Indholdsfortegnelse for 2022-10-05 i Cape Argus

South Africa’s former finance minister, Tito Mboweni, has had his bank account raided by hackers. This is according to a report by Sowetan Live, which alleged that a sum of about R19 000 was stolen from his bank account. “Somebody hacked into my cheque account and started taking money out. I noticed this around 7pm. “My banking app informs me when there are transactions on my account. So there were transactions that had nothing to do with me,” Mboweni was quoted as saying. Mboweni is also a former Reserve Bank governor of South Africa. He served as minister of finance in the government of President Cyril Ramaphosa from 2018 to 2021. Mboweni was the eighth governor of the South African Reserve Bank and the first black South African to…

A former Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) detective yesterday gave the court insights into the mystery surrounding what happened after murder accused Nkosinathi Khumalo was taken into custody by a traffic official, shortly after Pete Mihalik was killed in Green Point on October 30, 2018. Khumalo, Sizwe Biyela and Vuyile Maliti yesterday appeared in the Western Cape High Court where they face charges of murder, attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition for their alleged involvement in Mihalik’s assassination. Isaac Tshabalala took the stand to close a major gap in the timeline of the State’s case thus far, as Khumalo’s allegations that he was tortured by police on three occasions that day remains a disputed thorn in the State’s side. The mystery around what happened to Khumalo after he…

As load shedding woes continue to exert their grip over the country, the Western Cape is racing ahead with its implementation of the Municipal Energy Resilience (MER) initiative in a bid to combat the energy crisis, but this will not be operational for another couple of years. This was revealed in a written answer from Finance and Economic Opportunities MEC Mireille Wenger to a question asked in the legislature by DA MPL Cayla Murray, who had wanted to know what outcomes have been achieved to date as far as the MER’s implementation. Wenger said the municipal IPP procurement work under way was advancing into the implementation phase, with Stellenbosch Municipality being the first municipality to be provided with transaction advisory support for municipal procurement of up to 50MW. She said…

THE ANC Youth League has defended its recent mission to Ukraine and Russia to act as observers during referendums in Ukraine, which the DA and other political parties called a serious breach of international law and a way to attempt to legitimise Russia’s bid to annex Ukrainian territory. The recent referendums held by Russia in eastern Ukraine sought to ask citizens if they wanted their conquered territories to be incorporated into Russia. The referendums in some of the eastern and southern Ukrainian provinces on Russia’s border have been slammed as illegal and a ploy to legitimise Russia’s military occupation and its intention to annex the occupied territories by force. Last week, members of the ANCYL went to Russia as part of its observer mission and to familiarise themselves with some…

The disappearance of great white sharks along South Africa’s shores has been a controversial topic, with many speculating that they were being hunted by orcas, causing them to abandon former key habitats which has had knock-on effects for the ecosystem and shark-related tourism. New direct evidence has been captured by a helicopter and drone pilot on video, and published showing killer whales, orcas, pursuing, capturing and incapacitating great white sharks locally for the first time. The researchers fear that if this continues it will have far wider impacts on ocean ecosystems and shark populations, which already face a lot of pressure. Previous studies indicated that when killer whales were observed in an area, great white sharks often left the scene and would not return for months, illustrating a flight…

The two controversial R22m statues of former president Nelson Mandela and former ANC leader Oliver Tambo to stand at the Durban City Hall were due to sail from China yesterday. eThekwini Municipality spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela told the Independent on Saturday yesterday that, all going well, they would spend four weeks on the high seas and a further two awaiting clearance at Durban Harbour. “However, this is dependent upon many factors,” he said, adding that the Ukraine war could contribute to their possible delay, as well as congestion at Durban’s port. He said they would be erected once they were cleared. On the topic of controversial statues – the elephants by Andries Botha at Warwick Triangle, one in a state of disrepair – Mayisela said the city had engaged its…

Rassie Erasmus will get back into formal coaching and team up with Mzwandile Stick to coach the South Africa ‘A’ side in their two tour matches on the November trip to Europe. SA Rugby announced yesterday that Springbok assistant coach Stick will be the head coach of the SA ‘A’ team for their fixtures against Munster (November 10) at Thomond Park and Bristol Bears (November 17) at Ashton Gate. Erasmus will “oversee” the coaching team, which will also include a number of younger mentors such as Junior Springbok boss Bafana Nhleko, Sharks Currie Cup coach Joey Mongalo and Griquas scrum coach Wian du Preez. The Bok and SA ‘A’ squads will be announced within three weeks, and will kick off with the Test team taking on Ireland in Dublin on…

STAFF Reporter The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) and its global network of financial planning professional bodies host the sixth annual World Financial Planning Day (WFPD) on today in partnership with the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (Iosco) World Investor Week (WIW) until October 9, to promote global consumer financial literacy and resilience. In a Fireside Chat to be broadcasted on FPSB social media channels on World Financial Planning Day, FPSB CEO Noel Maye and Iosco secretary-general Martin Moloney discuss Iosco’s goals for WIW, the challenges facing members of the public as they seek to manage finances and plan for the future, and the impact that financial planning and a global community of CFP professionals can have on consumer well-being and resilience. “Financial planning plays a critical role in helping…

