Monday, November 9 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Liars, grifters, incompetents … the Zuma cartel rot runs deep
But is it too late to entrench professionalism and integrity in government appointments?
Is Paul Mashatile wooing eThekwini in the hope of the 2022 hot seat?
The ANC treasurer-general denies cosying up to Bheki Ntuli, but sources beg to differ
Kamala Harris, a moderate bursts through the glass ceiling
She has battled attacks and accusations from right and left, but as a black woman she’s used to the dance
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
SANDF has no funds for life-saving field hospitals
It's so bad the 7 Medical Battalion Group has to borrow two of them for deployed soldiers
Unisa performance assessment for lecturers questioned
Lecturers have an incentive to pass students: bonuses, says concerned academic
A glimpse into the life of Wentworth’s slain ‘drug queen’
The life of Simone Jasmin, a known dealer, was marred by violence and controversy
City Power appoints 129 contractors for emergency repairs
Contractors received letters of appointment this week to tackle maintenance
Penguin chicks get a helping human hand after folks’ feeding failure
Penguins’ moulting has started to coincide with their breeding, leaving them unable to hunt
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | We’ve got the numbers, so where are the women to lead SA?
In 2019, about 40% of ANC and EFF candidates were women. It’s time for them to rise, but not above their people
Chamisa invokes his mother’s strength as he pushes for change in Zim
The MDC leader says the continent needs a blueprint that honours democracy and human rights
Front-of-house workers make or break a company right out the gate
Customer service employees’ salaries don’t come close to reflecting the value they bring to the business
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – November 9 2020
Six of the best pictures of the day
Joe won’t be Biden his time on ‘day one’ in the White House
These are the key policies the president-elect could immediately take up arms against
He calls it ‘the epitome of hell’, yet he is unleashing it on his people
Ethiopia’s Tigrayans risk displacement in what could be the ‘largest state collapse in modern history’
Woman loses 22 relatives after landslide buries Guatemalan village
Storm Eta wreaking havoc in Central America as rescuers face a 'terrible reality' at ground zero
Crowning glory for Japan’s Akishino, but where to for royal women?
Akishino has finally formally been proclaimed as changes to the succession law will probably intensify
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
Mushrooms can be mind-altering, but do they have minds?
Known for their taste, health benefits and ‘magical’ properties, some fungi have alarming powers.
Oceans of endurance: the art of walking on water
Fifteen hours a day of paddling while standing upright. For 93 days. Stop and think about that for a second.
The highs and lows of feeling tired: here’s 40 tips
Feeling sleep-deprived? It might be time to put high-intensity emotions to bed and wake those of the low variety
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
All Blacks see red after ‘falling for Wallabies’ niggly tactics’
Kiwi coach says 'smarter' play is needed after heated Tri-Nations loss to Australia
Kyrgios finds freedom after not wanting ‘to see the light of day’
The Australian tennis star has spoken about living with depression and his hopes of being back in action soon
Blast from the past: Michael moors Frans, while Evander ties up Mike
Today in SA sports history: November 9