Tuesday, November 30 2021
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Ignorance was Cyril’s saving grace until it hit close to home
I hope the president savours this brief national unity before SA’s vaccination problem spoils things
Those gravely ill from Omicron are unvaccinated, says NICD
Data so far suggest transmissibility of Omicron is increased and is being driven by younger people, say experts
Omicron may be mild, but ‘concerning elements’ keep experts on alert
Scientists across the world work to understand more about variant’s structure and hazards compared with other strains
To rage or not to rage, that is the vaxxing question
Debate rages over whether (and how) matric rage festivals should happen after Ramaphosa’s plea
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
I can’t wait to tell July unrest hearing the real story, says KZN top cop
Police commissioner to hit back at accusations that he failed to cooperate with army when it was deployed in province
Freedom Under Law admitted as a party in Hlophe litigation
Full bench of high court finds that NGO has historical connection to case
Crafts made by local women to give tourists a true African Christmas
The V&A Waterfront has ditched traditional decorations for something more sustainable and eye-catching
Extreme heat is on for middle-aged people and those from cooler climes
Emergency department visits are higher among those aged 45 to 54 than are in the 75 years-plus age group, study finds
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
State’s Covid carnage-to-creativity rollout is exactly what we need
Whether naysayers like it or not, government’s focus on vaccines rather than lockdowns is SA’s only way forward
Skin lighteners: fashion and family still driving uptake in SA
Rising numbers suggest the danger surrounding such products has not been communicated effectively
Kenyan families don’t buy the story on workers’ deaths in Saudi Arabia
How are so many young domestic workers in the Gulf dying ‘in their sleep’ or of ‘cardiac arrest’?
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Race is on for new vaccine to combat Omicron
Moderna says new vaccine may be ready in early 2022, as company mobilises hundreds of workers
Gross domestic violence: GBV at home costs economies billions
The domino effect of prevalent abuse plays out in the workplace and eventually reaches the wider economy
New book raises the question of Archie’s complexion
Prince Charles rejects claim he queried skin tone of Harry and Meghan’s child
Ghislaine Maxwell faces what Jeffrey Epstein never did — a trial
She’s expected to portray herself as a scapegoat for Epstein but women may be ‘particularly offended’ by her
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Fashion bids farewell to ‘beautiful, wise, genius visionary’ Virgil Abloh
World’s highest-profile black designer has died at the age or 41 after a private battle with a rare form of cancer
Beauty and the beast: Israel to host Miss Universe despite pandemic
The country’s tourism minister says it has committed to the ‘important event’ and cannot cancel it
Monkeying around for tourists, locals and a worthy cause
A charitable Thai monkey festival has resumed after two years, as the country welcomes back tourists
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Baxter welcomes selection ‘problem’ at Chiefs
Second-string players have stepped up to give the Amakhosi mentor a selection poser
Tuchel says he’s not worried after Chelsea draw
Aston Villa are looking like a well-oiled machine under Steven Gerrard
Blast from the past: Zulu and Zungu score as Bafana blast Ivory Coast
Today in SA sports history: November 30