Indholdsfortegnelse for 2025-11-19 i Daily News

The Return The Return is an amateur fundraising one-act play written and directed by the award-winning Mthokozisi Zulu. This poignant adaptation of the parable of The Prodigal Son tells the story of three young girls trapped in their metaphorical cages. Throughout the play, they grapple with their choices and ultimately decide to return home. The production includes themes of forgiveness, redemption and self-discovery. Where: Durban High School, Chris Seabrooke Music Centre. When: Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 3pm. ISPA Drama Showcase The International School of Performing Arts (ISPA) will hold it's year-end comedy and drama production, featuring it's students. The evening will culminate in an exciting segment of interactive improv comedy games, starring Patrick Kenny ensuring a night filled with both compelling performances and spontaneous laughter. Where: Durban High…

Sandile Ngcobo, a co-accused of eThekwini’s former mayor Zandile Gumede in the R320-million fraud case concerning a Durban Solid Waste tender, is now without a lawyer. Ngcobo previously served as the deputy head of supply chain management for the entity. The instructing attorney, Jeanine Bothma from Calitz Crockart & Associates, told Judge Sharmaine Balton in chambers on Monday they would withdraw from the case. On November 10, advocate Jimmy Howse SC, Ngcobo’s lawyer told the court that he would only be coming to the matter when necessary; in the meantime, an attorney would sit in. After long discussions in chambers, advocate Reshma Athmaram placed on record that the State found itself in a difficult position as they were told that Gumede’s lawyer, advocate Jay Naidoo SC, would represent Ngcobo. Athmaram…

Images of children participating in sport are widespread across social media, club websites, newsletters andbroadcasts. While such images celebrate achievement and community, they also expose minors to risks such as exploitation, cyberbullying, identity theft and digital permanence. In South Africa, legal protection for children’s images arises from the Constitution, common law personality rights and the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Yet these frameworks only partially address how children’s images intersect with safeguarding in digital environments. Image rights should be situated within a child-safeguarding framework, guided by the constitutional principle that the best interests of the child are paramount. The right to be forgotten, constitutional principles and international child rights norms are central to protecting the digital identity of child athletes. While South African law does not…

In the wake of the low-scoring contest in the first Test match between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata last week, questions have been posed about the modern-day batters’ techniques. If there ever were conditions that would test a batter’s technique, it is the subcontinent conditions, and the Indian conditions in particular. From the very first day of the first Test in Kolkata last week, it was clear that spin would play a massive role as India spinner Axar Patel was brought on to bowl inside the opening eight overs of the Test. There was also a variable bounce in the wicket, making it very difficult for the batters to trust the bounce, particularly against the fast bowlers. The combination of spin and variable bounce made the…

KAIZER CHIEFS will be looking to do away with a somewhat wretched record in Egypt when they kick-start their CAF Confederation Cup group campaign this weekend. Amakhosi are on a mission to win their second continental title since being crowned CAF Cup Winners’ Cup champions back in 2001. To do that, they will have to get the better of two strong opponents from the land of the Pharaohs starting with El Masry whom they face away this weekend. With former champions Zamalek also in their group, the Glamour Boys face a tough challenge in their quest to get back to the top table of African football, Chiefs having last been to a continental final back in 2021 when they suffered a 3-0 defeat to – wait for it – Al…

Fresh off consecutive victories in Mexico and Brazil, championship leader Lando Norris has tempered expectations ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, admitting that McLaren could face their toughest weekend of the season under the Strip’s cold night lights. Norris, who now holds a 24-point advantage over teammate Oscar Piastri, was blunt when asked whether Las Vegas’ conditions might help McLaren this year. “Hinder, for sure. I think it was our worst race last year, so I’m not really looking forward to it,” Norring told Sky Sports. McLaren struggled heavily in Vegas in 2023, with Norris finishing sixth and Piastri seventh despite having a title-winning car. The low-temperature sessions and unusually slippery surface exposed weaknesses McLaren has worked to address over the past 12 months. “We’ve been trying to work…

SOUTH AFRICA will no longer permit charter flights carrying Palestinians into the country, following the recent arrival of planes transporting families from Gaza, said Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola. Last Thursday, a group of 153 Palestinians landed in the country on a chartered flight from Kenya. They were initially denied entry at OR Tambo International Airport due to missing documentation, including exit stamps from Israel, return tickets, and accommodation details. After spending nearly 12 hours at the airport, they were eventually admitted under South Africa’s 90-day visa exemption on humanitarian grounds, following intervention by local aid organisations. Giving an update in Johannesburg, Lamola confirmed that a government investigation is underway. “The Palestinian plane — as to whether there is some shady work and so forth — indeed,…

National Director of Public Prosecutions head Shamila Batohi is now expected to only testify later this week before the Nkabinde Inquiry. Batohi was present at the inquiry on Tuesday, awaiting to be the first witness to take the stand, but the afternoon was spent on ironing out issues between the defence team of Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke and the evidence leader regarding outstanding documents. Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who is representing Chauke in the Nkabinde Inquiry into his fitness to hold office, gave his opening address to the panel, which is headed by retired Constitutional Court Judge Bess Nkabinde. He said Chauke was not accused of dishonesty, corruption, ulterior motive, personal benefit, or any dereliction of ethical duty. The allegations relate solely to two prosecutorial decisions taken more than…

Access to safe drinking water is essential for health and well-being, yet across South Africa, water quality is not always reliable. Some cities meet health standards, but national reports show that only 14-16% of municipal water systems consistently provide water that is safe to drink. Ageing infrastructure, rapid urban growth, and climate pressures make it difficult to maintain consistent quality. Leaking pipelines, overburdened treatment plants, and poorly functioning wastewater systems often release partially treated sewage into rivers and dams. Many assume tap water is safe, but the reality is that quality can vary widely, even within the same province. Why systems are under pressure Municipal water systems face serious challenges. Treatment plants in many areas are outdated or poorly maintained, making it difficult to keep up with growing demand given…

