Monday, February 14 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Super blacks: definition — those who are more equal than you
People like Lindiwe Sisulu and Dali Mpofu think it’s fine to insult others, but whatever you do don’t criticise them
Did you notice Ramaphosa blackmailed you on Thursday?
The president wants you to survive on a diet of hope and resilience, which is brutal and wrong
Initiation fees are all the rage — everyone’s doing them. Must you too?
Banks say initiation fees are the law, but the National Credit Act actually states banks ‘may’ charge them
We’ve got the money for R350 grant extension: Lindiwe Zulu
‘The president was never going to announce the extension if there was no money,’ she says
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
‘If I had money I wouldn’t stay in such a place’
Despite fearing for their lives, Mamelodi flood victims say they have no choice but to stay where they are
This year’s Sona was long but did it cover everything?
Cyril spoke for nearly two hours during Sona 2022, but how does it compare with his previous speeches?
Umhlali residents do it for themselves to restore home of ‘snail mail’
The community is refurbishing its post office because the SA Post Office says there are no funds to maintain buildings
Backed into a corner: iconic Northcliff landmark is up for auction
Got a vision and a few million to spare? Then this shopping centre may be exactly what you’re looking for
Ventilator battery will breathe life in countries hit with power cuts
Experts have developed guidelines to design mechanical ventilators that work in low- and middle-income countries
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
Tshwane’s disconnection spree is welcome, but it should cut off its crowing
Rightly, the city is disconnecting those don’t pay for power, but being so vocal about it could blow up in its face
RIGHT OF REPLY | Try this for meaning, Prof Jansen
The IRR has written a reply to Jonathan Jansen’s opinion piece ‘Read this for meaning, Institute of Race Relations’
Revisionist history and Western panic are stoking Ukraine fires
Promising tough sanctions and mobilising troops make it harder for Putin to walk away
Five out of six weekly gains for the rand against the dollar ain’t bad
The rand underlines its resilience by defying bets on weakness as US yields climb
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world — February 14 2022
Six of the best pictures of the day
Slow down, world, we haven’t reached the Covid finish line
As nations lift restrictions, scientists worry governments haven’t learnt from the past and are moving too fast
Old-fashioned Novavax goes some way in convincing Germans to get vaxxed
Those wary of mRNA jabs seem open to Nuvaxovid, the technology behind which has been around since the 1980s
How David Beckham’s undies gave rise to a start-up, then saw it go limp
Its first trial of ‘TV commerce’ in 2014 fell flat, triggering litigation that is only due to go to trial this year
Climbing the corporate ladder? Then this is who you should put a ring on
Conscientious mates have big impacts on their spouses’ careers, but don’t expect agreeables to make you richer
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Audi E-Tron Sportback is swift, silent and sturdy
One thing you can expect to see more of in 2022 is an expansion of the electric vehicle genre
‘We’ve got to tell these stories and make sure they get made’
Emma Thompson on ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’, about a retired teacher who hires a young escort
Revellers mask up to hit the canals, but Covid has nothing to do with it
After a two-year hiatus, the the Venice Carnival is back, this time with a message of hope
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Ronaldo running out of lives as effect on Man United games dwindles
The 37-year-old has not had quite the same impact as he did during his first spell at the club over 13 years ago
Mercedes fired up to bounce back in 2022, says Russell
George Russell replaces Valtteri Bottas to line up alongside seven-time champion Hamilton this season
Blast from the past: Kallis ton not enough for Proteas against Kiwis
Today in SA sports history: February 14