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Comedy legend Barry Hilton brings his feel-good humour to Café Roux. With decades of laughs behind him, Hilton’s remains a regular on stages. The show offers fans a chance to catch his familiar style in an intimate setting without the extras. Where: Noordhoek Farm Village. When: Sunday at 4pm. l Funny Side Up In this stand-up comedy show, Kurt Schoonraad shares funny takes on everyday chaos and life’s constant changes. Packed with SA humour, the show reminds us that sometimes the only way to cope is to laugh. Where: Baxter Theatre. When: Today and tomorrow at 8pm. l Marc Eugene Lottering Capetonian comedy legend Marc Lottering returns with his hit solo show, sharing never-before-told personal stories that leave audiences in stitches. After sold-out runs in Joburg and Cape Town, fans…

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa will not let South Africa be bullied during discussions in Washington regarding trade, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said while addressing a post-Cabinet briefing yesterday. This, as government sources believe that Ramaphosa will discuss the appointment of a new ambassador to the US with US President Donald Trump during their upcoming meeting. The meeting between Ramaphosa and Trump comes amid strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. The US had expelled former South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool in March, declaring him persona non grata for criticising Trump. Ramaphosa has since appointed Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the US, but the appointment of a new ambassador is still pending. Strained diplomatic relations between South Africa and the US have raised questions about appointing a new ambassador.…

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is at an advanced stage of deciding whether Johannesburg Director of Public Prosecution Andrew Chauke should be suspended or not. So said Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi when she was responding to DA MP Damien Klopper, who asked what efforts she made to assist National Director of Public Prosecution Shamila Batohi in her request to Ramaphosa to suspend Chauke. Batohi had made the request to Ramaphosa three years after Chauke was investigated over his conduct in the cases against former Crime Intelligence head Richard Mdluli and the Cato Manor police unit. Kubayi confirmed Batohi made the submission to Ramaphosa which necessitated a request for a full report that took time for its submission. “The report the president has requested and what has been provided took…

THE new sculpture of a Cape clawless otter has been unveiled at the Lower Silvermine Wetlands. The otter, created by local artist Chip Snaddon using invasive alien plant materials, now stands as a guardian of the wetlands. The unveiling took place on May 9. City of Cape Town Speaker Felicity Purchase, joined by ward councillor Izabel Sherry as representatives of the City, told the audience: “He is warning you that this is his home – here, as a guardian of the wetlands." Snaddon said he was pleased with the turnout and grateful to see people visiting the sculpture over the weekend. “I hope it continues to delight people who encounter it in the wetland and helps build a stronger connection between the community and nature,” he said. The sculpture was…

LEGENDARY soprano, opera singer and soloist May Abrahamse, 94, from Belgravia, died a day before her 95th birthday. The musician, originally from District Six, battled with dementia since 2012, which was when she moved in with her daughter in Belgravia. She had three sisters and was the last to pass away on May 5. She had two daughters, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Abrahamse attended Zonnebloem Girls Primary School and Zonnebloem Secondary School until Grade 9, when she left to work as a domestic worker in the same house where her mother worked as a cook. A few months later, she bumped into a friend who encouraged her to do more with her life, and she applied at the Cape Times newspaper, in the printing section, where she worked for…

Back in 2017 the late Cornal Hendricks taught me two important life lessons when I invited him for supper one night at the Boardwalk in Gqeberha. I was in town to cover the Springboks’ Rugby Championship match against Argentina. But he wasn’t part of the squad after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition in 2015. He was basically told he will never play rugby again, and after being rejected by Toulon and the Stormers, he was trying to get a contract with the Southern Kings and had been training with them for about a week. I got wind that Hendricks was in town and organised a get-together to chat about his health and the prospect of returning to professional rugby after keeping fit for his beloved Roses Rugby Club…

The health and safety of South African players competing in the IPL is of paramount importance, according to Andrew Breetzke, CEO of the South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA). Over the past few weeks, SACA — in collaboration with the ICC — has gathered independent security intelligence regarding the on-the-ground situation in India, with a view to safeguarding the eight South Africans currently participating in the tournament. These players include Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder. Breetzke confirmed that SACA has been in daily contact with the players, providing them with regular updates and offering psychological support throughout this period. “As a rule, we have independent security advisors, and prior to any tour involving our players, we receive independent security…

