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When six-time Grammy Award-winning artist Kacey Musgraves released her fourth studio album, Star Crossed, last week, it was met with much fanfare. But one song – Breadwinner – especially resonated with a specific audience. The song describes a partner’s initial acceptance of Musgraves’s success, and then the downfall and pain that occurs when he doesn’t realise what a relationship with a “breadwinning” woman entails. “He wants a breadwinner / He wants your dinner / Until he ain’t hungry anymore,” she sings. “He wants your shimmer / To make him feel bigger / Until he starts feeling insecure.” For Musgraves fans, the lyrics in Breadwinner were relatable. When Trista Spurgeon, 55, heard the song, she was transported back to when she first heard the term, she said: “I lived in a…

THE 2021 National Senior Certificate exams, which were initially set to start on November 1, will instead start on October 27 and end on December 7. This is due to municipal elections scheduled for November 1. The Department of Basic Education said there were 207 exam question papers to be written over 25 days, five weeks, and there were no vacant sessions in the 25 day time table which was also why the exams were moved up. | Zodidi Dano…

MaryAnne Isaac maryanne.isaac@inl.co.za SOUTH African graduates who may be employed, lack basic and critical skills to sustain business requirements in the workplace. This is according to several studies that also reveal that higher education is no longer a guarantor of a job. The country is experiencing a shortage of skills in the engineering, ICT and artisan fields. In 2019, it was reported that South Africa had a skills mismatch of more than 50% and the lowest productivity in the labour workforce, compared to 30 other countries. Various studies have also revealed an educational mismatch to be similarly high in South Africa, with a quarter of the respondents being over-educated and 27% under-educated for their jobs. The mismatches of educational qualifications and job-related requirements lead to under-employment, where a graduate is…

LEGACY S2 M-NET, DSTV CHANNEL 101, 7PM The riveting South African telenovela follows the super-wealthy Price household, a family at war with itself. With patriarch Sebastian Price about to retire, who will take over the reins? And, at what cost? THE DUKES, DUCHESSES AND THE PRESS M-NET, DSTV CHANNEL 101, 8.30PM A engrossing two-part documentary that looks at the royals and their relationships with the media. THE RIVER RUN NETFLIX The story of Scott Lindgren’s 20-year quest to be the first person to paddle the four great rivers that originate from Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash is more than a gripping whitewater flick. It is also an intimate chronicle of an emotionally stunted athlete who’s having a breakthrough after a crisis.…

Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za Sometimes many of us enjoy food that would not be typically served in our households. For instance, you may desire Italian takeaway during the weekends or may visit your local restaurant for a buffet during the week. What most of us do not realise is that the food we eat has a lot to say about their cultures. The connection between food and culture is a lot stronger than most of us think. We eat many types of food, not thinking much of it. But when we do, we usually have warm, fond memories of, perhaps, our grandparents or parents cooking our favourite dish after we had a bad day at school. Whenever I devour umngqusho (samp and beans) or umvubo (dry pap mixed with maas), I…

Mwangi Githahu mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za A WESTERN Cape High Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a convict who claimed a magistrate had erred in giving him a cumulative 27-year sentence as opposed to life imprisonment with possible release on parole after only 25 years. Monwabisi Zinjanje was one of three people sentenced by the Regional Court in Wynberg on charges of rape, for which he received a 15-year prison sentence as well as 12 years for housebreaking with intent to rob and robbery with aggravating circumstances. In his appeal against the sentences for the crimes, which took place on July 23, 2010 and to which he pleaded not guilty in May 2011, Zinjanje argued that the magistrate did not apply section 280 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Act, and had…

Nomalanga Tshuma nomalanga.tshuma@inl.co.za GIFT of the Givers has responded to the call for help in Overcome Heights, Seawinds after a fire destroyed about 100 shacks. Hundreds of residents were left destitute fafter the incident which occurred late on Saturday night. The City’s Fire and Rescue Services which responded to the call shortly after 9.40pm, said that on arrival several shacks had already been burning and additional help had been requested to fight the blaze. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse said: “Firefighters from Lakeside fire station responded to an emergency call for assistance in St Patrick’s Avenue in Seawinds, where several homes were reported to be on fire. “Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found several informal homes on fire and immediately requested additional resources. A total of…

