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Daily Maverick is a wholly independent and always entertaining source for all the news and insight South Africans need. It is a unique blend of global and local news, analysis and opinion.
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This week AI took over the Met Gala, populating social media with celebrities in attendance. Turns out, some of them weren’t actually there ..read more
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A severe solar storm this weekend is threatening to trigger blackouts and disrupt navigation systems around the world, but it also promises a dazzling display of the Northern Lights that could be seen across Europe and as far south as Alabama in the US ..read more
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Apple Inc. issued a rare apology for an advertisement touting its latest iPad Pro that upset many creatives and other customers. The company also said it won’t air the ad on television as planned ..read more
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President Joe Biden’s administration is poised to unveil a sweeping decision on China tariffs as soon as next week, one that’s expected to target key strategic sectors with new levies while rejecting the across-the-board hikes sought by Donald Trump, people familiar with the matter said ..read more
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The latest tally at the disintegrated five-storey building in George had 12 people confirmed dead on Friday. Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla described the incident as a ‘national calamity’ during a visit to hospitals that were treating survivors ..read more
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Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking ... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the last 48 hours ..read more
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Hilton Moreeng led a senior South African side to where no other coach ever has: a final of a Cricket World Cup. But he’s now opted not to renew his contract, with assistant coach Dillon du Preez taking over his role on an interim basis ..read more
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The Bulls and Stormers are fighting for the same fourth-place United Rugby Championship final standings finish, to seal a home quarterfinal ..read more
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Albert Mpazayabo hopes his thesis on integration of refugees in South Africa will be taken seriously by the authorities ..read more
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Ace Magashule’s African Congress for Transformation (ACT), the Labour Party and the Afrikan Alliance of Social Democrats have been unable to convince the apex court to order the Electoral Commission to amend the election timetable to allow their candidates to contest the polls. ..read more