BRILLIANT MINDS: Daily Maverick adds Mondli Makhanya to its editorial roster before local government elections (opens original article in a new tab)

Daily Maverick adds Mondli Makhanya, a prominent journalist, as a regular columnist for political analysis ahead of South Africa's 2026 local government elections.

• Daily Maverick announces Mondli Makhanya as a new regular columnist for weekly political analysis
• Makhanya joins as part of Daily Maverick's election analysis team ahead of 2026 local government elections
• Makhanya previously led newsrooms including Sunday Times, Mail & Guardian, and City Press