Innehållsförteckning för 2024-12-13 från Cape Argus

South African singer-songwriter Jeremy Loops will take to the stage at the stunning Zevenwacht Wine Estate on Sunday, offering fans a mix of good vibes, great music and festive fun. Known for his soulful blend of modern folk and captivating live performances, Loops has become a household name on the local music scene and beyond. With international tours alongside Twenty One Pilots and Milky Chance and appearances at global festivals, the musician has cemented his place as a world-class act. But there’s nothing like enjoying his tunes under the South African summer sky. Loops recently teased his upcoming album, diving into more emotional and experimental songwriting. “Some songs are not the traditional happy-go-lucky Jeremy Loops songs that people know me for,” he told IOL. His single Go Again, released in…

A TWELVE-year-old boy has been killed and three others wounded in a shooting at a Khayelitsha barbershop, prompting community leaders’ call for action. Three armed men entered the establishment and fired at the children on Wednesday afternoon in Harare. The police said no arrests have yet been made. Police spokesperson, Malcolm Pojie, said: “Please be advised that Harare SAPS registered a murder and attempted murder counts to probe the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident which claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy and wounded three other boys aged between nine and 13. “Preliminary information reveals that three unknown suspects entered the shop and opened gunfire on the boys, leaving one dead and three wounded, whereafter they fled on foot. “The wounded boys were transported to a medical facility for treatment.…

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has found itself embroiled in controversy as accusations of ineffectiveness in tackling state capture intensify. In recent weeks, the agency has been scrutinised for its failure to prosecute key state capture matters, raising questions about its capability and integrity. Allegations that the NPA has been employing a “fake it till you make it” strategy resurfaced from 2022 when Andrea Johnson, the current head of the Investigating Directorate (ID), was purportedly recorded confirming this alarming approach. During an internal meeting, Johnson highlighted that this method has profoundly influenced how the NPA officials conduct their work. "NPA has been using a 'fake it till you make it' strategy on frivolous state capture cases they drag through the courts without any evidence. They are coached to walk into…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remained upbeat after watching his team lose 2-0 at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday night to continue their alarming form slump. Guardiola’s side languish in 22nd in the Champions League table, only three places out of automatic elimination from the competition with two games remaining. The Premier League champions have recorded just one victory in their last 10 games across all competitions. “We played good, really, really good,” Guardiola told reporters. “So, we missed the last pass, the last action, of course, some transitions happen. “But I’m so proud of these players. “They give everything and they tried, and now we live in this period – and hopefully we can change and get results. “I know it’s difficult, it’s difficult in Champions League…

Christmas has come early for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana players after the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture advanced R5 million to the South African Football Association (Safa) to settle outstanding bonuses and appearance fees. Yesterday, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he could no longer stand by while Safa stands accused of failing to pay Bafana and Banyana players ahead of the festive season. The matter came to a head last month when Safa were rocked by media reports that national team players were still awaiting payments after playing matches in the past few months. Shortly afterwards, Bafana legend and former Manchester United strikers coach Benni McCarthy fired a broadside at Safa for failing to pay match fees. He called on McKenzie to exert pressure on Safa to make…

Things are getting messy in the world of entertainment, with Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) caught up in a whirlwind of allegations and controversy. The rapper, known for his global influence and billion-dollar empire, is currently defending himself against claims of sexual assault while continuing to deny paternity allegations brought forth by Rymir Satterthwaite, 31. He has been fighting for more than a decade to prove that Jay-Z is his biological father. His late mother, Wanda Satterthwaite, claimed she had a relationship with Jay-Z in 1992 when she was 16 years old, resulting in Rymir’s birth. Speaking to Daily Mail, Rymir expressed heartbreak over Jay-Z’s lack of acknowledgement. “It is both heartbreaking and frustrating to see Mr Carter respond to allegations with such deflection and attacks,” he said. “If Mr…

AN INVESTIGATION into alleged drug smuggling at the Western High Court has seen the State conducting DNA analysis on a container found in the holding cells, which contained 30 grams of tik. This was revealed in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court yesterday, as alleged gang boss, Moegamat Toufeek “Bubbles” Brown and his cousin, Ziyaad Poole, alongside their former lawyer Nazier Parkar returned to court. The cousins, who are currently on trial alongside alleged underworld kingpin, Nafiz Modack, were arrested on October 17 when they were allegedly caught with the container of tik in the holding cells. Parkar, who represented Brown and Poole in the underworld trial, withdrew from the record on the same day as the two appeared in court the next day. On the day of the incident, court…

THE two suspects arrested after five people were killed in Mfuleni have abandoned their bail application. Vuyile Gqomo and Lwando Nakani were arrested for the mass killing and illegal possession of ammunition. They have also been implicated in another matter of illegal possession of ammunition and firearms, in which they are accused with Lilitha Phalane and Siphelele Gqomo. They were all arrested two days after the murder of five men in Mfuleni on December 1. Yesterday in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court, the accused’s Legal Aid lawyer said they would not apply for bail provisionally until another application has been completed. All four will apply for bail on January 14. State prosecutor, Nomzamo Sinaze, said the information they were given was that all accused have clean criminal records. “The…

THE sounds of Christmas carols and familiar local songs wafted through the corridors and wards of Groote Schuur Hospital, as healthcare workers and staff distributed care packages to hundreds of its in-patients unable to be home this festive season. The annual tradition of gift-giving by the Groote Schuur Hospital Facilities Board and through the assistance of sponsors, accompanied by a local band, took place yesterday. The evening prior, several hospital staff and some of their family members spent hours preparing the 850 large packages filled with food and hygiene products, to be distributed to all of the hospital’s in-patients the following morning. One of the recipients, Hope Kalala, 19, from Plattekloof, was admitted to the hospital on Monday for seizures. “I feel happy and it lifted my spirit because, sitting…

