Monday, August 30 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Babita Deokaran’s blood is on the ANC’s hands
The once-great, now rotten-to-the-core movement is at the heart of a decade-old criminal network
I’m a PPE scapegoat and fear I’ll share Babita’s fate: ex-health CFO
Kabelo Lehloenya, who allegedly facilitated corrupt Gauteng contracts, says she’s in danger while others are shielded
Motshekga still wants distancing rule reduced for schools
The education minister wants more children in class, but is playing it by ear for now, while also monitoring dropouts
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
US Pfizer approval is the boost SA vax drive needs
Prof Salim Abdool Karim believes the thoroughness of the FDA trials will give the vaccine untainted credibility
SA could start giving Covid booster shots by the end of the year
Some experts say SA should rather focus on getting the majority vaccinated as third wave rumbles on
After desperate two-year search for fugitive mom, dad reunited with son
The mother brought the child from Denmark to SA for a relative’s funeral in 2019, then went on the run with him
Defence department would be R2.5bn richer if it sorted out its fraud cases
Shocking lack of action revealed as minister comes out guns blazing regarding outstanding DoD cases
Zim’s youth must stand up like we did, says Zambian politician
The UPND’s Joseph Kalimbwe says voter turnout is important, but young people are the key to change
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Well done, Motshekga, for not making pupils pay for your sins
It was the right decision to keep the October break. Now basic education needs to focus on the real problems
NCC, do your job and stand up for vehicle-buyers: judge’s stinging ruling
After being sent from pillar to post with no action taken, a motorist is forced to turn to the courts
Want to coin it in business? Then this is how to master it
Businessman Barry Ritholtz shares insight into the 10 things he wishes he knew when he started his career
PODCAST | Want advice on how your household can manage debt? Here it is
Mudiwa Gavaza speaks to Altron Fintech’s Johan Gellatly and Optimum Investment Group’s Dr Roelof Botha
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – August 30 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
‘Human body doesn’t need booster shots. It can do the job on its own’
In a yet to be reviewed study, experts have found that immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 increases over time
In one week, Zambia goes from pariah to investor darling
New administration wants to mend ties with mining industry and finance minister wants to double copper production
Outrage as UK rescues Afghan pets but leaves animal shelter staff behind
Assisted by the British army, Operation Ark flew about 200 cats and dogs to safety from Kabul airport
Mark my words, Germans – and the world – will be better off without Merkel
ANALYSIS | After four terms in office, outgoing German chancellor is overrated at home and abroad
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Relationship on the skids? It’s time to hit the gym together
A growing body of evidence suggests couples who sweat together really do stay together
Old but not cold: Fiat’s 500 is a real survivor
Not much separates the current model from the car launched more than a decade ago, yet it hardly feels archaic
Chanel noses further into southern France to keep mulling No 5
The brand is buying more land in the region for jasmine production, the key ingredient in its iconic perfume
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Ndah lê die ding: Pirates’ new man promises to deliver
The Buccaneers have turned to the Nigerian central defender to shore up their leaky defence
India hurting but determined to bounce back, says Kohli
England captain Joe Root backs team to build on Headingley win
Blast from the past: Nokwe runs in four tries as Boks blitz Wallabies
Today in SA sports history: August 30