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How South Africa’s xenophobic online machine was rebooted in 2026

Recent events did not create SA’s xenophobic online machine. They reveal how entrenched, interconnected and politically influential that machine has already become.

By Kyle Findlay

MEDIA ACCESS

Roads, shops, factories and homes threatened by sinkholes as illegal mining hollows out Joburg

By Anna Cox

CLIMATE CHAOS OP-ED

Franschhoek’s floods are not only about an abnormal rainfall event, they are compound disasters

By Kevin Winter

ANTI-POOR OP-ED

Free basic water in Cape Town is not free and not affordable

By Femke Brandt and Sithandiwe Yeni

OPINIONISTA

Why conviction rates still matter in measuring prosecutorial performance

By Bulelwa Makeke and Sammy Mogoshi

THE CONVERSATION

Doing puzzles and joining clubs could help you age well

By Aung Zaw Zaw Phyo and Joanne Ryan

DRUG BUST ANALYSIS

Why SA’s ‘historic R1bn Mandrax’ bust may just be a whole lot of hype

By Caryn Dolley

BACK TO HIS BEST

Rabada’s return to top speed lights up Indian Premier League

By Annemieke Thomaidis

BOOK EXTRACT

Marais Erasmus abandoned the safety net and became an umpiring legend

By Telford Vice

POLITICAL PARTY FUNDING

DA’s funding surge outpaces rivals ahead of local government elections

By Riaan Marais

OPINIONISTA

Has SA found the sweet spot in dealing with traditional leadership under the Constitution?

By Joel Netshitenzhe

POLITICAL DRAMA

I told Nelson Mandela Bay mayor I have no confidence in her — Khusta Jack

By Andisa Bonani and Estelle Ellis

SUPPORT VACUUM

Nine thousand social workers are unemployed, and a million learners are in crisis

A recent parliamentary reply from Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reveals a stark reality: just 761 social services professionals are left to cover South Africa’s entire public education sector, with further expansion blocked by tight budget caps. Compounding this financial freeze, critical regulations to formalise school social work have been stalled in administrative limbo since 2020, leaving overextended teachers to navigate a mounting classroom mental health crisis entirely alone.

By Takudzwa Pongweni

CITY REFORM OP-ED

As a financial fix for Joburg’s water problems, honeycombs hit the sweet spot

By Mark Barnes

ANALYSIS

Will Ramaphosa’s reforms outlast him? It depends on the future prosperity of the nation.

By Stephen Grootes

WAR IN EUROPE

‘Ukraine is turning tide of conflict,’ says foreign minister Andrii Sybiha

By Peter Fabricius

ANALYSIS

SA’s annual cannabis expo reflects a budding industry in a somewhat muddled landscape

By Ed Stoddard

CROOKED BLUE LINE

SAPS forensic analyst’s bail bid looms amid serious evidence tampering accusations

By Vincent Cruywagen

SPOTLIGHT

The evolution of HIV treatment: From multi-pill regimens to better, single-pill combos

By Elri Voigt

Crosswords

Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 1 June 2026

By Daily Maverick

WILD WEATHER

History suggests a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño could be on our doorstep

By Ed Stoddard

THE WEEKEND WRAP

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defend truth

How South Africa’s xenophobic online machine was rebooted in 2026

Madlanga rules on undercover cop testifying publicly about R200m stolen cocaine

Court finds Witness D murder accused could target witnesses and flee country

Safa scores another own goal in Bafana Bafana visa bungle

Bok injury crisis deepens with bleak prognosis for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

Roads, shops, factories and homes threatened by sinkholes as illegal mining hollows out Joburg

Franschhoek’s floods are not only about an abnormal rainfall event, they are compound disasters

That’s just nuts completes Foord trilogy of children’s books on investing

Free basic water in Cape Town is not free and not affordable

Why conviction rates still matter in measuring prosecutorial performance

Doing puzzles and joining clubs could help you age well

Why SA’s ‘historic R1bn Mandrax’ bust may just be a whole lot of hype

AMEC launches GEO Principles to bring rigour to AI-led communications measurement

Rabada’s return to top speed lights up Indian Premier League

Marais Erasmus abandoned the safety net and became an umpiring legend

DA’s funding surge outpaces rivals ahead of local government elections

Wits University tops Africa in global rankings, showcasing academic excellence

Has SA found the sweet spot in dealing with traditional leadership under the Constitution?

