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Marianne Thamm
Verified
Associate Editor, Daily Maverick
Cape Town
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Biography
Award winning author of several non-fiction works, editor, web site editor, writer of satire, occasional stand-up comedian, columnist and all-round journalist.
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Content
By Marianne Thamm Verified| Daily Maverick Verified A group of cancer patients who took legal action when a private hospital terminated a 15-year relationship with a celebrated but controversial oncologist, have won the right to continued care. On 15 April in the Western Cape High Court, Judge Eduard Wille ruled on a matter involving oncologist Louis Kathan, lauded for his “outstanding” results, allowing his continued presence in the Life Care Vincent Palotti hospital complex in Pinelands
By Marianne Thamm Verified| Daily Maverick Verified Diamond was an adviser to former Deputy President David Mabuza and worked as the acting municipal manager for Mbombela from 2017 on a three-year contract, but resigned suddenly in 2019. A perfunctory scrape of the internet turns up that Neil Diamond, the US-based businessman who collated a list of 67,000 potential Afrikaner Trumpugees, was once a member of the ANC and adviser to former Deputy President David Mabuza. Take that. Don't want to see this?
By Marianne Thamm Verified| Daily Maverick Verified Marianne Thamm has toiled as a journalist / writer / satirist / editor / columnist / author for over 30 years. She has published widely both locally and internationally. It was journalism that chose her and not the other way around. Marianne would have preferred plumbing or upholstering.@ The life of writer CJ Langenhoven is a source of both comedy and heartbreak in what it reveals
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