Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-08-08 i Cape Argus

THE #RacistBanksMustFall movement in South Africa has called for immediate legislative intervention in the wake of a US executive order designed to prevent banks from closing accounts based on political or religious beliefs. The Trump administration’s executive order, expected to be signed this week, aims to tackle the controversial practice of debanking, where financial institutions deny services to individuals or businesses based on political affiliation. The order directs federal banking regulators to remove vague “reputational risk” guidelines that have often been used to justify account closures, particularly targeting conservative and crypto industry figures in the US. Reuters reported Trump as saying he believes that banks, including JPMorgan and Bank of America discriminate against him and his supporters. In South Africa, banks, including major institutions like Nedbank, have come under fire…

A MAN who was stabbed in the face shocked officers and community members when he staggered into the Mfuleni satellite police station yesterday morning, bleeding heavily. According to witnesses, the man had been drinking at a nearby shebeen when the incident occurred. He was stabbed in the chin and lost so much blood onlookers thought he was dead. “He fell as he was walking towards the police station, and then he got up and continued,” said one community member. “It was early in the morning when I saw him walk. I don’t know exactly where he came from, but shortly after he got inside the police station, it was closed and only reopened after the ambulance took him away.” The motive and circumstances surrounding the stabbing remain unclear. Community Policing…

PUBLIC Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has lodged a criminal complaint at the Cape Town Central police station following allegations of corruption and bribery involving senior officials at the Independent Development Trust (IDT). This follows a video that emerged showing Tebogo Malaka, the suspended IDT CEO, and spokesperson Phasha Makgolane allegedly trying to bribe investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh with R60 000 to suppress a corruption exposé. Addressing the media outside the police station yesterday, Macpherson expressed his disgust and disbelief at the blatant corruption, saying: “Watching the video of Ms Malaka allegedly offering Mr Myburgh a bribe of R60 000 made me sick to my stomach and left me in disbelief. It’s one thing to hear about corruption. “It’s another thing to see it take place so blatantly and…

DISGRUNTLED residents from New Horizon in Pelican Park handed over a memorandum of demands to City officials yesterday, calling for poor housing conditions to be addressed, and an end to the demolition of informal structures and carports. The residents marched to the City of Cape Town offices, armed with their memorandum in which they demand that their carports and wendy houses, among other informal structures, not be demolished. They also request that an unused road reserve, which has been utilised by residents, be formally allocated to them, along with a promise of geysers to be fulfilled. The residents said they received notices giving them 60 days to demolish the informal structures. They said the structures were built to create safety for themselves, their families, belongings and vehicles. In the memorandum,…

Abdeslam Ouaddou is a happy coach, which is why he believes he has a solid foundation on which to build a competitive and entertaining team this season. Ouaddou was appointed head coach of Orlando Pirates in late June, replacing José Riveiro, who enjoyed an impressive three-year spell at the club. He has made an encouraging start to life at Pirates, guiding his team to the MTN8 semi-finals, where they will face Mamelodi Sundowns, after defeating Polokwane City in the quarter-finals. Pirates’ progression to the last four of the Wafa Wafa Cup means Ouaddou is following in the footsteps of Riveiro, who had won the last three editions of the competition. And while that may have pleased the team, players, and board alike, Ouaddou is widely expected to build on his…

Sekhukhune United will be chasing back-to-back league victories over Orlando Pirates when the two sides meet in their 2025/26 Betway Premiership opener at Orlando Stadium this Saturday (kick-off 5:30pm). Babina Noko enter the new season with confidence following another respectable campaign, having secured a fourth-place finish in the Premiership. Sekhukhune narrowly missed out on a spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup, with Stellenbosch FC edging ahead late in the race to secure the final continental slot after their own deep run in the competition last season. Considering the challenges they faced, including a mid-season coaching change, Sekhukhune’s achievements were admirable. Lehlohonolo Seema departed the club midway through the campaign and was replaced by former Cape Town City boss Eric Tinkler. The experienced coach wasted no time in stamping his…

POLOKWANE City and Richards Bay enter the 2025/26 season from contrasting backgrounds but yet with almost similar goals, to navigate their way to the next and higher level of the Betway Premiership. Polokwane have in the past two seasons finished in the Top8 and will look to grow some silverware pedigree while Bay will want to not only stay away from the relegation zome but also enter that top half. Polokwane to build on steady growth and rising ambition Club name: Polokwane City Club owner: Johnny Mogaladi Head coach: Phuti Mohafe Highest ever finish: Fifth Competitions participating in: Betway Premiership, Nedbank Cup and Carling Knockout Cup Silverware chances: None Polokwane City have proven to be a stable and competitive outfit in the Premiership since making their top-flight return in the…

