Indholdsfortegnelse for 2024-07-09 i Mercury

Anglo American has been trading weaker on the JSE in the past seven days, a period in which the diversified resources firm has been rocked by an explosion incident at its Australian Grosvenor coal mine which, according to analysts, it is readying up to dispose of for an estimated $5 billion (R90.5bn). At the end of last month, Anglo American said that it had suspended production at the Queensland Grosvenor steel-making coal mine following an underground coal gas ignition incident on June 29. The group announced plans to break up its assets in May, including divestment of its steel-making coal after BHP withdrew its bid for the London and JSE-listed firm. Anglo American’s plans for the disposal of the steel-making coal assets in Queensland, Australia, had been drawn back by…

When it comes to cooking oils, it is essential to make informed choices based on scientific evidence. Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil and coconut oil are among the best options for cooking, offering health benefits and stability when heated. On the other hand, vegetable oil, canola oil and palm oil should be consumed sparingly due to their potentially negative effects on health. Fats play an essential role in your health. Incorporating healthy fats into meals and snacks can improve nutrient absorption, promote heart health, and help boost your food’s flavour and satiety factor. Choosing the right cooking oil is crucial for maintaining a healthy diet. While some oils provide essential nutrients and offer health benefits, others can be detrimental to our well-being. Oil can be considered unhealthy when…

Key committees that make up the governance structure in the eThekwini Municipality could soon be led by the opposition parties as part of a working arrangement between the ANC and opposition parties to co-govern the municipality. The ANC has indicated that it is willing to relinquish control of some of the committees to the other parties. This is part of a deal to vote with the ANC to elect a new mayor tomorrow. The ANC’s Cyril Xaba is expected to be elected as mayor. The City has about six committees – four are chaired by ANC members in the executive committee, one by the NFP and one has a vacancy. Political analysts have singled out two committees, economic development and planning, and the human settlement and infrastructure services (HSI) committees,…

BE TODAY the adult you’d want your child to become. Negotiate deals, resolve conflicts, compromise, in exactly the manner you hope your child does when he/she is an adult. Powerful learning happens by experience and observing, but it’s more than that. Your personal transformations will shape and “lift” your family beyond the power of role-modelling. How you are, sets the path for how your children will (likely) be. Use money, save money, leverage resources in the manner you hope your child will one day utilise resources. Attitudes, actions are yeast-like. Behaviours shape and become the norm. Treat your parents in the manner you hope your adult children will treat you in your advancing years and then expect nothing more or less. Love, serve your siblings and their families so your…

FIVE more journalists were targeted and killed in that hapless, helpless, godforsaken and man-forgotten strip of Palestine this weekend. Another 30 victims bombed out of their brains. Ongoing slaughter goes on. Nobody cares. Nobody notices. The Pal estinian population gets exponentially decimated daily. If there’s no ceasefire soon, somebody has already statistically worked out that the combined effect of brutality, disease, famine, lack of medical attention could cause every man, woman and child to disappear within another 12 months. This international attitude of sheer, long-term arrogance, impudence and deliberate ignorance has gradually reached close to a peak and now reeks of a very sad but organic reaction termed “immunity”. Our senses have been numbed over this issue. Our brain capacity is saturated. Everybody is now looking to the other usual…

WEARING a condom can never be a mitigating factor to warrant a lesser sentence for rape – especially if the victim is a child. This is according to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, who turned down the appeal lodged by convicted rapist Thomas Malesa against the life imprisonment sentence meted out to him for raping a 12-year-old child. He was earlier sentenced by the Benoni Regional Court, but is now complaining that his sentence is shockingly high. According to him a sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment would have been more fair. Malesa was 44-years-old in 2017 when he raped the child. He overheard her conversing with a friend, saying she wanted to own a memory card in order to play gospel music. On the day of the incident, he invited…

