Indholdsfortegnelse for 2023-11-05 i Sunday Tribune

Ian Wyles Auctioneers will be auctioning an income-generating commercial property in South Beach on November 15 at 11am. Centrally located on the Durban Esplanadem, it is in proximity to all amenities, well-maintained and being used as student accommodation. The property features 42 rooms over three sub-blocks with three floors each. All sub-blocks comprise single sleepers, two-sleepers, three-sleepers and four-sleepers. The building has free uncapped wi-fi. There is a live-in caretaker as well 24-hour guard service. The building comprises: A reception area with a guard desk that extends to the foyer leading to the living area/TV room. A laundry room in each sub-block, with two washing machines and an outside laundry area. A study area with chairs and desks on each floor. A fully fitted kitchen, with fridges, microwaves, tiled…

Fuel prices in South Africa were likely to hold steady over the festive season barring a further unforeseen escalation of global geopolitical tensions. The World Bank this week forecast that global oil prices could average $90 (R1704) a barrel in the fourth quarter of this year, and fall to an average of $81 in 2024, as slowing global economic growth eases demand. On Thursday the Brent crude oil price was trading at $87.25 per barrel. The average Brent crude price fell from $91.86 to $88.72 a barrel in the month that led to the last local fuel price decrease. This decline had been due to higher global crude oil inventories from increased production from non-Opec+ producers, the lifting of sanctions on Venezuela by the US, creating a positive outlook on…

Fans from Durban and surrounds showed their support yesterday as they lined the streets to welcome the Springbok rugby champions. Dressed in green and gold and some draped in the national flag, the atmosphere in various communities was a celebratory one.…

About 200 firefighters, those who are still active, retired and ex-firemen (and women) from across KwaZulu- Natal, reunited on Friday at the Munies Sports Club in Durban. The annual event was a get- together of the servicemen to continue the bond they shared, go down memory lane and impart their wisdom to the younger generation of firefighters. The reunion, which has been hosted since the early 1980s, was previously referred to as the “Pensioners’ Party” and was held in December as a Christmas dinner. Trevor Stevens said he began his career as a firefighter at 24 so that he could earn a living, but the job turned into his passion and he worked as a firefighter for 40 years. “We have people who were firefighters years ago but they still…

A MAN accused of killing the husband of a National Freedom Party councillor in an alleged hit has abandoned his bail application in the Nongoma Magistrate’s Court. Sfiso Qwabe allegedly committed the murder while there was already a warrant of arrest for him in relation to another killing. It is alleged that in September, Qwabe and accomplices shot and killed Bongani Zulu, the husband of Nongoma NFP councillor Senzeni Zulu. At the time Qwabe and several other men had apparently entered the councillor’s home at Mandlakazi Village, and when her husband said she wasn’t there, they killed him. The bail application of Qwabe’s co-accused began on Thursday and was adjourned to Tuesday and Wednesday. Qwabe allegedly committed the murder while out on bail for the alleged murder of Sanele Ngubane,…

SHAUWN Mkhize and her Royal AM Football Club, whom the Durban High Court found together had defaulted Sars by over R50 million, seems to have ditched a sponsorship from the eThekwini Municipality in favour of a more lucrative deal from Msunduzi. The team discarded the sponsorship from eThekwini worth R15 million before the end of the contract, for a much bigger three-year R27-million deal with the Msunduzi Municipality. The Midlands municipality, which has a record of financial mismanagement that has kept it under administration since 2019, signed a bigger bill despite its poor service delivery and failure to maintain its dilapidated infrastructure. According to a document signed by eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda and Speaker Thabani Nyawose, and released to the media by DA caucus leader in Msunduzi Ross Strachan, the…

A DURBAN-based businessman has accused Western Cape acting Judge Pearl Andrews of helping Old Mutual (OM) defraud him through a false debt of R240 000 and a R60 million portfolio. Darius Naidoo, a business, legal and financial consultant, said the alleged fraud happened at the KwaZulu-Natal Regional Court between 2017 and 2020. Naidoo said the case was brought to the attention of Andrews, who was the magistrate at that time. Asked for comment, KwaZulu-Natal Regional Court acting president Meerchand Maharaj said Andrews was currently acting as a judge in the Western Cape and he was unable to respond on her behalf. Andrews said she was not at liberty to communicate directly to the media. She referred questions to the secretary of the Magistrates Commission, Maritshane Justice Finger, who said Naidoo…

