Local news is the foundation of a healthy democracy, yet it has been weakened by political hostility, collapsing business models and the rise of social media.

On this World News Day, for too many people, the future is becoming too dark to see. This moment is best described as living in a state of perpetual flux, of global uncertainty and deep, unsettling ...

There is an alarming global trend of governments shutting down the internet in times of political crisis, with 294 such shutdowns in 54 countries in 2024 – including 15 in Africa.

To understand the world around us we need reliable and rigorous reporting, with artificial intelligence as a tool that amplifies such journalism rather than exploits and distorts it.

Thousands marched in Cape Town on Saturday 27 September 2025, demanding an end to the Gaza conflict and a boycott of Israel.

In a country where history often arrives in camouflage, Pieter-Dirk Uys showed up as Evita Bezuidenhout (and many other characters) and told the truth. Not with slogans. With jokes. Not with outrage.

South Africa is facing a 16% reduction in its Global Fund allocation for the coming grant cycle, starting on 1 October. Community-based organisations have flagged concerns about how the fund’s ...

The sport, arts and culture minister publicly pledged to back the performance arts and cultural events. But some festivals are facing withdrawn funding and cancelled commitments, with ripple effects ...

Ahead of World News Day 2025, Daily Maverick co-founder and Project Kontinuum’s Leader Branko Brkic speaks to Rebecca Davis about the crisis facing global media, from Africa’s “media deserts” to ...

NOTE: We limit our weekly entries to maximum 20. If your picture’s not published, please keep sending them in! First Thing’s John Stupart is very much a dog person, but we encourage all pictures.

In a landmark decision, South Africa's Competition Appeals Court has greenlit the merger between Vodacom and Maziv, paving the way for the next phase of growth in telecommunications. As part of the ...

From the arts precinct of Maboneng to a creative hub in the Boland, these two South African coffee shops offer more than just coffee.