Innholdsfortegnelse for 2023-10-02 i Cape Argus

After two decades of A-class entertainment, the LGBTQIA+ community welcomes the return of the Mother City Queer Project (MCQP). The South African event’s annual extravaganza will be welcoming party people back home on December 16 at Cape Town’s Cabo Beach Club with this year’s “Back to the Future” theme. MCQP has attracted hundreds from all over Mzansi since they first hit the scene in 1994, kicking off festivities at the Locker Room. Now, under new management, with Southern Live Events, this year’s theme will see the community and allies come together for a time-travelling experience where they can relive the nostalgia of the past, revel in the present, and explore the future of this vital part of South Africa’s pink legacy. The event was originally created by André Vorster and…

Ten people shot dead in week of mass killings AFTER another mass shooting that included an off-duty police officer the residents of Gugulethu are demanding that the government declare a state of emergency in the township. In less than a week, 10 people have been murdered in two mass killings. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa said provincial serious violent crimes (SVC) detectives had initiated a murder investigation following an incident in which four men and a woman were shot and killed in Gugulethu on Saturday evening. “Police reports indicate that two vehicles were parked on the side of the road in NY 5 in Gugulethu at approximately 11pm when a number of suspects were dropped a few metres from the two vehicles by another vehicle. “The suspects approached the two vehicles…

A man arrested for submitting a fake matric certificate for a job as a policeman was sentenced in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court in the Northern Cape. Keobakile Riet, 28, submitted a fraudulent matric certificate during the 2021/2022 SA Police Service recruitment drive. “Thorough investigation was done by the SAPS provincial recruitment office in conjunction with the SAPS provincial anti-corruption unit which led to the apprehension and arrest of the suspect,” said Northern Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Sergio Kock. Riet was found guilty and sentenced to a R1 000 fine or six months imprisonment wholly suspended for three years. He was charged with fraud. “The SAPS management commended the provincial SAPS recruitment office personnel for their vigilance and alertness and the anti-corruption unit for their meticulous investigation that led to…

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said he is not a fan of the video assistant referee (VAR) as the system complicates matters, after his team benefited from an error by the officials in Saturday's clash against Liverpool. The referee group Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) admitted it had been the wrong decision to disallow Liverpool winger Luis Diaz's goal in the first half of the match in Tottenham's 2-1 home win, blaming human error. "I think I'm on record saying that I've never really been a fan of it since it came in," Postecoglou, who previously managed Scottish Premiership club Celtic, said after the game. "Not for any other reason than I think that it complicates areas of the game that I thought were pretty clear in the past…

Jorge Martin narrowed the gap on championship leader Francesco Bagnaia to just three points with six races left after winning a Japan MotoGP cut short by rain yesterday. Starting from pole, the Spaniard had already cut the difference to Italy's Bagnaia to only eight points on Saturday with his third straight sprint victory and fifth of the season. Ducati's Bagnaia came second in the race, giving the defending world champion 319 points compared to 316 for Martin from Ducati satellite team Pramac. Marc Marquez took third. The 24-lap race began under overcast skies and light rain quickly intensified once the race started in mountainous Motegi. This made for treacherous conditions with slippery turns and a sea of spray and most riders came into the pits early on to change tyres.…

When the Ryder Cup comes to Europe, the home team has been unbeatable. Tommy Fleetwood of England landed the decisive blow yesterday afternoon for Team Europe to finally vanquish the US team and win the 44th Ryder Cup 16½-11½ at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club outside Rome. Europe have claimed eight of the last 11 Ryder Cups, as the Americans failed to end a Ryder Cup road drought that dates to 1993. "Proud, proud, proud moment for me. They play for more than themselves, they play together," emotional Team Europe captain Luke Donald said after the victory. Team Europe led 10½-5½ entering yesterday's 12 singles matches needing four points to win, with the US required to get 8½ points to retain the cup. After falling behind 14-7 yesterday, the…

October is going to be an exciting month for TV enthusiasts as there is a diverse range of entertainment options across genres. Whether you’re in the mood for suspenseful drama, spine-tingling horror, passionate telenovelas or light-hearted comedy, you’ll likely find a show or film that keeps you entertained throughout the month. Below are some of our suggestions on your best options for the month. Kandasamys: The Baby (Netflix) Kandasamys: The Baby is a delightful addition to the Kandasamy family saga, filled with humour, family dynamics, and a touch of chaos. Set in Mauritius, newlyweds Jodi (Mishqah Parthiephal) and Prishen (Madhushan Singh ) are preparing to welcome their first child while dealing with the interference of the dynamic mom duo of Jennifer (Jailoshini Naidoo) and Shanti (Maeshni Naicker). The “mom…