The Stormers are set to field a weakened side for their second pool clash in the Champions Cup against Harlequins tomorrow night (10pm kick-off). Although it is not ideal for the Cape side, who already lost their opener 24-14 against Toulon in Gqeberha last weekend, the duel at Twickenham Stoop will provide some fringe players the opportunity to stake a claim looking at the rest of the season. We looked at five players who could impress coach John Dobson to push for more starts in the rest of the season... Jurie Matthee All eyes will be on the young Maties flyhalf, who steps in for two injured Springboks. He’s not in the mould of a Manie Libbok or Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, but his previous performance in the tournament makes him a…

It would have seemed inconceivable at the start of the Premier League season that by the time the Manchester derby rolled around, it would be Pep Guardiola’s City enduring a crisis so serious that it has distracted attention from United’s malaise. That has really taken some doing. After all, United sacked manager Erik ten Hag in October, parted ways with sporting director Dan Ashworth this week after just five months, and sit 13th in the table under new manager Ruben Amorim. United’s 3-2 home defeat by Nottingham Forest last weekend underlined the size of the task Amorim faces at Old Trafford. Yet, it is City’s meltdown which is the main talking point ahead of Sunday’s clash at The Etihad Stadium. Guardiola’s side have won once in their last 10 matches…

Marizanne Kapp has asked the Proteas Women to be more consistent if they want to be among the best sides in the world. Fresh off the highs of the recently concluded T20 World Cup, South Africa came into the white-ball series against England oozing with confidence, and there was a sense that they would turn their fortunes and secure a big scalp in the former world champions in either the T20 or ODI series. England were wounded, and they also had a point to prove after their disappointing showing at the global showpiece, and they duly delivered with a 3-0 thumping in the T20 series, and followed it up with a 2-1 win in the ODIs. The first ODI win by six wickets was by far the best match Laura…

Gauteng Premier and ANC Provincial Chairperson, Panyaza Lesufi has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to enact the final clauses of BELA Act. “If (BELA) fails, there is no way the agenda of NHI will succeed because the enemy would have tasted blood,” he said In a vibrant show of solidarity and dissent, the South African Communist Party (SACP) kicked off its 5th Special National Congress at the Birchwood Hotel on Thursday, drawing an enthusiastic crowd that resonated with chants of “Asiyifuni iGNU.” The gathering highlights a significant shift as the SACP prepares to contest the upcoming local government elections independently from its long-time ally, the African National Congress (ANC). Among the notable attendees was Gauteng ANC chairperson and provincial Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, who delivered a passionate address alongside senior ANC figures…

DESPITE high unemployment and a desperate need for decent housing opportunities, Athlone residents and traders have questioned why the City of Cape Town would propose a mixed use development at the parking lot south of the Athlone Stadium along Klipfontein Road, adding that this would cause further congestion and increased safety risks for residents and businesses. According to residents, theft occurred daily in the area with residents, and particularly e-hailing drivers, targeted. On Wednesday, the City announced the intention to put out a call for public comments on the proposed development, through its Economic Growth Directorate. Mayco member for economic growth, James Vos, said a feasibility study was conducted in November 2023 to determine the best uses of the precinct to revitalise it and benefit the community. Vos said details…

The CAF Confederation Cup baptism of fire continues for Stellenbosch FC, who have suffered defeats to Mali’s Stade Malien and Morocco’s RSB Berkane. On Sunday, the Confederation Cup debutants will be 3 000km away in Angola for a Group B clash against Desportivo Lunda Sul (3pm kick-off) at the 48 000-seater 11 de Novembro Stadium in Luanda. Like Stellies, Lunda Sul are also seeking their first win of the season after a draw and a loss in their opening Confederation Cup games. Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker has not been disheartened by their winless run in the continental competition. He has been content to see his charges soak up the experience of playing against superior opponents in Africa. He points to the experiences of fellow Premiership rivals Mamelodi Sundowns, who needed…

Mikel Arteta praised Bukayo Saka’s “incredible talent” after the Arsenal forward’s double inspired a 3-0 win over Monaco that moved his side closer to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday night. Saka struck late in each half at the Emirates Stadium, before Kai Havertz wrapped up Arsenal’s fourth win in six games in the revamped league phase of Europe’s elite club competition. The Gunners sit third in the table with two games remaining as they chase automatic qualification for the last 16 via a top-eight finish. With matches against Dinamo Zagreb and Girona to come in January, that should be a simple task for Arsenal. But if Arteta’s team are to win the Champions League for the first time, they will need England star Saka to maintain his superb…

When Manqoba Mngqithi was promoted from being Mamelodi Sundowns’ senior coach to head coach, the club’s hierarchy regarded him as the messiah in the wake of the team’s dramatic fall from grace. At the end of last season, the Rulani Mokwena-coached Sundowns saw their dream invincible season shattered after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Cape Town City on home turf at Loftus Versfeld on May 25. Sundowns were unbeaten after 29 league matches and were looking to cap off the first-ever ‘invincible’ campaign in South Africa’s top-flight. Alas, the invincible tag evaporated into the Loftus air. To add insult to injury, Masandawana suffered defeat a week later, losing 2-1 to Orlando Pirates in a tense Nedbank Cup final clash (on 1 June). In both instances, Sundowns fielded vastly superior teams,…