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Daily Maverick - February 20, 2026

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February 20, 2026

Calls for safety reforms after e-hailing driver is murdered

Killing of Isaac Satlat in Pretoria West has highlighted the vulnerability of drivers who pick up criminals disguised as passengers.

3 mins

Melville's close community spirit sparks a creative street revival

Meet the mind behind the fabulous new Melville Art Mile. Aubrey Moloto is a writer, videographer, entrepreneur and champion of change in the city's much-loved boho suburb. By Bridget Hilton-Barber

2 mins

Study may solve the riddle of our looming crash with Andromeda

Simulation explains why Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies appear to violate the cosmic order.

3 mins

Civil society takes stand against enemies of democracy globally

The global order is threatened by the rise of powerful dictators who undermine human rights and repress citizens. An event in Thailand aimed to empower delegates with hope for the future. By Pieter-Louis Myburgh

2 mins

Private group's plan aims to get green energy to urban SA

The Kahre Renewable Energy Group has proposed a project to invest billions in a transmission pipeline that will carry cheap green electricity from the Northern Cape to where it's most needed

4 mins

The long way around: a climate journalist's search for agency

Telling climate stories took an emotional toll that forced a science reporter to re-evaluate life. By Don Pinnock

5 mins

Medscheme sheds light on battle over Bonitas contracts

Showdown between the medical scheme administrator and the medical fund over tender processes is heading for the high court

4 mins

Making hay: Paarl solar assembly plant plugs into SA's energy future

With China dominating exports, green energy company Ener-G-Africa is pursuing a different value proposition in solar panels.

3 mins

Eyebrows raised at VIPs attending Trump family's crypto 'forum'

Prominent Wall Street executives and investors convened to discuss the “future of finance and technology” alongside federal officials and US lawmakers at President Donald Trump’s private Mara-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, 18 February.

2 mins

South Africa's e-hailing industry runs into compliance roadblock

Thousands of Uber and Bolt operators face a ticking-clock scenario, with registration backlogs threatening fines, jail time and legal limbo before the 11 March deadline to legalise all operations.

2 mins

The right questions you should be asking about a living annuity

I will be retiring shortly and am looking at buying a living annuity.

3 mins

'Nope' clauses: when exclusions can derail your insurance claim

Insurers have the right to limit their risks in certain instances, so check your policy.

2 mins

Growing crypto threat for banks

Stablecoins are moving beyond crypto sideshows. America's debt machine has found an unlikely new financier in Tether and Circle, reshaping short-term Treasury demand and challenging Wall Street banks

5 mins

Flying high vs taking a nosedive

Disruptor Capitec’s recent earnings update shows it is eclipsing market stalwart AB InBev despite their contrasting price-earnings multiples. Here's the lesson

4 mins

Cheers to beer, even if society is frowning upon it

One of my favourite parts of spending some of my professional time reading statements on SENS, the JSE’s news service, is seeing which companies are brave enough to include a little social commentary.

2 mins

Incessant push to perform takes a toll on children's mental health

How can children be taught that they matter beyond what they accomplish - or don't - in our modern society's toxic culture of high grades, prestigious university attendance and material possessions?

4 mins

The quiet crisis of fatigue is imploring us to slow down

Everything we do these days is tracked, measured and compared to optimise and improve. But it is causing us to become unnecessarily fatigued to the point of paralysis, with serious consequences

3 mins

Reading is work, but it's the only way to figure out complex issues

In a recent conversation with a friend, it really hit home how important the ability to concentrate long enough to read and deeply understand information has become.

2 mins

Ramaphosa's plan to create specialised courts doesn't fix the shortage of judges in SA

In his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on 12 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the government's intention to establish specialised courts with dedicated judges and court rolls to deal with tender disputes arising from large infrastructure projects.

3 mins

Simple ways to resuscitate SA's film and television industry

It doesn't take a genius to figure out what can be done to bring a vital sector back from the dead. By Richard Poplak and Diana Neille

3 mins

VOTERS SHOULD GIVE THE DA A CHANCE TO SORT OUT SUBPAR MUNICIPALITIES

I regularly read comments, as I did in this week's DM168, that the DA is, and always will remain, an “also-ran” white party.

1 mins

Recognise burnout for what it is

As much as feeling depleted or utterly exhausted will manifest physically, the real cause can often be traced back to unresolved issues that have been affecting one's mental health over time.

3 mins

Aunties, auteurs and the art of local storytelling on screen

Blended Films founders Dominique Jossie and Quanita Adams reflect on collaboration in a cash-strapped industry and on telling nuanced local stories

4 mins

Curated travel for the curious

Braais, breaking bread and tours of black-owned wineries: Bheki Dube is the visionary behind a South African company that is diversifying travel for the tourist looking for budget-friendly innovation.

3 mins

Ditch daily gym hour for short bursts of activity

What if one could improve one's health in just a few minutes of exercise a day? A growing body of research suggests it's entirely possible.

3 mins

What it takes to fall in love with a series adapted from a romance novel

Romance is a wildly popular genre, but when the books are adapted for the small screen, few get it right. By Jodi McAlister and Jayashree Kamble

3 mins

MCU's superhero retelling gives a meta take on the film industry

Wonder Man redefines the superhero genre, resulting in a series that is unexpected and unpredictable, and an emotionally potent experience.

3 mins

The US is a viable option for South African soccer players

As Europe offers dry up, young players are increasingly exploring alternative leagues abroad

4 mins

Curro Podium Grand Finale reveals next generation of stars

About 1,500 athletes participated in track and field events to show off their talent. By Annemieke Thomaidis

4 mins

LIV Golf enters a new phase after its adversarial beginnings

Chief executive Scott O'Neil is bullish about the Saudi Arabian breakaway tour's future prospects despite a few defections by players recently. By Craig Ray

5 mins

France take different approach to building empire to rival Boks

Les Bleus could end the season ranked among the top Test teams, backed by smart squad management and consistent performances. By Jon Cardinelli

4 mins

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