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In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick’s Ferial Haffajee talks with DIRCO’s Director-General Zane Dangor about South Africa’s role on the global stage. From the G20 summit to the ICJ case in The Hague, they explore the power of partnerships, South Africa’s position as a middle power, and what’s next for the country in international relations. 

01:10 Activism and Family Legacy 
03:32 International Court of Justice and Israel-Palestine Conflict 
05:11 South Africa's Role in Global Justice 
08:12 Diplomacy and International Relations 
18:58 G20 and Global Governance 33:50 Middle Powers and Global Collaboration 
42:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Bernard Kotze 

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The Prudential Authority of the SA Reserve Bank is seeking to liquidate KZN-based Ithala SOC due to serious concerns about the state-owned lender’s financial health. In this video, Daily Maverick's Pieter-Louis Myburgh unpacks for Scorpio the recent court application and investigates a questionable Ithala loan.

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As negotiations between the ANC and DA over the national budget dragged into the early hours of April 1, 2025, no agreement was reached—deepening the ongoing deadlock within the Government of National Unity (GNU). Just days before, Ferial Haffajee sat down with Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen to unpack the key issues surrounding the Budget and the GNU. Here’s an excerpt from their conversation.

00:49 Challenges Facing the GNU
02:10 Economic Policy and Taxation Issues
04:04 Energy and Infrastructure Concerns
06:51 Implementation and Bureaucratic Hurdles
12:44 Coalition Dynamics and Political Realities
16:24 Personal Insights and Relationships
22:15 International Relations and Economic Strategy
25:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with South African-born American conservative political commentator, author and Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak for a conversation on US democracy, the Trump presidency, South Africa’s foreign policy, and the future of US-SA relations. A sharp, high-stakes exchange on power, sovereignty, and ideology in a shifting global order. 

01:06 Trump's First 100 Days and Executive Orders 
02:59 Legal Challenges and Political Prosecutions 
06:10 Debates on Democracy and Policy 
11:20 Government Spending and Efficiency 
17:09 US-South Africa Relations and Ambassadorship 
20:14 Diplomatic Relations and Misinformation 
24:26 Documenting Dissidents' Visit to South Africa 
25:08 Legal Jeopardy and Freedom of Speech 
26:22 The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) 
27:46 US-South Africa Relations and Trade 
29:12 South Africa's Foreign Policy and the ICC 
30:39 South Africa's Stance on Israel and Palestine 
38:25 Personal Reflections and South Africa's Future 
43:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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Afrikaner activists have been in Washington, telling people about the plight of Afrikaans farmers and urging the US to lay sanctions against ANC politicians. Rebecca Davis unpacks who they met with and how impactful their visit was.

Written & Narrated by Rebecca Davis
Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
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In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee speaks with the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille; they discuss the state of Johannesburg, the challenges of fixing a broken city, and the role of voters in driving change. Zille highlights the impact of cadre deployment, the importance of skilled councillors, and the Democratic Alliance’s strategy for the 2026/2027 elections. Zille contrasts DA-led governance with Johannesburg’s decline, outlining the time and effort needed to rebuild. She also discusses the party’s candidate selection process and the early progress of the Government of National Unity (GNU). A sharp conversation about leadership, governance, and the future of South Africa’s metros. 

0:00 Introduction – The broken state of Johannesburg and the councillor selection process 
0:58 The calibre of DA councillor candidates in Johannesburg 
2:15 The harsh realities of being a local councillor 
3:53 DA’s electoral strategy for 2026/2027 
5:13 Proportional representation and the chances of majority governments 
6:32 Comparing DA- and ANC-governed areas – tangible differences in service delivery 
7:28 The role of local government in service delivery and reducing inequality 
9:06 Johannesburg’s decline – visible decay and infrastructure failures 
10:25 The long road to fixing Johannesburg – why voter support is key 
12:15 The multifaceted role of a local councillor 
13:26 Personal experiences and challenges of being a councillor 
14:15 Combating patronage and corruption in councillor selection 
15:56 Thoughts on the progress of the Government of National Unity (GNU) 
18:36 Conclusion 

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Since at least 2018, a claim doing the rounds on social media alleges that white people own only around 22% of South Africa’s land. This claim has been circulating again now in the light of the recent tensions around the Expropriation Act. But is it true? 

Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis explains. 

Written & Narrated by Rebacca Davis
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From business moguls like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, to political insiders like Joel Pollak, several South African men have found their way into Donald Trump’s orbit. Rebecca Davis unpacks who they are, how they got there, and what role they play in the US president’s world.

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Queeny Madikizela-Malema, an alleged ‘informant’ with a murky past, has been murdered. Her story is tangled in claims of rogue state activity, a reported 'jailbreak' linked to Jacob Zuma, and alleged smear campaigns tied to Western Cape policing and politics. What really happened? Watch as we unpack the intrigue surrounding her life and murder.

Written & Narrated by Caryn Dolley
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In this episode of Power Chat, author and Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to unpack the city’s record-breaking tourism season, the impact of global politics—like Donald Trump’s statements—on local affairs, and the challenges of attracting international investment amid policy uncertainty. Hill-Lewis addresses issues of inequality and public infrastructure and shares insights on maintaining affordable living in rapidly developing urban spaces. A candid conversation about leadership, opportunity, and the future of one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.

0:00 Introduction
2:05 Expropriation Act and Investment
4:45 Diplomacy and International Trade
7:40 Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA)
8:35 Cape Town Voted Number One City
11:40 Inequality in South Africa and Cape Town
15:00 Cape Town's Budgeting and Spending
16:00 Spatial Inequality and Housing Plans
19:40 Public Transport and Integration
22:30 Affordability and Housing
24:50 Airbnb Regulation
26:00 Political Future
27:50 Government of National Unity (GNU)
30:00 Importance of Relationships in the GNU
31:00 Favorite Moments as Mayor
33:00 Conclusion

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