Lerato Mutsila is a journalist at Maverick Citizen. She focuses on climate change and environmental issues, with particular expertise in hydrology, water conservation, and management, as well as health and wellness topics. Lerato's work has been featured in Zawya, Briefly News, Daily Maverick, AllAfrica Global Media, The Namibian, MSN, and Food For Mzansi.
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Lerato Mutsila focuses on local South African politics, particularly civil society and electoral law. Her coverage heavily leans towards evolving stories, breaking news, and government announcements in the realm of South African politics.
Given her focus on governmental affairs and evolving stories in South Africa, she is likely to be most responsive to pitches that offer unique insights into the country's political landscape. She may also be interested in interviews with key figures involved in recent developments or those who have expert knowledge related to these topics.
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A total of 2,745 foreign nationals have been repatriated to their home countries since President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled plans to deal with illegal immigration. This number is expected to grow. As anti-foreigner protests increase, the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration is ramping up enforcement.
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By: Lerato Mutsila
South Africa’s coastline faces fierce competition as multinational energy firms pursue oil and gas reserves, challenging environmentalists and local communities in a high-stakes battle for maritime re…
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By: Lerato Mutsila
With fears mounting over March and March’s anti-immigrant deadline, Malawian migrants prepare to depart South Africa, caught in a whirlwind of anxiety and urgent repatriation efforts.…
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By: Lerato Mutsila, Victoria O'Regan, Tamsin Metelerkamp
March and March says it will keep protesting until its demands are met. With local elections on the horizon, critics have raised questions about the potential political motivations supporting the anti…
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By: Rebecca Davis, Felix Dlangamandla, Lerato Mutsila, Naledi Mashishi
The anti-immigrant marches are protests are done ... for now. Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis sits down with reporters Lerato Mutsila, Felix Dlangamandla and Naledi Mashishi — fresh off the ground in e…
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By: Reitumetse Pilane, Lerato Mutsila, Bheki C. Simelane
Police described the vast majority of 30 June-related protests as peaceful. Those that turned violent had serious consequences.…
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By: Lerato Mutsila
As March and March’s anti-migrant rhetoric continues to fuel fear across KwaZulu-Natal, documented refugees and asylum seekers say they are being targeted despite having legal status.…
By: Lerato Mutsila
Source: Elikya's story: A documented migrant, yet her home was burnt down by anti-migrant vigilantes As March and March's anti-migrant rhetoric
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By: Lerato Mutsila
Much like the rest of South Africa, the rivers and streams that flow through Gauteng are experiencing unprecedented levels of pollution.
By: Lerato Mutsila
Much like the rest of South Africa, the rivers and streams that flow through Gauteng are experiencing unprecedented levels of pollution. A broken sewer pipe in Pretoria is an indication of widespread …
