As South Africa prepares to host the G20 and its presidency to the United States, President Donald Trump announced its decision to boycott the summit ... Show more
Key FactsVoting for Competence to Break South Africa’s Cycle
6 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- Many voters stick with corrupt and ineffective parties out of loyalty, deepening disillusionment and weakening democratic trust.
- The Afrobarometer survey reveals that almost 50% of citizens favor military intervention to restore law and public services.
- Choosing leaders based on competence rather than ethnicity, color, or historical ties is essential for meaningful progress.
- Mandatory voter education from early schooling through workplaces is crucial to foster accountability and informed participation.
Voters must vote based on competence.— William Gumede, Founder of the Democracy Works Foundation, emphasizing the need for voters to rethink their voting decisions.
Key FactsPhala Phala Case and NPA Security Concerns Highlighted
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- The specialised commercial crimes unit is handling the foreign currency theft at President Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm, with the trial ongoing.
- National director Shamila Batohi stated the matter is not currently on her desk, and no prosecutorial decision has been made yet.
- Warnings about infiltration within the NPA relate to investigations into a prosecutor allegedly linked to criminal syndicates.
- Batohi confirmed no executive interference has occurred in the NPA despite political turbulence, and the agency remains vigilant against criminal collusion.
I have never experienced that, ever. And I don’t know if as a country we appreciate how important that is — that we have an executive that does not interfere in the work of the NPA.— Shamila Batohi, national director of public prosecutions, discussing the importance of political independence for the NPA.
Environment Minister Dion George axed, despite ‘doing my job without fear, favour or prejudice’
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Key FactsControversial Environment Minister Dion George Removed
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- President Ramaphosa dismissed Dion George from his role as Environment Minister and appointed Willie Aucamp as his successor.
- George was leading South Africa’s delegation at COP30 and co-chairing the global Adaptation Committee.
- His removal followed disputes over his strict policies against captive lion breeding and bone exports.
- The move sparked outrage among conservationists who criticize Aucamp's close ties to hunting and breeding industries.
I’m doing my job without fear, favour or prejudice.— Dion George, the Environment Minister, reiterating his commitment to his role amidst political turmoil.
Turns out, all it takes to get the city into gear is a visit from the world’s biggest economies, presidents, prime ministers and entourages rolling in for the ... Show more
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Witness is grilled by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s lawyer in incitement trial: A key witness in the trial of Jacob Zuma's daughter said two of the videos before ...
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Key FactsTrial Opens for Zuma-Sambudla Over 2021 Unrest
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla pleaded not guilty in the Durban High Court for her alleged involvement in the July 2021 unrest.
- The case was declared trial-ready in August and is scheduled to run through November 21.
- The prosecution intends to call six witnesses, three of whom specialize in social media analysis.
- Zuma-Sambudla denies all charges and accuses the prosecution of using the case for political purposes.
The mere fact that it has taken the state almost four years to work out where a few social media messages constitute 'terrorism' speaks for itself as an indication that the NPA is clutching at straws with a very weak case.— Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla stated in an affidavit read out by her legal representative during her bail hearing in January.
Chinese court rejects appeal by journalist jailed on spy charges: Beijing's High Court rejected an appeal on Thursday by veteran Chinese state media journalist ...
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Key FactsSouth Africa’s Wealthy Favor 2% Tax on Rich
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- Approximately 64% of South Africa’s dollar millionaires support a 2% wealth tax aimed at boosting social protection, education, and clean energy.
- The survey, commissioned by Patriotic Millionaires and Oxfam SA, estimates there are about 41,100 dollar millionaires in the country.
- Most respondents believe extreme wealth concentration threatens democracy through undue political and media influence.
- Although South Africa already has high taxes, concerns about corruption persist, but fair taxation could improve public services and reduce inequality.
This survey demonstrates a clear recognition among South Africa’s wealthiest what many others have been saying for a while: that a fairer tax system is both necessary and achievable.— Isobel Frye, Oxfam’s G20 senior policy adviser, discussing the support for a wealth tax among millionaires in South Africa.
Key FactsSmall Lobby Groups Spark US G20 Boycott in 2025
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- AfriForum and Solidarity engaged US officials with demands to revise South African land laws and support Afrikaner minority rights.
- The US government subsequently declared a boycott of the 2025 Johannesburg G20 summit citing human rights concerns.
