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Heather Robertson
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Editor, Daily Maverick
Pretoria
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Biography
Heather Robertson has more than two decades experience in journalism, communications, media and innovation project management. She is currently the editor of Daily Maverick 168. She is the former editor of The Herald and Weekend Post. She was Deputy Editor at The Sunday Times and Elle Magazine. She is a proponent of design thinking and believes in the power of harnessing diversity in problem finding and solving. She is comfortable playing the role of leader and team player and in all her endeavours creates a collaborative, transparent, creative, fun, innovative and-action driven culture.
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Content
By Heather Robertson Verified| Daily Maverick Verified DM168 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Despite the fear-mongering flying around like a new strain of Covid, the government is not going to forcibly take away the land owned by productive white farmers. And our property rights are constitutionally protected. Dear DM168 readerI am sitting on a balcony of an Airbnb apartment in Sea Point, Cape Town.
By Heather Robertson Verified| Daily Maverick Verified LETTER FROM THE DM168 EDITOR If US President Donald Trump succeeds in contributing to restoring global peace that would truly be something. But, I am not a fan of any kind of chest-beating nationalism. Dear DM168 reader,Donald Trump is back with a vengeance.
Rock ‘n Roll in the shadows of apartheid: A tribute to a gentle rebel and all South Africans who have the courage to love
By Heather Robertson Verified| Daily Maverick Verified LETTER FROM THE DM168 EDITOR It is moments like this that make me so proud to be a South African. We know our imperfections, our horrible past and our fractured present, but we are open to change, and most important of all, to learn, listen and find a way of working ourselves back to love. Dear DM168 ReadersHere’s to 2025. May it be bountiful with hope and the joy of simple things.
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