Tuesday, July 28 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Joburg teen takes Facebook to court after threats of murder, rape
The girl has been threatened on Instagram, but the social media giant won’t release her abuser’s identity
The ANC has turned us into happy criminals, just like its cadres
Recent state decisions have seen law-abiding citizens become at home with breaking the law, and why not?
SPECIAL FOCUS | Six months into the pandemic, this is what we know
At last a true picture of Covid-19’s effects on different organs and its tactics for spreading has begun to emerge
IN PICTURES | Undertakers keep compassion alive as old funeral rites die
Funeral homes say goodbye to normality as they help families give their loved ones a fitting farewell
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Recollection? That’s not Nathi Nhleko’s department
It was a long day of evasion and pagination at the state capture inquiry
We prayed for gang as they robbed and terrorised us, says pastor
Two suspects were killed after members of a Centurion church were held up and robbed at the weekend
Up to their necks: water board chiefs slapped with 59 charges
Wasteful and irregular expenditure are but two of the charges against Lepelle Northern and Amatola CEOs
The price of trust: Santam to pay out R1bn for lockdown claims
Insurers have suffered a blow to their reputations over their reluctance to cover the impact of lockdowns
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Social media must face up to being accountable
Awareness and responsibility are paramount if we are to end the scourge of gender-based violence
Want us to obey your lockdown laws, Cyril? Then make them rational
Our leaders can make as many rules as they like, but they must apply them fairly or they’ll be ignored
This is no time to despair, but to act and rebuild SA – together
In the face of a huge health, social and economic crisis, the long and hard path to recovery needs to start now
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Under the skin: this is where taxidermy gets meaty
The stuffing of dead animals is more than a niche pursuit, it’s a metaphor for modern life
Looking for woke reads for young adults? We’ve got you covered
These timely page turners will come in handy as you try to raise your conscientious little cupcakes
Blast from the past: Meiring rows to victory, but beetles off after banning
Today in SA sports history: July 28