Indholdsfortegnelse for 2025-09-22 i Cape Argus

Does a mother always know what’s best for her son or is she just refusing to allow another woman in his life? This has been the premise of many Hollywood productions, including the acclaimed 2005 hit Monster-in-Law . Several other television shows and films have also explored the complex dynamics between a mother and her son’s partner. The Girlfriend, the brand-new series on Amazon Prime Video, is the latest intoxicating production which had me glued to my screen. With its excellent casting and unexpected twists and turns, this psychological thriller will keep you enthralled. And while there are many comedies around the tumultuous challenges which emerge when two families converge, what elevates this six-part show is that it takes a more serious look at the extraordinary lengths loved ones…

The SA Property Owners Association (Sapoa) has slammed Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, accusing him of unfairly portraying property owners as being wealthy enough not to feel the impact of the tariffs. Sapoa filed a replying affidavit in response to Hill-Lewis’ court papers. At the centre of the dispute, Sapoa is challenging the City’s fixed tariffs and their decision to link certain fixed charges to property values. In its court application, Sapoa is asking for the three tariffs in the Budget, namely the Cleaning Tariff, the Fixed Water Charge, and the Fixed Sanitation Charge be declared unconstitutional and invalid. Sapoa’s membership comprises more than 90% of the country’s commercial and retail property industry, including some of the largest property-owning companies in South Africa. Initially, Hill-Lewis, in response to Sapoa’s court action, said…

ALLEGED underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment, following his conviction for bribing a police brigadier. The 44-year-old was found guilty of paying R146 000 to Brigadier Kolindren Govender in exchange for special treatment. Modack was sentenced in the Cape Town regional court on Friday, but still faces a R46 million tax evasion case and is on trial for the murder of Anti-Gang Unit detective Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear. According to prosecutors, the investigation led by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation Unit unveiled a scheme in which Modack colluded with former senior police officer Brigadier Kolindren Govender. The duo’s unlawful dealings resulted in the protection of Modack’s assets, among other favours. Specifically, Govender intervened to prevent the seizure of Modack’s Mercedes-Benz, a vehicle central to ongoing…

THE Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town held a reception on September 10 to commemorate Teachers’ Day, featuring an award ceremony for the “China-South Health Scholarship” and the “Chinese-style Modernisation in My Eyes” short video competition. The event attracted over 100 representatives from various universities and institutions, including the University of the Western Cape, the University of Cape Town, and Stellenbosch University. During the reception, You Wenze, the Consul General of China in Cape Town, addressed the attendees, extending warm greetings to teachers on their special day. In his speech, he highlighted the 27 years of diplomatic relations between China and South Africa, noting the successful co-operation in politics, economy, culture, and education. He pointed out the growing number of South African schools offering Chinese language courses and urged all…

As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, it is timely to reflect on the largely untapped value of university heritage collections. Across the country’s 26 higher education institutions, fewer than eight are estimated to have museums or galleries, and less than half do not provide public access to their collections. These inherited collections, often accumulated over decades or even a century, reflect the past, present, and future traditions of their institutions, yet they remain largely unknown and under-researched. University museums are not merely repositories of objects – they are social constructs that contribute to civic society, provide spaces for teaching and learning, and serve as instruments for preserving and interpreting academic heritage. In a South African context, recognising and leveraging these collections offers a crucial opportunity to engage with local and…

Veteran Willie le Roux will be part of the Springboks’ preparations for the crucial Test against Argentina in Durban until Wednesday. After initially being dropped from the 33-player squad ahead of the final two matches of the Rugby Championship, Bok head coach Rassie Erasmus has decided to call on Le Roux’s experience to help prepare the players for Saturday’s clash at Kings Park (kick-off 5.10pm). The Boks face Los Pumas in the coastal city before heading to London for the final Test at Twickenham next Saturday — a match that could likely decide the Rugby Championship title. Le Roux linked up with the world champions on Sunday after being released by the Bulls. He will return to the Pretoria side following the conclusion of the Boks’ training block on Wednesday…

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men’s Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati’s chances of claiming a third straight women’s prize hang in the balance. The cream of world football will gather at the Théâtre du Châtelet in central Paris to discover who will be the latest winners of an award dominated for so long by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Those two won the Ballon d’Or 13 times between them from 2008 to 2023, with last year finally marking the end of an era when the accolade went to Manchester City midfielder Rodri after he captained Spain to Euro 2024 glory. With Rodri not a contender to retain the most prestigious individual prize in football after last…

