Indholdsfortegnelse for 2024-05-21 i Cape Argus

With the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill having been signed by the president, South Africans are more confused than ever before. While most have some level of understanding of what the NHI is, the vast majority are still not clear on what it entails. What does it say? What happens next? And does this mean we should cancel our medical health cover? The answer to the last question is a resounding “no”. South Africa has committed to implement universal health coverage for all, with the desired outcome being that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. This is where the National Health Insurance (NHI) comes in. The Department of Health (DOH) says the NHI…

A new trend is emerging in the international music world. In recent months, some of the biggest artists from the 1990s and 2000s have re-entered the scene after being away for many years. I’m talking about the likes of Justin Timberlake and Usher, who have released bangers which has seen them hold their own in an industry full of newcomers and established stars. Meanwhile, The Spice Girls reunited briefly while performing at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party last month. Fans went into a frenzy when Posh Spice’s football legend husband, David Beckham, posted a video on Instagram at the London bash which showed her performing the group’s ’90s hit single, Stop, alongside members Geri Horner, Emma Bunton, Mel B (Melanie Brown) and Mel C (Melanie Chisholm). In another musical throwback,…

American musician Doja Cat, pictured, caused a stir online when she recently updated her X bio to label her South African father, actor Dumisani Dlamini, a “deadbeat”. “My dad’s a deadbeat but I did well,” her updated bio on the social media platform reads. A deadbeat is referred to as a father who neglects his responsibilities as a parent, especially one who does not pay child support. Many of the Demons hitmaker’s 5.6 million followers noticed her updated bio. Doja Cat, whose real name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, has never shied away from speaking about her non-existent relationship with the Sarafina actor. In a 2019 interview with Leah Henry on the Quicksilver Show, the musician revealed that she’s never met her father and that she doesn’t have a relationship…

Questions about the release of the classified report by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) into the murder of slain Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) detective Charl Kinnear took centre stage in the Western Cape High Court yesterday. This comes amid claims by the legal representative for alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack that the report could exonerate him. The top-secret document set tongues wagging several years ago when the preliminary report was leaked to the media. At the time it was revealed that the report indicated that police officers could face prosecution for the death of Kinnear. It was subsequently marked as classified and is now inaccessible to the public. At the time, Ipid spokesperson Lizzy Suping said the report remained classified and Ipid will not comment on the details of the…

Voting has wrapped up for hundreds of locals living abroad and for many, it was a chance to catch up with fellow South Africans, bond over what they miss most about home, and dance to Brenda Fassie songs and of course, South Africa’s ‘unofficial official national anthem’, Sister Bethina! A former Newlands East, Durban resident, now living in London, Sherwyn Cupido-Weaich, said he and his hubby, Ryan Cupido-Weaich, stood in a queue for four hours so they could make their mark. “It gave me Home Affairs vibes. Normally I would never queue, but every vote counts,” he said. “It ended up a vibe, we made friends, danced and all shared biltong, chips and stories about what we miss about home.” Kerzia Chetty said she had an “absolutely seamless” experience. “There…

A NEW student-led Interprofessional Education wellness centre in Mitchells Plain aims to alleviate the patient load from the state hospitals and clinics in the area. Run by 3rd and 4th-year health science students across the Community and Health Science faculty from the University of the Western Cape (UWC), the centre is based on the premises of the Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital. Dr Luzaan Africa, lecturer at the Faculty of Community and Health Science, said the centre, which opened a week ago, was in the works for some time. To map a course for its future patient load reduction, Africa and the centre’s role-players met with Mitchells Plain medical profession stakeholders yesterday. “In a lot of cases it only benefits the patient or health-care professional but this concept benefits all stakeholders…

The Springboks do have demographic targets they must hit according to the Strategic Transformation Development Plan 2030 (STDP 2030) of SA Rugby, but the double World Cup winners’ performance won’t be compromised to reach it. A report by weekend newspaper Rapport suggested that the Bok side that won the 2023 Cup was too white and that certain provincial teams were also still not hitting their transformation targets in line with the development plan. An internal report by SA Rugby reportedly criticised these sides, which include the Lions and Bulls alongside the national side, for failing to meet these targets. But yesterday the president of rugby’s governing body in South Africa, Mark Alexander, hit back saying they are happy with the progress they’ve made when it comes to the STDP 2030.…

