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A new year, a fresh start - Turning bottles to blessings
Cooking srambled eggs in an air fryer oven requires only a small adaptation from the traditional cooking method.
Lekker Brekker Monday: Scrambled eggs, air fryer style
Approaching your year with intention can help make it a meaningful one.
The work of moving forward
By Christian MartinezThe House approved the extension for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), first enacted in 2000 to provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible Sub
US House approves Africa trade program extension, sends bill to Senate
By Kirsty NeedhamLouise Adler, the Jewish daughter of Holocaust survivors, said on Tuesday she was quitting her role at Adelaide Writers Week, after 180 international and Australian authors
Australian writers festival in turmoil over decision to bar Palestinian author
Sweden has, like most European countries, invested heavily in defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, Sweden's vast territory has remained vulnerable to aerial threats.
Sweden to invest $1.6 billion in air defence systems
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announced a record national pass rate of 88% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. This figure represents a steady 0.7% increase from 2024
Matric Class of 2025 achieves unprecedented 88% pass rate
The Council for Medical Schemes plans to investigate the processes that led to an error in Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s administration – resulting in 16,507 members suddenly being told that t
Regulator probe and public uproar spare 16,507 Discovery Health members from a R125m billing error
Durban’s R22-million statues of Mandela and Tambo spark outrage among residents facing service delivery issues. Critics argue the funds should address local infrastructure failures instead of vanity projects, while city officials defend the statues as symbols of heritage and tourism.
Wrapped in controversy — eThekwini mayor defends R22m statues amid service delivery crisis
Mohamed Salah leads Egypt in pursuit of their eighth Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to finally win after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, while facing criticism regarding his national level performance compared to club achievements with Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah edges closer to breaking his Afcon duck as Egypt set up Senegal semifinal
CES 2026 showcased a shift toward human-centric technology, emphasising practical innovations over excessive AI, highlighted by Dell's retreat from AI-first products and Lego's engaging Smart Play system, prioritising user experience and creativity.
CES 2026 — a human-centric shift in tech amid AI overload
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Watch — Why so many South African children are dying of hunger
At issue, the senators said, was confidence in the Fed, the world's most important central bank, which sets interest rates in the U.S. and is seen by global investors as a critical independent
US Senate Republicans concerned over probe of Powell, impact on Fed
By Marianna ParragaFollowing the U.S. announcement last week of a $2 billion deal to export up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil stuck in storage, U.S. president Donald Trump said Chin
Supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make u-turn, ship data shows
In 1823, America was a nation whose military was inferior to any of the major (or even minor) European powers and that military was focused on indigenes unwilling to be driven from their ancestral
The deep roots of America’s relationship with Latin America
Nedbank CEO Jason Quinn expressed the view that he is “cautiously optimistic about economic prospects for 2026, as well as improving banking sector profitability”.This sentiment is backed by
Chief executives’ 2026 outlook: AI, rate cuts and cautious optimism
I’m not sure how your first day back at the office was, or whether it was today or last week. But I am almost certain that the vibe in your office right now is better than what’s going on at the to
Discovery Health gives you another reason to hate your medical scheme
[[image id=3117912]]When it comes to understanding South Africa’s troubled but fascinating fishing industry, few people have as broad a view as Shaheen Moolla. A lawyer by t
Mapping South Africa's fishing industry — a conversation with Shaheen Moolla
Driving through Johannesburg, you may have spotted a white van covered from bumper to bumper in bold, unapologetic graffiti and wondered who was behind the wheel. Phrases like “Fire the Mayor!”, “N
Meet the Joburg councillor who turned his car into a tool for accountability
Driven in part by new sources of demand – notably the surging energy needs of AI – S&P Global warns in a new report that looming copper shortages could undermine electrification, the renewable
S&P sees looming copper shortages posing ‘systemic risk’ to global economy
[[image id=3117839]]The message, conveyed publicly by Eskom’s leadership on 30 September 2025 and welcomed implicitly by policymakers, was meant to signal restraint, cooperation and a commit
Eskom’s ‘stayed’ court case shows double game duplicity on electricity trading
[[image id=3117721]]Elections are fundamental to democracy, but their financial implications are escalating. Between now and 2027, many African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Repub
The high cost of politics enables corruption and fiscal indiscipline in Africa
Iran has withdrawn its warships from a naval exercise with South Africa, Russia, China, and the UAE due to political pressures, as the nations prepare for maritime operations amid rising tensions and concerns over international relations.
Iran pulls out of SA’s joint naval exercise amid political tensions
A long time ago, I used to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas every year. I was living in LA at the time and was involved with various companies that were producing hardware an
Crossed Wires: Physical AI and the bloodied battlefield of autonomous vehicles
More than 920,000 candidates are anticipating the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results on 13 January.
