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Remembering Estelle Ellis: A champion of investigative reporting
ZA🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Remembering Estelle Ellis: A champion of investigative reporting

Veteran journalist Estelle Ellis, known for her fearless investigative reporting and dedication to uncovering injustice, has passed away. With a career spanning nearly three decades, she began in 1996 at Die Burger and later worked at Cape Argus, The Star, Die Burger again, Independent Newspapers, The Herald, and finally Daily Maverick. Her work focused on exposing governance failures, corruption, and human rights issues, particularly in the Eastern Cape. Colleagues praised her deep legal knowledge, patience, and ability to mentor others. Her reporting led to tangible changes in healthcare, community welfare, and public institutions.

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Remembering Estelle Ellis: A champion of investigative reporting

Veteran journalist Estelle Ellis, known for her fearless investigative reporting and dedication to uncovering injustice, has passed away. With a career spanning nearly three decades, she began in 1996 at Die Burger and later worked at Cape Argus, The Star, Die Burger again, Independent Newspapers, The Herald, and finally Daily Maverick. Her work focused on exposing governance failures, corruption, and human rights issues, particularly in the Eastern Cape. Colleagues praised her deep legal knowledge, patience, and ability to mentor others. Her reporting led to tangible changes in healthcare, community welfare, and public institutions.

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