THE THIRD UMPIRE

BOSASA

If any group other than the Gupta-linked companies deserves to go belly up after being denied banking services, it is this Watson family business. The state capture inquiry has shown it to be a tender-buying and bribery operation to enrich shareholders and little more.

NOMVULA MOKONYANE

Credit where it is due: the environmental affairs department says last year was the first since 2012 when no more than 1,000 rhinos were poached, a 25% fall from 2017, due to local arrests and greater international awareness.

THEODORE MCCARRICK

The US cardinal is the highest-ranking Catholic priest to be defrocked for sexual abuse. A Vatican investigation found him guilty of transgressions with both adults and minors, including soliciting sex during confession.