Wednesday, July 15 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Booze ban will save lives, so suck it up, suipers
Two studies paint grim picture of SA’s relationship with alcohol and its consequences for health-care system
They called me a monkey: ex-player claims shocking racism in SA cricket
Former SA ‘A’ bowler urges black players to go all out against racism, which he says is alive and well in the game
We stand with Ngidi on Black Lives Matter, say 31 ex-Proteas, coaches
The highly experienced group says transformation must stop being used as a scapegoat for bad performances
This is why Motshekga will absolutely not scrap the school year
The department of basic education responds to Jonathan Jansen’s open letter to the minister
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
So, SAA is saved. Is it worth it, and what next?
Financing details of the plan, which was accepted by 86% of the airline’s creditors, will follow
The ‘boss from hell’ who made teachers’ lives miserable
Principal at special needs school challenges court ruling in favour of teachers who quit over toxic environment
Food Lover’s Market rooted out for excessive pricing
The company will donate food to an old-age home after it was found to have overpriced ginger during lockdown
Three months, three probes and still no answers on Collins Khosa’s death
Despite cops and prosecutors collaborating in investigation and three separate inquiries, there have been no arrests
Conquering lockdown and loneliness, one cake at a time
Maya, 10, was inconsolable after she lost her aunt, then she started using her passion for baking to cope
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | It’s time we blew our fuse over ...
It’s been 13 years. What will it take for this patient nation to hold to account those who caused this disaster?
Julius, the cap doesn’t fit, so why are you ...
The anti-capitalists have an online shop. One hopes the merch will be sold at cost and wasn’t made in China
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Everest’s secrets: a pristine mountain of data is ready to climb
Scientific expedition to Mount Everest reveals how ice melts in freezing conditions
Hair-raising ignorance, and being the other on your own continent
Yes, some of us Google ‘what is racism like in ...’ to prepare for travelling. Here’s why
It’s time for us to take our foot off nature’s neck
Covid-19 is giving nature an opportunity to breath and us a chance to re-evaluate our relationship with it
Blast from the past: SA rows its way to first World Cup crown
Today in SA sports history: July 15
SNAPSHOT
6 things you need to know
Western Province and Lions confirm Covid-19 cases
Load-shedding to remain ‘unwelcome part of life’
Pricey booze spirited away by thieves
UK to give Huawei the boot
Belgium reins in virus deaths …
… but then this happens to Thailand
THE VISUAL SIDE
We took to the streets of Cape Town to find out what people thought about the latest ban on alcohol sales and distribution by President Cyril Ramaphosa.