Just a month after a devastating tornado swept through some parts of KwaZulu-Natal, most schools are set to reopen after the winter break, with the Department of Education providing mobile classrooms to schools where repairs are still being carried out. The tornado in KZN left a trail of destruction, uprooting trees, claiming 12 lives and leaving more 7 000 households affected in the province, with damage estimated at more than R1.3 billion. OThongathi was the worst hit, with eight lives lost and more than 3 100 homes completely destroyed. More than 20 schools in KZN were affected, with Seatides Combined School and Sandfields Primary School in oThongathi suffering the worst destruction. KZN Department of Education spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi said that the Grade 10, 11 and 12 pupils of Seatides Combined…

IN THE last four months liberal democracy has seen a resurgence in India, South Africa, the UK and France both in form and substance, which simply reinforces the Churchillian axiom that “democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others that have been tried.” There is a neo-colonialist misconception, erroneously perpetuated over the centuries by largely western cohorts of intellectuals and academia supported by self-serving politicians and interest groups, that democracy is an exclusive western concept at the expense of any other system of government and shaped by prevailing assumptions of the moral and physical superiority of the Semitic and Aryan races, hence the so-called notion of the Graeco-Judeo-Christian ethic. The rubrics of accountability, consultation, checks and balances, civility, public service and delivery in systems of…

Israeli forces bombarded Gaza early yesterday and columns of tanks advanced into the heart of the city from different directions in what residents said was one of the heaviest attacks in the Palestinian territory since the start of the war. The Gaza Civil Emergency Service said it believed dozens of people were killed but emergency teams were unable to reach them because of ongoing offensives in Daraj and Tuffah in the east and Tel Al-Hawa, Sabra and Rimal further west. Residents said areas in Gaza City, which lies in the north of the Gaza Strip, had been bombed throughout the night into the early morning hours. Several multi-floor buildings have been destroyed, they added. One Israeli tank thrust pushed people towards the western road near the Mediterranean, residents said. The…

BELFAST: Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised yesterday to secure an improved agreement with the EU on post-Brexit trading rules and revamp the “botched deal” signed by former premier Boris Johnson. Speaking in Belfast, Starmer said his new government would first need to implement changes under the current agreement to build trust with the EU. Labour has ruled out rejoining the EU single market or customs union but has said it is possible to remove some trade barriers with the 27-nation bloc. Starmer described the British economy as “in a bad state”, saying his new government would bring about change. | Reuters…

PARIS: The Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN report said yesterday, as escalating clashes there fuel fears of a new all-out conflict. Uganda denied involvement, saying it was co-operating closely with Congolese government forces. The UN has long accused Rwanda of backing the M23, which has repeatedly seized large parts of eastern Congo, allegations Rwanda denied. Congo has been riven by conflict for years. Uganda and Rwanda invaded in 1996 and 1998 and the Tutsi-led M23 rebels have been waging a fresh insurgency in Congo’s east since 2022. | Reuters…

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown has praised the “amazing” midfield partnership of Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel, with their extreme physicality providing a sound attacking platform for the team. The former All Black flyhalf pointed out that the midfield partnership of Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel is the most-capped in international rugby. “Both are world-class players and as skilful as they are physical,” Brown said. “It is pretty amazing that they are the world’s most experienced midfield combination. I always want to push the players around what they can achieve on attack and they want to soak up more knowledge. “Jesse has worked so hard off the field to get better in every facet of the game and we saw a lot of examples of him being a…

Sergio Perez is under more pressure than ever at Formula One champions Red Bull after the Mexican failed to score any points for the third weekend in five races. Perez, overall runner-up last year to teammate Max Verstappen, has taken only 15 points from his past six races and has fallen to sixth in the championship at the halfway point of the season. “Of course he’s under pressure. That’s normal in Formula One and when you’re under-delivering that pressure only mounts,” team boss Christian Horner said after Perez started from the pit lane in Sunday’s British Grand Prix and finished 17th. Triple world champion Verstappen, winner of seven races this year and now 84 points clear of McLaren’s Lando Norris, was second. Perez’s blank meant resurgent McLaren outscored Red Bull…

Young sensation Dewald Brevis quickly rose to fame after a breathtaking ICC Under-19 World Cup where he scored an impressive 506 runs in six matches in the 2022 edition and the highest by any South African at that level. The 21-year-old, whose biggest goal is to make his country proud by winning the World Cup with the Proteas, is one of the brightest young talents around the world. He has been a huge part of the Mumbai Indians development plans since 2022, and he has also recently been part of South Africa’s Test team plans. After the U19 World Cup, Brevis has made a name for himself in the T20 format in the different leagues around the world. His aggression and fearless approach to the game has made him…