Your weekly dose of entertainment news has arrived, bringing you the latest happenings from the world of celebrities and beyond! This week, we delve into heartwarming Mother’s Day celebrations, showcasing how celeb moms spent their special day, to the shocking revelations in Diddy’s trial. Catch up on hottest entertainment news and celeb gossip which made waves this week. 1 Diddy’s sex trafficking trial The American music mogul is facing five federal criminal charges which include racketeering, sex trafficking and prostitution. Cassie Ventura, his ex-girlfriend, appeared in court to testify against the embattled rapper and revealed shocking details about their relationship. She shared that Diddy was abusive and would coerce her into doing drugs and in to having “freak-offs”. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His legal team maintains…

THE butchery manager charged with attempted murder for allegedly poisoning a minor is out on bail of R1 000, but the court ordered that he must stay away from Woodlands, Mitchell's Plain. Nuruddin Tembe, 53, made his first court appearance in the Mitchell's Plain Magistrate's Court yesterday, which heard that the management of Mitchell’s Moslem Butchery is willing to take the accused back at work. Tembe’s legal representative, attorney Asghar Mia, said: “What has happened since (May 11) is that there has been various protests, threats and even threats of burning and looting at the place of business where this incident happened. Based on that, for the safety and security of the accused and other staff members, the employer is willing to take back the accused, but we will first…

Defence Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa said the military board of inquiry into casualties sustained by SANDF in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be undertaken once the withdrawal of the soldiers from the operation there was completed. Holomisa said the executive expected that there will be thorough briefing on the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in the DRC after the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Governments decided to troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi form the DRC. “Following debriefing, the ministry together with commander of SANDF will provide a direction on the terms of reference for the entire board of inquiry,” he said. Holomisa was responding during the question and answer session in the National Assembly on Wednesday DA MP Chris Hattingh enquired…

LONG-distance bus operator, Intercape, has made a desperate appeal to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, citing a breakdown in law enforcement response to violence and intimidation against its operations. The company appeared before the committee on Wednesday, where it laid out in detail how despite securing nine court orders against various arms of government, no meaningful action has been taken to protect its passengers and staff. Intercape CEO, Johann Ferreira, told the committee that over 200 criminal cases had been opened with police since 2015, including charges of murder, attempted murder, intimidation, and extortion. Despite extensive evidence, including video footage, witness statements, and the registration numbers of vehicles linked to taxi associations, Ferreira said not a single suspect had been prosecuted. The attacks, he said, include petrol bombings, shootings, ambushes,…

HUMBLE beginnings have shaped Spur franchisee, Imraan Sattar’s life, and he has philanthropy and humanitarianism running through his veins, to the extent that he together with his staff and family, touch people’s lives daily. When Sattar isn’t cleaning tables or running franchises at Spur Topeka in Kenilworth and Spur California in Westgate Mall (Mitchell’s Plain), he is joining his staff to wash the feet of the elderly at old-age homes in Cape Town; visiting children in need at Heaven’s Nest Child Care and Recreation Centre; providing a family in need with a roof over their heads; and providing meals for nurses who work long shifts. Sattar recently sponsored meals for students attending two workshops supported by Survé Philanthropies. To not have is something Sattar knows too well, after losing his…

If the Sharks hold their nerve as the United Rugby Championship league phase concludes this weekend, the rewards could be substantial — a home quarter-final and semi-final are within reach. Standing in their way is Saturday’s tricky fixture in Durban against the Scarlets, a Welsh side fighting for their play-off lives. However, a correctly focused Sharks team should see off the visitors and finish third on the final table — assuming, of course, that log leaders Leinster do their part and dispatch the Glasgow Warriors in Dublin. It would be a major upset if the Warriors managed to topple a Leinster side still smarting from their embarrassing Champions Cup defeat at home to Northampton. Last week, the Dubliners responded by thrashing Zebre 76–5, and given the ongoing fallout from that…

Reaching a third straight FA Cup final with Champions League qualification within reach is not enough for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who said the club had endured a "horrific season" after missing out on a fifth consecutive Premier League title. Haaland, who has extended his contract with City until 2034, told BBC Sport that the team had not been "good enough", in an interview published on Thursday. "It is a good habit to reach Wembley and it's always important to win trophies. We have the FA Cup final to play for, and in a horrific season we still managed to do this — that says it all," Haaland said. "When you have won four league titles in a row, if you don't win five it's not going to be…

In June 2024, Ryan Murphy, a top TV creator, proposed a show idea to reality star and business mogul Kim Kardashian on The Kardashians. Months later, fans are getting their first look at the legal drama All’s Fair, premiering later this year on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally. Starring Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka with Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close. In All’s Fair, a team of female divorce attorneys leave a male-dominated firm to open their powerhouse practice. Led by Kardashian, the fierce, brilliant, and emotionally complicated women, navigate high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets, and shifting allegiances, both in the courtroom and within their own ranks. Kardashian, in her confessional for season five, episode two of The Kardashians, shared her excitement to take on the…

