Indholdsfortegnelse for 2023-01-24 i Cape Argus

As an artist it is important to put yourself out there in order to obtain your dreams – nothing is achieved by sitting around waiting in the corner. Celso Fabbri, a musician from Gqeberha, has taken that philosophy and used it to make his dreams come true. Coming from a small town often creates a challenge for artists wanting to make it on a national scale, but Celso Fabbri isn’t letting this stop him from establishing himself in the cut-throat entertainment industry. The national lockdown was a tough time for many artists, but Fabbri used the time to enhance his skills as a DJ. He played at Black Impala Tshisanyama in “GQ”, as Gqeberha has become popularly known, and learned how to play like a proper DJ. His momentum did…

Tributes are pouring in for radio legend and “Voice of e.tv” Bongani Njoli. Njoli, from Langa, passed away at around 11am on Sunday from health issues. The 52-year-old enjoyed brief stints at radio stations including UCT Radio, Good HopeFM, Heart 104.9fm and Magic 828 AM. But he was best known for being the voice of e.tv’s promotions. Who can forget that famous voice saying: “Be free, only on e” and “Friday action night” among other catchphrases? Njoli’s partner of 21 years, Sharon Lause Mrawuli, said he leaves behind his 24-year-old daughter, Tembisa Bavuma. Mrawuli said Njoli had been “forgotten” in recent years. She added: “I will miss his voice, of course, his smile too. He was my only friend, we hung out a lot together and listen to his old-school…

A forty-YEAR-OLD man was arrested yesterday when he handed himself over to the Lingelethu police after the fatal stabbing of an SAPS captain. Police spokesperson, Zinzi Hani, said police were alerted to the stabbing of Siphumeza Lusasa, 37, of the Muizenberg SAPS Support Services, at Spine Road behind the Lingelethu police station in Khayelitsha, at about 9.40pm on January 21. “It is reported that Lusasa was on standby duties at the time of the incident. It is alleged that the officer was involved in an argument with a lady where the suspect who is the boyfriend to the lady attacked the officer and stabbed him multiple times. “A member of the public who was on the scene, transported the officer to Khayelisha hospital where he was unfortunately declared dead on…

An EXTENSIVE search and investigation is continuing into the mystery of a woman who is suspected to have gone into the water at Camps Bay beach on Saturday evening, leaving all her belongings behind, and never returned. The mystery woman was seen by passers-by going into the water but not coming out. She left behind a beach towel, a dress, a hat, and a bag with personal belongings which contained nothing that identified her. The National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI) Bakoven station commander Luke van Riet said they were called to the beach on Saturday at around 11pm to assist the police in a search for the woman. This was after police received witness claims that at around 8.30pm, an unidentified white woman, believed to be between 45 and 50…

High-profile fugitive Atul Gupta’s attempts to have a new South African passport issued to him have been dealt a blow after the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, ruled the wealthy businessman “is a fugitive from justice and therefore does not qualify for a South African passport”. “Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi welcomes the North Gauteng High Court judgment delivered on Friday, January 20, which confirmed that Atul Gupta is a fugitive from justice and therefore does not qualify for a South African passport, as the department had contended,” said Siya Qoza, Motsoaledi’s spokesperson. On September 25, 2018, having fled South Africa during the advent of the Gupta Leaks, Atul Gupta approached the consul-general of South Africa in Dubai to apply for a passport. “The department rejected this application…

I do not want to South Africa any more, I want to Azania (Makhafula Vilakazi in Words). There are several ways in which one can analyse the problem of racism in South Africa. One can look at the recurring racist incidents such as the white woman who said that black men have to be banned and killed and that black women should have their uteruses cut out. And most recently, the white men who attacked young black boys in a pool. There is a symptomatic way of thinking which focuses on the manifestation of the problem rather than treating its fundamental cause. Another way is a radical one which instead of emphasising the symptoms of a problem, focuses on the fundamental root of the problem. The criminalisation of racism is…

TS Galaxy, the Premiership draw kings, are hoping to achieve the rare feat of beating Mamelodi Sundowns twice in a season. Galaxy have replaced Swallows FC as South Africa’s club that will more likely than not draw their matches. Galaxy have drawn 10 of their 17 matches to date in the league this campaign. Previously, Swallows set the benchmark with 20 draws in 30 matches. Last August, Galaxy stunned all and sundry by beating Sundowns at their Loftus Versfeld fortress. After Lifa Hlongwane scored the goal just past the half-hour mark, the star-studded Sundowns team were unable to land the equaliser in the remaining hour’s play. The defeat was one of two the Brazilians have suffered this season in the league. Galaxy's German coach Saed Ramovic is hoping lightning can…

Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard, British media reported yesterday, after a poor run of form that has left the Premier League club in a relegation battle. Lampard’s last game in charge was Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at West Ham United, which kept them second-bottom of the table on 15 points after 20 games, two points below the safety zone. The Merseyside team had been struggling under the former England international, having last won a league game in October when they beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at home. Lampard was appointed by Everton in January 2022 after he managed Chelsea from 2019-2021 and Derby County in the second tier in 2018/19. The 44-year-old was sacked as Chelsea manager in January 2021, having returned to the west London club where he holds the…

Last year was a particularly triumphant one for Simphiwe Dana. After weathering the storm from her acrimonious split with Universal Music Group Africa, Dana came back firing on all cylinders. “The year 2022 was one of regaining all that was lost due to Covid,” Dana told IOL Entertainment. “Remember, artists didn’t work for almost a year. Some got lost in the process, but others, like me, found a renewed verve for their work.” Among her highlights, which notably included a stellar performance at the DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival, was the launch of her new show titled Moya, which means spirit. After a successful showing last year, it is set for a return to the Joburg Theatre from March 3 to 5. “Moya is a spiritual journey that…

World-renowned Irish singer Ronan Keating is set to embark on a brief tour to South Africa in March, with shows at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria. Citadel, the specialist wealth management company which has a long-standing relationship with Keating, will be bringing him to the country as it does annually as part of its mission to raise funds for South African charities alongside golf legend Gary Player. Keating, 45, has enjoyed a successful career since he emerged as co-lead singer of an Irish boyband Boyzone in 1993, alongside Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately. After embarking on a solo career, his debut, self-titled album, released in August of 2000, shot to number one on the UK Album Charts and featured two number…

The trial of the sex trafficking trio, Edward Ayuk, his wife Leandre, and his brother, Yannick, continues in the Western Cape High Court. The trial took an unprecedented turn when another State witness, Monday Daniels, testified that he knew nothing about the Ayuks’ dealings or that he ever participated in the trade of “sex for drugs”. It is alleged that the trio benefited financially from the service of women they moved to the city, and took the money they made from selling themselves to unknown men. Daniels testified that although he might have allowed certain women (the victims) into his home and on to his property, he had no idea the Ayuks were running a brothel from their Brooklyn home. He said he had been living and working in the…

The Committee for the Section 194 Inquiry into Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office will today meet for the first time this year before hearings expected to resume as scheduled on January 30. Committee spokesperson Rajaa Azzakani said members would be briefed on correspondence before the committee and also discuss housekeeping matters during the virtual meeting. The committee was forced to adjourn on December 5 after it emerged that its anticipated witness, Zambian public protector Caroline Zulu-Sokoni, was not available to testify because she had just been appointed as a judge and as such required Zambian government clearance. On November 24, the Zambian Independent Observer newspaper reported that President Hakainde Hichilema had appointed Zulu-Sokoni a judge of the high court subject to ratification. Mkhwebane’s senior counsel, Dali Mpofu,…

It WAS cheers and tears as family, friends and co-workers celebrated the life of International Domestic Worker Federation (IDWF) leader Myrtle Witbooi at the AGS church in N1 City, Goodwood. Witbooi, 75, died on January 16 after her long struggle with bone cancer. Gathered in her honour, united by the vision she had and lived her life working towards, the “comrades” took turns sharing the lovely encounters they had with her. Sharing her tribute, all the way from Jamaica, member of the IDWF Shirley Pryce said: “You fought for women and children and if it was up to you no one would have been left behind. You have definitely changed the world as far as domestic workers are concerned and you have left us speechless with no time to prepare…

David Miller has represented 18 T20 franchises and one The Hundred team across his career. That’s plenty of different jerseys and badges, and along with it each team has its own culture and identity. It’s a career path that he chose a long time ago – the life of a T20 freelancer. But that’s why Miller cherishes every opportunity he gets to return to the Proteas national team. For him, it’s an identity; an opportunity to plug into a world that he’s wanted to be a part of since he was a little boy. “It has always been my dream to play for my country, and I remember watching it (the Proteas) on TV and meeting the players,” Miller said ahead of the three-match ODI series against England later this…

