Tuesday, October 27 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Meyiwa was a hit, so where’s the mastermind? demands Gerrie Nel
With five arrests for Bafana star’s murder, the lawyer says there's a strong case, but he's 'disappointed'
The DA must un-whiten and close the chapter on factionalism
The party needs to rebuild itself because an ANC coalition with the EFF will spell economic doom for SA
SPECIAL REPORT | Kill or be killed: this is the reality for these kids
Teachers go beyond the call of duty to keep them on the straight and narrow. Will it ever be enough?
Charges piling up for Charl Kinnear ‘killer’ Zane Kilian
The top cop's alleged murderer now faces a fraud charge, and allegedly conspired to kill lawyer William Booth
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Navy looks to shore up defence against Moz terror threats
SA mulls making a temporary Richards Bay naval base permanent as IS ups the ante - but experts point out a big problem
He doesn’t skipper a beat: Ard Matthews wants to rock the boat
The Just Jinjer frontman is attempting to sail around the world in a floating sound studio
Nailing the scope of SA’s killer roof problem is up in the air - literally
An aerial survey needs to be done and people educated on the risks posed by asbestos roofs, says an expert
Take your vibe and waai: varsities take hard line on superspreader fears
Durban institutions ban social gatherings as experts worry about students’ party habits
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Ready for another hard lockdown, SA? ...
Experts hint that if citizens continue to flout Covid-19 regulations their activities will be curtailed
The words we dare not say and the deaths we don’t ...
I suspect that, at some point in the next month or two, we’re reluctantly going to start using those unsayable words
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Cue the loons: meet the ‘QAnon’ conspiracists lining up for Congress seats
More than 24 candidates have backed the idea Trump is secretly fighting a global cabal of paedos
First black American cardinal doesn’t hold back. He’s already bashed Trump
Wilton Gregory is an outspoken human rights advocate who has lashed out at his church on a number of issues
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Know your inkonjane from your inhlolamvula? ...
Second print run is under way as first copies of book that records Zulu bird names fly off the shelves
Traitors and unflagging loyalty: everything ...
An extract from the short stories in Matthew Baker’s innovative collection 'Why Visit America'
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Twelve steps forward, four steps back for Cricket SA
With the board’s resignation, CSA dampened its burning house, but it’s rehired four of those who quit
Diving legend Louganis comes out with it: did HIV cost me jobs?
After being subjected to racism at school, the Olympian suffered discrimination in sport because he’s gay
Blast from the past: Demotivated Dingaan de-gloves
Today in SA sports history: October 27