Innehållsförteckning för 2024-09-12 från Cape Argus

With amapiano gaining momentum worldwide, there was bound to be a production that centres on the musical genre. Netflix, with production house Black Brain Pictures, took the lead with Piano Love. Directed by Mandla N, it sets out to be a vibrant story of love, ambition and the unifying power of music. The romance-drama stars rapper Senzo “Kwesta” Vilakazi, who made his acting debut alongside choreographer Bontle Modiselle-Moloi. It sees their romance blossoming amidst the challenges and heartaches of living in Soweto. Kwesta plays Sipho, a destitute hip hop musician who is dropped by his record label in favour of amapiano artists. With his career on the brink of collapse, he returns to live with his uncle. Meanwhile, aspiring dancer and musician Lerato (Modiselle-Moloi) also goes back to her Soweto…

A WEARY pony found struggling along Voortrekker Road in Kensington, under the weight of a cart loaded with a broken vehicle and four people riding inside the vehicle, has been taken into the care of the Cape of Good Hope (CoGH) SPCA. Charges of animal cruelty have since been laid against the four occupants and, if found guilty, could face fines of up to R40 000 or 12 months in prison, along with a criminal record. “The cart was pushing against the pony’s hindquarters as she struggled with every step,” said the animal welfare organisation said. “The small, weary pony was struggling under the weight of an absurdly heavy load—a cart loaded with a broken vehicle (without an engine) and four passengers riding inside the vehicle —far beyond the pony’s…

AFTER the lives of 11 Sea Harvest workers were lost at sea, the Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) has requested a detailed report on what transpired, as families struggle to find closure. Cosatu secretary-general Solly Phetoe met with the devastated family members at the Stella Maris Seafarers Centre yesterday, who remain with unanswered questions as their loved ones, presumed to have drowned, remain missing. Tragedy struck on May 17, when Sea Harvest’s deep-sea trawler vessel FV Lepanto sank 30-35 nautical miles off the coast of Hout Bay. While nine people survived the ordeal, the bodies of the 11 crew members remained missing at sea, with search and rescue efforts…

THE newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen the implementation of sports, arts, culture in public schools across the country will see more private businesses, commissions, foundations, trusts and NGOs get involved. Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie together with Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube have signed the MOU to progressively transform access to both sports and cultural programmes in schools, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive in sport and the arts. McKenzie said the agreement was a significant step towards unlocking untapped talent, adding the partnership will also help fast-track transformation in sports and the arts. Some of South Africa’s major sporting codes such as cricket, hockey and swimming have in the past been slammed for lack of diversity. During…

Don’t we all aspire to be the hero of our own stories, emerging victorious over personal challenges or professional hardships? But in our eagerness to win, are we forgetting the true cost of conflict and the importance of choosing our battles wisely? Yet, there are times when we find ourselves struggling to reason with others, as if we are on two different pages unable to find common ground. It’s like trying to read a book backwards – we’ve been there; we know how this plays out. But when someone’s reading from a different script, we are forced to hit the reset button, re-reading the pages of our narrative. This is when we need to select our battles wisely, recognising that not every page is worth re-writing. Sometimes, it is better…

IT may not have been the six points he’d bargained for, but Hugo Broos was not complaining after the opening two matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. As he looked ahead to the upcoming matches for the right to earn a ticket to the biennial continental showpiece, which will be hosted by Morocco from December 2025 to January 2026, the Belgian coach of Bafana Bafana foresees a much more handsome return for his team. “In October (when they play back-to-back matches against Congo Brazzaville), we will be much sharper than we were. We are first (in Group K) with Uganda with four points, and we are in a good position,” Broos said after the 3-2 victory over South Sudan in Juba on Tuesday, with a brace from…

Despite the extra week off, coach John Dobson feels that the Stormers are “definitely not ready” for the start of the United Rugby Championship following a series of issues that have hampered their pre-season. The organisers announced last week that the Cape side’s blockbuster opener against the Bulls in Cape Town on September 21 has been postponed to sometime next year due to the Currie Cup final taking place on the same day. That decision has had a knock-on effect, as it meant that Dobson would’ve adopted a different selection strategy in the last few rounds of the Currie Cup to ensure that his top players get enough game time before their new URC start against the Ospreys in Swansea on September 28. Now the Capetonians – who are currently…

