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Freedom of expression

Whistle-blowers launch constitutional challenge to solar panel firm’s gag order in battle over ‘defamatory allegations’

South Africa

Whistle-blowers launch constitutional challenge to solar panel firm’s gag order in battle over ‘defamatory allegations’

By Tania Broughton

‘You can’t make a difference if you’re not brave enough’ — Cape Town cyclists strip for climate awareness

World

‘You can’t make a difference if you’re not brave enough’ — Cape Town cyclists strip for climate awareness

By Julia Evans

Narrative resistance — writing authentic stories of resilience and identity in diverse communities

Maverick Life

Narrative resistance — writing authentic stories of resilience and identity in diverse communities

By Chase Rhys

The Rhinoceros and the Rain — the animal that does not sweat

Maverick Life

The Rhinoceros and the Rain — the animal that does not sweat

By Eben Venter

Village activists take Marikana mining company to court, claim interdict bid is a SLAPP suit

Our Burning Planet

Village activists take Marikana mining company to court, claim interdict bid is a SLAPP suit

By Tania Broughton

‘Anti-vax’ doctor disciplinary inquiry underway over use of unproven remedies to treat Covid

South Africa

‘Anti-vax’ doctor disciplinary inquiry underway over use of unproven remedies to treat Covid

By Tania Broughton

The warning signs are there — freedom of expression in South Africa is under threat

South Africa

The warning signs are there — freedom of expression in South Africa is under threat

By Alan Finlay

SA under-19 cricket captain David Teeger cleared of any wrongdoing over Israel comments

South Africa

SA under-19 cricket captain David Teeger cleared of any wrongdoing over Israel comments

By Craig Ray

State of Free Expression Report tells a worrying story about South Africa

South Africa

State of Free Expression Report tells a worrying story about South Africa

By An Wentzel

Standard Bank employees’ brutality against Daily Maverick journalist is bad omen for SA’s freedom of expression

Maverick News

Standard Bank employees’ brutality against Daily Maverick journalist is bad omen for SA’s freedom of expression

By Branko Brkic

Freedom of expression is a crucial tool for advancing LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa

South Africa

Freedom of expression is a crucial tool for advancing LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa

By Thokozani Mbwana

Narrow views of SA from afar may be bleak, but the reasons for hope are worth salvaging

South Africa

Narrow views of SA from afar may be bleak, but the reasons for hope are worth salvaging

By Jeff Rudin