Your gleaming new wheels are ready. You’ve signed all the papers and sorted out the vehicle financing; now there’s only one final task: motor vehicle insurance. But when you call your financial adviser you’re bombarded with an overwhelming array of extras: excess reducers? Credit shortfall? Inception value cover? What are these? And more importantly, are they really necessary? These value-added insurance products are always optional, but can – as their name implies – add a great deal of value when taken out in conjunction with your short-term insurance policy. When incidents occur, we often think: “Phew, at least I have insurance!” Yet, in many cases, we still find ourselves coughing up for hefty excesses (a first amount payable by you in the event of a claim), or submitting a claim…

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that former president Jacob Zuma’s face would remain on the ballot as he was the leader of the MK Party. This comes after the Constitutional Court (Concourt) found that Zuma was not eligible to stand for election to the National Assembly. The Concourt delivered its ruling yesterdayday, in favour of the lEC. In a unanimous judgment, the apex court found that there was no difference between a conviction of a criminal offence and civil conviction for contempt of court. “This court concludes that Mr. Zuma was convicted of an offence and sentenced to more than 12 months for the purposes of Section 47(1)(e) of the Constitution and is accordingly not eligible to be a member of and does not qualify to…

Without divulging any details regarding the allegations over the death of a Gauteng man, retailer Shoprite stated that it would co-operate with the SAPS. IOL initially reported that a 13-year-old boy who was accused of stealing a chocolate had been locked in a cold store room, where he subsequently died. However, police have clarified that the victim was 33 years old. Gauteng police spokesperson Noxolo Kweza said Ratanda police had opened a case of assault common as well as an inquest docket. “This follows an alleged incident where two men accused of shoplifting were locked at the back of the store. “One of the men, aged 33, during closing time, complained of stomach aches. Paramedics were called and he was declared dead on the scene.” It is alleged that a…

Abantu Batho Congress (ABC) leader and uMvoti Local Municipality mayor Philani Mavundla says he is ready to forgo his mayoral benefits to fight for an independent state for the Zulu nation. The former eThekwini deputy mayor will face a motion of no confidence today at a special council meeting convened by the KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department. Yesterday, Mavundla said he was not bothered by the motion – he has long been prepared to leave office if anyone thought he would abandon his fight for the independence of the Zulu nation. He was not prepared to compromise his party’s position for mayoral benefits. He was not in politics for positions but because of his passion to serve people, he said. He made history in 2011 by becoming the…

Former Bafana Bafana winger Siphiwe Tshabalala has thrown his weight behind national team head coach Hugo Broos and has praised his authoritative coaching style. After a turbulent first two years as the leader of the South African football side in which he divided opinions among supporters and publicly challenged Safa, Broos has become somewhat of a darling of the nation after his team’s exploits at the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Bafana were undoubtedly the surprise package at the Afcon as they ground out a third-place finish, their highest finish in the competition for over 24 years. The 71-year-old Belgian mentor has unveiled a new-look Bafana seemingly ready to run through walls at his command. Tshabalala, who made 85 appearances for the national team between 2006 and 2017 and…

Pep Guardiola’s ability to bend the Premier League to his will was once questioned but the Manchester City manager has seen off the early doubters during a period of unprecedented dominance. Since a difficult first campaign at the Etihad in 2016/17, Guardiola has established a remarkable record that now stands at six Premier League titles in seven seasons. The Catalan has turned City into a winning machine similar to those he oversaw at Barcelona and Bayern Munich in his first years as a globe-trotting manager. The 53-year-old has now won 12 leagLue titles in 15 seasons as a senior coach across three of the toughest divisions in the world, in Spain, Germany and England. Guardiola also has three Uefa Champions League titles to his name – the joint second-highest tally…

