When church leaders and NGOs spoke out about the collapse of Nelson Mandela Bay, they unleashed a storm — political abuse, spy allegations, and chaos in council chambers. But beneath the noise, one powerful question remains: Who really controls this metro? Daily Maverick’s Estelle Ellis explains.
Reporting by: Estelle Ellis
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Filmed by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme
Estelle Ellis is an award-winning investigative journalist specialising in health, human rights, and social justice. With a career spanning decades, she has exposed systemic failures in healthcare, particularly in underserved communities. A key contributor to Daily Maverick’s Maverick Citizen, Estelle’s work has influenced policy debates and public discourse. She speaks with authority on health governance, inequality, and the power of journalism to drive change.
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