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Fairy Tales are the very fabric of South African politics. The fantastical mixes with reality, and at the end no one can distinguish the one from the other. Professionals call this Realpolitik and spin happily away.
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The sky-high unemployment rate is inextricably linked to #GBV's prevalence, with “so many women staying and putting up with violence so that they can have a home, food and their kids in school. And then those kids learn that the violence is normal.”
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/rape...
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Rape survivor uses her own horrific experience to support others | Daily Maverick
Rape survivor Tarryn Lokotsch says the system needs to be overhauled to improve GBV education and support
www.dailymaverick.co.za
December 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The sky-high unemployment rate is inextricably linked to #GBV's prevalence, with “so many women staying and putting up with violence so that they can have a home, food and their kids in school. And then those kids learn that the violence is normal.”
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/rape...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/rape...
"If #Botswana wants to stand as a global leader in conservation, it must listen to its own scientists. The world doesn’t need Botswana to have the biggest trophy-hunting quota on Earth. It needs Botswana to have the courage to choose a better story."
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Botswana big elephant gamble ‘misguided’ | Daily Maverick
If Botswana carries out its proposal to permit the world’s largest elephant hunt quota, it will provoke a fierce reckoning over science, politics and the fate of Africa’s remaining giant tuskers.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
December 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"If #Botswana wants to stand as a global leader in conservation, it must listen to its own scientists. The world doesn’t need Botswana to have the biggest trophy-hunting quota on Earth. It needs Botswana to have the courage to choose a better story."
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/bots...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/bots...
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Hunger is escalating in Nelson Mandela Bay. With school feeding programmes closed, children face increased risk. We’re supporting three holiday feeding programmes and urgent help is needed. Find out how to help 👇
This festive season, join us in fighting child malnutrition in Nelson Mandela Bay | Daily Maverick
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December 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Hunger is escalating in Nelson Mandela Bay. With school feeding programmes closed, children face increased risk. We’re supporting three holiday feeding programmes and urgent help is needed. Find out how to help 👇
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So according to Trump, the #BBC has a "leftist political agenda".
Interesting. How did we not notice that throughout the Gaza genocide?
(Spoiler alert: And in Springfield, Haitian migrants are eating cats and dogs. Bet you did not know that either.)
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Interesting. How did we not notice that throughout the Gaza genocide?
(Spoiler alert: And in Springfield, Haitian migrants are eating cats and dogs. Bet you did not know that either.)
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Trump sues the BBC for $10 billion over speech edit | Daily Maverick
Dec 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump sued the BBC for at least $10 billion in damages over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening a...
www.dailymaverick.co.za
December 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
So according to Trump, the #BBC has a "leftist political agenda".
Interesting. How did we not notice that throughout the Gaza genocide?
(Spoiler alert: And in Springfield, Haitian migrants are eating cats and dogs. Bet you did not know that either.)
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Interesting. How did we not notice that throughout the Gaza genocide?
(Spoiler alert: And in Springfield, Haitian migrants are eating cats and dogs. Bet you did not know that either.)
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
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The Beachview Resort in Nelson Mandela Bay, once a vibrant coastal getaway, now lies in ruins after nearly two decades of neglect and municipal failure. With its infrastructure crumbling and rampant vandalism a constant headache, a decision has finally been approved for the resort’s demolition.
Left to rot — NMB metro scrambles to demolish long-abandoned Beachview Resort | Daily Maverick
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December 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Beachview Resort in Nelson Mandela Bay, once a vibrant coastal getaway, now lies in ruins after nearly two decades of neglect and municipal failure. With its infrastructure crumbling and rampant vandalism a constant headache, a decision has finally been approved for the resort’s demolition.
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Rand Water and Joburg Water have advised residents to prepare for intermittent water supplies over the festive season as two major water treatment stations – Zuikerbosch and Eikenhof – will be shut down for maintenance.
