Monday, June 27 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
The Zondo report proves the state was a cash cow for thieves
Zuma was not a president, he was a gang leader, who along with his cronies stole tax payer’s money
City of Joburg has taken everything from me, says whistle-blower’s son
City has not complied with R2.4m public protector’s order after dedicated public servant Lorraine Wilkinson’s death
US abortion reversal shows dangers of mixing religion, state and politics
The decision shows the danger of religious fundamentalism and its exercise of control over women is eerily Taliban-like
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SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
People join ANC just to get access to powerful positions: Thabo Mbeki
Shortly after celebrating his 80th birthday, Mbeki expresses concern at lack of renewal in the ANC
Stuttering state-owned bus company collapses workers’ provident fund
North West Star bus service, operating in parts of Gauteng and North West, regularly pays its workers’ wages late
No teachers? Don’t worry, we won’t employ more, even though we have many
As schools cry out for educators, most state-funded graduates remain unemployed
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IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
EDITORIAL | When will the law stop failing GBV victims?
Besides the judiciary, police have an important role to play in protecting victims of gender based violence
When ineptitude rules, gwara-gwara scenario deepens in Mzansi
Don’t blame Covid, fires, floods or fuel price hikes. The government is responsible for the worsening plight of the poor
Reversing Roe - the US should start importing human rights rather than ...
The decision by the US Supreme Court to reverse abortion rights begs a serious question of judicial interpretation
The Zulu royal family has come a long way with the Ankole cattle breed
One of the beasts belonging to Ramaphosa sold for a record price last week, but their elite status goes back centuries
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Fear and loathing as US states wade into the post-Roe cesspit
Some states have been lying in wait with tough penalties for anyone brave enough to provide abortion care
Are all bets off after US abortion ruling?
Opinion signals same-sex marriage, contraception at risk after abortion verdict
Better than nothing: Biden signs gun law that brings in at least some curbs
White House ceremony marks biggest gun-safety step in a decade
Monkeypox outbreak is no cause for panic – yet, says WHO
The World Health Organisation has decided that the recent monkeypox outbreak is not a public health emergency
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Why didn’t BMW bring out an M3 wagon sooner?
The M3 Touring wields an all-wheel drive, turbocharged, six-cylinder engine with a 3.0-litre displacement
Sorry, Elon. Hyundai, Kia steal a yard on Tesla in the EV race
Tesla still sells far more cars, but Hyundai and Kia have made massive strides in a few short months
No Cannes do? Recession fears haunt communications and ad festival
Ad executives return to annual French Riviera party after two-year hiatus amid anxiety over economic outlook
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Ledwaba goes down swinging after losing Safa presidential election
‘I will not rest until Danny Jordaan is out of football,’ promises former vice-president
Well done, Pumas, but does the Currie Cup have a future?
With the big franchises focusing on Europe, perhaps its time for a new, incentivised competition for smaller unions
Blast from the past: Steyn seals Lions victory with last-gasp penalty
Today in SA sports history: June 27