Indholdsfortegnelse for 2024-05-31 i Cape Argus

NEWLY-formed musical group Luna Duo brings together two of South Africa’s leading clarinetists, Annelize de Villiers and Danielle Rossouw, who are both from Cape Town. Accompanied by acclaimed pianist Esthea Kruger, their upcoming concert seeks to celebrate their musical union. It will also feature the works of German composer and pianist Felix Mendelssohn, Italian musical composer Michele Mangani, English composer and conductor Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, and Danish composer Otto Mortensen. Attendees can expect an eclectic programme, which is set to showcase the duo’s expressive abilities. It will feature invigorating dances, folk elements and enchanting melodies while also exploring the clarinet’s incredible range in tone, virtuosity, lyricism and elegance. De Villiers, who joined the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) in 2017 as sub-principal clarinet, is thrilled to be part of the…

Ryan Reynolds, pictured, said that he “loves” having anxiety. The 47-year-old actor has spoken openly about his struggles in the past. But he recently explained that he is also “grateful” as he can also see the positives of suffering from the mental health condition, such as being able to help and advise his and wife Blake Lively’s four children – James, 9, Inez, 7, and Betty, 4, as well as a 15-month-old whose name and sex have not been publicly revealed – when they are navigating their own difficulties. Speaking in conversation with Hugh Jackman for People magazine, he said: “Now I love that I have anxiety, I love that I've had anxiety. “Because when I see my kids experiencing some of that, which is probably genetic, I know how…

ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe has come out guns blazing in attack of the media for sending out the wrong message about load shedding and “punting” a “theme for change” during the 2024 elections. Speaking exclusively to the Cape Argus’ sister title, to The Star yesterday morning at the election Results Operating Centre in Midrand where the Electorate Commission of SA is stationed to announce the election results by Sunday, Mantashe accused journalists of becoming politicians. About 26 million South Africans were registered to vote on Wednesday for a new governing party, among 52 contesting. “Journalists have been planting a seed that load shedding done on purpose from the ANC government… it can’t be that load shedding will come back after elections. I can tell you now that this is a…

THE sporting relationship between Rondebosch and Paarl Boys’ High schools is in jeopardy after alleged incidents of racism. The two schools have been the talk of the town this week following two alleged incidents of racial abuse that took place during derby matches at the Paarl school last weekend. Monkey noises and gestures were reportedly aimed towards Rondebosch hockey players last Friday, while a black rugby player is believed to have been the target of monkey gestures the next day. In a letter addressed to parents on Monday, Shaun Simpson, the headmaster of Rondebosch Boys, conveyed that the school will need to carefully reassess its sporting affiliations with Paarl Boys. The letter detailed the cancellation of a hockey match due to physical confrontations. “Once we have full reports and a…

Tshegofatso Mabasa is in the form of his life for Orlando Pirates, but his past displays for Bafana Bafana have come back to haunt him. Mabasa was not named in Bafana Bafana’s preliminary 36-man squad announced earlier in May, but as a result of his form of late, he was widely expected to be included in the 23-man squad for next month’s Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. However, Mabasa – the DStv Premiership’s latest Golden Boot winner with 16 goals – failed to make the cut when the 23-man squad was announced by Bafana coach Hugo Broos yesterday. It appears he’ll have to work much harder to regain Broos’ favour. Mabasa, with six caps, did not deliver previously when playing under Broos, who recalled substituting him after…

Bayern Munich’s new coach Vincent Kompany outlined his playing style for the German champions yesterday, saying he will demand absolute aggression and bravery from his players. Belgian Kompany has signed a deal until 2027 after he parted ways with Burnley following their relegation from the Premier League. Bayern, Bundesliga champions in the previous 11 seasons, finished third behind Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart. They also failed to win domestic or European silverware for the first time in more than a decade, leading to the departure of coach Thomas Tuchel, which was announced in February. “For my side, it is simple. What you coach is who you are as a person,” Kompany told a news conference yesterday. “My personality is I grew up on the streets of Brussels. I was in…

