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Daily Maverick publishes The Gathering 2026 line-up: Can South Africa’s cities be saved?

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Daily Maverick publishes The Gathering 2026 line-up: Can South Africa’s cities be saved?

Issued by Daily Maverick 31 Aug 2026

The overall Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards is TimesLive’s photojournalist, Sandile Ndlovu (Image supplied)

Media

TimeLive's photojournalist Sandile Ndlovu crowned Sanef Journalist of the Year

7 Jul 2026

The Digital News Transformation Fund’s second funding round backs newsrooms across seven provinces (Image source: © 123rf )

Media

R15,8m grants for data journalism, AI-assisted workflows and vernacular content

2 Jul 2026

Media

2026 Sikuvile finalists announced after 400-plus entries

17 Jun 2026

Alpha Ramushwana: Emerging political and governance journalist poised to shape SA’s media landscape

Media

Alpha Ramushwana: Emerging political and governance journalist poised to shape SA’s media landscape

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 2 Jun 2026

Gibs and Daily Maverick host live webinar on leading media through strategy, AI and sustainability

Media

Gibs and Daily Maverick host live webinar on leading media through strategy, AI and sustainability

Issued by Daily Maverick 13 May 2026

The Animation School is shortlisted for three student films at the New York Festivals Television and Film Awards (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

New York Film Awards: SA school shortlisted

2 Apr 2026

Hot1027's Tara Penny is on the NYF shortlist for On-air talent: broadcast journalist (Source: @ Hot1027 )

Radio & Audio

SA radio stations feature in "Oscars of Radio Awards"

27 Mar 2026

Daily Maverick and Gift of the Givers launch 2026 MavericKids drop-off

ESG

Daily Maverick and Gift of the Givers launch 2026 MavericKids drop-off

Issued by Daily Maverick 24 Mar 2026

Vol. 08 - Welcome to On the Dot Insights Newsletter

Printing

Vol. 08 - Welcome to On the Dot Insights Newsletter

Issued by On the Dot 24 Nov 2025

eNCA's Checkpoint investigation triumphs at Vodacom Journalist Awards

Media

eNCA's Checkpoint investigation triumphs at Vodacom Journalist Awards

5 Dec 2025

People illegally mine for gold in this forest in north-western Zambia. Photos and videos supplied

Mining

Guns, gangs and gold: The battle for Zambia’s riches

Charles Mafa, James Beluchi and Caleb Likomeno 22 Oct 2025

Daily Maverick and Gift of the Givers return with 5th MavericKids book to combat child illiteracy

ESG

Daily Maverick and Gift of the Givers return with 5th MavericKids book to combat child illiteracy

Issued by Daily Maverick 30 Sep 2025

The Gathering 2025: Changemakers | The Impact Edition – agenda released

Online Media

The Gathering 2025: Changemakers | The Impact Edition – agenda released

Issued by Daily Maverick 21 Aug 2025

The former managing director of a company involved in the multibillion Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) and his business partner have been charged in the Maseru Magistrates’ Court for fraud and money laundering. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Criminal Law

Pair charged with multi-million rand fraud in Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Sechaba Mokhethi 19 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf Daily Maverick has released exclusive video evidence of the suspended IDT CEO and its spokesperson offering a bribe to one of its journalists

Media Freedom

Watch video of suspended IDT CEO offering a bribe to Daily Maverick journalist

6 Aug 2025

Lesotho Palace of Justice in Maseru. The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority wants a case against it dismissed. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Corporate & Commercial Law

Lesotho dams authority fights back in “legally baseless” court case

Sechaba Mokhethi 16 Jul 2025

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

Media

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

8 Jul 2025

All the 2025 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

Media

All the 2025 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

1 Jul 2025

News24 leads trust in South Africa for the 7th year running

Media

News24 leads trust in South Africa for the 7th year running

Issued by Media24 19 Jun 2025

Residential Property

Luxury home of Lottery “kingpin” frozen by Special Tribunal

Raymond Joseph 5 Jun 2025

Andrew Trench has passed away. Source: LinkedIn.

Media

Remembering a formidable journalist and editor, Andrew Trench

4 Jun 2025

New York Festivals (NYF) Storytellers Gala have announced the 2025 TV & Film Awards award winners and the 2025 Radio Awards winners, with South Africa winning six awards, three for TV & Film and three for Radio (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

6 awards for SA at New York Festivals 2025 TV & Film and Radio Awards

23 May 2025

Media

Anton Harber | Protection orders being used to silence journalists and activists

Anton Harber 1 Apr 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Agree to disagree: Why mutual agreement is required when referring a dispute for arbitration

Ziyanda Sibeko and Johnson Mthembu 16 Jan 2025

He was laid to rest over the weekend. Source: Supplied.

Media

Celebrated journalist Mduduzi Dlamini leaves a lasting legacy at 55

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Nov 2024

DM168 circulation surges: Readers drive our success

Online Media

DM168 circulation surges: Readers drive our success

Issued by Daily Maverick 22 Nov 2024

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Legislation & Regulation

Rica Amendment Bill referred to National Assembly

22 Nov 2024

Blanshe Musinguzi won top honours. Source: AIJC

Media

Ugandan journalist Blanshe Musinguzi wins African investigative journalist of the year award

1 Nov 2024

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

Media

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

31 Oct 2024

Source: © Pexels Sanef recently proposed its Journalism Sustainability Fund to Business Leadership SA reports Media24

Media

Sanef proposes Journalism Sustainability Fund to Business Leadership SA

22 Oct 2024

Radio & Audio

NYF 2025 Radio Awards featuring new categories is now open for entries

5 Sep 2024

Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding

Primary & Secondary Education

Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding

23 Aug 2024

Broadcasting the 2024 elections as a politics and history graduate was gold for me

Media

Broadcasting the 2024 elections as a politics and history graduate was gold for me

Issued by Newzroom Afrika 22 Aug 2024

Daily Maverick journalists honoured at Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

Media

Daily Maverick journalists honoured at Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

Issued by Daily Maverick 30 Jul 2024

Source ©: Sikuvile Awards The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards were announced on Saturday evening, 20 July

Media Freedom

All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards winners

Danette Breitenbach 21 Jul 2024

Shape Africa’s independent voice: Register now for AMP 2024

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Shape Africa’s independent voice: Register now for AMP 2024

Issued by YehBaby Marketing Creatives 6 Jun 2024

All the Sanef Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards finalists

Newspapers

All the Sanef Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards finalists

5 Jun 2024

How can companies promote democracy and social justice?

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

How can companies promote democracy and social justice?

Issued by Trialogue 28 May 2024

Maria Ressa is the co-founder of Rappler. Source: Rappler.

Cannes Lions

Co-founder of Rappler Maria Ressa is the 2024 Cannes LionHeart recipient

13 May 2024

Media Freedom

South Africa’s media have done good work with 30 years of freedom but need more diversity

Prinola Govenden 6 May 2024

Daily Maverick sweeps WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2024 with 4 top honours

Media

Daily Maverick sweeps WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2024 with 4 top honours

Issued by Daily Maverick 17 Apr 2024

Source: ©AdFocus2021 Rob Rose, editor of FM, (left) with Tumi Rabanye 2021 AdFocus chair (centre) and Faheem Chaudhry, 2022 chair (right)

Media

Rob Rose resigns as Financial Mail editor

29 Jan 2024

Media

4 resources for journalists from the world’s top investigative conference

Daneel Knoetze 3 Jan 2024

Radio & Audio

Cliff Central's Rina Broomberg announced as grand juror for NYF 2024 Radio Awards

1 Dec 2023