Innholdsfortegnelse for 2021-11-08 i Cape Argus

It’s 1.30am, and I’m about to watch a duel between magicians. One is a “demonolater”, someone who claims they worship demons and can petition them in return for knowledge or power. The other describes themselves as a “Solomonic magician”, and claims to be able to command demons to do his bidding, as some Jewish and Islamic traditions have believed of King Solomon, who ruled Israel in the 10th century BC. In the course of studying 16th-century books of magic attributed to Solomon, I had found that “Solomonic magic” is alive and well, and growing in popularity. There is an online community of young occultists, tweeting theories and controversies, and using TikTok to share their craft. At 28, I’m slightly too old to be familiar with the platform Twitch, mostly used…

WITH the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in gear and more companies speeding up their digitisation strategies, now is the time to develop skills to ensure employability and career advancement in the sector. Prudence Mabitsela, founder and Managing Director of Dynamic DNA, said it is imperative that both learnerships and upskilling or reskilling of existing employees are prioritised to close the digital divide. Here are the top six most in-demand IT jobs and the skills you need to get ahead: 1.Software Developer Cloud computing is one skill that software developers should add to their CV as more companies move their environments into the Cloud. Learning platforms like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform will be highly beneficial. Upskill on version control tools such as Git and SVN; containers…

AN innovative legal research project, led by Professor Donrich Thaldar of the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Law, has been awarded R18 million in funding by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH is the world’s largest public funder of health-related research, supporting research worldwide that has an impact on knowledge of health and medicine. |…

Debashine Thangevelo Let’s be honest, a bit of controversy sometimes goes a long way in boosting ratings. And some shows piggyback on the noise and ride out the storm to achieve victorious results. Below are three such shows: Love Island South Africa (Showmax) The show first aired on M-Net in March this year. Mzansi was outraged by the lack of diversity on the reality show. And they made their feelings known on social media. Of the initial 10 cast members, there were only two coloured and two black contestants. The shoddy editing and other blunders were another talking point. The channel, feeling the fury of viewers, made haste in rectifying the unforgivable oversights. Eventually, the tension cooled and the show got a fair amount of attention. But it will forever…

Mwangi Githahu mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za THE definition of what exactly constitutes a home was the main thread running through the case brought against the City by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) around the controversial eviction of Bulelani Qolani from his shack in June last year. Advocates and judges debated the issue for more than six hours on Friday, and with Judge Vincent Saldanha having announced that judgment in the matter is reserved, the parties will have to wait a while longer before a definitive answer is provided. The question of the City’s Anti-Land Invasion Unit (ALIU) was another of the topics revisited during submissions made by the advocates for all the parties in the case challenging the eviction and demolition of structures by the City of Cape Town without a…

Mwangi Githahu mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za PARTIES that bet on devolution or secession for the Western Cape have reaped their reward in as far as getting councillors on the City Council and increasing their share of the vote across the province in general. At the same time it was notable that none of the independent candidates in the race for Cape Town achieved enough support to get on the council. These parties include the Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) which managed 34 seats across the province, the Cape Coloured Congress (CCC) eight seats and Cape Independence Party (CIP) one seat. The FF Plus will have four councillors in the Metro, where previously they had one in the form of returning councillor Erica Botha-Rossouw. Joining her on the council are former Western Cape…

Zainul Dawood zainul.dawood@inl.co.za PHOENIX community activist Alice Govender said poverty, unemployment and socio-economic conditions were among the greatest obstacles facing communities. Govender was speaking at the funeral service at the Bethsaida Ministries Church in Phoenix on Friday for the victims of a fire. Elisha Naidoo, 36, and her children Jadene Naidoo, 13, Jordan Naidoo, 8, Aldrin Chetty, 4, and her nephew, Liam Naidoo, 8, who died last Monday when a fire swept through their flat. A 57-year-old man related to them has been charged with murder and arson. Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said the accused had serious burn wounds and was under police guard in hospital. He will appear in court once he is discharged. Naicker said residents reported that there had been a domestic altercation at the home…

Nomalanga Tshuma nomalanga.tshuma@inl.co.za HUMANITARIAN organisation Gift of the Givers has once again been hailed as heroic after giving a children’s home that was facing closure a much-needed make-over. Steinthal Child and Youth Care Centre in Tulbagh has received much-needed love and care from generous sponsors and donors, including major support from the Gift of the Givers, after it was notified that it was facing closure at the beginning of the year for being too unsafe to house children. Steinthal Children’s Home chief executive Carin van der Merwe said: “At Steinthal, we take care of vulnerable children in need. The children are sent to us by the Children’s Court. Currently, we have about 150 children, from 2-year-olds to 18-year-olds. “We are a centre and family for these children, so at the…

