Innehållsförteckning för 2024-01-22 från Cape Argus

At its essence, multiple award- winning series The Bear is an age-old underdog story. And with its universal life lessons, it comes as no surprise that it has been receiving so many accolades. The FX dramedy series cleaned up at the 2023 Emmy Awards this week, after also winning big at this month’s 81st Annual Golden Globes. The series centres on a young chef – played by the ever in-vogue Jeremy Allen White – who returns to Chicago, from the fine dining world, to run his family’s fast food restaurant after a heartbreaking death in his family. Created by Christopher Storer, the Hulu show revolves around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, who is forced to contend with the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership in the wake of inheriting his family’s…

Reward offer after vehicle seen fleeing the scene City of CAPE Town and SANParks authorities have reason to suspect recent fires reported on the city’s mountains are “malicious” acts of arson. City firefighters worked tirelessly to put out fires near Steenbras Dam’s water treatment plant in Gordon’s Bay and in Slangkop last Thursday. This was followed by another fire that was reported near Pinehaven, on the peak of Redhill Road in Simon’s Town, while aerial firefighting and ground crews continued throughout the day and into the night to contain the blaze. According to Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith, crews spotted a suspicious vehicle fleeing the scene when they responded to the fire near Pinehaven. “Crews responding to the fire line became suspicious of a vehicle hurriedly leaving…

Two teenage girls were shot in two separate incidents, as they made their way home from school in their first week back. A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed as she was walking with her mother in Marcus Garvey. Residents said they heard gunshots going off like firecrackers. “When we heard the shots, we didn’t think those were bullets and then we realised that once again someone was shooting. It has been a daily occurrence. “The victim was with her mother when the shooting happened. She was caught in the crossfire. “She was from Sinethemba Secondary School in Philippi, she was still wearing her uniform. Her body was lying on the scene for more than three hours when she was finally picked up.” Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said the circumstances…

A well-known rugby player from Goedverwacht, near Piketberg, tragically drowned in a dam on Saturday afternoon. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said the circumstances surrounding the incident were under investigation. “Piketberg police registered an inquest for investigation following an incident in which a 30-year-old man drowned in a dam on Saturday afternoon at about 1.10pm. A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.” Lee-Mohn Booys went swimming with friends at Piket Bo-berg, where he drowned. His mother, Cornelia Dodenburg, 61, said she got the call before 3pm on Saturday. “He went to spend the day at the mountain with friends and went for a swim. According to his friend who was with him, the friend dived in and told Lee-Mohn ‘moenie in duik nie’ (don’t dive in) but…

From drawing and colouring together in Grade R to walking the matric ball red carpet, five cousins celebrated together last week as they all passed matric. The cousins from the Abrahams family in Parktown were in full cheer as they celebrated their matric results, along with the class of 2023. Eighteen-year-old twins Imaan and Ilhaam along with cousins Fawaaz, 17, Imtiyaaz, 17, and Amarah, 18, celebrated their matric results on Friday. The five made headlines in October as they accompanied each other to their matric ball. To celebrate the end of their 12-year educational journey, they walked the red carpet in front of their thrilled parents, friends and family. Imaan said that it was an amazing journey, one that she could share with her relatives. “Alhamdulillah (praise be to God),…

“Suid Afrika! Nou weet hulle wat ons weet! (South Africa! Now they know what we know!)” These words echoed through the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada at the end of the UFC297 main event in which Dricus du Plessis made history when he dethroned American Sean Strickland to become the new middleweight champion and South Africa’s first UFC world champion. In an oscillating five-round fight at the weekend, Strickland did well to stick to what he knew best, initiating his accurate Philly shell style with beautiful power jabs and kicks to the body of Du Plessis. In the first and second round Strickland had the upper hand, as Du Plessis battled to find his range and close the distance with a few takedowns near the end of both rounds, landing…

THE Pretoria Capitals head to Gqeberha for their fifth fixture of the SA20 season and their third assignment away from home this season, having been beaten by the Paarl Royals at Boland Park and by the Joburg Super Kings at the Wanderers earlier in the competition. The hosts, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, return from a set of successful away trips, having emerged victorious at Newlands Stadium against MI Cape Town, and at Kingsmead Stadium against Durban’s Super Giants last week. As the Capitals look to improve their performances away from home today, the Sunrisers look to rectify their performances at home in front of the loud orange army, after losing against the Super Giants in Gqeberha earlier in the competition. Having had a rained-out opener, which was followed by the…