Rosé, the beloved BLACKPINK member, is still reeling in disbelief after receiving a staggering eight nominations at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards – her very first as a solo artist. The recognition comes from her breakout collaboration with Bruno Mars on the track APT – a genre-bending hit that has quickly become one of the most celebrated releases in recent times. The South Korean singer-songwriter, known for her powerhouse vocals and emotional depth, shared her raw reaction in a heartfelt video posted to her Instagram Story shortly after the nominations were announced. “So I’ve just heard that I’ve received eight VMA nominations,” she said, visibly overwhelmed. “I’m beyond shocked and just don’t know what to say. I’m speechless. This is a crazy day. Whoa. It’s wild. What’s happening?” Rosé’s…

FORMER SA teacher, Iain Wares, who is wanted by UK authorities for 76 counts of sexual assault of young boys, has lost an application to have a Cape Town case discharged. Wares, 86, who walks using a walking stick, heard that his Section 174 discharge application was unsuccessful in the Wynberg Regional Court yesterday. Magistrate Vanessa Miki said the State had enough evidence to proceed with the matter. The application was brought by Ben Mathewson, Wares’s lawyer, arguing that the State didn’t have enough evidence to bring a prosecution and that the testimonies of two witnesses lacked credibility. The local case involves a male victim who came forward after nearly four decades. Wares has since pleaded not guilty to the charge of indecent assault. With his legal team, he is…

ANTI-gender-based violence organisations and residents held a solemn motorcade through Khayelitsha yesterday in honour of 7-year-old Lolitha Kowa, whose rape and murder have sparked renewed outrage. Kowa went missing on July 22, with her body discovered the following morning, 1.5km from her home in Kuyasa. She had been raped and murdered with a screwdriver. Neighbours Odwa Jack and his partner Nokuthula Matyeseni have been arrested in connection with the crime. They are expected to return to the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court today as the bail process continues. The memorial motorcade was organised by the anti-GBV organisation Ilitha Labantu, in partnership with Harare police and other violence prevention stakeholders. The group lit candles and held prayers where Kowa’s body was found in Nambuzane Street. Ilitha Labantu spokesperson, Siyabulela Monakali, said the event…

POLITICAL analysts say the South African government is wasting its time in engaging with US President Donald Trump on beneficial trade and investment relations between the two countries. With a 30% tariff expected to be imposed on South African goods by the US at midnight last night, negotiations were still taking place between the two countries regarding the proposed tariffs. This was after South Africa failed to secure a trade deal with the US last week. President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that he had a discussion with Trump on Wednesday. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the two agreed to continue further engagements on bilateral trade matters. “President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone discussion during the morning of August 6, with US President Donald Trump on bilateral trade matters. “The…

WITH World Breastfeeding Week observed this week, Genevieve Lewis from Bellville-South has shared her experience of how she learnt to breastfeed as a mother of two. “With my first baby, I felt overwhelmed,” she said “Now, with my second, I had a better idea of what to expect, and with the right support, it’s become more manageable. I am committed to continuing until my baby turns two.” According to Tygerberg Hospital, Lewis’s story is one of many across the Western Cape, showing how support can make all the difference. “This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme, ‘Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems’, recognises that no mother should have to do it alone,” the hospital said. It said for the first six months of life, babies need nothing but breast milk, a…

This past week, I walked through the carefully curated spaces of Decorex Africa’s Johannesburg showcase, taking in a multitude of vibrant displays of South African designs. Decorex, an annual exhibition highlighting the ingenuity and craftsmanship of South African creatives, reminded me that design is never just surface level – behind each design and installation lies a deeper narrative about heritage, innovation, and who we uniquely are as a nation. Throughout the history of indigenous African societies, arts and culture have always been placed at the forefront. From trade and industry to artistic expression, arts and culture amongst indigenous Africans (and beyond) is not only indicative of a deeply embedded worldview, but also of a sophisticated system of knowledge, identity, and exchange. The artistic expression of a people is reflected in…

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is expected to miss most of the upcoming Premier league season after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament. The England international missed the end of the 2024/25 campaign with a knee injury but featured in pre-season under new boss Thomas Frank. Maddison collapsed in pain during a 1-1 draw with Newcastle in South Korea on Sunday with no one around him and left the pitch on a stretcher late in the game. Spurs' worst fears have now been confirmed, with the player facing surgery. "We can confirm that James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee," said a club statement. | AFP…

WHO calls out the most feared man in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, risking his belt, his legacy and unbeaten streak in the UFC? Only Dricus du Plessis. The South African MMA Star and UFC Middleweight Champion has been calling out Khamzat Chimaev since his first title defence, when he finished UFC Hall of Famer Israel Adesanya in Australia a year ago. They call Chimaev “The boogeyman” of the UFC, and rightfully so. After all, the 31-year-old has rag-dolled every single one of his opponents since making his debut in 2020. With unmatched wrestling and grappling skills and the sheer strength of the man, fighters shiver and try to stay as far away from the Chechen-born fighter. However, Du Plessis, as he has done throughout his career, has decided to stare…

