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WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's top aides are discussing whether preemptive pardons to current and former public officials who may be ... Show more

White House aides discuss preemptive pardons for Trump targets, sources say

Quick Glance: Biden weighs preemptive pardons for Trump's foes

Biden administration officials are considering preemptive pardons for potential targets of Trump prosecutions.

Concerns arise over Trump's threats against political opponents, prompting discussions about legal support.

Activists urge Biden to focus on pardoning incarcerated individuals rather than allies or political targets.

The discussions around preemptive pardons could set new precedents for the use of presidential pardon power.

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Thembi Simelane’s declared income for the 2020/21 financial year – the same period her Sandton business, Silvanas Coffee Shop ... Show more

Thembi Simelane’s unexplained cash (Part Three) — the mystery cash she used to pay back R849,000 for VBS-linked loan

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MADAM and EVE: Shopaholics Anonymous 👉 Shopaholics Anonymous

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As the festive season approaches and South Africans prepare to splurge on booze and chicken, financial experts urge a clever strategy: ditch the impulse buys ... Show more

Spend wisely — here’s how to master your festive season budget

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Amid growing concerns about muguka, a highly addictive variant of khat, Kenya needs evidence-based regulations to balance public health and economic interests ... Show more

Muguka: Kenya strives for balance on highly addictive stimulant

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile concluded his year-end Q&A in the House on Thursday with some apparent side-stepping on the festering crisis in Mozambique ... Show more

Mashatile side-steps questions on Mozambique human rights violations

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The Department of Basic Education built only one school this year, leaving critical infrastructure backlogs unaddressed in provinces such as Eastern Cape and ... Show more

Only one state school built in 2025 thanks to DBE budget cuts

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Eskom’s leadership told Parliament that while it had made progress in stabilising its operations, spiralling levels of municipal debt threatened its financial ... Show more

Eskom’s recovery threatened by R92bn municipal debt, Parliament is told

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A decades-long web of shootings linked to private security, gangs, drugs and suspicions of cop collusion underpins the assassination of murder accused Mark ... Show more

Mark Lifman and the murderous matrix in South Africa’s gang capital

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With Bitcoin and the S&P 500 at record highs, there is much talk going around about bubbles. But when is it time to call a market a bubble? The most obvious ... Show more

After the Bell: What is really happening behind the three bubbles driving global markets?

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The budget for the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Older Persons Programme dropped by R34-million between 2021 and 2024 ... Show more

Older Persons Programme: Push for home care after budget cut

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Welcome to Daily Maverick's free mini crossword quickie. Follow the clues and fill in the squares to solve these minis. 👉 Mini crossword 6 Dec 2024 - Daily Maverick

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WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters) - McKinsey and Company Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of McKinsey & Company, will pay more than $122 million to resolve a U.S ... Show more

McKinsey Africa to pay $122 million in South Africa bribery scheme, US Justice Department says

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Please, my leader, explain to me slowly, like someone speaking to a five-year-old child whose toys were bought with money deposited via ATMs ... Show more

Letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu — what on Earth has happened to the social compact?

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There is a danger that the GNU is missing the opportunity to grasp the nettle and push on with the economic reforms that the country desperately needs to ... Show more

Hot air and rhetoric won’t fix South Africa’s growing economic malaise

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The NPA’s achievements in securing high conviction rates reflect its commitment to tackling priority crimes in Gauteng. However, challenges remain ... Show more

Gauteng NPA achieves remarkable 91.9% conviction rate amid challenges in corruption prosecutions

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Head of the US Anti-Doping Agency Travis Tygart believes the evidence shows that tennis No 1 Jannik Sinner is not a doper. 👉 Sinner not a doper, says US anti-doping chief

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It is not ‘the norm’ for only embassies to be located in capitals, as Pretoria insists. 👉 Taiwan has representative offices in capitals across the globe, despite what Lamola says

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A24 has delivered another unsettling, artful horror film in the form of Heretic. It’s not subtle but benefits from its unconventional and unpredictable ... Show more

Heretic — A psychological thriller that defies genre tropes

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The strike by SAA pilots resulted in some domestic, regional, and international flights being delayed or canceled on Thursday, 5 December 2024 ... Show more

South African Airways cancels flights as pilots begin indefinite strike

Quick Glance: SAA Cancels Flights Amid Pilot Strike

South African Airways (SAA) cancelled flights to Perth and Sao Paulo after the SAA Pilots Association (SAAPA) announced a strike.