AN AGE progression expert has worked behind the scenes, collaborating with police to create an image of how 26-year-old Asheeqah Noordien could look today, using the facial features of her mother, father and grandmother to present an outcome in the hopes that it can solve the 20-year-old missing person’s case. Police are now working behind the scenes, responding to any leads or information that could piece together what happened to Noordien after her mother, Naeemah Noordien, and grandmother, Jacqueline Jansen, 67, said they believed she may be alive and living in Cape Town, possibly on a farm in Philippi. This information came to light during a meeting with the police, which the Cape Argus was invited to be part of. During the interview, the women reached out to the public,…

TENSIONS ran high outside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court yesterday as around 30 Hanover Park residents gathered to support the 9-year-old girl allegedly raped by a 51-year-old parolee, only to find the accused would not be appearing in court as expected. The man, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, is accused of giving the young girl R20 to buy milk while she was walking to madrassah at a local mosque in Hanover Park. He allegedly kept her inside his home for more than five hours before she was rescued. According to community members, when news spread that the child was trapped inside, residents surrounded the house and demanded justice, and a clash with police ensued. Following his arrest, authorities confirmed the suspect was expected to appear in court yesterday,…

APPROXIMATELY 10 million South Africans aged 15 to 24 face the highest barriers to entering the workforce, with unemployment figures significantly outpacing those of older youth, resulting in dire consequences for the country’s economic growth. “For many young South Africans, landing a job is more than just a milestone, it is a crucial step toward economic independence and inclusion. Yet for millions, this first step remains out of reach,” Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said this week. Veteran business commentator, Adrian Schofield, said that the “growth in the proportion of unemployed young people is a direct obstacle to growth in the country’s economy”. He added that this sort of situation led to more crime, which would also dissuade investment. Recent research by Stats SA, which further breaks down its Quarterly…

FISH Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club has officially cemented its place as the top surf lifesaving club in South Africa, returning from the 2025 DHL Lifesaving South Africa National Championships in Gqeberha with three major national titles. The championships, held from April 26 to May 3, saw Fish Hoek dominate across all age groups – winning the Nipper, Youth and Open, and Masters Surf categories. The club accumulated nearly 2 500 points across all events, leaving competitors far behind. In the Nipper division (under-9 to under-14), the team dominated the competition, scoring 889 points – more than double the next-best club. The Youth and Open team claimed their title with 1 015 points, finishing 301 points ahead of their rivals. The Masters squad (athletes aged 30 and over) also came out…

Six Premier League teams, separated by six points, are battling it out for the four remaining Champions League spots with two rounds of matches left. No team can rest easy, although all have secured European football for next season. Champions Liverpool are on a victory lap with nothing left to play for, while the bottom three have all been relegated. That leaves just the race for Europe’s premier club competition to be wrapped up as a gruelling season draws to a close. Arsenal, long seen as title contenders before their challenge faded amid a Champions League run, are no longer assured of second place. However, Mikel Arteta’s side still control their destiny ahead of Newcastle United’s visit on Sunday. Newcastle have climbed to third and sit two points behind Arsenal,…

There will undoubtedly be a sombre atmosphere at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday when the Bulls take on the Dragons in the final regular season match of the United Rugby Championship. Following the news of the passing of one of their stalwarts, former Springbok Cornal Hendricks, the Pretoria side will most likely play this game (3pm kick-off) in his memory, which should give them that extra motivation to entertain their crowd just like Hendricks did in his time. Hendricks passed away on Wednesday from a suspected heart attack and was a much-loved figure in the blue of the Bulls during his time at the franchise. Jake White, Bulls director of rugby, will announce his side on Friday morning. Even if they face the bottom side of the tournament, it is still…

Shukri Conrad has already named his opening pair for the Proteas’ World Test Championship final against Australia — a bold move that has set the tone for what could be a fiercely contested clash at Lord’s next month. With Aiden Markram retaining his place at the top and Ryan Rickelton rewarded for his stellar form, South Africa’s batting order is beginning to take shape. But the inclusion of Rickelton raises questions about the rest of the line-up — most notably the role, if any, for Tony de Zorzi, as Conrad weighs his options ahead of the June 11 showdown. It will be Rickelton’s second outing as an opener, having filled the role for the first time during the New Year’s Test against Pakistan at Newlands earlier this year. The left-hander…