Thursday, May 12 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Boucher’s dropped charges: like everything in SA, it’s complicated
We need to examine what this incident and the exoneration of racism-accused Brackenfell High really say about SA
LISTEN | I drove past where my daughter was being abused: Godrich Gardee
Grief-stricken father tells of his pain at discovering how close he was to his murdered daughter’s place of captivity
This is what it took for MaMkhize’s Royal AM to bend the ball their way
Merging two teams in two days was no easy task, but it’s paid off and they are on the road to glory
PODCAST | Steinhoff should resist an appeal and hand over PwC document
Financial Mail editor Rob Rose explains why this is in the public interest
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
OBITUARY | Cricket’s ‘ledge’ Hoosain Ayob took the game to the townships
The South African fast bowler, who was at the forefront of development in the game, has died aged 81
ID is making good progress on several cases stemming from Zondo probe
They may not be the biggest fish, but the investigating directorate is being kept busy with 11 important cases
In the pipeline: state has a year to replace pit latrines at 1,549 schools
Initiative to accelerate the provision of proper toilets, with a R2.4bn budget, is expected to reach its goal by March
Midwife bags law degree to stem tide of negligence claims
Though she has her LLB, the mother of three remains committed to a profession that she feels is often undervalued
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Mkhwebane’s frivolous appeals make a mockery of judicial system
The public protector is playing the courts like a fiddle and her delaying tactics seem to be working
When your patriotism is flagging, what do you need? A 100-metre dildo
Perhaps we could use its proposed giant flag as a big top tent for the ministry of sport, art and culture’s clown show
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WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
‘I’ve never seen so much tragedy’: meet Ukraine’s frontline medics
Large numbers of wounded soldiers from the front line stretch hospital resources to the limit
Sanctions prove diamonds are not necessarily forever
Diamond prices are spiking and even De Beers can’t fill the void caused by the embargo on Russian suppliers
China: 1,6-million will die without strict Covid curbs. WHO: Nonsense
Immunity induced by the country’s March vaccination campaign will be insufficient to prevent a wave: experts
Twitter was a twit to ban Trump, says Elon Musk
The Tesla tycoon says that he’ll reverse the permanent ban once he owns the social media site
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
New horizons: Could we be on the verge of oblivion? We’ll know on Thursday
Scientists studying a black hole in the Milky Way say they’ve unearthed a ‘groundbreaking result’ they’ll reveal then
Want a piece of ‘Star Wars’? What about Will Smith, Johnny Depp or Elvis?
A ’Star Wars’ model, Smith’s shorts, Depp’s ‘hand’ and a Presley suit are among items headed for auction
Music icon bites the dust after two decades of fruitful labour
Apple is pulling the plug on the iPod after 20 years
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
The C in Caf is for chaos: its decision-making leaves a lot to be desired
Caf’s lastminute.com way of organising tournaments is exasperating, especially for fans
Bulls and Stormers have struck the right Bok balance
Having current Springboks in your squad is one thing, but there will come a time when your depth of talent is tested
Blast from the past: Nel and McKenzie combine to blow Windies away
Today in SA sports history: May 12