Maverick News

Why I fled Makhanda — fired Cogta’s Mr Fixit says his life was threatened

By Estelle Ellis

South Africa

Church leaders urge radical change in Nelson Mandela Bay's governance ahead of local elections

By Estelle Ellis

South Africa

‘There’s nothing left’ — Meal After School's Makhanda premises burn down

By Lillian Roberts

Business Maverick

After the Bell: Making the grade — how Makhanda turned the tide on educational failure

By Tim Cohen

South Africa

Residents march in droves in protest against mayor despite disinformation campaign on social media

By Estelle Ellis

South Africa

Mayor insists they will solve Makhanda’s many problems as hundreds gear up to demand her removal

By Estelle Ellis

South Africa

From fast food to fresh harvest: Siyabonga Masinda's inspiring journey back to agriculture

By Lillian Roberts

South Africa

As the school run begins, Eastern Cape scholar transport marred by taxi owners intimidating private operators

By Estelle Ellis

South Africa

Meal After School empowers Makhanda’s youth by tying education to nutrition

By Lillian Roberts

Maverick Citizen

Makana on its knees as water and sewage services all but collapse amid broken equipment crisis

By Estelle Ellis

Maverick Citizen

SIU launches comprehensive investigation into Makana municipality's five-year service delivery crisis

By Estelle Ellis

Maverick Citizen

Rhodes University suspends lectures as Makhanda despairs over prolonged water outage caused by sabotage

By Estelle Ellis