Innholdsfortegnelse for 2021-10-18 i Cape Argus

James Barker Dolly Parton has many LGBTQ+ fans and has long been considered an enduring queer icon. Parton has spoken out on multiple occasions in support of LGBTQI+ rights and has also been vocal in support of marriage equality. She has also called out Christians for judging gay people, saying: “If you’re gay, you’re gay. If you’re straight, you’re straight. And you should be allowed to be how you are and who you are.” Parton’s outspoken support for the LGBTQ+ community can first be seen way back in 1991 on the album Eagle When She Flies, which features the song Family, with its lyrics: “Some are preachers, some are gay, some are addicts, drunks and strays. But not a one is turned away when it’s family.” But it is the…

UCT Online High School is looking to hire more than 300 teachers, mentors, learning coaches and general support staff across the country. The school, which launched in July as a partnership between the University of Cape Town and Cape Town-education technology company Valenture Institute, is due to ope nnext year. All available positions can be accessed via https://www.uct.ac.za/main/explore-uct/strategic-initiatives/uct-online-high-school. l Zodidi Dano…

Mary Anne Isaac maryanne.isaac@inl.co.za AMID all the matric exam prep, don’t forget to feed your body with healthy snacks and wholesome meals. Your brain will thank you. Kershnee Kallee, marketing manager of Jungle South Africa, says that it is important to have healthier options at the heart of your meal choices – even during snack time. Here are some healthy eating habits to adopt during exam season. 1. Eat breakfast Start the day on a good note with a healthy breakfast. You can eat oats for energy or eggs. Oats contain fibre, which helps keep your digestive system regular and aids in blood sugar and blood cholesterol control. Eggs contain a nutrient called choline that improves cognitive performance and memory as you age. 2. Don’t skip lunch For…

Debashine Thangevelo TWINS Darcey and Stacey Silva were so popular on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days that they got their own show. In fact, the second instalment of Darcey and Stacey started airing on TLC. Having enjoyed the drama – and then some – that the clothing designer entrepreneurial sisters from Middletown, Connecticut, bring, I won’t lie, I tuned in regularly to the first season. The glamour-puss sisters are close and do everything together. They live in the same building. Holiday together. Go for the same type of guy: exotic and young. They do their hair the same. Buy matching rides. Well, you get the picture. Two episodes into the new season, I’m not sure I have the willpower to keep watching anymore, though. Honestly, Darcey’s pity…

Mwangi Githahu mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za THE City has defended itself against accusations by developers that 18.1% of its posts in water and sanitation services, along with 12% of posts in its transport division, are currently vacant. In a recent speech to the provincial branch of the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (Imesa), the Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) chairperson Deon van Zyl said the vacancy rates confirmed that the City did not have the capacity and capability to perform its functions or that this was not a current priority for the City’s executive management team. “Municipal engineers make up a crucial sector within government and are critical to the development of infrastructure; yet it appears as if their voice has been silenced and undermined. “The role of the…

Nokuthula Mabuza nokuthula.mabuza@inl.co.za THE KwaZulu-Natal Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community has raised concerns regarding their safety after the rapid growth in the number of murders of LGBT people in the province. This comes after a 23-year-old lesbian Limakatso Puling was shot and killed in Avoca Hills on Tuesday. She will be laid to rest on Saturday in Matatiele. This comes shortly after the death of Sifiso Mxolisi Shange, who was killed in Johannesburg, allegedly for being gay. Shange was apparently shot twice. He was buried on Saturday. KZN LGBT director Hlengiwe Buthelezi said she was shaken by the killings. “I honestly do not know what more could be done. I am numb and speechless. We are attending funerals week after week. I attended Mxolisi Shange’s funeral on Saturday…

Loyiso Sidimba loyiso.sidimba@inl.co.za THE ANC yesterday expressed its confidence that it would win back the City of Tshwane in the November 1 local government elections. Deputy President David Mabuza told ANC supporters in Soshanguve that residents were enthusiastic about the governing party’s campaign.Mabuza claimed the city’s residents assured him the ANC will get Tshwane back. The ANC also took its campaign to Harrismith in the eastern Free State, where President Cyril Ramaphosa promised change. He told residents of Maluti-A-Phofung in the Free State that the ANC would fix the troubled municipality. ”We are here to make a plan on how to fix the problems you are facing,” he said. Ramaphosa said residents were unhappy with corrupt councillors and he was in the area to attend to their complaints. One of…

