Thursday, October 21 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
SA must recapture universities from unethical councils
Replacing one with another isn’t enough. Rigorous criteria that insist on unquestionable track records are needed
Adolescents getting jabbed could be ‘wake-up call’ for elders: top prof
They also don’t need consent, but so what? ‘They make many important decisions without parents every day’
Excited youngsters give SA’s vaccine rollout a shot in the arm
Delight from children and parents as Covid-19 vaccinations for 12- to 17-year-olds gets under way
Pfizer jab lowers infection risk by 93% in teens, Israelis find
Three-month study confirms Pfizer’s effectiveness against the deadly Delta variant
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
No mayor picks named to avoid divisions: Mabuza
Asked if people should know who they’re voting for, he said the important thing is for them to vote for ANC
Pretoria ‘beach’ owners sink plans for hotel, despite R3m planning costs
Pressure from homeowners’ association sees Blyde Riverwalk development return to core family, security values
Autopsy report and witness chats a comfort for grieving Otto family
Loved ones hear a first-hand account from one of the passengers who was in the taxi as it crashed into cyclists
Blame it on the air quality if you’re not performing in the office
A new study suggests that poor indoor air quality affects health and productivity significantly
Your dream retirement: sleep enough to stay sharp as you age
Research among the elderly proves that slumber affects how your mind works
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
Zweli poor show: Mkhize’s SIU rebuke proves it’s good SA is rid of him
In trying to discredit the unit, the former minister plays the victim, avoids issues and throws family under the bus
Have Netflix and Roald Dahl company missed a beat?
The two are focusing on his children’s stories. Perhaps they should have set their sights on his adult offerings
Out of Covid chaos comes opportunity
Now is the time for stakeholders to unite in support of businesses, upskill employees and include the unemployed
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Nigeria’s cop brutality rages on, as civilians ask when will it end?
A year after Lagos bloodshed, Nigerians say promises of police reform have proved to be hollow
Facebook must face the laws of this universe before building a ‘metaverse’
Zuckerberg has bigger problems to deal with right now
Singapore is now the Oppenheimers’ best friend
They join other super-rich families in opening offices there, hoping to tap in to lucrative Asian markets
Elon Musk’s wealth is going where no man’s has gone before
The worth of the world’s soon-to-be first trillionaire is soaring, with Tesla on Monday boosting it by R98bn
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
More Riri for your hair: beauty trends make a mark at Savage X Fenty show
While others had their eyes locked on the daring lingerie pieces, we only had eyes for the makeup and hairdos
It’s hair today, gone tomorrow for this daring ’do
Indian siblings are turning heads with their funky haircuts, which their clients love because they’re not permanent
What’s in a name? A lot for Zoe Saldaña
Netflix, in a new series, has allowed the actor to embrace Latin culture and her ‘unpronounceable’ name
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Benni is spot on when he urges players to get back to basics
AmaZulu mentor Benni McCarthy says players need to learn how to walk before they can run around like superstars
‘There’s no extra pressure’: Miller calm before the T20 World Cup storm
Proteas batter David Miller says there will be flexibility in his role during the tournament
Blast from the past: Big Mac devours bowling attack as Proteas thrash Zim
Today in SA sports history: October 21