Shakirah Thebus shakirah.thebus@inl.co.za A RECENT hijacking with a toddler still seated in the car has heightened the determination of Observatory residents to combat crime in their suburb. The Observatory Civic Association (OCA) with Observatory Improvement District (Obsid) and concerned parties held a town hall meeting on Saturday. OCA’s Kimon Bisogno responsible for Social Issues said the meeting was a direct response to the incident which took place last Monday on Bishop Street with the 7-month-old toddler still in the car. “The car and child were found but it left me, a new mom, and all the moms in our community in shock. We had to respond. A caring community is a community that responds. I created this town hall meeting so the community could talk and hear from the key…

| African News Agency (ANA) WHILE Egyptian Mohamed Salah continues to bang in the goals for English Premier League side Liverpool, it’s interesting to note that he is not among the top-five highest African goal-scorers on the international stage. The 29-year-old Salah comes in at seventh on the list of most goals scored on the international stage by an African player. Salah has scored 45 goals in 71 matches for Egypt. The late Godfrey Chitalu of Zambia holds the record of most international goals by an African player with his 79 strikes. Chitalu was a prolific striker, beginning his senior career in 1964 at the age of 17 and hanging up his boots in 1982. In total, he won 111 caps for Zambia between 1968 and 1980. His…

Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi viwe.ndongeni@inl.co.za The IUD is a popular choice of contraception for many women around the world, but many are opting to remove it without medical advice or medical assistance. Doctors have slammed this new “hack” popular on TikTok which sees women posting their ‘IUD removal’ – with some boasting it took them ‘just two minutes’. The trend may have been popularised by a TIkTok creator, Mikkiegallagher, who is from the US but now lives in Ireland, who showed a close-up of her face while pulling the device out, warning her viewers that she wasn’t giving medical advice on her video. Others followed with similar videos. A New York-based gynaecologist Dr Anar Yukhayev told NBC that it is better to get a medic to perform the procedure as they have the…

THE Inter-Reddford team, a group of Grade 7 Reddford House learners, made it to the top five in the Global Inspired Builds Robotics 2021. The Inter-Reddford team’s Covid K9 robot tests people’s temperatures and responds with a bark of approval if temperatures are normal and with a growl if too high ..Ewan Curry, Bonolo Thaneng Masotsha Mathivha ; Makaziwe Ntsele, Philile Mkhatshwa and Kgatlhiso Moreosele made up the team. | Zodidi Dano…

LUCKILY, there are plenty of ways to ensure prospective students and parents are prepared for this coming-of-age journey, including university open days. They provide an opportunity to get a feel for an institution, lectures and student support services. Especially with the rise of tuition fees and the uncertainties caused by the global pandemic, it helps parents and their children feel secure about the choice they are making. If you’re wondering where to start or what you need to know, here are a few tips to help you: Ensure you explore the career paths you feel drawn to. This will provide a base to prioritise which faculties and qualifications to explore first. Take advantage of career counselling services the institution provides, so that you get a professional take on…

Debashine Thangevelo debashine.thangevelo@inl.co.za CAPE Town’s Cameron Lombard has been signed up for season 19 of BBC Brit’s hit reality dance series, Strictly Come Dancing UK. With dancers Johannes Radebe and Oti Mabuse, as well as judge Motsi Mabuse, leaving an indelible mark on the popular series, the arrival of the 20-year-old reigning South African Latin Champion amplifies the South African presence. In a recent Zoom chat with Lombard, who is settled in the UK and busy with rehearsals, he said he was over the moon to have bagged his life-changing opportunity. While his celebrity dance partner was yet to be revealed at the time, he was happy to shed light on the recent turn of events. Lombard’s name was forwarded to the Strictly Come Dancing UK producers by his…

Sisonke Mlamla sisonke.mlamla@inl.co.za WHILE Police Minister Bheki Cele was addressing Nyanga residents at the weekend, three men were shot and killed and two were wounded in a shooting incident about 2km away. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa said the police had been investigating murder and attempted murder cases since the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Crossroads. She said it was alleged that suspects in a minibus taxi fired several shots at four men standing on the corner of Situlo Street. Potelwa said three people died on the scene while a fourth was seriously injured. The ages of the victims were estimated to be between 25 and 33. “A woman in her thirties who was standing outside her home was hit by a stray bullet during the shooting,” Potelwa said.…

But criminality has cost it R131m in 20 months Sisonke Mlamla sisonke.mlamla@inl.co.za THE City has been slammed for shifting the blame for its housing crisis to criminal disruptions after it said its housing projects had been severely impacted by a surge in gang violence, extortion rackets, sabotage and theft. Human settlements Mayco member Malusi Booi said in fewer than two years, since February last year, those instances of criminality had cost the City more than R131 million. Booi said that since 2017 the City had spent more than R143m and there had been a marked increase in incidents. That was more than double the amount spent in the two previous years. The City’s Beacon Valley housing project was delayed for more than 12 months, impacting 1 800 housing beneficiaries, while…

Kristin Engel kristin.engel@inl.co.za GOOD Party Leader Patricia de Lille continued her voter registration campaign yesterday with visits across the Cape Metro in an effort to encourage people to register to vote in the upcoming local government elections. During its visit to the voter registration station at Zeekoevlei High School in Lotus River, the Good Party was joined by the Africa Restoration Alliance (ARA), Democratic Alliance (DA) and Cape Coloured Congress (CCC) to encourage the Lotus River community to vote on November 1. De Lille said her party aimed to achieve between 25 and 30% of votes in Cape Town as its initial target while advocating for social justice, economic justice, spatial justice and environmental justice. She said a key campaign element was to reduce the tariffs for water and electricity…