A group of Khayelitsha residents went up against public order police outside the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court in calling for the release of Yanga “Bara” Nyalara, who is charged with 18 counts of murder. Residents described Nyalara as their “president” and said they wanted him released as they consider him a protector in their community. Inside court, Nyalara appeared alongside Wandile Tofile and Manelisi Ngumla as a fourth accused, Lundi Zweni, was added to the charge sheet. Together they face 31 counts under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. On Tuesday, State advocate Mervyn Menigo requested a final postponement to serve the accused with an official high court indictment. The four were represented by Phindile Vepile, who told the court that Zweni was now facing the same charges that…

Former Umkhonto we Sizwe cadre turned politician Basil Kivedo, who died aged 71 on Monday, has been remembered as a selfless veteran anti-apartheid fighter who served the people of Western Cape with dedication, even after he joined the DA. Before democracy, Kivedo was jailed for underground activities as a member of Umkhonto we Sizwe and later a member of the MK War Veterans' Association. Recalling Kivedo’s history in Umkhonto we Sizwe, ANC leader in the legislature Cameron Dugmore said: “We were sad when Kivedo left the ANC, but he continued, even though he was part of another political party, to serve the people and to work on the ground.” Dugmore said the work Kivedo did in the Worcester area, the Boland and many other rural areas would not be forgotten…

EIGHTEEN schools will perform at the Liberty Promenade in Mitchells Plain next weekend. Learners from primary, high and special needs schools will exhibit their dancing, singing, musical and other talents to raise funds for their schools. The 11th edition of the annual Next Generation musical showcase is scheduled to take place on October 15, as part of the mall’s social responsibility initiatives. The theme for this year’s showcase is, “The values one can learn from the game of soccer”. A panel of judges will select the top performing schools. The winner will receive R20 000; the runner-up primary and high schools R10 000. Selected participating learners and teachers will receive additional prizes. Liberty Promenade general manager Brenda Bibby said: “The youth that participate in the Next Generation musical showcase astound…

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s pledge to stay the course and intensify his “special military operation” by unleashing a “more serious” military response against Ukraine, should not be taken lightly by global citizens. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the danger of a chemical or nuclear war has been mounting, as evidenced by Putin’s inflammatory rhetoric. The crisis between Russia and Ukraine can have far more serious consequences. Besides the thousands of Ukrainians and Russians who are already facing gross violations of human rights, countries outside their borders can also face collateral damage. Hence, it would be careless to undermine Russia’s nuclear strength. Moreover, the growing threat of a nuclear war in Ukraine and possibly in some other part of the globe in the future (increases) the chances of nuclear accidents…

It’s hard to believe that Springbok Women’s star Nadine Roos began her Test career only a year ago. The 26-year-old has recently thrilled in her performances in the 15-player code, cutting through defences with exciting attacking play from fullback. As witnessed against Spain and Japan a few months ago, she declared herself as a playmaker in words and in actions – one who can spot a gap, accelerate with exhilarating speed and unleash her teammates to convert or finish the job herself. She also participated in the World Cup Sevens in Cape Town last month, adding to her experience and repertoire. Roos and her teammates now have their sights firmly on the opening Women’s Rugby World Cup match against France on Saturday at Eden Park in Auckland (3.45am kick-off). “I…

Cricket South Africa’s Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe has pledged his full support to under-pressure Proteas T20 captain Temba Bavuma. Nkwe, who has worked closely with Bavuma over the years at the Lions and seen him strike a T20 century in the 2019 CSA T20 Challenge final that the Johannesburg side won, believes the skipper just needs more time at the crease to rediscover his form. Bavuma, who has only recently returned to the Proteas team after suffering an elbow injury in July, has managed to accumulate just three runs, which includes two successive ducks, off 19 balls at an average of one and strike-rate of 15.78 in the three-match series against India. “We know he had a hand injury, and he would have loved to be in England,” Nkwe…

Eskom’s what? That’s the question many South Africans raised when two bright sparks created the famed smartphone app, EskomSePush. The founders of the app, Dan Southwood-Wells, 37, and Herman Maritz, 35, never imagined that the service would still be in use and even more popular almost a decade later. They launched the app in 2014. The Cape Town duo recently reached a milestone when they clocked the 5 million download mark. EskomSePush is a smartphone app used to receive push notifications when load shedding is implemented, and when they will be without power. So how did EskomSePush come to fruition? Both Wells and Maritz worked at a company that builds apps for banks. “In a lot of conference calls, we discussed ‘push notifications’ (the technology that sends notifications from…

Authorities offering visitors extra protection The killing of a German tourist in Mpumalanga could bedevil the upcoming tourist season if governments issue advisories for their citizens travelling to South Africa. Tourism bodies, which are looking forward to a bumper tourist season post the Covid-19 pandemic, are getting jitters, especially after the spate of kidnappings across the country. Police in Mpumalanga launched an investigation into the attempted hijacking in which the tourist was killed. The incident took place on the R538 along Numbi Road near White River. Police said in a statement that the suspects instructed the tourists to open the doors of their vehicle. When the German tourist, who was driving, reportedly locked all the doors, one of the suspects shot him through the window. He died instantly Following the…

