Monday, April 25 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
KZN leaders need to be reminded they are servants, not royalty
The provincial government should be put under administration, but of course that’s not going to happen
On Russia, SA is its own worst enemy
Unlike its Brics partners, the ANC government has backed the Ukraine war aggressor while getting nothing in return
Contactless or reckless? Tap and pause to think about your card’s security
I asked a number of banks whether Tap and Go card fraud is a problem and what the adoption rates were
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Cult killer Cecilia Steyn’s cop husband knew nothing? Not so fast
‘On the Devil’s Trail’ is written by Ben Booysen, a policeman who worked on Krugersdorp Killers’ case, and Nicki Gules
Teacher shortage to worsen after home affairs cancels Zim exemption permits
Almost 200,000 Zimbabwean nationals will be affected and they don’t hold much hope of getting the relevant visa
Pretoria military base defenceless as it comes under siege from locals
It struggles with no water and electricity after adjacent settlements steal electrical cable and water pipes
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Yes, KZN’s matrics need support, but so do all other pupils
If anything, the futures of foundation-phase children will be even more adversely affected by flood-caused disruptions
Read my tips: this is how to get SA’s kids to read more
SA’s reading crisis will not be solved by increased access to books, but rather by enabling skilled educators
I have a beef with this bully: climate change must be tackled head-on
As KZN residents recover from the floods, we should be jumping into action
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world — April 25 2022
Six of the best pictures of the day
Ukraine’s farmers fight on the front line of global food crisis
The country is a key producer of sunflower oil, wheat, corn and even honey, and the effects are being felt everywhere
Does Wimbledon’s ban on Russian players really serve a purpose?
The organisers would like this to be viewed as a principled decision, but it risks looking more like a hollow display
Sudan army’s alliance with Islamists stokes fears of backslide to tyranny
Country faces existential crisis as army, while an obstacle to democracy, is key to stability and economic progress
How a single fire has destroyed an entire country
With losses of $2bn, it’s a catastrophic blow to impoverished Somaliland, which is unrecognised by most of the world
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Six-wheeled Ram is the stuff of bakkie dreams
This imposing machine is built to be the ‘undisputed king of the road’
Creature comforts: how cats, dogs and horses help humans heal
Pets enhance our lives immeasurably and now we can add mental health to the list of blessings
Your digital footprints could help hackers infiltrate computer networks
All phishing attacks require info on targeted people, and this can be obtained from online internet activity
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Mngqithi hurting after Downs’ exit, but won’t play the blame game
Coach Manqoba Mngqithi surveys the wreckage after stumbling again at the Champions League last 8 hurdle
Lingard calls Man United’s dressing room ‘a disaster’ after another defeat
Manchester United’s 3-1 loss to Arsenal leaves them in sixth position, six points off the coveted top four
Blast from the past: Proteas wither in the semifinals again
Today in SA sports history: April 25