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Anna Southwell
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Intern, Daily Maverick
Cape Town, Chapel Hill, New York
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Biography
I'm an alum of UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in Journalism/Media and a BA in Global Studies. Passionate about writing with both a creative and strategic global mindset, I’m motivated by enhancing and broadening the life perspectives of my audience.
Politics, Travel , Health , Wellness, Environment , Culture, Lifestyle
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Content
By Anna Southwell| Daily Maverick Verified LIVE SMARTER With sky-rocketing youth unemployment rates plaguing South Africa and the continent at large, some companies are working toward solutions. TRACE Academia, a new video-based learning app, is aimed at empowering the youth population, providing them with tangible skills and connecting them with opportunities for employment.
By Anna Southwell| Daily Maverick Verified FILM ANIMATION INTERVIEW Majid Adin is an accomplished illustrator and 2D animator living in London. But he has a heart-rending past of being a refugee, forced to flee from his home country of Iran and endure harsh conditions after being imprisoned. Drawing from his visceral memories of adversity, he collaborated with UN Video to craft a powerful statement for COP27 in an animated story about climate migration.
By Anna Southwell| Daily Maverick Verified REFLECTION A group of young American women rent a car and road-trip through the Kruger National Park. An outdoor adventure of camping, game drives, bush walks and close-up Big Five sightings, a trip to Kruger is a must for visitors to South Africa. More than 700 million people worldwide visit zoos every year, according to the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (Waza), and I grew up as one of these dedicated zoo-goers.
Company Info
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick is an independent online news publication and weekly print newspaper based in South Africa. Founded in 2009 by Branko Brkic and Styli Charalambous, it is known for its investigative journalism, analysis, and opinion pieces. The publication aims to inform readers about critical national and global issues while defending truth. Daily Maverick offers daily online news coverage and a weekly print edition called DM168, which features in-depth reporting on politics, economics, and social justice. The organization also produces podcasts, documentaries, and hosts live events to foster public discourse. It has created over 120 jobs, focusing on permanent roles in the media sector. The business model includes a membership program, philanthropic grants, corporate sponsorships, and event income, ensuring its sustainability and resilience in the market. Daily Maverick targets readers who value reliable journalism and supports its mission through community-driven funding.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Founded: 2009