Indholdsfortegnelse for 2023-06-26 i Cape Argus

South Africa’s longest-running TV game show, Noot Vir Noot, returns for season 47 this week. SABC2 announced the return of the popular family game show, which will air on Wednesdays at 7pm. Noot Vir Noot puts contestants to the test to showcase their competitive musical knowledge. Contestants need to be the first to answer the game questions and name the music clues, performed by the show’s in-house DJ Shelly. Each episode features a guest artist who performs some of their hit songs in a sound recording studio set-up. The artists will be performing song requests provided by the contestants and their family members, who are watching the show from their own living rooms. Cape Town media personality Emo Adams returns for another season and brings along his comedic charm,…

Western Cape leadership to return to values The ANC’s provincial elective conference closed at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) with calls for the end of factionalism and a return to the party’s basic values. In closing the conference, newly elected Western Cape ANC chairperson Vuyiso “JJ” Tyhalisisu said: “The era of factions must come to an end. We must get back to basics, and not just as a slogan. We must leave our electoral lobby groups behind and disband all caucuses as their purpose is now over,” Tyhalisisu said. President Cyril Ramaphosa endorsed Tyhalisisu’s call and said he was glad there had been “no fighting, controversy or tension” at the conference. He said after a long period of instability the province could look forward to renewal and revitalisation.…

Two children were injured and a man murdered in the gang war in Hanover Park. Jayden Adams, 17, was on his way to the shop when he was shot three times by three unknown gunmen. A 9-year-old was shot in the arm on Rywood Road, while a 34-year-old man was murdered in Downburg Road at the weekend. Jayden’s uncle, Riedwaan Benjamin, said the gangsters were targeting not only each other but also innocent people. “Jayden went to the shop and then we heard that he had been shot. Apparently, three guys approached him and didn’t ask anything. He was hit twice in the stomach and once in the chest. It seems like the gangsters are targeting my family for some reason. They shot my other nephew a month ago and…

A national forum has been established to co-ordinate cases relating to extortion syndicates in the construction sector. This was revealed by Public Works Minister Sihle Zikalala, in Durban for a monitoring visit. He said the government had plans to end this worrying practice once and for all. The forum would look into all the affected provinces with a focus on extortion-related crimes, attempted murder, common robbery, conspiracy to commit murder, incitement to public violence, contempt and contravention of court orders. Zikalala visited the Durban High Court renovation project which is part of 20 projects his department was undertaking on behalf of the government in KwaZulu-Natal. “This was a result of illegal occupation and the hijacking of this site by criminals and gangs extorting money from construction sites, known as the…

A donation of essential food items and winter necessities by the consulate-general of the People’s Republic of China and the South Africa Soong Ching Ling Foundation to the Baphumelele Children’s Home in Khayelitsha and youth care facility in Ottery has been welcomed and referred to as a much-needed lifeline for the organisation. The handover came in commemoration of the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival celebrated with the children at the China House in Schaapkraal Road, Ottery. The Soong Ching Ling Foundation built the youth facility for the Baphumelele Children’s Home, called “China House”, in 2015. Rosalia Mashale, founder and managing director at Baphumelele, said: “The donation is going to help the children very much. The impact will be visible, because now they will be having food almost every…

The Banyana Banyana Fifa Women’s World Cup squad announcement and send-off gala dinner was a shambles at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Friday night. But Banyana coach Desiree Ellis remained unbowed and dutifully read out the final list of 23 players who will represent South Africa at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20. She also read out the names of three standby players who will travel with the team but will return home a few days after the final squad is submitted to Fifa. The three standby players are Nthabiseng Majiya, Amogelang Motau and Regirl Ngobeni. Ellis said that in the event of injury or ill health, these players will provide cover for the squad which will be…

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia won the Assen TT yesterday to extend his lead in the world championship standings, while pole sitter Marco Bezzecchi finished second, swapping their final positions from Saturday’s sprint race. Red Bull KTM’s Brad Binder had finished third but just as in the sprint, his podium was snatched away from him for a second time when he was demoted for exceeding track limits, handing third place to Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro. With the track outline tattooed on to his arm, Bagnaia probably knows the ‘Cathedral of Speed’ better than most and he did not put a foot wrong in hot conditions to take the chequered flag for his fourth race win of the season. Bagnaia moved up to 194 points in the standings and leads Jorge Martin by 35…

