut a ribbon and wax lyrical about the future of Home Affairs.

By Lindsey Schutters
MEDIA ANALYSIS

Another Media24 restructuring won’t fix a broken market

By Styli Charalambous
OPINIONISTA

Mega Living Landscapes: A chance to put people back into nature in Eastern Cape

By Andrew Muir
EMPTY CLASSROOMS

Millions wasted on rural white elephant schools with no learners

By Takudzwa Pongweni
MAJOR MUSCLE

Powerful Bok team for Argentina sends strong message to waiting All Blacks

By Craig Ray
McKenzie doubles down on World Cup spend as Parliament demands details
Financial oversight

McKenzie doubles down on World Cup spend as Parliament demands details

By Annemieke Thomaidis
Crime Intelligence corruption case ‘made no sense’ — senior Idac prosecutor
MADLANGA COMMISSION

Crime Intelligence corruption case ‘made no sense’ — senior Idac prosecutor

By Vincent Cruywagen
How to solve the problem of registered voters not casting their ballots
OPINIONISTA

How to solve the problem of registered voters not casting their ballots

By Chris Hunsinger
SA unlikely to reverse Trump’s new 12.5% tariff
Forced Labour?

SA unlikely to reverse Trump’s new 12.5% tariff

By Peter Fabricius
Sharpshooters may separate Boks and All Blacks in another tight series
AIM GAME

Sharpshooters may separate Boks and All Blacks in another tight series

By Jon Cardinelli

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