When you have a Springbok-laden backline, you should normally try to get them involved in a game as much as possible. That is largely what the Bulls have done this season, and it is totally understandable when your back-three alone is made up of Willie le Roux, Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse. Add more Boks – with Embrose Papier and Johan Goosen at scrumhalf and flyhalf. and the outstanding David Kriel at centre – and you quickly realise why the Pretoria side have scored the most tries (81) and most points (613) in the United Rugby Championship this season. It is highly commendable that Jake White and his team have adopted an all-out attacking mindset, but the nagging doubts about their defence persist, especially as they conceded 34 and 35…

South African music legend Yvonne Chaka Chaka is set to be honoured in June at the 2024 Legends and Legacy All Africa Music Awards. IOL Entertainment spoke with the singer and songwriter, who has been in the entertainment industry for 40 years and has been part of several of the nation’s most significant milestones over the decades. As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy this year, the “Princess of Africa”, as she has become known, delved into her reflections and hopes for the industry. “Thirty years of democracy, it’s not child’s play. It’s been a long walk to this freedom and I always say it’s important that we embrace and think about what our forefathers wanted for us,” she said. “Freedom has brought so many changes to our people,…

CAPE Town residents have been advised that the cold front that hit the city yesterday will last into next week. The SA Weather Service yesterday issued a yellow Level 1 warning of damaging winds in parts of the Western Cape, including from Cape Town to Cape Point. In its warning, the weather service said the strong winds could cause difficulty for those at sea, particularly small vessels and personal water cr8aft (such as kayaks), which could be at risk of taking on water and capsizing due to quick, successive steep waves. The weather service said it predicted localised disruptions to beachfront activities, as well as to small harbours and ports. It further advised small boats to stay away from open seas and to seek shelter in a harbour,…

FOR the first time in 20 years, the ANC’s once-tight majority is threatened in KwaZulu-Natal, as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) leads the province as the tallying of votes continues. By 5pm yesterday, the Jacob Zuma-led MKP was leading the pack with over 114 000 votes in KZN, followed by its staunch rival, the ANC, with more than 54 000 votes. High on confidence amid the positive results, the MKP said in a statement: “Your vigilance is crucial as the election counting continues. Given clear intentions by ANC members to rig the elections, your presence ensures the integrity of our democratic process.” “Thank you to those who guarded the stations. Your dedication brings us closer. Stay strong and alert – victory is certain,” the party said. The IFP,…

With threats across the park, the South African derby between the Stormers and Lions tomorrow in Cape Town (1.45pm kick-off) promises to be an exciting end for both sides to the United Rugby Championship round robin season. The hosts will be looking to play their typical running rugby that is built on a solid set-piece foundation. The Lions will want to front up with their heavyweights to allow their talented backline to counter the Cape side. We looked at five key battle points that could determine the result … Scrum war It will all begin here for both sides. The Stormers and Lions possess some of the strongest scrummagers in the URC, and the sparks could fly between the front-rankers as they try to push each other off the ball.…

Rulani Mokwena is not apologetic about Mamelodi Sundowns’ incredible run in domestic football. Hence, he’s confident heading into the Nedbank Cup final tomorrow. Sundowns will face Orlando Pirates in the Ke Yona Cup decider tomorrow afternoon (3pm kick-off) at the Mbombela Stadium as favourites to clinch yet another trophy. The Brazilians were crowned the champions of the land in the DStv Premiership for the seventh time in a row last Saturday. Sundowns had a brilliant season, so much so that their only blemish was losing the final game – 1-0 to Cape Town City – at home. That result stung Mokwena as he cut a dejected figure deep in the bowels of Loftus Versfeld during his media address after the game. But having soaked up the disappointment of missing out…

England captain Jos Buttler believes his squad will be better equipped to retain their T20 World Cup title after a miserable defence of their 50-over crown in India last year. England will be one of the favourites for the 2024 World Cup in the Caribbean and the US after beating Pakistan in the final in Australia two years ago. But it was a similar story when many of the same players, Buttler included, travelled to India for the 50-over World Cup – only for England to lose six of their first seven matches. Those reverses included a nine-wicket defeat by New Zealand in their tournament opener, a historic maiden loss to Afghanistan and a record 229-run thrashing by South Africa. Buttler, one of the outstanding white-ball batsmen of his generation,…

