Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-07-15 i Cape Argus

‘One day when I’m big!’ How many times have we uttered those words as children when dreaming about our future? And then, quite suddenly, we find ourselves ‘adulting’ and reflecting on the lessons we’ve learned and considering the legacy we will be leaving the next generation. A well-planned legacy is one of the most meaningful gifts you can leave to your heirs. It is an intentional act to shape the future and ensure that the values, resources, and wisdom cultivated throughout a lifetime continue to benefit generations to come. Legacy planning is not limited to financial matters – it is a holistic process that weaves together family, tradition, and personal principles. When it comes to the financial aspect, we frequently use phrases such as ‘leaving a legacy’, ‘intergenerational wealth transfer’,…

Kesha burst onto the music scene with a distinctive brand of blunt, electrifying pop that seemed designed to take the dance floor by sheer force. Then came the genre-hopping. It’s nothing new for a pop star to pivot. Claiming maturity, sonic growth or the need to express something raw, musicians from Beyoncé to Lana Del Rey to Post Malone have recently asserted their indie, country or rock bona fides. It’s rare for these pivots to go off without a hitch. For Kesha, a string of such sonic shifts have led to Period, a semi-transparent bid for yet another career reset. Period is particularly confounding after 2023’s Gag Order, on which Kesha abandoned her party girl persona and reinvented herself as a purveyor of haunting, minimalist art pop. (Her earlier surprises…

GENDER-based violence organisations and activists around the Western Cape have expressed outrage at the spate of child murders and kidnappings, particularly those at the hands of their own mothers. This follows the court appearance of Tiffany Nicole Meek, 31, the mother of slain 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek. Meek is facing charges including murder, defeating the ends of justice, obstruction of justice, and crimen injuria, and is expected back in the dock on Friday at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court. Jayden-Lee was reported missing in May by his mother and was later found unconscious on the staircase of their flat in Fleurhof, where he was subsequently declared dead at the hospital. Following an intense investigation, Gauteng police announced the arrest of a close relative on July 11 for his murder. Jayden-Lee sustained multiple…

BIG tobacco industry players in South Africa believe the government can speed up transition towards less harmful products and effectively end trade in illicit cigarettes with better regulatory and policy attention to bad practices across the sector. Tobacco cigarette manufacturers British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) and Polaris Manufacturing (formerly Gold Leaf Tobacco Corporation) last week traded accusations of fuelling trade in illicit tobacco cigarettes through under-pricing and imports. This comes despite the industry touting new tobacco products such as pouches and e-cigarettes as key in reducing the harm caused by combustion cigarettes. The South African tobacco industry appears to be pulling in the same direction in demanding a conducive regulatory and policy framework, including favourable and separate taxation for new tobacco products. This comes against the backdrop of growing…

It will be a surreal homecoming for Durban-born Ethan Chislett, Kaizer Chiefs’ new midfielder, when the club participates in the Toyota Cup in Durban later this month. When the talented 26-year-old runs out onto the hallowed turf of Moses Mabhida Stadium, it will not only be as a player for one of South Africa’s most storied clubs, but as a son returning to his roots. Chiefs take on Ghanaian heavyweights Asante Kotoko SC in the upcoming second edition of the Toyota Cup, and it promises to be a poignant moment for Chislett. At six-years olf, Chislett emigrated with his family from Durban to the UK, where he forged an impressive career in the lower tiers of the English Football League, most recently helping Port Vale to promotion into League One…

South Africans remain notably satisfied with their life insurers, according to the newly published research from the University of Pretoria (UP). The first-ever Life Insurance Customer Experience (CE) Index for 2024/2025 paints a largely favourable picture of the industry, which achieved a commendable overall score of 74.1 out of 100, outperforming numerous other sectors surveyed. “The life insurance industry is currently performing the best of all industries we’ve measured,” says Adré Schreuder, head of the industry chair in customer experience at UP. “Satisfaction across the sector is generally very high, especially when it comes to overall service delivery quality, staff competency, process efficiency, and the reliability of digital tools. The survey depicts an industry that pays claims promptly, resolves problems decisively, and has generated strong goodwill,” he says. The CE…

