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Sir Lewis Hamilton’s victory at the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday made him the first driver in the sport to chalk up 100 Formula One wins. He is also back on top of the championship standings, inching closer to an eighth world title, which would give him sole custody of the record that he currently shares of seven titles with Michael Schumacher. The Briton, 36, has made a habit of breaking records. Here are some of them – and some within his grasp. Most wins: Hamilton has won a record 100 GPs out of 282 races since his debut in 2007, with at least one success each year. Schumacher, second in this list, has 91 wins in 307 starts, the last of those coming in his 247th GP. Season…

Sisonke Mlamla sisonke.mlamla@inl.co.za THE Legal Practice Council (LPC) said it was investigating the case against Lennox Pupa, an on-duty lawyer who was arrested after he was allegedly found to be in possession of drugs at the Bellville Regional Court. Pupa, 39, of Pupa Attorneys in Litha Park, Khayelitsha, appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court yesterday. He was caught last Wednesday in possession of drugs ostensibly meant for an accused he was representing. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said Pupa, a father of two, was granted bail of R3 000 on condition he signs in at the Lingelethu West police station on Fridays between 8am and 8pm. Ntabazalila said the case was postponed to December 2. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said the vigilance of a Bellville court orderly led to…

Shakirah Thebus shakirah.thebus@inl.co.za THE TIME between first and second Pfizer doses and the wait for immunity against Covid-19 has the provincial health department cautioning that October is a crucial period for Covid-19 vaccinations, ahead of Christmas and December festivities. This comes as the department noted a reduction in the number of people presenting themselves for vaccinations. The province reported 7 810 active infections, 518 216 confirmed cases and 490 718 recoveries as at 1pm yesterday. To date, 19 688 people have succumbed to the virus, with 35 daily deaths according. Currently, 1 957 people are hospitalised with Covid-19, of which 418 are in high care or ICU. As at 5pm on Sunday, the province administered 2 769 006 Covid-19 vaccines. The South African Modelling Consortium predicted a 100% probability of…

Mthuthuzeli Ntseku mthuthuzeli.ntseku@inl.co.za THE baboons roaming the mountains above the holiday town of Betty’s Bay are dividing this normally tranquil seaside spot in the Overstrand municipality with accusations and counter- accusations on how to manage these scavengers. Such is the anger that some residents and conservation groups have called for the contract of Human Wildlife Solutions (HWS), a service provider managing baboons in the area, to be terminated. They also have renewed their calls for a workshop to resolve the ongoing issues regarding management of baboons. This after the killing of a male baboon called “Scarface” last week, despite being given a reprieve from culling. The residents allege that since the appointment of HWS, “with its cruel and extreme methods”, the deterioration in the condition of the troop was evident,…

Loyiso Sidimba loyiso.sidimba@inl.co.za THE ANC has promised to deploy honest and competent candidates in the upcoming local government elections. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the ANC’s manifesto for the November 1 municipal polls at Church Square in Tshwane last night, where he also revealed the party’s pledge. The party has pledged to deploy action-oriented and honourable men and women who are committed to service delivery. Ramaphosa promised the ANC would be better, deploy honourable and competent local leaders, and deliver services promptly and consistently. “Many municipalities are confronted by corruption and mismanagement, which divert crucial resources needed to meet the needs of the people. Over the last two years, we have made important progress in ending state capture and fighting corruption. We have done this both within government and within the…

TAPIWA MUSKWE I London THERE is no peace in Zimbabwe and an estimated 6 million citizens have escaped to South Africa. We have just celebrated the International Day of Peace on September 21. It is worth remembering that in Zimbabwe there is no peace as citizens have been ravaged by appalling economic conditions. Activists, critics of the government, civic society members and trade unionists continue to be persecuted by state agents in Zimbabwe which shows that peace is remote. MP Joana Mamombe and activists Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova have been persecuted in Zimbabwe for almost three years now. In a bizarre development, incarcerated MDC Alliance youth leader and pro-democracy activist Makomborero Haruzivishe was strangled in his sleep by fellow inmates at Harare Central Prison. Tinashe Choto was…

