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Homeless go hungry as Gauteng government withholds R2.9 million funding from shelter

South Africa

Homeless go hungry as Gauteng government withholds R2.9 million funding from shelter

By Daniel Steyn and Masego Mafata

Aaron Motsoaledi’s return to health portfolio could work, but he needs a DG who can say ‘no minister’

Op-eds

Aaron Motsoaledi’s return to health portfolio could work, but he needs a DG who can say ‘no minister’

By Marcus Low for Spotlight

Samson Mokoena — a remarkable, tireless leader who radicalised environmental justice

Maverick Earth

Samson Mokoena — a remarkable, tireless leader who radicalised environmental justice

By Bobby Peek

Chippa United boss pays historic East London Bowling Club R140,000 to move

Maverick Citizen

Chippa United boss pays historic East London Bowling Club R140,000 to move

By Estelle Ellis

‘NHI is his hammer’ – Mixed feelings as Aaron Motsoaledi returns to the health ministry

Maverick Citizen

‘NHI is his hammer’ – Mixed feelings as Aaron Motsoaledi returns to the health ministry

By Estelle Ellis

ECD Bill should be a priority for new basic education minister – our children’s futures depend on it

South Africa

ECD Bill should be a priority for new basic education minister – our children’s futures depend on it

By Nurina Ally, Sanja Bornman and Tess Peacock

What’s Eating us? Maverick Citizen launches second season of food justice podcast

Maverick Citizen

What’s Eating us? Maverick Citizen launches second season of food justice podcast

By Naledi Sikhakhane and Lillian Roberts

A new data tool aims to revolutionise the public’s access to social housing information

South Africa

A new data tool aims to revolutionise the public’s access to social housing information

By Andreas Scheba and Ivan Turok

South Africa’s political monopoly has been broken — could it help the economy?

Op-eds

South Africa’s political monopoly has been broken — could it help the economy?

By Imraan Valodia

Achieving quality schooling for all South Africa’s learners is within our reach

South Africa

Achieving quality schooling for all South Africa’s learners is within our reach

By Martin Gustafsson

Doctors Without Borders calls on big pharma to continue supply of insulin pens as contract ends

Maverick News

Doctors Without Borders calls on big pharma to continue supply of insulin pens as contract ends

By Estelle Ellis

Will the new Eastern Cape government give back 24/7 health centre to the people of Ngcobo?

Maverick Citizen

Will the new Eastern Cape government give back 24/7 health centre to the people of Ngcobo?

By Christina Pitt, Linda Pretorius, Anna-Maria van Niekerk and Mia Malan

High Hopes

Maverick Citizen

High Hopes

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

Twice-yearly HIV prevention shot succeeds in pivotal trial, but questions loom over future access

Maverick Citizen

Twice-yearly HIV prevention shot succeeds in pivotal trial, but questions loom over future access

By Thabo Molelekwa and Marcus Low for Spotlight

New ‘wilderness development’ takes shape in the Zulu heartland – Babanango Game Reserve

Maverick Earth

New ‘wilderness development’ takes shape in the Zulu heartland – Babanango Game Reserve

By Tony Carnie

Chippa United take on East London Bowling Club in legal showdown over ‘historically criminal lease’

Maverick News

Chippa United take on East London Bowling Club in legal showdown over ‘historically criminal lease’

By Estelle Ellis

Non-profits pull together to alleviate hunger in tornado-ravaged KZN community

Maverick Citizen

Non-profits pull together to alleviate hunger in tornado-ravaged KZN community

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Tears of gratitude as SA Harvest brings much-needed food to Nelson Mandela Bay

Maverick Citizen

Tears of gratitude as SA Harvest brings much-needed food to Nelson Mandela Bay

By Estelle Ellis

In Giyani, HIV/Aids patients are giving up their meds because of their inability to pay for transport or food

Maverick Citizen

In Giyani, HIV/Aids patients are giving up their meds because of their inability to pay for transport or food

By Israel Nkuna

The defence of journalism and journalists is a social justice issue

Op-eds

The defence of journalism and journalists is a social justice issue

By Mark Heywood

KFC under fire after worker gets warning for not meeting R2 charity donation targets

Maverick Citizen

KFC under fire after worker gets warning for not meeting R2 charity donation targets

By Naledi Sikhakhane and Lillian Roberts