Innholdsfortegnelse for 2024-10-29 i Daily News

KwaZulu-Natal is struggling to attract foreign tourists according to the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa. It is shocking that KZN politicians claim millions are being reaped through tourism. Understandable given the crime and ailing eThekwini beaches and infrastructure. | PA The Mangosuthu University of Technology's decision to postpone the memorial lecture honouring Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, following the passing of Princess Sibuyiselwe Buthelezi, demonstrates appropriate respect for the family's period of mourning. | Student The incident where 11-year-old Zarah Ramsamy, was killed in a tragic turn of events during a hijacking at McDonald’s in Malvern has a twist. Initially, the SAPS made a statement that a policeman arrested with the bank-card was not related to the hijacking. How could the SAPS be so reckless? It seemed…

Many may have forgotten, given all that has unfolded in South Africa since the early years of our post- apartheid democracy, but significant pressure was placed on our founding President, Nelson Mandela, particularly by the US and China, regarding his stance on various issues. Each time, Mandela stood his ground, firmly asserting South Africa’s independence. This is the kind of leadership with a backbone that ActionSA believes must return if we are to shape an independent foreign policy guided by our own interests. History shows that the Americans were famously dissatisfied with Mandela hosting Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, and Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi at his inauguration following the historic 1994 elections. As if that was enough, the Chinese were also notably unhappy with Mandela’s decision to…

A WOMAN whose right leg was amputated above the knee lost her legal bid to claim damages from the Gauteng MEC for Health as the court found the hospital was not negligent and that the woman lost her leg as a result of a rare neurovascular complication. Nonyaniso Mntimba turned to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, as she claimed that her leg was amputated due to the negligence of the doctors and nurses at the Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg. Mntimba was shot on December 26, 2018, on both lower limbs and she was admitted and treated at Tambo Memorial Hospital for five days. Unfortunately, while she was still in hospital, her right leg above the knee was amputated. The issue before the court was whether there was negligence on…

In 2014, the United Nations designated October 31 as World Cities Day – an annual day aimed at celebrating and promoting awareness of global urbanisation challenges, while advocating for concerted efforts towards sustainable urban development. The 10th anniversary of World Cities Day is being observed under the theme “Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities”, against the backdrop of a rapidly urbanising world. By 2030, young people under the age of 18 are expected to make up an estimated 60% of urban dwellers. The importance of involving young people in ongoing discussions on climate action and their role in imagining alternative futures cannot be overstated. The ReBuilt Cape Town project provides young emerging scholars, practitioners, and activists with an opportunity to do just that. The ReBuilt project, convened by…

Israeli forces launched deadly strikes on Lebanon and Gaza yesterday, pressing their offensive against militants after Egypt’s president proposed a two-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war. There was no comment from either Israel or Hamas on the plan unveiled on Sunday by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, but Israeli media said spy chief David Barnea was in Qatar for renewed talks on a hostage release deal. More than a year into the war unleashed when Palestinian armed group Hamas launched the deadliest attack in Israel’s history on October 7, 2023, there was no let-up in the violence. Iran, which supports Hamas but has largely avoided a direct confrontation with arch-foe Israel, warned it would “respond firmly and effectively” to Israeli strikes on military sites over the weekend. The war has…

WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s largest red meat exporter, Silver Fern Farms, expects to leverage the spill-over effect of the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE)from November 5-10 in Shanghai, to enhance its understanding of the China market, said Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dan Boulton. Silver Fern Farms has established its presence in China for nearly 30 years. This year, it has expanded its retail channels to cover China’s central and western regions, supplying grass-fed beef and lamb products to local supermarket stores, Boulton said. | Xinhua…

The box office Springbok squad currently in Jersey is hard at work, preparing for their upcoming tour opener against Scotland. The ensemble features the same cast that delivered a stunning 48-7 victory over Argentina, and it is unlikely that coach Rassie Erasmus will change the script ahead of a crucial clash. In the emphatic Rugby Championship clincher held in Mbombela, the Boks showcased their prowess, and now Erasmus has opted for the same match 23 for the three-match tour, supported by an additional 12 players. The team, having last played on 28 September, will face Scotland on November 10, prompting Erasmus to take them to an exclusive training resort on the largest island in the English Channel. He aims to shake off any rust and prepare for what is essentially…

Gavin Hunt exacted revenge as he masterminded SuperSport United's 1-0 win over Kaiser Chiefs in a Premiership match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. SuperSport had played Chiefs exactly a week earlier at the same venue and suffered a 4-0 defeat. However, this 4-0 drubbing did not deter Hunt, who said afterwards the result could have been vastly different had SuperSport capitalised on three scoring chances before Chiefs scored their first goal. After this 4-0 defeat, many would have been surprised to hear Hunt saying they could have won this game. This loss set the stage for Hunt to underline his pedigree as a master tactician when he returned to the same venue to avenge the defeat. Following the match, the victorious Hunt shared his match strategy: “Last week…

