Tuesday, August 11 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Our leaders must keep ANC snouts in the public trough, and to hell with SA
When they sell us the ‘unity of the movement’ line, it’s to benefit a greedy elite at the expense of the people
Fans and friends mourn ‘legendary’ broadcaster Bob Mabena
His death elicits an outpouring of grief for a colourful, inspirational spirit who touched the heart of his industry
Hungry pupils may get food vouchers after thieves hit schools
Feeding scheme stock is being plundered while children are forced to stay home during lockdown
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
You’ve pooched me too far, judge snaps at ex-pals over dog fight
The two women had turned to the high court to decide who was the rightful owner of a German Shepherd
Saffers see the upside of a downsize to a midscale city
Families searching for a better quality of life are finding their holy grail in second-tier cities
Do all tits look the same to you? AI to the rescue!
Nifty new method is set to revolutionise the study of birds
Czech mate! ‘This was a dream I had when I was a little kid’
Brad Binder’s MotoGP victory on Sunday marked the first time a South African has won in the premier class
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Women, for the sake of your daughters, claim your space
The next generation needs leadership from women. Be one of them. If you can’t, elevate those who are worthy
Yes, there is life after the ANC’s death. This is what voters need to know
People vote for it because they mistake it for the state. They must be assured they won’t be destitute without it
Cover your tracks: It’s often your fault that an insurer doesn’t pay out
You may be giving your insurer grounds to reject your claim
They wrote it this week: Why a curry isn’t a good idea before giving birth
Extracts from diaries and letters written between August 10 and August 16
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
US could scrub the plaque off Alzheimer’s in months
The country is set to fast-track a ‘breakthrough’ drug that could stop disease in those with early dementia
Ain’t no mountain high enough for Trump, not even Rushmore
Kerfuffle over Trump’s desire to have his face on the monument was culmination of a tough weekend for president
Stranded and suicidal seafarers face ruin and forced labour
Coronavirus restrictions spark humanitarian and mental health crisis that could imperil supply chains
It wasn’t only Wills who warned Harry to be wary of Meghan
One of his closest chums cold-shouldered for daring to suggest prince be careful about his American girlfriend
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
What the Dickens!? From the Bard to Browning, a history of howlers
Author John Boyne’s Google search may have left him red-faced, but many great authors have got it wrong
They were girls next door, but always on the Go-Go
There were parties and drugs, yet coursing through the Go-Go’s story is a great spirit of fun, laughter and friendship
It was good enough for Elton, but Vegas doesn’t spin Macca’s wheel
Beatles legend snubs idea of a residency on hallowed strip, an ‘elephants’ graveyard' for stars past their prime
Blast from the past: Pre-teen Muir makes swimming history
Today in SA sports history: August 10 and 11
SNAPSHOT
Image: Reuters/Seun Sanni