STANDARD Bank has again been accused of using underhanded tactics to short change its clients, claiming that a couple had defaulted on their bond repayments. The accusations come after one of the bank’s clients was allegedly overcharged by the bank. Shamilla Pather and her husband Roman, of Pinetown, say they were overcharged by the bank which, they say, has also prolonged court processes intended to resolve the matter. Pather accused the bank of expecting herself and her husband to pay R600 000 more over a 10-year period in lieu of one month of arrears of R8 800. She said they had not been notified that they had defaulted on repayments and that her accountant had found they had instead overpaid. In 2003 the couple initiated a bond with Standard Bank…

JUNIOR Dion scored a first-half hat-trick as AmaZulu blew away Golden Arrows 3-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium last night to book their place in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals. This was also Usuthu’s first triumph over Abafana Bes’thende since 2021. AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin’s men joined Stellenbosch and Richards Bay in the last four of the competition, with Sekhukhune United and TS Galaxy’s quarter-final taking place late last night in Polokwane. A highly anticipated KZN derby kicked off at an upbeat and fast tempo as the thousands of supporters in attendance contributed to a lively occasion on the day. Although both teams flew out of the blocks pretty early, the erratic nature seemed to benefit Usuthu more as their counter-attacking style suited the pockets of spaces opened all…

The Stormers promised an improved performance next Saturday against Benetton in Italy after coming unstuck in their first overseas tour match of the United Rugby Championship season. The former champions failed to score any five-pointers in Friday’s clash against the Glasgow Warriors, with the home side dominating the scoreboard to win 20-9 in their second consecutive victory over the Cape side at the Scotstoun Stadium. After starting the competition with two bonus-point victories, the Stormers failed to pick up a single point from the clash, and will need an improved performance if they are to break their duck on tour next weekend. Coach John Dobson lamented his team’s high error rate and ill-discipline after they came unstuck at the lineout and scrum at times, allowing Glasgow to get the upper…

Hiking is an enjoyable, relaxing way to experience the great outdoors with friends and family. When you go on a hike, you get to explore places in nature that roads cannot reach. If you are new to hiking, starting can feel a bit intimidating, so we have created this guide to make sure your introduction to hiking is enjoyable and safe. Plan, and check the weather For beginner hikers, choose a fine-weather day to ensure a good experience. You may not want the weather to get in the way of your plans, but poor conditions can often cause accidents or make a hike just plain miserable. Even if you plan to do the hike come rain or shine, check the weather ahead of time so you can make sure you…

IN2ASSETS will be auctioning a lucrative redevelopment opportunity in Durban’s CBD on November 16 at 11am. The two high-rise properties, 27-31 Joe Slovo (Field) Street, are positioned midway between two of the busiest intersections. The busy arterial road is exposed to high levels of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The property at 27 Joe Slovo (Field) Street also fronts onto Parry Road. The two attached properties present the market with a rare opportunity – a space ripe for redevelopment in the heart of the Durban CBD. The permitted zoning would allow the properties to be used as offices, residential flats, retail, a hotel, educational establishments or a boarding house, to name a few. Student accommodation would require special consent from the municipality. The properties are in need of repair. As such,…

Two entrepreneurs in the energy sector in South Africa have come together to assist and train other small businesses to get ahead in their respective fields. Hleziphi Siyothula-Mtshizana, the founder and CEO of In Pursuit Renewable Energy, a services company offering cost-effective alternative energy solutions, says her firm can play a positive role in addressing the country’s energy crisis, and make an important contribution to developing skills in the RE environment. The company currently employs four people. Long-time university friend and founder and managing director of the non-profit organisation KgabisoPalesa Cares (KP Cares), Kgabiso Palesa Sephai, is passionate about training youth and communities in renewable energy, as well as skills development in energy efficiency, solar PV systems and battery storage. KP Cares has trained 100 young people and 10 SMMEs,…

WATCHING the sheer scale of Israel’s brutal push for the extinction of the Palestinian people, the heinousness of which has never been seen in recent memory, it is impossible to remain neutral. The quote has been paraphrased. But nonetheless, these are the thoughts and pronouncements of South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, who is also a member of the national executive of the ANC. He was speaking at the annual Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation’s Inclusive Growth Forum, also dubbed “dialogue among equals” retreat in Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal. Minister Godongwana was scheduled to speak on the subject of “policy instruments for securing the country’s economic stability”. Inevitably, he veered into the geopolitical causal factors of economic upheavals, noting in particular the worrying and shockingly blatant double-standards of the Western powers –…

