Innehållsförteckning för 2023-10-05 från Cape Argus

Cape Town jazz and gospel musician, Chadleigh Gowar has come under fire after a social media post went viral showing another musician, who is facing rape charges, performing at Gowar’s My African Praise – The Celebration event over the weekend. Gowar also released his first CD after 15 years in music. Social media was filled with outrage as the musician in question is currently facing charges of sexual grooming, rape and sexual assault of a teenage boy. The musician was allegedly arrested at his Kuils River home in July 2020 after a case was opened. At the time, the accused held a senior position at the Trade Union for Musicians of SA and he previously shared the stage with various big names in the music industry. Since the case is…

The man accused of killing a police constable stationed at the Samora Machel police station appeared in the Blue Downs Regional Court where his case was postponed to October 12. Mpumzi Nompetsheni, 30, is accused of killing policewoman Constable Asavela Mathe, 29. Mathe’s naked body was found in Mfuleni on Sunday morning. She had allegedly been out with a friend visiting acquaintances in the area when the incident occurred. When Mfuleni police were alerted to an unknown body in Malgas camp, Extension 4, in the early hours, they began investigating. Following a trail led them to a shack where Mathe’s clothes, including her undergarments, were found. During the investigation it was discovered that Mathe was in the police. “A 30-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested by Mfuleni police. Further investigations about…

The City has announced that it would embark on an anti-extortion campaign next week. This was discussed on the last day of the Urban Mobility Summit yesterday. The directorate said it lost millions because of extortion threats on its sites. Infrastructure implementation project manager Johan Fowler said in the previous financial year, Urban Mobility lost R60 million. “We were not able to spend the budget because contracts came to a stand-still because of the extortion threats … The City had to pick up the tab, paying for the costs for the termination of that contract.” He explained that they were trying to find ways to mitigate the problem. “What we are doing in response to that is to build these collaborating agreements, and forums with our safety and security colleagues,…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes the Red Devils will work their way out of an early season crisis after facing questions over whether he fears losing his job. United have lost six of their last nine matches after they lost 3-2 at home to Galatasaray on Tuesday night. This is the first time the English club has lost their opening two games of a Champions League group stage. United are also off to their worst ever start to a Premier League season after losing four of their opening seven matches. Ten Hag enjoyed a successful first season at Old Trafford, leading the club back into the Champions League by finishing third in the Premier League and ending a six-year trophy drought by lifting the League Cup. “Last season…

World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am will come into contention for the outside centre position should the Springboks reach the play-offs after this weekend’s final World Cup group stage matches. The Boks face an anxious wait until Saturday evening, when Ireland and Scotland square off in a match (9pm kick-off) that will determine the outcome of the group. South Africa currently top Pool B with 15 points, Ireland are second (14), and Scotland third (10). A bunch of scenarios exist but all the Boks want is an outcome that will see them reach the next stage to defend their title. According to Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones, Am will train over the next couple of weeks and will be considered for the play-offs if the side progresses. He arrived in…

Maxime Lucu will start at scrumhalf to deputise for Antoine Dupont as coach Fabien Galthie stuck with his premium team for France’s final World Cup Pool A game, a knockout-style clash against Italy tomorrow. Lucu will pair up with Bordeaux-Begles club partner, flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert, as Les Bleus look to wrap up top spot in the group and set up a potential quarter- final clash with defending champions the Springboks, who are widely expected to end up second in Pool B behind Ireland. Should they lose without picking up two bonus points, France will be eliminated and the Azzurri would go through, and Les Bleus are well aware that Italy will not look anything like the side who were destroyed 86-17 by New Zealand last week. “They’re a Latin team…

Shafiq Naser shot a year after his brother A PALESTINIAN property developer is dead after two gunmen on motorcycles fired several shots at him in peak-hour traffic close to his home in Sandrift, Milnerton. The killing of Shafiq Naser comes almost a year after his brother, Abdel Fattah Nassar, was shot dead in a gun battle near the V&A Waterfront. Nassar is believed to have been involved in the Israeli underworld and had, according to reports, sought refuge in Cape Town from the gangland killings in that country. Naser owned Naser Construction, based at Century City, and had been involved in the development of buildings in and around Cape Town according to filings with the City council. The latest killing comes after the Global Organised Crime Index showed that South…

Former president Jacob Zuma is unrelenting in his high-stakes legal battle to have the April 2022 appointment of Judge Raymond Zondo as the country’s chief judge set aside. Zuma first launched the challenge through the Jacob Zuma Foundation in May. Through his legal team, Zuma argued that the appointment of Zondo by President Cyril Ramaphosa was irrational as he was not honest during the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) interviews and gave Ramaphosa an ultimatum. He also argued that according to publicly available information, Zondo scored the lowest points when matched against Justice Mandisa Maya, who was recommended for the position by the JSC. He also said Zondo allegedly scored lower points than Justice Dunstan Mlambo and Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, who were also in the running. Furthermore, Zuma argued that the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the late Professor Hoosen Jerry Coovadia was an outstanding scientist whose role in the Struggle for liberation will be remembered for generations to come. He said Coovadia’s research into mother-to-child transmission of HIV had left an indelible mark and Coovadia’s death was not only a loss to South Africa, but to the world, as he was an icon in the medical sector. Coovadia died yesterday at his home in Durban. Ramaphosa said the world would remember him for what he achieved over the years in pursuing freedom, democracy and medical research. “Jerry Coovadia was an outstanding scientist and committed anti-apartheid campaigner who dedicated himself to our liberation struggle. He also dedicated himself to the physical well-being and social inclusion of people all over the world through…

