Indholdsfortegnelse for 2024-11-04 i Cape Argus

If you are a fan of cooking shows, chances are you are familiar with British celebrity chef and author Nadiya Hussain. She became a household name helming BBC Lifestyle shows like The Chronicles of Nadiya, Nadiya's British Food Adventure, Nadiya's Family Favourites, Nadiya Bakes and Nadiya's Time to Eat. For those unfamiliar with Hussain’s journey, she baked her way to fame as the winner of season six of The Great British Bake Off in 2015. A second-generation British Bangladeshi, the 38-year-old mother of three has also penned several books: Nadiya’s Kitchen, Nadiya’s British Food Adventure, Nadiya’s Everyday Baking and, recently, Cook Once, Eat Twice. She also wrote Bake Me A Story, blending updated versions of fairytales with recipes, and Nadiya’s Bake Me a Festive Story. That’s not to mention her…

PLEASE Call Me inventor Nkosana Makate has told the Constitutional Court that claims that he wanted an exorbitant payout from Vodacom as compensation for his invention do not represent reality. Vodacom and Makate will be back at the apex court on November 21 as the country’s largest cellphone network operator continues attempts to avoid paying Makate what it says could be between R29 billion and R63bn. However, Makate’s advocates state: “The entire interests of justice section states that Vodacom will suffer a series of ill effects if the majority order (three out of five judges) is imposed and if the amount of the quantum is in the order of R40bn.” In the heads of arguments filed on October 18, Makate said that underneath that amount, Vodacom would not suffer any…

NORSE Atlantic Airways has launched its inaugural direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick, enhancing connectivity and stimulating tourism between South Africa and the UK. Norse Atlantic Airways will operate three flights per week on this route until the end of April 2025. The direct flights is expected to further stimulate tourism, facilitating seamless connections for both business and leisure travellers. Commenting on this auspicious occasion, Wrenelle Stander, Wesgro CEO and Official Spokesperson for Cape Town Air Access said: “Cape Town Air Access remains committed to expanding our network and building strategic partnerships that strengthen regional connectivity and drive economic growth. With the arrival of Norse Atlantic Airways' direct flights to London Gatwick, Cape Town and the Western Cape look forward to welcoming an increasing number of…

Marumo Gallants (1) 1 Shai 17 Stellenbosch FC 0 Defending champions Stellenbosch bowed out of the Carling Knockout Cup after suffering a shock defeat to Marumo Gallants at the Petrus Molemela Stadium on Sunday. Stellies produced a below-par performance in Bloemfontein and could not fight their way back to avoid an embarrassing exit from the tournament at the quarter-final stage. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa utilised the support of the home crowd, securing their place as one of the semi-final contenders of the competition. Having faced each other in league action just three days prior, the tactical battle was set to be intense, with a spot in the last four on the line. Stellies coach Steve Barker unsurprisingly fielded the same team that secured victory in the Betway Premiership clash. Conversely, Gallants'…

TS Galaxy 0 Magesi FC (1) 1 Mokone 44 Magesi FC continued their impressive start to life in the top flight, as they piled more misery on TS Galaxy, knocking the Rockets out at the quarter-final stage of the Carling Knockout Cup at the Mbombela Stadium yesterday. The result means Magesi will now join rampant Mamelodi Sundowns, second-time semi-finalists Richards Bay FC, and the unpredictable Marumo Gallants in the last four. Galaxy lost some of their key players, such as Lehlohonolo Mojela, before the off-season, and the aftermath of that has left their rocketship struggling to gain the necessary speed to launch their league season. The ‘beer tournament’ had offered a glimmer of hope prior to the match. Magesi, on the other hand, emphatically announced their arrival with a huge…

