Thursday, December 17 2020
HOLIDAY EDITION
TOP READS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
Kids fail because of ‘automatic progression’ delay
Experts and parents sharply divided over department’s deferred plan to let grades 1 and 2 pass no matter what
The DBE might have lost rewrite case, but it’s not over yet
If leaks were widespread and Umalusi, to maintain its credibility, refuses to certify the exam, a lot is at stake
‘Fragile race relations’ on Ramaphosa’s mind on Reconciliation Day
The president says true reconciliation is not possible unless social ills are addressed
‘Autocratic’ Cele orders film crew off beach, but Cape Town to go to court
SA’s beaches have shot into focus since Ramaphosa shut many of them down in an effort to slow Covid cases
SA’s vaccine hesitancy could undermine the millions invested, say experts
A recent global poll showed only 64% of South Africans want to get the jab
Dear God, make Ace stand firm or we’ll lose our jobs to honesty
ANC stooges must be quaking in their boots as they contemplate what may befall them if Magashule is shafted
Batty decisions are a blow, but the vaccine shambles is unforgivable
SA’s lack of preparation to procure a Covid vaccine when funding and cold storage are available is a disgrace
Rapists roam free thanks to SA lab’s huge DNA testing backlog
There is a backlog of 117,736 DNA samples at the government laboratory, which delays justice being served
LIFE
ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER
A few thrills and a bit of royal skandaal
From short stories, politics and thrillers to musings about princesses, here’s some reading matter to consider
Which fashion family do you belong to?
Here are eight trends that have stood the test of time and will help you unleash your inner style
Want a win-win? Spoil him by getting his groom on and he’ll be irresistible
Here are five splurge-worthy grooming gifts with which to spoil your man ... and yourself
From thrillers to chillers: five reasons to keep you glued to the TV screen
‘The Third Day’ is a horror series that will keep you guessing, while ‘Kings of Joburg’ is local and lekker
Out of Africa, always some new screen excellence in 2020
Zog, The Snail and the Whale, Rafiki, Moffie, Buddha in Africa, Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It and more
Blast from the past: Boks edge past Ireland in Dublin
Today in SA sports history: December 17