Tuesday, July 27 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Yes we do need Captain SA to shield us from the Red (Numb)Skull
The clarion call to ‘get behind’ President Ramaphosa is all very well, but what happens after he’s gone?
The riots taught us harsh lessons. Let’s make sure we learn them
To overcome mistrust we need to learn about each other and find creative ways to work together beyond politics
Koo blimey: Tiger Brands recalls millions of canned veggies after tin blaps
The move to pull Koo and Hugo’s canned vegetable products off the shelves could cost the company up to R650m
Why the next 48 hours are critical for Team SA at the Tokyo Olympics
Tatjana Schoenmaker, Chad le Clos, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasioa and Blitzboks have dates with destiny
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
R350 grant just a food parcel programme: Malema
The EFF says government reinstating the grant until a month after local elections smacks of vote-grabbing
Mind your own business, Zulu queen and princesses tell Buthelezi
Queen Sibongile Winifred Zulu and daughters say his affidavits regarding late king’s affairs are an ‘act of desperation’
‘TV, worth R30k, going for R6k!’ Looters tracked as they try to flog goods
Ordinary South Africans have turned into sleuths, tracking down looted items as they are put up for sale online
Taxi unrest and date mix-up hamper school reopening in some provinces
However, officials in other areas say, challenges aside, the new term got off to a good start and will be monitored
Are our hospitals really ready for another surge in Covid admissions?
‘I pray we don’t see what we experienced in January ever again’, says Limpopo doctor
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
Grab that Tiger by the tail and talk to us clearly
Tiger Brands’s non-transparent, over-wordy statement about the recall of tinned goods merely creates confusion
Covid has shown the way. There’s no looking back
The pandemic is a blessing in disguise, writes Ian Goldin
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – July 27 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
What caused Taiwan’s deadly Covid-19 surge? Complacency, that’s what
During its lull, the country should have ramped up vaccinations, improved testing and boosted hospital capacity
In a Covid-19 world, will we ever be able to travel with young children?
A crucial step in opening economies will be to revise inconsistent rules that don’t take family units into account
Unilever feels the heat as Israeli politicians melt down over ice cream
Not even Joe Biden’s love for the sweet summer treat will help Ben & Jerry’s case
Cardinal sin: landmark Vatican fraud trial of 10 set to start
Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s charges include embezzlement, abuse of office and inducing a witness to perjury
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Coffee table mountain: art and the city collide in a cup
The beauty of Cape Town inspires a new range of highly caffeinated flavours
Apple AirTag: for those people who misplace everything
The gadget can also be useful when you want to track a stolen device
If your networks have taken a hit in the pandemic, don’t feel alone
In the US, they shrank by almost 17%, with men faring worse than women, but here’s some advice on restoring them
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Back to the drawing board for Boks after first Test defeat
Schalk Burger believes it was not physical sharpness the Boks lacked but the mental vitality to find on-field solutions
Schoolgirl scoops gold as Japan warms to the Games
Japanese fans defy organisers to watch triathlon as hosts top the medal standings
Blast from the past: Springboks tame Lions in ’68 series
Today in SA sports history: July 27