Thursday, February 18 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Vax to the future: SA’s vaccination rollout has begun at last
Ramaphosa, Mkhize and health workers lead by example as they get the first jabs in the country
We should have locked down education before we locked up SA
Until there is a coordinated campaign to educate the public about vaccines, hesitancy will remain
A Pauw show from one of SA’s most trusted journalists
SA journalism receives yet another blow as Jacques Pauw admits he wasn’t entirely truthful about his Waterfront arrest
How Covid-19 has ‘vaccinated families against disassociation’
Researchers in a new study say the pandemic has created ‘post-traumatic growth’ in many people
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
It’s a crying shame how medaid treated new dad
Medical aid scheme Genesis rejects newborn baby’s membership and questions dad’s paternity
Heads up: shipwrecked Knysna restaurant up for grabs ... again
Knysna municipality is offering a new 20-year lease for the famous eatery that has stood vacant for the last four years
Stop ‘spurious attacks’ on judiciary and Zondo: justice minister
Ronald Lamola says the rule of law mustn’t be compromised by the likes of Zuma and Malema
‘Motshekga must honestly shut up!’ Minister’s rape gaffe enrages NGOs
Her latest case of foot in mouth disease draws stinging critiques, even if she says she was taken out of context
Cool runnings: SA freezer solves dilemma of transporting Covid vaccine
SA’s ‘game changing’ answer to Pfizer’s ‘ultra-cold’ fridge problem: what you need to know
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Cyril was quite right to get a jab
Ramaphosa is doing work beneficial to SA’s vaccination programme while the likes of Mabuza retreat into the shadows
Slavery is a sin. So are claims of ignorance
Using ignorance as an excuse for racism doesn’t cut it, no matter how you dress it up
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – February 18 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
Sexual violence in Arab world: Egypt case shows struggle for women’s rights
Activists are trying to challenge predatory behaviour 10 years after uprisings raised hopes of change
Literally locked in a gilded cage, an Arab princess begs for freedom
After disturbing video emerges, UK demands that Dubai’s sheik proves she is alive
Shortage of giant sterile liners threatens global vaccines rollout
Manufacturers come close to halting production over scarcity of specialist plastic bags
Andrew Cuomo loses Covid ‘sheen’ after nursing home scandal
New York governor, who soothed a nation during depths of pandemic, faces biggest test of his career
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Designers grab the Chinese New Year by the horns
Start the new year again with these luxurious ox-themed collections
Get down to neck up this season
If the runways are anything to go by, 2021 is for headbands, statement beauty and imposing accessorising
The right fashion circles roll up their sleeves against climate change
International brands, recyclers and garment firms band together to cut carbon emissions and demand for raw materials
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Will it be north vs south again as Caf heads for elections?
It’s time the own-goal-scoring body hired administrators who are in it for the game, not themselves
Heir to the throne: Mbappe tipped for greatness after masterclass
PSG’s 22-year-old French World Cup winner is starting to be spoken of in the same breath as Ronaldo and Messi
Blast from the past: Boks end 1961 northern hemisphere tour unbeaten
Today in SA sports history: February 18