Live updates — Basic Education Director-General briefs public on 2025 NSC exams
Thousands of Gauteng learners remain unplaced as schools prepare to reopen. The crisis highlights systemic failures in planning and infrastructure, affecting vulnerable families and reinforcing educational inequality amidst repeated annual placement challenges.
School placement chaos — why thousands of Gauteng learners still wait for a seat
ANC bigwigs spent the week in North West, mobilising support, campaigning and fundraising in the lead-up to the party’s 114th birthday celebration, but were unable to fill Moruleng Stadium, which h
ANC fails to fill rural stadium — 5 things you need to know
Dorah Modise outlines the Presidential Climate Commission's 2026–2030 priorities — just transition, climate resilience and adaptation finance under President Ramaphosa.
Climate Action with Local Voices: Insights from PCC's Dorah Modise on New Term
A two-storey Soweto house collapsed on dolomitic land, killing three family members. Authorities have launched an investigation into unauthorised modifications and systemic emergency response failures, as the minister calls for urgent national building regulation reforms.
Relative tells of desperate struggle to rescue victims of deadly Doornkop house collapse
While the nation typically spends about R414-million a day on alcohol, that figure almost triples during the week between Christmas and New Year, according to consumer insights firm Eighty20.
South Africans raise a different glass as 2025 shows fragmented palates
Last month, Lai, 78, was found guilty of being the "mastermind" on two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under a China-imposed national security law, and conspiracy to p
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's mitigation hearing begins ahead of sentencing
The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, composed of 11 countries including South Korea and the United States, is aimed at monitoring and reporting Pyongyang's violations and evasions of san
North Korea condemns multilateral sanction monitoring activity, KCNA says
The case underlines the deepening rift between two EU and NATO members once seen as close allies, adding to turbulence in a region where the war in Ukraine and changes in U.S. foreign policy under
Hungary grants former minister from fellow EU member Poland asylum
A former rebel leader who overthrew his predecessor in 1986, Museveni is now 81 and faces seven challengers. He says another four years in power - his seventh term - would allow him to "protec
Veteran Ugandan leader eyes new term in election amid succession talk
Within a few hours, a calm afternoon along the Kromme River turned into a fight for survival as fast-moving flames tore through parts of the Kouga municipality. 👉
www.dailymaverick.co.za/art...Cooking srambled eggs in an air fryer oven requires only a small adaptation from the traditional cooking method.
Lekker Brekker Monday: Scrambled eggs, air fryer style
By Howard Schneider and Ann SaphirThe development in the long-simmering effort by President Donald Trump for greater control over the Fed had immediate fallout, with Republican Senator Thom
Fed's Powell says Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment
By Lisa RichwineTaylor was named best female supporting actor in a film for her role as a revolutionary and mother in "One Battle After Another." She wept as she held her Globes st
Taylor, Skarsgard honored at Hollywood's Golden Globes
To ease the tension while waiting for the 2025b matric results, Daily Maverick has curated 20 quick questions to test your knowledge
Are you smarter than a matriculant? Relieve exam results tension with our quiz from past papers
What are your health and wellness goals for 2026? Whether you want to look good in a bathing suit or just put a smile on your face, here are some alternatives to the gym that you can look into.
No gym? No problem — Alternative ways to get fit and stay healthy in 2026
Sweden has, like most European countries, invested heavily in defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, Sweden's vast territory has remained vulnerable to aerial threats.
Sweden to invest $1.6 billion in air defence systems
US-based group says 490 protesters, 48 security personnel deadTrump has threatened US intervention to help protestersIran warns US against 'miscalculation', threatens
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
Durban’s R22-million statues of Mandela and Tambo spark outrage among residents facing service delivery issues. Critics argue the funds should address local infrastructure failures instead of vanity projects, while city officials defend the statues as symbols of heritage and tourism.
Wrapped in controversy — eThekwini mayor defends R22m statues amid service delivery crisis
Mohamed Salah leads Egypt in pursuit of their eighth Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to finally win after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, while facing criticism regarding his national level performance compared to club achievements with Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah edges closer to breaking his Afcon duck as Egypt set up Senegal semifinal
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Watch – Why so many South African children are dying of hunger
The Constitutional Court has dismissed the Nelson Mandela Bay metro's application for leave to appeal, holding them liable for the drowning of a toddler in an open drain. The metro claimed the child's parents were negligent for leaving her in the care of another minor, but the court ruled in favour
Concourt dismisses NMB municipality claim that parents should be blamed for toddler drowning in broken drain
In 1823, America was a nation whose military was inferior to any of the major (or even minor) European powers and that military was focused on indigenes unwilling to be driven from their ancestral
The deep roots of America’s relationship with Latin America
