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- The Conversation: Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologistA clinical psychologist offers research-backed ways to work through grief and support grieving friends and family members during the holidays. Read more »
- AMABHUNGANE: Joburg awards R263m water tanker tender to two twentysomethingsDespite a flurry of red flags, Johannesburg Water awarded two little-known companies, Nutinox and Builtpro Construction, a R263m contract to supply water tankers. Now, as the Johannesburg water crisis deepens, the award is bogged down by a court challenge from a competing bidder. Read more »
- TOUR DE FARCE: In a polarised world of global 2024 turmoil, South Africa’s GNU political miracle was a doozyAs people become increasingly polarised by flagrant displays of wealth, frat boy podcasters and viral, AI-generated fake news, SA and its change of government is showing the way forward. Read more »
- THE WEEKEND WRAP: Zuma preaches to the converted; a teenager takes on Big Food in court; the seamstresses that make the Minstrels shineJacob Zuma wants to take back what's his. Big Food is being taken to court by a teenager. And meet the seamstresses that make the Cape Minstrels sparkle. Read more »
- WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO: The perfect song for… Coming HomeSo you’ve been on a trip, and you open the door to your house. Coming home is a huge relief after a day in the car or a night in an uncomfortable chair at some exotic airport. Read more »
- NEW RULES: Government moves to tighten up Anti-Money Laundering Bill before next Financial Action Task Force check-inWith the Financial Action Task Force breathing down its neck, South Africa's National Treasury is scrambling to tighten its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws, raising penalties and expanding regulatory oversight. Read more »
- HOLIDAY SPIRIT: Spreading festive cheer with 200 nutritious food buckets at Tygerberg HospitalSA Harvest has brought joy to mothers and fathers of children who are in treatment at the Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape after they hand out 200 buckets of nutritious food on Friday as part of Daily Maverick and SA Harvest’s nationwide donation campaign. Read more »
- OPINIONISTA: South Africa’s public markets show promising signs despite delisting concernsThe most notable development in 2024 was the significant slowdown in delistings. Only 11 companies exited local exchanges this year, a marked decline from the average of 24 annually over the past five years. Read more »
- Newsletters: I have a picture for you! 14-20 December 2024The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery. Read more »
- POST-MATCH REFLECTION: Proteas suffer another white-ball series defeat as they eye Champions Trophy growth‘How can it be anything but disappointing?’ a calm Rob Walter asked after Thursday’s defeat. South Africa have struggled in bilateral white-ball series’ since Walter took over the side. Read more »