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Editorials
24.2.2021 08:02 am
2021 matric pupils will need lots of help
Some schools realised last year that not sitting exams would negatively affect Grade 11s going into 2021 and they held exams – but the vast majority did not.
As the country celebrates the success of government and independent schools matric pupils of 2020, there is a cloud hanging over the class which will sit the exams at the end of this year.
Editorials
Matrics, teachers did SA proud despite pass rate decline
The result also shows that our education system is resilient – it did not collapse under the strain of Covid-19.
Columns
The ANC is killing itself to protect its corrupt leaders
The loyalty of those who continue to protect corrupt leaders may come at a price higher than they are willing to pay, of they truly love the ANC as much as they claim to.
Opinion Taxpayers exposed to Eskom’s nuclear waste disposal, decommissioning liabilities
Future decommissioning, waste storage and disposal will be ultimately recovered from customers via Eskom’s Nersa-approved electricity tariffs.
Columns
Everyone should have the right to die on their own terms
In a democratic society such as ours, it should not be up to bureaucrats and politicians to decide whether assisted dying is wrong or right, says Bernadette Wicks.
Columns
There is murder everywhere, and our farmers are vulnerable
Now I object to murder being turned into a political or a race issue. I’m infuriated when one killing is deemed more terrible than another, one victim more pitiable.
Editorials
Pangolin support deserves applause
Experts cannot pinpoint exactly how many pangolins are left in the wild, as they can’t be counted from the air, but we do know they are under severe threat.
Editorials
Matrics of 2020 should be proud
The amazing attitude from pupils and exceptional commitment from especially the teachers, school administrators and parents ensured the class of 2020 would make it.
Columns
Daily Maverick biggest culprit
Having known Jacques Pauw for 30 years, my initial reaction to his story was to laugh and wonder if “strong drink had been taken”.
Columns Hitchens’s razor and the case of Malema and Zuma’s phantom claims
It can’t be coincidental that Malema, Zuma and his daughter – who shared a cup of tea two weeks ago – have come out in the same week to speak uniformly about SA’s judges.
Columns
Nothing like the love of a mother
Never said much, just adored me with her eyes.
Editorials
Morris can change SA’s fortune, too
He is a powerful-hitting batsman and more than handy fast bowler, who can swing the ball at pace.
Columns
ANC’s quest hasn’t changed and it won’t anytime soon
The ANC has, for almost three decades, placed party interests above national interests, skirting the law to protect the thieves and thugs in the tripartite alliance.
Editorials
Government got beach ban wrong
Now it seems the chance of beach gatherings becoming super-spreader events was minimal.
Columns
Ace supporters: Simply hoping for a future spot at the trough?
Could those calling for the justice system to keep its hands off the ANC secretary-general simply be hoping for a chance at some future opportunity to join in on the looting of state resources?
EDITOR'S CHOICE
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Government
Ramaphosa’s plan to professionalise public service will be met with resistance
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