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The Jesus Dominion International Church in East London and Pastor Timothy Omotoso are continuing legal action against the Buffalo City metro after mayor Princess Faku ordered the cancellation of their booking at the Orient Theatre, where Omotoso was scheduled to lead a ‘New Dawn’ crusade.

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AGRICULTURE: SA farm exports to US rise 19% in Q1, a green sprout amid frosty diplomacy

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The sudden plummet in global childbearing began at exactly the same time as the ascendance of smartphones and personal digital entertainment, leading to a ‘coupling crisis’, warns sociologist Dr Alice Evans of King’s College, London.

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TikTok traders, crypto evangelists and Bitcoin havens paint a picture of quick wins and easy exits. On Daily Maverick’s Decrypting Crypto webinar, experts reminded investors that volatility, risk and regulation are all part of the crypto package.

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‘I’m going to keep playing for the country, keep doing my best and live with whatever comes my way,’ Kagiso Rabada said in his first press conference since the substance abuse ban.

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Constitutional and legal reforms are needed to address divisions rooted in the overcentralisation of power and resources.

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A new review looks at the safety and effectiveness of mouth taping during sleep for conditions such as sleep apnoea. The news isn’t so good.

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The Oval Office spectacle enraged me, not only as a South African but also as a black woman watching the all-too-familiar dance of slave and master playing out live on international television.

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It’s not a good thing that only a handful of teams, often the richest ones, are winning the major leagues throughout the soccer-playing world.

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In a council sitting, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis showed an image of National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams holding a gun, which has prompted the latest in a back-and-forth between the party and the DA.

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The People’s Plan for the Right to Housing in the age of Climate Change was created by the people, for the people. On 29 May, it was officially adopted by the City of eThekwini as part of its Integrated Development Plan.

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With more than 13,000 child abuse crimes reported in 2023/24, experts warn that perpetrators often hide in plain sight as teachers, clergy and even parents. Daily Maverick explores who these perpetrators are and whether they can ever be rehabilitated.

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An unforgettable experience has its embarrassing moment, though it won’t detract from the wonder of it all.

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NSPCA inspector Wrolien Rabie stands between farm animals and their suffering, often alone, sometimes afraid. For her, compassion is both a duty and a burden – one that she carries without fanfare.

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The colours are lively, the flavours are lively — here’s a weeknight supper recipe that will have you toasting life itself.

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BAMAKO, June 2 (Reuters) - An Al Qaeda-linked rebel group active in West Africa's Sahel region has claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Mali on Sunday that two sources said had killed more than 30 soldiers.

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On Saturday, 31 May, Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Inter Milan in one of the most one-sided finals in history, thereby completing a historic treble.

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In this episode of Power Chat, Ferial Haffajee speaks with Maryana Iskander, CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, about Wikipedia’s critical role in the digital information ecosystem. From the platform’s symbiotic relationship with tech giants to the legal and community frameworks that protect it, ...

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso expressed his disappointment with his team’s defeat to Pyramids in the Champions League final. However, he also highlighted the positives of the team’s ill-fated campaign.

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More than half of reported kidnapping cases in South Africa take place in the province, and in some police precincts in Johannesburg the number of cases has tripled. Often, they’re a quick way of getting cash.

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BOOK REVIEW: In search of Nongqawuse: unraveling the tragic legacy of a young Xhosa prophetess

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There’s a whack of flavour in this dish thanks to the layer of caramelised onion beneath the tomatoes and the base of tomato and mustard paste below that.

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As Asian markets tread water amid a simmering US-China trade spat and looming tariffs, investors are left wondering whether President Trump will double down on his steel and aluminum threats or recant before the key jobs data drops this week.

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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.

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CAIRO, June 1 (Reuters) - Sudan's new Prime Minister Kamil Idris has dissolved the country's caretaker government, state news agency SUNA reported late on Sunday.

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As Trump wipes away American history and redoubles down on thought crimes, he’d be horrified to know that the ANC has done it better, which is to say worse.

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WARSAW, June 1 (Reuters) - Eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki established a lead in Sunday's presidential election in Poland, late exit polls showed, with the ballot seen as a test of the nation's support for a pro-European course versus Donald Trump-style nationalism.

