Indholdsfortegnelse for 2024-08-07 i Cape Argus

CAPE Town artists Jimmy Nevis and Craig Lucas have released the visuals to their new song, Don’t Forget, which is set to feature in a documentary on the iconic Luxurama Theatre. Filmed inside the dilapidated theatre 30 years after its doors shut, the song showcases the various artists who went on to achieve successful careers in entertainment after performing at Luxurama, affectionately known as “The Lux”. The visuals will form part of the upcoming documentary, A Cape Town Song: The Story of The Luxurama, which is in production by local film company Mad Little Badger, and directed by Raoul Dyssell, with Nevis as the project’s musical director. Mad Little Badger co-owner Nicki Priem said: “I knew the first time I heard the song, even earlier versions, that it was going…

“HE WOULD close her mouth when she tried to scream and told her he would kill me and that she won’t have a mommy anymore if she ever said anything to me.” This is only half of what an 8-year-old girl from Philippi had to endure while being raped by her mother’s ex-boyfriend. The Grade 2 learner would later learn she also contracted HIV from the man she once trusted, and now has to take ARVs for the rest of her life. The girl’s mom, 30, decided to open up about her daughter’s rape, after the man from whom she contracted HIV walked around freely for months after the girl was violated. The mother says she found out that her daughter had been sexually assaulted in January, before school opened.…

With the 2024 Paris Olympics in full swing, the DA congratulates all South African athletes who have thus far represented our country on the global stage. Many of our sports stars performed exceptionally well. The DA congratulates double Olympic medallist Tatjana Smith for her swimming display in the 100m and 200m breaststroke finals, the Blitzboks and mountain biker Alan Hatherly for bagging bronze medals. After the 200m breaststroke final on Sunday, Smith announced her retirement from the sport. She rounds up her Olympic career boasting an impressive medal tally of two gold and three silver medals. Tatjana Smith, South Africa is immensely proud of you and thanks you for giving hope to aspiring swimmers and our country. With the global spectacle reaching the halfway mark, Team SA athletes, such as…

CONGRATULATIONS to Phophi Ramathuba on her new appointment as Premier of Limpopo under the Government of National Unity. As MEC for Health, she did very well under extremely difficult circumstances where she was expected to render an excellent health service not only to the citizens of South Africa, but also to the many Zimbabwe nationals, who routinely cross the Limpopo river for all their health-care needs, in spite of severe financial constraints, for her own department. Even doctors in Zimbabwe have the audacity of treating their pregnant patients and making a note in the patient's file that the patient must cross over to South Africa for delivery. Only in Africa can such a thing be condoned. This financial year, the Limpopo province has been allocated R23.8 billion, for health…

There has been some argy-bargy between Fikile Mbalula and Helen Zille. They both have the same job: secretary-general of the ANC in his case and chairperson of the DA Federal Executive, in hers. Please don’t get too nervous. The two parties’ leaders, President Ramaphosa and minister John Steenhuisen, are still on honeymoon. Even in the best marriages (not that this is a marriage), the parties have arguments and disagreements from time to time. That does not signal an imminent split. Fikile and Helen will say things that sometimes need to be said, and sometimes perhaps not. Knowing and trusting Helen as I do, she will generally be right. Fikile is a bit of a loose cannon, but I think his heart is in the right place. The GNU, or coalition,…

Bangladesh Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus said yesterday he was ready to head a caretaker government, a day after the military took control as mass protests forced longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee. Microfinance pioneer Yunus, 84, is credited with lifting millions out of poverty, earning the enmity of ousted Hasina and the wide respect of millions of Bangladeshis. “If action is needed in Bangladesh, for my country and for the courage of my people, then I will take it,” he said in a statement, also calling for “free elections”, after student leaders called for him to lead an interim government. Hasina, 76, had been in power since 2009 but was accused of rigging elections in January and then watched millions of people take to the streets over the past month…

THE money flow to the alleged middleman of murder accused Nafiz Modack took centre stage in the Western Cape High Court yesterday, as defence teams continued to cross-examine Hawks detectives. Explanations given by Modack’s co-accused, Ziyaad Poole, who faces a string of charges related to the attempted murder of slain Anti-Gang Unit detective Charl Kinnear and his family, came under scrutiny. This, as the detective revealed his bank statements, saying he was paid by a bank account allegedly used for money laundering. Poole, 31, was outed as the alleged middleman of Modack during earlier testimonies; the State claims he acted on behalf of Modack in underhanded dealings. Captain Edward du Plessis from the National Task Team told the court this week that the bail application by Zane Kilian shone a…

THOUGHTS that Kamala Harris may pose a challenge to Donald Trump are not borne out by history. There are striking parallels between the state of the Democratic Party in the 1968 and 2024 presidential elections. In both instances, their presiding presidents dropped out of the race: Lyndon Johnson, because of his unpopular stance on the Vietnam War, Joe Biden because of his cognitive capacity, among other reasons. In 1968, the Democrat establishment’s backing of Vice-President Hubert Humphrey did not enjoy popular support because he was pledged to continue Johnson’s war policy. In 2024, support for Vice-President Harris is wary because she is identified with Biden’s unpopular policies. In 1968, Humphrey did not win any of the primaries he contested, yet the establishment nominated him as its presidential candidate. Harris…

