Thursday, October 8 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
CR17 campaign donations are none of the EFF’s business: Cyril
The bank records are private under the law, says CR team
This is not the town I know, says pastor after violent protest in Senekal
Martin Seliane says Tuesday’s incident has shocked a community that, until then, coexisted peacefully
Who’s trying to discredit whom in the ‘race for Ace’?
ANC top dog and Independent Media say his arrest is imminent. Everyone else says bull, so who do we believe?
No police clearance? Then no study for prospective teachers
Some academics are all for it, saying the profession requires the ‘utmost integrity’. Others say it’s discriminatory
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Ban turned SA into cig smuggling mecca
Illegal products look set to stay, as syndicates get a foothold in a now price-sensitive market: report
‘Monstrous lies’, ‘gruesome’ allegations at halted KwaSizabantu commission
The investigation has been suspended after the commissioner refused to recuse himself
Independent power is the way to go, says Eskom chief
In stark contrast to the previous regime, he believes it’s a great opportunity to attract extra investment
Truter’s conviction gives Hawks, NPA a boost in VBS case
The ex-CFO gets a seven-year term after admitting to every single act of corruption he was accused of
The AFU has been abysmal, but next year we’ll kick assets: Batohi
MPs lambaste the unit, which raked in just R200,000 of its R600m annual target from dodgy officials
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Unions have more to worry about than wage increases
We’re in a far worse position than when the government wanted out of its commitment
‘Just suck it up’: how a teacher’s passion conquers a pandemic
They don’t do it for the money. For them it is not a job - ‘it is who I am and what I am’
A second wave is coming. Of Trump, that is. Here’s some reading to prepare
These are my picks to try to understand the deranged man that has been allowed to become US president
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Funeral cards helped old man through lockdown, ...
Marzio Toniolo describes what it was like to lose his grandfather to dementia during Italian lockdown
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Face it, wouldn’t you want a limited-edition ...
Three local designers have teamed up with Skip to give you the opportunity to mask with style
Space of waste: Jaguar turns junk into eco-chic ...
Using recycled materials - including from farms and the ocean - the company is slashing carbon emissions
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Petty soccer bigwigs scored an own goal against ...
One hopes Safa and PSL will thank the celebrated coach one day for opening their eyes
Blast from the past: It’s hundreds for Proteas ...
Today in SA sports history: October 8