Joburg residents brace for dry taps over festive season during major maintenance programme | Daily Maverick
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December 14, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Rand Water and Joburg Water have advised residents to prepare for intermittent water supplies over the festive season as two major water treatment stations – Zuikerbosch and Eikenhof – will be shut down for maintenance.
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51 years ago, at the age of only 26, fabulous guitarist, songwriter and singer #NickDrake passed away. He had only recorded three albums, but by now they have become a cult to music lovers the world over.
Here is my new tribute to him: "Things Behind The Sun".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol71...
Here is my new tribute to him: "Things Behind The Sun".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol71...
"Things Behind The Sun" – (Nick Drake Cover)
YouTube video by Jonathan Moremi
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November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
51 years ago, at the age of only 26, fabulous guitarist, songwriter and singer #NickDrake passed away. He had only recorded three albums, but by now they have become a cult to music lovers the world over.
Here is my new tribute to him: "Things Behind The Sun".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol71...
Here is my new tribute to him: "Things Behind The Sun".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol71...
“The Fedex resolved to refer the matter to the party’s Federal Legal Commission to institute a full investigation into the issues involved, focusing on alleged violations of the #DA’s constitution and rules in the genesis and progression of this dispute.”
About time.
www.news24.com/politics/da-...
About time.
www.news24.com/politics/da-...
DA to probe top leadership feud as tensions between Steenhuisen and George erupt | News24
The DA’s Federal Legal Commission will probe the ongoing spat between two of its senior office bearers, a meeting of the party’s Federal Executive resolved on Sunday.
www.news24.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
“The Fedex resolved to refer the matter to the party’s Federal Legal Commission to institute a full investigation into the issues involved, focusing on alleged violations of the #DA’s constitution and rules in the genesis and progression of this dispute.”
About time.
www.news24.com/politics/da-...
About time.
www.news24.com/politics/da-...
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Home Affairs has launched a new portal to help South Africans, especially those abroad, verify and reinstate their citizenship.
Home Affairs launches user-friendly portal to restore lost citizenship
Home Affairs has launched a new portal to help South Africans, especially those abroad, verify and reinstate their citizenship.
www.thesouthafrican.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Home Affairs has launched a new portal to help South Africans, especially those abroad, verify and reinstate their citizenship.
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Every day in South Africa, at least 15 women are murdered and 117 women report that they have been raped. On Friday, protesters took to the streets to demand action.
PHOTO ESSAY: National Shutdown protesters demand action on gender-based violence and femicide | Daily Maverick
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November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Every day in South Africa, at least 15 women are murdered and 117 women report that they have been raped. On Friday, protesters took to the streets to demand action.
Today, all across South Africa, thousands of women stopped working and lay down in protest of the horrific crimes against women happening every day.
Something needs to change urgently.
"We need implementation!"
"It is not a crisis – it is a disaster!"
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Something needs to change urgently.
"We need implementation!"
"It is not a crisis – it is a disaster!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2at...
WATCH | Hundreds gather in Cape Town for Women for Change shut down
YouTube video by News24
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November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Today, all across South Africa, thousands of women stopped working and lay down in protest of the horrific crimes against women happening every day.
Something needs to change urgently.
"We need implementation!"
"It is not a crisis – it is a disaster!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2at...
Something needs to change urgently.
"We need implementation!"
"It is not a crisis – it is a disaster!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2at...
Seriously good news in times when the automotive industry in Eastern Cape is struggling with the Trump tariff announcements. Never give up hope.
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Volkswagen Celebrates Two Million Polo Production Milestone As Kariega Plant Strengthens Global Exports - MyPressportal - Free Press Releases Southern Africa
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has celebrated a major production milestone, with the two millionth Polo rolling off the line at Plant Kariega...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Seriously good news in times when the automotive industry in Eastern Cape is struggling with the Trump tariff announcements. Never give up hope.
pressportal.co.za/stream/story...
pressportal.co.za/stream/story...
