Wednesday, March 16 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
SA’s future is in Russia’s hands
A drawn-out war will devastate this country’s poor, the consequences of which don’t bear thinking about
SA should follow principled approach to Ukraine war
The alternative view — being on the ‘right side of history’ — would have led to joining the US-led invasion of Iraq
Joburg Bar finds Dali Mpofu guilty of professional misconduct
The advocates’ society has invited him to respond within five days on what an appropriate penalty would be
Give private nurses a lifeline, judge orders KZN health department
He reprimands the department for ‘behaving unreasonably and limiting the public’s right to health care access’
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Ray of hope for victims who were conned by Coinit
Pietermaritzburg high court orders the disposal of Coinit’s assets for the benefit of investors
Should credit checks go as part of the great post-Covid work ‘reset’?
As many re-enter the job market with poorer records due to the pandemic, recruiters may have to be realistic
Victim’s family ‘shocked’ at samurai sword killer’s release
‘He is emotionless. I don’t think he’s mentally stable,’ says victim’s aunt as she spares a thought for killer’s family
Samurai sword killer’s parole ‘bizarre’ and ‘absurd’: clinical psychologist
Correctional services department defends decision, saying interventions were taken before Morne Harmse’s release
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
Once safety is assured, save the aviation industry
The economic impact of flight suspension will be felt for a long time
‘Embattled’: a beleaguered word needing clarity
Best you keep those skeletons in the closet or you’ll be embattled too
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world — March 16 2022
Six of the best pictures of the day
As if things couldn’t get any worse, Russia faces a $150bn default monster
Financial ruin looms at many of the world’s biggest money managers, but it’s unlikely to be limited to these giant funds
Danger be damned: medics work round the clock to save vulnerable Ukrainians
Medical volunteers from around the world have converged on Ukraine to help healthcare system amid conflict
You’d better believe it: Russian state TV employee blasts war on air
The ballsy woman made her point — ‘they’re lying to you’ — for a few seconds before the station cut her off
In Burkina Faso, forcing a girl into marriage means one less mouth to feed
Though illegal, this is the reality in the poor nation, but some girls have found refuge at a Catholic shelter
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Eurovision faves, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra, follow the war drums instead
Meanwhile, Russia has been banned from the 2022 contest after calls for its expulsion
Gathering no moss: marking 60 years, Rolling Stones to go back on the road
The legendary band will embark on a 14-show tour across Europe to celebrate their 60th anniversary
Why a doughnut when you can have a collar or a suit when there are bras?
A survey of British consumers’ pandemic spending has revealed some interesting trends
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Sink the Bismarck, not the entire team
A team sport can never be a contest if those sent off are not replaced, so hit them where it hurts — in their wallets
Like my golf, the more things change, the more they stay the same
Returning to the fairways after a five-year hiatus brought back memories of some interesting rounds in days gone by
Jobodwana to launch comeback in Grand Prix, targets sub-10 in 100m
With a packed season ahead, the SA sprinter has plenty of opportunity to find his form and make an impact
Safa close to appointing Neil Tovey’s replacement as technical director
Two years after the former Bafana Bafana captain vacated the post, Safa still hasn’t filled the position
Blast from the past: Awesome foursome swim to gold in Melbourne
Today in SA sports history: March 16