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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.
Social trends politics arts and culture media business and management
Sports,
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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