Indholdsfortegnelse for 2024-07-02 i Cape Argus

Car accidents are scary and overwhelming ordeals. Unfortunately, they can happen at any place and time. This makes it important for drivers to equip themselves with the knowledge to cope when in a crash. It’s difficult to focus while the shock and injuries of an accident are fresh. This is why it’s crucial to know what to do, whom to contact and what steps must be taken after a crash. Knowing the crucial steps ahead of time will help you minimise uncertainty in these dreadful situations. Step 1: Know who to call to put safety first Turn the car off and make sure those in your vehicle are safe. If anyone needs urgent medical care, call emergency services by dialling 112 on your phone. This works on any cellphone network.…

South African-born superstar Tyla has added more prestigious accolades to her name. The Truth or Dare hitmaker, whose real name is Tyla Lauren Seethal, won the Best New Artist and Best International Act categories at the 2024 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards in Los Angeles in the US on Sunday. The 22-year-old missed out on the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist prize, which went to SZA, as well as the Viewers Choice Award, which was won by Beyoncé for her hit song, Texas Hold ‘Em. Tyla’s BET success comes after her Grammy win in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category for her viral hit, Water. Accepting the Best International Act Award, Tyla said: “Guys, I did not prepare anything but I just wanna say thank you so much to my…

The Pretoria High Court has ruled that the National Energy Regulator of SA’s (Nersa) decision to consider municipalities’ applications for electricity tariff hikes without the required cost studies is “unlawful and invalid”. AfriForum had filed its application in court in a bid to stop Nersa from considering the municipalities’ application to hike tariffs, and the order was granted on Friday. In a statement, AfriForum said this meant Nersa may not consider applications for electricity tariff increases from municipalities unless the required cost studies were also submitted. “As such, the court ordered that municipalities whose cost studies are absent will have to continue charging electricity tariffs based on the existing rates approved for the 2023/24 fiscal year. Municipalities’ applications for electricity tariff increases for the 2024/25 fiscal year can indeed be…

The treasurer of the SA Football Association (Safa) Cape Town Region, Wayne Weitz, has been placed on precautionary suspension. This comes after an investigation was launched into several alleged governance irregularities identified within the regional operations. Safa CT informed all local football associations (LFA), confirming Weitz’s suspension on Friday. In the statement, it said a committee led by the chairperson of the finance committee, Siviwe Tyali, investigated the alleged breaches and reported back to the regional executive committee for consideration and decision-making on June 27. “At this point, the investigation is primarily focused on assessing the adherence to financial protocols and the accuracy of reported financial activities,” the statement read. “In the interest of preserving the integrity of the ongoing investigation and to facilitate Mr Weitz’s full co-operation without…

The ANC has scheduled former president Jacob Zuma’s disciplinary hearing for July 17. The former ANC president, who now leads the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, had his membership suspended by the party in January. The hearing, which seeks to terminate Zuma’s ANC membership, postponed until after the May 29 elections, will now take place virtually. It was initially set to take place before the elections but postponed due to security concerns and fears of violence. Zuma was suspended earlier this year after he publicly announced that he would support and vote for MKP. The ANC’s position is that Zuma “expelled himself” when he made the crucial MKP announcement to back the splinter group on December 16. Zuma said on that day that he remained a member of the ANC…

A POPULAR Bellville eatery has again set the bar for their record-breaking attempts at meal creation. Based in Stikland, Annies Ladies Bar was the talk of the town when they showed off their unique 4-metre long gatsby, weighing in at a whopping 65.2kg and prepared under the watchful eye of in-house chef Michael Steyn. Owners Joe, 63, and Annie Redelinghuys, 64, also made the news in 2019 when they made and served a gigantic 79.5kg burger, which crushed the Guinness World Record of 74.6kg. The burger went on sale at the eatery for R13 950. On Saturday, the couple from Penhill invited 100 witnesses for the occasion when they laid out four specially made buns measuring 1-metre each, creating the 4-metre base. This was then layered with fried egg, calamari…

Andile Mngxitama is an interesting but controversial figure. Mngxitama, considered an intellectual, advocates uncompromisingly for land expropriation without compensation. Ever since I have known him, he’s been preaching the “return of land to blacks” gospel. Previously, he was a parliamentarian under the EFF banner. However, he did not last long, as he was at odds with the Red Berets’ leadership. He struggled to submit under the leadership of Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu. For a time, he was in the political wilderness. Then on May 29, he joined the new kid on the block, the MK Party, which won 58 seats in Parliament. Last Tuesday, the party members were sworn in as parliamentarians. Mngxitama was among them, along with former Western Cape Judge President Dr John Hlophe. A few days…

The decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to finally announce his Cabinet is a welcome development. He will no longer be the political head of all departments as has been the case. This will bring much-needed stability and the markets will appreciate it. But while this is commendable, it marks the beginning of another episode. The 2024 general election brought much drama. First, it was preceded by a series of court cases. These litigations delayed the printing of ballots. Eventually, this episode came to an end when the ballots were finally ready. In no time, there was another moment with allegations that some of the trucks transporting IEC materials were not accompanied by the SAPS, as should have been the case. This episode pitted the IEC and the ANC on the…

Are you searching for savvy ways to secure your family’s financial future? How about ways to give your children the best gift you can – a gift that not even the taxman will be able to touch? Look no further than a tax-free investment account that is accessible through most financial institutions and banks but not in the way you might be thinking. Before we get there, let’s talk about how great a tax-free investment account is. The account offers families a fantastic opportunity to grow their money without fretting about taxes nibbling away at their savings. Why the account could be a game-changer for you and your loved ones: Tax-Free Growth: You pay no tax on the growth of your investment, including capital gains, interest or dividends. Affordable Start:…

Two men who set their partners alight and left them for dead in separate incidents have been sentenced in Worcester. Ruiter Erasmus was convicted of the October 2022 murder of his partner Monica Daniels and sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment this week, while Richard Samuels, who pleaded guilty to the January 2022 murder of his wife Valencia Samuels, 38, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars. The State proved that Erasmus stabbed Daniels several times and set her alight following an argument over money which Daniels’s son had asked for. State prosecutor Amisha Ratanjie, who secured the conviction and sentence, told the court how Erasmus left Daniels with 16 stab wounds to her body. After stabbing Daniels inside a bedroom in Shrike Street, Avian Park, Erasmus set her alight…

Newly-appointed Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has promised to stop gangsterism through sport and pledged that “spinning”(drag racing) is going to be an official sport. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his long-awaited Cabinet made out of Government National Unity (GNU) partnerships, which was formed after no political party received no outright majority vote in last month’s elections. McKenzie, who from the beginning of the talks with the ANC, said he was interested in home affairs but was open to other posts. McKenzie took to social media platform X to share his plans and promised to hit the ground running. In most townships, drag racing takes place on public roads. Police view this as an llegal gathering or activity. “Spinning and stance is not a crime and you are…

DA Federal Council chair Helen Zille, said it had no information on the massive increase in national executive posts and Cabinet until President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on Sunday night. President Cyril Ramaphosa, re-elected for a second term after the ANC lost its outright majority, unveiled his new Cabinet that consists of members of the DA and various other political parties who have signed on to be part of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Ramaphosa announced an enlarged national executive of 75 people, with several government departments having two deputy ministers supporting a Cabinet minister. In an interview, Zille said the DA had no knowledge of Ramaphosa’s Cabinet configurations in totality until the president made the announcement. “I supposed everybody had to compromise a bit but we didn’t…

THE Collegians Rugby Football Club (RFC), a sporting custodian from Mitchell’s Plain, has received a much-needed financial boost thanks to Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. The club received R200 000 at the weekend after Hill-Lewis received a heartfelt motivational letter from Lentegeur ward councillor Avron Plaatjies. According to Plaatjies, the contribution is a significant milestone for the club and the community it serves. “This generous donation solidifies our dedication to youth development, providing young people with positive alternatives to the social ills in Mitchell’s Plain,” said Plaatjies. “I am incredibly proud of the Collegians Rugby Football Club and will continue to support their efforts to nurture young talent across Mitchell’s Plain.” With a rich history spanning 47 years, the club has made a profound impact on players from across…

The Proteas women displayed a lot of grind, application and determination, but India ultimately emerged triumphant as they beat South Africa by 10 wickets in the one-off Test match at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai yesterday. South Africa set India a target of 37 after following on, and the home side needed only 9.2 overs to maintain their perfect record in the tour. Laura Wolvaardt (122) needed seven runs to add to her overnight score of 93 to reach her maiden Test century. Having shown a lot of resistance with South Africa asked to follow on, the 25-year-old became the second South African centurion in the match after Sune Luus’ maiden ton on day three. The pairing of Wolvaardt and Luus put on a 190-run partnership, the highest in Proteas…