Orielle Berry DAMON Galgut was last week announced as the winner of this year's prestigious Booker Prize for his book The Promise. For the accomplished Cape Town-based writer, it’s the third time lucky; he was shortlisted in 2003 and in 2010 for The Good Doctor and In a Strange Room. Maya Jasanoff, chairperson of the 2021 Booker judges, made the announcement at a televised ceremony in London on Wednesday night, broadcast live to a global audience of millions by the BBC. Previous South Africans to win the prize were Nadine Gordimer in 1974 for The Conservationist, and JM Coetzee, who won it twice, for Life and Times of Michael K in 1983, and Disgrace in 1999. The Promise, Galgut’s ninth novel and first in seven years, is the story…

Brenda Masilela and Shifaan Ryklief WITH one week remaining for the Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glascow, Scotland, negotiations and solutions to curb the climate crisis will continue to dominate headlines this week. Major announcements were made last week, including that South Africa has secured around R131 billion to transition from coal towards green energy. According to CNN, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced at COP26 that a multibillion- dollar partnership between the US, UK, France, Germany and the EU will fund South Africa, India, Indonesia and the Philippines in a pilot Accelerating Coal Transition programme. Another announcement made last week was the first major deal where leaders from more than 100 countries committed to ending deforestation by 2030. COP26 issued a statement which outlined a…

Matshelane Mamabolo Matshelane Mamabolo SO much for local coaches not being good enough! The general tendency by our Premiership clubs to rush to Europe in search of coaches tells the story of a country not confident in their own. But if the local men were not good enough, why is it that a quarter of the coaches who will be contesting the 16-team CAF Champions League group stages will be South African? It is a remarkable feat hitherto not achieved since our readmission to international football in 1992, one that should have us excitedly looking ahead to the resumption of the mini-league phase of the continent’s premier club knockout competition in February. And believe me I am not just referring to the Mamelodi Sundowns coaching trio of Manqoba Mngqithi, Rulani Mokwena…

The caramel hair was as perfect as remembered. The rhythmic moves were as graceful as in our mind’s eye. And when the signature melismas of I Will Always Love You began, it was impossible not to be transported to the spot again – the plane of transcendent Zen only a few singers have taken us. Whitney Houston was back. It's just that she was a hologram. The Grammy-winning legend died more than nine years ago. But in Las Vegas, beginning last week, Houston took to the stage, singing some of the most famous pop songs of all time in An Evening With Whitney, a live concert with a Houston hologram. This is what Pat Houston, her sister-in-law and manager, wants; this is what BASE Hologram, run by the former Clear…

THE end of the year is approaching which means it’s time for the exams. Covid-19 has placed additional pressure on pupils and parents alike. Laager Rooibos, together with specialist dietitian partner, Mbali Mapholi, compiled some easy tips to prevent the onset of stress. Here are six easy-to-follow tips to get you going: Tip #1: Timetables Draw up a study timetable that includes achievable daily goals so as not to overwhelm your child. Include time for relaxation and fun to achieve balance. Tip #2: Rest is best While the temptation might be to get in as many studying hours as possible, taking time away from sleep will negatively impact studying. A sleep-deprived person is less likely to focus, and sleep plays a role in consolidating memory to store information. Tip #3:…

ENTREPRENEURSHIP is often described as a lonely journey. At times, it might even feel overwhelming. But being receptive to advice and support from different sources, whether it be veteran entrepreneurs or industry experts, can help to avoid the challenges of going at it alone. “Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, just starting out as a business owner or one with years of experience under your belt, there will always be people who you may be able to learn or draw inspiration from and who could provide you with a fresh perspective that enhances your journey,” says Jenine Zachar, head of enterprise and direct banking at Standard Bank. Standard Bank, which provides a diverse range of support and solutions to business owners, whether start-ups or multinationals, has made it easier for entrepreneurs…

Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za The raw food diet is popular in wellness and health circles. It has been around since the 1800s but has gained popularity in recent years. Its supporters believe consuming mostly raw foods is ideal for human health and has many benefits, including weight loss and better overall health. There are three broad types of raw food diet: a raw vegan diet that excludes all animal products focusing only on plant-based foods; a raw vegetarian diet that includes plant-based foods plus raw eggs and unprocessed dairy products; and a raw omnivorous diet that includes plant-based foods, raw animal products and raw or dried meat. What can you eat? According to dietitian Taylor Jones, the raw food diet, often called raw foodism, is composed of mostly or completely raw…