IT WAS Durban’s turn yesterday to show the World Cup-winning Springbok rugby team some love and appreciation as they paraded through the city, and they did it in a big way. Thousands of excited fans and well-wishers, dressed mostly in green, lined the streets throughout the parade that began outside uMhlanga’s Garden Court Hotel and concluded at Durban's City Hall. To give proud South Africans a chance to get within touching distance of the team that beat the All Blacks in a World Cup final in France last Saturday, the Springboks embarked on a four-day victory parade, which began in Gauteng on Thursday. While one of the darlings of the team, captain Siya Kolisi, was unavailable for the Durban cavalcade, and there were a few calls of “Where’s Siya” during…

THE team from Umcebo Design is excited to be holding their second Fly Me To The Moon recycled paper workshop in collaboration with Manna Café in Glenwood. Participants will have the opportunity to craft a beautiful mobile using recycled paper and string, featuring celestial elements like the moon and stars. Robin Opperman, the creative director of Umcebo Design and co-facilitator of the workshop, said: “The concept of Umcebo Design was born out of a long history of working with marginalised people of varying abilities around the idea that art and craft can be elevated to a new level of creativity and, at the same time, generate valuable income for participants.” Opperman said that while working as an art teacher at Ningizimu School for the Severely Mentally Handicapped, he started…

The alleged masterminds behind the killing of uMbilo bed and breakfast owner Jacqueline “Jackie” Needham are set to go on trial. Needham’s body was found by her employees on August 10, 2022 in a vacant room at her premises, wrapped in a sheet. This week the State outlined its case against the men, who allegedly assaulted and strangled Needham, after winning her confidence by posing as guests. Post-mortem results revealed that Needham was strangled and had sustained various injuries. Mzolethwa Jali, 24, Mdumiseni Gumede 21, and Bernard Langa, 22, appeared at the Durban Magistrate’s Court before presiding Magistrate Sandile Zuma, on Tuesday. With the matter due for trial, prosecutor Denise Perumal outlined the case the State had against the accused in the indictment lodged with the court. It was stated…

MORE than 250 people were left homeless by a raging fire that engulfed about 45 shacks at the infamous Plastic View informal settlement east of Pretoria yesterday morning. This is the second incident in a month in the capital after scores died at Cemetery View informal settlement near Centurion at the end of September. City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department deputy chief Charles Mabaso confirmed that the fire that started in the early hours of Saturday was extinguished before any fatalities. Mabaso said while three people were treated for smoke inhalation and moderate injuries, three others were treated on the scene for minor injuries. However, Independent Media can reveal that some of the victims who lost their belongings refused to get transport to medical facilities and also rejected alternative accommodation…

CITY of Johannesburg speaker Colleen Makhubele has launched an attack on South African politicians who have shown their allegiance to Palestine in the Middle East war against Israel, accusing them of being bought. In a video that went viral last week Makhubele takes a swipe at the ANC and President Cyril Ramaphosa and EFF president Julius Malema, among others, for declaring their support for Palestine. The two politicians, and their parties, have shown their solidarity with Palestine since the outbreak of the war more than a month ago by organising public pickets and donning the Palestinian symbolic scarf, citing historical ties with SA. The war started after a surprise attack from Gaza by the militant wing of Hamas on Israel soil, killing scores of Israelis. The next day…

WITH the rising tensions in some communities due to counterfeit goods allegedly sold by foreign nationals who have taken over many spaza shops in many communities around South Africa, law enforcement agencies and community leaders are urged to hold those who are stocking counterfeit goods accountable. Recently, many incidents of children falling ill were reported in various communities around the country, most recently at Njonjela Primary School, Bushbuckridge, after pupils were rushed to the nearest clinic and hospital after allegedly consuming snacks and drinks purchased from a local foreign-owned spaza shop near the school. Last month, community members in Soweto forced the closure of spaza shops owned by foreign nationals after two children aged four and six died after allegedly eating a pack of cookies bought from a local spaza…

Following yesterday’s World Cup results, where Australia beat England by 33 runs and Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs, the ICC confirmed that South Africa have secured a semi-final spot. Against all odds, Temba Bavuma and his men are still in the running to make history and to bring the World Cup trophy to South Africa for the first time. The Proteas are currently second on the log with 12 points from seven matches, two behind India, whom they will face at Eden Gardens in Kolkata today (10.30am SA time start), before taking on Afghanistan in their last group-stage match on Friday. Australia are third on 10 points after seven matches, and New Zealand in fourth have eight points from as many games – and they are only ahead…

