Tuesday, April 12 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
The right stuff? The ANC has killed SA’s appetite for democracy
Many of us have reached a point where some nasty forms of government look better than misrule by arrogant criminals
Let’s hope SA can at last make sense of Senzo’s senseless murder
It’s taken eight years to bring five accused to trial for murder of soccer star, who is the focus of a Netflix doccie
Despite torrential showers, there was no raining on Jacob Zuma’s parade
He may not have been in court, but there was plenty of drama, including a scuffle involving Dudu Myeni
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
What’s the real reason for Eastern Cape education official’s suspension?
After uncovering several issues of maladministration and corruption, Naledi Mbude’s suspension raises questions
Cut crime and economy will boom, says Western Cape police chief
Multiple killings, railway metal theft, gangs, drugs, extortion and kidnappings will keep the undaunted veteran busy
Diabetes and Covid’s toxic relationship is a two-way street, study finds
The diseases feed off each other in unexpected ways
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
With a rap sheet like Myeni’s, she should hide her head in shame
Dudu Myeni’s objection to having her photo taken at court is new low in a long list for the former SAA chair
PODCAST | Hate thy neighbour? The anti-foreigner turn in SA politics
Eusebius McKaiser and guest Sisonke Msimang discuss how parties play a role by preying on legitimate discontent
SA legal profession threatens to become as corrupt as the state
Law firms need to come together to agree on an anti-corruption stance and shame those who are unethical
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Brutal ‘theatrics’ expected from Russia’s new Ukraine commander
General Alexander Dvornikov has a resumé that includes brutality against civilians in other theatres, say experts
Dark days ahead: Russia could be lumped with a lot of coal
Asia unlikely to rescue Russian coal when planned European ban comes into effect
Meta staggers over a minefield of Russian propaganda
Its content enforcement mechanisms have enabled pro-Russian messaging during Ukraine invasion, moderators say
Macron zeroes in on Le Pen’s Putin ties as she gains on him in poll
French president and his allies are dialling up the rhetoric to try to stop the populist from winning
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
No heart of glass: artist uplifts recyclables, youngsters and his country
With no glass collection process in Ghana, Michael Tetteh is turning glass waste into art and creating jobs
Roaring success: ‘Life of Pi’, ‘Cabaret’ scoop up Olivier Awards
Britain’s most prestigious theatrical honours return after a two-year Covid-19 hiatus
Palm Sunday resurrected at Jerusalem’s crucifixion church
After two years, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre welcomes Christians to celebrate the start of Holy Week
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
A change in the weather as written off Stormers thunder up URC standings
Coach John Dobson, whose team continues to confound critics, has high praise for Dayimani, Willemse and Libbok
Elgar delighted with Test side’s rapid improvement
The Proteas have won five out of seven Test matches played over the summer
Blast from the past: Lucky 13 for Ntini as he blows Windies away
Today in SA sports history: April 12