Friday, March 18 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
SA’s social contract has been broken. That’s why things are falling apart
Operation Dudula is just another indicator that people have no faith in the government to fulfil its side of the bargain
In Sharpeville, very little has changed in 62 years and the pain lingers
On Monday, Human Rights Day, SA will commemorate those who died and were injured in the massacre
Who knew EFF rabble-rousers would turn rouble-rousers overnight?
After visit to Russian embassy, they now talk about the ‘progressive’ nature of the ‘United Socialist Soviet Republics’
What are you wading for? Vamoose! The violent imposter is here
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Zulu royals fight on, despite Cyril’s nod for king
President’s recognition has not stopped a bid to halt Misuzulu’s installation as Zulu king
NOBs are out: it’s Vavi vs Jim ahead of watershed Saftu NEC meeting
Battle lines have been drawn over a letter of intention to suspend the former Cosatu boss
PODCAST | Why I left the DA and what I’m doing next: Mbali Ntuli tells all
In an interview with Eusebius McKaiser, she reveals why she became disillusioned with party politics
Acing it: Cape Town centre gives teens a new lease on health
The Adolescent Centre of Excellence is a one-stop facility for 13- to 18-year-olds’ health requirements
Sport will go bankrupt this year if stadiums stay closed: SA Rugby
SA Rugby has lost R25m in revenue since the restrictions were put in place due to the Covid pandemic
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | State inaction has opened the door for Dudula
The SAHRC’s 2008 xenophobia report remains relevant, but government has left the social ills to fester
Putin’s war: when lies are not just another version of the truth
In Russia there’s only one point of view and, as such, no truth in the middle. Just ask Marina Ovsyannikova
How William’s initiative gives wildlife trafficking a right royal beating
United for Wildlife, which brings together 250 members and partners, is positively impacting conservation efforts
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Strategic move? Blackmail? US’s risky threat to China strikes a nerve
US national security adviser warns that China will ‘absolutely’ face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions
The SpaceX factor: How Musk’s Starlink brings internet to Ukraine
There is concern, however, that billionaires and satellite companies are beginning to clutter space
Stay nimble and respond quickly: that’s how South Korea is beating Covid
Cases are rocketing in the country, but deaths are few thanks to consistent mass testing and an 88% vax rate
Not so Priti: Patel has no time for UK’s pro-Ukrainian warm fuzzies
Hardline stance taken by home secretary, a child of refugees, finds her out of step with her party and with the country
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Who better to tell us about Jenny Cooper than the woman who gives her life?
Universal crime drama ‘The Coroner’ is in its fourth season. We spoke to its Canadian star Serinda Swan
Noah you don’t: Instagram hoofs West south for a daily show of his own
Kanye West has been suspended from the platform for 24 hours after he took a stab at SA’s Trevor Noah
Bolly good show as film gives a rare nod to inclusivity
‘Jalsa’, which premieres on Friday, stars a child with cerebral palsy playing a character with the disability
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Vokozela’s debut confirms Connect Academy is on the right track
The unique academy has been giving young players a ‘a shot at life’ for the past eight years
SA has talent: athletics meet shows there are stars waiting in the wings
On the back of a disappointing Tokyo Olympics, SA has a group of young, gifted track and field stars ready to fly
Blast from the past: Proteas snap five-match losing streak against Aussies
Today in SA sports history: March 18