Mwangi Githahu mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za A COMPETITION in which participants were encouraged to click on links and provide personal details in order to win up to R4 000 as a prize in celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of Food Lover’s Market has been exposed as a phishing scam. The scam was widely forwarded via the WhatsApp platform as a link. Once clicked, it invited the reader to complete a questionnaire to stand a chance of winning R4 000. After being alerted to the scam, Food Lover’s Market posted a notice on all its social media pages warning customers about it. Food Lover’s Market spokesperson Mirella Gastaldi said that as the platform used was WhatsApp, it was difficult to trace the origins of the scam in order to block it.…

Mthuthuzeli Ntseku mthuthuzeli.ntseku@inl.co.za WHAT started as an after-school programme in Gugulethu has morphed into a fully fledged youth hub that is home to one of the country’s developing and internationally recognised dance groups. Inspired by her passion for arts and craft, Judy Mkoko established the United We Stand Community Building Project in 2010 with the aim of addressing social ills while teaching life skills. The organisation, which was started with just a handful of youngsters seeking extra school lessons, now has more than 40 members aged between 7 and 18.. The organisation gave rise to Gugulethu United Stand Dance, a youth project that focuses on teaching traditional dance, pantsula, contemporary dance and drama through using arts and crafts as…

ARSENAL legend Ian Wright has revealed his support of South African footballing giants Orlando Pirates. Wright tweeted alongside a picture of himself in a new Orlando Pirates tracksuit top: “Once always a Pirate @orlandopirates”. Wright, 57, is a former Arsenal, Crystal Palace and England striker. His most successful period came at The Gunners as he made 221 appearances and scored 128 goals for the club between 1991 and 1998. He remains Arsenal’s second highest scorer of all time. Wright joined Crystal Palace in 1985 at the age of 21. He would remain at Crystal Palace until the age of 27, before joining Arsenal. At Palace, he made 225 appearances and scored 90 goals. He also played for England from 1991 to 1998, scoring nine goals in 33 matches. Since his…

THE Western Cape was the top high school maths team at the South African Mathematics Foundation and Actuarial Society of South Africa maths competition on Saturday. TSixty-seven senior teams took part, of which the Western Province’s A-team took the lead. Gauteng North cam second. The Wim Els Memorial Prize was awarded to the Junior B-team from the Wits Siyanqoba region and Gauteng North’s Senior D-team, for exceptional teamwork. . |…

IF the past year has taught investors anything, it is the cost of ignoring risk assets when market circumstances change dramatically. With a period of rapid global economic growth expected this year, risk assets such as equities remain set to benefit. But inflation-plus returns do not come through in a straight line. As such, investors in or near retirement, specifically those who have de-risked their portfolios in recent years, need to ensure that their retirement savings are positioned to capture the returns on offer. Here’s what you need to know. The stage has been set for a rapid global economic growth The IMF expects global growth of 6% this year (up from the previous forecast of 5.2%), with growth in the US leading the way. Albeit off a low base,…

Zodidi Dano zodidi.dano@africannewsagency.com Being in matric means a lot of pressure and responsibility. The burden is increased when adding tertiary applications to the list of things to do. Much like school applications, tertiary institutions applications require a lot of paperwork, and there is no guarantee that you will be accepted at the university of your choice. Hence, you need to make multiple applications for at least two courses at several universities. Added to all that is finding ways to fund your tuition. This 10 step guide, first published on Funda Connect, can help you prepare your application. Closing dates: Make sure you are aware of the application opening and deadline dates for the institution you are planning to apply to. Online application versus courier: Due to the pandemic, most universities…

Debashine Thangevelo After raising the bar in season one, expectations were predictably high for the second season of Netflix’s youth drama series, Blood & Water. Gambit Films, who have proven their Midas touch with Indemnity, Nommer 37, Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story, Suidooster, Noem My Skollie and Walk a Mile in My Shoes, don’t disappoint once again. I got a sneak peek at five of the seven episodes ahead of its release on Heritage Day and I was truly blown away. Of course, the suspense is killing me as I wait for a few more days to catch the final two episodes, which is a testament to the skilful storytelling of the creatives. They leave you addicted and on tenterhooks. The second season picks up several weeks from where the…

Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za Vegan diets are rising, and more consumers are becoming aware of the health benefits of not eating animal products, as well as the ethical and environmental impact of animal agriculture. More consumers are cutting out preservatives and animal products as a healthier option for their families. As the buzz about plant-based meat continues to grow, you may have found yourself wondering whether you should try out a plant-based diet. Vegetarianism and veganism have been practised for thousands of years for a variety of reasons, and in recent years it has become easier to give up meat and animal products, thanks to the excess of plant-based alternatives that are so close to the real thing. With Heritage Day upon us, this can be a stressful time for people…

