Thursday, November 11 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
ANC’s young leaders push for coalition with EFF in all hung municipalities
However the older generation is dubious, with one describing the red caps’ demands as ‘ridiculous’ and ‘unscrupulous’
Mayor, mayor on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
ANC picks mayoral candidates as teams negotiate coalitions. Here’s its list of nominees for the metros
Come on, Bafana, bring SA some happiness. You know you can do it
Neil Tovey, the only skipper to lead Bafana to silverware 25 years ago, says SA football fans are ‘hungry for happiness’
Gwede’s an outdated fossil who’s oblivious to clean energy or reality
I’m pretty sure the energy minister doesn’t speak for Africa. He shouldn’t even be speaking on behalf of SA
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Never mind keeping lights on, Eskom can’t even keep its records straight
Legacy contracts can’t be blamed as new ones are equally dodgy and wrongdoing isn’t punished: AG tells MPs
Let matrics write final exams online, says distance education provider
It would make life easier for many and software can stop cheating, but there are still a few creases to be ironed out
Namibia willing to risk the Okavango if Canadian firm finds oil
The energy minister says the nation wishes to grant the 25-year production licence to drill near the Unesco site
WATCH | What to expect from SA’s medium-term budget
Siobhan Redford from RMB speaks about the strategies the finance minister might use to revive SA’s economy
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Give pupils exams only when they’re all going to school daily
At present this luxury is enjoyed only by Model C grade 11s and 12s, making it unfair for those at poorer schools
Medical varsity is dying from protests, in dire need of life-saving surgery
Rogue elements are preventing Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University from flourishing. It needs help
Dear diary, it’s been a while
Writing down your secrets comes with its trials and tribulations, but it’s worth remembering its priceless joys
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
One virus, two pandemics: how Europe proves the danger of anti-vaxxers
Data show a stark continental divide in death rates and cases requiring hospitalisation
How does it feel to lose $50bn in two days? Ask Elon Musk
The record-breaking plunge has narrowed the billionaire’s lead over Jeff Bezos as the richest man in the world
Greenland chooses nature over lucre as it shafts uranium mining
It has also halted plans by an Australian firm to exploit one of the world’s largest deposits of rare earth minerals
Three-quarters in UK don’t know how many Jews were killed in the Holocaust
Despite general awareness of the genocide, survey shows concerning gaps in public knowledge
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
REVIEW | X marks the spot: your favourite brand probably can’t do this
Sbusiso Mkwanazi questions blind brand loyalty as he tries out one of the latest flagship smartphones
China gaming giant hits double whammy with Netflix debut, record tourney
The successes have sent Chinese esports stocks surging amid a crackdown on the country’s games industry
Your rubbish for our books: Indonesian library creates literacy from litter
A novel initiative by Java island librarian sees children cleaning up the environment in exchange for books
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Maharaj to captain a Proteas side full of fresh faces in Netherlands series
Parnell and Zondo return to ODI squad, while Hamza and Rickelton are set to make their debuts
Bok coach predicts another arm wrestle against indomitable Scots
A quality Scotland team are coming off an impressive victory against Australia last weekend
Blast from the past: Proteas stage rousing fightback to beat Aussies
Today in SA sports history: November 11