ARTIST Kaytranada will be performing in South Africa for the first time in January. The Canadian music producer and rapper, who is renowned for his fusion of house music as well as funk and soul, is set to headline the first Milk and Cookies Festival South Africa. It will take place in Cape Town on January 5 and in Johannesburg on January 11. The concerts mark the international debut of the celebrated festival, offering a dynamic fusion of music, culture and technological experiences. The inaugural Milk and Cookies Music Week South Africa festival is an 11-day cultural celebration featuring concerts, immersive experiences, artist development programmes and more. It forms part of the Milk and Cookies Music Week South Africa, which will run from New Year’s Eve until January 11. The…

THE next in line to be Britain’s monarch, Prince William, will arrive in Cape Town today to celebrate environmental innovation. The Prince of Wales will kick off Earthshot Week, a celebration dedicated to recognising and amplifying groundbreaking solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing challenges. With influential discussions, star-studded performances, and a focus on sustainable development, the Earthshot Prize aims to galvanise collective action and inspire future generations to safeguard our planet. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says they are looking forward to welcoming the Prince of Wales to Cape Town for this prestigious global prize-giving ceremony. “Our city feels a great resonance with Earthshot’s objectives. Cape Town is making an SA-record R120 billion infrastructure investment over ten years, with a full 40% of our project portfolio focusing on climate change…

A video of a white BMW driver belittling petrol attendants and telling them to get a ‘proper job’ has gone viral on social media. The 28 second clip shows the driver constantly using profanity towards petrol attendants at a Shell petrol station. A petrol attendant is on his knees trying to clamp the front tire of the white BMW when the driver arrives and approaches the petrol attendant telling him, “hello, touch my p**s car” and repeatedly tells him to ‘take it off’. When another petrol attendant tries to intervene, the driver says, “F**k you, your p**s. I pay f@k@!!”. While the petrol attendant is removing the clamp, the driver tells him to move while engaging in a back-and-forth exchange with the other petrol attendant. When the petrol attendant repeatedly…

Across Africa, government officials, academics, local and international media, diplomats, and citizens joined various activities to celebrate the milestone 75 years of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The National Day of the People’s Republic of China is the largest civic holiday that is celebrated annually on October 1 across the People’s Republic of China. China-Africa relations have gained traction and momentum, expanding the benefits of Chinese modernisation across Africa. Unsurprisingly, many Africans joined the Chinese people in commemorating 75 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China for a special reason. Over the past seven-and-a-half decades, China has embarked on a journey of national development and modernisation to usher policies which resulted in lifting over 800 million of its citizens from extreme poverty in 35…

The Indian T20I squad arrived in South Africa yesterday filled with confidence ahead of the four-match series against the Proteas, which starts at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday. None of the 15-man squad, which will be led by dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav, were involved in the astounding 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand, which concluded yesterday in Mumbai. It was the first time in India’s history that the Test side was whitewashed in a home series that consisted of three or more matches. Instead, Yadav’s squad is primarily made of young stars that have carved out their careers in the high-profile Indian Premier League. Their potential and long-term value was certainly substantiated this past week. After weeks of speculation, the 10 IPL teams recently issued their retention lists ahead…

Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler has taken his side’s elimination from the Carling Knockout Cup as a heavy blow to their wishes for the 2024/25 campaign. The Cityzens’ ambitions to win a first trophy in five years were dashed as they suffered a penalty shootout quarter-final defeat to Richards Bay on Saturday. Tinkler has openly admitted on numerous occasions that he does not feel his team has enough to challenge for the Betway Premiership and therefore have revised their goals in recent years. City have prioritised cup competitions and a finish inside the top three to qualify for CAF competitions. They are yet to add to their Telkom Knockout (2016/2017) and MTN8 (2018/2019) trophies and are now left with the Nedbank Cup to try and end that spell.…

There’s a new dating reality show on the horizon. Viewers will get to witness the astrological matches of the singles in TLC’s Written in the Stars. If you enjoy shows like Love is Blind, Perfect Match or The Ultimatum, then Written in the Stars is for you. The audacious dating experiment is set to premiere on Thursday on TLC (DStv channel 135). It will be presented by award-winning radio broadcaster, podcaster and television presenter Clara Amfo. It will follow 12 strangers as they put their trust in the zodiac signs to help them find their perfect match. Couples will be matched based only on their birth charts, with the assistance of internationally recognised astrologers Francesca Oddie, a relationship astrologer specialising in birth chart matchmaking, Queer Cosmos author, Colin Bedell…