AUTOMOTIVE group MAN Truck & Bus has handed its first Lion’s Explorer E bus to one of its top customers, Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) in the Western Cape. Despite there being some electric buses currently operating in the country, what is different about the MAN Lion’s Explorer 12E is that it is designed for local purposes and not imported as a derivative from an overseas product. The stakeholders revealed that the bus was still in its test phase and the official launch would be in 2024 with the first customer orders. The unveiling of the new bus was attended by various stakeholders including Francois Meyer, CEO of Frontier Transport Holdings & Golden Arrow Bus Services, and Jan Aichinger, managing director at MAN Truck & Bus South Africa. Alexander…

Former Proteas bowling coach Vincent Barnes has backed Lungi Ngidi to fill South Africa’s fast-bowling void at the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India. Barnes, who recently retired from his Cricket South Africa duties, has extensive knowledge of working with SA’s fast bowlers from grassroots to international level. The 63-year-old is regarded as the fast bowling “guru” in SA, and was part of the Proteas coaching staff at the last one-day international World Cup held in India in 2011. He admits that losing the express pace of Anrich Nortjé is a “massive blow”, and that Sisanda Magala’s death-bowling skills will be missed, but is confident Ngidi can take the step up. The Proteas will certainly welcome a fit and raring-to-go Ngidi after the 27-year-old had been out of sorts for…

In A pre-tournament article, I selected my 33-player Springbok World Cup squad, and the toughest positions to make final calls on was among the loose forwards. These were my picks: Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen, Deon Fourie, Jean-Luc du Preez and Evan Roos. The last two players didn’t make the final cut, which is a bit unfortunate, as Du Preez and Roos could have brought an extra hard edge and finesse to the loose trio. But the major omission there was Jasper Wiese, who has been the preferred Bok No 8 over the past few years for Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber. I explained that my decision to leave out Wiese was about his handling issues, as he is prone to knocking the ball on, while he also…

Three friends in a car died in a hail of bullets in Mfuleni. A relative of one of the victims said a white car drove up to where they were parked at Fountain Heads, New Beginnings, Mfuleni and fired shots on Tuesday afternoon. “I wasn’t at home when the shooting happened, I was at the clinic but then I got a call which said that they were killed by unknown suspects. “They all lived in the same street and were friends, we don’t know what happened with them and we don’t want to speculate. “I was informed that one of them was still alive. The suspects, who had already driven away, went back and made sure that they finished him off. “And then they sped off and I understand that…

Former head of the North West Department of Health Dr Andrew Lekalakala was arrested on fresh charges of fraud amounting to R49 million. The charges relate to the building of the Moses Kotane Hospital in Ledig outside Rustenburg and the Joe Morolong Hospital in Vryburg. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (known as the Hawks) arrested Lekalakala, 58, the former head of department (HOD), and his co-accused, Joseph Leshabane, 61, in Mahikeng on Monday. They appeared in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mmabatho on Tuesday. Their case was postponed to January 31 for further investigations. “Lekalakala is facing two charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and two of fraud, and he was granted R10 000 bail,” said NPA spokesperson in the North West division, Henry…

SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila says South Africa must urgently find ways to buy oil directly from Venezuela and Russia at discounted prices. Mapaila was addressing the SACP’s Red October Campaign 2023 launch on Sunday in Phuthaditjhaba. He said that demonstrably exploring alternative oil and fuel supply sources can go a long way in helping our nation to reduce imported oil and fuel price increases and bring down the ever-rising cost of living, which is a crisis affecting millions of South Africans. Mapaila was addressing a rally under the campaign’s theme, “Put people first, fight the cost-of-living crisis”. The SACP will hold its central committee plenary from Friday to Sunday to strengthen its efforts on these matters, among others. SACP national office-bearers led by Mapaila will on Sunday, October 8…

Victorious Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler beamed a smile as wide as the Grand Canyon after Venezuelan Darwin Gonzalez weaved his magic before handing Khanyisa Mayo the match-winner on a platter against Kaizer Chiefs on Tuesday night. Gonzalez was one of three substitutes Tinkler introduced at the start of the second half as he plotted Chiefs’ downfall at the FNB Stadium. Gonzalez rounded two Chiefs defenders before he chipped in a classy cross which went over the heads of the central defenders, and unmarked Mayo had the easiest of chances to convert. The TV commentator said Chiefs’ defence was ball-watching, and that might have been because they were dumbstruck by the audacity of Gonzalez to take on the defence and close out his penalty-area raid with a pinpoint feed…

The All Blacks are expected to roll over Uruguay with some ease in their final World Cup pool match tonight (kick-off 9pm) but scrum coach Greg Feek said the way Los Teros had taken on France earlier in the tournament had given them some pause for thought. New Zealand still need a bonus-point win to be certain of a place in the quarter-finals but go into the contest charged with confidence after hammering Italy 96-17 at OL Stadium last week. France were on a similar high after beating New Zealand in the tournament opener when they faced Uruguay but struggled to break down the 17th-ranked South Americans and ended up with a far from flattering 27-12 win. “We actually watched that match as a team,” Feek told reporters yesterday. “Obviously…

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell said yesterday that he was confident his players could handle the pressure of their final Rugby World Cup pool match with Scotland this weekend – because they have become used to high-stakes games. O’Connell’s side have won all three of their Pool B matches so far, including an impressive 13-8 victory over world champions South Africa. However, defeat on Saturday, which would end a losing run of eight straight Tests against Ireland, could see them exit the competition. The Springboks top the table on 15 points, with Ireland a point adrift and Scotland on 10. O’Connell speaks with authority, having appeared at four World Cups, including the 2007 edition also hosted by France, when Ireland had a disastrous campaign and bowed out in the pool…