Thursday, December 10 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
That’s all well and good, but a rewrite won’t answer these questions
We cannot move on from this matric crisis so quickly. Basic education must come up with a number of concrete solutions
AG blames unstable systems, ill-discipline for poor Covid relief delivery
‘We could have achieved much more,’ says new auditor-general after second Covid relief funds audit
EXPLAINER | What do the three vaccine successes mean for SA?
As health minister confirms second wave, which vaccine will be our best shot?
Cyril’s new bitter pill for SA is just to inject more cash into the ANC
Ramaphosa wanting the state to start peddling drugs makes complete sense to everyone but the taxpayers
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
I want to say ‘I do’, not rewrite matric papers
Exam rewrites, being challenged in court this week, are set to ruin a matric pupil’s wedding and honeymoon plans
‘Sorry,’ says accused woman as she leaves bail hearing for prince’s murder
As Portia Mmola was led to police holding cells, she apologised to Prince Lethukuthula Zulu’s family
Honey, isle shrunk the toads: Durban toads shrivel on Mauritius
Scientists say dwarfism in amphibians in less than 100 years is mind-blowing as it normally takes millennia
Make no bones about it, SA’s lion trade must be stopped, say experts
The trade in lion bones and captive lion breeding pose a serious threat to SA’s tourism industry
It’s all peachy between SA and Zim, says ‘hopeful’ outgoing ambassador
Mphakama Mbete says the ANC and Zanu-PF agree that trade and economic relations should take centre stage
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | ’Tis the season to be steely or Covid-19 will go to town
As we head into the festive season after a tumultuous year, let’s adhere to the three golden rules
Women’s economic equality is critical in realising AU’s Agenda 2063
African countries have an obligation to create conducive environments to help women realise their potential
Pre-edit out-takes are one thing, live interviews quite another
Bloopers give you a sense of what actors are like, as do audiences with authors. Here are three of my favourites
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – December 10 2020
Six of the best pictures of the day
Ethiopia was doing so well, but now it’s falling apart at the seams
It was the world’s fastest growing economy, but conflicts and natural disasters are scaring away investors
London looks to reinvent itself after Covid, ‘Brexodus’ double whammy
The City has been forced to consider alternatives to lure business back to its once-thriving financial district
Ex-cop in ‘brave’ fight with Indo police after being sacked for being gay
In an increasing homophobic country, one former brigadier is taking a stand by suing to get his ‘dream job’ back
Pakistani filmmaker takes a swipe at hate speech
Arafat Mazhar’s animated offering promotes tolerance as social media fuels more and more violence
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Homeware is where the heart is
Décor delights: seven luxe gifting ideas for the home
Chanel your inner goddess at this flagship shop
The label unveils its first Fragrance & Beauty boutique in Cape Town
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
The hunt for success at Chiefs will take longer than fans expect
Amakhosi’s supporters need to take in the bigger picture before letting their expectations get the better of them
Bryan, ‘Beast’ and Bismarck make World Rugby 15’s team of the decade
The three Boks are joined by seven New Zealanders‚ two from Ireland and one each from Australia‚ Italy and Wales
Blast from the past: Snell bowls fast to send Pakistan packing
Today in SA sports history: December 10