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Dianne Hawker

Dianne has 20 years of experience, covering South Africa and southern Africa.

She worked as a legal journalist and newsroom manager in various local newsrooms before joining Deutsche Welle.

Dianne has authored a book, How to Steal a Gold Mine, which focused on corruption within the mining and liquidation industry.

She is passionate about human rights and telling stories that resonate around the world.

Skip next section Featured stories by Dianne Hawker

Featured stories by Dianne Hawker

Still DW Eigendreh | Rettung von illegalen Bergleuten in Südafrika

South Africa: Siege of illegal gold mine enters third week

In South Africa, police have cut off food supplies to illegal miners holed up in an abandoned gold mine. DW reports.
Law and JusticeNovember 22, 202403:39 min
A disgruntled South African job seeker holds a banner reading "Foreigners Must Go Home"

South African anti-immigrant group to run in 2024 election

The group has become notorious for raiding businesses owned by foreign nationals, aiming to make them leave the country.
PoliticsOctober 29, 202303:58 min
Four children in a rundown hallway in an apartment building, backlit by the sun

How people live in South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings

The Johannesburg fire, in which 70 people died, has drawn attention to the lack of affordable housing in South Africa.
SocietySeptember 16, 202303:19 min
Skip next section Stories by Dianne Hawker

Stories by Dianne Hawker

Entry of the mine in Stilfontein, North West province, South Africa. People stand around it on rubble.

Rescue of illegal miners in South Africa to get underway

Rescue of illegal miners in South Africa to get underway

A court in South Africa has ordered police to end the risky standoff at a mine in the country's North West province.
BusinessNovember 20, 202403:14 min
Thousands gathered on the streets of Maputo to demonstrate over the October 9 election results.

Mozambique: Fresh protests over disputed election result

Mozambique: Fresh protests over disputed election result

Thousands gathered on the streets of Maputo to demonstrate over the October 9 election results.
PoliticsNovember 8, 202402:35 min
Daniel Chapo stands in front of a pink background.

Mozambique declares election winner amid simmering unrest

Mozambique declares election winner amid simmering unrest

The ruling party candidate has won Mozambique's presidential election amid claims of vote rigging and police brutality.
PoliticsOctober 24, 202402:51 min
Daniel Chapo casts his vote surrounded by press

Little change expected in general elections in Mozambique

Little change expected in general elections in Mozambique

Mozambique’s ruling party is set for another term, extending its nearly half a century in power.
PoliticsOctober 9, 202402:07 min
The President of the Republic Filipe Nyusi at the presentation of Daniel Chapo in Quelimane, Mozambique. Many supporters flocked to the rally.

Mozambique: Hopes and concerns ahead of national elections

Mozambique: Hopes and concerns ahead of national elections

Mozambicans will choose their next president. With 80% of the population under 35, young voters are eager for change.
PoliticsOctober 8, 202403:39 min
A view of demonstrators protesting against illegal immigration in an urban area in South Africa

South Africa cracks down on illegal immigration

South Africa cracks down on illegal immigration

Government agencies are cracking down on restaurants and foreign-owned businesses.
PoliticsSeptember 26, 202403:51 min
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