Family’s golden moment A TIMELESS platinum necklace created by father-and-son duo Vijay and Nihal Shah saw them take one of the top places in this year’s prestigious PlatAfrica jewellery design and manufacturing competition. The Shahs who run a bespoke jewellery studio, Vijay Shah Concepts in Durban North, were placed fourth with their exquisite neckpiece titled “Kairos – an opportune moment”, in the event hosted by Anglo American Platinum, Metal Concentrators and Platinum Guild International (PGI) India. “It’s an incredible honour,” said Nihal Shah who has racked up several other prizes in the competition over the years. There were about 200 participants in the competition and they were given a client brief to conceptualise and create a special piece. Nihal and Vijay designed and manufactured a bespoke necklace for a fictitious…

With the South African Weather Service predicting a hot summer, activities to keep you cool should be top of the list. Mzansi has been blessed with beautiful beaches where you can swim and soak up the sun. Depending on your location, you can also participate in activities such as surfing, sailing, cruising, kayaking, snorkelling and fishing. Here are some of the country’s best beaches: Umzumbe Beach, KZN South Coast Just an hour-and-a-half by car from Durban, Umzumbe Beach, at the mouth of the Mzumbe River on the South Coast, is characterised by dense coastal dune greenery, warm sea and stretches of empty, sandy beach to explore. It has also been awarded Blue Flag status and is known for its cleanliness, beauty, ecological value and safety. Safe for swimming, it is…

As many South Africans run out of money before their next pay cheque, it seems the country as a whole could be running out of money as well. This comes after Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana tabled his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement earlier this week in Parliament and to the nation. CEO of Debt Rescue, Neil Roets, said he was concerned about what the Minister’s spending cuts and tax increases would mean for the country’s stability, and more importantly, the economic stability of citizens already buckling under the weight of the unsustainable cost of living. Ahead of the Minister’s MTBPS, he sounded the alarm that the country is at risk of running out of money by March 2024, unless significant spending cuts are introduced. He made it clear that…

MANY South Africans marvelled at how the racially mixed Springbok team worked in tandem to successfully slay mighty opponents of the world on French battlegrounds and eventually lifted the Rugby World Cup. It’s been difficult since last Saturday’s triumph in the final against the All Blacks in Paris to dim the afterglow. Celebrations continued this week, as thousands of South Africans lined the streets in some cities to welcome home their heroes, who paraded with the coveted William Webb Ellis Cup, won for a record fourth time. Experts roundly agreed that the Springboks’ victory was immense for nation-building, but was also a reminder to government and political heads about the value of good leadership and teamwork. However, some asked, apart from the temporary “psychological lift”, how will it tangibly benefit…

A final year medical student has cycled 1500km to raise money to help students clear historic debt. Sarah Camp, 25, began her cycle on October 26 from Worcester in the Western Cape and arrived at her Hillcrest home in Durban yesterday. The Stellenbosch University (SU) student is raising money for #Action4Inclusion, a student debt alleviation initiative. She approached #Action4Inclusion, an initiative launched by SU’s Student Representative Council and the University’s Centre for Social Justice led by former public protector Professor Thuli Madonsela to support students who cannot register for the next academic year because of outstanding student fees, as well as graduates who are unable to access academic records upon graduation owing to student debt. She travelled through the Western Cape winelands and into South Africa’s dry Karoo heartland, through…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) embarked on a voter registration drive yesterday urging all those eligible to vote to register so they could achieve quality service delivery. The Democratic Alliance held its first national rally as part of their election campaign yesterday, a build up to the voter registration weekend, taking place on November 18 and 19. The event took place at the Durban Exhibition Centre. People came out in their numbers to attend the event, including DA Federal Leader John Steenhuisen who delivered the keynote address. According to Steenhuisen, the Multi-Party Charter was now polling at 50% in the province. He said that the ruling party was now a shadow of its former self due to the corruption and the misrule, and that is failure presented a new hope through…

SWISS robotics company Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) has allegedly admitted to inflating prices to install a control and instrumentation (C&I) system at the Kusile power station. The revelations were made in the company’s report to the German prosecuting authorities in April 2020. ABB admitted to the inflation of prices to the US-based international law firm Debevoise & Plimpton, which conducted an internal investigation. It has been reported that former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko played a role in awarding the R2.2 billion tender to ABB. The awarding of the contract was allegedly manipulated, with ABB employees accused of colluding with Koko to ensure that it appointed Impulse International as its subcontractor to undertake some of the cabling work while knowing that Impulse was not fully equipped or qualified to finish the…

