Tuesday, June 7 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Cyril saga: how can we know the lie of the land when everyone is lying?
It might sound like I’m advocating apathy on the robbery, but I argue it’s a way to keep ourselves a little bit safer
And then there were none: an ode to the Thembisa 10
Oh where are those 10 darling tots? It’s one year on and we’ve seen them not
Jacob Zuma’s daughter to serve on ANC regional executive committee
The election of Thuthukile Zuma comes amid speculation that she’s eyeing the ANCYL treasurer-general position
Help! Mkhwebane turns to African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
The public protector says her personal integrity is in ‘imminent danger’ and she seeks R50m in compensation
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Water politics will drown out race conflicts: alarmed researcher
Municipalities, especially in the Karoo, will face hostilities from residents that could lead to social instability
Sales of sought-after KZN North Coast properties take a nose dive
The recent floods and devastation have affected sales, but estate agents are confident the area will rise again
Burst the banks: ‘drought-fearful’ farmer in hot water for illegal dam
A Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, farmer has been ordered to demolish a dam he was not authorised to build
Get out of jail card: Robben Island to welcome boats, boots to fill coffers
A new business plan for the island is good news for visitors and the venue, which receives little state funding
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
How can cops work without power, water, cars?
It is unacceptable that top brass are not providing necessary support and resources for police to carry out their duties
Covid leaves pupils far behind in maths, language
Comparing 2019 results with those of 2021 shows pupils are up to 70% of a year behind in language and 106% in maths
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Western sanctions fatigue and economic ‘bombs’ play into Putin’s hands
The former have not deterred the Russian president and cracks in the West’s ‘united’ front are not helping economies
After the deluge: historic Bangladesh mosques feel creep of climate change
More funding needed as World Heritage Sites around the world are being destroyed by changing weather patterns
Musk’s ultimatum triggers Tesla’s ‘own local Great Resignation’
Talent pool has taken CEO’s threat of job cuts as a challenge, and some tech firms have been quick to swoop
This is how you get out of a sticky situation: less addictive apps
New trend as internet services such as Wordle and BeReal ditch the dopamine model that made trillions for Big Tech
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Car-spotting in law-abiding, pothole-less Seville
In the Spanish city it’s about practicality, not status, and the courteous drivers stop at pedestrian crossings
How ‘Stranger Things’ and TikTok are running Kate Bush classic up charts
‘Running Up That Hill’ has been in the UK’s Top 10 charts and is set to become Australia’s number one single
Hellier’s bells! Unique 1679 Stradivari violin could fetch up to R170m
The ‘finest inlaid violin ever made by Stradivari’ will go under the hammer as part of Christie’s Exceptional Sale
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Injuries give Stormers’ coach an Ulster ahead of semifinals
Stormers will have to dig deep into centre reserves for Saturday’s clash in Cape Town
Caf hits back at Mosimane’s ‘baseless’ comments
The Al Ahly coach is upset after having to play the Champions League final on Wydad Casablanca’s home turf
I will play at Wimbledon if my body allows me to, says Nadal
Tim Henman believes the calendar Grand Slam will motivate the Spaniard to keep going
Blast from the past: Bafana Bafana lose Mexican stand-off in Dallas
Today in SA sports history: June 7