Monday, May 10 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Ace’s antics are the last kicks of a dying horse
The little support he has is fast diminishing, clearing the way for Ramaphosa to enact his reform agenda
Whatever you do, never miss insurance premiums
After paying for years, lockdown left a couple unable to meet their monthly fee – just when they needed it most
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Sahpra vs medical company: would you want a used catheter in your heart?
Firm given licence to clean medical equipment for reuse even though this is illegal in SA. But should it be made legal?
Terrible West Siders gang lived up to its name in Modack case, court hears
The state details three hitmen’s farcical attempt to kill William Booth
Nurses open up about the inescapable pain of Covid-19 at work and at home
For many healthcare workers, the light at the end of the tunnel is the vaccine
Zim has a big elephant problem, but is culling the answer?
It says it can’t afford the cost of Africa’s second-largest elephant population. Conservation groups disagree
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | A mother holds the knife by the blade, indeed
Mother’s Day is the one day in the year we should press pause to appreciate the mothers in our nation
Let’s take a close look at the real state of SA’s vaccine rollout
Jonathan Jansen’s criticism of government’s vaccine rollout is all very well but we need to look at the whole picture
Muhammadu vs Ali: Buhari’s plea to US flies in the face of Pax Africana
The Nigerian leader’s call for the US to come to Africa to save it from itself suggests a desperate, rudderless elite
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Musk drops a bombshell and proves there’s nothing boring about his company
While hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ at the weekend, the Tesla CEO revealed he has Asperger’s syndrome
‘Freedom’ fiestas: Spaniards celebrate end of Covid curfew
Young people dance and drink on beach in Barcelona and crowd celebrates clock turning midnight in Madrid
Relief as Chinese rocket takes a long march to a watery end
Remains of Chinese rocket fall to Earth west of the Maldives, ending concern about where they might land
Never mind everything else, the Obamas’ dog has died
The 12-year-old Portuguese Water Dog was a familiar sight around the White House during Barack Oboma’s tenure
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Now built in SA, the one-tonner rides smoother
The Nissan Navara has received and upgrade and a price drop, and now comes as a single cab too
Chips are down for gaming console maker
After a gaming boom brought on by Covid-19, Nintendo expects to sell 11% fewer devices
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Sascoc on collision course with Cricket SA
Sascoc officially rejects majority independent board and independent chair at CSA
Chelsea high on confidence after dramatic win over City: Tuchel
City striker Sergio Aguero apologises for fluffed ‘Panenka-style’ penalty
Blast from the past: Naas the difference as Boks edge Cavaliers
Today in SA sports history: May 10