The Proteas have been blessed with an abundance of talent over the years, but they have only come as close as the penultimate round of any ICC World Cup event. Now the United States and the West Indies offers yet another opportunity for glory when coach Rob Walter and his team kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on Monday (4.30pm SA time start). History and reputation will be thrown out the window as execution under pressure will take centre stage, with a lot at stake. A Graeme Smith-led Proteas side suffocated a strong Indian team in a 12-run defeat, chasing 131 for victory at the 2009 T20 World Cup. India were given a taste of their own medicine as five of the eight wickets were picked…

A new documentary, which details the incredible story of Nolo Letele, the former MultiChoice group executive chairperson, is set to air on DStv. Yes, to the Impossible: The Nolo Letele Story, encapsulates Letele’s pursuit to empower Africa’s narrative in the global broadcasting landscape. Growing up amid the fervour of Africa’s quest for independence, Letele’s upbringing ignited a vision for the continent to carve its unique voice in the broadcasting arena. The documentary chronicles his dedication to realising this vision, showcasing his role in shaping the African broadcast media industry. After completing his studies in electronic engineering at the University of Southampton in the UK, Letele encountered the stark reality of limited opportunities for black electronics graduates in South Africa. Undeterred, he ventured into Lesotho’s broadcasting sphere where he spearheaded the…

WitH its new billboard campaign, the City of Cape Town has made it clear that anyone found guilty of stealing metal will likely face up to 12 years in prison. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the City was expanding its patrols, actively rewarding the public for assisting in catching culprits, and using technology to turn up the heat on metal thieves. “Those stealing cables should know that the City’s new Eye-in-the-sky is now watching and recording hot spots, including with infrared cameras at night,” he said. The billboard campaign was launched in Langa on Monday, and is centred on a suspect sentenced to 12 years in prison for metal theft in September last year. The billboards are being flighted at metal theft hot spots around the metro, conveying a direct message…

THE Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced that parents who applied for Grades 1 and 8 submissions for 2025 are able to review the outcome of their applications. Parents will be able to view the list of schools they applied to, along with the outcome of the application to each school visible. WCED director of communications Bronagh Hammond said schools have been applying their admission policies over the past few weeks to determine successful applicants based on their capacity. Parents who received an offer of school placement should click on the button that will be visible to confirm and accept placement. Parents have until June 14 to confirmed the placement of their children at schools. If this is not done by the due date, the highest-ranked choice of school…

Jose Riveiro has been here before, but he’s not naïve to think his Orlando Pirates side will have another easy outing in a cup final. The Pirates coach will guide his team in yet another title decider when they face Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup showdown at Mbombela Stadium tomorrow (3pm kick-off). And having won their last three finals – two in the MTN8 and one in the Nedbank Cup – Riveiro knows all about winning cup finals in domestic football. He also has the championship walk and pose to show for that – given how he addressed the media at the pre-match press conference at the Nedbank headquarters yesterday. The Spaniard entered the room like a champion, posing a confident figure en route to the podium as he…

Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year yesterday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans. Defending champion Djokovic cracked 43 winners past Spain’s 63rd-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena to canter to a 6-4 6-1 6-2 win. The three-time champion, seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, will face Gael Monfils of France or Italian 30th seed Lorenzo Musetti next. Djokovic holds a 19-0 winning record against Monfils, and has defeated Musetti four times in five meetings. However, the Italian gave the Serb a major scare at the French Open in 2021, when he won the first two sets before having to retire injured in the decider. “It was a difficult…

WINDHOEK: Day three of the IMMAF Africa Championships made up for the previous day’s disappointment as 50 fighters successfully made the walk to the cage to deliver a monster quarter-final fight card. On Wednesday, the junior and senior round of 16 unfortunately only saw three out of six fights take place as the rest were all cancelled due to athletes failing to make the weight or no-shows, leaving fans with only an hour of entertainment at the Hybrid Centre in Windhoek, Namibia. But yesterday, the continental showpiece in Namibia’s capital more than satisfied MMA fans’ appetites. With the championships heading toward the business end, the intensity was evident on many of the athletes’ faces as most know what the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), the international governing body for…