The four South African franchises will kick off their United Rugby Championship (URC) campaigns this weekend in what promises to be another compelling edition of the international club tournament. Since joining the European competition, a South African side has reached the final every season — and expectations remain high for that streak to continue. The Stormers claimed the title in the inaugural year, while they and the Bulls have since fallen short in finals, with the Pretoria side suffering the agony of three runner-up finishes. Leinster, who defeated the Bulls in Ireland earlier this year to secure the title, will begin their defence with squads across the competition looking stronger than ever. For the South African franchises, the mission is clear: reclaim dominance and re-establish their foothold in Europe. A…

Atletico Madrid’s stuttering start to the season continued with a 1-1 draw at Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday, as striker Julian Alvarez missed a penalty and Vedat Muriqi struck late for the hosts. Diego Simeone’s side, reduced to 10 men after Alexander Sorloth’s red card, took the lead through Conor Gallagher, only for Muriqi to level in the 85th minute. The result leaves Atletico languishing in 12th, with just one win from their opening five league games. Atletico came into the match licking their wounds after a painful late Uefa Champions League defeat at Liverpool in midweek. Simeone was boosted by the return of Alvarez from injury, with the Argentine lining up alongside Giacomo Raspadori, preferred ahead of Antoine Griezmann and Sorloth. The visitors started strongly, with Mallorca relying…

So much for lightning not striking twice. Polokwane City made a mockery of the saying, rising in exactly the same way they did midweek. Phuti Mohafe’s team scored an injury-time winner to beat Chippa United 2-1 in a Betway Premiership match at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Thabang Matuludi headed in a Puleng Marema free kick in the 94th minute, just as the match looked set for a stalemate, following first-half goals from Ayabulela Konqobe and Lebohang Nkaki. The result mirrored Wednesday’s match, when City stole maximum points from Golden Arrows with a last-minute Marema strike. The Limpopo outfit have now climbed to fourth, a day after neighbours Sekhukhune United stayed top of the table with an injury-time winner against Arrows at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium. The significance of…

The South African National Parks, SANParks, are hot on the heels of criminals hot on the heels of criminals operating on Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) and have arrested an armed suspect and a car thief within hours. JP Louw, SANParks Head of Communications, said the first suspect was intercepted on Saturday, linked to breaking into vehicles and was caught red-handed and attempted to flee the scene. “The Table Mountain National Park Sea, Air, and Mountain (SEAM) Special Operations team successfully apprehended a suspect following a vehicle break-in along the Lion’s Head parking area,” he explained. “While conducting a routine patrol in the vicinity, SEAM rangers witnessed a car break-in in progress. Upon noticing the rangers, the suspect attempted to flee on foot. A swift response was initiated, and a…

genevieve.heunis@inl.co.za Police are offering a R30 000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects behind the killing of Amanda Manentsha who was murdered on the R300 while waiting for her burst car tyre to be repaired. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg explained: “Delft police are offering a cash reward of up to R30 000 to anyone who has information which can assist them with a murder investigation. “On July 26 , at about 8.20pm, Delft police responded to a shooting incident on the R300 freeway, in which an adult female was shot and fatally wounded inside her vehicle. “The investigating officer exhausted all avenues in a bid to bring the perpetrators to book without any success. A cash reward is offered for the successful arrest and…

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has welcomed the blacklisting of 40 contractors since the start of his term in July 2024. In a statement yesterday, the minister indicated that over the past year, his department has fast-tracked the blacklisting of errant contractors after the department had only blacklisted one contractor in more than 20 years. Macpherson said in light of the previous track record, this was a dramatic turnaround since 2002, with the minister saying the move by the Construction Industry Development Board (CID) delivers on his promise to act against non-performance and corruption. He said his department was refining its blacklisting processes to act faster and recover public funds as part of broader reforms to clean up the department to ensure it supports job-creating economic growth.…

Two years after the SAS Manthatisi tragedy in Kommetjie which claimed the lives of three naval officers, the Chief of the SA Navy, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese unveiled the Submarine Squadron Memorial site at the SAS Submarine Museum and announced that the day of the incident would be recognised. Lobese said September 20th would now officially be recognised as Submarine Squadron day symbolising a day of remembrance, unit, recognition and courage for past and present submariners. The families of Lieutenant Commander Gillian Hector, Master Warrant Officer William Mathipa, and Warrant Officer Class 1 Lucas Mojela, tragically lost their lives during a vertical transfer exercise off Kommetjie in 2023, attended the memorial on Saturday at the naval base. Lobese said as he did the unveiling of the plagues that it would…

