Tuesday, January 25 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Transnet Freight Rail security boss ‘not qualified for the job’
Insiders claim the position requires a bachelor’s degree and about 12 years’ experience, yet he ‘only has a matric’
She bought nothing fancy, I had no clue: R4m-theft accused guard’s ex
Tankiso Makhetha tracks down Bathobile Mlangeni’s former boyfriend, who has a riveting tale to tell
As the ANC burns SA down, a sound rises up. It’s Cyril serenely snoring
No wonder some thought Waterkloof’s fire was another insurrection. We’ve learnt that where there’s smoke, there’s fire
PODCAST | How to be a better anti-patriarchy and anti-racism ally
Sue de Groot discusses the concepts of ubuntu, racism and patriarchy and their dynamics among South Africans
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Mervyn Dirks challenges ‘proverbial guillotine’
He claims his suspension is an attempt by dominant ANC members to subvert parliament’s oversight role
Threats, a bizarre job offer: friend tells of Tshegofatso Pule’s last weeks
Court hears that the soon to be murdered woman felt abandoned by the father of her unborn child
Biggest genome project on all plants and animals kicks into high gear
Earth forecast to lose 50% of biodiversity by end of century, so action is urgent
‘Extraordinary’ that stowaway survived icy flight from SA to Netherlands
He might have gone into suspended animation like a hibernating bear but most are not so lucky, says expert
Starving sailors rescued in Durban
Some have been stranded for months after their ships were arrested under maritime law or abandoned by owners
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Be more kind, SA. This is the lesson of Patrick Shai’s tragedy
The actor should also be remembered for making an effort to change his ways on a personal level
SA politics will change for good if Cyril completes what Zondo started
As a nation still being forged, too many leaders have abandoned the rule that ethical conduct is central to leadership
Horn consumers reveal why a legal trade alone won’t save rhinos
It will likely face competition from a parallel black market because of a strong preference for wild rhino horn
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world — January 25 2022
Six of the best pictures of the day
Will Putin hurl a javelin at Xi by invading Ukraine during Olympics?
The nations have often been allied, but if he acts, Putin ‘will do so when it’s best for Russia, despite fallout’
Fourth shot delivers twice the protection against Covid-19, says study
It also offers ‘at least three times the protection from severe illness’, but still won’t prevent Omicron infection
Green and gold: Japanese firms bet on algae being the fuel of the future
The 35-company initiative hopes for a $320bn industry by 2030 as it plans to turn the aquatic resource into fuel
Fly me to the mooner: passenger charged after taking pants off on flight
Irish resident Shane McInerney refused to wear mask, threw a can and is charged with assaulting flight crew
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
End of the runway for French fashion designer Thierry Mugler
The fashionista, whose clients included Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Diana Ross and David Bowie, died on Sunday aged 73
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ reaches new heights at box office
The film climbed past ‘Lion King’ to become the sixth-highest grossing film in history
We will not torture our friendly fish!
A French petcare firm has stopped selling fish bowls, saying keeping the animals in them is abusive
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Boucher stonewalls questions on CSA’s gross misconduct charges
Proteas head coach’s hearing is unlikely to take place before the end of February
Spot-fixers blackmailed me after filming my cocaine binge: Zim batsman
Brendan Taylor faces a ban after admitted to taking money from an Indian betting syndicate
Blast from the past: Proteas slump to ODI defeat in Sydney
Today in SA sports history: January 25