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Nothing beats screaming, 'They're outbreeding our women!', while holding a cross. Because that was exactly Jesus biggest concern.
Next to fearing for the 'white race'.
Next to fearing for the 'white race'.
A pardoned Jan. 6 rioter led an anti-Muslim protest in Dearborn, Michigan, that had been planned and then denounced by Republican gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson.
'They're outbreeding our women!' Pardoned J6er leads anti-Muslim protest for 'white race'
A pardoned Jan. 6 rioter led an anti-Muslim protest in Dearborn, Michigan, that had been planned and then denounced by Republican gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson.On Tuesday, Hudson told the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) that he had abandoned the anti-...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Nothing beats screaming, 'They're outbreeding our women!', while holding a cross. Because that was exactly Jesus biggest concern.
Next to fearing for the 'white race'.
Next to fearing for the 'white race'.
"When we keep talking about “human-wildlife conflict” and “problem animals”, we smuggle in the idea that nature is misbehaving and humans are merely reacting. In reality, we engineered the conditions and then labelled the fallout a conflict with elephants."
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
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Southern Africa’s elephant ‘problem’ is a human crisis in disguise
This crisis is not an excess of elephants, but an excess of human walls, human weapons and human denial.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"When we keep talking about “human-wildlife conflict” and “problem animals”, we smuggle in the idea that nature is misbehaving and humans are merely reacting. In reality, we engineered the conditions and then labelled the fallout a conflict with elephants."
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
The #NSPCA notes, "with profound disappointment and concern", how organisations promoting captive wildlife breeding and trophy hunting have openly celebrated the appointment of Willie Aucamp, after Minister George was sacked on demand from John Steenhuisen.
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As Trophy Hunters Cheer, Wildlife Stares Down the Barrel
With the appointment of Mr Willie Aucamp as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) confirmed, the NSPCA keeps our focus, in the public interest, on ensuring that crucial wildlife m...
nspca.co.za
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The #NSPCA notes, "with profound disappointment and concern", how organisations promoting captive wildlife breeding and trophy hunting have openly celebrated the appointment of Willie Aucamp, after Minister George was sacked on demand from John Steenhuisen.
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As predicted yesterday by C&O, the #DA's motion of no confidence against Gauteng Premier #Lesufi crashed. The ANC, MK Party, ActionSA, EFF, PA, Rise Mzansi, IFP, ACDP, and BOSA all voted against it.
The DA says that Gauteng residents have been betrayed.
www.news24.com/politics/pus...
The DA says that Gauteng residents have been betrayed.
www.news24.com/politics/pus...
Lesufi survives: DA’s motion of no confidence crashes in Gauteng legislature | News24
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has survived a motion of no confidence after the majority of parties in the Gauteng legislature voted against the motion.
www.news24.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
As predicted yesterday by C&O, the #DA's motion of no confidence against Gauteng Premier #Lesufi crashed. The ANC, MK Party, ActionSA, EFF, PA, Rise Mzansi, IFP, ACDP, and BOSA all voted against it.
The DA says that Gauteng residents have been betrayed.
www.news24.com/politics/pus...
The DA says that Gauteng residents have been betrayed.
www.news24.com/politics/pus...
"I think the most important thing for people is not to vote based on past allegiances, not to vote based on colour, not to vote on family associations... but to try their best to look at who's competent."
What RISE Mzansi has been saying for years.
www.ewn.co.za/2025/11/13/l...
What RISE Mzansi has been saying for years.
www.ewn.co.za/2025/11/13/l...
Local Government Elections: 'We desperately need better quality people'
Prof. William Gumede urges South African voters to move past historical allegiances and vote for competence to drive change.
www.ewn.co.za
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"I think the most important thing for people is not to vote based on past allegiances, not to vote based on colour, not to vote on family associations... but to try their best to look at who's competent."
What RISE Mzansi has been saying for years.
www.ewn.co.za/2025/11/13/l...
