Innehållsförteckning för 2024-12-30 från Cape Argus

THE SA Weather Service (Saws) has warned of extremely hot and uncomfortable weather in the Western Cape, while a heatwave is predicted over the north-western parts of the Eastern Cape until New Year’s Eve. Following a heatwave last week, Saws said temperatures will reach up to 33 degrees Celsius in Oudtshoorn tomorrow, with Cape Town experiencing a cooler 21 degrees Celsius. “Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Central and Little Karoo district (Western Cape) and some parts of the interior of Namakwa (Northern Cape) but over most parts of Namakwa (Northern Cape) and most parts of the Western Cape interior except the south and south-west coastal towns tomorrow,” Saws said. Meanwhile, for those travelling back home, Saws has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe…

FROM a searing story reflecting the anguish of current day conflict in Israel and Gaza; to an irreverent memoir about being born in Shanghai and finally settling in Africa; to a book about betrayal; a woman taking up the cudgels in her quest to see a just society in her South Africa; to the tale of the Hawks hunting down the wrong doers here's just a smidgin of some of our favourite reads of the year, compiled by Orielle Berry. The Bitterness of Olives Andrew Brown Loot.co.za (R325) Karavan Press Set in Israel and Gaza, Brown has crafted an intimate picture seen through the eyes of two men, on opposite sides of a fiercely imposed barrier: one an Israeli detective and the other a Palestinian doctor, who through their pursuit…

MY wish for 2025 is to end the power of privilege. Everywhere around us, we see structural and psychological privilege forced in our faces. The havoc privilege has caused and continues to cause is beyond calculation. My late mother, as recent as 2015, would still be anxious about social gatherings at our home and would ask: “Gaan daar wit mense wees?” (Will there be white people in attendance?) Her anxiety stemmed from years as an exploited domestic worker in the suburbs. Psychologist Valerie Tarico states that “unless we are able to see the advantages we have been given – often unearned and conferred simply by the circumstances of our birth – we are quick to take credit for our successes and blame others for their failings.” Concepts like white privilege…

AT LEAST 127 people were killed when an airliner belly-landed and veered off the runway, erupting in a fireball as it slammed into a wall at South Korea’s Muan International Airport yesterday, the national fire agency said. Jeju Air 89590.KS flight 7C2216, arriving from the Thai capital Bangkok with 181 people on board, was attempting to land shortly after 9am at the airport in the south of the country, South Korea’s transport ministry said. It is the worst air accident involving a South Korean airline in nearly three decades and on track to become the country’s deadliest, according to ministry data. The twin-engine Boeing 737-800 can be seen in video from local media skidding down the runway with no apparent landing gear before slamming into a wall in an explosion…

A MANENBERG man accused of viciously stabbing his pregnant girlfriend to death has been sent to prison after making his first appearance in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court. Moegamat Ghaliem Phillips, 42, made a brief appearance last Tuesday for the murder of Amirah Abrahams, where he was informed that the State would be opposing his release on bail. Phillips was arrested by police last Sunday as detectives swarmed the murder scene where the 32-year-old mother of two was found with multiple stab wounds to her body. At the time, her family revealed she was six months pregnant and that the couple was expecting a son. It is believed police were called to the scene in the early hours of the morning after neighbours heard screams for help coming from the home…

THOSE familiar with author Laura Marshall will know she is best known for her psychological thrillers. Her newest – A Good Place to Hide a Body – did not disappoint. This fast-paced thriller laced with dark humour is a about a tenant from hell that will leave you reconsidering renting out your space – especially when finances are tight. Penny Whitlock, a divorcee struggling with life’s challenges while also caring for her elderly parents Sissy and Heath, is battling to maintain their home. To ease their financial burden, Penny suggests her parents rent out the basement annex of their home. After contacting a real estate agency, they find Cooper, a tenant who seems perfect on paper – polite, responsible, astute and he paid his rent six months in advance. But…

ELECTRICITY and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has warned that the high cost of electricity is a ticking time bomb that could trigger unrest and undermine the government. He addressed the issue while highlighting that Eskom has successfully kept the lights on uninterrupted for more than 200 days. Ramokgopa said he had been briefed by Eskom officials who attended the public hearings regarding the tariff increases, where input was made regarding the pressure faced by vulnerable groups, including the poor and the elderly. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) said last week that it expected to make a final decision on the tariff increases by the end of January 2025. It said this was due to the extended public hearing period. The power utility has applied for a proposed…

Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has announced the dates for entries for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Film-makers will be able to submit their films from now until January 31, 2025. The AMVCAs celebrate exceptional talent, creativity and innovation within the African film, television and entertainment industry, showcasing the continent’s finest storytellers, per- formers and production professionals. Consequently, film-makers, producers, production companies and creators, are encouraged to submit films, made-for-television movies or television series that were broadcast or publicly screened from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, for a chance to be recognised at Africa’s most prestigious awards event. Busola Tejumola, executive head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice said: “The AMVCAs have become a beacon of excellence, celebrating the vibrancy…

IRATE residents from Mitchell’s Plain have clapped back at racist comments made by Nobuntu “Nobs” Mkhize on a FlySafair flight to Cape Town. The violent altercation, which has since gone viral on social media, has seen residents expressing disgust at Mkhize’s comments. Mkhize, identified as a member of staff at the SABC, was caught in a spat with flight crew, allegedly after they refused to serve her more alcohol during the flight. She boarded the flight from Durban on Boxing Day. In the clip, Mkhize is seen pushing a coloured air hostess as she shouts “do your job”. As other passengers intervene, she shouts: “You’re a coloured from Mitchell’s Plain, all these gold rings but no degree. Right now when we land, I’m going to take an Uber home. You…

A Manenberg resident is demanding justice for his pitbull after the pet was shot in the eye during a police raid. The shooting in Peta Court on Friday saw angry residents shout at heavily armed officers as they questioned why the pitbull pup was shot. Owner, Abdul Smith, 34, was visiting his in-laws on the day of the shooting with his three pitbulls as they had planned on bathing the animals. “The police came into the court and arrested someone at another flat and they came into my mother-in-law’s house to search as well. “The other dogs were already inside the room and the young one, NayNay, who is only 18 months old, ran towards the gate.” Smith said a relative ran after the animal when they heard a shot…

Libby Lost and Found Stephanie Booth Loot.co.za (R319) Sourcebooks LIBBY Lost and Found is a book for people who don’t know who they are without the books they love. It’s about the stories we tell ourselves and the chapters of our lives we regret. Most importantly, it’s about the endings we write for ourselves. Meet Libby Weeks, author of the fantasy series, The Falling Children – written as “F.T. Goldhero” to maintain her privacy. When the last manuscript is already months overdue to her publisher and rabid fans grow impatient, Libby is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Already suffering from crippling anxiety, Libby’s symptoms quickly accelerate. After she forgets her dog at the park one day – then almost discloses her identity to the journalist who finds him – Libby has…

ST LUKE’S Combined Hospices has emphasised that while its in-patient unit in Kenilworth will be closing, services rendered to patients and their families will continue. For 44 years, the not-for-profit company has been providing palliative care and support to terminally ill patients and their families. This will not cease through the closure of its 18 bed in-patient unit situated in Harfield Road, with services continuing through its community-based care and several Day Hospices. St Luke's Combined Hospices CEO, Dr Ronita Mahilall, said the aim was to provide palliative and end of life care for terminally ill patients and their families, across Cape Town through three models of care. “The one is caring for the patient in the comfort of his or her own home by our interdisciplinary team that is…

CIVIL rights group AfriForum has threatened legal action against the Information Regulator if it proceeds with its application to prevent the publication of the 2024 matric results. This comes after the regulator got an order against the Department of Basic Education (DBE) that the matric results not be published in newspapers to protect the learners’ information. However, the department said it would go ahead with their usual publication of results. The results will be out in January. The department said that it was in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) by no longer revealing the first and last names of applicants. According to DBE, the publication of results would not cause any harm to anyone. In a letter to the regulator’s legal representative, AfriForum requested to be…

The Proteas are often on the wrong end of relentless flak. The most recent ODI series loss to Pakistan is a case in point. After a shocking run of performances they lost that three-match series 3-0, much to the disdain of pundits and supporters. Yesterday, the Proteas faced similar disdain when they lost five wickets for 37 runs to teeter on 99/8, chasing 148 runs on an undulating pitch. The dreaded “choke” was being whispered again in polite company, with the Proteas 49 runs short of victory. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, unlikely heroes, saved the Proteas with a 51-run, ninth wicket partnership, guiding captain Temba Bavuma and Co to a hard-fought two wicket victory. Despite the anxious win, it was a thrilling Test match, with both nations battling hard…

The Stormers believe they are now firmly back in the mix to make another charge for a United Rugby Championship (URC) title. After claiming a bonus point 24-20 win over the Sharks on Saturday at the DHL Stadium, the Cape outfit find themselves within reaching distance of the top eight teams in the tournament. Thanks to two wins in the local derbies against the Sharks and Lions at home, the inaugural URC champions bagged some valuable momentum going into 2025. They will start the season year with two European Champions Cup matches, before continuing their URC campaign away against Leinster and Ulster. There will be some more concern over youngster Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. After recovering from a hip pointer injury sustained against the Lions, it took him only 37 minutes to…