The countdown to the highly anticipated 17th season of kykNET’s popular reality dating show, Boer Soek ‘n Vrou, is officially on, with actress Reandi Grey stepping into the presenter’s role. Set to premiere on August 7, the new season promises a fresh crop of farmers ready to find love, and Grey, who has a rich history in the entertainment industry, is thrilled to be part of this iconic show. “For years, it was like my industry bucket list, what I wanted to do,” Grey said in a statement. Growing up on a farm herself, the Diepe Waters actress feels connected to the stories of the farmers she will be supporting. She takes the reins as the seventh presenter, following in the footsteps of Marciel Hopkins, who dedicated four years to…

TWO foreign nationals are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrate’s Court today after police seized drugs with an estimated street value of R54.3 million. The Western Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, said the bust comes after an intelligence-driven operation in the area. “At approximately 1.45pm, members attached to Operation Restore operationalised information which led them to a residence situated at Molteno Street, in Goodwood, where they initiated a search of the premises. During the search, the members discovered and seized 6kg of heroin, which was found in a cupboard in one of the rooms,” Pojie said. A 32-year-old Tanzanian national who was an occupant of the room was arrested and charged for dealing in heroin with an estimated street value go about R1 million. As police officers…

WHILE the Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) has remained mum over the alleged R1.5 million fine imposed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa), the authority has confirmed having recently imposed an undisclosed fine against Acsa for alleged security-related breaches. The fine comes as Acsa confirmed that it has placed its group executive for enterprise security and compliance, Lieutenant General Mzwandile Petros, on precautionary suspension as investigations commence into troubling allegations of operational irregularities. Acsa said Petros has been replaced by Mary Ann Joubert, who has been appointed to act in the post. The airports company said the suspension does not imply guilt but allows for a fair and unbiased investigation. Reacting to the fine, Sacaa spokesperson, Sisa Majola, stated that the aviation authority had acted in the…

OPPOSITION parties have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to stop appointing commissions of inquiry and instead use existing crime-fighting institutions such as the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). African Transformation Movement parliamentary leader Vuyo Zungula said by appointing a commission, the president wanted to deflect public outrage, adding that he should have fired Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and asked the SIU to investigate the allegations against him. Zungula suggested that Ramaphosa could have asked National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Fannie Masemola to address the allegations against Deputy Commissioner of Crime Intelligence Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya. “He could have fired Mchunu, instituted an SIU investigation, and encouraged Masemola to act against Sibiya,” said Zungula. Build One South Africa leader, Mmusi Maimane said he also believed Mchunu and other ministers who have lied in…

THE DA is starting to remind me of that school bully who demands protection money. And, this time, they’re not getting any, so battle lines are dawn. Their latest salvo is their criminal charges against Higher Education Minister,Nobuhle Nkabane, ostensibly for misleading Parliament over what was meant to be the appointment of an independent panel. The DA claims she lied and appointed ANC cadres instead. But the hornet’s nest was really triggered by the president’s axing of the DA’s deputy minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield. The DA has been having a meltdown ever since, with Helen Zille threatening to unleash a ‘nuclear option’ – a DA vote of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. Protection of Ramaphosa against such a vote in return for the protection of…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca declared his side’s 3-0 triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s Fifa Club World Cup final as meaningful as winning the Uefa Champions League, after clinching the title in commanding fashion at the MetLife Stadium. “I have the feeling that this competition is going to be as important, if not more important, than the Champions League,” said Maresca, who only joined the club a year ago. The Italian added the trophy to the Uefa Conference League Chelsea won in May. Previously part of Pep Guardiola’s staff during Manchester City’s 2023 Champions League victory, Maresca said this new competition – featuring the top clubs from across the globe – should be valued at the same level. “It is a great triumph for us and it will allow the…