Mohamed Salah said yesterday he is convinced he will win the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt “sooner or later”, but admitted his country will need to improve if they are to do so at this year’s edition, where he is currently out injured. The Liverpool forward spoke to reporters ahead of the Pharaohs’ decisive final group game against Cape Verde today, which Egypt need to win to be sure of qualifying for the last 16. But they will be without Salah for the game in Abidjan, as he recovers from the hamstring injury that forced him off in the first half of the team’s 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday. “I would love to win it, absolutely,” Salah said, when asked what it would mean to win the Afcon…

THE tantalising trailer for the fourth season of The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) just dropped and, from the looks of it, things are about to get spicier. The new season sees three new housewives, Ameigh Sibahle Thompson, Nqobile “Angel” Ndlela and Zamaswazi Ngcobo, alongside OGs Jojo Robinson, Maria Valaskatzis, Nonku Williams Sorisha Naidoo and Silindile Wendy Ndlovu. From Valaskatzis’ dissolving her lip-fillers to newbie Ndlela putting people in their place, it’s already clear that Housewives fans can expect some salty lip-service and Durban spice. It also reveals that the “Joko” effect is still intact, while shade and soft living is the order of the day. And a new gusband has joined. Williams, who has been on the reality show since its inception, says she’s ready to claim back her…

Two people died and four were injured when a downtown Johannesburg building they were living in caught alight day morning. It is understood that one woman has been arrested in connection with the burning of the building. This was confirmed by the city’s municipal manager. Witnesses said the fire broke out in the two-storey building on the corner of Commissioner and Nugget Streets in the central business district (CBD). Ward councillor, Masindi Mmbengwa, said the fire started at around 4am. Mmbengwa said he was notified by one of the ward committee members, who lives next to the building, and rushed to the scene immediately calling the emergency services. He appealed to residents to stop finding accommodation in abandoned buildings as they were not safe. “People can’t continue living in such…

Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi told thousands of his supporters at the weekend that corruption was so rife in the country that the “so-called” leaders saw politics as a meal ticket. Zibi said these politicians even went to the extent of killing each other just so that they could put their hands in the cookie jar. He pointed out that the level of unemployment in South Africa was now higher than it was 20 years ago, adding that the number of violent crimes was far greater now than was the case 20 years ago. “We do not trust the police any more. We do not trust government officials. Too many people in our society tolerate and defend corrupt people. Some even follow corrupt politicians when, for the millionth time, they…

In a concerted effort to create greater accessibility, several first-timers joined snorkel enthusiasts for a morning of guided ocean exploration at Windmill Beach in Simon’s Town yesterday. The “Rise From The Cape Flats: Open Day Snorkel Event” was initiated by underwater filmmaker and ocean conservationist, freediver and scuba diver Mogamat Shamier Magmoet in partnership with Argonaut Science, Trail Freedivers and Apnea Addicts Freediving. “I have been diving for seven years now, but when I started, I didn’t see anyone who looked or sounded like me in these ocean spaces. I also saw the need for ocean education and experiences within our communities. So for the past five years, I have been trying to change that,” Magmoet said. Magmoet is also the co-founder of Sea the Bigger Picture Ocean Initiative and…

Mpumalanga, which has experienced decades of misrule under the ruling party, is an administrative nightmare for the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). Following a dismal report in 2023 from the AG’s office on the financial state of municipalities in the province, it is evident that in most aspects where the province and its municipalities are expected to be improving, they are either retaining the unbearable status quo or regressing where minor progress has been made during previous financial years. Mpumalanga is a classic case of what transpires when there is blatant disregard for rules and where the state is left to its own devices. But exactly how much damage has been caused and how does the province of Mpumalanga fare when compared to other provinces across South Africa? The province,…

There were heart palpitations in the Stormers’ coaching box when Stade Francais launched a late onslaught on their tryline to almost clinch the Champions Cup match in Paris on Saturday evening. But some trademark resolute defence by the Cape side saw them close out another nail-biting win 24-20 and secure a home play-off match. Two solid tackles in front of his tryline with time almost up on the clock by fullback Warrick Gelant, plus a second-half injection of grunt by the replacement forwards, closed out the game for the visitors. It was also the Stormers’ first win in Europe this season and, hopefully, the tough match will turn their fortunes around when travelling for the rest of the season. “The last two minutes were unbearable, the blood pressure was high,”…