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An act of sabotage that blew up a vital sewerage transformer — and left the perpetrator injured — has landed a 23-year-old man from Taung behind bars for 12 years.

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The Springboks last played in Gqeberha in 2021, and the city is buzzing again. Over the next six or so weeks leading up to the Boks’ match against Italy, radio personality Daron Mann will break down rugby for any confused bystanders. Here’s episode two.

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The cause of the accident is not yet known, but it is suspected that one of the drivers may have fallen asleep behind the wheel.

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The Sharks beat Ireland’s Munster in the United Rugby Championship quarterfinals through a penalty shootout — but the result was almost overshadowed by an on-field wink.

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In a single night of coordinated action, private security firm Atlas Security arrested eight suspects in Nelson Mandela Bay for cable theft, infrastructure vandalism and the theft of a gate motor.

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The reality is that Gayton McKenzie has no place in government and his clownishly dangerous comments must be met with sanction.

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will vote on the metro’s proposed budget, which includes a 12% increase in electricity tariffs — along with rises for other municipal services. The discussion, however, comes as the Electricity and Energy Directorate finds itself in dire financial and governanc...

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While it is unclear who will take over from President Cyril Ramaphosa as leader of the ANC, their ability to win votes will be extremely important. It may be constructive to examine what five of the most likely candidates would bring to the electorate.

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The Cannabis Expo underlined the energy of private businesses that are forging ahead with investment, sales and job creation in the face of dazed and confused government policy that appears to have been crafted over a bong.

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The EFF has filed an urgent court bid to block Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s fuel levy hike, arguing it is irrational, economically harmful and unlawfully implemented. This is not just the EFF showing commitment to its stance against the increase, but a relatively novel legal precedent that...

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Daily Maverick was invited to Estonia as a guest of the minister of foreign affairs to attend the African Business Forum and 11th annual e-Governance Conference — and finally have a chat with Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber.

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WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Australia to increase its defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product during a meeting with Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, the Pentagon said on Sunday.

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There was a flurry of corporate activity in the past week as companies with February and March year-ends looked to get results out before the end of the month. Many companies manage to get results out within two months of the end of the reporting period, with others using the full three months ...

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KYIV, June 1 (Reuters) - Ukrainian secret services were able to attack strategic bomber aircraft at Russian air bases on Sunday by hiding explosive-laden drones inside the roofs of wooden sheds, according to a Ukrainian security official and images posted online.

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Every delay in delivering affordable housing translates into another generation growing up in inadequate conditions, another community denied the chance to build wealth through property ownership.

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Following a petition filed on behalf of residents of Nelson Mandela Bay’s Northern Areas, which is in the grip of gangs and violent crime, the Portfolio Committee on Police has called for urgent reform to the country’s bail policy – and ordered that a joint report from the departments of Safety ...

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In a damning and scathing report the Public Protector has found that the Eastern Cape Department of Health is breaking a handful of laws and regulations in its management of the Dora Nginza Hospital.

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Family and friends at the Bloemfontein funeral on Sunday of murdered journalist and Wits University Master’s student Olorato Mongale, were left in tears by her mother Basetsana Mongale’s haunting tribute.

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The Jesus Dominion International Church in East London and Pastor Timothy Omotoso are continuing legal action against the Buffalo City metro after mayor Princess Faku ordered the cancellation of their booking at the Orient Theatre, where Omotoso was scheduled to lead a ‘New Dawn’ crusade.

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The sudden plummet in global childbearing began at exactly the same time as the ascendance of smartphones and personal digital entertainment, leading to a ‘coupling crisis’, warns sociologist Dr Alice Evans of King’s College, London.

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‘I’m going to keep playing for the country, keep doing my best and live with whatever comes my way,’ Kagiso Rabada said in his first press conference since the substance abuse ban.

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Eight players have been selected, but the balance of South Africa’s side for the final is in focus after coach Shukri Conrad gave himself several choices in his squad.

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The Oval Office spectacle enraged me, not only as a South African but also as a black woman watching the all-too-familiar dance of slave and master playing out live on international television.

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