The decision to cancel these routes was made Wednesday night due to the inability to find partner airlines for passenger transfers.

As of Thursday morning, domestic and African routes were unaffected, thanks to contingency plans implemented by the airline.

Some pilots were seen picketing outside the SAA office at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

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What’s in store for us for the next five months weatherwise? Hot days, rain later in the summer (hopefully) and a tentative and weak La Niña are on the horizon ... Show more

South Africa’s summer forecast – hot temperatures and uncertain rainfall patterns ahead for 2025

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Nissan faces turmoil as CEO Uchida struggles to turn around the company amid declining sales and activist investor pressure. 👉 Nissan boss Uchida races to save the automaker – and his job

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NEW YORK - New York police were searching on Thursday for the man who shot dead UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson in a brazen attack outside a Midtown ... Show more

New York police hunt for man who killed UnitedHealth executive

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Potjie-roasted Moroccan chicken and potatoes

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Former Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption and money laundering case returned to the Pretoria High Court on Thursday ... Show more

Mapisa-Nqakula seeks easing of bail conditions for Botswana trip

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In a landmark ruling that saw young environmental activists triumph, the high court has overturned the government’s plans to add 1 ... Show more

‘Cancel Coal’ case victory: Mantashe’s plans ruled unconstitutional

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to move Thembi Simelane from her position as justice and constitutional development minister while retaining her in ... Show more

Ramaphosa’s Cabinet ‘reshuffle’ reveals his political impotence

Quick Glance: Ramaphosa Reshuffles Cabinet, Simelane's Role Adjusted

President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Thembi Simelane from the justice ministry and appointed Mmamoloko Kubayi as the new minister of justice.

Simelane will now lead the human settlements ministry but remains under scrutiny due to corruption allegations.

She faces accusations related to a loan exceeding R500,000 from a businessman linked to the failed VBS Mutual Bank investment by Polokwane municipality.

Government officials expressed concerns that the situation with a compromised justice minister could not persist, as future investigative bodies would need to report to her.

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The pair, alongside publication relations company boss Trevor Neethling, made their second appearance in court since their arrests in November. 👉 Safa execs Jordaan and Hluyo want malfeasance case thrown out of court

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WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - A large number of Americans' metadata has been stolen in the sweeping cyberespionage campaign carried out by a Chinese hacking ... Show more

'Large number' of Americans' metadata stolen by Chinese hackers, senior official says

Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Steal Massive Amounts of American Metadata

A significant quantity of Americans' metadata has been stolen by the Chinese hacking group 'Salt Typhoon.'

The exact number of affected individuals remains unclear, but a substantial number may be involved.

Numerous companies, including at least eight telecommunications firms in the U.S., have also been targeted.

The U.S. government has prioritized combating the Salt Typhoon hackers and plans a classified briefing for senators.

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Help shape the story — vote for Daily Maverick’s 2024 People of the Year: From the Person of the Year to Community Champion of the Year, each category represents ...

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It is almost 35 years since Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) members Prakash Napier and Yusuf Akhalwaya were killed in a limpet mine explosion at Park Station in ... Show more

Court appearance looms for Kathrada Foundation director amid reopened probe into MK operatives' deaths

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NSFAS finally presented its 2022/23 annual report to Parliament on Wednesday — a year late. The Auditor-General highlighted almost R60-billion in irregular ... Show more

NSFAS submits its 2022/23 annual report – a year late

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Though several South African companies are producing HIV and TB medicines, the active ingredients that go into these medicines are usually imported from India ... Show more

Pretoria firm aims to lead SA in making key TB drug ingredients

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PASIR MAS, Malaysia, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Health volunteers in Malaysia have been preparing for any surge in waterborne diseases following devastating floods that ... Show more

Malaysia health volunteers on alert for waterborne disease after devastating floods

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Squad management is particularly relevant at this stage of the year, as the respective clubs gear up for another stint in the all-important Champions Cup ... Show more

South African clubs follow Rassie’s lead with rotation as focus shifts to Europe

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Supreme Court of Appeal judges unanimously ordered the release of the Steinhoff forensic report and confirmed the primacy of the Promotion of Access to ... Show more

