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Daily Maverick
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Maverick
Power Chat – Maryana Iskander on trust, technology, and the future of Wikipedia
In this episode of Power Chat, Ferial Haffajee speaks with Maryana Iskander, CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, about Wikipedia's critical role in the digital information ecosystem. From the platform's symbiotic relationship with tech giants to the legal and community frameworks that protect it, Maryana offers a candid look into the future of free knowledge. 01:15 Maintaining Trust in Wikipedia 03:00 Era of Disinformation 06:47 Wikipedia's Role in the AI Age 08:31 Wikipedia's Symbiotic Relationship with Tech Giants 15:45 Wikipedia's Legal and Community Support 23:20 Efforts to Close the Gender Gap 26:22 Wikipedia's Global Volunteer Community 33:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Daily Maverick
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Maverick
Power Chat – Ferial Haffajee in conversation with Dirco Director-General Zane Dangor
In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick's Ferial Haffajee talks with DIRCO's Director-General Zane Dangor about South Africa's role on the global stage. From the G20 summit to the ICJ case in The Hague, they explore the power of partnerships, South Africa's position as a middle power, and what's next for the country in international relations.
Daily Maverick
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Maverick
Power Chat – Ferial Haffajee speaks to ANC's Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli
In this episode of Power Chat, author and Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli to unpack the state of South Africa's Government of National Unity. As questions grow about the strength and stability of the GNU, Haffajee asks whether it's becoming a space of problems and pitfalls. Ntuli responds directly, saying the Democratic Alliance is responsible for the challenges within the coalition. Listen to this conversation about power-sharing, political fault lines, and the future of South Africa's governing alliance.
