Indholdsfortegnelse for 2025-11-17 i Daily News

For all those wondering: Sydney Sweeney gives a perfectly competent performance in the new sports drama Christy. She believably portrays real-life figure Christy Martin, a West Virginian who overcame adversity to become one of the most well-known female boxers of the 1990s. Heartbreak spills from Sweeney’s eyes as Christy suppresses her lesbian identity to marry Jim Martin (Ben Foster), a man twice her age who serves as her manager and coach. The actress’s body language shrinks as Jim abuses Christy throughout their 19-year marriage, during which she channels her frustration into landing punches. Sweeney is good as Christy but not “great”, in part because director David Michôd (War Machine, The King) doesn’t offer her material that’s sufficiently nuanced. The film – which Michôd co-wrote with Mirrah Foulkes, based on a…

KwaZulu-Natal’s Premier, Thami Ntuli, was upbeat about the recent upswing in job creation in the province, according to the Statistics South Africa Quarterly Labour Force Survey that was released last week The survey indicated that KZN added 5 000 new jobs between the second and third quarters of 2025, which was one of the highest employment gains across the country. The encouraging data for KZN was in contrast to challenging period that numerous other provinces had experienced in the same term, which included job losses. The statistics reaffirmed KZN’s position as a key contributor to country’s economic landscape. “This achievement is a clear sign that KwaZulu-Natal is moving in the right direction,” Ntuli said. “Our policies, partnerships, and commitment to delivery are working.” He extended his gratitude to all governmental…

THE official trailer for the much-anticipated feature movie The Cane Cutter which provides insights into the trauma and travails of Indian indentured labourers who arrived nearly 165 years ago, was launched on Friday. Significantly, November 16 was set as the date for the movie première. On that day in 1860, the first Indian indentured labourers arrived in South Africa on the SS Truro. Shan Moodley, the film’s producer, and Dr Eubulus Timothy, as director, have weaved together a stirring modern-day love story that harks back to days of the labourers embracing life locally, and ruled by colonial masters. Two teens on board the Umlazi, the last indenture ship that travelled to Durban, fell in love during the journey, in spite of their cultural differences. Telugu was the mother tongue for…

In their bid to enhance road safety, the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) maintained their focus on combating drunk driving throughout KwaZulu-Natal. The RTI’s latest operation resulted in the arrest of 226 motorists, in the areas of Esikhawini, Empangeni, and Richards Bay, which highlighted the inspectorate’s ongoing efforts to install law and order, especially with the holiday season nearing. Between 6pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday, 113 motorists were arrested, while 113 offenders were nabbed in the early hours of Sunday. MEC Siboniso Duma stated that the number of arrests was a concerning trend, with areas like Richards Bay (60), Esikhaleni (60), and 23 in Empangeni leading with arrest numbers. “The scale of this operation has gained traction thanks to the #NenzaniLaEzweni campaign, which has been widely welcomed by…

While Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus are in awe of their team’s fighting spirit, they are at their wits’ end regarding the red-card plague that has beset the team. The Boks had to dig deep to beat Italy in Turin on Saturday after receiving an early red card for the second week in a row. In the 11th minute, lock Franco Mostert received a red card for a dangerous tackle, as did fellow second-rower Lood de Jager last week in the 38th minute of the Boks’ defeat of France. Kolisi, commenting on his team’s impressive ability to adapt to dire situations, said: “We went through it last weekend, and this week we went through the same thing. So, we make plans in the game as we go…

SCOTLAND face a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark tomorrow, with an automatic Fifa World Cup 2026 berth at stake, despite a 3-2 defeat against Greece. On a dramatic Saturday evening, Steve Clarke’s men narrowly failed to recover from 3-0 down, while Belarus held Group C leaders Denmark 2-2 in Copenhagen in a shock result. The Danes, on 11 points, lead Scotland by a single point after five matches ahead of their decisive meeting in Glasgow. With a far superior goal difference, they can afford to draw. Scotland must secure all three points to reach their first World Cup since 1998. Scotland captain Andy Robertson said his team were relieved to still be alive. “Winner takes all on Tuesday, that’s all we could ask for,” he told the BBC. “People were writing…

The Gumede family laid to rest six of their beloved members yesterday, all victims of a motor vehicle accident on the Scottburgh N2, a week ago. In total, the collision claimed eight lives. As the family gathered to bid farewell, Zandile Gumede, who spoke on behalf of the family, expressed their struggle to come to terms with the loss. “It’s painful and heartbreaking,” she said, as she struggled to contain her emotions. “I don’t know what to tell the kids when they ask about their parents,” said Gumede. The funeral was attended by MEC for Transport and Human Settlement, Siboniso Duma, alongside officials from the Umzumbe Municipality, who also offered their support to the bereaved family. “We are here to bid farewell to Thandolwethu Gumede (1), Andile Gumede (3), Aminathi…