A RECENT study in Nature Mental Health has revealed that eating a well-rounded diet can boost brain health, sharpen mental functions and elevate moods. Conducted by a team at the University of Warwick, the research highlights the critical impact of our dietary choices on both physical and brain health. By examining the eating habits of 181 990 individuals from the UK Biobank and conducting health assessments such as cognitive tests, blood work, brain scans and genetic analysis, the study offers fresh perspectives on how our food intake affects our overall health. Participants’ food preferences were gathered through an online survey and categorised into 10 groups, including alcohol, fruits, and meats. The researchers then employed a sophisticated type of AI, known as machine learning, to sift through the expansive data.…

Tourism bodies have urged the provincial government to change the perception of KwaZulu-Natal being a “broken province” and send a message that it is open for business to attract more international visitors. They say that they would like to see the success of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, which boosted the hospitality and tourism sector, sustained and the Springboks versus Ireland Test match on Saturday is a prime opportunity to showcase the province. The match is expected to attract more than 20 000 international visitors or almost half of the 52 000 spectators who are attending the big game. There has been a drop in the number of international tourists coming to KZN with the 2021 July unrest and the 2022 floods which damaged infrastructure, cited as reasons for a…

All roads led to Greyville for Africa’s biggest and most prestigious horse- racing event, the Hollywood Bets Durban July. Age is no problem for it. At 128, it is still the star performer on the South African tourism calendar, attracting people from all over the continent. The Durban July is no more just a horse-racing event but also a grand social event where celebrities wine and dine on the sumptuous spreads, and fashionistas parade in their eye-catching outfits in the perfect July weather, competing with the four-legged fillies for the cameraman’s attention. There is something special about the Durban July. It draws people from all walks of life, from the addicted punter who will not miss the Durban July for the world to the once-a-year chancer who dreams of a…

IT APPEARS that the ANC is blind and deaf to the dangers that continue to threaten its very existence as a force in South African politics, and have led to it losing so much support. One stark example is its step-aside rule which clearly states that any ANC member who is criminally charged should step aside from any position they occupy and must not even wait for the party to order them to do so. But what is the reality on the ground? This rule is brazenly being flouted left, right and centre and the party is doing nothing to act. The latest example is the serious criminal charges of gender-based violence brought against an executive member of the ANC Youth League in the Free State, one Phiwe Mathe, who…

A STAGGERING R50 million bequeathed to Stellenbosch University (SU) in a donor’s last will and testament has been earmarked for bursaries for financially- disadvantaged students in the faculty of theology and the department of music. “We always talk about the transformative power of giving and here we have it in action,” said Karen Bruns, senior director of development and alumni relations at SU. “The donor opted to remain anonymous and though we would have loved to publicly name and honour a person with such foresight, we will respect their wishes. “We are however incredibly grateful. This wonderful gift of education will undoubtedly leave a legacy,” said Bruns. According to Hugo Steyn, acting director of Principal Giving at SU, the R50m will be allocated for bursaries for financially-disadvantaged undergraduate and postgraduate…

The City of Durban has just wrapped up another spectacular Durban July weekend, showcasing the perfect amalgamation of horse racing, fashion, entertainment and tourism. While at its core, the Durban July is a prestigious horse-racing event attracting top horses and jockeys, it has evolved into a cultural phenomenon that draws fashion enthusiasts, tourists and entertainers from across the country. The Durban July holds a special place in the city’s calendar, shining a spotlight on Durban and all it has to offer. It serves as a catalyst for economic growth, providing a significant boost to hotels, restaurants, BnBs, and businesses that directly or indirectly benefit from the influx of visitors during this period. It is crucial to recognise and protect events like the Durban July, not only for their economic impact…