The DA wholeheartedly supports the adoption of the Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report (BRRR) recommendation for a comprehensive skills audit of top management within the SAPS and Station Commanders nationwide. This essential audit aims to verify that SAPS leadership and Station Commanders possess the competencies required to build a professional, capable police force that can respond to both current and future challenges. By assessing the skills of these key leaders, SAPS will be better positioned to develop an agile and well-prepared management team that can confront the growing complexities of policing in South Africa. The DA firmly agrees that this is a pivotal step toward enhancing leadership effectiveness, fostering continuous development, and ensuring SAPS aligns with its strategic goals. In addition, the BRRR calls for SAPS to prioritise comprehensive training…

THE KwaDukuza Municipality has dramatically demolished over 50 shacks at the Magebhula informal settlement near Shayamoya in Stanger, north of KwaZulu-Natal, leaving more than 400 residents homeless. The incident, which happened on Thursday, has sparked outrage among community leaders and residents, who feel their plight has been ignored by local authorities. Community leader Xolani Malinga did not mince his words, saying, “We will continue to fight for the rights of occupation for our residents, who still live in poverty. We will not be deterred by the police who are wielding guns. If they want to kill us, let them do that.” Residents argued that the municipality should have provided alternative housing solutions. Many are unemployed and have nowhere else to go. Malinga said that the land was initially earmarked for…

THE question whether associating someone with “Verwoerd” - an apartheid era prime minister - amounted to a racial slur was one of the issues which came under the judicial spotlight in the Supreme Court of Appeal. The issue came to the fore when the father of a now former pupil at a Modimolle school got kicked out of the school’s governing body. It is alleged that the aggrieved father then told the white members of the governing body “I will deal with Verwoerd’s kids.” A host of electronic messages were also sent by the man to members of the governing body, which resulted in the principal of the school, Gerda Pringle, obtaining a harassment order against the man, Joseph Mailula. The Limpopo Division of the High Court, Polokwane, set aside…

AN animal activist has called for the public to be considerate of animals while they enjoy themselves during the fireworks season starting this week. The call comes from animal activist and 2023 Influential Women Award winner Reshani Panday Garib ahead of Diwali this week and Guy Fawkes soon after. “As we all know we had many cases in the past, where animals lost their lives through fireworks and this is absolutely crucial that people practice safety and keep their fur babies safe,” Garib said. She said loving and crying for animals is who she is and what she stands for. Garib explained that while most people enjoy the fireworks festivities, many pets become highly distressed by fireworks. “Many animal rescue organisations receive dozens of calls relating to fireworks, especially around…

Setswana author Helen Kgobane remembers growing up with her grandmothers telling her stories about ancient African rulers around the fire. She speaks fondly of the importance of oral storytelling and how this is part of a proud history of African tradition. She worries that in our modern age, it is falling by the wayside. IsiZulu author and illustrator Themba Maboso agrees. He is passionate about promoting local voices and contexts. “African children can’t see themselves in stories like Cinderella,” he believes. There is increasing research that backs up the view that children learn to read better and faster when they hear and see words in their mother tongue. It also helps in learning additional languages and has a range of other improved educational outcomes. Drop-out rates are addressed, classroom engagement…

RABAT: French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are on a three-day visit to Morocco starting yesterday, at the invitation of Moroccan King Mohammed VI after several years of strained relations between Paris and Rabat. In July, Macron agreed to change his stance on the issue of Western Sahara, the main sticking point in relations between France and Morocco. Macron pledged his support for a plan for Western Sahara’s autonomy under the kingdom’s sovereignty, calling it “the only basis” for resolving the nearly 50-year conflict with the Polisario Front, a local nationalist movement. | Sputnik…

WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and shrink its remaining plants in Europe’s biggest economy, the carmaker’s works council said yesterday. Europe’s biggest carmaker has been negotiating for weeks with unions over its plans to revamp its business and cut costs. Volkswagen said it would make concrete proposals tomorrow, when workers and management meet for the second round of wage talks. The group is under pressure from high energy and labour costs, stiff Asian competition, weakening demand in Europe and China and a slower-than-expected electric transition. | Reuters…

Orlando Pirates fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to see 19-year-old teenage sensation Mohau Nkota in action against hosts TS Galaxy in today's Betway Premiership clash at the Mbombela Stadium. Nkota, who has quickly become a fan favourite, helped Pirates maintain their perfect Premiership win record with a stunning performance that included both goals in the 2-1 victory over AmaZulu at Orlando Stadium on Friday. Nkota's impressive performance would have been good enough to earn him another starting berth for tonight's encounter. With their perfect record on the line, the stakes are combined with the challenge from rivals Mamelodi Sundowns, who recently suffered a shock loss. This has kept the pressure firmly on Jose Riveiro and his team, reminding them that they have the capability to halt Sundowns' ambitions of…

