Monday, September 20 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Voter turnout will be key in upcoming local elections
Past polls are telling when it comes to the number of registered voters and those who actually made their mark
BOOK EXTRACT | Boet, did you watch this thing?: Gordhan to Jonas on axing
Sunday Times Daily is the first to run an extract from ‘Joining the Dots: An unauthorised biography of Pravin Gordhan’
‘New ball game’: forces tread dangerous ground in Mozambique
Landmines and IEDs are now being used by insurgents, ‘changing the course of the conflict’
Serial killer or murderer? If convicted, which will Nomia Ndlovu be?
Experts weigh in on the possible classification for the former cop if she is found guilty
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Predatory women teachers are becoming more brazen
With sexual misconduct lurking in our schools, some parents are bribed for their silence with cash and groceries
Fogol fear: Nkandla’s MKMVA watchmen await Zuma’s return
Those outside the former president’s compound say they will not abandon their posts
Big African cities with international travel links worst hit by Covid-19
The countries thought to be at the highest risk from coronavirus had the lowest levels of restrictions and bans
Earning their stripes: conservationists hope to boost zebra numbers in Zim
Challenging transfer of 223 animals to Matusadona National Park a push for them and wildlife tourism
PODCAST | Elections: unpacking political violence and Covid-19’s impact
The former has raised its head, while a new plague of undercover campaigning has begun at vax sites
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
The state capture inquiry has been expensive, but important
The commission has done great work in exposing the scale of corruption. Let it complete its work
Women in hard hats should not be a novelty
Only 12% of engineers in SA are women, which must be the result of something more complex than skills
SA’s excess deaths: what is known and where the gaps are
Health department numbers reflect those known to have died and positive cases, but miss many fatalities
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – September 20 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
US nears deal for 500-million Pfizer doses to donate to poorer countries
The news comes on the back of the country being criticised for hoarding jabs while less wealthy countries suffer
Iran hits the road with Russia and China
The country has joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, established to counter Western influence in Asia
Hong Kong opposition trade union group to disband amid crackdowns
The organisation joins a number of others as Beijing plays hardball
Astro-tourism has lift-off as SpaceX crews splashes down safely
The capsule with the world’s first all-civilian orbital crew returned at the weekend after a three-day flight
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Maverick alert! Ford’s Mustang Mach 1 is for you
Stealthy paintwork, a rowdier V8 and cool factor to boot
What exercise gives me the most bang for my buck?
With any workout you choose, the most important thing is doing it correctly
Hair-raising feats: Guinness World Records unveils its stars
The record-breakers include the dog with the longest ears, the world’s tallest teenager and skipping braids
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Bafana starlet Brooks leads the way for a galaxy of new, young stars
TS Galaxy’s 20-year-old midfielder Ethan Brooks is revelling in the chance to play on the international stage
Error-prone Boks have their backs against the wall after Wallabies loss
‘We were outplayed in all areas,’ says coach Nienaber, who apologised to supporters for poor display
Blast from the past: Parkin torpedoes his way to SA Olympic history
Today in SA sports history: September 20