Wednesday, May 18 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
R400m: that’s how much ombuds had to force insurers to pay out in 2021
‘Inordinate rise in funeral and credit insurance claims’, and good news for a man who had to swerve to avoid cows
In SA, middle-class problems are everyone’s problem
As our dire economy forces our tax base to emigrate, so our situation goes from bad to worse
EDITORIAL | SA needs long jail terms for racists. Only that will stop them
Many bigots act out their hatred because they know the consequences they will face are not worth losing sleep over
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
My son has been let down by justice system he died for: slain cop’s mom
Family shocked as ConCourt overturns murder conviction of the man who stabbed constable
Fix infrastructure, cut red tape: private sector’s plea to government
Pick n Pay CEO lays out just how difficult it is to do business in SA thanks to state ineptitude
Big changes are in store for Pick n Pay
Retail chain announces new strategy to tap more into online buyers and less affluent consumers
Swarm enemy: rescue dog Dante goes to hell and back after bee attack
The heroic canine has been discharged from hospital after a ‘near death’ experience
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
State must stop spin doctoring and start doctoring
The government should stop paying lip service and start listening to ‘patriotic citizens’ who know their oats
What if pro-black group wants to use old SA flag?
It could be used by a black-led movement to critique the ANC. We explore this hypothetical case
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Food inflation brings emerging markets ever closer to an ‘Arab Spring’
Covid-19, climate change and Russia’s war on Ukraine have economists fearing unrest on the back of price rises
The tusk at hand: Africa wants to decide for itself how it uses its ellies
Since elephant numbers have swollen, southern African governments want the right to sell their ivory
Buffalo massacre suspect shared his plot in broad daylight for months
Discord and Twitch now face the same pressure as their larger social media rivals to confront white supremacist violence
US states stumble over one another to pull the ‘trigger’ on abortion rights
In the first five months of this year, lawmakers in 42 states introduced 546 abortion restrictions
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Cluttercore: Gen Z says ‘stuff you’ to minimalism-obsessed millennials
The battle might seem new, but it is just history repeating itself
In the Cannes: stars flock back as film festival shakes off Covid curbs
The world’s biggest movie showcaser back in full swing for 75th anniversary despite the spectre of Ukraine conflict
Arbikie slim, nè: nothing tatty about distillery peaing on climate change
A Scottish distillery that makes vodka out of ‘reject’ potatoes to reduce food waste has turned its hand to ‘green’ gin
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Rassie’s water-carrying days are numbered
World Rugby cracks down on on-field coaching, so if he gets up to his old tricks he’ll be punished with a penalty kick
Blackpool forward Jake Daniels shows bottle by announcing he is gay
The 17-year-old forward hopes to become a role model for others
Blast from the past: Hobday snaps as putter lets him down at Wentworth
Today in SA sports history: May 18