Gabriel Martinelli rescued Arsenal as the Brazilian’s last-gasp equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw against Manchester City on Sunday when Pep Guardiola’s defensive tactics backfired at the Emirates Stadium. With City clinging to the lead given to them by Erling Haaland early in the first half, Guardiola made a series of unusually cautious substitutions that left his side without a recognised striker on the pitch in the closing stages. It was the kind of rearguard action rarely associated with the attack-minded Guardiola, but his willingness to sacrifice purist principles for a more pragmatic approach came back to haunt him. A change made by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta proved decisive, as Martinelli came off the bench to spare his team from a second defeat to a title rival after their loss at…

Lorenzo Pellegrini fired Roma to victory in the derby with Lazio on Sunday, the former captain coming in from the cold with the only goal in a 1-0 win at a boisterous Stadio Olimpico. Roman-born Pellegrini lost the captaincy of his boyhood club and was placed on the transfer list over the summer, but he was decisive against Lazio in his first appearance of the season, putting Roma fourth in Serie A on nine points. Ahead of kick-off, fans unfurled a banner reading "Welcome back, captain" for Pellegrini, who also underwent surgery for an injury to his right thigh in May. "I never doubted their affection for me and I have a lot of love for them too," Pellegrini told DAZN. "The one constant is that I love Roma, and…

Max Verstappen showed the field on Sunday that he and Red Bull remain serious threats to both Formula One championships, producing a commanding lights-to-flag triumph at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Dutchman’s second consecutive win from pole position reaffirmed Red Bull’s competitive edge following the mid-season departure of long-serving team boss Christian Horner and highlighted the effectiveness of new chief Laurent Mekies’ softer, technically focused management approach. The race proved to be a cruel turn of fortune for McLaren. World drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri suffered an early exit on the opening lap after locking up at Turn 6, ending his remarkable run of 34 consecutive points finishes. Teammate Lando Norris managed only seventh, missing a prime opportunity to narrow the gap in the drivers’ championship and secure a second…

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has expressed his admiration for Chilean midfielder Marcelo Allende, describing his talent as “underrated” in South African football. After a 3-1 victory over the competitive Durban City, Cardoso praised Allende’s contributions, highlighting his goal and overall performance. In Sundowns’ 4-2-3-1 formation, Allende partners Teboho Mokoena, creating a dynamic duo just in front of the four-person defence. Early in the match, he surged forward from his defensive midfield role to make a bold move into the striking zone. His shot took a fortunate deflection off a defender and found its way into City’s net for Sundowns’ first goal. Afterwards, Cardoso remarked on Allende’s potential and the need for greater recognition of his skills among local fans. “I think it’s important that South Africa, in general, understands…

South African actress Thuso Mbedu stars in Task, a new drama series from Brad Ingelsby. Mbedu plays Aleah, who is part of a task force trying to put an end to a string of violent robberies. In a clip shared by HBO Max, Mbedu and her co-star Alison Oliver, who is Irish, talk about transforming their accents into the Philadelphia one. “Just coming into the American accent itself, because I’m originally from South Africa and there are certain things that my tongue doesn’t want to do. So just playing with that has been super interesting.” In an interview, Mbedu shared how she is always challenging herself to see if she can actually act or got lucky with a previous casting. “With Task, it is unlike anything I’ve ever done. It…

Political parties are fuming that Stellenbosch Municipality’s Human Resource manager Alexander Kannemeyer has resigned, avoiding suspension and accountability for his actions after a leaked video implied they should stop appointing white males and “get rid” of those already employed. Willie Aucamp, DA national spokesperson confirmed the resignation. “Mr Alexander Kannemeyer has, during the last week, resigned from his position as an acting Section 56 manager,” he explained. “He, therefore, side-stepped the Stellenbosch Municipal Council’s attempt to legally suspend him by making it impossible for them to do so. In terms of the Structures Act, a Municipal Council can only suspend someone who is a Section 56 manager or who officially acts as a Section 56 manager. “The DA expects that this matter be investigated as per our motion that was…

POLITICAL parties in Johannesburg have criticised the DA for nominating Helen Zille as the mayoral candidate, saying this move demonstrated disregard for democratic values, transformation and equity. This was after the DA on Saturday, during an event that took place in Mofolo in Soweto, officially announced the party’s stalwart as its mayoral candidate ahead of the local elections next year. The announcement was made by DA leader John Steenhuisen, who said the appointment would restore service delivery. Residents in Johannesburg have been struggling with shortage of water, sewage spills, power cuts and crumbling infrastructure. The 74-year-old seasoned politician, with a long history in South Africa governance, is set to challenge the current ANC mayor, Dada Morero, in what promises to be a heated contest for control of the country’s largest…

