Tuesday, July 14 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
As Zindzi Mandela’s family reels, SA mourns a ‘special soul’
She’ll be remembered as a foot soldier who ‘picked up her mother’s banner and kept her spirit alive’
Black lives matter. Farmers’ lives matter. They don’t exclude each other
If you’re shouting ‘all lives matter’, you misunderstand the issue or don’t believe that lives matter equally
The dressing-room is where we change everything but racism
Yet SA still produces outstanding black athletes despite these unfriendly spaces
Cotton On to the fact that black lives matter
An online social media war featuring mommy bloggers has contributed to a discussion on diversity and racism
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
‘Give us a break,’ say many as Mkhize tries to explain booze ban
Minister says it’s inexcusable to clog beds with drinkers, but citizens point to apparent double standards
Bittersweet victory for ‘Isis mastermind’ as bombing case is ditched
A two-year probe into Verulam ‘terror attacks’ comes to nought, but state warns that accused mustn’t rest easy
It’s a car crash! Judge slams Road Accident Fund as courts in chaos
Claimants suffer after the RAF canned its lawyers, despite a judge’s order, leading to mayhem at trials
Lockdown has gone to the birds as newbies flock into town
Birding enthusiasts have noticed an increase in special sightings that should not really happen in Joburg
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | The first step is admitting we have a problem
Say what you like about the booze ban, it is the result of a collective shame we need to acknowledge
Hallelujah! In the ANC church, this is a time of ‘science’ and wonders
Have faith, people, the ANC is in charge, yanking our chains, keeping the talentless in power and hoping for the best
‘But, seriously’... maybe we just don’t deserve nice things
Oom Cyril might be treating us like kids by taking away our toys, but if we behave like brats that’s what we deserve
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Zanele Muholi: a fighting spirit that illuminates the dark
The artist and activist talks about the changing face of activism in the wake of the pandemic
A salacious plunge into artist Lucian Freud’s life of madness
William Feaver’s biography explores the youth of a man who was happy in stately homes and sordid dives
Blast from the past: Two one-two finishes for SA Olympians
Today in SA sports history: July 14
SNAPSHOT
6 things you need to know
‘I’m fine’: deputy minister after positive virus test
Cop, soldier, lawyer held for church slaughter
Restaurant body seeks legal advice over liquor ban
Cops bag war vet and pet puma …
… but can’t catch homeless ‘Rambo’
More gin, Ma’am? Palace touts its tipple
THE VISUAL SIDE
A severe storm hit Cape Town overnight on July 12 as areas were battered by gale force winds and heavy rain. A high school in Nomzamo was left partially destroyed and many homeless people were left exposed across the city.