THERE is a lot of confusion about what the two-pot system is and how it will work. Fund members, remuneration practitioners, unions and other stakeholders are all seeking answers before its implementation on September 1 this year. Even fund administrators need information, albeit of a more technical nature, to ensure that they and their operations are ready in time. In this article, we’ll go over the basics and some not-so-basic concepts around the system, starting with why it’s necessary in the first place. Covid and the 30 years before it South Africans, whether employees or independent earners, typically contribute part of their monthly salary to one or other retirement fund. When they change jobs or become unemployed, any accumulated savings in their fund are paid out to them after being…

PLANS to shelve the anticipated Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (Bela Bill) as DA MP Siviwe Gwarube takes over as Minister of Basic Education have been described as an “anti-transformative” move that would need the backing of other parties in the government of national unity (GNU). This comes as the SA Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu), representing 275 000 members as the largest teachers’ union in country, also rejected Gwarube’s appointment, saying it is disappointed in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s selection. Passed by the National Assembly and awaiting the president’s assent, the bill seeks to, among others, strengthen the Department of Education’s oversight over language and admission policies that school governing bodies (SGBs) are mandated to develop; and include Grade R in compulsory basic education. While Gwarube did not reply to queries…

A former bank manager who was the mastermind behind a robbery at her workplace with the help of her estranged husband and three others has been found guilty – eight years after their arrest. Carmen Kolbee was the branch manager and team leader at Standard Bank Kuils River in Zevenwacht Mall at the time of her arrest in 2016. From Blackheath, she was arrested along with her ex- husband, Kensley Kolbee. The duo had been living together at the time of their arrest and were divorced. The State proved that Carmen had been the mastermind behind the heist that took place in November 2014, and had initially planned to steal R3 million from the bank, but only managed to get away with R520 000. Kensely had recruited three others –…

WHILE there was much disappointment around Naledi Pandor vacating her position as International Relations (IR) and Co-operation Minister, particularly around her steadfast support for the Palestinian struggle, the appointment of her successor, Ronald Lamola, has been welcomed with optimism, with experts saying this will not result in changes to to South Africa’s foreign policy. On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the list of those who would make up the new national executive under the Government of National Unity (GNU). Alvin Botes retained his position as deputy minister alongside Thandi Moraka. Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection senior researcher Na’eem Jeenah said he did not foresee any changes in foreign policy or the “general thrust of international relations” under Lamola. “First, because the minister does not, by himself, determine foreign policy. The…

India bid farewell to three of their most celebrated superstars after the victorious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday. Captain Rohit Sharma, premier batter Virat Kohli and all-rounder Ravi Jadeja all called time on their T20 International careers. It will undoubtedly usher in a new era with a host of Indian Premier League starlets waiting in the wings for their opportunity to continue the Indian legacy. Rajasthan Royals run machine Yashavi Jaiswal and Gujarat Titans captain Shubnam Gill are ready-made replacements at the top of the order for Sharma and Kohli, while India have an abundance of spin options. With the champions set to re- energise their team, how will the Proteas head into the future? In the immediate aftermath of their loss in the final,…

Former Bafana Bafana and Golden Arrows midfielder Thanduyise Khuboni has urged well-known coach Manqoba Mngqithi to leave his “comfort zone” and seek to be the main man once more. Mngqithi currently serves as the “senior coach” in the Mamelodi Sundowns technical team, working under the leadership of young bull and head coach Rhulani Mokwena. The 53-year-old tactician has been with the Chloorkop-based outfit for just over a decade now and has formed part of one of the most dominant periods of South African football, with the Brazilians ripping records apart season in, season out. Khuboni spent four seasons with Mnqgithi at Abafana Besthende and famously won the 2009/2010 MTN8 Cup with the club after demolishing Ajax Cape Town 6-0 in the final. Mngqithi has been a South African champion five…

THIRD seed Carlos Alcaraz endured an early test in his Wimbledon title defence but the Spaniard quelled the challenge of Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-2 and moved into the second round yesterday. The 21-year-old, bidding to add a fourth Grand Slam trophy to his cabinet after his maiden French Open triumph last month, dropped serve midway through a high-quality opening set before battling back to clinch it in a tiebreak. Lajal broke Alcaraz again early in the next set but the dreadlocked world number 269 was unable to make the advantage count and his opponent broke back to love immediately before pouncing again in the 11th game. With the momentum having swung, Alcaraz continued to reel off the points for a two-set lead and raised his game further…