The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (8 July 2024)

Carte Blanche: The Podcast

Two South African engineers continue to languish in an Equatorial Guinea prison – now, the UN says: release them. From a disastrous debate to concerning moves by the US Supreme Court – is the American dream fading? Then, nuclear rhino horn and taxing cow farts – we look at the more quirky solutions to combat poaching and climate change. But first, we finally have a Cabinet – and it’s a biggie! With President Ramaphosa adding two ministers and seven deputy ministers, South Africa’s national executive is the largest it’s ever been. We look at some of the more surprising appointments and ask whether being qualified for the job is what matters most… Carte Blanche Website · Chat on X · Chat on Facebook