Thursday, February 11 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
There’s an awful lot of feasting going on in Nkandla. What’s really up?
As MKMVA joins long line of visitors, will Zuma’s supporters be able to keep him out of jail?
Mkhize favours J&J vaccine but won’t condemn AstraZeneca
He says his department has increased the original J&J vaccine order and has asked them to expedite the delivery
What SA’s kids need are top-notch teachers. This is how to get them
SA needs to identify its best educators, document their methods, then expose other teachers to them
Grade 7 boy attempted suicide after teacher sent him photos of his genitals
The man has been fired after months of grooming that culminated in him sending the pupil lewd photographs
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Environmentalists lose bid to shut down KZN coal ...
In a majority judgment, four Supreme Court judges dismiss attempt to interdict Tendele mine in Zululand from operating
Clause for concern: Eskom board gave billions to Guptas ‘by mistake’
Chief justice Zondo at a loss as to how the board failed to notice a clause that saw the money going to Guptas
It’s all rich man, poor man in Cape Town’s ‘underworld’
27s gang ‘foot soldiers’ will likely need legal aid, while the ‘big guns’ quickly raised tens of thousands in bail
SafariNow tells fuming customers: ‘We’ll pay you later’
It says it’s doing its best under difficult circumstances, but that doesn't help clients waiting for their money
PODCAST | Justice for Kopano: So many witnesses and yet still no arrests
Episode three in the unsolved case of a 10-year-old hit-and-run victim who was abducted and died alone far from home
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
It’s just not cricket: CSA interim board should be the ones sent packing
If cricket fans were hoping for better governance, then the acting CEO’s suspension confirms their worst fears
Duarte’s latest diatribe proves one thing, that the ANC must go
As long as the ANC continues to place people like Jessie Duarte in positions of power, this country has no future
Seychelles gives hope to Africa, but it still has much to do
The nation has been one of the most prudently managed African economies, but its new leader has his work cut out
Come on, let’s join the fun and rip a few bodices
Sorry, book snobs, but demand for Julia Quinn’s ‘Bridgerton’ series has exploded since Netflix got hold of it
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – February 11 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
Police brutality against Russian protesters is a whole new ball game
Cops have been much more forceful, and in some cases more violent, than at most other political protests in recent years
Politics are no laughing matter for India’s comedians
Colonial-era criminal statutes give authorities wide powers to silence critical voices
Japan suffers rise in female suicides during pandemic
Spate of deaths prompts questions about whether support services are helping those in need
How tech went big on green energy
To meet ambitious climate pledges, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft are the top buyers of clean power
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Ready for the ’80s? You’d better be if you want to redecorate this year
Five décor and design trends to inspire a stylish but cosy refurb for 2021
Love is in the hair: ‘Bridgerton’-inspired tricks for Valentine’s Day
We can’t promise this will make a duke fall for you, but you will look like a diamond of the first water
Fashion’s rain queen: Trenery crowns royal-inspired entrant
Glorinah Khutso Mabaso’s ‘modern African luxury’ designs take centre stage at Trenery’s Print Design competition
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Bafana have their work cut out for them, and it’s not looking pretty
It is important that we don’t raise our hopes too much when looking at what Bafana can achieve this year
Looking east: What about moving the British Lions tour to Japan?
Ex-Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder believes Japan has the capabilities and infrastructure to host the tour
Blast from the past: Mitchell marches to seventh title defence
Today in SA sports history: February 11