Indholdsfortegnelse for 2024-11-06 i Cape Argus

American media personality and businesswoman Kim Kardashian recently honoured the late Princess Diana as she wore the pendant necklace the people’s princess wore at the LACMA Art+Film Gala. Even though the look was stunning, many people online did not agree with the choice of outfit she paired the necklace with. They said she was sexualising the necklace and made the entire look appear tacky. The mother of four wore a low-cut white Gucci gown and paired it with the iconic Attallah Cross necklace worth R3.5 million, which she purchased at an auction last year. The piece of jewellery was a symbol of Princess Diana’s refined elegance and she had worn it on multiple occasions. She once famously wore it on a long pearl chain at Birthright’s London charity gala…

A 64-YEAR-OLD man has become the third suspect arrested for theft, fraud and money laundering concerning a precious metals scam. Lars Niehaus was arrested by the Hawks after its Specialised Commercial Crimes Investigation Unit probed the case. “It is alleged that the complainant was approached in January 2022, whilst at a mall by an unknown male who claimed to be an influential businessman from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),” said Gauteng provincial spokesperson for the Hawks, Thatohatsi Mavimbela. “A prospect of a business opportunity to invest into mining of precious metals termed coltan was offered to the complainant.” The woman, before she was scammed, raised concerns pertaining to the availability of a mining rights licence, and she was assured that she should not worry because all documentation would be…

Earthshot+, the first official event as part of a series of events centred around the annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, took place yesterday at Portside Tower in Cape Town. This is the first time the Earthshot Prize, established by Prince William in 2020, is being held on the African continent, and hosted in Cape Town. Prince William arrived in Cape Town on Monday. The Earthshot Prize 2024 winners will be announced this evening, with a star-studded list of attendees and performers from all across the globe to be in attendance. Earthshot+ consisted of three plenary sessions, with global leaders and innovative change-makers converging for discussions around African innovation, celebrating youth leaders, and addressing barriers preventing solutions from speeding to scale. The first keynote address on “World Changing African Innovation”…

As the Gauteng Department of Health, we recognise the importance of ensuring that budgetary restrictions do not affect critical service delivery sectors, such as healthcare services. We are dedicated to guaranteeing that residents have access to safe, healthy, and comfortable facilities that are sufficiently staffed and regularly maintained. To achieve this, we have prioritised filling important positions in various facilities that are already being advertised and are resuming interactions with the Office of the Premier and Gauteng Provincial Treasury to find a way forward. The department will also approach the Premier’s Budget Committee to present a business case for further funding in November. Last year, we experienced a shortfall of more than R500 million on the employee budget due to a pay agreement that was not fully financed by the…

As Paris St Germain prepares to face Atletico Madrid in a vital Uefa Champions League clash tonight, coach Luis Enrique has showered his former La Liga rival, Diego Simeone, with high praise. The match comes at a time when both teams find themselves struggling in the new Champions League format, each having secured just one victory in their opening three fixtures. Currently, PSG sits at the bottom of Group F, holding a mere four points, while Atletico is even further behind in 27th place with three points. A win at home for the Parisian giants is crucial for revitalising their campaign, even though they have never faced Simeone’s side in the European Cup prior to this encounter. For Enrique, who managed Barcelona to a formidable record against Atletico during his…

Liam Payne’s funeral is set to take place this week in the UK, almost a month since the former One Direction singer’s tragic death. Payne, 31, died on October 16, after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Strip That Down singer died from “multiple traumas” that caused internal and external bleeding after he fell from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel. The X Factor star’s death shocked many across the globe, prompting memorial gatherings from devoted fans who have celebrated his life and legacy over the past weeks. The process of repatriating Payne’s body has been overseen by his father, Geoff Payne. As reported by the Mirror, Payne’s remains in Buenos Aires were expected to return to the UK by Monday. The development…

A SOLO sailor is undertaking essential repairs on his boat in Simon’s Town before he continues his circumnavigation of the globe. Greg Were, 33, has set sail aboard his 20-foot yacht, Hummingbird, facing challenges and triumphs as he sails from Cornwall in the UK to Cape Town, starting his voyage in Falmouth before sailing around Africa, across the Indian and Pacific oceans, and around South America. “The boat and I are whole overall,” he reports, though not without sacrifices. Were has lost two layers of skin on his hands, and everything on board is continuously covered in salt. Yet, he finds solace in the days when the skies are blue and the sun shines brightly, offering brief but cherished moments of respite. Were previously sailed from South Africa to the…

FORMER Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) boss Major-General Andre Lincoln says he was threatened with disciplinary action for instituting police protection at the home of slain detective, Charl Kinnear. This was revealed in the Western Cape High Court yesterday, as Lincoln returned to the stand to testify on the events which led up to the grenade attack and murder of Kinnear. The testimony comes weeks after that of Warrant Officer Wynand Olivier, who is based at the Hawks Crimes Against the State Unit in Gauteng. In his testimony, Olivier told the court that two days before Kinnear was shot and killed outside his Bishop Lavis home, he received a call from Bradley Goldblatt of 1Track Solutions, who informed him that Kinnear’s phone was being pinged excessively. Goldblatt identified Zane Kilian as the…