Three suspected criminals allegedly linked to murder, hijacking and cash-in-transit heists have been killed in a gun battle with police. The shooting incidents occurred on Tuesday night and in the early hours of Wednesday morning, in three separate incidents. They left three police officers injured, two of whom are in hospital receiving medical care. Speaking about the latest incident KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said police were searching for a suspect who was wanted in connection with murder and cash in transit robberies. “Their intelligence led them to Okhalweni area in KwaMaphumulo in the early hours of Wednesday morning. “When police pounced on him at the identified residence, the…

POULTRY price increases are expected to ease after double-digit hikes over the past two years, according to the Spring edition of the Absa AgriTrends report. The report showed a stronger rand and robust growth in poultry production by key global suppliers such as Brazil could see the average price of chicken products rise by just over 1% this year in some instances. Marlene Louw, senior economist, Absa AgriBusiness said: “In recent times, the outbreak of diseases like Avian influenza has caused a global shortage of this protein source, which put upward pressure on prices. “While potential new disease outbreaks may change the price outlook going forward, all things being equal, we expect that lower feed prices will improve margins for producers, which could stimulate supply. “This could in turn assist…

THE price of Brent Crude, the international benchmark for oil, has dipped below the $70 (R1 251) per barrel mark for the first time since late 2021. Oil receded 3.7% to $69.19 per barrel at the close of trade on Tuesday, and was trading only marginally firmer at $70.21 on Wednesday morning, as concerns about slowing global economic growth persisted. This situation bodes well for additional fuel price cuts for South Africans at the beginning of October, with the latest daily snapshot from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) showing a possible petrol price cut of around R1.30 for 95 Unleaded and R1.11 for 50ppm diesel. This would be the fifth consecutive month of fuel price decreases for the country, following September’s 92 cent cut. Tamas Varga, Analyst at PVM Oil…

This past Tuesday was the one-year anniversary of THAT no-look cross-kick by Manie Libbok for the Springboks against Scotland at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Rugby stars are normally celebrated for a no-look pass that can catch the defence off-guard, but Libbok took it a step further at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on September 10 last year. After receiving the ball just inside the Scottish half, Libbok kept his focus on Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist, and then delivered a perfect chip into the hands of Kurt-Lee Arendse. The Bok right wing had maintained his width and claimed the ball just outside the 22 before running it in easily for a five-pointer. Libbok’s moment of magic became an instant meme on social media, and showed the world just what the…

Harry Kane admitted he is fuelled by a burning desire to silence his critics after the England captain marked his 100th cap with a double in Tuesday night’s 2-0 win against Finland. Kane produced two typically lethal finishes in the second half of the Nations League Group B2 tie at Wembley. It was the perfect way for the Bayern Munich striker to celebrate becoming the 10th man to make 100 appearances for England. The 31-year-old is England’s all-time leading scorer with 68, and also set Tottenham’s record goal tally before joining Bayern. But, despite all the plaudits thrown his way on the night he reached his England century, Kane still carries the hurt from a disappointing personal campaign at Euro 2024. He scored three times in Germany but rarely impressed…

QUESTIONS were asked when the young Matthew Breetzke was left out of the Proteas T20 side that toured the Caribbean last month. After all, the 25-year-old batter had been decent in the two series he had played up to that point, and had displayed good form in the T20 domestic tournament in England before South Africa toured the Caribbean. Breetzke told Independent Newspapers this week that Proteas limited-overs coach Rob Walter communicated with him about the reasons for leaving him out. “Yes, there was communication,” he said. “The squad was quite a big squad, and if I were to have been picked, I would have had to bat at a position that I’m not comfortable with, at five or six. “So, Rob wants me to bat in the top three,…

THE Betway Premiership season finally kicks off on Saturday when Royal AM face Cape Town City (3pm start) at Harry Gwala Stadium. We choose who we think will finish in positions five to eight in the league ... CAPE TOWN CITY | MODERATE Where home is at: Cape Town Stadium The man in the hot seat: Eric Tinkler Tinkler is renowned for managing to get his teams to play like he did as a player – with great heart, grit and determination. Star player: Haashim Domingo He should be itching to get in on the action following an uneventful spell at Raja Casablanca last season, when he played just nine matches. THE OUTLOOK For a while in the MTN8 semi-final first leg, the Citizens shone brightly, with City playing good,…