Nomalanga Tshuma nomalanga.tshuma@inl.co.za THE discovery of 65 dead African penguins, believed to have been attacked by a swarm of Cape honey bees in the Boulders African penguin colony in Simon’s Town, has come as a blow to conservationists. Despite a preliminary investigation into the incident, which showed that the penguins died after being stung by the bees, a team of specialist veterinarians and advisers from the South African National Parks (SANParks), the City and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) will continue to probe the deaths to rule out other causes. SANParks spokesperson Lauren Clayton said: “On Friday morning, September 17, 63 African penguins were found dead inside the Boulders African penguin colony in Simon’s Town. Another dead penguin was also found on Fish Hoek…

Sihle Mavuso sihle.mavuso@inl.co.za EFF leader Julius Malema says he will report the ANC to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for breaching the electoral rules. Malema said the upcoming local government elections on November 1 could not be certified free and fair if registered political parties were denied the right to visit stations to monitor the crucial democratic process of voter registration. He made this undertaking while waiting outside Thandokuhle voting station at Willowfontein in Pietermaritzburg after unruly ANC members prevented him and his entourage from accessing the venue by locking it and violently blocking anyone from entering. Prior to that, Malema had a tough time accessing other venues in the nearby township of Dambuza where ANC members also blocked him, but he was eventually able to push his…

Shakirah Thebus shakirah.thebus@inl.co.za A LOCAL NPO hopes to raise the alarm on the high levels of poverty in Tulbagh and other rural districts outside Cape Town following a recent food distribution drive. Women of Hope Trust (WOHT) fed around 300 people on Saturday, with food donated by Food Inn Cape Town. A food distribution drive takes place every month or bimonthly across the City, however, the organisation hopes to focus on food relief efforts on the outskirts of Cape Town, where it is gravely needed. WOHT member Estelle Woodman said there was a great need for food relief in areas such as Tulbagh. “It saddens my heart to see how many hungry children there are. When we drove from one location to the other, the children were running behind the…

Thobeka Ngema thobeka.ngema@inl.co.za THE drug trade in Durban has been dealt a blow after police seized heroin powder worth a combined, estimated value of R4.1 million in two separate incidents just four days apart. A 47-year-old man is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today after he was arrested and charged with drug dealing in Glenwood on Saturday. Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo, spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, said the drugs were packaged similarly, in clear plastic bags, and concealed in a white bag with a circular blue stamp. “PThe man was allegedly caught red-handed with packs of pure heroin powder with a street value of approximately R2 340 000,” Mhlongo said. Last week on Tuesday, police arrested Nadaragen Chetty, 58, at the…

Brenda Masilela and Shifaan Ryklief Legislative elections were held in Russia at the weekend. The last elections were held in 2016 and resulted in United Russia, the ruling party, winning the elections with 54.2% securing 334 seats out of 450 in the State Duma, the elected lower house of parliament. CNN reported that United Russia’s popularity declined in the past years as its image has been marred by un- popular reforms and corruption scandals However, there’s no expectation that United Russia, the party devoted to President Vladimir Putin, will lose its dominance, Al Jazeera said in its report. It’s still unclear when results will be released, but because the win has already been predicted, the news focus will be on whether the ruling party’s number of seats has increased or…

MATSHELANE MAMABOLO THE general reaction of outrage to Benni McCarthy’s touchline verbal jostle with Kaitano Tembo last week was typically South African, wasn’t it? Getting our knickers in a twist over what is nothing more than an overflow of emotions in a highly competitive sport renowned for not being too kind on coaches, has become some form of pastime for us local football fans. It is as if we ourselves don’t ever throw expletives towards the opposition team, the officials and even our own clubs when things go pear-shaped during a match. Damn, I can bet you that many of those who called McCarthy out have had to be restrained from totally losing it when watching a football match! Such is the nature of this beautiful game that we love…

Chelsea extended their flying start to the season with a 3-0 win at London rivals Tottenham as both clubs paid an emotional tribute to their former striker Jimmy Greaves yesterday. Thiago Silva put Chelsea ahead early in the second half before N'Golo Kante bagged his first club goal since December 2019. Antonio Rudiger rounded off Chelsea's dominant display with a stoppage-time strike as Thomas Tuchel's latest tactical masterclass paid rich dividends. Tuchel's unbeaten side sit top of the Premier League after winning four of their first five games. Chelsea have only conceded one league goal so far this season despite a tricky fixture list that featured trips to Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal. They face another test of their title credentials next weekend when champions Manchester City visit Stamford Bridge. It…