EDITOR’S NOTE

OH, WHAT do you do when you’ve missed the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster pub crawl? And the next one is in a year’s time?

We have a consolation for you. Check the story on Page 6 about the Batman and Wonder Woman of Durban North who were part of the action.

Even better, see them in action via our augmented reality technology.

Back to the hard stories, Nabeelah Shaikh spoke to a doctor who has witnessed Human Devastation Syndrome first-hand but still wants to go back to Syria. Another doctor says South Africa can play a progressive role in helping medics save lives in such trouble-torn areas (see Page 11).

How can we understand the intricacies of our oceans if our feet are always on terra firma? Well, there’s one woman doing what she can to solve this problem (Page 13). Congrats to Nikki Chapman. She’s this week’s Game Changer.

Ben Trovato unpacks the latest A-G’S report about the financial mess in our municipalities. He puts the massive R28bn in unscrupulous expenditure in terms pub crawlers will understand better. You can laugh – or cry – with Trovato on Page 14.

If someone asked you why should we celebrate Africa Day when not that many people give a damn about America Day or Europe Day, what would be your response?

The author of Africa Is Open for Business, Victor Kgomoeswana, was initially baffled, but later came up with some interesting answers (Page 16).

There’s more on Africa Day on the opposite page.

Two former employees in the offices of two North West ex-premiers set the record straight about the state of “Supra chaos” in the platinum province.

On Page 19, the focus is on our xenophobia scourge and “political” killings crisis.

How long will this be allowed to continue?