Innholdsfortegnelse for 2024-10-28 i Daily News

Khaya Dladla, a prominent figure in South Africa’s entertainment landscape, has gracefully danced through the realms of acting, radio, television presenting and music. Having accumulated 27 years of experience, his versatile career not only epitomises talent but also serves as a testament to resilience in an industry often fraught with challenges. In a candid conversation with Independent Media Lifestyle, Dladla reflected on his childhood, revealing a life brimming with energy and creativity. “Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to be an entertainer but I wasn't sure in what capacity,” he recounted. His parents, initially hopeful he would pursue sports, quickly discovered their son’s vibrant spirit could not be contained. “They would take me to acting classes from age six." It was dance classes, acting and music. That's how…

Siya and Rachel Kolisi's marriage has come to an end. As people compete for their time and they become public property, celebrity marriages often hang on life support until they flat-line. The playgrounds of the decadent, power elite, is a world outsiders never see. Their indiscretions are legion and form the very top of an iceberg, crystallised from thousands of scandals. There is an element of ambiguity in their private life - whose surface is without a ripple but whose clouded depths bear the living tendrils of the past and that no person is without a past and no past without a secret. This ethnic exogamy is drawing clucked tongues and salivating conjecture from a society that saw them as role models in a diverse South Africa. Whilst their 2016…

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” This quotation, attributed – correctly or incorrectly to French philosopher Voltaire – is often invoked at times like these when we stop to reflect on free speech, particularly media freedom. This month we commemorated Black Wednesday, a day when the apartheid government clamped down on the media and detained journalists, on October 19, 1977. During this poignant period for journalists, sadly, Independent Media had to exit the Press Council of SA owing to its unfair treatment over a dispute involving one of our sister publications. We stand together with our colleagues and hereby express our support for the decision to withdraw from the council. We accept the council’s disapproval of the opinion…

A KRAAIFONTEIN man has won a High Court battle to relinquish his parental rights after discovering he was not the biological father of his daughter after years of paying maintenance. The judgment by Judge James Dumisani Lekhuleni shows how he discovered the truth of his ex-wife’s extramarital affair on WhatsApp. In the application, the father, who is unnamed to protect the child, sought relief from the court after paternity tests revealed the truth. According to the court documents, the couple got married in 2012 and in 2017 their daughter was born. After 10 years of marriage the couple split and a divorce decree was issued. As part of the divorce settlement, it was decided the child would live with her mother and the father, who is a local guard force…

Since its inception, the BRICS co-operation mechanism has committed itself to promoting global economic multipolarity and advancing the process of economic globalisation. In an era marked by faltering global economic recovery, uneven development, and widening development gaps, BRICS has become an even more crucial platform for fostering co-operation and shared growth among the nations of the Global South. With its principles of openness, inclusivity, and win-win collaboration, the BRICS spirit has become a banner for South-South co-operation. The expansion of the BRICS mechanism has established it as the most significant platform for co-operation and unity among Global South nations. By fostering multilateral co-operation, BRICS has assumed a pivotal role in the global economy and serves as a model of collaboration and development for other developing nations. As at January 2024,…

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s defence ministry said yesterday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another “combat patrol” near the island, after Beijing threatened to take countermeasures in response to a $2 billion arms sale package by the US. The US is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger of Beijing. The Pentagon said the US had approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan. The country’s defence ministry said it had detected 19 Chinese military aircraft. | Reuters…

Kampala: The death toll following a fuel tanker explosion near the Ugandan capital Kampala has risen to 24, the government said yesterday. The impoverished East African country has witnessed several similar disasters in recent years, with people rushing to steal fuel from tankers involved in road accidents. The “devastating accident” on Tuesday in the town of Kigogwa, resulted in “11 reported dead at the scene”, said Communications Minister Godfrey Kabbyanga. The tanker had left the capital for Gulu, but it overturned and burst into flames en route. The driver is still at large. | AFP…

Richards Bay head coach Brandon Truter has expressed difficulty in shifting his side’s mentality to become winners. The Natal Rich Boyz held high-flyers Stellenbosch to a goalless draw at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday in a game that was there for the taking. Stellies were not at their usual best and could not get going as admitted by their coach Steve Barker and when Jayden Adams was given his marching orders in the second half, all eyes turned to Richards Bay to take advantage. However, the hosts could not land a decisive blow on the day and left Truter questioning his side’s ability to go for the kill. He attributed the club’s recent battles in relegation fights as one of the reasons behind their restraint at times. “Its difficult…

