The Prudential Authority of the SA Reserve Bank is seeking to liquidate KZN-based Ithala SOC due to serious concerns about the state-owned lender’s financial health. In this video, Daily Maverick's Pieter-Louis Myburgh unpacks for Scorpio the recent court application and investigates a questionable Ithala loan.Written & Narrated by Pieter-Louis MyburghProduced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie GambadeEdited by Rufaro ChiswoOriginal Theme Music & Design by Bernard KotzeSupport journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/
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POWER CHAT | Ferial Haffajee speaks to Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen about the Budget — and the GNU — after talks collapsed
As negotiations between the ANC and DA over the national budget dragged into the early hours of April 1, 2025, no agreement was reached—deepening the ongoing deadlock within the Government of National Unity (GNU). Just days before, Ferial Haffajee sat down with Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen to unpack the key issues surrounding the Budget and the GNU. Here’s an excerpt from their conversation.00:49 Challenges Facing the GNU02:10 Economic Policy and Taxation Issues04:04 Energy and Infrastructure Concerns06:51 Implementation and Bureaucratic Hurdles12:44 Coalition Dynamics and Political Realities16:24 Personal Insights and Relationships22:15 International Relations and Economic Strategy25:46 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsProduced by: Emilie Gambade & Bernard KotzeSupport journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/
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POWER CHAT | Ferial Haffajee and Breitbart's Joel Pollak on democracy, foreign policy, and power
In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with South African-born American conservative political commentator, author and Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak for a conversation on US democracy, the Trump presidency, South Africa’s foreign policy, and the future of US-SA relations. A sharp, high-stakes exchange on power, sovereignty, and ideology in a shifting global order. 01:06 Trump's First 100 Days and Executive Orders 02:59 Legal Challenges and Political Prosecutions 06:10 Debates on Democracy and Policy 11:20 Government Spending and Efficiency 17:09 US-South Africa Relations and Ambassadorship 20:14 Diplomatic Relations and Misinformation 24:26 Documenting Dissidents' Visit to South Africa 25:08 Legal Jeopardy and Freedom of Speech 26:22 The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) 27:46 US-South Africa Relations and Trade 29:12 South Africa's Foreign Policy and the ICC 30:39 South Africa's Stance on Israel and Palestine 38:25 Personal Reflections and South Africa's Future 43:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Bernard Kotze Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/
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EXPLAINER | Solidarity Movement’s Great Trek to Washington
Afrikaner activists have been in Washington, telling people about the plight of Afrikaans farmers and urging the US to lay sanctions against ANC politicians. Rebecca Davis unpacks who they met with and how impactful their visit was.Written & Narrated by Rebecca DavisProduced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie GambadeOriginal Theme Music & Design by Bernard KotzeSupport journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider.https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/
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POWER CHAT | Helen Zille on how to fix Johannesburg & the future of the Government of National Unity
In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee speaks with the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille; they discuss the state of Johannesburg, the challenges of fixing a broken city, and the role of voters in driving change. Zille highlights the impact of cadre deployment, the importance of skilled councillors, and the Democratic Alliance’s strategy for the 2026/2027 elections. Zille contrasts DA-led governance with Johannesburg’s decline, outlining the time and effort needed to rebuild. She also discusses the party’s candidate selection process and the early progress of the Government of National Unity (GNU). A sharp conversation about leadership, governance, and the future of South Africa’s metros. 0:00 Introduction – The broken state of Johannesburg and the councillor selection process 0:58 The calibre of DA councillor candidates in Johannesburg 2:15 The harsh realities of being a local councillor 3:53 DA’s electoral strategy for 2026/2027 5:13 Proportional representation and the chances of majority governments 6:32 Comparing DA- and ANC-governed areas – tangible differences in service delivery 7:28 The role of local government in service delivery and reducing inequality 9:06 Johannesburg’s decline – visible decay and infrastructure failures 10:25 The long road to fixing Johannesburg – why voter support is key 12:15 The multifaceted role of a local councillor 13:26 Personal experiences and challenges of being a councillor 14:15 Combating patronage and corruption in councillor selection 15:56 Thoughts on the progress of the Government of National Unity (GNU) 18:36 Conclusion Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Bernard Kotze Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/
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