The 2023/24 DStv Premiership season will come to its conclusion this weekend with matchday 30 taking centre stage. The end of the campaign also means frontrunners for individual honours have an opportunity to place a final stamp on their would-be awards and close out the season in style. One of those hotly contested this season has been the top goalscorer award, which, for the first time in almost five years, does not feature Mamelodi Sundowns man Peter Shalulile. In his debut season, Lucas Ribeiro led the standings for a huge chunk of the season but in the past seven or eight games was overtaken by Tshegofatso Mabasa of Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch’s Iqraam Rayners. Mabasa leads the standings with 15 strikers going into the final match day but is closely…

During the birthing season, South African storks are on overtime duty due to the high number of babies being born. With South Africa having a collective “baby brain”, there are some of the biggest financial planning considerations to factor in pre-, during- and post-pregnancy. It’s pivotal to have a holistic plan upfront that you draw up in consultation with your partner, employer, medical aid provider and financial adviser. Preparing for some of the biggest costs is a major factor in ensuring peace of mind, now and later. We outline some of the expenses to consider, but naturally, the exact amounts will vary depending on whether you’re opting for public or private services, your medical aid option, as well as the specific providers you use. Before Conception: Medical Aid Preparation:…

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been slammed by his ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s legal team over his apology for beating the singer. The rapper-turned-business mogul, 54, said he was “truly sorry” for the incident, two days after a video was released by CNN showing him launching a brutal attack on 37-year-old Ventura at a now-closed Los Angeles hotel – but hours later her lawyers said it was a self-obsessed display. The American musician, whose full name is Sean Love Combs, didn’t mention Ventura by name in his apology video, which was released on Instagram, and used it to say it was hard for him to talk about “dark” times, before telling his followers he went into therapy and rehab and sought God’s help after he battered Ventura. Meredith Firetog,…

ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe has urged Western Cape residents to vote for the party in order for it to deliver on things it has promised. Mantashe said this while he was in George on the party’s campaign trail. “1994 was the start of our journey to a better life for all, a society based on the values of justice, peace, redemption and reconciliation. This journey is far from over. More still needs to be done to lift people out of poverty and ensure human dignity of all. “Faith-Based Organisations (FBO) played a critical role in the Struggle for freedom by opposing the injustices of apartheid. Our journey towards social cohesion, solidarity and national unity continues,” he added. In the next five years, the ANC would collaborate with traditional leadership…

IT’S NOT just flowers, bubble bath and chocolates that a mom would appreciate and salivate over. Imagine a 2-night escape to Gonana Collection’s Coral Villa in Paternoster valued at R8 000. The Cape Argus is thrilled to offer one lucky winner the chance to treat their family matriarch to a memorable stay in Paternoster’s oldest fisherman’s cottage. Having undergone a restoration and renovation last year, this West Coast gem is just the spot for some R&R with an address along the quieter side of town, known as Bekbaai. With its 3-bedroom, en-suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, long fireside table, outdoor braai area and 60m walk to the beach, it is the kind of breakaway mom deserves. Coral Villa is solar-powered and serviced daily, so no need to lift a finger…

The United Rugby Championship (URC) produced some much-needed wins for the majority of South African sides in the penultimate round robin matches of this season. Decent performances from the Lions, Bulls and Stormers kept the hopes alive of having three sides in the play-offs, while the Sharks suffered a disappointing loss at home. Here, Leighton Koopman takes a look at four players who impressed this past weekend as the URC takes a break ahead of the final round in two weeks. Jordan Hendrikse (Lions) Is 12 his new role? Well, he looked so comfortable playing at inside centre that the Lions might continue with him there for the rest of his time in Johannesburg. His big build allowed him to take the ball up into contact whenever he wanted to,…

Jurgen Klopp hailed Liverpool’s fans as the “superpower of world football” after his final match as manager ended in a 2-0 win at home to Wolves on an emotional day at Anfield on Sunday. Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah scored the goals, but the game was largely a sideshow as supporters paid tribute to the German they have taken to their hearts. The charismatic 56-year-old, who announced in January that he was leaving the club, has forged a strong bond with the Anfield faithful, who gave him a rousing welcome as he emerged from the famous tunnel. The fans used cards to create giant mosaics, one simply reading “Jurgen” and another saying “danke”, with many holding scarves aloft bearing Klopp’s name during a rousing rendition of the club’s anthem…