Colin Bosman | Newlands WITH the local municipal elections around the corner and the various parties punting for votes by promising to fix potholes, and supply toilets, housing, job opportunities, water and so on, one is reminded of a National Party politician, Piet Koornhof. He attracted the nickname “Piet Langneus“ (Piet Lies) for the many broken promises that were made by him during his term. History repeats itself today with the nonsensical promises being spouted by politicians. First prize goes to the ANC which promises to improve the police service by increasing police visibility in order to keep the public safe. Really? Why now on the eve of the elections? Hundreds of ANC-run municipalities in rural areas are either bankrupt or crippled beyond repair yet promises are being…

Shakirah Thebus shakirah.thebus@inl.co.za A HEALTH-CARE campaign hopes to better enable the accessibility of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and access to health-care services for young people with disabilities. These services were heavily disrupted amid the Covid-19 pandemic, and poorly accessible for disabled youngsters before it. The “Leaving No One Behind” campaign by Partners in Sexual Health (PSH) highlights the barriers in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) that prevent inclusivity in health, education and judicial services related to young people with disabilities. In collaboration with the SA Medical Research Council and UN Population Fund, with support from the Department of Basic Education, the project addresses the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people with disabilities by providing CSE; and increasing access to SRHR-related information, support and services in…

Egyptian authorities are holding the founder of the country’s largest dairy products and juices producer and his son in conditions that amount to torture because of their refusal to cede their assets, Amnesty International said yesterday. The authorities accuse Safwan Thabet, founder and former CEO of Juhayna, and of his son Seifeldin of financing a terrorist group the Muslim Brotherhood. The family have denied this. Such charges have been used to target business people, Amnesty said. | Reuters…

Up to 90% of British petrol stations ran dry across major English cities yesterday after panic buying deepened a supply chain crisis triggered by a shortage of truckers that retailers are warning could batter the world’s fifth-largest economy. A dire post-Brexit shortage of truck drivers in Britain has sown chaos through supply chains in everything from food to fuel, raising the spectre of disruptions and price rises in the run-up to Christmas. Just days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government spent millions of pounds to avert a food shortage due to a spike in prices for natural gas and its byproduct, carbon dioxide, ministers repeatedly asked people to refrain from panic buying. But queues of dozens of cars snaked back from petrol stations a cross the land on Sunday, swallowing…

Jurgen Klopp played down fears over Liverpool’s defensive frailties after their 3-3 draw with Brentford as he prepared his team to face Porto in the Champions League tonight. The six-time European champions started their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 home win against AC Milan in Group B. Liverpool were uncharacteristically sloppy against Brentford at the weekend, twice throwing away the lead. They had conceded just a single league goal in their first five games. But Klopp said he had spoken about the issues with his players and was confident they could put things right. “It’s not that much of a concern,” he said at his pre-match press conference yesterday. “I don’t think you should make these things bigger than they are but we have to show a reaction, that’s…

Mthuthuzeli Ntseku mthuthuzeli.ntseku@inl.co.za FOLLOWING his discharge from hospital, chainsaw attack victim Andy Makoma has for the first time recounted the events that led to the incident, while his wife expressed disappointment at how police handled the case. On that day, Makoma said, he drove to Paarl to have lunch with his family and later went to work to feed his dog. At the gate of his house, Makoma said, women with children obstructed his way and started shouting and swearing at him. “I shouted back and they went to tell their boyfriend. He came and shouted at me. My wife came out and stood between us but he pushed her and she fell. Then the fight started without any weapon but he left our yard,” said Makoma. Andy’s brother Wayuru…

Tarryn-Leigh Solomons tarryn-leigh.solomons@iinl.co.za A specialist from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has revealed 14 consultants with fraudulent certification were involved in the security upgrades at former president Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead. The witness, who could not be named as the matter was being held in camera at the Pietermaritzburg High Court, testified in the R155 million civil recovery proceedings against Nkandla architect Minenhle Makhanya. It was also revealed that the initial budget for upgrades was estimated to be R27 million. The decision to proceed with the matter in camera came as the Special Tribunal was alerted to information detailing private security details that would expose former president Jacob Zuma’s security. In March 2014, former public protector Thuli Madonsela released the “Secure in Comfort” report which found that Zuma and his…