Leaders of Nato member states arrive in Washington this week intent on deepening support for Ukraine but will find themselves facing another kind of challenge: how to navigate the possible return of former US president Donald Trump. Host Joe Biden fumbled a June 27 debate, boosting Trump in the polls ahead of a November 5 election that could upend Washington’s foreign policy. Nato leaders also confront political uncertainty in Europe, with paralysis looming in France after gains for left and far right parties, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition weakened after a poor showing in European Parliament elections. The Nato summit, which starts today, was meant to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a Cold War-era alliance that has found new purpose in opposing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.…

Russia launched a barrage of missiles on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a rare daytime attack yesterday, killing at least 20 people across the country and hitting a key children’s hospital, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian forces fired more than 40 missiles targeting different cities and damaging infrastructure, commercial and residential buildings in different Ukrainian cities. Kyiv city authorities said seven people were killed and at least 25 wounded in the strike on the capital. In Kryviy Rih, the native city of Zelenskyy, 10 people were killed and 31 injured, said mayor Oleksandr Vilkul. Another three people died in Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine when missiles hit an industrial facility, said Donestk regional governor. Russia has denied targeting civilians. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attack on…

MUMBAI: Heavy rains flooded roads and railway lines yesterday in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of schools and colleges. Just ahead of the morning rush hour, 300mm of rain lashed the city of 12 million in six hours, civic officials said. More heavy showers were forecast, accompanying a high tide of 4.4m in the coastal city. Mumbai commuters waded through knee-deep water that partially submerged vehicles in many areas, while traffic clogged the city’s Eastern and Western Express highways. In Bihar state in the east, separate lightning strikes killed 12 people, taking the toll from such incidents to 20 since the start of July. | Reuters…

HOUSTON: Hurricane Beryl made landfall yesterday in the southern US state of Texas, where some residents were evacuated over warnings of flooding and power outages. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Beryl hit the town of Matagorda with wind speeds of 130km/h. The National Weather Service issued a tornado alert for parts of Texas including Houston. Several areas of the Texas coast were under hurricane and storm warning. The NHC said rainfall of up to 38cm was expected in parts of Texas, warning that it could cause flash flooding. Beryl left at least seven dead after it tore through the Caribbean and Venezuela last week. | AFP…

Nasreddine Nabi’s choice of backroom staff at Kaizer Chiefs won’t stop the club from rediscovering its identity, instead it will enhance it, according to the club’s marketing director, Jessica Motaung. Chiefs announced revered 58-year-old tactician Nabi as their new coach last night, ending widespread speculation. But while Nabi was unveiled in a social media post, linking up with the team for the first time on tour in Türkiye, some of his lieutenants had long arrived at the Taung Village. Nabi’s technical team is made up of Fernando Da Cruz and Khalil Ben Youssef (both assistants), Ilyes Mzoughi (goalkeeper coach), Majdi Safi (conditioning) and Ayman Makroud (analyst). But while that shows the trust Nabi has in the quintet, a discerning supporter is concerned about the lack of a local-based staffer who…

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup kicks off in just under three months and the Proteas Women – without a permanent coach – find themselves on the verge of winning their three-match T20 series away against India. Having won the first match by 12 runs, the no-result in the second match has put them in a great position on the road to Bangladesh. South Africa have lost the ODI series and one-off Test match, and the third and final T20 encounter, set to be hosted at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today, will be the last match of the tour. There will be a lot on the line for both sides. South Africa have a golden chance to redeem their tour, while India will want a win to draw…

Workers at Ford South Africa plants across the country went back to the production lines yesterday following a Labour Court ruling temporarily stopping a strike by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa). At least 3 000 workers affiliated to Numsa went on strike on Thursday for not having received bonuses, pointing out that Ford globally made substantial profits. According to Numsa’s national spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, the strike brought production at the vehicle-maker which produces more than 700 vehicles a day to a halt. The Labour Court upheld an application to interdict the strike, which meant any further strike action would have been considered unlawful. In a statement issued by Numsa secretary-general Irvin Jim, the union said there would be a further hearing on August 28 to determine…