A Western Cape High Court judge has clarified a ruling he handed down a year ago in a case where a Robertson church leader tried to prevent three members of the congregation from being on the church board. In his October 2021 ruling, Judge Derek Wille stopped King’s Church International (KCI) board chairperson Andrew Richards from preventing Gher Rabie, Philippus Swart and Elaine Paulsen from automatically renewing their membership of the board, as per the church’s constitution. At the time, the court heard that KCI was a voluntary association that initially came into being under a different name but changed its name in 2009, and that the affairs of the church were governed by the initial constitution adopted in 2014. KCI adopted a second constitution in 2017, and the three…

South Africans with a second citizenship of Malta may be batting on a losing wicket as the EU has taken the Mediterranean island offshore tax haven to court over its so-called golden passport programme. Malta has recently been advertised to high-net-worth individual South Africans as an “investment migration destination” that provides a gateway to some of the world’s best schools and universities. Henley & Partners Private Clients Group head Dominic Volek said that the European golden visa programmes were extremely attractive for investors looking to secure premium education and employment opportunities for their children across the EU. “Malta is also an attractive option as its regulations provide for a residence path.” Last Thursday, the European Commission announced that it would refer Malta to the EU Court of Justice for its…

THE Department of Home Affairs has implemented measures to reduce the high number fraudulent marriages. Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, in response to questions tabled in Parliament by the IFP’s Petros Sithole, said 553 fraudulent marriages had been reversed since January 1, 2022. He said most of the fraudulent marriages involved foreign nationals marrying South Africans for convenience purposes. According to him, the measures to reduce the number of fraudulent marriages included the introduction of a new marriage register form (DHA-30) which required photographs and thumb prints of the couple for verification purposes. “The department requires prospective couples to make an appointment with the nearest front office to verify their marital status and to subject themselves for brief interviews prior to registration of the marriage,” Motsoaledi said. According to…

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City has decided to incentivise low power use at peak times to reduce the strain on its systems. Hill-Lewis made the announcement on Monday, saying the initiative was but one of the City’s projects to protect its customers from the impact of load shedding. He said the City had issued a tender in which customers would be rewarded for reducing their power use at a given time so City-supplied customers could be protected from load shedding. “This initiative is part of our demand response plan to mitigate load shedding while we work on getting new sources on board to end load shedding over time. “Our Cape Town power heroes will be key in the City’s load-shedding protection efforts,” Hill-Lewis said. Explaining how…

Nearly 50% of spinal cord injuries reported to the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) were due to interpersonal violence – such as gunshot wounds and stabbings. This was revealed following a visit by Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo to the Lentegeur-based facility. The 240-bed facility treats and rehabilitates persons with stroke or head injuries, spinal cord injuries and amputations, and has 78 beds allocated to persons with spinal cord injuries. The remaining spinal injury cases were from motor vehicle accidents, falls, TB spine, and other traumatic and non-traumatic accidents. Spinal cord injury is caused by full or partial damage to the spinal cord, resulting in loss of function below that level. The higher the damage to the spinal cord, the more function is lost. Loss of function can include challenges to…

Nothing happens in former French colonies without the knowledge of France. Yesterday’s coup in Ouagadougou is not a surprise to many of us. Burkina Faso military leader Paul-Henri Damiba has been deposed in the country’s second coup in a year, as army Captain Ibrahim Traore took charge, dissolving the transitional government and suspending the constitution. Traore said on Friday evening that a group of officers had decided to remove Damiba due to his inability to deal with a worsening armed uprising. The captain was previously head of Special Forces unit “Cobra” in the northern region of Kaya. It is the second takeover in eight months for the West African state. Damiba overthrew former president Roch Kabore. Burkina Faso has been struggling to contain rebel groups, including some said to be…

Two late goals earned Sekhukhune United a hard-fought 2-0 win over 10-man Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium yesterday. The first goal came after Elias Mokwana received a pass from Linda Mntambo, with Mokwana taking advantage of the space offered to him by the Pirates defence and produced a cool finish, which beat Richard Ofori in goal for the Sea Robbers. Ofori then gifted Sekhukhune their second goal in second-half stoppage time as he came off his line, before losing the ball to Vusumzi Mncube, who slotted home. Pirates, utilising a 3-4-1-2 formation, dominated the early proceedings as far as possession went. It took Pirates just one minute to create their first attack as Goodman Mosele and Thabiso Monyane combined. The latter struck at goal with his weaker left foot,…

Erling Haaland’s goal-scoring achievements at the age of 22 are unmatched by any other player, according to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who urged the Norwegian to keep improving. Haaland has scored 17 goals in 10 competitive games for City since joining from Borussia Dortmund, where he struck 86 times in 89 matches. He has scored a hat-trick in each of City’s past three home Premier League games, and became the quickest player to reach 25 Champions League goals with an acrobatic winner against Dortmund three weeks ago. “At his age, no one can compete with him,” Guardiola said yesterday on the eve of his team’s home match against FC Copenhagen. “The numbers speak for themselves. “Inside, on the pitch, in the locker room, we see things that are not…