Thursday, May 28 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Put these stats in your pipe and smoke them: NDZ
Despite studies being divided on links between ciggies and Covid-19, government insists its ban is smoking hot
Why it’s vital to defend voices like Prof Gray’s
It’s all too easy for SA to fall back into the repressive ways of apartheid. It’s up to us to stop it happening
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Chester Missing: ‘My plot to end racism ...’
Conrad Koch, the voice of Chester Missing, on why we can't talk about racism but why we should
Cashier awarded R75k over customer’s race slur loses it in court
CCMA ruled in her favour in k-word case, but her arguments come undone on appeal in labour court
Hundreds of North West rhinos dehorned in secret operation
In a huge first, conservationists and game park officials make a last stand to protect rhinos from poachers
This is how poor communities are bringing fresh food to the destitute
Township farmers are providing a vital service to the needy, while changing mindsets about food security
Struggling SA women do deals with the devil to put food on the table
A new report details how unscrupulous lenders have raised interest rates and use Sassa cards as collateral
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | This is uncharted territory for everyone, including you
While doctors, ethicists and politicians feel their way, individuals need to listen or bear the consequences too
Faith in lockdown flies out the window when churches reopen
Tuesday’s decision makes it almost impossible to justify the other lockdown rules
How to use a divine allegator skin against an unconvicted orchid snatcher
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
We’re not short on tips on how to make your buzz the bizz
Shaving off all your hair during lockdown isn’t as bad as it seems – going GI Jane is having a serious moment
Locks down: three ways to serve and protect while at home
Run for cover! Winter is upon us and your hair in need of some protective styling under lockdown. Here’s how
Gucci stabs a stiletto into the heart of Fashion Week
Looking to rethink fashion post-Covid-19, the design house joins the flight from the tired rituals of haute couture
Blast from the past: Faulkner attacks the field, but batting collapses
Today in SA sports history: May 28