Thursday, May 19 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Mkhwebane believes she is being ‘victimised by powerful forces’
Public protector’s lawyers argue that a possible leak from the ConCourt was intended to influence the high court
How the rumour mill can grind a fragile varsity to destruction
These institutions are ideal breeding ground for lies and rumours that work deliberately to destabilise the status quo
No more holy smokescreens: church must lead anti-corruption crusade
It should also clean its house, then call out corrupt ‘leaders’ to make church-goers aware of the damage they cause
All dressed up and nowhere to go: Aspen flop bodes ill for Africa
Continent’s top drug firm did its bit setting up vax production capacity ... only for it not to receive a single order
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Having flown off Everest, SA paraglider aims for Antarctica’s highest peak
Extreme adventurer Pierre Carter ticks Everest off his list of seven summits and is already planning his next escapade
Do the maths: this is how top provinces ‘cheat’ their matric results
Provinces with low pass rates are taking notes, says chief director for maths and science in basic education department
Battle over finances turns ugly for Mrs SA’s empowerment affiliate
Court orders that the firm’s books be handed over to ex-contestant, who alleges funds were used improperly
Like walking into hell: Pirates class of ’95 recall glory day in Abidjan
But times have changed, say Gavin Lane and Edward Motale, and players now have the luxury of neutral venues
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | Government, don’t add fuel to SA’s burning embers of discontent
Propping up others, spending R22m on a flag and dropping fuel price relief when plates are empty is asking for trouble
It’s time to ditch the flannel and dust off the accessories, darlings
Real-life book launches are back and you know what the crowds are like, so best you dig out the jewels and scarves
Not all equines are equal — this one has earned its stripes
When they dressed up in black and white, zebras left other contenders for most fashionable animal in the shade
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Ukraine war has a new front line ... in Arctic Norway
Harmony between Norwegians and Russians once reigned in this border town, but now tensions are simmering
Boris’s cohorts better keep a lid on sleaze or it’ll be bye-bye Tories
In yet another allegation, a Conservative MP was reportedly detained for rape and sexual assault
Spain set for ‘menstrual leave’, but the right thinks it’s bloody stupid
Equality minister says ‘the period is going to stop being a taboo’, but detractors say her proposal is ‘insulting’
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Boffins sink their teeth into new clues from remains of extinct humans
A molar, between 164,000 and 131,000 years old, that belonged to a girl 4-6 years old has been found in a Laos cave
Forget cane for the pain, I need a shot of tequila for my naughty knee
Pope Francis, at times confined to a wheelchair, recently joked the beverage may be a good painkiller
You can take away our customers, but we’ll pluck them back with duck
A Beijing restaurant owner is taking Peking duck to the streets in the wake of a Covid-19 ban on dining in
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Wales bring the big guns but it’s not enough firepower for the Boks
Wayne Pivac has named his strongest squad but I’m afraid they’re going to get pumped 3-0 by the Springboks
Pirates can salvage season with Confed Cup treasure
As fight for league titles go down to the wire in England and Italy, in SA there is a battle royal for second place
Cavin Johnson backs Pitso to pull off hat trick at Al Ahly
The former Sundowns coach stands to become the first coach to win three Caf Champions Leagues in succession
Blast from the past: Bulls break Sharks’ hearts in Super Rugby final
Today in SA sports history: May 19