South African actress Connie Ferguson is expanding her brand, having recently launched a new collection of beauty and hair products. The actress known for The Queen took to Instagram to announce the new collection of Connie products. The brand started with a body lotion and has expanded into body care, haircare, face care, nutrition and activewear. “Haircare made in Africa, for Africa. Connie is proud to bring to you expert haircare products specially formulated to give you great hair and the confidence to go out and do you. “Suitable for wigs, weaves, braids and natural hair, our products contain no harmful chemicals, no chlorines and no sulphites that can cause damage,” reads the statement from the brand. In an interview with True Love, the actress said the relaunch of…

WE all love a good meal but when it comes to living a more ethical and sustainable lifestyle, our diet is a key factor. Sometimes, eating sustainably is difficult, but even if you do not jump in with both feet, every bit helps. Do what you can afford, what you believe in, and what is easiest for you. In many cases, eating more sustainably means eating cheaper, fresher foods: keep reading to see what you can do. Meal plan Meal planning can help you follow a healthier diet by putting you in control of exactly what you are going to eat and letting you make intentional, nourishing food choices that align with your health goals. Creating a detailed list of what you need at the store keeps food spending on…

While the rest of the country is enjoying a much-needed reprieve from load shedding, businesses and residents in Pietermaritzburg are bearing the brunt of a four-day power outage that has left them facing financial ruin. According to the Msunduzi Municipality acting municipal manager Sabelo Hlela, the outage has been caused by the vandalism of 33kV and 11kV cables between Retief and Archbell at the City Centre Taxi Rank sub-station. According to the locals, generator noise can be heard around the stores in the Pietermaritzburg CBD. Hlela said pre-repair testing has been conducted, jointing works are in progress, and cable repairs are under way, including the draining of oil, vacuuming, and pressurising of oil. A business owner in the Pietermaritzburg CBD, Dawood Essop, said it has been four days without power,…

NASA volunteers spent more than a year in a simulated Mars bunker at Houston, Texas, according to Sky News. They recently completed their mission after 378 days. Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell and Nathan Jones are now free. Speaking at a news conference after they were allowed back into the world, Selariu said that bringing life to Mars was the “one thing dearest to my heart”. She said her “beloved friends and family have always been there when I needed them” and she would “always have them in my heart and in my memory wherever I go”. Over that time, the volunteers simulated Mars mission operations, including “Marswalks”. They also grew and ate their own vegetables including tomatoes, peppers and leafy greens. They maintained their equipment and lived under…

“WHERE did the Muslim population of India and Pakistan come from?” Ebrahim Essa asks in his letter, “Beware of education that indoctrinates”, in The Mercury on July 5. Is he having another attack of identity confusion? Maybe I can help sort it out by reminding him of previous crises. At first when people like him followed the indentured Indians to South Africa, they were Arabs. Then they became Aprowallas. Subsequentl,y they became Indian Muslims, but some secretly wanted a separate Bantustan type of arrangement as long as they could distance themselves from other Indians. They supported the two state theory of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Some took part in the liberation struggle in this country. After democracy, they became Arabs again, sometimes Iranians, Iraqis, Afghans, Pakistanis, “the East”, Asians, and of…

THE UK Labour Party’s landslide victory over the Conservatives has ended many years of Tory abuse. However, the election win was not only for the Labour Party. Voters, from all walks of life sent a strong message to Labour by also electing many independent candidates. A substantial number of British voters voted for independent candidates, most likely due to the genocide in Gaza, as evidenced from the number of pro-Palestine candidates to win seats. This voting pattern shows the desire for political transformation and change, and a substitute to the war-mongering parliamentarians like former prime minister Tony Blair who with former US president George W Bush fully participated in the illegal invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. Labour’s decisive victory does not mean it will be smooth sailing for the new…

A MAN who was more than three years ago suddenly stripped of his South African citizenship by Home Affairs, and lost his job as a result, turned to the court for a final interdict to force the department to unblock his ID document. The applicant, only identified as FS, told the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, of the hardships he has encountered after home affairs simply took away his citizenship in April 2021, based on unverified claims that he is actually a Zimbabwe national. He said his life has been a nightmare since, as he cannot travel, he is now unemployed and he cannot even receive a social grant. This, while FS said he had obtained his smart South African ID card decades ago, he married a South African woman and…