I would like to inform readers about family estates. This is to assist families winding up estates. Always follow up with the High Court. Check your signature is not forged on documents like the letter of Executorship. If a family member is nominated executor check if they are not over valuing the assets. Ensure if you are buying from an estate the electrical compliance and entomologist report is not issued fraudulently. Exercise caution when dealing with family members during estate administration. The lawyer should check if funds have been invested in an estate late account. Request for proof of interest earned. Do not take for granted that the lawyer has everyone's interest at heart. I Theresa Regarding public holidays. In KwaZulu-Natal, we have had to learn to do without January…

A luxurious BMW X3 which was stolen from Westville in Durban, was among two vehicles recovered within 24 hours in Mpumalanga. Nelspruit Flying Squad officers recovered two vehicles and a firearm on the R40 road between Barberton and Mbombela (Nelspruit) within 24 hours. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Captain Magonseni Nkosi said a Zimbabwean foreign national, 32, was expected to appear before Barberton Magistrate’s Court soon following his arrest for possession of a reported stolen vehicle on the R40 and R38 junction on Thursday. “According to information, members of White River Flying Squad were busy with their normal patrol duties when they received information from a vehicle tracking company alerting them about the vehicle that was reported stolen from Westville in KwaZulu-Natal province. The vehicle was driving from Badplaas towards Barberton direction,”…

The Springboks are undergoing a training camp in the Channel Island of Jersey this week as they sharpen their focus on ending a successful year with an unbeaten tour of Scotland, England and Wales. Rassie Erasmus’s team have won eight of their 10 games played this year and took home the Rugby Championship title. Now, Erasmus wants to grow the winning momentum with victories over two teams they defeated in last year’s World Cup – Scotland and England – before concluding 2024 in Cardiff. The seriousness with which the Springbok coach approaches the tour is reflected in his selection of a full-strength squad, particularly as other countries use the November international season to test new players. Winning is a habit, just as losing can be, and Erasmus is eager for…

Lille: A migrant died yesterday in an attempt to cross the Channel to Britain, a death that comes on top of two deadly boat sinkings in the past 10 days, French officials said. The man, an Indian citizen, had set off from the beach of Tardinghen in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. Most of the passengers on board were able to swim back to shore. The death brings the total on the route across the Channel to at least 56 this year, already more than any previous year. Over 29 000 migrants have made it across the Channel since the start of the year, according to the British Home Office. | AFP…

Ramat HaSharon: A driver rammed his truck into a crowd of people at a bus stop in central Israel yesterday, killing a man and injuring more than two dozen people, medics and police said. The truck ramming in Ramat Hasharon, north of Tel Aviv, left at least 29 people injured, including several in serious condition, emergency services said. Preliminary findings showed the truck driver also hit a bus that had stopped at the same station to drop off passengers, the police said in a statement. The police said that civilians at the scene “shot the truck driver and neutralised him”. | AFP…

A final score of 24-6 may look like the Lions are not genuine title contenders, but they showed more than enough against Leinster to dispel that notion. The result appears to be a comfortable victory for Leinster, but it was far from a true reflection of the game as the Lions had their moments in Dublin on Saturday night and could easily have walked away with a victory. The intimidating crowd at Aviva Stadium were silenced for large periods by the Lions’ tenacity up-front, as they stayed in the game at 10-6 until the 58th minute, when Leinster No 8 Caelan Doris scored following a five-metre tap penalty. The Johannesburg side climbed in physically, making good metres with strong carries from the likes of No 8 and captain Francke Horn,…

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis insists their tour of Europe will bear fruits as they prepare for their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) defence in Morocco next year. The African Queens were hammered 5-0 by Denmark in their first international friendly in Aalborgh on Friday night, conceding all five goals in the second half. However, Ellis has been around the blocks long enough to know that they can’t sulk. Turning focus to their next challenge, they are set to face England — ranked second in the world and the reigning European champions — in Coventry tomorrow night at 9.45pm. Having arrived in the UK on Saturday night, Banyana welcomed the arrival of international players Thembi Kgatlana, Linda Motlalo, Hildah Magaia, and Sinoxolo Cesane, who missed the trip to face…