THE Proteas are on tour in New Zealand for their second series of the new World Test Championship cycle, following the drawn series against India here at home over the summer. This time around, the Proteas go to the Land of the Long White Cloud as underdogs, seeing that the team selected for the tour has very little experience, with key Proteas players left behind to complete the second edition of the SA20. Due to the inexperienced nature of coach Shukri Conrad’s squad, the team have copped a lot of flack and have had their competence for Test cricket questioned. Batter Keegan Petersen feels they have been disrespected, to a large extent. “To a certain extent, yes (I feel we have been disrespected),” he said. “I believe the team that’s…

Fifteen firearms and eight imitation weapons used in criminal activities have been stolen from the Mitchells Plain SAPS – the same police station where 14 guns went missing six years ago. One officer has been arrested and dismissed after the firearms were reported missing from the station’s SAP-13 storeroom in November last year. The storeroom is where all exhibits and evidence used in criminal cases are kept. It was discovered on November 21 that the weapons, destined for forensic testing at a laboratory, had vanished. The theft is believed to have taken place over six months. A 30-year-old police officer stationed in Mitchells Plain was arrested. Provincial police spokesperson André Traut said the officer was apprehended three days after the firearms were discovered missing. “The theft of 15 firearms and…

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has urged his cabinet and the entire provincial government to work even harder this year with increased determination to keep improving the lives of people living in the province. Winde was speaking at this year’s first provincial cabinet meeting, where he and his team discussed various issues concerning the provincial government. “We are facing challenging months until the end of this administration’s term and beyond. We must continue to steady the ship, all the while keeping the needs of our residents foremost. Long-term thinking and planning should guide everything we do. The Western Cape will continue to be the province of hope. We have become the hope for South Africa,” said Winde. He said the province enjoyed an amazing festive season, and visitors from across…

The daughters of the late former president Nelson Mandela have objected to having his personal belongings sold at an auction in New York today. Among the 70 items planned for auction are Mandela’s 1993 original ID book, his aviator sunglasses and reading glasses, his famous “Madiba” shirts, his walking sticks, briefcases, his silver goose tea set, his Robben Island tennis racket, and his hearing aids. The items are already listed on the Guernsey’s Auction House website. Last month, the organisers of the planned sale, led by Mandela’s oldest daughter, Dr Makaziwe Mandela, won a court judgment after South African officials tried to block the sale of the items. This follows a two-year battle where the South African Heritage Resources Agency (Sahra) went to court to try to block the sale…

Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities MEC Mireille Wenger has lauded the performance of the province’s tourism industry over the December festive season. At the weekend Wenger praised the tourism sector for breaking records on several fronts during the peak season. She announced that the industry had recorded more than 400 000 visitors to Western Cape attractions. Top tourism attractions include the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Table Mountain National Park: Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain National Park: Boulders, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and Robben Island. Wenger said: “This is excellent news for our provincial economy and for the hundreds of thousands of jobs supported by tourism in the province. “The award-winning Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) smashed all previous monthly records, processing an astounding 317 000 two-way international…

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast find themselves in danger of crashing out of the tournament after their final group match. The Elephants will take on current group A leaders Equatorial Guinea today at 7pm in the last game of the round robin stages, with the possibility of exiting the competition. Ivory Coast will kick off their match in third spot, a place below Nigeria, who beat them last time out. If the hosts fail to win their encounter against the National Thunder, and Nigeria win their match against Guinea Bissau, who are bottom of the standing and pointless, they could finish in third place, and will take out their calculators to see if they make the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed nations. Jean-Louis Gasset,…

Revenge is pretty sweet. That’s how the Paarl Royals will be feeling after despatching neighbours MI Cape Town by 59 runs in the SA20 Cape derby at a searing Boland Park yesterday afternoon. The Royals had been on the other side of the coin on three previous occasions, as recent as Friday evening at Newlands when MI Cape Town triumphed once more. But Royals ace Bjorn Fortuin (3-15) had promised in the pre-match media conference that this encounter would be different, particularly due to the contrasting conditions at the Winelands venue. And Fortuin backed up his bravado with a devastating new-ball spell that shocked MI Cape Town to its core. The left-arm spinner had endured a quiet start to season 2 with the Royals seamers dominating the power play in…