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‘No comment, I don’t want to incriminate myself’ is an excuse reserved for thieves and murderers, not a president
In its haste to disown Afrikaans, state skirts broader point about the confusion from our official-language choices
The ANC president’s detractors are more than likely going to use the step-aside rule to get him to drop the reins
The LIV series is flagrant sportswashing by a Saudi regime looking to deflect from its atrocious human rights record
President says the state will not waver in pinning down those who grew fat off resources meant for citizens
Instead, they should finish school at adult education facilities where they could benefit from other upskilling
Business practitioners say there is no ‘reasonable prospect’ of the airline being saved
Kulula customers who bought tickets on the May 31 sale will still be refunded, a Comair spokesperson says
While people languish in halls and with relatives, bureaucratic bungling sees funds holed up in Treasury coffers
SA just got a lot less accessible considering collapsed Comair commanded about 40% of domestic air travel
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
Six of the best pictures of the day
Nations are ending dependence on global supply networks beyond their control and moving towards trustworthy sources
As consumers trade in red meat for white, producers are battling to keep up and their methods are not sustainable
Americans are moving abroad as soaring inflation and societal tensions make alternatives more attractive
Police, universities and HR departments put too much faith in systems that make critical errors
The 92-year-old comedian explains his longevity and love for his profession
Thanks to an anti-fascist father who would not allow her to be restricted, she quickly learnt to express her disquiet
Astronomers are trying to fathom a ‘cosmic mystery’ originating from a distant dwarf galaxy
Sam Warburton’s rejection of the URC as a ‘random mix and match of clubs’ is ill-judged and wrong
Coach Van Reenen says after three years of misery, the team has ‘massive motivation’, but won’t neglect Currie Cup
Today in SA sports history: June 10
Friday, June 10 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
Cyril, talk to us and put the matter to bed – or quit
‘No comment, I don’t want to incriminate myself’ is an excuse reserved for thieves and murderers, not a president
Eish and eina: Ryanair Afrikaans test casts spotlight on languages in SA
In its haste to disown Afrikaans, state skirts broader point about the confusion from our official-language choices
This is Ramaphosa’s ‘pay back the money’ moment
The ANC president’s detractors are more than likely going to use the step-aside rule to get him to drop the reins
LIV and let live, but Saudi golf series is not as simple as that
The LIV series is flagrant sportswashing by a Saudi regime looking to deflect from its atrocious human rights record
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
‘We will finish what we started’: Cyril’s message to anti-renewal brigade
President says the state will not waver in pinning down those who grew fat off resources meant for citizens
‘24-year-olds are too old for matric’ and mustn’t be ‘schooled to death’
Instead, they should finish school at adult education facilities where they could benefit from other upskilling
Liquidation proceedings heading to court as Comair fails to rescue itself
Business practitioners say there is no ‘reasonable prospect’ of the airline being saved
Pie in the sky: will affected Comair ticket holders get their money back?
Kulula customers who bought tickets on the May 31 sale will still be refunded, a Comair spokesperson says
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
Cut red tape, stop blame games and get the funds to the flood victims
While people languish in halls and with relatives, bureaucratic bungling sees funds holed up in Treasury coffers
There’ll be no more green in SA’s skies, and I’ve got the blues about it
SA just got a lot less accessible considering collapsed Comair commanded about 40% of domestic air travel
Stunt in the hand: to watch a big leap over writer’s block, say the word
A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world — June 10 2022
Six of the best pictures of the day
When the chips are down, globalisation hits a snag
Nations are ending dependence on global supply networks beyond their control and moving towards trustworthy sources
Chickens fly up the food chain, but for them it’s nothing to crow about
As consumers trade in red meat for white, producers are battling to keep up and their methods are not sustainable
Forget our powerful passport, we’re outta here for golden opportunities
Americans are moving abroad as soaring inflation and societal tensions make alternatives more attractive
‘Deference to the algorithm’: AI still needs babysitting
Police, universities and HR departments put too much faith in systems that make critical errors
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
‘Laughter helps you get past the rough spots’: comic legend Bob Newhart
The 92-year-old comedian explains his longevity and love for his profession
Paula Rego, ground-breaking artist and women’s champion, dies at 87
Thanks to an anti-fascist father who would not allow her to be restricted, she quickly learnt to express her disquiet
Could those cosmic bursts be black holes eating their neighbours?
Astronomers are trying to fathom a ‘cosmic mystery’ originating from a distant dwarf galaxy
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
The United Rugby Championship is a win for everyone
Sam Warburton’s rejection of the URC as a ‘random mix and match of clubs’ is ill-judged and wrong
‘Real anxiety and anguish’: Euro deal pulls Cheetahs out of a dark winter
Coach Van Reenen says after three years of misery, the team has ‘massive motivation’, but won’t neglect Currie Cup
Blast from the past: Chester Williams has a field day against Samoa
Today in SA sports history: June 10
CROSSWORDS
GIVE YOUR BRAIN SOME EXERCISE