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Richard Poplak
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Editor at Large, Daily Maverick
Johannesburg
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Biography
Richard Poplak was born and lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. He trained as a filmmaker and fine artist at Montreal’s Concordia University and has produced and directed numerous short films, music videos and commercials. Now a full-time writer, Richard is a senior contributor at South Africa’s leading news site, Daily Maverick, and a frequent contributor to publications all over the world. He is a member of Deca Stories, the international long-form non-fiction collective.
Vigne, Machinisme, Syndicalisme , Economie , Champagne, Vin , Politique
Content
By Richard Poplak Verified| Daily Maverick Verified TRAINSPOTTER Like a top-end Tesla, Canadians went from placid to pissed off in 2.4 seconds. Even Trudeau, terminally feckless, seemed to instantly grasp the gravity of the situation. ‘What your country needs is a race war.”This is what Daily Maverick correspondent Kevin Bloom advised a room full of Canadian journalists, about 15 years ago. Don't want to see this? Remove adsHe wasn’t wrong. Front-page that morning was news of a dog that died in a park after ingesting a poisoned sausage.
By Richard Poplak Verified| AllAfrica@ Inadvertently, Donald Trump has presented South Africa with the greatest opportunity in our 30-year history - the opportunity to stand on our own. For decades, as they grew fatter and smugger, ANC stalwarts would grumble their hoary communisms about the United States and the imperial order, and how neocolonialism was befouling an otherwise glorious National Democratic Revolution. At the same time, the country clicked in tamely with the neoliberal order.
Opinion: Trump’s South Africa executive order shows that the age of racial grievance-settling has only just begun
By Richard Poplak Verified| The Globe and Mail Verified
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