Kristin Engel kristin.engel@inl.co.za IN SUPPORT of World Food Day over the weekend, FoodForward SA hosted a food packaging event at their depot in Epping Industrial to launch their Household Food Security Programme. This is to further reduce hunger in South Africa by ensuring nutritious food directly reaches the homes of those who need it most. The programme identifies vulnerable households through partnerships with local non-profit organisations whose social workers, nurses, dietitians and other healthcare workers conduct assessments and visits to pick out households where food parcels could be delivered directly. FoodForward SA managing director Andy du Plessis said the Household Food Security Programme would address the huge hunger crisis in the country, with a particular focus on children suffering from malnutrition, pregnant and nursing mothers, orphans and other vulnerable children,…

Brenda Masilela and Shifaan Ryklief Former US president Bill Clinton was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Centre’s intensive care unit for a urinary tract infection that spread to his bloodstream, his doctors told CNN. His spokesperson, Angel Ureña, wrote on social media that Clinton was on the mend. Clinton’s condition and his release from hospital will likely be in the news in the coming days. United Kingdom World leaders are gearing up for the COP26 UN climate change summit which will be held in the Scottish industrial city of Glasgow in the UK. The summit is scheduled to run from October 31 until November 12 and will bring together world leaders, business and civil society and hopes to set out new targets under the three pillars of…

The Washington Post SQUID Game is now so big that even North Korea’s propaganda machine can’t resist weighing in with an opinion on the nine-part show that Netflix just announced has become the most-watched series in its history. While the dystopian series has gripped viewers around the world with its gruesome tale of economic despair and deadly childhood-inspired games, a North Korean state-run website says the production serves to highlight the “beastly” nature of "South Korean capitalist society where mankind is annihilated by extreme competition." In a recent post, the website said Squid Game reflects an “unequal society where the strong exploit the weak”. In the series, hundreds of debt- ridden contestants, including a North Korean defector, enter the games in a bid to win a climbing, billion-dollar cash prize…

MaryAnne Isaac and Zodidi Dano maryanne.isaac@inl.co.za zodidi.dano@inl.co.za Access to good education is vital but is also costly, especially if you wish to specialise in a scarce-skilled sector or profession that is in demand. Here are bursary opportunities for matric pupils who have not yet secured tertiary study funding for 2022. 1. The Loeries Creative Future Scholarship If you can foresee yourself as a creative and you have a knack for communication and brands, why not apply for The Loeries Creative Future Scholarship? The scholarship assists talented learners from disadvantaged backgrounds to study brand communication at a tertiary institution. It covers just about everything a learner requires: fees, study material, a laptop and a travel allowance. It also offers mentorship, an internship and potential employment in the advertising and communications industry.…

GIVEN the growing need to accelerate the shift from cash to digital and card payments, coupled with the phenomenal growth of eCommerce, FNB is expanding its payments ecosystem with two industry leading SME solutions – FNB WebStore, and FNB Android Speedpoint®device. The solutions will offer a simple, easy and cost-effective way for businesses in South Africa to accept payments from customers. FNB chief executive Jacques Celliers says: “Our payments innovations are in tune with the step-change in digital adoption and preference for contactless methods of transacting among customers, while enhancing efficiency and user experience. Gordon Little, the FNB Commercial chief executive, says: “Our solutions cater for the entire business value chain, of which the ability to process convenient, hassle-free and safe payments is a key component. This will help to…

Debashine Thangevelo debashine.thangevelo@inl.co.za AT 29, British actor Freddie Highmore has not only been embraced by Hollywood, but he’s also diversified his portfolio as an actor – by wearing the hats of writer, director and executive producer on the medical drama, The Good Doctor. And he appears to be taking the challenges in his stride. During a recent Zoom interview, he unpacked his growth in front of, and behind the camera, on the show. Highmore plays a character poles apart from the ones he played to date. Cast as Dr Shaun Murphy, an autistic surgical resident, his savant abilities include a near-photographic recollection. His ability to pick up on minute details aids him greatly in proving himself to some superiors, who questioned his appointment at the San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital.…

Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za WHETHER it is because of ethics, the love of animals, because it is fashionable, or for health reasons, veganism has been on the rise in our country in recent years. So we decided to share a guide which explains how to classify and understand the making of vegan wines. With more and more South Africans choosing a vegan diet, they want their wines to all be vegan-friendly, and that means no animal-based products should be used in the production. Although made from grapes, not all of your favourite wines are vegan. Experts reveal this is because some wines are produced using a process called fining. Fining agents made from animal products such as gelatine or egg whites, are used to help remove tiny molecules of proteins, yeast…

Mthuthuzeli Ntseku mthuthuzeli.ntseku@inl.co.za SCORES of community members in Langa braved the rainy weather yesterday morning while walking the streets in a bid to raise awareness of human trafficking. The walk – now in its third year – seeks to encourage involvement from civil society and communities to fight human trafficking and its impact on society. Thunzalite Jacobs said they wanted to empower potential victims of human trafficking and the general public and inspire action to help prevent this heinous crime. “While human trafficking is widespread, we usually do not look at the inner situation in which someone can be abducted within the community and is maybe taken to another zone, disoriented and influenced by drugs, and gets raped for a certain period of time. “Kids and teenagers are taken…

One person killed, 7 hurt in mass shooting Sisonke Mlamla sisonke.mlamla@inl.co.za A mass shooting at a 21st birthday party in Montclair Drive, Mandalay, left one person dead and seven injured. The police say the incident may be gang-related. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said the police had implemented a 72-hour activation plan to bring to book those responsible for the shooting. Traut said the incident resulted in the death of a 24-year-old woman, while seven others were admitted to hospital. He said that at about 8.20pm the occupants of a green Honda Ballade fired randomly at guests attending a birthday party at a residence in Montclair Drive, and then fled. “The eight victims, aged between 5 and 26, were admitted to hospital where the 24-year-old female later succumbed to her…

Shakirah Thebus shakirah.thebus@inl.co.za DA WARD 72 councillor Kevin Southgate wants to continue the work that he has been doing in his ward for the last seven years. He joined the council in January 2015. Ward 72 covers Southfield, Heathfield, Punts Estate, Elfindale, Retreat, Allenby Estate and a portion of Steenberg. From interactions with residents, Southgate said some of the main challenges were the need to increase preventative maintenance to roads, electricity, stormwater drains, sewerage and waterways. “Other issues relate to the maintenance of parks and public open spaces, crime, illegal dumping, traffic calming and congestion,” said Southgate. He said some issues were easier to address than others. “Those that require capital investment have been more challenging because you have to engage with the relevant departments and agitate for budget.…

Kristin Engel kristin.engel@inl.co.za THE Moravian Brass Band Union of SA (BBSA) will be celebrating its 70th anniversary on October 31 with its first online music festival. It will feature 235 musicians performing at seven locations across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng to commemorate 70 years of BBSA heritage in 70 minutes. The voluntary non-profit music organisation forms part of the Moravian Church and incorporates numerous bands across the country, with band members aged from 10 to 80. BBSA president Ernst Esau said the festival would showcase their harmonious brass sound and include well-known items such as Heal the World and The Prayer and a special composition by one of their own band members that conveys the theme of the festival, A Celebration of His Mercy. “Many of our…

THE Alfeco Group School Development Drive donated a computer lab and mural to the Katlehong Engineering School of Specialisation in Manufacturing and Logistics. The lab is fully furnished with internet connectivity. The company aims to actively participate in the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution by prioritising the introduction and education of technology and equipping youth with computer literacy skills, higher cognitive thinking and creativity. | Tamara Mafilika…

Zodidi Dano zodidi.dano@inl.co.za EDUCATION activist Hendrick Makaneta is calling on the government to be proactive and address the tertiary fee shortfalls which land thousands of students in debt. Makaneta, who is also the deputy chairperson of the Foundation for Education and Social Justice Africa, said the government should address the shortcomings in the education sector and align the curriculum with the growing needs of the global economy before it is too late. “A degree costs more every year and it is skyrocketing above the annual inflation rate. Today a single student is expected to pay two accounts, one for historic debt and the other for current debt. A single student can owe close to R200 000, an amount which equals the annual salary of an average professional in South Africa,”…

Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za With inspirational dishes like crispy baked kiesieblaar and wild sage smoked angelfish, chef Kobus van der Merwe is renowned for his culinary skills. Van der Merwe’s has set a new standard with the award-winning restaurant Wolfgat, that he owns. Born in the Kalahari, his story is an inspiring one of someone who fought against all odds to follow his passion of becoming a professional chef and restaurateur. Wolfgat has a string of awards under its belt. Putting Paternoster on the international culinary map, the restaurant has recently been named one of the world’s best by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. This year’s winners were revealed at an awards ceremony in Antwerp in Belgium. The annual event sees the release of the influential World’s 50 Best Restaurants list,…

Mwangi Githahu mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za AS THE battle to convince more people to get vaccinated against Covd-19 rages, legal and health experts have debated how to reassure the public and encourage vaccination in a context where there is widespread mistrust in the government and experts. Their discussion webinar was hosted by public interest law centre Section 27 and among the ideas that were discussed was the controversial topic of mandatory vaccinations. Claude Leon Foundation constitutional governance chairperson Pierre De Vos said: “We need to think about the extent to which rights are limited, and how severe that limitation is. We need to consider the science of vaccines in order to assess the justifiability of limiting rights. “Would a vaccine mandate constitute discrimination that is unfair? How would courts adjudicate on an…

Nomalanga Tshuma nomalanga.tshuma@inl.co.za Lalela Mswane from KwaZulu-Natal was crowned the new Miss South Africa at a glittering ceremony in the GrandWest Arena. The 24-year-old lawyer, model and dancer from KwaSokhulu in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, cried tears of joy when former Miss SA Shudufadzo Musida crowned her Miss SA to a cheering live audience. Speaking on her win, Mswane said she entered Miss South Africa this year in pursuit of a childhood dream, and couldn’t be more proud of having successfully turned her dream into reality. “It still feels so surreal, it’s just so magical to have accomplished this and I’m so excited to represent our beautiful country. I am truly grateful that I will now have this platform to advocate against the abatement of unemployment in our country. “I feel…

Stuart Hess stuart.hess@inl.co.za IF you were to throw a stick of droëwors into the air at the T20 World Cup, it’s likely that it will land on a South African. They’re everywhere. Coaches, players, umpires and physios who can all swap a heita with a lekker. For a country that’s never actually won an ICC event, it is startling that the rest of the world enjoys calling on the expertise of South Africans to work with their cricket teams. The presence of a South African in an England side is nowadays unsurprising. Perhaps the biggest shock with the current England team is that Jason Roy is the only one. And yes there is Dawid Malan, who went to Paarl Boys and played for Boland, but he was born in Roehampton…

Stuart Hess stuart.hess@inl.co.za Tomorrow’s T20 domestic match between South Western Districts and the Northerns Titans will be the first one hosted in South Africa to be open to the public post the Covid-19 pandemic. Given it’s midweek in October at 10am, it’s doubtful that 2 000 people will charge to the Kimberley Oval gates, but it’s an important first step that will hopefully motivate vaccine hesitant South Africans to get a jab (or two). South African cricket follows in the footsteps of local football which welcomed fans back to FNB Stadium in Joburg last week for the national men’s team’s World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia. As was the case at Nasrec, there’ll be strict protocols in place for those wanting to attend the play-offs of the CSA T20 Provincial Knock…

Zaahier Adams zaahier.adams@inl.co.za Swallows FC (1) 1 Gamildien 43 Stellenbosch FC (1) 1 Van Rooyen 45 A goal blitz shortly before half-time set up yesterday’s intriguing Premiership encounter at Dobsonville Stadium, but ultimately Swallows and Stellenbosch had to settle for a share of the points. An elementary error by the Stellies defence saw the ball bobble towards Tebogo Langerman on the Swallows left flank. The former Mamelodi Sundowns veteran picked up the loose ball and made his way down the byline before playing it across the face of the Stellenbosch goal to find an unmarked Ruzaigh Gamildien. The Swallows marksman needed no second invitation and coolly slotted the ball past Sage Stephens, who was in goal due to Stellenbosch captain and regular goalkeeper Lee Langeveldt being ruled out with…