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Daily Maverick is a South African independent news and analysis publication whose coverage spans politics, business, investigations, and the environment. Its content is organised into named sections — including Business Maverick, Maverick Citizen, and Maverick Earth — alongside general news and opinion, so readers can follow either broad current affairs or a specific beat. The sections below reflect what the site presents on its homepage and in its own section labels.
Politics and elections
Politics is a core part of the front page, with a strong focus on South African governance and elections. Homepage items include coverage of the ANC versus the IEC (the Electoral Commission), a Constitutional Court challenge over the exclusion of 181 ANC candidates, and analysis of coalition politics in Johannesburg.
The site also runs practical election material. One example is a guide titled "Navigating ballots, candidates, and wards: Your guide to the 2026 local government elections," listed under a Local Elections 2026 label. A recurring "Check your municipality" prompt and an election countdown ("22 Days to elections") appear on the homepage, pointing readers toward ward- and municipality-level information.
Business and markets — Business Maverick
Business Maverick is the site's business and markets section. It appears as a distinct block on the homepage alongside the main news feed, covering corporate, economic, and market topics. Sponsored content also appears in this area — for instance, a piece on whether gold has delivered as a geopolitical hedge, attributed to Laurium Capital.
Investigative and citizen-focused journalism — Maverick Citizen
Maverick Citizen carries investigative and public-interest reporting, often centred on people and communities. Homepage examples include:
- The Ekurhuleni killings: the arrest of three suspects over Elizabeth Moselakgomo's smartwatch, while the search for her killer continues.
- An NPA referral: a Gqeberha businessman facing criminal investigation over anti-LGBTQIA+ conduct.
- A piece on how a narrow court ruling became a week of anti-foreigner rage online.
This section is where the publication's "Defend Truth" investigative identity is most visible.
Environment and climate — Maverick Earth
Maverick Earth is the environment and climate section, listed as its own block on the homepage. It sits alongside the other named sections rather than being folded into general news.
Other recurring coverage
Beyond the named sections, the homepage shows several other strands:
| Area | Example from the site |
|---|---|
| Health | "SA's Cancer Story (Part 3)" on cervical cancer |
| Justice and commissions | TRC Roulette coverage of Mbeki denying political interference |
| Organised crime | A biker shot dead as South African drug busts raise global outlaw motorcycle gang fears |
| Opinion and columns | "Inspiration for a Nation" and a "Letter to Mahlamaba Ndlopfu" |
| Sponsored content | Pieces from partners such as Wits University and Laurium Capital |
How the site is structured for readers
Daily Maverick mixes a main news feed with labelled sections (Business Maverick, Maverick Citizen, Maverick Earth), a "Top Reads" list of the day's most-read items, and sponsored content. The homepage also prompts readers to sign in ("DM is much better if you are signed in...") and offers an option to remove ads, indicating that some experience is tied to an account. The site lists "subscribe" among its signals, but the available material does not specify prices or what a subscription includes, so check the site directly for current terms.
If you want a single source for South African politics, business, investigations, and climate coverage, Daily Maverick's section structure lets you go straight to the beat you care about — start with the section label rather than the general feed.