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When Edward Kieswetter took over South Africa's revenue service in 2019, public trust sat below 50% and corruption had gutted the institution. Six years later, he leaves behind a transformed agency collecting record revenues through integrity and innovation.
Scientists discovered that fewer than 1,000 leopards living in South Africa's Cape region evolved into their own distinct genetic group after 20,000 years of isolation. The small cats are thriving today thanks to conservation efforts that began in the 1960s.
When journalist Tony Jackman faced a sudden heart condition requiring surgery, his employer's response proved how workplaces can get kindness right. Daily Maverick told him to stop working entirely until he fully recovers.
A father-son team from South Africa built a battery-powered drone that hovered for 3 hours and 31 minutes, crushing the previous world record by 19 minutes. Their secret: obsessive efficiency in every single component.
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Popular Daily Maverick food columnist Tony Jackman is stepping away from his beloved kitchen after doctors discovered a critical heart valve condition. His employer's compassionate response shows how workplaces can support employees through health crises.
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Cape Town's popular mayor announced his campaign to lead South Africa's Democratic Alliance, bringing fresh energy to a party ready for renewal. The 39-year-old received enthusiastic support from cabinet ministers and community members alike.
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While Johannesburg battles a water crisis, the city's creative community is responding with festivals, exhibitions, and performances that celebrate resilience and healing. From a dance festival themed "Safe Spaces, Safe Lives" to a queer celebration reimagining community, artists are turning crisis into connection.
A free skills program backed by the African Union is giving young South Africans the digital training they need to thrive as automation reshapes work. The initiative combines online courses in AI, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship with real-world mentoring and career support.
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When the US pulled funding for a groundbreaking HIV vaccine trial in Cape Town, South African scientists refused to quit. They found new backers and launched a scaled-down version that could reinvigorate global vaccine research.
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Aiden Markram is batting brilliantly and making smart tactical calls as South Africa reaches the T20 World Cup semifinals undefeated. The captain's growth from promising young player to confident leader is powering his team's hunt for their first World Cup title.
Scientists in South Africa are using bugs to track the health of Table Mountain's hidden water system. The ancient mountain acts as a natural sponge, filtering and storing rain that feeds Cape Town long after storms pass.
Researchers in South Africa are studying children born with HIV to find ways they could live without daily medication. Early treatment might help their young immune systems control the virus naturally.
A groundbreaking study in KwaZulu-Natal is treating babies with HIV within 21 days of birth, giving science its best shot at understanding how to defeat the virus. The research proves that hope works best when paired with honesty and real community partnership.
Researchers in South Africa are pioneering ethical trials that could lead to HIV remission in children who started treatment at birth. The groundbreaking work centers African voices and puts kids' safety first.
After cracking down on corruption, South Africa's social security agency has fired five officials and rebuilt its fraud-prevention systems. The Johannesburg office is now serving vulnerable citizens again with stronger safeguards in place.
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South Africa's beloved rooibos tea just smashed export records, reaching over 10,930 tonnes shipped to more than 50 countries in 2025. Farmers are getting creative with carbon-trapping soil techniques to protect this unique crop that grows nowhere else on Earth.
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In the heart of Nelson Mandela Bay, a 200-year-old cathedral continues to stand as a living monument to history, faith, and community. St Mary's Cathedral, designed by the city's first architect in 1825, houses artifacts some believe date back to the 14th century.
South Africa's electric vehicle charging network just proved that clean transportation is taking off on the continent. One major company alone powered enough charging sessions to drive 78 times around the globe.
Hundreds of thousands of South African children can't read a single word after three years of school, but provinces and donors are now joining forces to turn the tide. A powerful new partnership is bringing hope to a generation at risk.
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After years of diagnosis, six South African provinces are finally rolling out massive reading programs to help the 70% of young students who can't read at grade level. Provincial governments and donors are investing millions in proven teaching methods that could change millions of children's lives.
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