Steinhoff’s efforts to conceal its financial skeletons have failed

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ANC weathers storm in Thabazimbi, new Labour Party gets its first councillors, but it’s carnage for local parties

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The secretary-general of the human rights body denounced world leaders for failing to act to prevent genocide in Gaza since October 2023 ... Show more

‘Conclusion that Israel is committing genocide is unequivocal’: Amnesty

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Welcome to Daily Maverick's free mini crossword quickie. Follow the clues and fill in the squares to solve these minis. 👉 Mini crossword 5 Dec 2024 - Daily Maverick

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While most eyes were on Thabazimbi yesterday, there were six other by-elections. The IFP had a very good hold in Mtubatuba ... Show more

Wednesday by-elections: Solid IFP win, shaky MK showing in KZN

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Five small Karoo towns have humble beginnings with a rich and varied history. 👉 The intriguing tapestry of five Northern Cape towns

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The US is a master at pivoting and changing its allegiances and focus when there are benefits to doing so. South Africa must learn this lesson from both the US ... Show more

SA must read the geopolitical tea leaves swirling around Biden’s Angola visit

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CARTOON THURSDAY WITH RICO: Simelane switch 👉 Simelane switch

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In his approach to Thembi Simelane’s axeing, the G20 and the GNU, Ramaphosa has shown his dogged path might just leave a legacy. 👉 Ramaphosa in long-term gamble to rescue party and legacy

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For families whose children are fighting severe medical conditions, cancer and broken bones, the past 12 months have pushed them close to ruin ... Show more

Help give families with children in hospital a fighting chance

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SA’s GDP data announcement yesterday was a shock, so the question is the obvious one: Why? 👉 After the Bell: Why is South Africa’s economy not growing?

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Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, from the past three days. 👉 Inside The Fashion Awards 2024 at Royal Albert Hall, and more from around the world

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A City of Johannesburg council meeting in November 2023, which led to the re-appointment of city manager Floyd Brink, was not only unconstitutional ... Show more

Brink reappointment ruled unlawful, told to vacate position within 10 days

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This type of relationship has been a realpolitik practice of many democracies’ engagements with autocratic, corrupt and failing states ... Show more

The Angola-US honeymoon: Political amnesia and moral decay

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President Cyril Ramaphosa does not seem to take issue with the fact that a person accused of corruption sits in his Cabinet ... Show more

Simelane’s ongoing role as a minister damages government’s credibility

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We have to uncover surface forms of equality and justice to reveal the way that historical and vertically segmented privileges shape post-apartheid conditions ... Show more

How vested interests shape South Africans’ perceptions of equality and justice

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Stellenbosch University’s council is under close scrutiny over its response to the findings related to tampering with a report that called for the closure of ... Show more

Wilgenhof: Stellenbosch University faces huge integrity, legal test

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Although private school pupils frequently perform better than their public school counterparts, it’s important to consider external factors when comparing this ... Show more

Do independent schools really outperform public schools? It’s a matter of perspective

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Gone are the engines, the leather, the chrome, the analogue dials, the smoking jackets and the symbols of old-world power. In come radical design ... Show more

Jaguar: Out with nostalgia, in with imagination.

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A Western Cape Education Department IT contract is under fire after a forensic investigation uncovered serious procurement irregularities ... Show more

Calls for Special Investigating Unit probe as Western Cape Education Department stands firm on controversial IT contract

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The festival in the middle of the Karoo is a living testament to the levelling power of books and the democratic nature of the written word. 👉 The Booktown Richmond festival: Small-town setting, big ideas

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Liberation movements no longer appeal to voters and this is why there have been tectonic shifts in election outcomes. Democracy is maturing in Africa ... Show more

After the Bell: Elections in Africa can teach the rest of the world about democracy

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Where skills were once good enough for 30 years when you qualified as a journeyman or left university, now you’ll be lucky if what you learnt isn’t on its way ... Show more

We face a lifetime of learning, unlearning and relearning if we expect to navigate our ever-changing world

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Mandla Mashimbyi has been hired as Proteas Women’s coach with the objective of taking the team one step further than they have gone in the past two years ... Show more

Proteas Women start new chapter in quest for silverware with Mashimbyi

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Aubergines, olives, tomatoes, garlic. They add up to… Spanish? Then add feta. Maybe Greek? Add risotto and it becomes Italian. Sort of ... Show more

Risotto with a Mediterranean flavour

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SEOUL, Dec 4 (Reuters) - South Korean lawmakers submitted a bill on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law and reversed the ... Show more

South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law debacle

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SEOUL, Dec 4 (Reuters) - South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to ... Show more

South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after martial law rescinded

Quick Glance: Impeachment Motion Gains Momentum Amid Party Leadership Shift

People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon calls for the immediate suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol's powers, following revelations of illegal actions during the martial law declaration.

