Tuesday, October 19 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
In her defence, the minister didn’t expect to be accosted by her own
Keeping it in the family is something the ANC has been really good at and is all part of its incestuous mantra
EDITORIAL | Politics in SA is a money-making blood sport
Mere differences in priorities or allegiance have led to many deaths that go unpunished
Mix-and-matching vaccines is a life-saving cocktail, says new report
Swedish study casts even darker shadow over SA’s sale of the AstraZeneca vaccine
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Dog safely home after hitching ride with new pal
East London family relieved to have Alaska back on the farm after her headline-grabbing adventure
New centre boosts cats and canines’ chances at kicking cancer
While there are specialist hospitals in SA for animal treatment, Ovah takes things a step further
How parents can cut the knife-edge atmosphere of matric exams
As they witness their children navigating the finale of school, many parents don’t know whether to step in or aside
A meme a day won’t keep Covid away, but will reduce related stress
New research has also found that coronavirus-related content can boost people’s confidence
Right amount of grit: international parkour pro flips around Jozi
Sydney-born star takes advantage of lockdown in central Joburg to scale and appreciate its architecture
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
Fighting the odds to help others do the same
Nozinhle Kasaval went through hell to complete her MBA so she can improve mental health outcomes in workplaces
SA: where green incentives hit the ANC and die
Deals offered by rich nations stand no chance as long as coal remains central to the ruling party’s patronage politics
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – October 19 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
The Tigrayan push into Ahmara brings hunger and rape with it
The rebels’ arrival in the region has forced about 250,000 Ethiopians to flee their homes
New Delta variant? Surging infections put UK on mutation watch
The UK on Sunday reported the highest jump in daily new cases since mid-July
‘Indigenous Aussies must have top say on decisions on their heritage’
A report that followed destruction at Juukan Gorge says there must be national legislation for cultural protection
A braai might make time fly: managing morale for sailors stuck at sea
With global container ship snarl-up showing no sign of abating, captains are worried about their crews’ mental health
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Where there’s a William there’s a way: prince’s boost for eco pioneers
Milan and Costa Rica are first winners of his Earthshot Prize, which rewards innovative ways to save the environment
It’s your room and you can cry if you want to: Spain seeks to banish taboo
And the country, where there were nearly 4,000 suicides in 2019, has launched a R1,7bn mental healthcare drive
Now it’s to the metaverse and beyond for Facebook
The company has committed $50m towards building the project in Europe
Serving up a treat: drink bubbly with Roger Federer
The tennis star talks to cellar master Benoît Gouez about what makes a vintage champagne
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Bad blood between Sundowns and Bafana coach reaches boiling point
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena is frustrated by players returning from national duty injured
Proteas can beat anyone on their day: Rabada ahead of T20 World Cup opener
Kagiso Rabada revved up for Saturday’s match against Australia in Abu Dhabi
Blast from the past: Holiday wobbles Diaz to retain title
Today in SA sports history: October 19