Tuesday, February 9 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
ANALYSIS | What now with vaccines? The most important thing is: don’t panic
We speak to the experts who reassure us that, in the long run, the good news may outweigh the bad news
A single ‘escape mutant’ shouldn’t render a Covid-19 vaccine useless
Despite the disappointing news about the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, there still is some reason for hope
‘I disagree’: Vincent Smith clings on to his trusted line on Bosasa
No, he tells Zondo, there were no kickbacks and his committee absolutely did not turn a blind eye to Bosasa’s dealings
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Gigaba cleared: ‘his officials were to blame for Gupta naturalisation’
Public protector rules that he was, however, at fault for not tabling the move in parliament
‘Tragic and sad day’: farmer on death of seven children in river
Stillness hung over a Free State river after it swallowed a vehicle carrying 10 people, leaving eight dead
Breathing blues? Give puffs a pass to reduce the risk of attacks
Asthma care needs to be reviewed as patients tend to rely on short-acting rather than maintenance drugs: experts
Kepe keeps it real with ready-made meals gogo would approve of
‘MasterChef’ finalist Khayakazi Kepe’s home-cooked, African-inspired cuisine is making its way to supermarkets
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
Government has gone from Covid hero to zero. It must stop napping
Mistakes happen, but to persist with inaction in the face of this insidious virus is unforgivable
State of stagnation: ho-hum, it’s time to hear the platitudes yet again
Age-old tradition of leaders plying us with platitudes to placate us is still alive and well in the national assembly
Is #AdoptDontShop barking up the wrong tree? Ethical breeders think so
Rescue groups stand against any form of breeding, but enthusiasts refuse to be lumped with illicit puppy mills
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Demand for pyjamas is not helping struggling ...
There is up to R2,8-trillion in unsold clothing worldwide, says McKinsey, and the prospects for 2021 are just as bleak
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Could this at last be a Joburg inner-city project that actually works?
Victoria Yards has won an international award for being a successful example of gentrification without displacement
Buck up, collectors! Three limited edition coins to add gleam to your set
Rael Demby of the SA Gold Coin Exchange and Scoin shop on the pieces you best buy before the end of the year
Got you covered: must-read books to add to your list of upcoming titles
These are the big names, including two Nobel Prize winners, coming out in the next few months
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Babar full of praise, De Kock rues his team’s lack of BMT
Hasan Ali takes 10 wickets as Pakistan sweep Test series 2-0 in Rawalpindi
Game, set and mask: fans trickle in on first day of Australian Open
Crowd capacity for this year’s event in Melbourne has been capped at 30,000 per day
Blast from the past: Waqar waltzes through Proteas’ line-up
Today in SA sports history: February 9