Estelle Ellis

Journalist for Maverick Citizen at Daily Maverick. Proud aunt. World changer. Word activist. Wired for compassion and kindness. Living with world's best cat.

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I loved writing this! 🩷

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The story of the wonderful Mr Mtati and the 100% pass rate for maths https://t.co/8Zj1J1RsI1

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It has been three days since an extensive power outage hit Nelson Mandela Bay, leaving large parts of the city without power. At Cheshire Homes in Summerstrand, disabled residents could no longer use their medical alert bells, wheelchairs or phones. But... https://t.co/ZkqqlGqHl8

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Four high-voltage pylons blown over by gale-force winds on Friday caused a widespread power outage in Nelson Mandela Bay that could, according to electricity officials, last up to 14 days. By Saturday, a team from Eskom was sent to the metro, which is ... https://t.co/znDYv7SJsl

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How much more must our poor province take?

Medical scramble as Eastern Cape hospitals run out of needles and battle other critical shortages https://t.co/nfJdWgivVV

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Doctors have warned that hospitals could fill up quickly and they will be unable to discharge patients after a cyberattack took out the system through which the National Health Laboratory Service provides clinicians with test results. https://t.co/u7AeVg3Swq

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It’s been less than a week since Premier Oscar Mabuyane pledged to focus on fixing the failing provincial health department.

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@sifundop Agree!

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What Ferial said.

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Comment: hello, organised NHI influence ops tweeters. Why you chasing me? I have nothing against a public-hearted national health insurance system; would welcome it. But not run by the people who had Babita murdered and who stole billions in Covid-19 peoples funds. Neva! Eva!

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DELTA TREASURES: Eastern Cape conservationist discovers eight new snake, gecko and frog species in the Okavango https://t.co/doWshsFfob

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SCHOLAR TRANSPORT CHAOS: ‘Department of Transport painted itself into a corner’ says EC Treasury over taxi commuter crisis https://t.co/YWf2xFYzxc

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ROAD TO NOWHERE: Grader sent to save Eastern Cape’s vital Mazeppa Bay Road breaks down https://t.co/hqWT27QELC

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So we will never forget about Gogo, no matter what the politicians say.

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30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: WAITING IN VAIN: Poverty-stricken Port St Johns gogo dead at 91 after endless wait for housing, service delivery https://t.co/lRBI1MKU1y

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WARD WARRIORS: Heroes rally to save patients after cable thieves plunge Eastern Cape hospital into darkness for five days https://t.co/l9x6vlTKRs

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Loved working on this!

Heroes rally to save patients after cable thieves plunge Eastern Cape hospital into darkness for five days https://t.co/NmEALtDcfC

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Love is a verb! My heart is so full. Our collective stories have so much power. Thank you to every @dailymaverick reader who contributed. ❤️❤️❤️

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HUNGER CRISIS FOOD FUND: Generous Daily Maverick readers donate over R2m to bring relief to vulnerable families https://t.co/LKxhE2JXiQ

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@dailymaverick Thank you is such a small word. My heart is filled with joy. 🩷🩷🩷

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HUNGER CRISIS: Desperate Eastern Cape grandmothers walk up to 5km to scrounge for leftover food at traditional ceremonies https://t.co/L973qQyC0y

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The hotly anticipated FOURTH DM168 Bumper Holiday Edition is available for your holiday reading from 17 December 2023 to 12 January 2024.

Find out who you voted as the Daily Maverick People of the Year, expert analysis and opinion from all your favourite journalists!

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Doing nothing is no longer an option

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HUNGER CRISIS: Desperate Eastern Cape grandmothers walk up to 5km to scrounge for leftover food at traditional ceremonies https://t.co/L973qQyC0y

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HUNGER CRISIS FOOD FUND: Help Daily Maverick and SA Harvest put meals on the table of hungry families this holiday season https://t.co/P8dsFIIfYA