Wednesday, February 24 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
‘I was expecting a bloodbath.’ It is a bloodbath, Angie!
For a number of reasons, including political interference, the results are unlikely to reflect actual academic outcomes
Tito must stare down SA’s ugly fiscal vista or get a change of scenery
The country is building a mountain of debt that is much less scenic than the finance minister’s idyllic hideout
Cyril needs to mobilise ANC branches or enforce step-aside decision fast
If the president rests on his laurels, the Magashule/Zuma faction could well topple him
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Did Netcare 911 chopper blade fall apart?
‘African Pilot’ editor says it’s most likely one of the four blades disintegrated. The question is why
He bunked to feed needy ... and got 9 distinctions
After a man he had known for years looked as if he was dying last year, Zaid Essop knew he had to do something
BUDGET PREVIEW | ‘Forget saving SOEs. SA needs funds for vaccine rollout’
The DA and Cosatu agree this should be Mboweni’s top priority when he delivers the budget on Wednesday
They were in the driving seat but now Uber may have to pay for alles
Class action looms against Uber to grant SA drivers sick leave, leave pay, UIF and paid overtime
Forgotten freshwater fish need to be brought back from the brink
Freshwater biodiversity has been neglected over the years, to the extent that many species are critically endangered
PODCAST | Justice for Kopano: A mother’s dream
Episode five of 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
High numbers dropping maths don’t add up
Another area of concern is the education department’s progression policy doesn’t seem to be working
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – February 24 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
Facebook ‘refriends’ Australia, but needs a like from parliament
The two have reached agreement on Google’s news dominance. Now it’s up to both houses of parliament to decide
Yamani, the man who turned Saudis into kings of crude
The former oil minister’s career was remarkable as a commoner in a society dominated by the royal family
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
For many, a tiny Free State town offers an escape from the rat race
Burnt-out city slickers find peace in the quaint but eclectic hamlet of Rosendal
A taste of tashas: create café culture at home with Natasha Sideris
Pretend you’re eating out with the new tashas inspired cookbook
Rangelands get even more meat on their bones
Award-winning conservationist tackles the challenge of rangeland degradation in communal lands
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
How two Bok siblings extended rare brotherhood to the enemy
What are the chances that two rugby players from the same family could display such acts of compassion on the field?
Cutting ties: no Super Rugby for SA teams in the foreseeable future
Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos says Super Rugby is looking to ‘reboot’ itself after SA rugby’s departure
Blast from the past: Gilchrist leads onslaught as Aussies thrash SA
Today in SA sports history: February 24