UNISA has slammed a news article about an alleged Artificial Intelligence (AI) “cheating scandal” as sensationalism aimed at tarnishing the image of the institution. This comes after reports of a new wave of cheating through AI and ChatGPT, flagged by the university after scores of students were said to have cheated using the new technology. It was reported that the exam scripts of hundreds of Unisa students had been flagged as “disciplinary cases” after it was discovered that artificial intelligence (AI) tools, which were banned for the assessment, were allegedly used. However, in a statement on Friday, Unisa slammed the publication for characterising a new challenge as a cheating scandal, saying the headline was misleading and the story lacked facts. “The university takes exception to the misleading headline, which is…

OUR democracy is facing threats we have not witnessed in our recorded history. We were warned by many, on numerous occasions, of the mortal danger that the deadly quest for power posed to our democracy. We are witnessing political brinkmanship on a frightening scale that will be embedded in our collective memories and recorded in history books for generations to come. The war for truth is now to preserve our democracy. Over the past 27 years, two unwritten norms have preserved our rainbow nation’s political system: mutual toleration, in which parties accept each other as legitimate rivals, and forbearance, in which politicians exercise restraint in using their institutional powers. The defiant attitude of all parties destroyed the sacred accord in an earth-shattering political egg-dance. The role played by those…

France faced an unsettling political vacuum yesterday after snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron to reshape the political landscape failed to clear a path to a new government. The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) won most seats in Sunday’s second-round parliamentary vote, beating both Macron’s centrists and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN). But no group wields an outright majority and no obvious candidate for prime minister has emerged. Many in France were overjoyed by the outcome, and cheering crowds gathered in eastern Paris to celebrate Le Pen’s defeat, but potentially divisive talks on forming a new government were just beginning, three weeks before Paris hosts the Olympics. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal visited the Elysee Palace to submit his resignation to Macron, but was asked to remain in…

Senegalese President and West Africa’s Ecowas facilitator Bassirou Diomaye Faye called yesterday for dialogue and peaceful reconciliation with three countries that recently split from the bloc. The military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso broke away from the Economic Community of West African States earlier this year and formed a confederation of their own at the weekend. Ecowas heads of state met in Abuja and deplored the “lack of progress in interactions” with Burkinabe, Malian and Nigerien authorities, who came to power in a series of recent coups. The three countries’ decision to leave was fuelled in part by their accusation that France was manipulating Ecowas and not providing enough support for anti-jihadist efforts. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have called their withdrawals “irreversible”. Ecowas appointed Senegal’s president as…

WASHINGTON: Boeing said yesterday that it had reached a deal with the US Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes, which court papers show would see the aviation giant plead guilty to fraud. The agreement comes after prosecutors concluded Boeing flouted an earlier settlement addressing the disasters, in which 346 people were killed in Ethiopia and Indonesia more than five years ago. Families of crash victims filed an objection to the deal, arguing that it “unfairly makes concessions to Boeing that other criminal defendants would never receive.” Court papers said the company had agreed to plead guilty. | AFP…

NEW DELHI: Indian lawyers and activists are urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to put on hold three sets of new criminal laws, arguing they will increase litigation in an already overburdened justice system and give excessive powers to police. The new laws, in force since July 1, expand police powers on pre-trial detention of an accused and introduce the death penalty for gang-rape of women aged under 18, among other provisions. They also mandate judges to issue written rulings within 45 days after a trial ends and for charges to be framed within 60 days of the first court hearing in a case. Lawyers fear old cases could drag on. | Reuters…

The Springboks’ refereeing advisor, Jaco Peyper, has poured cold water on the international criticism that the Springbok Bomb Squad is dangerous and not in the spirit of the game. During the last World Cup, the Boks’ use of close to a second pack of forwards off the bench attracted criticism in some quarters, notably from former Scotland coach Matt Williams, and it has been revived after the Bomb Squad detonated in a set scrum late in the first Test at Loftus on Saturday to earn the Boks a penalty try. Peyper pointed out that Ireland used a similar split between forwards and backs on the bench in this year’s Six Nations. “I think the law is pretty clear you can do it,” Peyper said. “I don’t think that makes it…