Thursday, January 24 2019
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Mosque murder: Taking a stand against extremism
A second Ethiopian critic of extremism has been murdered in Johannesburg in less than a year
Malema hops on Bosasa bandwagon to hoist EFF virtue flag
He claims his party has not been implicated in recent corruption scandals – despite evidence to the contrary
Our gadget-verskrik minister needs to fix schools before buying iPads
When kids still drown in pit latrines, and classrooms are filled with 100 pupils, hi-tech gadgets are not a priority
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Say bye to imports and hello to local is lekker
Multimillion-rand black-owned textile firm launched in Durban to reverse culture of cheap imports
AG spends millions forcing depts to pay audit fees
It has been forced to resort to litigation to recover fees from government departments, entities and municipalities
Mommy can’t talk right now, sweetie. Mommy’s on holiday
Experts say momcations should be factored into monthly planners as much as golf days for fathers
May mayday! UCT boffins home in on month that points to more droughts
Extreme droughts are going to become more common, and climate change is making things worse, say scientists
After era of turmoil, new UCT law dean vows to steady ship
Prof Danwood Chirwa steps in after the former dean left under a cloud
‘Disappointing’: Parents drop charge against suspected Sandton paedophile
Only one charge of sexual assault remains after parents of second child opt not to continue with criminal case
IDEAS
TO FEED YOUR MIND
A joy to be holding: Marie Kondo is wrong, we love our clutter
Her minimalist manifesto has gone global, but the tidying-up guru's strict methods aren't for everyone
‘New-age’ dads deserve a hiding for being such duds
Sorry men, occasionally ‘babysitting’ your children does not make you a hands-on parent
It’s like a super-power: The upside to ADHD in adulthood
Everyday life can be a constant battle, but it's not all bad news - we have the ability to hyper-focus
SNAPSHOT
Six things about SA you need to know
Eskom pension fund chief quits
City must help with rat problem: Food Lover’s
SA businessman dies in Moz custody
NPA to ‘drop’ charges against Duduzane Zuma
Ramaphosa signs ‘transparent’ party funding bill
Students get another shot at financial aid
THE VISUAL SIDE
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Zim dragged under as the ‘Crocodile’ devours his opponents
After vowing to restore his country's fortunes, Emmerson Mnangagwa is only adding to its suffering
Tech companies wake up to our desperate need for sleep
Sleep and tech are fast becoming inseparable bedfellows, but, beware, there are a lot of false claims out there
Blooming madness: The day Cameron committed the UK to chaos
Six years ago, the former prime minister announced the referendum that would change British politics forever
Change of heart: Think again about that daily aspirin
It's long been widely accepted as a heart drug, but scientists warn there is a risk of bleeding side-effects
SNAPSHOT
6 things you need to know about the world
US Democrats plug Buttigieg for president
Plenty of chilly willies at play in Paris
Proof that you can’t take the poo out of poop
Elvis Presley, king of the Aussie outback
Cyber crackdown gets serious in China
How to follow your fish from bait to plate
THE BUSINESS
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Nine quintillion reasons to avoid the costs of investing
The late Jack Bogle, father of index-tracking, proved that performance is radically reduced by running fees
Gold miners’ big fat mergers can only end well, right?
Certainly, investors are hoping so. Consolidation is key for ailing gold miners to grow, or even just survive
Retailers had a meh Christmas and unhappy New Year
Consumers were understandably shnoep over the festive season, and it shows in Shoprite and Massmart
LIFESTYLE
CULTURE COMES ALIVE
Fear and clothing: Life in the bosom of the racing family
A weekly reverie on the vagaries and charms of fashion
I wanna, wanna be a male model: Josh Hillman cracks it
Diesel, Burberry, Uniqlo ... European fashion’s new 'it' boy is a skater and wannabe muso from Cape Town
Decor trends: Brighten the corners, get ahead of the curve
From Pantone’s Colour of the Year to maximalism, we’ve lined up our top five favourite interior trends to tap into
Rihanna style: Is this the Ri life, or is this just fantasy?
The collaboration between the pop star and fashion house LVMH will make the ultimate power couple
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
SPORTS DAY: De Kock up for third ODI as Olivier drops out
Your roundup of the sporting news of the day
What! Have SA just found a match-winning allrounder?
Andile Phehlukwayo has done it too often for the Proteas to have it put down to passing good fortune
Blasts from the past: Hat trick for Ace at first Soweto derby
Today in SA sports history: January 24