Monday, October 25 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
The people of SA can see through this blatant vote-mongering
They are sick and tired of hypocrisy and again politicians have chosen the wrong road ahead of the elections
Steenhuisen should also be thrown off the cliff for that interview
His responses to Gareth Cliff’s comments in infamous broadcast reveal how out of touch DA leader is about SA’s realities
Payment holidays turn into nightmares for lockdown debtors
A lack of disclosure from Sanlam saw a Verulam lady agree to a sixth-month payment holiday which cost her R61,600
Government insurance bungling ‘is why SA food prices are soaring’
Delays in Sasria payouts to repair damage from July’s violence mean higher costs, and the poor are affected most
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Vooma becomes a bummer as vax campaign runs into election headwinds
Drive would have been more effective with all parties’ backing, but analysts say it wouldn’t have worked in ANC’s favour
Female academics gripped by guilt as they battle to balance demands: study
They have borne the brunt of trying to juggle work and home duties during pandemic
Please find a way to make transparent masks, plead hearing-disabled people
People living with disabilities bear the brunt of government measures to combat Covid-19
Nkanyiso Bhengu won’t let fat-shamers derail his weight-loss journey
The TV personality has already conquered a significant chunk and now aims for double digits
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | While Ndlovu has been found guilty, who are the actual killers?
It is concerning that the people who carried out the murders at Ndlovu’s behest have not been brought to book
When voting, be guided by your conscience
When casting a vote, we must listen to our inner selves and apply our minds to decide what is best for SA at large
Team SA has done us proud at Expo 2020 Dubai
SA representatives have worked tirelessly to showcase the country through culture, arts and music
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world – October 25 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
‘Vibrant’ cinematographer remembered as police probe Baldwin shooting
Halyna Hutchins was killed by a live round fired by actor Alec Baldwin on a movie set
Why 25 previous UN conferences have failed to stop climate change
It’s more complicated than you might think, and there remains reason for at least cautious optimism
Horns of a dilemma: rhinos removed from Okavango as poaching worsens
Poachers have killed 92 of the animals in the past two years in Botswana’s top tourist destination
How Facebook’s dodgy algorithm leads new users to fake news, violence
Facebook’s content problems abroad may be even worse than in the US, according to damning report
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Alfa is still alive in SA, but will it ever be more than a niche brand?
They’re a rare sight on our roads these days, so a strategy shift may be necessary to change mindsets
With the holiday season not far off, Apple’s new tech should bear fruit
Faster chips, new MacBooks and cheaper AirPods look set to see the company’s profits bloom
Will Burberry’s new CEO boost the brand or will luxe conglomerates bury it?
With the return of the 1990s, Burberry is trying to be cool again, but Jonathan Akeroyd has a lot of work to do
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Proteas skipper Bavuma asks for improved display against Windies
After a dismal start to their T20 World Cup against Oz, the Proteas will look to bounce back against the West Indies
No time for experimentation, says Bok coach Nienaber
Meanwhile, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has joined the squad but will not be doing ‘water carrier’ duties
Blast from the past: Mike bobs and Weavers to KO Coetzee for the title
Today in SA sports history: October 25