Innholdsfortegnelse for 2024-11-18 i Daily News

Mark Zuckerberg has teamed up with T-Pain to create an acoustic version of the hit song Get Low by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz. The duo’s rendition of the 2002 track is a gift for the Facebook founder’s wife Priscilla Chan to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary. It is a song that they heard together when they met at a college party. Zuckerberg recently took to his Instagram Stories to post a picture of himself with the rapper with the words: “It’s happening guys.” According to Billboard Magazine, T-Pain later shared the same picture while referring to Zuckerberg as “Z” and adding: “It is time…” Zuckerberg posted on his Instagram Stories: “Get Low was playing when I first met Priscilla at a college party, so every year we…

South African flautist, composer and producer, Wouter Kellerman has done it again. The award-winning artist has garnered yet another Grammy nomination in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for his latest album, Triveni. On Triveni, Kellerman collaborated with Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto and Indian vocalist Chandrika Tandon to create a unique and meditative sonic experience. According to a statement: “Triveni reflects the meeting of diverse musical cultures, combining Kellerman’s expressive flute, Matsumoto’s emotive cello and Tandon’s soulful mantra vocals to bring listeners on a journey of healing, unity and introspection.” The album, which takes its name from the meeting point of three rivers, celebrates both uniqueness and connectivity by bringing together the trio’s disparate musical styles and cultural origins. “The Triveni album is a testament to the…

There is a serious irony which is very difficult to understand playing itself out in South African society. This is the morbid fascination with crime and criminals in a society that is so riddled with this evil problem. For example, it is no secret that on the Cape Flats gangsters are venerated in those communities when at the same time they are causing mayhem with their criminality. In many townships around the country organised gang leaders such as heist king-pins are worshipped and admired by residents. The latest example of this sickness is the Zama Zama tragedy currently unfolding in Stilfontein. We are as a society being convinced that there are trapped miners underground as the police have sealed entry points to these shafts and they are suffering…

Regarding Spaza shops: The officials from the Department of Health and Labour should be more proactive in visiting these sites instead of targeting stores in the shopping malls every 6 months. These officials see stores in malls as soft targets who are always compliant. If they visited the numerous Spaza shops more often, at least they would comply knowing that these inspectors will be coming around. If the government can stop all street vendors why not close all this Spaza shops? Heartbreaking discovery: baby found in plastic bag in Durban. It is sad that a mother who was good enough to carry her baby to term felt helpless and had to abandon her. I suggest that clear, easily understood phone numbers and contact details for social welfare are easily visible…

THE Cancer Alliance, represented by Section27, has been admitted by the Competition Tribunal as an intervening party in the excessive pricing case of medicine used for the treatment of breast cancer. The complaint was initiated by the Competition Commission and is lodged against Switzerland-based multinational healthcare company, Roche Holdings AG and its subsidiaries. The Competition Commission lodged a complaint with the Competition Tribunal alleging that Roche violated the Competition Act by charging excessive pricing for Trastuzumab. This is a life-saving treatment for an aggressive type of breast cancer called Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Positive breast cancer (HER2+). The Commission also alleges that the limitations to accessing trastuzumab imposed on South African breast cancer patients, as a result of the excessively high prices charged by Roche for its products…

AFTER defending the Rugby World Cup title in France last year, South African sports lovers were united in one hope – that the Springboks’ winning mentality will spread to all corners of the country and to all codes too. And with that came a worry regarding the Proteas since they had not gone past a semi-final of any major sporting event and with that had attracted the “chockers” tag. This year the Proteas made their first ever World Cup final. But maybe the greatest worry was Bafana Bafana, who for the past 22 years had plummeted to the lowest of the lows so much so that anyone who witnessed their escapades in the last five of the 20th century, would be labelled a delusional liar when they recited such. During…

WASHINGTON: Republican US Senator Markwayne Mullin called on the House of Representatives yesterday to share an unreleased ethics report into alleged sexual misconduct involving a 17-year-old girl by Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Gaetz, 42, denies any wrongdoing. Mullin said that the Senate, which holds the authority to confirm Trump’s cabinet nominations, needs to see the report. Gaetz is one of a series of nominees tapped by Trump last week who lack the resumes normally seen in candidates for high-level administration jobs. | Reuters…

DHAKA: Bangladesh is battling its worst outbreak of dengue in years, with more than 400 deaths as rising temperatures and a longer monsoon season drive a surge in infections, leaving hospitals struggling to cope, particularly in urban areas. At least 407 people have died from related complications in 2024, with 78 595 patients admitted to hospital nationwide, the latest figures show. By mid-November, 4 173 patients were being treated, with 1 835 of them in Dhaka, the capital, and 2 338 elsewhere. Health officials have urged for precautions to be taken against mosquito bites. | Reuters…

