Monday, November 1 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Now let’s watch as the parties woo their enemies for the sake of power
All their pre-election promises will mean nothing as they form their coalitions to control municipalities
Lenders cross out people’s ability to make their election mark
The National Credit Regulator has told mashonisas to return borrowers’ IDs so they can vote, but the chances are slim
In Soweto, it’s mostly ANC all the way, but some want action in SA
Many residents say the ruling party has provided a better life. Others are pinning their hopes on the new kid
Tiny informal settlement echoes all SA’s tragedies on eve of election
A toilet is not a luxury item, and ‘one day’ never comes ...
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Judge no-balls angry cricket fan for shoving man who blocked his TV view
Sun City golf club scuffle court battle ends in damages and costs ruling for victim
Would you trust a robot over your boss for career advice?
A global study has found people are turning to robots to support their career development amidst the pandemic
Angry bird is back in peck condition with state-of-the-art new beak
Macaw’s beak was ripped off during tiffs with his pals. Then along came some innovative vets and 3D-printing tech
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Mkhwebane did the right thing by quitting chief justice race
The office of the chief justice should be squeaky clean, which is why judge John Hlophe should also withdraw
CSA’s Lawson Naidoo responds to Jonathan Jansen on De Kock ‘knee’ debacle
‘Momentum must not be lost to keep doing the right things to heal the ills of the past’
PODCAST | Poll analysis: the success of party campaigns in a Covid world
Mudiwa Gavaza speaks to Dr Sithembile Mbete and Natasha Marrian on the focus and implications of Monday’s polls
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world — November 1 2021
Six of the best pictures of the day
The message is clear: Moderna is trying to outdo Pfizer
Moderna says Pfizer is trying to fathom how to play its game, while Pfizer says it’s proud of every shot-maker’s efforts
Scaling carbon capture might mean thinking small, not big
London start-up builds a small, modular unit that can trap emissions at a much lower cost than existing technologies
Britain begins to think the unthinkable: life after the queen
Elizabeth II’s intention is to remain in public view as long as she can. But the shadow cast by her years lengthens
Man killed after bull takes him by the thigh
A 55-year-old man died from his injuries in Spain after being repeatedly attacked by a bull at a festival
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Major on charm, mini on miles
The Mini SE is an affordable, quality electric vehicle, but it lacks in the mileage department
How Apple is taking a bite out of its competitors during chip shortage
The giant’s purchasing power, supply agreements, price cuts and better tech are putting it ahead of the game
Maya mia! Ancient canoe found in Yucatan during controversial build
Workers found the vessel while building a tourist rail project which critics say will damage the region’s ecosystems
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Solskjaer offers perfect response to the doom-mongers
Manchester United manager is full of praise for his players after 3-0 win over Tottenham
Disappointed Raducanu still adjusting to life on tour
Teenage US Open champion vows to brush aside her Transylvania Open defeat
Blast from the past: No can Ndou as Phillip fails against Mayweather
Today in SA sports history: November 1