Wednesday, January 13 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
If the former agriculture CFO thinks he’s going on pension, he’s mistaken
Recently dismissed Jacob Basil Hlatshwayo’s pension payout has been halted due to 'PPE corruption'
Transactions, not transmissions! NDZ warns banks over ‘superspreader’ ATMs
The minister sets her sights on banks, which will now be expected to keep their machines Covid-safe or face legal action
Easy-to-use oxygen device breathes new life into Covid-19 battle
SA doctors, engineers and designers come up with ‘game-changing’ solution to shortage of ventilators and oxygen machines
Four people I knew died while I was struck down by Covid-19
I now plan to focus on little things, but dream for myself and sports people that there’ll be more and events go ahead
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Ivermectin is for animals only ... for now
Prof Salim Abdool Karim is adamant physicians are ‘grasping at any option which promises positive results’
‘What circus is this?’ BLF leader fumes after being named at Zondo probe
An SSA witness is expected to implicate Mngxitama in corruption, fraud and money laundering
Most South Africans fear vaccine so much, they’d rather go back to level 5
Survey finds they also lack faith in a government rollout, fear the drugs are too new and are anxious about side-effects
Front wall gone, but Constantia house hijackers dig in
Cape Town set to take action as illegal tenants remain undeterred after owner destroyed the wall on his property
About turn: Solidarity wants BLF hate speech court order to remain in force
Judge ruled the utterances were hate speech, but then pronounced his own judgment to be ‘a nullity’
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
If state botches vaccine rollout it will lose its chance to win back trust
The rollout is top of the list of obstacles the state needs to overcome to prove it is trustworthy and competent
So you think world-class athletes are as tough as nails? Well, think again
It may seem improbable, but many top sports people are struggling with mental health issues. Let’s learn from them
PODCAST | Tougher lockdown restrictions won’t work, says top vaccinologist
Shabir Madhi says without a vaccine rollout, all they will do is delay infections that might occur in the near future
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Corporate America pulls political donations after Capitol assault
Wall Street banks and big tech companies are among those to halt or review funding for lawmakers
Airbnb hosts use platform to lure clients into private rentals
The strained relationship with Airbnb has forced hosts to look for alternative ways of marketing their properties
Back to the future: pandemic induced workforce changes are set to stay
A survey has found the vast majority of workers would prefer a mix of remote and office work
It’s your mind that crashes when tech is a nasty piece of work
The stress of using unreliable technology for remote work has a lasting effect, study finds
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
SA’s top wines on a Platter: annual guide brings the stars home
The Platter wine guide’s highly commended list is a reliable companion for buyers
Five trends hoping to reinvigorate (and restore) the food industry
Steve Steinfeld talks us through the trends he expects to see shake up the food scene
The Danté experience: three storeys of style, top-tier food and sea views
Durban’s latest venue has got it all, including a private dining space and rooftop bar
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
A great loss: Mluleki George leaves a legacy as an activist and leader
As one of the most respected and revered sports administrators, he set an example current leaders could learn from
ATP lobs fine at Harrison after he serves petulant refusal
The player refused to do a TV interview because he had to wear a mask, saying it was unhealthy to do so in the sun
Blast from the past: Bafana roar past Indomitable Lions in cup opener
Today in SA sports history: January 13