The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (30 September 2024)

While the GNU looks healthy more than 100 days in, the same can’t be said for provincial government… Then, from Palestine to Lebanon – why President Cyril Ramaphosa believes South Africa could play an integral mediation role. Later, why Eskom’s proposed tariff hikes won’t address the real issue… Also, are we turning a corner in the fight against rhino poaching? And we find inspiration in the stories of 35 trailblazers under 35. But first, as pressure mounts on the ANC and Ramaphosa to act against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, some are beginning to say this is all part of a ploy to halt prosecutions in the VBS and State Capture matters.