Sunday Tribune 2025-09-21

The economic contribution of the sport of rugby was brought into the spotlight as excitement continues to build as the Springboks prepare to play Argentina in Durban next weekend. Andy Colquhoun, General manager: Communications South African Rugby Union (Saru) said that the Springboks normally have six home games per season as well as the Cape Town Sevens, which are internationally facing. “A Bok test at Ellis Park generated R167m in direct expenditure in Gauteng, contributed R517m to Gauteng’s GDP, created 1 117 “annualised employment opportunities” and R70m in government taxes and attracted approximately 3 500 international visitors.” Lee-Anne Singer, Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (Fedhasa) Cape Chairperson, said that when rugby comes to town, the atmosphere is electric. Stadiums are packed, hotels report higher occupancy, and restaurants, bars, and…

Growing up in Reservoir Hills, surrounded by a close-knit Indian community, shaped Vanessa Pillay into the leader she is today. “Our neighbourhood was more than just a place, it was a network of families who supported one another, celebrated together, and faced challenges with unity,” she recalled. “That environment taught me the value of hard work, humility, and integrity. Whether leading teams or building client relationships, I’ve always drawn strength from those early lessons to lead with empathy, to stay grounded, and to never forget where I come from.” Her father placed a strong emphasis on education and self- sufficiency, principles that continue to guide her career. “He believed that knowledge was the one thing no one could take from you, and that being able to stand on your own…

South Africans hoping for a drop in their loan repayments will have to wait a little longer. The South African Reserve Bank’s (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided this week to keep the repurchase rate unchanged at 7%, which leaves the prime lending rate steady at 10.50%. The decision means there will be no immediate relief for households already stretched by high borrowing costs. Monthly instalments on mortgages, car loans and other credit linked to prime remain at elevated levels, tightening the squeeze on disposable income. This means that a R1 million bond taken over 20 years at the current prime rate still costs about R9 984 a month. With the Sarb choosing not to cut, that figure remains unchanged. A R2 million bond remains close to R19 968 a…

ABC has indefinitely removed Jimmy Kimmel’s (pictured) talk show from its programming slate after the comedian’s recent remarks surrounding the shooting incident involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The show, which has long been a staple of late-night television, will now be replaced by alternative programming as his comments have ignited a firestorm of criticism. During a monologue, Kimmel suggested that Tyler Robinson, the individual accused of fatally shooting Kirk at a university in Utah, was associated with the controversial Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. He remarked, “The MAGA gang is desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.” This assertion has been met with backlash, prompting Nexstar Media, the…

Documentaries are experiencing a surge in popularity, with their widespread availability on streaming platforms highlighting the genre’s current prominence. At the moment, two are attracting eyeballs: Beauty and the Bester and, unsurprisingly, aka Charlie Sheen. Earlier this month, Sheen turned 60. He celebrated the milestone by dovetailing this tell-all two-part documentary feature with the release of The Book of Sheen: A Memoir. Sheen is Hollywood’s infamous bad boy. His debauched lifestyle, failed marriages and string of rehab stints have been tabloid fodder throughout his career. That said, I had a clear idea of what to expect from this offering, so it wasn’t like director Andrew Renzi was opening Pandora’s box. It’s a celebrity feature, straight from the horse’s mouth. Sheen addresses rumours and scandals that dogged him throughout his career.…

When Emma Heming Willis revealed that her Hollywood icon husband Bruce Willis now lives in a separate home because of his dementia diagnosis, she knew it would raise eyebrows. She knew some people would question, others would criticise, and many would misunderstand. But she also knew one thing: it was “important to share”. This decision was about more than Willis. It was about love, dignity, and getting through each day. Willis, now 70, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a progressive condition that changes personality, behaviour, and language. This disease doesn’t just affect memory. It changes family life, puts stress on relationships, and makes caregiving significantly more challenging. For Heming, who is raising their two young daughters, Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11, the choice to move Willis into a nearby…