Two teenagers suspected of a string of robberies were murdered in a vigilante attack at the weekend. They were assaulted and their bodies dumped along Old Faure Road near Burundi Farms, Mfuleni. Police spokesperson November Filander said the boys would rob people and pawn the valuables for alcohol. “It is alleged that on Friday evening, a disturbing incident occurred in Mfuleni involving four boys from Khayelitsha who embarked on a robbery spree targeting unsuspecting victims. “Shockingly, these boys, who are scholars, exploited the end of the school term and completion of exams to engage in criminal activities. “Their primary motive was to steal valuable items and exchange them for liquor with the intention of hosting a celebratory party. “Prior to this incident, the boys had already robbed three…

Parliament’s inquiry into suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office says it will continue with its work despite Mkhwebane having missed two deadlines last week regarding the revised process. Committee chairperson Qubudile Dyantyi said Mkhwebane was due to have told the committee by June 19 whether she would be responding to questions in writing or orally, but did not do so. Dyantyi said Mkhwebane had also been granted until June 22 to submit any additional affidavits or documentation in support of Part B of her statement or in relation to the evidence leaders’ presentation to the committee on Part A of her statement, but had not complied with that deadline either. Dyantyi said the deadlines formed part of the way forward agreed to by the committee in…

THE City’s safety and security directorate has, for the first time last week, provided an allocation of bulletproof vests to Hillview Neighbourhood Watch patrollers in a trial roll-out of a pilot project aimed at supporting the work done by neighbourhood watches (NHWs). The City’s safety and security directorate has decided to collaborate with Hillview NHW and provide a range of supplies meant to support them in their crime prevention activities, and for the first time the City’s safety and security directorate has provided an allocation of bulletproof vests in what is to be a pilot project. According to Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith, Hillview is an area plagued by drug activity and gun violence brought about through gang turf battles. In the last 30 days, the…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the Gunners have to strengthen their squad in the transfer market if they are to topple Manchester City as Premier League champions next season. Arteta’s team topped the table for much of last season, but faltered down the stretch after suffering injuries to key players, as City went on to seal their fourth Premier League title in five years and complete the treble by winning the FA Cup and Uefa Champions League. Both clubs are reportedly in a bidding war for West Ham United captain Declan Rice, while Arsenal are also set to land Kai Havertz from Chelsea. “That is our ambition,” Arteta told Marca, on his hopes of winning the title. “We know the difficulty: it’s the best league in the world and next…

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz fired a Wimbledon warning as he comfortably beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to claim the Queen’s Club title yesterday and return to world No 1. In baking temperatures, the 20-year-old had too much firepower for his wily Australian opponent as he claimed his first grasscourt title in impressive fashion. It was only Alcaraz’s third tournament on grass, but the way he marched through augurs well for his prospects at Wimbledon, where he will be seeded number one. De Minaur, the first Australian to reach the London final since Lleyton Hewitt in 2006, had chances for a break of serve when leading 4-3 in the opening set, but could not take them. Alcaraz then broke serve in the following game before wrapping up the set on serve.…

A murder case was opened after a woman was allegedly burnt to death by someone who ended up killing himself. The 42-year-old man reportedly set alight a flat in Marine Court, Fish Hoek, where the 69-year-old resident died on June 17. The man then jumped over the electric fence and entered a restaurant where he burnt furniture before stabbing himself. Speaking to the False Bay Echo investigating officer, detective Stoney Steenkamp said the man, who was known to the woman, died later that night after being taken to False Bay Hospital. He added the man allegedly set fire to the woman’s flat on the first floor of Marine Court at around 7.25pm. It is alleged he had locked himself inside the flat and jumped out of the back window after…

