Wednesday, February 17 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
What have we learnt from all our ‘fact finding’ jaunts to China?
China has a disciplined economy that has evolved and improved. Why haven’t we learnt anything from our trips there?
ANC caucus never instructed MPs to cover up corruption: chief whip
On the contrary, parliament has since 2016 been actively fighting graft and has had results, says Pemmy Majodina
A man in a million: Mnguni put East London boxing on the map
The late Mzi Mnguni was a boxing man to the core and will be sorely missed within the fraternity
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
‘Government is reckless’: Traditional healers divided over vaccines
As rollout is about to kick off, some practitioners are sceptical and swear by their methods
Fairy tales? There’s a natural reason behind the mysterious desert circles
Study resolves decades of mystery surrounding the phenomenon of the Namib Desert’s fairy circles
Straight life partners being discriminated against, ConCourt told
Unlike unmarried same-sex couples, they cannot inherit from a partner’s estate if there is no valid will
PODCAST | Justice for Kopano: after over two years case is still unsolved
An investigation into the death of a 10-year-old hit-and-run victim who was then abducted and died alone
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
What hope do we have if our ‘educated’ leaders perpetuate myths?
You know you’re in trouble when pupils have to educate ministers on the realities of rape and GBV
To retain SA’s bread and butter, you need to get creative, Tito
To avoid a currency collapse and full-blown failed state, the country needs to ditch the tax-and-spend formula
What leaders say during a pandemic matters. History will judge them
This is not a time for nationalism and fearmongering
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – February 17 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
Why the three biggest vaccine makers failed on Covid
GlaxoSmithKline, Merck and Sanofi are left playing catch-up to upstarts with new technology
Joe Biden’s huge bet: the economic consequences of ‘acting big’
For decades, governments have feared inflation and ’70s-style stagnation. The US president is hoping they were wrong
Google and Facebook’s fates in Oz rest in the hands of political opposition
The widely watched bill, which would force big tech to pay media houses for content, is to be voted on this week
Spilling blood in the name of children whose blood has been spilt
Since the ‘war on drugs’ began in Mexico in 2006, the country has registered nearly 80,000 missing people
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Sir Richard Branson’s private game reserve lives up to the hype
Ulusaba, a lodge in Sabi Sand, is part of Virgin Limited Edition, a collection of unique retreats and luxury hotels
SA winemakers ensure sauv blanc stays cool
The case for this white wine is that it is fresh and food-friendly
Don’t you dare tell the robots about this
A wearable device that uses the human body like a battery? You betcha, and it could be yours in five to 10 years
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Lions, Springbok series must happen, says Guscott, regardless of where
According to Lions’ chair Jason Leonard, a final call on the tour could be made in April
Pitch perfect? India outplay England on turning Chennai wicket
India’s hero Ravichandran Ashwin plays down Chennai pitch criticism after second Test
Blast from the past: Boxing day as Baby Jake wins fourth title
Today in SA sports history: February 17