In Bothaville, Free State, Daily Maverick photographer Felix Dlangamandla captures farm workers gleaning mielies to survive, others setting controlled veld fires to renew the land for the next season.

AI is evolving from generative tools to autonomous agents, now African businesses face skills shortages as the tech giants shift focus from traditional coding bootcamps to ‘AI readiness’ – but are we ...

The 2nd G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) under the South African Presidency convened in Brasilia from June 9 to 12, 2025, uniting delegates to address critical issues in preventing and ...

A ritual and funerary landscape is emerging in northwestern Africa, revealing connections with the Mediterranean, Atlantic and the Saharan regions.

Widely celebrated for being the site of the conception of the Freedom Charter, Kliptown in Soweto is a symbol of absolute disregard. A recent visit by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Premier Panyaza ...

Israel launched large-scale strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it had attacked nuclear facilities and missile factories and killed a swathe of military commanders in what could be a prolonged ...

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to maintain his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration enforcement, temporarily ...

School learners and families are at risk as residents of a Homestead Park informal settlement light fires over a gas pipeline. The City of Johannesburg says eviction laws are delaying action.

The key lesson is that transitional justice is not an event but an ongoing process that ends only when its goals are met.

New developments since the Oval Office spectacle cast new light on the potential implications for South Africa’s critical minerals, space ambitions, and ongoing trade negotiations.

Here are the top five most intriguing game reveals from the 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, including fan-favourite studios delivering survival horror, hard sci-fi and kooky, charming adventure.

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