Manqoba Mngqithi has urged his Mamelodi Sundowns’ troops to quickly bounce back from their loss away to Polokwane City, given that they do not have time to feel sorry for themselves. The Brazilians' perfect start to the Betway Premiership came to an end on Sunday afternoon as they suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Polokwane at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. And while the loss came in just their fifth league game of the season – after winning the first four – it seems Polokwane has shown to the rest of the teams in the league that Sundowns are there for the taking. As such, Mngqithi and his troops have all to do going forward as they are still expected to win an unprecedented eighth title in a row by…

Lately, there has been a debate about the dominance of foreign nationals in the tuck shop sector. Some migrant outlets dabble with cash card and airtime transactions as authorised retailers. Yet most are operated by illegal immigrants. This exposes the complicity of banks and cellphone companies in the violation of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. The debate comes at the time when there has been a slew of deaths involving children. Unsurprisingly, food poisoning is at the centre of these deaths with self-packaged foodstuff suspected to have been contaminated by a chemical agent commonly used to kill rats. What is to be done? Needless to say the interest groups have been calling for government to audit all tuck shops with a view to ring-fence such a model business as the…

AS the situation in the Middle East deteriorates, South Africa is witnessing a growing wave of protests aimed at raising awareness about the plight of Palestinians amid violent clashes between Israel and Hamas. Reports indicate that since October 2023, more than 40 000 people, including women and children, have tragically lost their lives in the ongoing conflict, a staggering loss that has reverberated across the globe. Amid the feuding, in solidarity with Palestinian causes, the KZN Palestine Solidarity Forum, and the South African Palestine Movement (SAPM), have initiated the #FridaysForPalestine marches. Representatives from the KZN Palestine Solidarity Forum have voiced their concerns about Palestinians’ historical and current struggles. Saydoon Sayed, from the forum, told the Daily News, "The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, with Palestinians facing occupation, displacement,…

The rate of food poisoning and contamination incidents involving children across South Africa and more importantly the deaths of six who ate contaminated snacks is alarming. More than 200 children across South Africa have been hospitalised after eating tainted food which they bought from spaza shops. This month alone, 47 pupils from Rapelego Primary School in Hammanskraal were hospitalised after consuming expired chocolates. Then, more than 70 Grade 12 pupils from Gauteng schools experienced similar symptoms during a matric camp. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that the recent food poisoning cases were declared a national security threat. Rightfully so. This series of events, not limited to Gauteng and Mpumalanga has sounded the alarm with the authorities but urgent intervention is needed. It is all good and well for the Department…

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba yesterday said that he would continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in a general election the day before. Ishiba, head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), described the election outcome, in which the ruling coalition, for the first time in 15 years, lost its majority in the 465-member House of Representatives, as “harsh”. He dismissed the idea of changing the ruling coalition’s composition for now but wants to incorporate policy ideas from the opposition camp. | Xinhua…

HOUSTON: A tanker carrying approximately 400 000 barrels of oil departed from Mexico’s Pajaritos port and was en route to Cuba yesterday, where an acute energy crisis has left the island struggling to maintain its electricity supply. Last week, the Caribbean island nation struggled to recover from the collapse of its power grid and a hurricane in recent days. The passage of Hurricane Oscar has complicated the recovery of Cuba’s precarious electrical grid. The island stabilised its electrical service last week, but warned that outages would continue. | Reuters…

The T20 Challenge drew to a close with the Lions successfully defending their title against their neighbours and rivals, the Titans. Set to be a blockbuster final, showcasing 12 titles between two of the best sides not only in the competition but also in the history of this tournament, the 2022/23 champions were simply outplayed in every department and rightfully suffered an eight-wicket hiding. While the tournament was shorter in comparison to last season, the mix of Proteas and domestic talent led to standout performances throughout. Here are the key players who shone during the competition. Kwena Maphaka is maturing with more game time The former SA Under-19 sensation has been on an upward curve in his young career. At the tender age of 18, he is already a two-time…

Hildah Magaia is back in the Banyana Banyana fold, and she’s ready to embody her nickname, ‘The Breadwinner’, when they face England tonight at 9.45pm. Banyana will visit the reigning European champions in an international friendly in Coventry on the back of losing 5-0 to Denmark last Friday. Coach Desiree Ellis’ troops were put to the sword by the Danes after the relatively inexperienced side put their feet off the gas in the second half, conceding all five goals. As Banyana gears up for what promises to be a formidable challenge against England, Ellis will take comfort in the availability of four international players for the clash. US-based duo Magaia and Linda Motlhalo arrived in the UK on Saturday, and they were joined by Mexico-based pair Thembi Kgatlana and Sinoxolo…