POLICE have launched an investigation after four people were found burnt to death inside two cars in the Umatata area in Inanda, Durban. KwaZulu-Natal provincial police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the victims were found on Saturday, November 15, 2025. “Police responded to reports of two vehicles that were burnt, and ound one body burnt beyond recognition in a Nissan NP200 bakkie, and three other others in a Toyota Rumion. They were also burnt beyond recognition,” said Netshiunda. He said that police also found three cattle carcasses near the Nissan. Netshiunda said the motive the killings could be related to stock theft, the process of identifying the victims was underway and a search for the suspects was ongoing. In similar incident, Western Cape police have launched an investigation after…

The State of Israel last week embarked on a diplomatic charm offensive, with its president, Isaac Herzog, becoming the first leader to undertake a presidential visit to his Zambian counterpart, Hakainde Hichilema. It was a historic bilateral and diplomatic session that aimed at strengthening working relations between the two countries. For Israel in the post-conflict between Israel and Hamas, it is important to strengthen ties with countries around the world, especially in Africa. Israel views Africa as a strategic partner in security, economy, trading, agriculture, and other spheres. It shares geographic and historic features with Africa. In 1958, Israel established formal diplomatic relations with Ghana under Kwame Nkrumah, which was in its early years of independence. Other African countries, such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Uganda, the Central African…

NOW that Bafana Bafana have re-established themselves as one of the continent’s giants through their AFCON and World Cup qualification, as well as the weekend’s victory over Zambia, it is now the turn of the clubs to follow suit. All three of Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs will this weekend participate in CAF interclub competitions, hoping to ride the wave of Bafana’s recent success as the mini-league phase of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup begins. Perennial knock-out stage participants Sundowns, who were beaten finalists last season, welcome Orlando Pirates slayers Saint Elois Lupopo to Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. It is a tricky fixture for the Brazilians, who are the top seeds in a group that also includes Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger and Sudanese giants Al…

The Proteas have recorded a memorable first victory at India’s citadel of cricket since 1996. Independent Media’s Zaahier Adams looks at five great come-from-behind Test victories by the Proteas. • Second Test | Sydney | January 2-6, 1994 South Africa: 169 & 239; Australia: 292 & 111 South Africa won by five runs After Shane Warne dismantled the Proteas with seven first innings wickets, the visitors trailed by 123 runs in the first innings. A 79 not out from Jonty Rhodes in the second innings helped set the Aussies a 117-run target. This set the stage for Fanie de Villiers to produce a bowling effort of 6/43 to drive the Proteas to a five-run win. • Second Test | Melbourne | December 26-30, 2008 Australia: 394 & 247; SA: 459…

The story of serial killer Aileen Wuornos is well known, especially to South African audiences as Charlize Theron played her in the 2003 movie Monster, but that Hollywood production failed to mention one crucial detail which was revealed in the Netflix documentary Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers. That, of course, was the fact that the first victim of Wuornos was a convicted rapist, Richard Mallory. Though in the movie, viewers witness a brutal sexual assault on Wuornos before she wrestles free and kills him – it’s never established that he was previously convicted of rape. In the conclusion of the movie, very little is presented in terms of evidence as the movie reaches an emotional climax. Therefore, the viewer would not know that Mallory had been previously convicted unless…

A customary marriage in South Africa may begin with ancestral blessings, lobola payments and the union of two families – but when that union breaks down, tradition alone will not suffice. According to Cor van Deventer, Director of the Sandton law firm VDM Incorporated, while the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act (RCMA) gives full legal status to cultural marriages, it draws a firm line when it comes to divorce, as only a court of law can dissolve them. He said that a customary marriage would automatically default to ‘“in Community of Property”. “A customary marriage carries the same legal weight as a legal marriage in South Africa; though registration is encouraged, a marriage can still be valid without it,” Van Deventer said He said that unless an antenuptial contract…

PROTEAS captain Temba Bavuma may be a little man, but he certainly is the one for the big moments. Bavuma had brought back left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj into the attack after Aiden Markram had produced a golden-arm three-over spell. The match-up was not in Maharaj’s favour with left-hander Axar Patel still at the crease, but Bavuma was backing his gut feel. The first ball was dispatched to the leg-side boundary where Ryan Rickelton lost sight of it in the vast Eden Gardens crowd. Worse was to follow with Patel swiping two heaving sixes off Maharaj’s next three deliveries to send the home crowd into a frenzy. India’s target was whittled down to 30 runs within four balls. All eyes were on Bavuma. Had the skipper erred in tossing the ball…

As the international Fifa break has closed, local football enthusiasts are preparing for an action-packed weekend brimming with regional and continental fixtures. Three PSL teams – Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, and Stellenbosch FC – will kick off their group stage journeys in the prestigious CAF competitions. In comparison, eight other teams resume their campaigns in the Betway Premiership. The excitement begins on Saturday as AmaZulu FC welcomes Siwelele FC to their home ground. AmaZulu, renowned for their fierce tenacity and spectacular home support, will be eager to bounce back after a shocking defeat to Polokwane in their last outing. That unexpected outcome saw the team drop to sixth place in the league standings, making this a crucial match for them as they strive to regain lost ground against a vastly…