- This boycott challenges the integrity of multilateral forums by allowing ethno-nationalist narratives to shape global diplomacy.
- Significant ethical questions arise regarding the transparency and accountability of these groups in influencing foreign policy.
OpinionAfter 10 years of decline, has South Africa turned the corner?: In a Thought Leader Lecture at Stellenbosch University, Yellowwoods CEO Adrian Enthoven assessed ...
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South Africa will play host to this year’s G20, which will take place on 22-23 November.
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Key FactsFighting South Africa's Drug and Gang Crisis
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- MP Dereleen James condemns the ad hoc committee's failure to hold officials accountable over drug cartel infiltration.
- Her activism stems from personal struggles with her son's drug addiction and community advocacy in Eldorado Park.
- James serves on parliamentary committees overseeing policing and social development to push for better resource allocation.
- She advocates deploying the military alongside police to stabilize gang-affected areas during reform efforts.
I actually dislike the name politician. I think once an activist, always an activist.— MP Dereleen James on her perspective regarding politics and activism.
NMB council to decide on ‘mitigation request’ after R61m water reclamation project hits snag
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This is the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, delivered on 12 November 2025 by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.
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From petitions in South Africa to policy pushes around the world, a powerful network of US- and Russia-backed organisations is working to roll back women’s ... Show more
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Key FactsCanada Loses Measles-Free Status After Outbreak
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- Canada lost its measles-free status after transmission persisted for more than 12 months, mainly within under-vaccinated communities.
- The outbreak started in October 2024 in New Brunswick and spread to provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
- More than 5,100 cases were reported, including two infant deaths, with Alberta nearing 2,000 cases alone.
- Regaining the status depends on enhanced vaccination and surveillance efforts recommended by the Regional Verification Commission.
Ramaphosa secures papal blessing for G20 values, while Trump (yet again) dumps on SA
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-09-ramaphosa-secures-papal-blessing-for-g20-values-while-trump-yet-again-dumps-on-sa/
Ekurhuleni metro police officers involved in theft, torture, murder, commission told
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F1 officials backflip, Piastri faces race ban: The FIA have been forced to issue a clarification regarding Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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If I were asked to write a critique of capitalism I’d probably start with storage garages, which represent such a clear waste of value ... Show more
After the Bell: Stuff. And where we store it
After the Bell: Stuff. And where we store it
Key FactsSouth Africa’s Citrus Sector Thrives Despite US Tariffs
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- The 2025 season saw South African citrus exports reach a record 203.4 million 15kg cartons, up 22% from the previous year.
- Favourable weather and a surge of young fruit-bearing trees significantly contributed to this growth.
- Additional drivers included strong overseas demand for juicing oranges and lemons, improved port efficiency by Transnet, and an early end to northern hemisphere supplies.
- The 30% US tariff had minimal impact due to its late seasonal implementation and expedited shipments from the Western and Northern Cape provinces.
The imposition of a 30% tariff by the US on citrus from South Africa had a limited impact…— The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) said in a statement.
Forensic experts find massive ‘signatures fraud’ in Collen Mashawana Foundation’s IDT documents
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-10-forensic-experts-find-massive-signatures-fraud-in-collen-mashawana-foundations-idt-documents/
MPs head to jail — to hear Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s evidence: The parliamentary committee investigating the Mkhwanazi allegations will request another extension ...
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Kidnapping and ‘body bags threat’ add sinister edge to SA’s clashing State Capture narratives
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Shadrack Sibiya caught in the middle of glory and scandal: Shadrack Sibiya, now suspended, was once trusted to enforce accountability, now finds himself under ...
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Key FactsTense Peace Efforts Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Falter
10 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a ceasefire in October, but subsequent talks in Istanbul failed to secure lasting peace.
- Following Islamabad’s November 11 attack, Pakistan blamed India, while the Taliban condemned the violence.
- Violence in Pakistan’s border provinces has caused over 2,500 deaths in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
- Analysts see a full-scale war as unlikely, with diplomatic efforts led by Turkey aiming to stabilize the fragile truce.
The rulers of Kabul can stop terrorism in Pakistan, but bringing this war all the way to Islamabad is a message from Kabul, to which, praise be to God, Pakistan has the full strength to respond.— Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's defense minister, commented after the suicide blast in Islamabad.
Soweto residents decry ongoing power cuts under Eskom’s load reduction programme: In parts of Soweto, under Eskom's load reduction programme, electricity is cut ...
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