From Coastal Drops to City Streets: Inside SA’s Deadliest Drug Networks
“We cartel. We don’t forgive you.” A voice note like that may be linked to the fate of Peter Jaggers and William Petersen, reported as kidnapped in Gauteng and later found murdered. Daily Maverick journalist Caryn Dolley traces the deadly reach of South Africa’s gangs and international drug networks, from coastal cocaine drops to city streets, and reveals a criminal underworld that spares no one. Reporting by: Caryn Dolley Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo Filmed by: Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa Produced by: Emilie Gambade Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn Caryn Dolley has covered organised crime in South Africa for nearly two decades, exposing how the country fits into the global criminal landscape, how gangsters appear to have infiltrated aspects of private security, and how politics, rogue intelligence, and state corruption are infused in these noxious arenas. Despite threats to her safety, she remains committed to uncovering the truth and bringing it to the public. If you like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more. Would you like to become a Maverick Insider and support our journalism? Click here for all the details: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/
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Redi Tlhabi: Why and How Global Alliances Are Shifting
As war and political fractures reshape global alliances, Redi Tlhabi reports on shifting diplomatic winds: sharper criticism of Israel, unease over U.S. rhetoric, and hard questions about double standards in Ukraine and Gaza. She explains why these changes matter — and where South Africa fits in.This episode is brought to you by global investment manager Ninety One: https://ninetyone.com/en/south-africaProduced by Emilie Gambade, Joel Seboa & Bernard Kotze Original Theme Music & Design by Bernard Kotze You can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify!Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/00:28 Welcome to the Readiness Report 00:36 Insights from the Bled Strategic Forum 01:21 Shifting Narratives in EU Diplomacy 01:58 Slovenia's Role in Multilateralism 03:12 Protests in Washington DC 04:15 US-South Africa Relations and the G20 06:44 Behind the Scenes Diplomacy 08:46 Geopolitical Realignments: BRICS and Beyond 12:04 China's Strategic Moves 15:39 US Tariffs and Global Reactions 19:13 The Impact of US Foreign Policy 20:36 A Call for US Recalibration
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Militarised Democracy: Washington, the ANC, and the Politics of Power
In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi unpacks two parallel crises of leadership and legitimacy. In South Africa, ANC leaders now admit the party has “lost its way” — but only after years of silence during corruption and state capture. In Washington, Donald Trump declares a “crime emergency” and floods the streets with troops, despite data showing crime is down. Redi connects the dots between hypocrisy, militarisation, and the erosion of democracy at home and abroad. This episode is brought to you by global investment manager Ninety One: https://ninetyone.com/en/south-africa Produced by Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa You can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify! Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ 00:43 Returning from Vacation 00:47 The Daily Maverick Gathering 01:32 State of South Africa 02:14 ANC Leadership Critique 02:48 Personal Frustrations with ANC 02:58 Historical Context and ANC's Response 03:56 Hypocrisy in ANC Leadership 09:03 Washington DC Under Trump 11:01 Crime Data and Public Perception 11:34 Militarization and Public Reaction 19:28 DC's Unique Status and Statehood Debate 20:18 Concluding Thoughts on DC
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Redi Tlhabi on why the Army Chief’s Iran visit is a diplomatic disaster in the making
In this episode, The Readiness Report’s host, Redi Tlhabi, takes apart the Army Chief’s eyebrow-raising trip to Iran, in the very week South Africa is scrambling to ease US tariffs. She calls it an own goal of epic proportions, a foreign-policy free-for-all, and a masterclass in how not to win friends or influence markets. This episode is brought to you by global investment manager Ninety One: https://ninetyone.com/en/south-africa Produced by Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa You can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify! Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ 00:09 South Africa's Trade Dilemma 00:36 Importance of US Market 00:41 General's Controversial Visit to Iran 01:02 Welcome to the Readiness Report 01:10 DIRCO's Clarification 02:28 Anti-US Sentiments and Reactions 02:55 DIRCO's Statement Analysis 03:49 Foreign Policy Confusion 06:27 Strategic Interests and Missteps 09:33 Leadership and Coordination Issues 11:35 Strategic Gains and International Relations 12:57 Call for Leadership and Strategy
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Redi Tlhabi on Trump, institutions, and the future of US–Africa policy
In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Judd Devermont, academic, former Special Assistant to President Biden, and author of Post Strategy, a Substack on US foreign policy in Africa, to unpack the evolving landscape of US foreign assistance and shifting global power dynamics. Together, they explore how aid strategies are changing, what’s beginning to unravel, and what it all means for diplomacy, influence, and Africa’s place in a rapidly transforming world.This episode is brought to you by global investment manager Ninety One: https://ninetyone.com/en/south-africa00:19 America's Shift in Focus Post-199400:38 Biden Administration's Global Focus01:31 Challenges in South African Institutions02:48 US Jobs Report and Political Manipulation04:29 Diplomacy in Turbulent Times04:39 US Foreign Assistance in Africa05:28 Global Political Dynamics07:40 Next Generation Diplomacy10:19 Misunderstandings in US-Africa Relations16:52 The Role of African Leadership25:08 Special Envoys vs. Ambassadors Produced by Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel SeboaYou can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify!Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/
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