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Monday, June 13 2022

THE BIG ISSUES

LEADING THE AGENDA

Power politics is ruining SA. We need a dramatic shift in focus

With 45% of the population unemployed, we can’t afford to allow greed and power to distract us from our priorities

4 min read

If farmgate proves anything, it’s that the entire ANC is unfit to govern SA

Arthur Fraser’s poor track record and motives are no reason for Cyril Ramaphosa to avoid public accounting

By Songezo Zibi
6 min read

Give credit where credit is due: don’t despair, chargeback works

Despite teething problems, many of those with air tickets from bankrupt Comair can get their money back

Wendy Knowler
Consumer journalist
4 min read

SMART NEWS

IN ONE TAKE

Fed-up women take fight against cable theft to suspects’ doorsteps

The community has been under siege as blackouts leave clinics and schools unable to deliver basic services

4 min read
News FREE

‘Work from home is the best thing that ever happened to us’

South Africans weigh in on why working from home is the best amid calls for workers to return to the office

5 min read

Keep company and your wits about you: isolation’s dementia risk

The findings flag the importance of strengthening social networks on the way to retirement

Claire Keeton
Senior features writer
4 min read

IDEAS

FEEDING YOUR MIND

Not good enough, Zondo. Tell SA about graft claims in your office

The office of the chief justice cannot allow itself to be manipulated or corrupted  for personal gain

2 min read

Let’s curse darkness to remodel freedom in our lifetime

The recently launched EMA aims to bring SA people together to address problems of common interest

By Pali Lehohla
5 min read
Ideas FREE

The pitfalls of humility: the virtue can get too big for the modest

For high achievers who had to start from the bottom, when does being down to earth become a trap?

By Unathi Mphendu
3 min read

WORLD

THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR

Eye on the world — June 13 2022

Six of the best pictures of the day

By Reuters
0 min read

Palestinians, a firing zone is more important than your lives

Supreme court ruling could see Israel displace one of the largest groups of Palestinians since the 1967 war

By Henriette Chacar
4 min read

Boris lives to fight another day but his popularity is at an all-time low

Johnson’s tenure as UK prime minister has been one of constant survival mode, as his opponents circle once again

By Emily Ashton
5 min read

With the chips down for Ronald, Moscow hopes fans will be lovin’ Tasty

Opening of 15 rebranded McDonald’s in Russia could test its economic success in becoming more self-sufficient

By Reuters
1 min read

Coldplay turns heat up on climate change with emissions app

For its world tour, the band is encouraging fans to use low-output transport to get to its concerts

By Todd Woody
4 min read

LIFE

EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS

Hear this, VW: we love the mutant, now how about an all-electric T1?

Volkswagen’s Half-track Fox, which was engineered for Alpine terrain, has been restored to its former glory

Brenwin Naidu
Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
2 min read

News Justin ... Bieber looks set to recover from facial paralysis

Canadian star is showing early signs of recovery, says UK surgeon

By Natasa Bansagi
1 min read

‘Don’t plook ganja then sit smiling at home and not get any work done’

Thailand has started a million-plant cannabis giveaway, but is discouraging citizens from getting high

By Chayut Setboonsarng
1 min read

SPORT

FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS

Springbok squad for international season raises a few eyebrows

Jacques Nienaber includes eight uncapped players, with Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn notable exceptions

Mahlatse Mphahlele
Sports reporter
4 min read

Central to the cause: Stormers’ midfielder ‘bleeds blue and white’

Stormers coach Dobson lauds prized Springbok Damian Willemse after dramatic semifinal win

Liam Del Carme
Sports reporter
3 min read

CROSSWORDS

GIVE YOUR BRAIN SOME EXERCISE