Baldwin Ndaba baldwin.ndaba@inl.co.za EFF leader Julius Malema has accused the DA of playing dirty tricks in its bid to oust the party from participating in the local government elections. Malema said yesterday the DA was too concerned about the number of people who attended his party’s manifesto launch at the Gandhi Square on Sunday while ignoring ANC events that also attracted more than 500 people in Soweto and Tembisa. “They failed to lodge a complaint against Cyril Ramaphosa,” he said. He described the complaint as “nonsensical”. The DA laid a formal complaint at the Electoral Commission of South Africa yesterday claiming the EFF undermined Covid-19 regulations during its manifesto launch on Sunday, which attracted more than 15 000 people. The DA fired the first salvo and urged the IEC and…

I NOW focus on the homeless manifesto that we will be taking to the politicians during Homeless Action Week. We will be requesting their comment and commitment on The Rehoming Collective and how each is addressing the themes contained in our manifesto in their manifestos for the upcoming municipal elections. The National Homeless Network kicked this off with the five themes that will be concentrated on for World Homeless Day on October 10. The first is access to sanitation and ablution. We are suggesting that we implement several simple, proven, hygienic solutions that reduce the daily impact of homelessness on people experiencing homelessness and the community within which they sleep. The solutions include secure accessible public facilities for ablution and sanitation in each sub-council that are open 18 hours a…

Matlhodi Maseko | DA Western Cape spokesperson on human settlements. THE article, “Chance to crush racial inequality” by EFF MP Mente (September 27), refers. It is impossible in South Africa today not to recognise the urgent need to bring together and integrate our communities after the apartheid state kept our communities separated. But the claim that there has been no effort by the DA in the Western Cape to address this issue is more than untrue: it’s another showcase of the one-trick pony EFF riding its anti-fact narrative. We believe facts matter and that residents share that view. Since the DA was elected in 2009, 360 hectares of land has been released for residential development across the province in areas such as Kuilsriver, Belhar, Mitchells Plain, Charlesville, Paarl and…

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in raised banning the eating of dogs in the country yesterday, a traditional practice that is becoming an international embarrassment. The meat is part of South Korean cuisine with about one million dogs eaten annually, but consumption has declined as more people embrace dogs as pets and pressure from animal rights activists mounts. South Korea’s animal protection law is intended to prevent the cruel slaughter of dogs and cats but does not ban consumption. | AFP…

ENGLAND all-rounder Moeen Ali yesterday announced he was retiring from Test cricket to focus on his white-ball career, saying the format’s “intensity can be too much sometimes”. The 34-year-old scored five centuries and took 195 wickets in cricket’s longest format, including a top score of 155 not out and five five-wicket hauls. “I want to play for as long as I can and I just want to enjoy my cricket,” he said. “Test cricket is amazing. When you’re having a good day it’s better than any other format by far. It’s more rewarding and you feel like you’ve really earned it. “I’ve enjoyed Test cricket, but that intensity can be too much sometimes. I feel like I’ve done enough of it and I’m happy with how I’ve done.” Ali made…

mike.greenaway@inl.co.za morgan.bolton@inl.co.za wynona.louw@inl.co.za MIKE GREENAWAY The Lions were a breath of fresh air for South African rugby in the way they moved the ball, even having a wing on the end of a beautiful backline movement from a set scrum. In fact, all our teams showed positive attacking intent but the other side of the coin is that the defence of the two Irish giants could not be broken down by our two best teams. We knew Leinster and Munster were the standard bearers of Pro 14, but never did I expect the Bulls and the Sharks to be whacked in the fashion they were. It was clear that our teams found the conditions very different to home, especially the crowd factor and refereeing interpretations at the breakdowns. There was a…

CAPE Town City coach Eric Tinkler believes Terrence Mashego’s call-up to the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia is much deserved, due to the defender’s impeccable work-ethic. Mashego has been brilliant during the early stages of the new season on the left-flank for City, showing great stamina to work the touchline while also offering plenty on attack with his pace on the ball. “As a club we are very happy that our players are making the senior national team. It is good for the club, and of course it is good for the players. Terrence has worked extremely hard to get where he is. Yesterday (Sunday) was a day off for everyone, except Terrence,” Tinkler told reporters ahead of his team’s MTN8 semi-final…