Boity Thulo has gone viral after a clip of a verbal altercation between herself and a group of unidentified women during her holiday in Barcelona surfaced online. The incident, which took place during an Instagram Live session, shows the media personality in a heated argument with what appears to be a group of unknown women. The cause of the blow-up isn’t clear, as the video posted on TikTok and X does not show what led to the confrontation. In the clip, an agitated Boity is seen swearing and hurling insults. At one point, she turns to the camera and says: “Now they’re laughing. Stupid a** b**ch.” She continues: “I hate white women because they’re stupid.” Towards the end of the snippet, captioned “Boity not having it @Barcelona”, she seems to…

ONE of the suspects caught on camera stabbing and robbing an e-hailing driver on Tuesday in Brackenfell has been busted. Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg, confirmed the 34-year-old suspect was arrested and charged on Wednesday with armed robbery and assault. Police are searching for the second suspect. “A 34-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of armed robbery and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, following an incident in which a e-hailing driver was stabbed and robbed on Tuesday in Brackenfell,” said Twigg. “The suspect was arrested on Wednesday evening. A second suspect is still at large and police are following up all leads in a bid to apprehend him.” Police did not confirm where the suspect was found but according to reports by crime groups, it is alleged he…

NEWLY published regulations of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act have affirmed that undocumented children in the country have a right to education. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, published the regulations this week for public comment, which clarify key provisions of the South African Schools Act regarding school capacity and admissions. Among the issues addressed is the admission of undocumented learners. The regulation state: “The right to basic education extends to everyone within the boundaries of South Africa, regardless of their nationality and immigration status. “Learners without valid documentation are equally entitled to admission to public schools as documented learners, provided that their parents submit, within the time frames contemplated in regulation 13, their admission applications in the ordinary course, together with all the required documents that are available…

MultiChoice has distanced itself from Open Chats Podcast following growing backlash over racist comments made by the hosts towards the coloured community. Responding to queries from IOL, a spokesperson for MultiChoice said they were aware of the recent comments. “Open Chats’ contract with DStv ended on July 25, as the show was removed to make way for our August content slate. The episode in question was not aired on our platform. “MultiChoice adheres to stringent quality control processes and does not promote any discriminatory content,” the spokesperson said. In the clip, which, according to the podcast team, has since been deleted from the recording, the hosts made several racist comments, claiming that not only do coloured families have sexual relationships with each other (incest), but they also suffer mental issues.…

THE Swartklip Indoor Sports Centre in Mitchell’s Plain, once a beacon of hope for youth development, will be demolished following years of structural failure, vandalism, and confirmed safety risks. Built in 2010 at a cost of R29 million, the facility was operational until around 2015. According to reports, the building was constructed on land that was previously used as a dumping site. A recent geotechnical assessment revealed that landfill material lies just 2.1 metres beneath the surface, making the site unsuitable for long-term infrastructure. Engineers concluded that any future construction on the same site would be high-risk and financially impractical, reported IOL. According to sub-council 12 chairperson Solomon Philander, the building has experienced progressive structural damage, including flooring that has lifted due to rising groundwater and walls that have started…

Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns are once again the team to beat, with many PSL club coaches tipping them to secure an unprecedented ninth consecutive league title. Since the 2017/18 season, the club has enjoyed an unrivalled period of coaching success under Pitso Mosimane, Rhulani Mokwena, Manqoba Mngqithi, and now Miguel Cardoso. Cardoso, who guided the team to league glory during his short stint since December 2024, maintains a laser-focused approach. He said: “We always need to push ourselves to achieve better as a team. Sundowns will continue to be a competitive side, but it will not be easy. The plan is at least to win cups this season, and the CAF Champions League will also be important.” Sundowns' formidable squad, known for its consistency and masterful navigation of the season’s…

Camaraderie and team spirit will stand Bafana Bafana in good stead when they begin their African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign against Algeria in Kampala on Friday. Former AmaZulu full-back Wayde Jooste, one of several seasoned journeymen currently ‘free agents’ in the South African squad, believes their time spent in camp has significantly contributed to building a strong team spirit. This, he says, will boost the team's ability to perform as a cohesive and unified unit. “I don’t think it’s been that tough to become a unified group. “The majority of us have played against each other in the league, and some of us have been teammates at different clubs,” said Jooste. “We’ve become a little family because, like I said, we’ve been together in camp in South Africa, and now…

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus was impressed by the enthusiasm and willingness of the three Junior Springboks who trained with the national team for the past two weeks in Johannesburg. The world champions wrapped up their conditioning camp on Thursday as they continue to lay the foundation for the Rugby Championship starting next weekend against Australia at Ellis Park. Loose forward Bathobele Hlekani, winger Cheswill Jooste and Haashim Pead experienced a Bok setup for the first time after being invited by Erasmus to train with the Boks after their exploits at the World Rugby U20 Championship, where they won the title for the first time in 13 years. “We were very pleased with the way they slotted into the training sessions and used the time to interact with the Springbok…