Monday, November 23 2020
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Trump, Zuma are peas in a pod, reducing the US and SA to banana republics
Both wage war on truth and undermine their citizens, determined to evade justice and recapture the state
When you add it all up, rewriting maths paper 2 should be a ‘last resort’
Experts have warned against forcing all pupils to rewrite the leaked paper, saying it will cause them severe stress
Qu + Kim = SA’s best young mathematicians
The winners of the Old Mutual South African Mathematics Olympiad say practice makes perfect
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Sounds about right: great whites aren’t scared of man-made noises
Research shows Australian reef sharks are more affected by underwater low frequency sounds than our whites
Covid and crime are forcing Saffers to flee into luxurious laagers
There’s been a strong upswing in demand for residential estates with a full range of amenities
Anger as KwaSizabantu’s probe clears itself of rape and other charges
The organisation’s investigation has cleared it of most allegations, raising the ire of former members
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Put the brakes on trucking anarchy or our economy is doomed
If government thinks task teams and rhetoric will end this war, it’s hurtling down the wrong road
Woolies’ mammoth task: meet the workers helping to fight plastic
A feel-good story of job satisfaction, reduction of plastic waste and, most importantly, preserving livelihoods
How children found their voices on air during the pandemic
RX Radio has given children the opportunity to voice their opinions and understand others
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – November 23 2020
Six of the best pictures of the day
Judge dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit in Pennsylvania
Scathing opinion is latest blow to US president’s effort to overturn election defeat
Condé Nast hunts for new ways to make money from its titles
The owner of Vogue and The New Yorker aims to reverse years of losses by pushing ecommerce and gifts
Take a leaf out of Asia’s book, Europe, or it will be Covid-19 take three
Special envoy says if the region does not build infrastructure there will be a third wave early next year
Is this the end of the tie?
Men are shunning them, possibly signalling a shift from 20th-century hierarchies to 21st-century adaptability
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
How to fuel your tank for gruelling workouts
Dietitian Ashleigh Solomon explains how to eat for long, hard climbs on a bike, pedalling facts, not myths
TECH REVIEW | The Asus ExpertBook B9 is a beast, but so is the price
The machine’s big selling point is its light weight, so it’s a winner for your wrists, but a loser for you wallet
It’s a whole space-age vibe, but you may never get to experience it
The Vision Urbanaut concept envisions the largest Mini yet, but whether it goes into production remains to be seen
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Unlocking the mystery of how the Pumas put the cat among the pigeons
Those who argue that it shows up the Springbok decision not to travel to Australia are misguided
Bucs unite against SuperSport to find the back of the net
Coach Josef Zinnbauer is pleased with his team’s performance, but has cautioned that it’s still early days
Blast from the past: Ducks rule as India pluck a win from SA
Today in SA sports history: November 23