A non-profit organisation has partnered with Stellenbosch Municipality, police and leading private security companies in the area to launch an informal car guard project. The organisation, Winelands Safety Initiative (WSI) has also partnered with Visit Stellenbosch and SBC and AM private security in what it has described as a groundbreaking collaboration. WSI chairperson André Pelser said “This initiative aims to address the pressing issue of informal parking attendants who have been harassing and exploiting visitors due to their lack of knowledge about parking regulations. The primary objective is to enhance security and provide a safer environment for both residents and visitors in the Stellenbosch central business district.” About 40 highly-vetted car guards were screened for criminal records WSI said the guards would also monitor their areas for suspicious activities. The…

Sinkholes, landslides, mudslides, fallen trees, debris and loose boulders on roads have been reported at the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) as a result of several days of adverse weather conditions that have affected much of the Western Cape, prompting a call for caution when traversing these areas. SA National Parks (SANParks) confirmed that the recent heavy rainfall and resultant flooding did not spare the TMNP infrastructure and natural vegetation. TMNP manager Megan Taplin said the estimated damage to the infrastructure was yet to be determined as there were new reports of infrastructure damage daily. At Newlands Forest, eroded trails and fallen trees/branches were reported. The level 5 cycling trail in Upper Tokai has been closed due to landslides, boulders and debris in the road. The area is currently inaccessible…

Aspiring comedian Jayden Faans, who posted a picture on Facebook showing himself strangling his cat and pointing a knife at its throat, was issued a warning by Cape of Good Hope SPCA inspectors on Thursday while at home in Stellenbosch. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has thanked everyone who participated in the hunt for Faans following his terrible “joke” posted on his Facebook page on June 20. He later apologised for the “joke”. Acknowledging the apology, the SPCA made it clear that it still needed to see Faans and that he should hand himself over and apologise to the magistrate. Also, the cat needed to be examined by the vet to determine further proceedings. According to the animal welfare organisation, two cats, including the one used in the “meme”,…

THOSE attending the Cape Town Jazzathon for the first time said the experience had surpassed their already high expectations of the festival. The annual integral event on the Cape Town calendar, also known as the People’s Festival, ran from Thursday until yesterday, under the theme, “African Celebration”, at the Roxy Revue and Grand Arena, GrandWest. The Cape Town Jazzathon was first introduced in 1997 and “strives to celebrate South African and African music culture” while providing a platform for local and international artists to showcase their works and talent, particularly those who are disadvantaged. The line-up consisted of a long list of mostly South African jazz artists and singers, those who have been performing for decades, and others at the start of their journey. Deputy mayor Eddie Andrews addressed the…

The current disagreement between the Wagner and Russian military leadership has brought to the fore the power that private business has in disrupting any country. This situation applies to other countries as well, such as South Africa, where white monopoly controls the state. The likes of Rupert Murdoch and the Oppenheimers have a stronghold on the country’s political environment, to the extent that they even have their own private terminal at airports. The case of Wagner and the Russian military leadership is a classic instance of how private businesses can step into the power corridors of a country.Wagner, a private military company, is causing a rift between Russia’s military leadership and the Kremlin, as its influence is seen as a threat to the Russian army’s command and control structure. The…

The Springboks will start the final week of their Rugby Championship preparations with the extended squad in Pretoria today. The camp will end on Thursday, after which the world champions will shift their focus to the core squad playing in the first Test of the year against Australia in Pretoria next week. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber already alluded to the fact that they will choose separate squads for the Wallabies Test and the one against the All Blacks on July 15 in New Zealand, and this week will give them a chance to weigh the two teams up against each other on the field. It is expected that flyhalf Damian Willemse will be ready for his first field sessions this week after a knee injury kept him on the sidelines…

Test centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain Australia in the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup this year, with coach Eddie Jones saying yesterday they “embody what it means to be a Wallaby”. It is the first time the Wallabies have installed two captains, with the inspirational Hooper now appointed leader of the national side under four separate coaches. “Michael and James are both world-class players, strong leaders and embody what it means to be a Wallaby,” said Jones in announcing their appointment through 2023 among a 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship. “They have worked hard with the leadership group since January, and it will be important they continue to have strong support from the players around them.” Flank Hooper, who spent two months out of the…