Tuesday, April 19 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
ANC will make hay while the sun shines, for it knows darkness is near
The R1bn for KZN disaster relief will be looted by politicians who know their time in power is limited
Climate change is killing us because our politicians don’t care
We need serious political leaders who place national wellbeing at the centre of their politics
Here’s Cyril’s chance to guard relief funds and change our jaded minds
I am willing to accept that Ramaphosa is constrained rather than weak, but at some point he will have to be strong
Beware: some flood-hit write-offs will end up in used-car dealerships
Many a car caught in a flood has gone on to be sold as an ‘ordinary’ used vehicle, its past undisclosed to the buyer
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Rhoda Kadalie fought for women’s rights and against state incompetence
An outspoken advocate for gender equality and human rights, she was disillusioned by the ANC’s lack of progress
‘Everything was burnt here’: Langa rebuilds after hundreds lose homes
Catastrophic blaze occurred late on Saturday and followed another fire a few hours earlier that killed one man
‘I will not rest until the count is done. Only then will I sleep’
Statistician-general says census has reached over 80% of SA households but Western Cape is lagging behind
Breakfast of champions: get your dog up to speed on a vegan diet
Vegan diet found to be less hazardous and healthier than meat-based diet for man’s best friend
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
SA’s rescuers need all the help we can give
Amid one of the worst disasters in SA’s history, search and rescue teams must be get all the assistance they need
BOOK REVIEW | Waking up sleeping apartheid dogs
Zikhona Valela’s ‘Now You Know How Mapetla Died’ gives a unique perspective on the struggle and those involved
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world — April 19 2022
Six of the best pictures of the day
Propaganda gets zero from Russian teacher, authorities give him hell
Schools around the country have received lesson guides on how to teach teenagers about the conflict
Don’t be fooled by the clowning. Musk is the world’s best manager
The Tesla CEO’s track record proves he’s a pre-eminent builder of businesses and maximiser of shareholder value
Shanghaied: strict lockdown has tittle-tattling neighbours on tenterhooks
Covid-shaming pits neighbour against neighbour in locked-down Shanghai
Here’s how the beverage industry can cure its climate hangover
One firm demonstrates the transition to circular packaging technology to address the impact of overpackaging
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Death drive: the gloomy prospect of that final ride
When Kyalami held an expo on all things hearse, I overcame my misgivings and paid it a visit
Five spiritual tourism destinations and how to experience them
As the world returns to international travel, we expect sacred places to grow popular with tourists looking to go inward
Ugandan filmmaker breathes new life into the African story with Disney
As content from the continent gains popularity globally, Raymond Malinga wants to tell a different narrative
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Sundowns coach unfazed by quarterfinal first leg loss
‘We lost the right match’: bullish Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena quotes Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp
Truter backs his boys to finish second
Despite sitting in seventh spot, AmaZulu coach has high hopes his team can still finish second in the Premiership
Blast from the past: Perfect 10 for Ntini as Proteas crush Kiwis
Today in SA sports history: April 19