The Weekend Wrap
Zuma’s improbable return, Jordaan’s descent from grace, and the TikTok sunscreen debate.
Jacob Zuma’s own weaknesses and choice of strategy make it almost impossible for him to again win mass support across the country.
By Stephen Grootes
Former ANC MP Jennifer Ferguson says the Safa president and men such as Donald Trump, Jacob Zuma and Vladimir Putin are inflicting ‘deep wounds’ on society.
By Janet Heard
Analysts, including a former official who served in Trump’s first administration, think US influence under the president-elect may be a slow-burning disaster. Could it also hold counterintuitive promise?
By Tiara Walters
Dr Ela Manga is a medical doctor and breathwork practitioner who works with patients to use their breath as an instrument of healing and well-being. Ferial Haffajee spoke to her about her latest book. And about breath.
By Ferial Haffajee
While J. BROOKS SPECTOR stayed away from stores and malls on Black Friday, the origin of the term provides an opportunity to unravel fact from fiction and look at the way myths emerge.
By J Brooks Spector
After a fine year for the Springboks, the highs and lows (yes there were a few) of the 2024 season.
By Craig Ray
Lynsey Addario’s RAW exhibition at Lyles & King gallery in New York invited viewers to “pause and reflect”. Daily Maverick caught up with the award-winning photojournalist and author a few days before the exhibition closed.
By Emilie Gambade
The chemistry of laundry detergents is fundamental to their performance. Knowing more about these ingredients will help inform your choices.
By Nathan Kilah
Some TikTokers claim it’s healthier to forgo sunscreen to get the full benefits of sunshine. Here’s what the science says.
By Katie Lee and Rachel Neale
Red, green, yellow. Add crunch and spikes of flavour for a cooling braai salad to offset the heaviness of the meat and potatoes. This is a good salad to make a little ahead, for flavours to develop.
By Tony Jackman
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