Friday, February 5 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Why didn’t you stop the rot, ANC? Zondo reads party the riot act
State capture probe leader scathing in his summary of ANC’s policies and leadership, says it must explain itself
It’s no Joko, they’re having tea. Will Malema sit on Zuma’s knee?
Only Zuma and Malema know the reason for an ‘urgent’ meeting, but the EFF faithful must be very confused
Booze might be back, but SAB continues legal battle against government
And the state is not backing down, saying there is a connection between alcohol and demand on hospitals
Newlands crowd may have hated Nasty Booter, but he loved playing there
As the curtain closes on the Cape Town stadium, Naas Botha tells us his fond memories of his times there
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Second wave, second mask? SA experts not sure double is worth the trouble
Experts ask for more scientific evidence before advising South Africans to layer their masks
Here’s a dose of optimism: Africa says ‘yes please’ to arriving vaccines
Things look up as infections drop and 16 countries express interest in 114 million doses via vaccine platform
Can we save our teens from being a lost generation? The experts weigh in
Today’s youth face unprecedented challenges, but we’d be wrong to blame it all on Covid-19, say those in the know
Koeberg workforce lights up thanks to wellness programme
Power station’s stressed staff had fallen into some bad habits. Now all that has changed and productivity has soared
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
ANC’s indifference makes all the difference, thus Ace’s defiance
The blame for Magashule’s self-serving statements lies squarely on the ruling party
Being thrifty is a gift and kinda clever in these trying times
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
The Versailles complex: political leaders and their palaces
Aqua-discos, ice-hockey rinks, gold and crystal fill opulent behemoths built to impress and intimidate
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – February 5 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
Beware the spikes: 4,000 Covid variants keep vaccine makers busy
There is confidence, however, that the current formulas will rise to the challenge
Spurned 800 times: cruel reality of being a foreign graduate in Germany
It’s always been difficult for them to find employment, but with a 430,000 drop in vacancies, it is now near impossible
Bezos shift at Amazon adds to big tech succession
Sector’s fortunes are being ploughed into expansive projects as pioneers break free from corporate constraints
Scared of global warming? In Iceland, one solution is petrifying
The International Energy Agency believes more effort is needed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
From India to France, it’s coming to your couch
This weekend, you’re sure to find your poison among these streaming options
Escape into breeches-busters and fantasy
Adaptations of novels have provided distraction from the pandemic and there are plenty to come
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Then sinks my soul: there’s nothing deader than an empty stadium
The electricity and energy fans bring to stadiums go hand in hand with what happens on the pitch
No extra cover: SA not enough of a police state for Australians
It’s inexplicable though, that Aussie cricketers were allowed to travel to India for the recent IPL
Blast from the past: Hansie hammers Proteas to win over Windies
Today in SA sports history: February 5