Friday, February 12 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
ANALYSIS | We are resilient, Cyril. What we need are good leaders
Ramaphosa makes announcements on social relief grants, digital migration, possible reduction of power cuts and more
WATCH | Five years of wild and wonderful Sona moments
From the iconic ‘Zupta must fall’ chant to Trevor Noah’s appearance in the gallery
Variant in 7 African states, but rest of continent can use Oxford vaccine
Nations should avoid vaccine if variant is driving new cases, but those not reporting it should be targeted: expert
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Hawks ‘abused their powers and position’ in arrest of Norma Mngoma
Their aim was ‘presumably to avenge a wrong or perceived wrong’ against her powerful husband, says judge
‘No trust in SA’s Covid response pushes people into using ivermectin’
Frontline doctors say the government needs to adopt a less elitist approach to medicines in a time of pandemic
PODCAST | Can you get reinfected with Covid-19? Top prof counts the odds
Wits dean of health sciences, who has been instrumental in SA clinical trials, answers the big immunity questions
For art’s sake, send help before it’s final curtain!
Some creatives are so desperate they are appealing for toiletries and living on food vouchers
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
No wonder people take ivermectin. This stable has no master
South Africans are already used to taking matters into their own hands
For the ANC a joint venture would be sitting around idly puffing weed
To get the albatross that is SAA to fly, the ANC needs a proper business and economic plan. Don’t hold your breath
The modern use of some words is pivoting out of control
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – February 12 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
A dose of good news: vaccinated people in US can skip quarantine
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says those vaccinated needn’t quarantine post-Covid-19 exposure
Things are looking up in Wuhan on the eve of the Year of the Ox
But, in line with the calendar, could wealth and prosperity be in the offing for those still battling Covid-19 fallout?
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
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SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Why the world’s top rugby players are kicking for Japan
Less confrontation, shorter season, great lifestyle. But rugby chiefs there are wily, so only the top flight will get in
Sundowns legend Feutmba backs his former team to conquer Africa
Roger Feutmba, who helped Downs to three consecutive league titles in the 1990s, believes they can go all the way
Blast from the past: Hanley spooks Windies with hat-trick on debut
Today in SA sports history: February 12