Michelle Kekana walks us through her journey to debuting her powerful novel, covering strength, mental health, hope and self-compassion.

Maverick's Rebecca Davis talks about what's actually shaping online political discourse in South Africa right now — and spoiler alert: it’s not ideas, policies, or even real people.

A bounty of high-quality extra virgin olive oil has come my way, thanks to a round-figure birthday and the generosity of friends. It has me seeking to use it in ways that honour the best this product ...

US-China trade talks show progress, boosting markets. S&P 500 futures up, dollar firm, gold dips. Oil prices rise.

The U.S. and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with U.S. officials touting a "deal" to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, while Chinese officials said the sides had reached ...

Women have had the right to choose to end their pregnancies for 30 years in South Africa — and government facilities that offer the service do it for free. Here’s what is (still) driving so many of ...

Poet and celebrated author Antjie Krog has just published a majestic “autobiographical novel”, Die Binnerym van Bloed (Blood’s Inner Rhyme – Penguin), traversing the lifelong writing bond with her ...

Trade unions, medical associations and universities are raising the alarm that Gauteng budget cuts at the cost of doctors’ take-home pay will have dire consequences for public sector health. Meanwhile ...

While the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is preparing his Budget 3.0 for later this month, there is already speculation about what will happen afterwards. But suggestions that our coalition ...

A week after his followers openly started inviting President Cyril Ramaphosa to a “New Dawn” Crusade led by controversial pastor Timothy Omotoso — recently acquitted on a string of sexual assault and ...

As Gauteng battles a worsening housing crisis, incomplete housing units near Randfontein in the West Rand remain vandalised and unoccupied. Daily Maverick photographer Felix Dlangamandla went to the ...

Billions of rands in damage is inflicted on South Africa’s economy every year — invasive alien species are the single biggest threat to the country’s biodiversity.