Saturday, May 9 2020
The Eclectic Weekend
12 GREAT READS FROM THIS WEEK'S TIMES SELECT CURATED FOR YOU
SA is in deep trouble, so the state’s nonsense must stop
South Africans in their millions are facing disaster. Here’s how government can keep them on its side
Our hearts were captured until the masks came off
SA’s resolve to buy into lockdown vanished in a puff of cigarette smoke
‘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
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 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
Fredie’s turning 116 and all he wants is his cigs
He’s possibly the world’s oldest man, but his birthday on Friday will be a glum affair without his beloved tobacco
If you know jack s**t about Jack, allow us to enlighten you
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
What causes mystery Covid-19 blood clots?
Doctors baffled, with questions about doses of blood-thinning agents putting lives in even more danger
Even when you’re a top chef, sometimes only mac n cheese will do
We chat about cuisine and an industry under lockdown with Graham Neilson, executive chef at 9th Avenue Waterside
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