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dailymaverick. co. za > opinionista > 2026-06-28-politics-of-the-isolation-ward-thoughts-on-changing-the-world-from-a-hospital-bed

Thoughts on changing the world from an isolation ward

1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (317+ words) Lying in hospital has given me time to reflect on the isolation ward that power structures have created around me, and to resolve to at least try to make a difference. Graeme Sacks is a music therapist and musician living…...

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dailymaverick. co. za > article > 2026-06-28-hugo-broos-the-man-who-reshaped-bafana-bafana-in-his-own-way

Hugo Broos: The man who reshaped Bafana Bafana in his own way

3+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1106+ words) Belgian tactician Hugo Broos engineered Bafana Bafana's first knockout-round qualification as they finished second behind Mexico in Group A. Co-host nation Canada awaits in the round of 32. If it were up to some South Africans, Hugo Broos would have been fired…...

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dailymaverick. co. za > article > 2026-06-28-open-laws-closed-doors-south-africas-battle-for-true-lgbti-acceptance

Open laws, closed doors: South Africa's battle for true LGBTI acceptance

1+ hour, 14+ min ago  (711+ words) It has been 20 years since South Africa legalised marriage equality, and on paper, the country is a global haven. However, gaining real entry into everyday society is still an uphill struggle for the country's estimated 2. 39 million lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender…...

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dailymaverick. co. za > article > 2026-06-26-how-a-pilot-programme-helped-shape-thapelo-masekos-soccer-journey

How a pilot programme helped shape Thapelo Maseko's soccer journey

2+ day, 18+ min ago  (955+ words) A decade before firing Bafana Bafana into the World Cup knockout stages, Thapelo Maseko was one of 146 children enrolled in a pilot soccer programme in the township of Sebokeng. When Thapelo Maseko swept the ball into the net in Monterrey…...

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dailymaverick. co. za > article > 2026-06-26-the-hidden-strain-in-mid-corporate-supply-chains

The hidden strain in mid-corporate supply chains

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (520+ words) A manufacturer in Johannesburg told me recently that the hardest part of running his business is no longer finding customers; demand remains steady. The real challenge is funding the gap between when inputs arrive and when finished goods are finally…...

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dailymaverick. co. za > article > 2026-06-26-the-real-scoreline-can-south-africa-avoid-climate-knockout

The Real Scoreline: Can South Africa avoid climate knockout?

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (419+ words) New University of Reading research places South Africa near the bottom of a climate performance table ranking World Cup nations, underlining the urgent need for leadership that can navigate the coming environmental, economic and social impacts of a warming world....

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dailymaverick. co. za > article > 2026-06-26-the-maria-mccloy-gig-guide-returns-1

The Maria Mc Cloy gig guide returns

2+ day, 51+ min ago  (648+ words) The Maria Mc Cloy gig guide is back in the memory of the Joburg gem who passed away in May. Maria's family and friends have agreed that we can honour her in this way. We are excited that the arts…...

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dailymaverick. co. za > article > 2026-06-26-the-art-of-seduction-why-women-globally-recognise-the-jonasi-gomoras-of-the-world

The art of seduction: Why women globally recognise the Jonasi Gomoras of the world

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1105+ words) The Netflix adaptation of Sue Nyathi's novel The Polygamist has triggered women across the globe, particularly the portrayal of the ruthless philanderer Jonasi Gomora. While it is the darker and more damaging currents that sweep along the narrative in the…...

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dailymaverick. co. za > opinionista > 2026-06-26-ngizwe-mchunu-the-equality-court-and-the-constitutional-limits-of-freedom-of-expression

Ngizwe Mchunu, the Equality Court and the constitutional limits of freedom of expression

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (643+ words) This court case showed the challenges of balancing freedom of expression and rights and dignity of others, while the courts have to deal with a rapidly evolving digital environment. Gudani Tshikota is the campaigns and projects coordinator of the SOS…...

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dailymaverick. co. za > opinionista > 2026-06-26-ngizwe-mchunu-the-equality-court-and-the-constitutional-limits-of-freedom-of-expression

The constitutional limits of freedom of expression in South Africa

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (643+ words) This court case showed the challenges of balancing freedom of expression and rights and dignity of others, while the courts have to deal with a rapidly evolving digital environment. Gudani Tshikota is the campaigns and projects coordinator of the SOS…...

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