Wednesday, October 13 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
It’s a pity the DA posters have overshadowed the real election issues
Voters should be more alarmed at the state of our debt-ridden municipalities
Feelgood factor: fans ride wave of Bafana’s success in a stadium again
‘We are back to life’: just 2,000 fans got to watch Bafana win in person, but being there meant so much more
Concert organisers desperate to get show going after Covid ‘decimation’
And one of SA’s biggest has lamented that unofficial event organisers get a mere slap on the wrist while they suffer
‘He deserves a good rest’: Mogoeng led judiciary safely through the storm
Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo thanks the retiring chief justice for his outstanding service to the people of SA
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
I realised my life would probably end: German describes Jozini Dam tragedy
Alexander Mirschel, whose father drowned during a houseboat fire, has told Samsa about the harrowing incident
SA security firms have new restrictions as controversial bill becomes law
The legislation requires all security-related businesses to be at least 51% SA-owned
Embattled Emfuleni municipality loses all vehicles as sheriff swoops
Council in trouble after workers lose wages from council downgrading salary scales, allegedly without due processes
Want to get out of your mother’s house? Consider nano living
A Joburg property developer is uplifting first-time formal renters with trendy, affordable accommodation
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Now that SA is back in the game, the real test begins
It is up to the public to decide if we keep our seats in sports stadiums
The state scored an e-toll own goal. Now it must play ball
Instead of wasting time trying to recoup what’s unrecoupable, it should use the gantries for much-needed traffic control
Want your staff back in the office? Here’s how to go about it
Employees’ concerns are valid, so companies need to be both empathetic and flexible
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – October 13 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
On your Mercks: rich nations rushing to repeat mistakes with Covid pill
As with the global vaccine situation, some wealthy and middle-income nations have raced to the front of the queue
Zim dollar ‘is imploding again and it’s the government’s fault’
Industry chamber blames authorities for currency instability, central bank to address parallel-market volatility
When it comes to deforestation, ‘ambition falls short of potential’
In a decade, only 0.5% to 5% of the estimated R6,9-trillion a year needed to manage forestry has been spent
What a bunch of suckers! ‘Squid Game’ exposes ‘beastly’ South: North Korea
Netflix sensation provides fresh ammunition for the communist nation’s routine criticism of South Korean culture
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Old habits die hard: Utah site reveals human tobacco use 12,300 years ago
Until now, the earliest documented use of tobacco dated to 3,300 years ago. This discovery traces it to the Ice Ace
Out, out and away for Superman on National Coming Out Day
Ditching a straight, white saviour for a bisexual superhero is no gimmick, says writer, who wants it to be new normal
Ancient Israelites loved wine, and they made it on an industrial scale
A 1,500-year-old wine factory has been unearthed near Tel Aviv, where the drink was used as a substitute for water
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
SA Rugby takes over embattled Western Province
Former SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has been tasked with guiding the rugby union out of its financial quagmire
Markram looking to draw from IPL experience at the World Cup
Proteas opener Aiden Markram enjoyed the experience of batting in the middle order for Punjab Kings
Blast from the past: Bafana hit Seychelles for a six
Today in SA sports history: October 13