Wednesday, March 2 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Character Bosasa-nation: how Watson cosied up to JZ, Mantashe and more
From a cash-stuffed handbag to parties, monthly payments and groceries, this is how Bosasa lured the ANC, says Zondo
My 162 days of kidnap hell in shackles and sweltering car boots
‘We need you for 30 minutes’ turns into 162 days of cat and mouse as Durban woman’s hostage ordeal plays out
The UN has run its course. It must adapt or die
Big five’s power must be curtailed, the right to veto reformed and the Global South included. After all, it’s not 1945
Roles are reversed as giant Klitschko brothers take on Goliath
Ukrainians Wladimir and Vitali mirror the courage they showed in the ring by signing up to fight Russia
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Take your dynamite and shove it where the sun don’t shine — for now
High court interdicts companies from continuing West Coast seismic survey pending outcome of internal appeal
Chicken Licken in a legal flap again over claim of sole rights to ‘soul’
The fast food chain is accused of aggressive litigation as it pursues another small business
Western and Northern Cape schools bear brunt of vandals, absenteeism, drugs
A portfolio committee on basic education report paints a grim picture of struggling schools in these provinces
Exhibition shines Sunlight on women silenced forever by their partners
#OverMyDeadBody will open at the Durban Art Gallery on Thursday
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Society must ensure women work without fear
The state and private entities need systems that give women and young people a safe space to raise GBV alarm
You can’t expect ANC to take a moral stand against Russia. It has no morals
What we’re seeing in Ramaphosa’s response isn’t realpolitik, cowardice or nostalgia. It’s moral bankruptcy
PODCAST | Gas is to Gwede what diamonds are to girls
Researcher Jesse Burton takes Peter Bruce through the risks associated with using gas as a transitional fuel
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world — March 2 2022
Six of the best pictures of the day
Nuclear threat: can the world afford to call Putin’s bluff?
The changing of Russia’s nuclear status to high alert after setbacks in Ukraine is cause for concern
From the US to Australia, the world says nostrovia to Russian brands
US states have ordered bottle stores to remove vodka and other products, while Aussie chains have halted sales
Will flaky rich nations chip in $60bn to protect nature in poor countries?
US, EU, UK, Japan and others urged to support ‘relatively modest’ annual funding target to restore planet’s ecosystems
Ugandan schools ditch the moral panic and open doors to teen moms
Some religious leaders in the East African country oppose the shift, however
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Go nuts and grab these gonads, guys. They could save you from cancer
Ancient erotic pottery is teaching Peruvian men how to self test for prostate and testicular cancer
My hat! With gear like that, all will be We(dde)ll in the water
Seals fitted with head-mounted sensors are helping Japanese researchers collect data under Antarctic ice
‘Historic’ plastic treaty will not be fantastic for big oil and chemicals
It is hoped agreement on a full treaty to tackle plastic pollution will be ratified within the next two years
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Rugby officials should apply the laws, not try to interpret them
Referees and officials are ruining the game with inconsistent application of the rules
Proteas skipper glad that brave toss decision paid off
Rookies Kyle Verreynne and Sarel Erwee were heroes with the bat, both scoring their maiden Test centuries
Blast from the past: Rose of Soweto in full bloom for first title defence
Today in SA sports history: March 2