Tuesday, September 14 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
WATCH | Exclusive footage of woman ‘ordering hitmen to kill sister, kids’
Former police officer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu told an undercover officer and ‘hitman’ to ‘leave no witnesses behind’
Fear drives state witness into hiding as alleged killer cop takes the stand
Former cop Nomia Ndlovu has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges ranging from murder, attempted murder to fraud
The ANC to build a ‘smart city’. That’s an indisputable oxymoron
Instead of highfalutin proposals like building a ‘smart city’, Cyril and Co should figure out how to build toilets
Elections cannot be won by default, says Duarte, slamming DA
In a 49-page affidavit, the ANC’s Jessie Duarte says the DA’s case is fundamentally flawed and without merit
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Senseless looting ruined wedding dreams and businesses
‘In 1993 my husband and I started this shop. It would have been our pension, but it was destroyed in two hours’
Parliament hears of disturbing, ‘unlawful interception of communication’
Justice Bess Nkabinde is worried about incessant interception of communication of private and public officials
KZN businesses brave it out as they wait for insurance payouts
Warehouses show grit after being emptied in July riots, with retailers hoping to be trading again by December
Shots for two, please! ‘Pregnant and breastfeeding moms should get jabs’
The panel of specialists also encouraged prospective mothers to get vaccinated
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
Politicians must listen to what we need, not tell us what we want
The recent riots and looting have shown that small deeds by individuals can make a difference
Readers are old news: follower metrics influence media start-up
This new publication picks its journalists from a crop of social media influencers
An investor’s guide to vaccines: inoculation set to be next pot of gold
What is at stake in this booming trade and who stands to benefit?
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – September 14 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
Just when it looked like China was out of the woods, Delta strikes again
Has the country’s so-called Covid-19 zero policy met its match?
As if Covid-19 wasn’t enough, now India is battling killer dengue outbreak
The disease is suspected of killing dozens, with authorities setting out to destroy mosquito breeding grounds
Heathrow heading for death row as other airports fly high
Trade and tourists continue to elude what used to be the busiest airport in Europe
Energy crunch deepens as US warns Europe doesn’t have enough gas for winter
Goldman Sachs analysts say curbing demand is the only option to rebalance market
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Children’s fitness at risk, but moms are getting more physical
Parents will have to keep an eye on their children’s screen time or they may suffer long-term ill health post lockdown
She may be a reluctant feminist, but Angela Merkel inspires many women
The outgoing German chancellor is said to have done much to achieve gender equality
Meghan and Harry interview loses Emmy to something tasty
Oprah Winfrey and her team were nominated in the best hosted nonfiction series category
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Proteas are spinning in the right direction: Shamsi
It’s been a refreshing change, says Tabraiz Shamsi on Proteas’ ability to field as many as four spinners
Rose left out as Padraig makes his Ryder Cup captain’s picks
Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Shane Lowry get the nod for Europe’s team to tee off at Whistling Straits
Blast from the past: Poker-faced Sugar Boy wins title fight one-handed
Today in SA sports history: September 14