Arthur Zwane and his AmaZulu side have quietly assembled an impressive start to their 2024/25 campaign and now find themselves well positioned to finish the year strongly as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) break draws near. Despite undergoing one of the most extensive squad overhauls in the league before the season began, Usuthu have settled quicker than many expected and currently sit sixth on the Betway Premiership log, placing them among the most consistent and competitive teams of the campaign. They return to league action this weekend at Moses Mabhida Stadium (3.30pm kickoff), where they will face a rising but unpredictable Siwelele FC outfit. AmaZulu will be eager to respond following their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Polokwane City in their last outing – a result that temporarily halted their…

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Thabo Nthethe believes winning the CAF Champions League would make sacrificing every other trophy this season worthwhile – even if it means surrendering their long-running dominance in the league. The Brazilians launch their continental campaign this weekend against DR Congo outfit Saint Eloi Lupopo in the group stage, having advanced with an emphatic 7–1 aggregate victory over Nigeria’s Remo Stars in the second preliminary round. Since lifting the title in 2016, Sundowns have been a consistent force in the competition, with last season marking yet another closest attempt for them at reclaiming the crown after several semi-final exits. Their narrow defeat to Pyramids FC last season, in a final that seemed destined for Chloorkop, has sharpened their focus even further as they aim to correct those…

Germany captain Joshua Kimmich said his side “wanted to send a message” with Monday’s 6-0 thumping of Slovakia in Leipzig which sealed their progress to the 2026 World Cup. Leroy Sane struck twice and Nick Woltemade scored for the third straight Germany. The win put Germany through atop Group A and into next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Slovakia finished second and will go into a play-off. “Everyone wanted to send a message today. Everyone knew what was at stake,” Kimmich told Germany’s ZDF. “In Germany, we’re not used to it being difficult to qualify – that’s why I’m very happy with how we played.” Germany have laboured past underdog opponents in this campaign but were 4-0 up at half-time and humming in Leipzig. Woltemade continued…

North West businessman and alleged information peddler Brown Mogotsi told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday that he found out about the December 31 letter penned by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) through social media. He defended his access to sensitive SAPS and crime intelligence information, disputing claims that it was due to his dubious relationships with senior police officers or government officials. Mogotsi has been accused of leveraging his relationship with Mchunu to access police information and solicit funds from businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to fund ANC activities. During his September appearance before the commission, KZN SAPS Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said he only learned about the disbandment of the province’s PKTT on January 2. Mkhwanazi expressed concern that Mogotsi…

Social media law expert Emma Sadleir, testifying yesterday, said her analysis of the tweets by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla found “encouragement, jubilation and celebration of the 2021)unrest that had South Africa on its knees”. Zuma-Sambudla is on trial in Durban High Court for allegedly instigating public violence to demand the release of her father, former president Jacob Zuma who had handed himself over to the Estcourt Correctional Centre on July 7, 2021. Sadleir told the court that immediately after Zuma-Sambudla had posted videos or messages, the same messages appeared in three WhatsApp chat groups managed by instigators of the unrest. The groups were, Free Jacob Zuma, INK (which stands for Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu) and eThekwini. Sadleir said that in one instance, Zuma-Sambudla had, on July 9, 2021, posted about violence that…

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit, a striking message has taken hold across the country: many South Africans are not disappointed that US President Donald Trump will not be attending the event. Instead, they are relieved. The phrase that now captures the public mood has been repeated on radio shows, in community forums, and across social media: “Trump can keep his America; we keep our South Africa.” While the government remains polite in its formal statements, several planners involved in the high-level event say the atmosphere has become noticeably lighter. Organisers no longer need to brace for sudden shifts in tone or last-minute political drama that often follow Trump at major international gatherings. Without that looming uncertainty, South Africa believes the summit can stay more focused on…

It’s well known that the curtains will come down on Hugo Broos’ Bafana stint after the 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America. And so, with barely a few months before that happens, the burning question remains: who will succeed the silver-haired Belgian and build on the foundation he has laid during his five-year spell with Bafana? Well, that remains to be seen. If it were up to him, Broos would hand over the baton to his right-hand man Helman Mkhalele, who has experience, knows South African football with its pros and cons, and is familiar with the ins and outs of the team after being part of Broos’ backroom staff from day one. But it’s not in Broos’ hands, nor those of the association, Safa, to appoint Mkhalele as…

Red cards are not ruining rugby – inconsistent officiating is. And the sooner the sport’s powerbrokers admit that, the sooner we can stop pretending that the chaos unfolding weekly across Test arenas is anything other than a failure of interpretation and consistency. This past weekend once again exposed the gulf in how referees and TMOs deal with head-contact incidents, and how the colour of a jersey – or the hemisphere a team hails from – too often appears to influence outcomes. The narrative that strict sanctioning is protecting players and the safety of the game is only believable if those sanctions are applied evenly. Right now, they’re not. Take Franco Mostert’s straight red card against Italy on Saturday. Officials claimed head contact. The replays suggested something else: no clear contact…

The Proteas Test team have a song that they sing when coming together for a picture at the end of a big win or a triumphant series. “We make you look good, we make you look good! Shukri Conrad, we make you look good!” has rung out on the field with plenty of spontaneous laughter over the last couple of years. It is clearly an inside joke, with the players having a bit of fun at their coach’s expense. The song, however, is draped in sarcasm, with the players actually celebrating Conrad’s contribution to their performances, especially during the last World Test Championship cycle, when the Proteas managed to win seven Test matches in a row before beating Australia in the final at Lord’s in June this year. Conrad, together…