HIGHER Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande’s immediate gazetting to place the University of South Africa (Unisa) under administration shows he is desperate to take over the university. These were the words of Unisa lecturer in professional ethics, Mametlwe Sebei, who said Nzimande’s decision was a blatant abuse of power. The North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, ruled in favour of Unisa by denying Nzimande’s application for leave to appeal the court’s finding that the decision to appoint an administrator for the university was in breach of previous court orders and unlawful. This was the fourth time the court ruled against Nzimande in his ongoing conflict with the institution’s council and management. An independent report commissioned by the Department of Higher Education recommended the institution be placed under administration. Sebei said…

ON Saturday, October 28, the Springboks brought home their fourth Rugby World Cup trophy. As defending world champions, they are now on record as being the only team to have won the Rugby World Cup on four occasions, and the second team to have won it consecutively. Following back-to-back triumphs by our national rugby team, they were able to solidify a 12-11 point win in the final match against the relentless All Blacks. In fact, the Springboks secured a one-point win in all of their final three matches leading up to the World Cup win. Although they had secured World Cup wins in the past, these recent matches were truly a feat of determination by the team, and a symbol of their determination as reigning world champions. The symbolism of…

THE government is tightening the screws on the hiring of new employees in its bid to cut costs as part of responding to the current challenging fiscal environment. It is implementing tighter control measures that will help Cabinet ministers to effectively manage fiscal sustainability when creating and filling certain vacant posts. Public Service and Administration Minister, Noxolo Kiviet has informed her colleagues that motivation for creating or filling certain vacant posts by national government departments must be submitted to her for her concurrence, or the relevant premier in the case of a provincial department or provincial government component. “Chief financial officers are expected to advise their departments on the financial implications of creating or filling certain critical posts and confirm the availability of funding for the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF)…

Manchester United helped ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag as Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage-time winner beat Fulham 1-0 yesterday, while Manchester City went top of the Premier League by thrashing Bournemouth 6-1. Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford had come into question over the past week after consecutive 3-0 home defeats to City and Newcastle. United were again far from spectacular at Craven Cottage, but got a much-needed three points, thanks to captain Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder has been a target of stinging criticism in recent weeks for not showing enough leadership on the field, but he produced a rare moment of quality when his side needed it. Fernandes’ 91st-minute shot from the edge of the area had just too much power for Bernd Leno as it squirmed into…

Hlompho Kekana knows only too well the pressure that comes with playing Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco in their backyard at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca. And as Mamelodi Sundowns look to register their first-ever win away against their continental nemesis, the retired former Brazilians skipper believes “keeping possession” is the only way the SA champions will get some joy. The two teams clash in the first leg of the inaugural African Football League (AFL) final tonight (8pm kick-off), with Sundowns keen to get a result that will see them return home for the second leg cock-a-hoop. “The key will be to keep possession and control play. If they can manage to starve Wydad of the ball, and use it wisely and well, then half the battle will…

Tap into the divine energy Hindus deem some nights auspicious for material and spiritual success. The nights are so magical that to worship with sincerity can alter your destiny, making it more favourable even if it’s not written in your horoscope. One can easily tap into the divine cosmic energy through proper prayer and rituals at the auspicious times. Among such nights are Hanuman Jayanti, Navarathri, Janmashtami, Sharad Purnima, Diwali and Shivarathri. Holi night is also auspicious for secret prayers. On Diwali, Sharad Purnima and Navarathri, devotees can please Mother Lakshmi easily. Diwali is a five-day festival, with the first three days crucial to pleasing Mother Lakshmi. On the first evening, Dhanteras (November 10), light 11 diyas (clay lamps) to invite Mother Lakshmi. It is a good time to buy…

Researchers have identified a direct link between high insulin levels, common among patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, and pancreatic cancer. The study was published in the journal, Cell Metabolism. It provides the first detailed explanation of why people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. The research demonstrates that excessive insulin levels overstimulate pancreatic acinar cells, which produce digestive juices. This overstimulation leads to inflammation that converts these cells into precancerous cells. “Alongside the rapid increase in both obesity and Type 2 diabetes, we’re seeing an alarming rise in pancreatic cancer rates,” said Dr James Johnson, a professor in the department of cellular and physiological sciences at University of British Columbia (UBC). “These findings help us understand how this is happening,…