Behind a Locked Door Sarah A. Denzil Narrated by Robyn Addison and Lucy Dixon Audioble Studios AS THE sun sets over small towns, shadows deepen, and not all doors are meant to be opened. Sarah A. Denzil’s new audiobook, Behind a Locked Door, narrated by the talented duo Robyn Addison and Lucy Dixon, plunges listeners into a tale where curiosity leads to darkness and innocence quickly transforms into a nightmare. In this haunting story, Lucy Foster, a respected psychology teacher, unknowingly steps into a realm of horror when she hears the plaintive cries of a baby emanating from behind a locked cellar door during a visit to an old friend. What begins as a simple reunion morphs into a soul-scarring saga when Lucy discovers a terrified teenage girl, Alice, hidden…

A Camps Bay couple will have to comply with a previous court order, which compels them to reposition their 24-hour CCTV cameras, which currently invade the privacy of their neighbour. In handing down judgment this week, Judge Melanie Holderness said the couple’s (appellants) concerns regarding security, whether real or perceived, “cannot trump the respondent’s fundamental and constitutionally protected right to privacy”. Judge Holderness said the cameras, which have a clear line of sight into the neighbour’s pool and entertainment area, patio/courtyard, and one of his bedrooms, constitute a clear violation of the respondent’s inner sanctum. All parties to the litigation reside in Bakoven – an exclusive, secluded, and built-up residential suburb on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, nestled between the more bustling suburbs of Camps Bay and Llandudno. According to court…

The picturesque community of Bo-Kaap in Cape Town remains one of the richest and vibrant areas, with its heritage tied deep into the identity of the area. The Bo-Kaap’s identity is rooted in the history of the Cape’s enslaved and free black populations, many of whom were brought from Southeast Asia, India and Africa. Some were skilled artisans, craftsmen, and traders who helped build the city and this legacy is evident in the area’s distinct architecture, with its Cape Dutch and Cape Georgian styles, and in the preservation of Islamic traditions. Sheikh Dawood Terblanche, chairperson of the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association (BKCRA) described the area as a living museum of South African history, showcasing the resilience and cultural contributions of its people. “The brightly coloured houses, often cited as…

The Proteas Women have been provided with a stark reminder of the challenge they face at the upcoming ICC World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Mandla Mashimbyi’s team may have already clinched the on-going series against Pakistan 2-0 ahead of tomorrow’s final ODI, and his team’s top-order batters, particularly Tazmin Brits with successive centuries, are in fine form, but there is still plenty of work to do if they are to go head-to-head with the heavyweights of the women’s game. Hosts India and Australia have laid down an emphatic statement during their thrilling ODI series, which culminated in a record-breaking decider in Delhi on Saturday. Defending world champions Australia ultimately triumphed by 43 runs after equalling their highest-ever ODI score of 412 – which they famously made back at…

South African sprinters ended their World Athletics Championships campaign on a high, securing bronze in the men’s 4x400m relay in Tokyo on Sunday. Lythe Pillay, Udeme Okon, Wayde van Niekerk and Zakithi Nene completed the race in 2:57.83, sharing the same official time as the US, who took silver. The quartet were edged into third by just 0.002 seconds, with Botswana holding on for gold in 2:57.76 in a thrilling blanket finish. “It’s still sinking in. I’m chuffed and we couldn’t have done it without this team,” said Pillay, a former world junior champion, in a statement released by Athletics South Africa. He praised the contributions of heat runners Leendert Koekemoer, Gardeo Isaacs, and reserve Mthi Mthimkulu. “Even behind the scenes, they were part of this medal. It was a…

Among football’s most favoured clichés, the one about the league championship being a marathon is currently ringing true for Eric Tinkler, who could well have been a Comrades Marathon runner in his past. The man in charge of early pace-setters Sekhukhune United could be getting carried away like the “TV runners” who often enjoy the limelight as they set out like rabbits in that world-famous ultra-marathon in KwaZulu-Natal, only to be swallowed up two-thirds into the race and never seen again. He is a seasoned campaigner — local football’s most famous ginger — and, while all around him bask in the glory of their team’s unbeaten start to the Betway Premiership, Tinkler is preaching caution. Of course, he enjoys that they are setting the pace, in the knowledge that even…