Innehållsförteckning för 2024-09-27 från Cape Argus

Get ready to be serenaded by the iconic R&B band, Atlantic Starr, on Saturday night in the Mother City. The New York City-based group – brothers David, Wayne and Jonathan Lewis, as well as Barbara Weathers and Joseph Phillips – will be performing the greatest hits from their 14 albums. The will perform songs like Always, Secret Lovers, Circles, Masterpiece and My First Love. Their concert is presented by the Weekend Argus, Daily Voice and Cape Argus, alongside KykNET & Kie, Heart 104.9FM and Frequent Traveller. The group broke into the music industry back in the 1970s and have undergone several changes as some members left to pursue solo careers. From nine members, the band later scaled down to a quintet and continued to release chart-topping hits. Jonathan told…

SIMON’S Town’s beloved 200-year-old clock located at the Naval Museum is chiming again after more than a year of silence, thanks to three volunteers who banded together to repair it. Treasurer of the Simon’s Town Historical Society, Roy Burnie, together with retired Warrant Officer in charge of the Naval Museum, Harry Croome, and clockmaker, Stewart Neville, took the initiative to get the clock going again after a spring snapped. Croome, 65, said the clock was attended to for years by former society chairperson, David Erickson, who moved back to England and passed away last year. “David was the godfather who got the clock going through simple maintenance work or whining all on his own as a volunteer. “I assisted him to get up the stairs where the clock was and…

THE SA Reserve Bank (SARB) released its September 2024 quarterly bulletin yesterday, noting the country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter. The central bank said South Africa’s domestic economic activity recovered in the second quarter of 2024 as GDP expanded by 0.4% along with a stable electricity supply. “The real gross value added (GVA) by the secondary and tertiary sectors increased in the second quarter of 2024, while that by the primary sector decreased anew,” the SARB noted. It said that after increasing by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2024, the real GVA by the primary sector decreased by 1.3% in the second quarter as agricultural and mining output contracted. “Agricultural activity was weighed down by the lower production of animal products and…

THE three-day Western Cape Indigenous Games Festival 2024 wrapped up in spectacular style yesterday. More than 800 participants from every district in the Western Cape came together to celebrate their heritage playing various traditional games including drie stokkies, Kho-Kho, vyf klippies (Ncuva), skipping, Juskei and a modern twist on stick fighting. Teams representing the various districts – including the Cape Metropole, Overberg, the Garden Route, Cape Winelands and Central Karoo – showed off their skills at the Western Cape Sports School in Kuils River. At the end of the league yesterday, the Cape Metropole topped the tally hauling an impressive eight gold, eight silver and five…

THIRTY years ago, South Africa was born as a new nation; equal, united and free from apartheid. We adopted a new constitution as the birth certificate of our new nation. Our first democratic elections brought the tyranny of apartheid to an end, a system that this General Assembly declared to be a crime against humanity. In adopting Resolution 2202 A (XXI) in 1966, the UN was a beacon of hope in our quest for justice. The great wave of solidarity of the peoples of the world led by the UN turned the tide against apartheid. Today democracy flourishes in South Africa. We have a progressive Constitution, an entrenched human rights culture and strong institutions. We have laws to advance equality, and programmes to protect society’s most marginalised. We continue to…

Oh, how lucky are the Cape Town City FC players that former coach Benni McCarthy is no longer at the helm of the Citizens. The listless performance from City in the iKapa derby would have evoked some choice words from McCarthy in the dressing room post the 3-0 defeat to Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium on Wednesday night. McCarthy, being a true blue Capetonian, fully appreciates what the derby means to the people of the Mother City. It is so much more than just three points on offer, but rather the bragging rights of the region. This fully belongs to Stellenbosch FC now, with the Cape Winelands club having toasted success in seven of the last eight derbies. City coach Eric Tinkler is feeling the heat, having yet to…

Erik ten Hag slammed his Manchester United flops after a costly mistake from Christian Eriksen condemned them to a 1-1 draw against FC Twente in their Europa League opener on Wednesday night. Eriksen’s 35th-minute blast put United ahead, but the Danish midfielder gifted Twente their second-half equaliser at Old Trafford. Sam Lammers dispossessed Eriksen, who had made a risky turn under pressure, and fired past Andre Onana in the 68th minute. United manager Ten Hag refused to single out Eriksen, instead insisting the whole team had to take responsibility for their failure to hold onto the lead. “We kept them alive, 1-0 up. Controlling the game, you have to be consistent and keep going. In the second half, we dropped the level, gave the goal away,” Ten Hag said. “We…