TWO senior officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure have been placed on precautionary suspension amid a fraud investigation linked to a multimillion-rand asbestos eradication contract. This decision came after allegations surfaced regarding the mismanagement of a R79 million contract aimed at eradicating asbestos at four KZN hospitals. Department spokesperson, Steve Bhengu, confirmed that the suspensions were prompted by information provided by a whistleblower. Following the initial report on 17 October 2024, KZN MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, referred the matter for investigation. Within nine days of investigation, the head of the department placed the officials on indefinite suspension pending a full forensic investigation. The investigation aims to scrutinise various aspects of the contract, including the rate of completion, the value for money, and…

CRIMINAL activities have marred the spring hiking season, following at least two incidents at the weekend. Yesterday, four women runners and mountain bikers came under attack from a knife-wielding suspect just 500 metres from the boom on Tafelberg Road. SANParks confirmed that Sea, Air, and Mountain Special Operations Rangers (SEAM Team) responded to the incident. “This swift intervention resulted in the detention of a suspect who has been detained following an eyewitness account. “We urge any victims of this incident to come forward and open a case with Captain Dell at Woodstock South African Police Service (SAPS) in order to further strengthen efforts at prosecution,” SANParks said. On Saturday at the Silvermine Nature Reserve hiking trail, a group of five hikers were robbed while descending the Steenberg Plateau. Four suspects…

Tap-and-go bank cards which do not require a PIN for purchases up to R500 are a boon for criminals intent on going on a festive season shopping spree. The Banking Ombud said complaints have been received of tap-and-go transactions conducted with cards that had been lost or stolen - and the public is urged to be cautious, especially with fraud attacks expected to increase at this time of the year. However, no complaints have been received by the Banking Ombud relating to money being siphoned from tap-and-go cards by criminals using a scanning device. The Banking Division of the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) said it was aware of reports about a voice note circulating raising concerns about potential fraud involving the tap-and-go functionality on bank cards with the use…

The question I find myself grappling with is whether it’s still possible to convince men to think differently about their health. Historically, men have been raised to embody strength. Society has shaped men to believe that masculinity equates to power, toughness, and invincibility. We are expected to be strong, both physically and emotionally, regardless of the challenges we face. Yet, behind this mask of masculinity, we all know that there’s an element of vulnerability that we constantly suppress. We fear being exposed, not only to others but even to ourselves. This fear often leads us to neglect our health, our well-being, and ultimately, our lives. What’s amazing and tragic about this fear is that it stops us from seeking the help we need. Perhaps it’s time we remind ourselves that…

An American researcher said an Israeli air strike on Saturday hit a building that was part of Iran’s defunct nuclear weapons development programme, and he and another researcher said facilities used to mix solid fuel for missiles also were struck. The assessments, based on commercial satellite imagery, were reached separately by David Albright, a former UN weapons inspector, and Decker Eveleth, an associate research analyst at CNA, a Washington think tank. They said that Israel struck buildings in Parchin, a massive military complex near Tehran. Israel also hit Khojir, according to Eveleth, a sprawling missile production site near Tehran. Reuters reported in July that Khojir was undergoing massive expansion. Eveleth said the Israeli strikes may have “significantly hampered Iran’s ability to mass-produce missiles”. The Israeli military said three waves of…

SEOUL: Hundreds of thousands of members of South Korea’s Christian groups held a service in Seoul yesterday to protest against a landmark court ruling that acknowledged same-sex rights of partners in same-sex relationships to state health insurance. The supreme court in July upheld a high court ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from the National Health Insurance Service, a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights in a country that has lagged others in the region. Sunday’s service drew hundreds of thousands of Christians from across the country. | Reuters…

The Sharks, with and without their Springboks, are like chalk and cheese, and nobody understands this better than coach John Plumtree. This past weekend, his team showcased their prowess by defeating the 2023 champions, Munster, 41-24, following a comfortable win against the Glasgow Warriors, the reigning champions who recently outclassed the Stormers. The message to the United Rugby Championship is clear — when the Sharks are at full strength, they resemble a Springbok team and are incredibly challenging to beat. In the forwards, they possess a formidable tight five that includes Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi, Vincent Koch, Trevor Nyakane, and Eben Etzebeth, with Siya Kolisi anchoring the loose trio. This powerful pack makes it unsurprising that Munster’s front line was overwhelmed in the set scrums. Such Springbok representation enhances the…