IF MEMORY serves me well, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a fat lot to say about the attempted assassination on Donald Trump during his US Congress address. He said that the attack on the president was an attack on “democracy and our democratic process, and we will not and do not tolerate political violence of any kind”. Less than two weeks after his emphatic denouncement, Israel authorised a strike that killed Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Israel constantly draws red lines for everyone else to follow and has made it clear that it creates and changes the rules of engagement as it sees fit. But dare it get a taste of its own medicine? The tit-for-tat rule does not exist in Israel. Interestingly enough, what it fails over…

Prudence Sekgodiso’s remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics has left an indelible mark on the world stage, cementing her status as a trailblazer for South African athletics. With her impressive display of speed, agility and determination, Sekgodiso inspired a nation and redefined the boundaries of possibility during the semi-finals of the women’s 800m. And despite her coming last in the finals on Monday night, South Africans should rally behind her after her magnificent performance. After all, it was her first Olympics. Sekgodiso’s achievement is not just a testament to her individual talent, but also a reflection of the tireless efforts of her coaches, support staff, and family. Her journey to the Olympics is a shining example of what can be accomplished through dedication, hard work and perseverance. Her success has…

Cape Town City’s off-season arrival Haashim Domingo has set his sights on helping his new club win trophies in the new season. The Citizens will take their first crack at securing silverware when they take to the pitch for the first time this season as they travel to Limpopo to face Sekhukhune United in the MTN8. The two teams will play the third quarter-final of the competition on Saturday at 3pm, with Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch already assured of a spot in the next round while Mamelodi Sundowns take on Polokwane City on Sunday. City have been among the busiest clubs in the transfer market in the off-season and did their business early. Alongside Domingo, they also signed the likes of Fortune Makaringe, Kamohelo Mokotjo and Namibian international Prinz Tinjueza.…

Mihlali Ndamase, a prominent South African influencer and YouTuber, recently became the centre of a heated social media storm after briefly posting and then deleting an Instagram story that appeared to show scars from physical abuse. The post fuelled widespread speculation that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, Leeroy Sidambe, who had previously been accused of abusive behaviour toward his ex-wife, Mary-Jane Sidambe. Despite the swift deletion of the post, the image circulated widely on social media, sparking intense debate. Leeroy responded to the allegations on the gossip platform Maphephandaba, firmly denying any wrongdoing. He stated: “Rule number 1, never hit a woman. Do you honestly believe and think I hit Mihlali? Just zoom in and check if hitting someone gets hurt like that.” His denial, however, did little…

HOME Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza has confirmed that investigations are under way into Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina’s nationality following an uproar that she was not a South African and could not participate in the competition. Nzuza said they received a request to look into the matter and the findings would be communicated. This came after it was revealed that Adetshina’s father was ostensibly Nigerian while the 23-year-old’s mother was believed to be from Mozambique. Several have criticised Adetshina over her South African culture, citing her greater adherence to her father’s Nigerian culture despite her being born in the country. “The issue of Miss South Africa, the policy, and I think over the past week set out that the policy and law are very clear,” Nzuza said. “For a…

THE 2024 wildflower season in the West Coast National Park is in full bloom, and SANParks says it is excited to welcome visitors. The Postberg section of the park will be open to the public until September 30, an exceptional opportunity to see the seasonal blooms. “We invite everyone to experience the breathtaking beauty of the park’s wildflowers and take advantage of the available amenities.…

In a recent article published on Maroela Media, Afriforum laid claims that the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) unfairly declined an application for a temporary transfer of water from a black farmer to a white farmer who have entered into a business agreement. The Department would like to clarify and give a rational on the issue of declining the initial application. The consultant acting on behalf of a Historically Advantaged Individual submitted two applications to the Department in terms of Section 25 (1) (Temporary Transfer) and Section 25(2) (Permanent Transfer), of the National Water Act (NWA 36 of 1998). On Section 25(2) permanent transfer application, the applicant was requested to submit additional information but could not submit the requested information. This application was then rejected with the reasons outlined…

WHILE the DA welcomes frequent notifications on the number of Monkeypox cases in South Africa, details provided by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) are not meant to cause panic. Instead, the information is intended to heighten awareness. Monkeypox is a treatable condition. It is usually spread through close and intimate contact. The DA notes the recent release of information that another case has been identified in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing the number of cases in the province to 11 and 24 countrywide. KZN’s residents must be reminded that “prevention is better than cure”. This means safe sexual practices and – if one has been exposed – seeking immediate medical care to initiate treatment available.…

KAMALA Harris could be on the threshold of making history. If she becomes the next president after Joe Biden, it would be one of the biggest upsets in US history with the world’s biggest superpower ruled by a woman for the very first time since independence. The founding fathers of the US nation, like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, would never have dreamt that one day their beloved America would not only be governed by a female president but also by a black, Asian-American woman. They could be having nightmares in their graves. Kamala Harris is a mere stone’s throw away from reaching the White House. But standing in her way are two huge obstacles: Donald Trump and her own public image. Trump is conceited, arrogant, brash and…

It is inappropriate to gaslight or patronise South Africans who are expressing concerns about the country’s immigration policies, refugees, and asylum seekers. South Africa, as a democratic nation, allows for dissenting and diverse views, unlike other countries where opinions are often suppressed. Immigration is not solely a concern for South Africa; hundreds of thousands of immigrants migrate from poorer African countries to European nations. Due to its economic prosperity, stable democracy, and cohesive social fabric, South Africa is an attractive destination for immigrants from Third World countries. These immigrants are not only looking to work or study in South Africa but also aim to obtain South African citizenship to secure their futures, as they do not believe their countries of birth will be able to improve their economic conditions. As…