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Leila Dougan
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Journalist and Photographer, Daily Maverick
London
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Biography
Leila is a journalist and photographer with the South African based publication, Daily Maverick. She has worked as a journalist since 2010, starting out as an investigative broadcast journalist for Carte Blanche in Johannesburg. She has covered hard news and in-depth features delving into a range of issues from the lack of transformation in the South African property sector to ocean conservation, gentrification in the heart of Cape Town and the brutal eviction of vulnerable farm workers and their families in wine-making regions of the Western Cape. She has covered high profile South African events including the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma, the death of Nobel Peace Laureate and veteran anti-apartheid activist Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, the 2015 student protests which rocked the nation and the funeral of former president Nelson Mandela's wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. She writes, shoots and edits and is currently based in London.
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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