Ben Healy became the first Irishman since Stephen Roche in 1987 to take the overall lead at the Tour de France on Monday, delivering a relentless ride over eight gruelling climbs in the Massif Central. The 24-year-old EF Education-EasyPost rider had already claimed stage six in Normandy, but on this occasion the ever-smiling Healy confirmed his promise with a career-defining effort to seize the fabled maillot jaune. He becomes only the fourth Irishman to wear the yellow jersey, following in the footsteps of Shay Elliott (1963), Sean Kelly (1983), and Roche, who famously won the Tour 38 years ago. Healy’s performance even eclipsed that of stage winner Simon Yates, who tracked him throughout the day as they crossed the dramatic ancient volcanic landscapes of the region. Such was the Irishman’s…

Disability insurance is a complex and technical area of financial planning that requires more than a cursory glance at your policy wording. With ever-evolving product designs, technical definitions, and a growing number of insurers entering the market, navigating this area can be particularly challenging. As disability awareness takes focus this month, it’s an ideal time to reassess the adequacy of your cover and ensure it aligns with your current lifestyle and financial position. Start by assessing your risk exposure: Your risk of disability is not static. Life circumstances—debt levels, family responsibilities, career progression, and health status—change quickly and often without much notice. When reviewing your cover, consider what risks you face if a temporary or permanent disability prevents you from working. Would you be able to meet your financial obligations?…

COMMUNICATIONS and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced that the SABC will receive over R700 million and the South African Post Office (SAPO) R1.8 billion over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Tabling the Department’s 2025/26 Budget Vote in Parliament last week, Malatsi said the allocations were aimed at supporting the SABC’s public broadcasting mandate and stabilising SAPO’s declining services. "The SABC will receive R704m over the MTEF. This includes R43m for programme production, R464m to support the core public broadcasting, R197m for Channel Africa, which amplifies South Africa’s voice across the continent," Malatsi said. Last month, SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli raised concerns about the broadcaster’s financial sustainability, highlighting that the cost of its public mandate remains unfunded and that the SABC depends heavily on commercial revenue to support these…

DOCUMENTS citing the eviction of foreign nationals from Wingfield Tent in Kensington and Paint the City in Bellville have revealed that its upkeep has cost state organs, including the City and the Department of Home Affairs, R28 million in maintenance since its inception. In an affidavit by Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill Lewis, revealed that it cost the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and other government departments over R400 000 per month for the running cost of Wingfield Tent and over R240 000 per month for Paint the City. In the court documents shared with Cape Argus, spreadsheets, including the eviction application, details of the foreign nationals' places of residency and other particulars were clarified. “I attach hereto FA23” an excel spreadsheet. Demonstrating the total costs that have been incurred…

SASSA CEO Themba Motlou says the country’s social security agency is undertaking an important review process of social grants to ensure that only eligible beneficiaries continue to receive support. This comes after growing public concern and confusion over grant payments. Motlou emphasised that Sassa’s mandate, derived from the Constitution and the Sassa Act, is to administer and manage social grants to those who qualify. Motlou briefed the media yesterday to address the recent public outcry. He clarified that no social grant payments have been suspended or halted, and all approved grants remain valid. He explained that the reviews are a legal requirement under Section 14 of the Social Assistance Act, which obliges beneficiaries to notify Sassa of any significant changes in their financial or personal circumstances. ‘’In April, the agency…

South African football is in crisis. And not the kind that can be spun away with PR talk about “transition phases” or “teething problems.” This is structural decline: boardroom power plays, unpaid players, clubs being bought and sold with minimal vetting of new owners, and governing bodies that often look the other way. The Pretoria High Court’s scathing judgment against Royal AM — a club already expelled from the PSL — should be a tipping point. The court ruled that the PSL had valid grounds to expel the club, even before it was placed under business rescue by SARS in November 2024. Why? Because Royal AM reportedly misled the league on multiple occasions — including failing to disclose changes in shareholding, accumulating unpaid debts that resulted in Fifa-imposed player-transfer bans,…