Friday, February 26 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
‘Don’t let Africa enter the valley of death and ...
The Africa CDC chief has urged people to be vaccinated and said the continent must rally behind such campaigns
The long haul: virus won’t disappear in our ...
Masks, hand sanitising and social distancing are likely to remain critical in the war against Covid for years to come
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
DA’s Malatsi ‘wants to be king of Limpopo castle’
He says the party in the province needs fresh leadership to up its prospects in local and national elections
Football takes the cup when it comes to misinformation: Motsepe
As he presents his plans if he wins, Patrice Motsepe laments the fake news that surrounds his bid to be Caf boss
New curriculum to include coding and robotics: Ramaphosa
The changes to the curriculum will be gazetted soon, SA president tells education sector lekgotla
Is MEC liable for child brain-damaged at kindergarten? ConCourt to decide
The girl was injured when a swing’s beam fell on her head. Her dad is fighting for damages for the 2008 accident
I’ve lost trust in legal system: ex-student in Stellies Nazi poster storm
The 26-year-old sued Stellenbosch University, but the high court dismissed his application this month
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
SA should’ve tightened its belt years ago, not made a promise it can’t keep
If the ConCourt rules for unions on the public service wage deal, the state’s position will be weakened
A call to MTN: this unpaid teacher delivered, now it’s your turn
Mr Kubheka taught science for six months with no pay and still produced a 100% pass rate with six distinctions
If you want to stay within your budget, a budgie is the pet to get
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – February 26 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
Landmark decision gives Malaysia’s persecuted LGBT+ community hope
A man who challenged an Islamic ban on gay sex has won his case, a monumental victory, says activist
Pope’s visit brings hope to Iraqi Christians after long martyrdom
The community, decimated by Islamist violence, is excitedly preparing for the unique occasion
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Eyes everywhere, but can they be trusted? ‘The Capture’ is on the case
Seeing is deceiving and fiction is uncomfortably close to reality in this riveting six-part BBC crime thriller
Game on: top tips for competitive gamers from ‘Yvng Savage’
Red Bull Esports athlete and local FIFA champ Thabo Moloi tells you how to up your game
Why go out when the US frontier, occult and Billie Eilish are on offer?
From Hanks’ Western debut to Jodorowsky’s mind-bending visions, here’s what to watch this weekend
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Rugby has lost its lustre, but plans are afoot to kick it back into play
From refs speeding up play to broadcasters upping the viewing vibe, let’s hope for an enhanced experience
All-rounder Morris certainly not a minor in the Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals’ Chris Morris breaks silence on his whopping R32.8m IPL price tag
Chelsea entertain Man United in the standout match this weekend
Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the 26th round of Premier League fixtures
Blast from the past: SA back with a bang as they thrash World Cup hosts
Today in SA sports history: February 26