What RISE Mzansi has been saying for years.
www.ewn.co.za/2025/11/13/l...
Let's hope they book one-way.
A group of white Afrikaner South Africans will depart for the US next week as part of the ‘refugee’ resettlement programme…
'Refugee' latest: 50 White South Africans given green light
A group of white Afrikaner South Africans will depart for the US next week as part of the 'refugee' resettlement programme...
www.thesouthafrican.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Let's hope they book one-way.
Spot on. It does not get more disgusting in politics than this. A shameful sell-out of South Africa and its wonderful wildlife.
November 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Spot on. It does not get more disgusting in politics than this. A shameful sell-out of South Africa and its wonderful wildlife.
The National Chairperson of #RISEMzansi and MEC for Agriculture in Gauteng, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, has called the #DA motion of no confidence against Premier #Lesufi tomorrow a motion ”for media headlines, premised on superiority mentality”.
And it will fail.
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And it will fail.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The National Chairperson of #RISEMzansi and MEC for Agriculture in Gauteng, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, has called the #DA motion of no confidence against Premier #Lesufi tomorrow a motion ”for media headlines, premised on superiority mentality”.
And it will fail.
commentandopinion.co.za/2025/11/13/t...
And it will fail.
commentandopinion.co.za/2025/11/13/t...
"If the minister defending a zero quota is simultaneously being politically kneecapped, and replaced by a politician who has just been embraced by the pro-quota lobby’s coalition, how can anyone believe the state is truly committed to holding the line?"
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Steenhuisen’s lion bone gambit: Firing the one minister who finally took on the wildlife trade
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s move suggests that, when forced to choose, the DA leadership is more worried about hunters and wildlife ranchers than about lions in cages and a country’s integ...
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"If the minister defending a zero quota is simultaneously being politically kneecapped, and replaced by a politician who has just been embraced by the pro-quota lobby’s coalition, how can anyone believe the state is truly committed to holding the line?"
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Inexcusable that the #DA demanded the sacking of George just when he is in Brazil, where he heads the country’s team at #COP30. Even more shameful, that President #CyrilRamaphosa jumped and exposed the country on the international stage as rotten.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Dion George axed, despite ‘doing my job without fear, favour or prejudice’
In a brief note, President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted DA leader John Steenhuisen’s request to remove the key wildlife portfolio from Dion George.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Inexcusable that the #DA demanded the sacking of George just when he is in Brazil, where he heads the country’s team at #COP30. Even more shameful, that President #CyrilRamaphosa jumped and exposed the country on the international stage as rotten.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Turns out, the spokesperson of the #DA is even worse than Mahlengi Bhengu from the ANC. Three to four times Karabo Khakhau is asked what makes Aucamp better than George for the latter to be sacked. She flatly refuses to answer, spins endless pro-DA crap and smirks.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBh8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBh8...
Cabinet Changes | Did Dion George and John Steenhuisen have a fallout? Karabo Khakhau
YouTube video by SABC News
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November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Turns out, the spokesperson of the #DA is even worse than Mahlengi Bhengu from the ANC. Three to four times Karabo Khakhau is asked what makes Aucamp better than George for the latter to be sacked. She flatly refuses to answer, spins endless pro-DA crap and smirks.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBh8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBh8...
When the greed to exploit South Africa's wildlife for maximum profit is bigger than responsibility towards the environment and future generations. #EpicFail #DA! And President #Ramaphosa, you sold out RSA just to please the greed of the DA, the hunting industry and canned lion hunters! Disgusting!
In a brief note, President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted DA leader John Steenhuisen’s request to remove the key wildlife portfolio from Dion George.
Dion George axed, despite ‘doing my job without fear, favour or prejudice’
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
When the greed to exploit South Africa's wildlife for maximum profit is bigger than responsibility towards the environment and future generations. #EpicFail #DA! And President #Ramaphosa, you sold out RSA just to please the greed of the DA, the hunting industry and canned lion hunters! Disgusting!