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After investigative journalism exposed corruption, South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has recovered $1.4 million from contractors who received irregular COVID-19 school sanitization payments. The clawback shows how accountability can work when journalists and investigators team up.
A free search engine for satellite images now helps journalists and activists find illegal mining, drug airstrips, and environmental crimes in minutes instead of months. The technology once reserved for governments is now open to everyone.
After investigative reporting revealed 31 sloths died at a planned Orlando attraction, the 13 survivors found a safe home at an accredited zoo. Public pressure and federal scrutiny helped shut down the facility that imported wild animals into inadequate conditions.
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When investigative reporting meets real change, good things happen. Daily Maverick's March coverage shows how quality journalism can expose corruption, protect the environment, and force governments to act on behalf of everyday people.
A decade after Nigerian journalists exposed hidden offshore wealth in the Panama Papers, the investigation sparked major legal reforms that are transforming how companies report their true owners. While no one went to jail, the country now has new transparency laws protecting billions in public funds.
When investigative journalists exposed racist AI-generated content exploiting black women, TikTok took swift action by removing 20 accounts within days. The collaborative work between BBC and AI researchers shows how accountability can protect real people from digital harm.
After investigative reporters exposed illegal wildlife trade happening openly on Facebook, Meta closed nine groups in Indonesia that were selling protected animals like endangered gibbons and hornbills. The investigation led authorities to a pet store trafficking vulnerable species, showing how collaboration between journalists and tech companies can protect wildlife.
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A month after Daily Maverick exposed a personal trainer's secret past, police arrested the internationally wanted drug trafficker hiding in plain sight at a Cape Town gym. The investigation shows how dedicated journalism protects communities.