Monday, March 7 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Stop cheerleading for Russia, SA. It won’t return the compliment
In its responses to the Ukraine war, Africa has yet again shown that it has no vision of its own needs
Should I care about Ukraine? Don’t take a cue from white supremacy
Anyone who doesn’t empathise with Ukrainians is no different to an apartheid-era cop laughing at black pain
SA’s position on the Ukraine conflict is naive, sentimental and wrong
The ANC’s insistence on showing loyalty to Russia in this instance is misguided and devoid of principle
‘Silent complicity, the silence of cowardice, is finally coming to an end’
Magistrate in first Neil Aggett inquest ‘covered up crimes’, activists call for prosecution of surviving SB members
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
‘We’re a generous family’: Watsons slam Zondo findings as deliberate slur
Report was meant to have reputational damage for the Watsons and the ANC, they say
Breakthrough: scientists find blood type may play role in severe Covid
A protein that determines blood groups could be vital in discovering targets for development of treatments, say experts
Sizzlers mass-murderer must die in prison, says judge who put him there
Eighteen years after jailing Adam Woest for life, retired judge Nathan Erasmus says he stands by his sentence
What are the ‘planned escapades, organised crime’ at KZN varsities about?
Protest action at UKZN and DUT has a sinister element, claim education officials
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
As leaders pass the buck, think of July victims
SAHRC hearings into the unrest are unfolding, but they are cold comfort for those who lost loved ones
Banks gaslight you to keep you in the dark
Calling banks to query something can easily have you doubting yourself, as Andrew Perkin found out
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
As Mariupol is reduced to rubble, so are its mayor’s dreams
Vadym Boichenko, who was working to revitalise the city, says he feels as if his heart and soul are being torn out
Oil be damned: if Opec is appeasing Russia, it’s doing itself no favours
Inaction over supply crisis will speed oil’s death knell as consumers are sure to boost efforts to reduce dependence
London no longer the laundromat of the world as dodgy oligarchs retreat
Top-end realtors worried as Ukraine war forces state to tighten up regulation of owners of city’s finest addresses
Summer looks chilly for Southern Europe as tourists’ needs change
With energy prices and inflation soaring and hotels no longer in favour, tourism industry faces a difficult transition
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Polestar drop-top concept is a breath of fresh air
The new design uses a method employed by the aircraft industry and comes with some interesting standard amenities
Anyone for tennis? Not just yet, as oldest player stays put in Ukraine
Leonid Stanislavskyi, who wants to reach 100, says he hopes the war ends so he can play his beloved game again
Proudly Ukrainian Mila Kunis and hubby Ashton Kutcher raise millions
The Hollywood stars aim to raise more than R460m in aid for those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
American dream turned to depression for boxer Dee-Jay Kriel
After four frustrating years in the US, the former IBF strawweight champion is back in SA to revive his career
Larger than life Warne’s legacy will live on far beyond the cricket pitch
At once open book and master of disguise, Shane Warne had allure for the cricket-indifferent and cricket lovers alike
Blast from the past: Charlie Weir takes big step towards title shot
Today in SA sports history: March 7