The South African government has faced criticism for its inaction regarding the sale of illegal chemicals at spaza shops and on the streets, as highlighted by Toxicologist Dr Gerhard Verdoorn. He has raised alarms about the rising incidents of food poisoning, particularly following the tragic death of an 11-year-old child in Alexandra township. Reports indicate that the child consumed snacks from a local spaza shop, with her mother and sibling also hospitalised due to similar symptoms. Dr Verdoorn accused the government of failing to heed warnings about hazardous chemicals like halephirimi (aldicarb) and Terbufos, which have been linked…

The City of Cape Town is set to commence with an investigation into DA Mayco member for Urban Waste, Grant Twigg, for the collapse of the waste management service in informal settlements amid a vote by council taken last week. This decision comes months after the municipality dismissed executive director, Luzuko Mdunyelwa, after an independent investigator blamed the duo for the collapse, which resulted in waste pile up in various informal settlements across the Mother City. According to the internal report given to councillors at a council meeting in December last year the formation of a new “in-house” model was undertaken with no delegated authority which resulted in high court action against the municipality and a staggering budget of more than R500 million in a cost comparison.…

In a tense encounter at Old Trafford, Chelsea salvaged a point from a 1-1 draw against a struggling Manchester United last night, following a dramatic penalty from Bruno Fernandes and a brilliant equaliser by Moises Caicedo. The match, which marked the Red Devils' first Premier League outing since the dismissal of manager Eric ten Hag, saw interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy at the helm, but neither side could secure a victory. United captain Fernandes broke the deadlock in the 70th minute, converting a penalty after Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez inadvertently struck Rasmus Hojlund while attempting to gather the ball. In a moment of triumph, Fernandes expertly sent Sanchez the wrong way, firing the home crowd into a frenzy and prompting a jubilant leap of celebration from Van Nistelrooy. However, Chelsea's…

In a typically left field selection by Rassie Erasmus, flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse has replaced tighthead prop Frans Malherbe for the end-of-year tour, and Hendrikse is hungry to prove his worth in the games against Scotland (this Sunday), England, and Wales. Hendrikse has ousted Siya Masuku as the first-choice flyhalf for the Sharks and was outstanding in the Durban team’s recent home defeats of Glasgow and Munster. Hendrikse said from Channel Island Jersey, where the Boks concluded a training camp yesterday, that he will put heat on first-choice flyhalves Manie Libbok and Handre Pollard. “I’ve learned a lot this year and it is always going to be competitive between the flyhalves,” the 23-year-old said. “Being with these great Springbok players can only mean more lessons for me.” Hendrikse, the younger brother…

India captain Rohit Sharma described his team's 3-0 home series defeat by New Zealand yesterday as a low point in his career and took responsibility for his lapses as a leader and struggles with the bat. After stunning victories in Bengaluru and Pune, the Black Caps won the third Test in Mumbai by 25 runs to become the first team to whitewash India at home in a series featuring three or more matches. India were last blanked on their own soil by South Africa in 2000, losing the series 2-0. "Something like this will be a very low point in my career, having lost three games at home. I take full responsibility as a captain. As a leader, I've not been at the best of my abilities right from the…

In the wake of a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Monza in Serie A, AC Milan’s coach Paulo Fonseca is deflecting the hype surrounding this week’s highly anticipated Uefa Champions League clash against Real Madrid. The Italian side may be on the verge of facing the formidable 15-time European Cup champions, but Fonseca remains steadfast in his belief that every match holds equal importance. Speaking to Sky Sports Italia shortly after Saturday's match, Fonseca insisted that his team's approach to each game should be consistent, regardless of the opponent. “I am always fired up for every game and do not think that Real Madrid is any more important than what we played tonight,” he asserted. His words reflect a focus on the collaborative efforts of the team, which he believes are…