Monday, November 2 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
When Zuma and Magashule cry foul, rest assured it’s all lies
They claim to have much evidence about wrongdoing in the ANC. Why don’t they go to the cops? Don’t be fooled
We failed you before but never again, new DA boss Steenhuisen vows
The days of breaking trust with South Africans are over, he says after landslide victory over Mbali Ntuli
‘My mom, my hero’: daughter of slain KZN anti-mining activist
Others remember Fikile Ntshangase as an ‘incredible’ feminist who ‘spoke for justice ... spoke for truth’
‘If our mine doesn’t go ahead, thousands of jobs will be lost’
CEO says 1,600 jobs will be gone in two years, and 20,000 will lose income, without the Somkhele expansion in KZN
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Red tape trips up young rangers’ dreams of saving SA’s wildlife
Department clashes with Treasury over the budget for a programme meant to uplift youngsters
Abuse by kids triggers probe into making codeine less accessible
The widespread use of cough syrups to get high has authorities looking at raising its scheduling status
For GBV victims, dedicated SAPS help desks can’t come fast enough
At least community service centres are already up and running on a 24-hour basis, police say
Attention! Media multitasking fuels forgetfulness
Our brains do not multitask but only allow us to do one thing at a time
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
DA reverts to type, misses chance to capitalise on rivals’ shortcomings
The party had a chance to fill the gap so badly needing to be filled. Instead, it went for consolidation
Removal companies get paid to move the furniture, not the goalposts
Beware movers who try to sneak extra costs through the back door
Spas, sex and psychedelics: the history of the wellness industry
Two new volumes explore the origins of wellness, painting a fascinating picture of the origins of a new quasi-religion
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Covid might really spoil Christmas for Brits with an even longer lockdown
Extension warning comes amid fears the health service will be overwhelmed, and of 80,000 dead this winter
Bidencare or Trumpcare? Here’s the prognosis for the US economy
ANALYSIS | Trump’s plan is light on detail, but cheaper, although Biden’s high price tag does worry some
Drive-thru ‘chaos’: Republicans take a shot at getting 100,000 votes voided
Democrat accused of exceeding constitutional authority by allowing drive-through voting during the pandemic
Amazon land defender was murdered a year ago, but logging continues
No one has been arrested, while deforestation hit an 11-year high in 2019, with experts worried it’s out of control
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Sorry to ruin your guarana trip, but there are no natural fat burners
Here’s the scoop: supplements are not miracle pills that can replace a healthy diet and exercise plan
Slap on the sunscreen and hit a trail – we’re genetically engineered to run
One of the reasons humans became the dominant species is because we’re such good runners
Rich African surfing culture breaking waves across the world
Mami Wata was started because of the love of, and belief in, the power of African surf
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Don’t worry, we’ll be sharp, says West Indies coach of fractured build-up
Half his squad will only be released from quarantine on the day of the match against New Zealand
Covid won’t catch us: F1 teams say season is a go despite lockdowns
Formula One has been exempted from quarantine thanks to its strict protocols, and this is expected to continue
Blast from the past: Kolisi’s men smash England for third Webb Ellis
Today in SA sports history: November 2