Beyoncé did not receive a Country Music Association Awards nomination when the nods for the 58th edition were announced recently, even though her Cowboy Carter album proved a cultural phenomenon when released this year. The absence of Cowboy Carter among the slate of nominees was conspicuous: Texas Hold ‘Em, her sprawling album’s first single, soared to the top of the charts, including the country list, and the album was widely considered a smash. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is a full-throated ode to her southern US roots, a rollicking revue that also deals a vital history lesson on the black lineage of country music. Nashville’s gatekeepers have long tried to promote a rigid view of country music that’s overwhelmingly white and male – Cowboy Carter skewered that notion. She leads listeners through…

Appears among 10 in court on racketeering charges ROLEX watches worth R2 million and a further R2.5m in hard cash is what former City of Cape Town Mayco member Malusi Booi allegedly received from alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield in exchange for government tenders worth a whopping R850m. This was revealed as Booi and nine others made their first appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court yesterday, after their arrest on various charges linked to alleged tender fraud this week. Booi, who was removed from his position as Mayco member for human settlements, is accused of colluding with Stanfield and his wife Nicole Johnson to award tenders to companies linked to the notorious couple. According to the charge sheet, Booi is accused of being a member of the Ralph…

THE Sanlam Cape Town Marathon’s quest to earn the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors (AWMM) status is set to be ramped up at this year’s edition of the gold-label race taking place in 39 days’ time. Contesting that honour with Australia’s Sydney Marathon, the popular Mother City race will boast the race’s biggest field with 21 000 runners confirmed. Defending champions Tsige Haileslase and Adane Kebede Gebre, both from Ethiopia, have confirmed their participation in the race, which will boast a former world marathon record holder, two World Championships winners, 13 Abbott World Marathon Majors medallists as well as an Olympic marathon bronze medallist. “This year’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is set to showcase the best marathon elite field ever assembled on African soil,” said race director Barry van Blerk.…

THE DA has come out swinging as President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill into law at the Union Buildings tomorrow. The bill amends sections of the South African Schools Act and the Employment of Educators Act, and deals with admission and language policies at schools as well as governance and administrative challenges, among other things. DA leader John Steenhuisen said the party would “not allow the ANC to erode the powers of school governing bodies (SGBs)”. Under the amendments, the bill places the power to determine a school’s language and admission policy in the hands of the provincial departments of education. “The DA is fighting to uphold the principles on which the GNU (Government of National Unity) was formed to guarantee…

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could face several weeks on the sidelines after injuring his right ankle during Norway’s Nations League victory against Austria on Monday, according to the Norwegian team doctor. Odegaard hobbled off the pitch and was photographed using crutches as he boarded a plane back to London, where he underwent further scans to reveal the extent of the injury. Arsenal face north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday, when they will also be without midfielder Declan Rice, who is suspended. “Such ankle injuries often take at least three weeks. Anything other than that is just a bonus. And then it can take longer,” medic Ola Sand was quoted as saying by Norway’s VG. “Ankle injuries are very painful right away. With Martin, it was…

If Mauricio Pochettino had any illusions about the scale of the task that awaits him as newly-appointed head coach of the US, Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with New Zealand would have set him straight. The result of the friendly in Cincinnati, against the 94th-ranked team in the world, continues a miserable run of form for the Americans who have now managed just one win in their past seven games – all held on home soil. Substitute Christian Pulisic looked to have earned a victory with his 69th-minute strike, but some hesitant defending led to a fortunate leveller from Ben Waine with a minute of regulation time remaining. Former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain coach Pochettino was named as the man to lead the USA into the 2026 World Cup just…

A FORMULA One car last powered at top speed through ‘The Kink’ in 1993, and since then South Africans and the continent have been bereft of hosting any Grand Prix, much to the disappointment of many fans. That year, Alain Prost won the last GP on African soil when he guided his Williams to victory at Kyalami, in the north of Johannesburg. An African Grand Prix has remained conspicuously absent from the F1 calendar ever since. Post-Covid, there were major rumours that a GP would return to Africa after a 30-year absence, with Kyalami and Cape Town enjoying audible whispers, while Morocco and Rwanda have also been touted as possible hosts. The murmurs were not unfounded, as it is understood that F1 owners Liberty Media desperately want a footprint on…