Monday, January 11 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Be afraid: Donald Trump has given dictators a free pass
The US president has set a vicious, dangerous example for anti-democratic leaders that pepper the world stage
Don’t let government get away with its appalling vaccine bungle
Victims of Covid-19 should personally take legal action against the government
Gauteng must go to level 4 for 21 days to avoid new Covid spike: experts
Drastic measures needed to prevent new surge as people flood back from holiday to densely populated province
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
War of wards: Workers say Limpopo hospitals in crisis. Not so, says MEC
Phophi Ramathuba and hospital staff disagree over the shortage of ICU beds and PPE as Covid cases rocket
‘We cannot turn anyone away’: new Polokwane field hospital as cases surge
With people returning from holiday and mines set to open this week, Netcare in the province is ramping up capacity
Facing up: SA doctors fear virtual consults could lead to legal disputes
A survey finds that while SA doctors see the benefits of telemedicine, they are concerned about possible litigation
What went wrong on FlySafair flight that left passengers in bleeding agony?
Broken radar transponder and damaged air duct forced aircraft into emergency landing in George, say investigators
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Crack down on fake news, ANC, and ...
If the ruling party does not discipline its members first, it will lose public goodwill, something SA can ill afford
Distressed and inconvenienced? The banking ...
Customers are continuously being short-changed or ignored, but the banking watchdog looks for fair resolutions
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – January 11 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Advantage Sharks as MVM drop kicks Western Province
WP’s reluctance to hand over control to MVM has seen the US consortium throw its money at the KZN side
Aussie fans stumped by police after Indian cricketers call out ‘racism’
Cricket Australia is investigating after six fans were removed from Sydney Cricket Ground for ‘racial slurs’
Blast from the past: Laurie Stevens points his way to a vacant strap
Today in SA sports history: January 11