Monday, August 12 2019
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Malema is Zuma’s lackey. Together, they are fighting to destroy SA
The inveterate flip-flopper is an extension of the Zuma project that seeks to ruin the pillars of our democracy
‘This is a joke,’ says serial killer – and her parents believe her
To them, Krugersdorp killings 'mastermind' Cecilia Steyn is their 'baby girl' who is 100% innocent
For God and justice: meet the cop who bust the Krugersdorp serial killers
Not even ending up in hospital with an enlarged heart could deter him from his credo: 'justice must prevail'
NHI is a lovely idea, except under the ANC it’s a medical version of Eskom
You believe a broken system can be replaced with a working one by these goons? You're weapons-grade stupid
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Your forgotten funeral policies: a grave warning
It's wise to check your bank statement - there’s a very good chance you will get at least one surprise
Justice for teacher kept in jail for 13 months on false rape charge
NPA, cops to cough up after prosecutor and investigating officers withheld information from the court
Accused of misspending, Mpum health director claims he was unlawfully fired
Former deputy director-general of finance is now launching an appeal against the labour court ruling
How a dotty scientist proved evolution is happening on some west coast sand
A new species of flower is evolving near Cape Town and scientists have a front-row seat
Corporate SA lacks that female touch – to its great cost
A PwC report says SA companies are losing out by not increasing the number of women at leadership level
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
How a mocking cricket led to a murder in the Karoo
Our beaming optimism about creating a drama series descended into tiredness, self-loathing and fear
More humpage, please! ‘Tales of the City’ author shares gossip and tips
Armistead Maupin talks about 'out' actors, and realising ‘people were going to be famous for being queer’
Who’s the better man? Brad, who’s ‘good in bed’, or Leo, ‘the modeliser’?
The two have a lot in common – good-looking, philanthropic A-listers – but the differences are hard to overlook
They wrote it this week: A royal ruckus and some very Rotten language
Extracts from diaries and letters written between August 12 and August 18
SNAPSHOT
Six things about SA you need to know
Man dies in Cape Town shack fire
Cops hunt for trio who petrol-bombed truck
‘Skeem Saam’ actress claims bouncer assault
Fire rips through air force base hangar
Two held for murder of Cape robbery victim
Pair bust with R1.2m in abalone
THE VISUAL SIDE
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Sordid Epstein saga not over, say victims after paedo’s ‘suicide’
His death is expected to end inquiries into his sex-trafficking ring, but some say the investigation should continue
We made mistakes, but not ones people think: Cambridge Analytica ex-chief
Ex-boss of the controversial data harvesting firm looks back after a year in business exile
Major surgery doubles the risk of substantial mental decline, study finds
Scientists flag strokes, mini-strokes and inflammation among the dangers of going under the knife
Girl, what? No boy has been born in this Polish village for 10 years
The shortage of males is so bad that the mayor has offered a cash reward for the first family to have a son
SNAPSHOT
6 things you need to know about the world
Kashmiris queue hours for 2-minute phone access
Dead woman in shooting is suspect’s stepsister
Versace gets dressing down in China for T-shirt
Cosmetics boss quits over clip praising Japan
Frenchman charged over deadly boat crash
Would you cave in to Neanderthal survival courses?
THE BUSINESS
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
These are heady times for cannabis shares … but not so fast, bud
It's a great time to invest in the industry’s potentially bright future, but as they say, what goes up must come down
MTN searches for its own voice with mobile money again
The company first launched the platform locally in 2012 before pulling the plug in 2016
Strike forces Sibanye gold output to lowest in seven years
After waiting out the fruitless Amcu action it took until August for three mines to return to normalised production
LIFESTYLE
CULTURE COMES ALIVE
Thuli Madonsela: This doc on her kicks some righteous ass
‘Whispering Truth To Power’ is a timely portrait of a bad-ass public servant who uses her office for good
Hey, pops, want to make your midlife body Bond-worthy?
Get Daniel Craig’s ‘Casino Royale’ physique without changing too much about your life
You’re not bulletproof, kid: Do some financial planning now
Three money decisions you’re better off making sooner rather than later
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
SPORTS DAY: Makhubela boots Banyana into hat-trick
Your roundup of the sporting news of the day
Video ref takes the Pep out of Manchester City’s step
Their pummeling of West Ham was overshadowed by a number of VAR delays, and the coach is not happy
Blasts from the past: Hestrie clears 2m for solid gold win
Today in SA sports history: August 12