Han's shift in stance now supports impeachment, increasing the likelihood of the motion passing in the National Assembly.

Two high-profile PPP lawmakers have also expressed their support for impeachment, as opposition parties already hold a majority in the Assembly.

President Yoon claimed in a meeting with Han that he did not issue orders for the arrest of politicians, but Han views this as insufficient to alleviate the crisis.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says SA will use its G20 presidency to address Africa’s challenges. 👉 SA backs Nigeria's bid to join G20

Quick Glance: Ramaphosa Anticipates Trump's Attendance at G20 Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the commencement of South Africa's G20 presidency.

He expects US President-elect Donald Trump to attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg next November.

Ramaphosa expressed optimism about potential discussions on trade and geopolitical issues, suggesting a golf outing.

South Africa aims to leverage the G20 platform to advance the interests of emerging economies regarding climate change and economic inequality.

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South Africa has moved to smooth its relationship with US president-elect Donald Trump after he fired a tariff warning to BRICS countries if they press ahead ... Show more

Unseating US dollar not in pipeline for BRICS countries: SA

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In collaboration with the Gift of the Givers Foundation, the Elma Foundation and the Western Cape Department of Health, Groote Schuur Hospital has unveiled ... Show more

Groote Schuur Hospital unveils upgraded liver treatment clinic

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A two-year spell as striker coach at Manchester United has left Bafana Bafana’s all-time top scorer hungry for similar tests. 👉 Benni McCarthy has massive ambitions for his coaching career after Man United tenure

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THE HAGUE, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Russian presidential aircraft and funds were used in a program that took children from occupied Ukrainian territories ... Show more

Putin's Kremlin planes took away Ukrainian children for adoption, report alleges

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While economists were not expecting GDP figures to shoot the lights out this month, the 28.8% fall in agriculture that cropped GDP by 0.7 of a percentage point ... Show more

SA’s GDP growth wilts as agriculture suffers a 30% fall

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The South African Zionist Federation’s Rolene Marks objects to the way in which Daily Maverick’s Kevin Bloom commented on the arrest warrants issued by the ... Show more

The ICC has been hijacked by those waging an ideological vendetta against Israel

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Breast cancer cases can differ significantly. Treatment needs to follow the individual needs of the patient. 👉 Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat

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Mother City was essential to the success of the newly unveiled research station — Moscow’s flagship hub for science and strategic influence partly financed by ... Show more

Polar politics: How Cape Town played a vital link in Russian oligarch Mikhelson’s multimillion-dollar Antarctic outpost

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Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool thinks SA and Trump are ‘in alignment’ on Russia’s war against Ukraine. 👉 Time to lose Gaza ‘megaphone’ – SA’s new US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool

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Want to get tempers rising fast in Cape Town these days? Bring up the topic of digital nomads. 👉 Digital nomads — Cape Town’s curse or blessing?

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For the first time, the state successfully convicted a fishing company not only for illegal fishing within a Marine Protected Area but also for causing ... Show more

Landmark De Hoop Marine Protected Area conviction sets precedent for environmental accountability

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On Tuesday, Transnet admitted it would not make the deadline of 6 December to recommission a crucial fuel berth in the Port of Port Elizabeth ... Show more

Transnet blames weather, equipment for fuel berth recommissioning delay

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Saru vote for equity sale faces major barriers from dissident unions still unhappy with structure

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Israel’s military said on Tuesday that it targeted vehicles in the Aqabah area of the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank ... Show more

Middle East update: IDF strikes Hamas members in occupied West Bank

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Welcome to Daily Maverick's free mini crossword quickie. Follow the clues and fill in the squares to solve these minis. 👉 Mini Crossword 4 Dec 2024 - Daily Maverick

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