The National Film Academy has announced the full list of this year's 2nd annual prestigious National Film and TV Awards South Africa (NFTA) celebrating the finest achievements in the film and television industry in South Africa. With over 1.7 million public submissions received this year, the NFTA continues its mission to elevate and showcase South African talent on a global stage, connecting the local industry to international audiences. The 2024 edition promises head-to-head showdowns in several key categories, including the Best Actress 2024 category, sponsored by VK Jewellery. It features Nambitha Ben-Mazwi for her roles in Savage Beauty and Empini; Katlego Lebogang for Yoh! Christmas and Spinners; and Ama Qamata for Blood and Water, a young talent who continues to impress. They are joined by seasoned icon like Connie Ferguson…

THE condition of the four suspects wounded in a shoot-out with the police in Bothasig on Wednesday remains unknown. The shoot-out involving the alleged extortionists left three suspects killed while four others were taken to hospital. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said yesterday that there was no update on the matter and police were investigating. Bothasig Neighbourhood Watch (BNHW) committee member Gary Conradie said: “Basically, on our side, we are thankful no member of the public was injured and also the home response company that kept people away from the incident. It was not our area where the extortion was happening; it was from another area and the tactical response from SAPS followed them and intercepted them here.” The incident happened on the corners of Bosmansdam and Wyland roads, when a…

FORMER DA Tshwane mayor, Cilliers Brink, has been removed officially from his position as the executive mayor during a council session at Tshwane House. The decision follows a motion of no confidence filed by the ANC to the Tshwane speaker. The ANC contends that Brink failed to address critical issues within the City, including persistent service delivery failures and mismanagement of public finances. Despite having the support of Helen Zille, Brink was removed yesterday after serving for 18 consecutive months. Before the final decision, Brink expressed his determination to fight against the motion of no confidence. He said: “It’s very unfortunate the ANC has not withdrawn this motion. They can still do it, but the longer they take to do it, the less likely there is for a good outcome.…

THE stage is set for international superstar band Atlantic Starr to wow Capetonians at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, tomorrow. The group is made up of Wayne Lewis, Jonathan Lewis, Shammah Carter and Melessa Pierce, who are all the way from New York and ready to take the audience on a trip down memory lane with their timeless songs such as Secret lovers, Always, My first Love and many more. Ahead of their performance, Wayne Lewis and Melessa Pierce yesterday said they are excited to be “home” and looked forward to meeting everyone. Pierce is in South Africa for the first time, while Lewis said he was returning after more than 30 years. “I am feeling very good and very excited about being back in South Africa. On Saturday fans can…

THE SA Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (Sactwu) has welcomed the findings of a City-funded project aimed at reducing employee absenteeism in the manufacturing sector. Launched in March in partnership with leading clothing manufacturers representing more than 6 000 employees, Project Present invested over 600 hours in training 104 leaders and front-line workers, equipping them with the tools to cultivate consistent attendance and improve workplace outcomes across the industry. Mayco member for economic growth James Vos said since its launch, Project Present has helped businesses reduce absenteeism by 11.34% from the 2023 benchmark. “This translates to a recovery of 1.2 million minutes of production time and a direct cost-saving of R1.11 million across participating factories. “We are honoured to support a programme that not only enhances productivity but also…

Premier League leaders Manchester City will have a Rodri-shaped hole in their midfield at Newcastle United tomorrow, with their title rivals hoping to see early evidence that the Spaniard’s absence will leave the champions vulnerable. Without giving a definite time frame for Rodri’s recovery, champions City confirmed that the 28-year-old midfield anchor sustained ligament damage in his right knee during last Sunday’s tumultuous 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal. If, as seems certain, Rodri faces several months on the sidelines, City manager Pep Guardiola will need to find a solution to a problem that has so far proved beyond even him. One of those options could be Mateo Kovacic, while Matheus Nunes impressed when scoring against Watford in the League Cup this week. Statistically, Guardiola’s City are a far more…

