Whatever one thinks of aspects of the Oppenheimer family’s Brenthurst initiative, it stimulated debate on the most important issue facing South Africa. Transformation and growth are undoubtedly linked, but growth is the horse that pulls the cart of transformation. We must take care not to put the cart before the proverbial horse.

Helicopters swooped over Sydney’s harbour on Sunday and dropped army commandos atop a building in counter-terror exercises ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

After his 70th career victory in the United States Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher is a single point from a sixth formula one world crown, which would guarantee him his place as the most successful driver in motor-racing history. The US race also saw the end of Juan Pablo Montoya’s title assault.

This weekend, Ruud van Nistelrooy netted a hat trick as Manchester United and Chelsea kept pace with Arsenal in the English Premier League, while AC Milan and AS Roma won on Sunday to join Juventus at the top of the Serie A standings. Valencia beat Real Madrid 2-0 to overtake the defending champions in Spain.

Sundowns have registered their first league victory of the season after six starts by narrowly beating Manning Rangers 1-0 at Odi Stadium in Mabopane. Sundowns, who looked more purposeful, unlike in their previous games, ensured the vital three points through a well-taken goal by Zambian striker Rotson Kilembe.

Pakistan coach Javed Miandad plans to exploit South African weaknesses following Australian Test captain Steve Waugh’s assertions that the Proteas are ”chokers”. ”We have seen their videos and have discussed their weak areas,” said Pakistan coach Javed Miandad.

”The challenge we are still facing is that we still have elements within our communities who are protecting criminals,” said Soweto CPF Area Board spokesperson Sechaba Khumalo. ”Some parents are not playing their part and glorify crime by saying that their children baya phanda [they are eking a living].