THE Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has expressed concern about the looming deadline for recoding prepaid electricity meters, emphasising that full compliance is essential. With the November 24 deadline fast approaching, committee members have urged the Department of Cooperative Governance and Eskom to ensure that all municipalities and customers meet this requirement. Committee Chairperson, Zweli Mkhize, said: “Our concern is how all this could affect communities if it were not properly executed.” Eskom said prepaid electricity meters must be recoded to Key Revision Number (KRN) 2 to remain functional, in line with requirements from the Standard Transfer Specification Association. If meters are not updated, they will no longer accept electricity tokens, rendering them inoperable. Eskom has facilitated a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) recoding process for customers. Once prepaid customers…

SPECIALIST engineers are at the Ezimbokodweni River Bridge on the N2 which has been closed due to a failure following the weekend’s heavy rains in Durban and greater KwaZulu-Natal. This was according to a brief statement by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral). Sanral said that following the heavy rains this past weekend, the Umbogintwini (Ezimbokodweni) River Bridge on the N2 experienced a failure which resulted in road closure. Sanral’s marketing and communications general manager Vusi Mona said: “Sanral specialist engineers are on site to assess the extent of the damage and remedial action to be taken. The southbound carriageway over the bridge has been closed from Joyner Road and vehicles are being diverted to alternative routes.” Mona advised motorists to be cautious when approaching the area.…

Karyn Maughan, your recent article, “Dear Iqbal Survé, freedom of expression is not freedom to harass, lie or vilify”, exhibits a staggering level of hypocrisy and selective morality. Masquerading as journalistic integrity, it is, in reality, a carefully crafted vendetta to delegitimise Dr Survé and Independent Media. Your approach is nothing short of a calculated attempt to erase dissent. In your hands, journalism is no longer a tool for integrity – it has become a weapon to serve your handlers’ interests, vilifying those who dare disrupt the carefully managed narrative. There is no pretending otherwise. You are not reporting the truth or offering critique; you are part of a co-ordinated effort to destroy a media outlet that threatens the establishment’s hold on public perception. You pass this off as a…

RAPPER Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked a judge to stop potential witnesses speaking out about the allegations against him. The 54-year-old was arrested in September over charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He is also facing several civil lawsuits. His legal team have filed a motion asking the court to expedite the process of responding to the request to restrict statements made outside court, citing one potential witness in particular. According to TMZ, a man named Courtney Burgess has given multiple interviews in recent days, including speaking to them with his lawyer, Ariel Mitchell. The I’ll Be Missing You hitmaker said his statements were untrue and defamatory. Mitchell told the publication that Burgess had been called to testify because he had, or had seen, salacious…

An anti-piracy operation by MultiChoice and the South African law enforcement agencies in Gauteng yielded success which led to the arrests of several suspects involved in the illegal distribution of streaming devices preloaded with unauthorised applications for accessing DStv and other premium content. MultiChoice said these raids represent significant strides in its ongoing campaign to protect its content, secure the entertainment industry, and reduce risks to consumers associated with pirated devices. The first raid, conducted in Booysens, Johannesburg, uncovered a distribution network supplying unauthorised streaming devices. Through extensive investigative work, MultiChoice and the members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (known as Hawks) identified individuals allegedly involved in the sale of these devices, which are embedded with applications allowing illegal access to premium television content. On October 30, an…

CAPE Town’s trailblazing sporting sensation, Malikah Hamza, continues to break barriers as she secures a spot on South Africa’s National Hockey team for the upcoming World Championships. At just 20 years old, the Kensington resident has already made history in German hockey and scored nearly 2 000 career goals as she’s ready to represent the country on the global stage. Hamza’s passion for sports started early, driven by a natural enthusiasm for competition and teamwork. She excelled in various sports such as soccer, golf, cricket, swimming, and water polo before falling in love with hockey at the age of 9, fully committing to it after…

THE City of Cape Town’s Directorate for Urban Mobility is cautioning metro residents not to fall prey to a free transport scam making the rounds on social media platforms. The City department, which oversees the operations of the MyCiTi bus service, said it recently became aware of the scam, falsely offering free MyCiTi travel and discounted bus cards on Facebook. Commenting on the hoax, Urban Mobility mayco member, Rob Quintas, said the City was aware of the Facebook page called “Cape Town public transport card” with a following of 76 people, promising six months of free travel on MyCiTi. “This is a fake page and is not in any way endorsed by the City. These fraudulent posts are circulating on Facebook and other social media channels,” Quintas said. He said…

In a dramatic turn of events at Craven Cottage on Monday evening, Fulham's Harry Wilson delivered a powerful performance that turned the tide of the match against west London rivals Brentford. Striking twice in stoppage time, Wilson led his team to a heart-stopping 2-1 victory that lifted Fulham to ninth place in the Premier League, just three points adrift of the top-four chase. The Bees had created a sense of impending triumph when Vitaly Janelt put them ahead against the run of play midway through the first half. Janelt's powerful effort seemed to silence the Fulham faithful, who watched their side struggle to find an equaliser as Brentford maintained their slender lead. As the clock ticked towards full-time, it appeared that the Cottagers might fall short despite a spirited performance.…