A ruthless Novak Djokovic ominously warned yesterday his hamstring injury was on the mend after his “best day so far” at the Australian Open as he surged into a 13th Melbourne Park quarter-final. The Serbian fourth seed demolished Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena to move a step closer to a 10th Australian title and 22nd Grand Slam crown. With his left thigh again strapped, the 35-year-old was on a mission, expending as little energy as possible in a 2hr 06min romp to edge within sight of Rafael Nadal’s Slam record. Djokovic aggravated his hamstring during his run to a 92nd title at the Adelaide International this month and has been struggling with it since. But he moved freely against De Minaur to set up a…

SOUTH Africa’s fuel prices are heading in the wrong direction once again, with the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) pointing to increases for both petrol and diesel from the beginning of February. However, as international oil prices have been volatile this month, it’s difficult to predict just how big these increases will be. The latest daily snapshot from the CEF is pointing to hikes of around 25c for 95 unleaded petrol and 32c for 93 ULP. However, if current trends persist until the end of this week, we could be looking at increases closer to 70c. Currently looking set for a 5c increase is 500ppm diesel, but that figure is growing by the day and could still climb to around 40c. Keep in mind however that official…

A massive fire above Hughenden in Hout Bay late on Sunday night was contained by the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), NCC Wildfires, City Fire and Rescue as well as Volunteer Wildfire Services’ crews. The fire was contained in the early hours of yesterday morning with crews still remaining on the scene to deal with hotspots and intermittent flare-ups. The area will be assessed again today to see if the resources were still needed. The fire was reported to SANParks by City Fire and Rescue Service at approximately 9pm on Sunday, thereafter the crews were immediately dispatched. This fire occurred just a few hours after another roaring fire next to Du Toitskloof Hotel was contained at approximately 7pm on Sunday. City Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said: “An…

This is my humble call to all scattered, hungered, bewildered South Africans from whom justice has been withheld, who have become the victims of the carelessness, the avarice and greed of leaders who in their desire for wealth and power have destroyed our power utility. For too long we have watched from the sidelines as corrupt and self-serving ANC leaders have mismanaged taxpayers’ money on Eskom. Let’s join hands and support the call for the “Power to the People” march to the ANC headquarters at Luthuli House in Johannesburg on January 25 (tomorrow) against the ANC-engineered electricity crisis. We invite all concerned South Africans to join us to voice their anger with the ANC’s destruction of our country’s energy infrastructure and economy, and to demand urgent solutions to this escalating…

Social media users have shared different views following Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba’s latest viral video of her scolding health employees at Rethabile Clinic in Polokwane. Ramathuba paid an impromptu visit to Rethabile Clinic in the wake of reports that security guards were selling masks, and shoddy service. In the viral video, Ramathuba can be heard admonishing senior managers at Rethabile Clinic for sitting idle or not being available while patients wait in long queues. “As a supervisor, I expected when there is a disaster you'd be sitting here and working,” she said. Some users were in favour of the MEC’s actions, saying: “I have an immense respect for the Limpopo Health MEC. I have discovered that doctors from other areas outside Limpopo respect the turnaround she has done…

Chelsea’s record sale last year has proved to the Glazer family that now is the right time to sell Manchester United, industry experts have revealed, with any deal for the Premier League club having the potential to be the biggest in sporting history. British billionaire and long-time United fan Jim Ratcliffe’s company INEOS has entered the bidding process to buy the record 20-time English champions after he failed to acquire Chelsea, who were sold for $5.2-billion (about R892b) in May. United have not won the league in a decade, with the unpopular Glazers the target of several fan protests, but they are still an attractive prospect, according to CLV Group CEO and co-founder Neil Joyce. The club is one of the world’s biggest sporting brands and generated €689-million (about R12.9bn)…

Orlando Pirates are enjoying a remarkable purple patch that has seen the club score seven goals in their last two Premiership matches. After 15 matches, the club had scored 10 goals but the terrific strike-rate in their last two outings have seen their aggregate shoot up to 17 goals after back-to-back wins for the first time this season. On Sunday, the Sea Robbers thumped Stellenbosch 4-1, and afterwards their coach Jose Riveiro made a bittersweet admission. He was thrilled that the team managed four goals but was disappointed that they allowed the opposition to score a consolation goal. “It was a long week with five training sessions before the game and every session was better than the previous one,” said Riveiro. “The consequence was a full performance in which we…