I told Nelson Mandela Bay mayor I have no confidence in her — Khusta Jack

Nine thousand social workers are unemployed, and a million learners are in crisis

As a financial fix for Joburg’s water problems, honeycombs hit the sweet spot

Will Ramaphosa’s reforms outlast him? It depends on the future prosperity of the nation.

‘Ukraine is turning tide of conflict,’ says foreign minister Andrii Sybiha

SA’s annual cannabis expo reflects a budding industry in a somewhat muddled landscape

SAPS forensic analyst’s bail bid looms amid serious evidence tampering accusations

The evolution of HIV treatment: From multi-pill regimens to better, single-pill combos

Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 1 June 2026

History suggests a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño could be on our doorstep

Phala Phala impeachment committee revealed, a Kruger Park tragedy and bold local flavours

Business Maverick

SA’s annual cannabis expo reflects a budding industry in a somewhat muddled landscape

Crossed Wires: The SpaceX IPO — rigging the index

Pepkor and Lewis show retail riches hiding in plain sight

History suggests a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño could be on our doorstep

Why sentiment should not decide the future of your former student flat

Maverick Citizen

Free basic water in Cape Town is not free and not affordable

The evolution of HIV treatment: From multi-pill regimens to better, single-pill combos

Nine thousand social workers are unemployed, and a million learners are in crisis

MPs grill Manamela on ‘clumsy’ appointments, NSFAS board claims political interference

Food security plans under scrutiny as Gauteng struggles with widespread hunger

Maverick Earth

Treasure chest of groundwater shrinking in many parts of the world

Big birds, ‘bush eyes’, Jelly Tots and politics: How grand Kruger shaped my life

Thomas Berry and the forgotten language of the living Earth

ConCourt in session to pass judgment on the inclusion of a single word: wellbeing

Nearly 1,000 people face relocation in KZN lithium mine expansion plan

Scorpio

SARS audit links ex-Prasa boss Lucky Montana to recipient of ‘tall trains’ funds

Molefe ‘slush fund’: ATM data links R11m in cash deposits to ex-Eskom boss locations

Watch — How alleged illicit payments bankrolled Brian Molefe’s lifestyle

Revealed: Brian Molefe’s alleged State Capture era ‘slush fund’

IDT CEO, spokesperson resign ahead of disciplinary hearings over Daily Maverick’s ‘bribe sting'

Johannesburg

Roads, shops, factories and homes threatened by sinkholes as illegal mining hollows out Joburg

Water woes hit large parts of Joburg before planned maintenance schedule

Joburg’s unfunded budget is a ticking time bomb for essential services

Soweto sidewalk gallery brings South Africa’s visual history to the people

Joburg MMC faces assault probe as ANC moves to discipline him over extortion allegations

Maverick News

Court finds Witness D murder accused could target witnesses and flee country

Madlanga rules on undercover cop testifying publicly about R200m stolen cocaine

I told Nelson Mandela Bay mayor I have no confidence in her — Khusta Jack

SAPS forensic analyst’s bail bid looms amid serious evidence tampering accusations

Safa scores another own goal in Bafana Bafana visa bungle

Maverick Life

Doing puzzles and joining clubs could help you age well

The Dogs of Vivo: A coming-of-age tale with gothic charm in Sven Axelrad’s latest

Notes from the Kingsmead Book Festival and the strange theatre of literary life

Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie documents the assault on free speech

Voices of reclamation and resistance at Encounters International Documentary Festival

Op-eds

Free basic water in Cape Town is not free and not affordable

Franschhoek’s floods are not only about an abnormal rainfall event, they are compound disasters

Beyond infrastructure: Training the biosecurity leaders Africa needs

SA’s healthcare system treats schizophrenia as a crisis, not a recovery journey

Delayed climate adaptation is a false economy SA cannot afford

Sports