Mwangi Githahu mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za THE provincial treasury is getting tougher on individuals in provincial government departments and entities who are found to be responsible for instances of irregular expenditure. This emerged during briefings to the legislature’s budget committee by the provincial treasury and the auditor-general (AG), where it was revealed that 92% of all provincial departments and public entities had earned the status of receiving unqualified audits. ANC provincial finance and economic opportunities spokesperson Nomi Nkondlo had asked about the main reason behind instances of irregular expenditure in the provincial Human Settlements Department of R180 million that appeared to have been repeated for three years in a row. “The report says the situations were not brought about by inadequate consequence management, so then what is the root cause? The…

THE World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an emergency use listing for an eighth Covid-19 vaccine. In a statement, WHO said it had issued the emergency use listing for India’s Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech, adding to a growing portfolio of vaccines validated by the global health agency for the prevention of Covid-19 caused by Sars-CoV-2. WHO’s emergency use listing (EUL) procedure assesses the quality, safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines and is a prerequisite for vaccine supply under Covax, the global initiative to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines. It also allows countries to expedite their own regulatory approval to import and administer Covid-19 vaccines. “This emergency use listing expands the availability of vaccines, the most effective medical tools we have to end the pandemic,” said Dr Mariângela Simão, WHO’s…

Bongani Nkosi bongani.nkosi@inl.co.za SERIAL killer ex-cop Rosemary Ndlovu “seduced” her relatives into believing she loved them, while in actual fact she was a “cruel aunty” who waited like a vulture to pounce on them. Judge Ramarumo Monama said this in describing Ndlovu and her puzzling crimes on Friday during sentencing proceedings. The judge sentenced Ndlovu, a former police officer who was stationed in Tembisa, to six life imprisonment terms and several more years. Her sentences will run concurrently, meaning she would serve just one life imprisonment term. She would be eligible for release after 25 years. Ndlovu was found guilty of six murder counts. Ndlovu, 43, killed her relatives and a lover for insurance payouts. She hired unidentified hitmen to eliminate them. The relatives she ordered hits on were her…

Antonio Conte’s first Premier League game in charge of Tottenham Hotspur ended in a scrappy 0-0 draw at Everton yesterday, as a crucial VAR intervention helped them to a point. The pivotal moment in a game of few clear chances came just past the hour mark when referee Chris Kavanagh awarded a penalty against Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris for a foul on Richarlison but changed his mind after checking the pitchside monitor. Tottenham substitute Giovani Lo Celso almost won it for Tottenham late on with a shot against the post, but a draw was a fair result. Everton ended a feisty match with 10 men after Mason Holgate was sent off in stoppage time for a wild tackle on Spurs midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojgberg. Conte will take some satisfaction from Tottenham’s…

Dieketseng Maleke dieketseng.maleke@inl.co.za IN an effort to upskill and reskill, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) has launched a post-graduate Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) programme. The postgraduate programme will start with a cohort of 20 postgraduate students receiving bursaries to the value of R90 000 each. “It is envisaged these students would go on to make a positive impact on society by shaping skills, pioneering industries, and empowering industries with their research findings,” DUT said. According to DUT, this is aimed at realising the highest levels of the government’s strategic plans for societal and industrial reforms, as well as narrowing the growing digital divide brought about by the emergence of the 4IR. The university said the training was done in collaboration with five leading researchers across South African tertiary institutions.…

THE Mowbray Cemetery, under the Moslem Cemetery Board, has announced the launch of the Mowbray Cemetery Bursary Fund for Students of Deen. The bursary fund was initiated by board chairman Faizal Sayed, and inspired by the second deputy president of the Muslim Judicial Council Shaykh Riad Fataar. Those willing to contribute can email Info@MowbrayCemetery.org or call the Cemetery between 8am and 4pm on 063 399 0656. | Robin-Lee Francke…

THE Covid-19 pandemic has deeply affected our economy through job losses and salary cuts. Aspiring students who dream of furthering their education are on the lookout for available bursaries in order to pay for 2022’s tuition. Red & Yellow Creative Business School and Publicis Group Africa are awarding bursaries to students that will equip them with top skills for the creative industry. For more information, please visit www.redandyellow.co.za |…

Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za SPENDING time in the kitchen is so much more enjoyable if you have all the pantry staples you need. Making sure you have a well-stocked pantry will make whipping up a healthy meal for your family quick and easy. What are pantry staples? Pantry staples are your “basics” – food items you use time and time again. They are generally shelf-stable for long periods and great for buying in bulk to save money on your grocery budget or to stock up in case of an emergency. Having a well-stocked pantry is good, even during the best of times. This helps you save money on your grocery bill because you can stock up on non-perishable food items when they go on sale. However, a well-stocked pantry can also…

Mwangi Githahu mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za THE WESTERN Cape High Court has ordered the name of Gansbaai-based attorney, Daniel Gerrit Smit Van Wyk, 57, to be struck off the roll of attorneys after he notched up what Judge Mark Sher called “a dismal record of disciplinary infractions which go back some 23 years, to 1998.” The Legal Practice Council (LPC), the profession’s regulatory body, took the matter over from the now defunct Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope, which had originally brought a case against Van Wyk in March 2013. In its original form the case was an urgent application to interdict Van Wyk from practising as an attorney and authorising the Director of the Law Society to take control of his trust accounts as curator, pending an application to strike…

Nomalanga Tshuma nomalanga.tshuma@inl.co.za TWO more people who were victims of the Kantevlei road accident have died, bringing the taxi and truck collision’s death toll to four while one victim remains in critical condition at Tygerberg Hospital. The Western Cape Government Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has confirmed that over the weekend four out of 12 victims who were involved in a car accident in Kantevlei, at about 20km outside of Worcester, on the N1, in the direction of De Doorns lost their lives. The incident which occurred on Friday afternoon, initially claimed only two lives, while five people were left seriously injured. WCGH EMS spokesperson Deanna February said: “We are deeply saddened by the deaths of four people who were victims of a tragic accident last week. “On Friday,…

Quinton Mtyala quinton.mtyala@inl.co.za IN A statement released last night former UCT ethics lecturer Athol Williams, who testified at the State Capture Inquiry earlier this year about his brief stint working at Bain & Company, said he had fled the country last week fearing for his life. Bain & Company had been hired for a controversial restructuring programme at the SA Revenue Service (Sars) during the tenure of former commissioner Tom Moyane. The Nugent Commission of Inquiry into Sars had found that Bain had conspired with Moyane to weaken the tax collector. In his letter, citing the assassination of former senior Gauteng Health Department official Babita Deokaran, Williams said South Africa needed citizens with moral courage to speak up. “On Monday, November 1, 2021 I hugged every member of my immediate…

Mthuthuzeli Ntseku mthuthuzeli.ntseku@inl.co.za SEAFORTH Beach and Waters Edge Beach in Simon’s Town have been closed for recreational use following a sewage spill. The City said initial assessments indicated that the cause could have been a collapsed sewer linked to the rising sewer main and further assessments were under way to determine the shortest possible route to remedy the situation. “As a result, City Health advises the public that both Seaforth and Waters Edge beaches are closed for recreation until such time that the spill has been contained, remediated and bacterial counts of the sea water return to normal levels. “The public must avoid contact with the water until further notice, as a precaution,” the City said. The City said signage was erected at both beaches, advising the public of the…

Zaahier Adams zaahier.adams@inl.co.za Coach Mark Boucher has lauded the performance of his captain Temba Bavuma, despite the Proteas failing to advance to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The Proteas became the first team since the advent of the group stage at the T20 World Cup to lose just one of their five Super 12 matches and still not advance to the knockout stage. The difference ultimately between South Africa boarding the plane home and preparing for a semi-final was a mere 0.477 on the net run-rate scale. Bavuma’s team were under pressure throughout the tournament since their opening game defeat to Australia with just two balls remaining, but the captain has managed to navigate both the on and off-field pressures with aplomb in…

Wynona Louw Comment While the Springboks’ 23-18 victory over Wales in the first Test of their end-of-year tour wasn’t the ultimate advert for rugby, their character was. In saying it wasn’t the best display of the game, that first half especially comes to mind, more so when you consider the errors and how the Boks were their own worst enemy at times. But they fought back from that and overcame it, and that alone is one of the things that made this victory a huge one. After trailing 12-9 at half-time after only keeping the scoreboard ticking with penalties, the Boks scored the decisive try through replacement hooker Malcolm Marx in the 73rd minute, with Elton Jantjies connecting with a penalty right at the end. This was the Boks’ first…