The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (25 November 2024) — The zama zama problem, EFF exodus and SA’s GBV crisis

Decriminalising illegal mining? Some say that’s the solution to our zama zama problem. Then, the EFF is on life support – can it survive the mass exodus? Also, how many ships do you need to make a navy? Just one, it seems. And why doing something good could land you in court… But first – a massive study into South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis was published last week. With nearly 20,000 households surveyed – consisting of roughly 50% men and 50% women from all walks of life – it serves as a serious wake-up call to the government.