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We need to look beyond the basic facts of carbon monoxide fumes if we want to fix SA society in the long term
Fifteen-year-old says he usually stays away from tavern since too many children go there
But to truly give our kids a sense of purpose, the football association would need parents and teachers to do their part
In eerily similar circumstances to those in the Eastern Cape, 13 children died in a Chatsworth club 20 years ago
Normality has been restored at some power stations, but other strikers vow to only return once deal is signed
Taking a swipe at Pravin Gordhan and the power utility, she says Luthuli House was kept in the dark about stage 6
Two years after first Covid briefing, world-class virologist shares his views on the ups, downs and what’s to come
SA’s first online medical cannabis clinic opens but not everyone is happy with ‘colonisation of the internet’
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Just as some industrious entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to make ends meet, so too should government
It’s a reminder trade unionists don’t care about the unemployed and are paid well to fight for those already with jobs
It has failed spectacularly, with one of many cases in point being that of the public protector
Once that’s done, delve into luxury handbags and try to survive Vladimir Putin
They can eat a third of their body weight in one sitting, but that’s where similarities with SA’s odious gluttons end
Six of the best pictures of the day
Videos showing Congolese men armed with machetes are stoking hatred as tensions mount in the east
Scotland’s leader has announced a new vote for independence despite the obvious obstacles to reaching her goal
The sex trafficker’s lawyers have requested she be sent to the prison that inspired the Netflix series
The Kiwi airline will be introducing lie-flat pods for its long-haul flights
That’s what director Ed Perkins seeks to answer in ‘The Princess’, as he immerses audiences in her story
Germany set to return Ngonnso’ statue, with Nso’ people saying they have suffered many calamities since it was stolen
Baldwin had ‘zero interest in the sanctimonious posts’ in reaction to the conversation on Instagram
The former Springbok flyer says there’s ‘no perfect recipe’ and coaches should be guided by their convictions
Former Proteas’ performance director Paddy Upton believes Faf has the leadership credentials to galvanise SA
Today in SA sports history: June 16
Thursday, June 30 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
It’s time we asked the real, brutal questions about the tavern tragedy
We need to look beyond the basic facts of carbon monoxide fumes if we want to fix SA society in the long term
Tavern tragedy a ‘perfect storm of non-compliance and corruption’
Fifteen-year-old says he usually stays away from tavern since too many children go there
This is where Safa can show our tavern-prowling teens how to have a ball
But to truly give our kids a sense of purpose, the football association would need parents and teachers to do their part
We relived our pain: father of Throb nightclub victim on tavern tragedy
In eerily similar circumstances to those in the Eastern Cape, 13 children died in a Chatsworth club 20 years ago
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Eskom ups wage offer, but will it light up SA?
Normality has been restored at some power stations, but other strikers vow to only return once deal is signed
Mokonyane slams ANC deployees on Eskom, calls for special NEC meeting
Taking a swipe at Pravin Gordhan and the power utility, she says Luthuli House was kept in the dark about stage 6
‘Crude wake-up call’: Covid could be the crisis we let go to waste
Two years after first Covid briefing, world-class virologist shares his views on the ups, downs and what’s to come
Joint venture: health tech portal makes access to cannabis products easier
SA’s first online medical cannabis clinic opens but not everyone is happy with ‘colonisation of the internet’
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IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
Creativity key to coping with high cost of living
Just as some industrious entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to make ends meet, so too should government
Unions champion the poor, right? That’s not what happened at Eskom
It’s a reminder trade unionists don’t care about the unemployed and are paid well to fight for those already with jobs
Cadre deployment destroys democracy. Just look at Mkhwebane
It has failed spectacularly, with one of many cases in point being that of the public protector
Don’t upset the uncles, but please chalk up a read on Eldos
Once that’s done, delve into luxury handbags and try to survive Vladimir Putin
It’s no laughing matter when a hyena sets its sights on you
They can eat a third of their body weight in one sitting, but that’s where similarities with SA’s odious gluttons end
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
Eye on the world — June 30 2022
Six of the best pictures of the day
Rwandans in DRC live in terror as social media posts fuel xenophobia
Videos showing Congolese men armed with machetes are stoking hatred as tensions mount in the east
Sturgeon knows Scots aren’t that keen to exit UK, so what’s in it for her?
Scotland’s leader has announced a new vote for independence despite the obvious obstacles to reaching her goal
Wherever she ends up, orange will be the new black for Ghislaine Maxwell
The sex trafficker’s lawyers have requested she be sent to the prison that inspired the Netflix series
Luxury meets economy class: Air New Zealand floats lie-flat seats
The Kiwi airline will be introducing lie-flat pods for its long-haul flights
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
What does Diana’s story say about all of us?
That’s what director Ed Perkins seeks to answer in ‘The Princess’, as he immerses audiences in her story
It’s taken over a century, but Cameroonian goddess is finally going home
Germany set to return Ngonnso’ statue, with Nso’ people saying they have suffered many calamities since it was stolen
This may be my last film, Woody Allen tells Alec Baldwin in rare interview
Baldwin had ‘zero interest in the sanctimonious posts’ in reaction to the conversation on Instagram
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Boks’ young guns still have a role to play, says Bryan Habana
The former Springbok flyer says there’s ‘no perfect recipe’ and coaches should be guided by their convictions
Could Faf du Plessis be Proteas’ missing link for the T20 World Cup?
Former Proteas’ performance director Paddy Upton believes Faf has the leadership credentials to galvanise SA
Blast from the past: Matfield makes Bok debut as SA thump Italy
Today in SA sports history: June 16
CROSSWORDS
GIVE YOUR BRAIN SOME EXERCISE