Wednesday, October 21 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
SA’s astronomical Covid-19 corruption ‘is a crime against humanity’
Listening to SIU details of R10.5bn in dodgy deals prompts one MP to say: ‘Make it the year of orange overalls’
Shut your mouth or you die! New Senekal twist sparks fears for witness
Killing suspect’s brother-in-law tells woman with crucial info she ‘won’t see December’, court hears
Ever wondered if SA teachers regret their career? Here are the numbers
Poll finds 53% of those in public schools wonder whether it would have been better to choose another profession
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Party to remember: superspreader events could make Covid endemic
Events such as the Fort Hare student parties ensure the virus remains a part of the equation, experts warn
No row, row, row your boat to SA crew stranded after ship sank
Strong winds have stalled the rescue of South Africans stuck on remote Gough Island, but at least there are supplies
Our cars are gathering dust, but Mzansi plans to sho’t left after lockdown
Most Saffers are doing less mileage compared with pre-lockdown but we’re already planning our road trips
We’re real writers too, say SA’s romance authors as Rosa blooms
Most local writers are published internationally as the local publishing industry snubs the genre
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | May orange be the new Gucci in 2020
Why shouldn’t the ‘corrupt’ be subjected to Hollywood-style arrests? After all, they lived Beverly Hills lifestyles
To avoid further state capture, SA must fight to save good journalism
It is vital credible journalism is nurtured and retained because its demise doesn’t bear thinking about
We could use a GPS for English monsters, but it’s more fun to just get lost
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Wine’s former workhorse is now the crossover between craft and commercial
Age is not just a number when it comes to chenin blanc
Who will conserve conservation in Africa?
Covid-19 has taught Africa’s conservation industry that for many there’s no plan B
Coffefe Roastery is a new haunt for unapologetic lovers of coffee
The small-batch roastery is an innovative way to stay sustainable and teach people about delicious coffee
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Never truer words spoken, but best you get back on track ASAP
It’s just one hurdle to the next for Athletics SA and the mother ships have had enough
It’s thunderbolt time again - Rabada’s back with a vengeance
Fully rested and recuperated, he’s finding the form the Proteas would want him to sustain in the old normal
Blast from the past: Sinclair runs in a first for SA against Oz
Today in SA sports history: October 21