Tuesday, September 28 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
EDITORIAL | Covid and lives be damned, all politicians want is votes
Manifesto launches ahead of local polls, in the midst of Covid-19, prove politicos only care about themselves
Before parties promise us the world, let’s start with the basics
We will soon drown in unnecessary manifestos when the message from the public is loud and clear
‘I couldn’t even look at the whole body’: slain ANC councillor’s brother
Devastated sibling, ANC suspect the looming local elections are behind the hit on Mabopane councillor Tshepo Motaung
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Hawks zero in on Deokaran murder motive
Among the irregularities the whistleblower red-flagged was a contract for the supply of hospital beds in Ekurhuleni
14 Nkandla consultants who cashed in on millions ‘had dodgy certificates’
Hearing to recoup R155m from architect in charge of Zuma homestead upgrade begins with damning evidence
‘If I’d murdered my sister I would’ve cleaned the scene’: accused cop
‘Killer cop’ Nomia Ndlovu denies tampering with evidence after her sister’s death, despite testimony to the contrary
Healthy opportunity offers youngsters the chance to impart healthy know-how
A Wits programme is providing young Sowetans with the skills to become health advocates and find jobs
By not chickening out, this ‘little guy’ has beaten the pandemic coop
Small-business owner Letlhogonolo Motseeng shares what it takes to make it in an ‘extreme sport’ in tough times
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
OBITUARY | Franz Marx: man with the Midas touch
SA’s daily soap opera pioneer with ‘Egoli’ was a meticulous and hands-on director and writer
SA whistleblowers shouldn’t live in fear
Business people, politicians and civil society bodies must push for a system that incentivises and protects them
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – September 28 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
Vaxxing question: Why did Covax give more doses to UK than poor nations?
Body plans to overhaul methodology to take into account the proportion of a country’s vaccinated population
Things may soon Zuck for Facebook as legislators un-like its practices
Zuckerberg’s behaviour is not that of a leader on damage control and investors are starting to take notice
South Korea’s dog meat industry may have had its day
President Moon Jae-in hints at a dog meat ban amid debate over animal rights
Artist gets his money for nothing and his cheques for free
‘Take the Money and Run’: Jens Haaning takes museum’s R1.2m and runs, calls it artwork
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
After five movies, Daniel Craig breaks his bond with 007 franchise
‘No Time To Die’ sees Daniel Craig bid a final farewell to Bond girls, martinis, gadgets, Aston Martins and villains
Broadway’s lights may be back on, but it needs to change its tune
‘Moulin Rouge!’ and ‘The Inheritance’ won big at the Tonys, but stars says black artists need more opportunities
In life and in death: Rolling Stones mark first tour without Charlie Watts
The band gave tribute to their late drummer with an emotional video to kick off their 13-date tour
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
US Ryder Cup win opens door to new era
A young American team filled with rookies defied the doubters to thrash the more battle-hardened Europeans
Hamilton hits 100 but engine concerns hang over title bid
Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton celebrates ‘mind-blowing’ achievement at Russian Grand Prix in Sochi
Blast from the past: Sweet victory as Ncita outpoints ‘Sugar Baby’ Rojas
Today in SA sports history: September 28