Former North West director-general Dr Lydia Sebego was arrested in connection with more than R86 million in hospital tender fraud. The charges relate to her tenure as the head of department (HOD) in the North West Department of Health. Sebego and two others were granted bail in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mmabatho on Friday. The case against Sebego, 63, Vuyo Mbulawa, 54, chief director at the North West Department of Health, and Lotwane Mabe, 69, a service provider, was postponed to January 31, 2024 for the tracing of the remaining suspects. “The court granted Sebego R10 000 bail, Mbulawa R20 000 and Mabe R100 000. The trio were warned not to have any direct or indirect contact with the State’s witnesses and complainants,” said National Prosecuting…

FORMER SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni and ex-Sondolo IT director Trevor Mathenjwa have appeared in the Richards Bay Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal. They were each granted R10 000 bail. Myeni and Mathenjwa were arrested on Friday on charges of corruption and fraud of more than R300 000, for gratifications offered and received from Bosasa and its subsidiary, Sondolo IT. NPA Investigating Directorate (ID) spokesperson Sindisiwe Seboka said that during the tenure of Myeni as chairperson of SAA, she had a legal duty to disclose her interests in terms of the SAA Conflict of Interest Policy, which she allegedly failed to do. “Myeni thus stands accused of corruption for receiving gratification from Bosasa subsidiary Sondolo IT, offered by Mathenjwa, the company’s former director. Myeni is accused of having received security upgrades…

Several organisations, including the ANC, have snubbed the EFF’s “shutdown” march planned for today. Yesterday, the provincial leadership of the ANC refused to be part of a media br iefing addressed by EFF provincial chairperson Unathi Ntame, the PAC’s Sonwabile Kuni and SA National Civic Association (Sanco) provincial leader Chris Stali. The leaders outlined the programme for this morning, where they are expected to embark on a 9.8km walk from the Vangate field to the City’s impound yard in Ndabeni. Ntame said they (would) demand the release of taxis impounded because of the National Land Transport Act. “We believe the task team that was formed between the City, provincial government and Santaco will not address the whole issue of impoundments. The City and JP Smith are hellbent on impounding taxis.…

HUNDREDS of people who have battled and recovered from all forms of addictions and mental illnesses, or have supported a loved one through their journey, gathered to celebrate their recoveries with a recovery walk over the weekend. The ninth 5km Recovery Walk, under the volunteer-run community organisation, Recovery Walk Cape Town in partnership with Liberty Home, commenced at the Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital in Mitchells Plain on Saturday. The Recovery Walk takes place annually in September, recognised as International Recovery Month. The event hall was the epicentre of vibrancy and activity with organisations such as the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, Grandmothers Against Poverty and Aids, Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Apisa Awareness Programmes in Substance Abuse, Freeway Ministries, the Shumeez Scott Foundation, Alcoholics Anonymous, the Cedars Private Addiction Treatment Centre, Life…

South Africa Women 209 all out Kapp 72, Tryon 25; Devine 3/33, Tahuhu 3/43 New Zealand Women 210/4 Kerr 100*, Halliday 37*; Mlaba 2/41, Tryon 1/33 New Zealand win by six wickets; SA win the three-match ODI series 2-1 The New Zealand Women registered a consolation win yesterday, defeating South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium to avoid a series whitewash. Yesterday’s game was an important occasion as the awareness of Gender-based Violence took centre stage, with South Africa donning all black to make a stand against this type of violence in the country. This was the third edition of the Black Day and prior to yesterday’s match, South Africa had never been beaten wearing black. Going into the match, coach Hilton Moreeng made one change in his playing XI,…

Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen is not looking too far ahead just yet, but life in the coaching box next to the rugby field could be where he finds himself when he retires after the World Cup. Although his focus is on giving his all until South Africa have run their course - and hopefully defend their title - at this year’s tournament in France, the loose forward is slowly thinking of life after rugby. He got a taste of the coaching booth in the Boks’ Pool B loss to Ireland just over a week ago, and the thrill of experiencing what the coaches do on a match day piqued his interest. So much so that the 37-year-old is now considering switching to the sidelines, with a whistle in hand, when…

although the right to health is enshrined in international and regional human rights treaties, the US sanctions against the Zimbabwean government have made it impossible for citizens to enjoy this basic right. Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights includes pre-conditions and underlying determinants of health such as water, sanitation, occupational and environmental hygiene, and care, including medicine. Twenty years ago, the US government imposed financial sanctions on 60 individuals and 39 entities from Zimbabwe, claiming this was because “of the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons that undermine democratic institutions or processes in Zimbabwe, violate human rights, or facilitate corruption”. According to Zimbabwean Anti-Sanctions Movement chairperson Rutendo Matinyarare, the sanctions had ensured the denial of rights…

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has said that by the end of this financial year, Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) would have recovered 80% of its passenger rail corridors and brought a modernised passenger train experience to the people. She said this Transport Month they were concentrating on infrastructure, adding that it was time to celebrate their achievements as a department. They would showcase what they are doing now, what they have done, and what they intend doing, as they look at all the modes of transport post-pandemic, Chikunga said. And all this while recovering in either aviation, maritime, road or rail. Chikunga said the restrictions on movement impacted negatively on transport operations across the different modes. “Beyond Covid-19, some provinces experienced devastating flood disasters.” Chikunga, together with the MECs…

AFTER heavy rains in the province over the past few days, the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS) has once more exceeded its 100% dam water levels and is now at 109.38%. The Western Cape Water Supply System comprises a number of dams – Theewaterskloof, Berg River, Upper and Lower Steenbras, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – which supply water to the City of Cape Town and surrounds. According to the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the system’s record water levels this year have significantly improved, especially compared with last year’s, which was 85% for the same period. The DWS said the Cape Town system dams increased by more than 7% compared with the previous week. The department said Theewaterskloof Dam was currently 100% full and spilling. Theewaterskloof is the…

The Salt River Heritage Society’s (SRHS) Heritage Street Festival highlighted how murals and artistic expression can be used as a medium for the preservation of heritage and memory, but also to create and awaken social awareness around key issues across generations and communities. The Heritage Street Festival 2023 took place on Saturday, with the backdrop of the murals painted on the homes of neighbours depicting and memorialising pivotal figures – from and linked to Salt River – in the Struggle for liberation and social justice. The programme commenced at the “Freedom Fighters Mural” at the corners of Pope and Kingsley Road, Salt River, featuring unionist Gadija Isaacs, political activist Zuraya Abass, veteran journalist Karima Brown and poet and playwright Gladys Thomas. The society launched on Heritage Day in 2018 with…

THE month of October is associated with bravery, as many events that shaped the direction of this country occurred in this month. l The Rivonia Trial, officially known as the State versus Mandela and Others began on October 9, 1963, and lasted 86 days. l On October 17, 1963, Reverend Arthur William Blaxall was charged under the Suppression of Communism Act. He was accused of assisting the SACP and the ANC. l ANC leader Walter Sisulu was arrested on October 17 for not being in possession of a reference book. l On October 15, 1973, racial segregation legislation was extended by the South African government to include private gatherings. l In October 1977, about eight organisations and three newspapers that advanced the Black Consciousness Movement were banned by the apartheid…

Ongama Gcwabe The Proteas pace attack will have one final opportunity to find unity, understanding of their defined roles and their killer instinct in a warm-up match against New Zealand in a warm-up match today at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Sri Lanka await in the 50-over World Cup beyond that when they start the tournament on Saturday against Sri Lanka and the Proteas have six days left to tighten up their game plans in the hopes of bringing the trophy home. On the batting front, the Proteas have looked sound throughout the year with captain Temba Bavuma, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram scoring big hundreds. Quinton de Kock at the top of the order has looked good, particularly in the Australia series. David Miller also had a fantastic start…

After the 3-1 hiding at the hands of Cape Town City on Saturday, Cape Town Spurs is at their lowest ebb and serious questions loom about their long-term future and top-flight survival. The defeat means Spurs have run up seven successive losses since the start of the season. This is a new all-time low for the PSL-era after Kaizer Chiefs long held the unwanted record at six games. In South African football, the coaches are always the first casualties when the clubs fail and Spurs mentor Shaun Bartlett may become the scapegoat sooner rather than later. After Saturday's match, he commented on his future: "We will see in the next 48 hours." Bartlett's fate may be decided by someone who is a total stranger to him after Spurs announced the…