Saturday, January 16 2021
The Eclectic Weekend
12 GREAT READS FROM THIS WEEK'S SUNDAY TIMES DAILY CURATED FOR YOU
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
Schools should absolutely not reopen in lockdown level three
Government does not prioritise children and teachers. If it did, thousands of educators would not be dead
Don’t fail SA’s kids again, reopen schools: profs
The NCCC wants this postponed to February 15, with the education minister set to address the issue on Friday
Paranoid about online privacy? That starship has sailed already
While we know Big Brother is always watching, the current surge in anxiety around online privacy is just silly
Let’s lock the ‘gate’ and throw away the key
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
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
‘I will fight’: son sees dad die in next bed
Well-known Cape Town pianist remains hopeful he’ll recover after watching his father losing his battle with virus
African Wiki geeks, where are you? Wikipedia wants to fill a knowledge hole
Now 20 years old, the online encyclopedia wants to expand in emerging nations and focus on diverse languages
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
To Frans Steyn and all the others who lit up the Currie Cup, thank you
Experience from well-travelled players gives the domestic game a much-needed boost
From slavery to Cecil Rhodes, here’s a taste of 2021’s must-reads
You’re sure to find something to sweep you up among these 10 titles
Brush these artists onto your radar
These emerging SA artists are catching local and international attention for photography, painting and performance