Thursday, May 7 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Sums of our fears: why sending kids back to school is a terrible idea
It’s clear that government officials don’t care about teachers’ mental health or pupils’ emotional health
No back to school until basics sorted, says survey-wielding Sadtu
Little indication of when schools will reopen, with teacher bodies saying requirements must be met before they return
‘I’m not used to this much’: what R740 means to SA’s poorest
Relief that is all too temporary arrives as long queues form in the wake of Sassa’s grant-payment glitches
No fittings? No returns? These are your lockdown clothes-buying rights
While some clothing shops are bowing to consumers’ demands, it’s best to know exactly where you stand
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Fur babies are also feeling the Covid blues
Noticed something unusual about your pup? Lockdown stress can make your pet sick
Cold winds blow for tobacco, wine farmers as bans stay put
Government clarifies the rules to protect food chain, but farmers say they are still facing problems
Saffers think post-pandemic with eye on property market
Estate agents are still receiving queries from potential homeowners despite the Covid-19 crisis
It’s not okay to compare lockdown with Holocaust, says Jewish group
Society is becoming increasingly casual and disrespectful to the mass murder of millions: SAJBD
Teen pilot breaks her new plane after forgetting how the brakes work
Report lays out disastrous landing attempt that left a battered two-seater and gouges in the tarmac
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
BAT U-turn lights way for sensible talks
To lead a united front against Covid-19, government must have more meaningful discussions with business
How a wannabe fact took a ghastly spin
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
SNAPSHOT
6 things you need to know
Hotel burglars make beeline for beverages
Tobacco group halts court action on ciggie bn
Migrants escape while awaiting deportation
Cash-strapped Sascoc braces for R8m loss
High and dry: Icelanders inconsolable without pools
China warns protesters against ‘stirring up trouble’
THE VISUAL SIDE
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Got a minute? Head online for an outing with art
The Norval Foundation is presenting stories on social media to unlock art for non-arty audiences
Light and natural: lockdown make-up tips unmasked
Beauty editor @knox_thusi_ shows you how to create a simple yet eye-catching make-up look
Blast from the past: Proteas test Black Caps, have their day with Windies
Today in SA sports history: May 7
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