Wednesday, June 1 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
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EDITORIAL | Jobless rate has fallen, but let’s not get too excited
The wider context, including the petrol price hike and latest food cost data, suggests we have no reason to celebrate
If I were the ANC I’d be a little concerned about my ties to UMK
The party’s single biggest funder is 49% owned by a US-sanctioned Russian oligarch
Lesson learnt? Year after wake-up, school tries to ‘eradicate racism’
Cornwall Hill College says it has made ‘solid progress in its transformation execution’, but not everyone is happy
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Make things happen: pay back R1m, with interest
Judge orders ex-Nedbank employee to return R1m salary ‘windfall’ he claims to have thought was an increase
This is why man’s life term for killing cop was overturned
ConCourt rules that trial court ‘incorrectly formulated the test for putative private defence’
ConCourt hears why donations to internal party campaigns must be disclosed
The second round of the case tackles whether the Executive Ethics Code is constitutional
To consume the way we do, we will need the resources of 2.3 planets by 2050
But there are solutions, among them more investment in infrastructure, greening homes and education
From funeral parlour to rugby fame: Lizo Gqoboka’s incredible journey
The Bulls captain reflects on how he overcame many obstacles to reach his dream
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
JJ Tabane should, like DJ Sbu, apologise: Manuel
Former finance minister tells Eusebius McKaiser he is not afraid to be litigious
What it will take for Eskom to keep going
If the Integrated Resource Plan, on which SA is way behind, isn’t properly implemented, we’ll kiss Eskom goodbye
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
African abortion rights in peril as pro-lifers fight to follow US example
Abortion rights campaigners fear negative knock-on after media leak says US court could overturn Roe v Wade ruling
Come rain, wind or shine, Japan’s electric current will flow
Nation tests methods to harness energy in deep ocean currents, a more stable alternative to solar and wind power
Risk is big in Japan when you’re young, but forget it when you’re older
In a country that subscribes to children standing on their own two feet, its adults are surprisingly conservative
‘Top Gun’ fires a Cruise missile at Chinese leaders’ most sensitive spot
Tom Cruise’s character wears jacket featuring Taiwan flag, which is sure to anger China
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Is my dog too cold? How cold is too cold for a walk? Here’s how to tell
As winter tightens its grip, here are a few pointers to help you keep your best friends comfortable
Green is not in yet in the fashion industry: sustainability report
Brands face pressure to show they are doing better on the environmental front, but they seem to be slacking
Smear campaign: Mona Lisa takes the cake after off-the-wall attack
Da Vinci masterpiece unharmed after being slavered with cream in climate protest stunt
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Matfield backs Bulls’ fans to tip quarterfinal
The Bok legend believes the Bulls, at home, will be too strong for the Sharks in Saturday’s URC quarterfinal
Rahm seeks Muirfield redemption after title hopes derailed by Covid
The world No.2 came back strongly after withdrawing from the Memorial tournament last year to win US Open
Blast from the past: Tinkler on target for Bafana
Today in SA sports history: June 1