AN INDEPENDENT forensic investigation into allegations of misappropriation of funds to help artists during lockdown has revealed that some applicants received more money than they should have, while other artists are waiting for funds. The report, commissioned by the government, revealed maladministration and mismanagement in implementing the R300-million Presidential Employment Stimulus Package (PESP) announced following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic last year. It later emerged that some of the funds were allegedly misappropriated. The National Arts Council (NAC) handed over the forensic report to Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa. “The report further clearly identifies the individuals responsible and who are to be held accountable,” Mthethwa said at a media briefing yesterday. The forensic investigation lasted almost 12 weeks. While the department said the investigation did not find money…

Sihle Mavuso sihle.mavuso@inl.co.za THE unilateral decision of the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government to freeze funds for Zulu cultural events has drawn the ire of all factions of the royal house. One of those who has criticised the decision is Princess Thembi Zulu-Ndlovu, who is backing Prince Simakade to take the throne now occupied by King Misuzulu, albeit on a de facto basis, as he has not been officially coronated. At the weekend, the provincial government, led by KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala, confirmed that it had frozen the funding until the fight for the throne is over. The statement was in response to one from the IFP, which claimed that the decision to freeze the funding was aimed at weakening the institution of the monarchy. The IFP said the decision was…

Jacques Moolman | President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry THE LEADERSHIP of the National Union of Metalworkers (Numsa) with a membership of 300 000 people – all with families – has declared its intention to down tools for an indefinite period from October 5, a decision that will directly affect more than 1.5 million people – and much more indirectly. Numsa leaders have rejected as “insulting” a wage offer of a 4.4% increase for 2021, another 0.5% plus whatever the consumer price index (CPI) is next year, and a further 1% plus the CPI in 2023. The last time Numsa went on strike seven years ago it cost the industry R300 million every day it lasted (the final total was R6 billion) – a roaring…

Nomalanga Tshuma nomalanga.tshuma@inl.co.za IN COMMEMORATION of Heritage Month a popular tourist attraction on the West Coast near Yzerfontein – the Khwa ttu San Education and Culture Centre – has added an attraction to its list of tours. The inspired centre recently unveiled its new “Food from the Ancestors” tour, which was initiated to enrich and bolster the tourist experience at the centre, during its annual Heritage Month festival. Khwa ttu marketing and sales liaison officer Bianca Tango said: “Our new tour, ‘Food from the Ancestors’, is the perfect addition to our existing tours. “The tour explores nature, specifically the plants that were used by the first nation people in their everyday lives – to cook, as medicine, and also to make tea. We believe that this tour will further enrich…

MANY corruption scandals have been reported in recent times. The extent of corruption has been laid bare at the judicial commission probing allegations of state capture Whistle-blowing is one of the mechanisms used to deter corruption. It plays a role in encouraging accountability, transparency and high standards of governance in the private sector and public institutions. Whistle-blowers help combat criminal conduct and should thus be afforded protection by the state. But South Africa’s system is flawed. I’ve done work on the importance of whistle-blowers and the possibility of paying incentives to people who blow the whistle on tax evasion. This is one way in which the role of whistle-blowers could be elevated. Another is harnessing special courts to try cases. I support calls for physical security to be provided to…

The volcano on Spain’s La Palma in the Canary Islands began spewing lava and smoke again, researchers said yesterday after activity had earlier slowed to a near halt, while some coastal villages locked down in anticipation of the lava reaching the sea. Authorities locked coastal areas where the lava flow is expected to hit the Atlantic Ocean, triggering clouds of toxic gas and explosions. The black lava has engulfed more than 230ha including, houses, schools and roads. The island’s banana crop could be at risk. | Reuters…

Morgan Bolton morgan.bolton@inl.co.za Herschel Jantjies’ box-kick into the All Blacks 22 post 75 minutes, with the Boks enjoying the slightest of leads this past weekend, was certainly a part of a well-executed plan, but it arguably was not the best decision-making to execute at that moment. Indeed, the Bok game-drivers and most experienced campaigners suffered from a similar malaise in the closing 10 minutes of the match – opting to stick to the strategy when perhaps a more thoughtful and measured approach was required in those final moments. Yes, in the end, it was the decisions made by the Boks that cost them the victory, despite the frustration coupled with watching the constant kicking in the 19-17 loss. And it will be this process that the national team will…