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi cannot understand the fuss over Manie Libbok’s missed kick in Santiago del Estero last week, and says the flyhalf will be a big dangerman in tomorrow’s Rugby Championship decider in Mbombela (5pm kick-off). Libbok has been crucified by Springbok supporters, but has been backed this week by his coach Rassie Erasmus – and Contepomi agrees with his counterpart. “I don’t think Manie Libbok is a weak point in the South African team,” Contepomi said. “It is the other way around … I think he is a brilliant player, and I have been following him throughout his career. I have always rated him very highly as a playmaker.” Contepomi knows a thing or two about backline play. He played 87 times for Argentina as a flyhalf and…

RESIDENTIAL vacancy rates have risen from 4.42% in Q1 2024 to 6.72% in Q2 2024, according to the TPN’s residential vacancy survey report. The report showed KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape were the worst hit with double-digit increases, while Gauteng and the Western Cape reported fewer vacancies, in line with the national average. Waldo Marcus, the head of marketing for TPN credit bureaus, said the higher vacancy rate reflects fluctuating supply and demand as well as economic pressures and evolving consumer behaviour. “Rental vacancies have been gradually increasing since 2018, driven by a growing supply of rental properties which continued to grow until 2020,” Marcus said. “Although persistently high interest rates have bolstered the rental market, rental market supply has started to decline as a result of decreasing consumer and…

The EFF has commemorated the 88th anniversary of the birth of stalwart, Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, yesterday. Madikizela-Mandela, born on September 26, 1936, passed away in April 2018. The EFF described her as an unflinching revolutionary who refused to compromise or sell out her people’s Struggle for freedom. It added that her commitment to the true freedom of the African people sets her apart as a true leader of the liberation movement. “Through her commitment and actions, she became the embodiment of our people’s aspirations for freedom. Unlike many who were quick to betray the cause for personal gain, Mama Winnie stood firm until her last breath, even as she was isolated and persecuted by the very forces she fought alongside. the party said. “Mama Winnie did not flinch when the…

IT LOOKS as though another cold front will be passing through South Africa, bringing with it snowfall and icy temperatures starting this weekend. The SA Weather Service (Saws) announced that a cold front, accompanied by an upper trough, will arrive in the Western Cape tomorrow afternoon. This will bring showers and rain to the south-western parts of the province, as well as isolated showers and thundershowers over the western and central interior regions of the country. Saws said light snow could be expected over the Drakensberg this weekend. "Weather conditions are expected to change significantly as an upper trough system associated with a ridging high-pressure system at the surface will introduce significant cooling over the escarpment regions of South Africa, extending from the Western Cape, up to the southern parts…

When you’ve been in rugby for as long as Ruhan Nel has, you would know all the tricks and tools of the trade. But that doesn’t mean it is any easier, especially when having to recover from a serious knee ligament injury. Nel has had a stellar career with the Stormers after becoming a Blitzbok stalwart, having first made his way into senior rugby at the Pumas, Lions and Griquas. But it was a New Year’s Eve to forget for the 33-year-old centre as he had to go off on a medical cart in the 16-15 win over the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on December 31. Surgery and months of rehab followed, and Nel finally returned to the pitch in last week’s warm-up game against the Pumas in Mbombela.…

Libbie Janse van Rensburg is in her season of milestones at the moment. The Springbok Women’s stalwart passed 200 Test points in last week’s 36-19 victory over Spain, which she did in style with a try. Janse van Rensburg was also part of the Bok Women sevens team that competed at the Paris Olympics in late July. Now she is about to celebrate her 30th birthday on Saturday, following today’s WXV 2 opener against Japan at the Cape Town Stadium (4pm start). That is all part of the preparations for next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England in August and September, and a fresh challenge Janse van Rensburg is experiencing is playing in a different position. Normally a flyhalf, the ace goal-kicker from Lephalale in Limpopo started at fullback…

The Proteas will be looking to their captain Aiden Markram to lead by example when the three-match T20 series gets under way against Ireland in Abu Dhabi today (5.30pm start). Markram struck a semblance of form with an unbeaten half-century against Afghanistan in the final ODI in Sharjah last week to stem a sequence of six consecutive defeats for the Proteas across the two white-ball formats. Bar the despairing T20 World Cup final defeat against India in Barbados, the SA teams that featured in the five other reversals were primarily makeshift teams as white-ball coach Rob Walter has attempted to broaden the depth in the squad beyond the first-choice XI. Thus far, it has proved to be a desperate exercise, with the fringe players yet to take their opportunities and…