Rushwin Dortley has no room for complacency in his game, and that’s why he wants to be at his best with every passing game for both club and country. Dortley has had a fine season so far. He joined Kaizer Chiefs during the winter season from the then relegated Cape Town Spurs. But even before he could make his debut for the most decorated club in the land, he got a Bafana Bafana call-up during the September Fifa break from coach Hugo Broos. And since then, the 22-year-old defender has never looked back. He’s been an integral part of both Chiefs and Bafana, starting and finishing all the games so far. So considering the fact that Dortley was on the brink of returning to the first national division with Spurs…

Boxing legend Mike Tyson said he had no regrets about his defeat to social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul, adding that he had nearly died in June because of health issues. Tyson was beaten by unanimous decision on Friday (Saturday South African time) at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with fans largely disappointed as the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion showed his age and was never able to generate any offence against his younger opponent. Initially set for July, the fight was pushed back after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up. “This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time,” Tyson wrote in a post on X. “I almost died in June. Had eight blood transfusions.…

Faye Tunnicliffe is old enough to know a time when women cricketers represented their country purely for national pride. But she’s also young enough to have seen how the game has transformed from a leisurely pastime to being fully professional. Tunnicliffe, who debuted for the Proteas whilst still a teenager is 25 now, certainly feels she is much better prepared for her second crack at international cricket after being recalled to the national team for the upcoming England series after a three-year absence. “I think I've learnt a lot about myself, particularly off the field,” Tunnicliffe exclusively told Independent Media at the Wanderers. “I’ve learnt not to put too much pressure on myself, because sometimes nerves can spoil it for you. “Obviously playing back in the day it was not…

A SUSPECT from Mamre in the Western Cape is due to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court today on terrorism charges after a bomb threat last week. The threat led to a municipal building being evacuated and Bellville commuters said there had been a bomb scare at the taxi rank last Monday. Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi, said a 49-year-old man for contravening the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorism and Related Activities Act. "On 11 November, telephone calls were made to the Community Service Centre at the Bellville SAPS by an unknown male who threatened that explosive devices were placed at the Department of Water and Sanitation in Bellville, the Transnet Building in Bellville South and Bellville Taxi Rank. “The same threat was made to the Road Traffic Emergency…

THE DA has called for an investigation into why a major water pipline burst in the Umgudulu informal settlement, near Reservoir Hills, at the weekend. DA West Durban constituency head Marlaine Nair called for the investigation and for the Department of Human Settlements to provide temporary shelter to affected residents. The central aqueduct on the M19 burst resulting in flooding on Saturday. Residents and motorists could see water gushing from the pipeline while on the M19 in Reservoir Hills. Ward 23 councillor Alicia Kissoon, responded quickly leading to Umgudulu lives being saved. Nair said Kissoon was the first on-site and alerted municipal officials. “Water officials responded by isolating the pipeline which prevented a far worse outcome. Unfortunately, the disaster management teams only arrived several hours later,” Nair said. She said…

The theme for this year’s World Aids Day, December 1, is “Equal Rights, Equal Care”. It’s a time not just for reflection but for celebration of the unsung heroes within our communities. Beyond the stark statistics of HIV prevalence and treatment, there are powerful, uplifting stories of resilience of individuals, families, and local organisations that drive community-centred HIV responses, often against the odds. These stories remind us that HIV prevention and support is about relationships, and a commitment to fight stigma, provide care and build awareness. In many parts of South Africa, community-based responses have proven to be the most effective approach to addressing local health issues. Community organisations, often small and limited in resources, have shown incredible adaptability and determination. These groups operate on the ground, where they…

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed over the weekend to work with the incoming US administration of Donald Trump as he held his final talks with outgoing President Joe Biden on conflicts from cybercrime to trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea and Russia. Biden met Xi for about two hours at a hotel where the Chinese leader was staying, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum in Lima, Peru, for their first talks in seven months. “China’s goal of a stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relationship remains unchanged” after Trump’s election, Xi said as he met Biden, acknowledging “ups and downs” between the countries. “China is ready to work with the new US administration to maintain communication, expand co-operation and manage differences.” Biden told Xi that the two leaders…

SYDNEY: Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military co-operation with Australia and the US, Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles said yesterday. Around 2 000 US Marines are already hosted in Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, for six months of the year amid growing concern among Washington and its allies about China’s growing military power in the Indo Pacific region. The deployment has special significance given Darwin was a major base for Allied forces in World War Two and was heavily bombed by Japanese. | Reuters…

An outburst by an eThekwini councillor during a Council debate on plans to erect statues commemorating the arrival of indentured Indian workers in 1860 demands immediate censure and action of the severest nature. The National Independent Congress of South Africa (Nicsa) condemns the “Go back to Bombay” remark and equates it to the racism that lurks in the minds of closet bigots. The miscreant councillor, obviously a misguided charlatan of our constitutional democracy, who clearly believes in his/her unfounded superiority is devoid of facts firstly, and is shows ignorance because Bombay isn’t Bombay anymore. The name has been changed to Mumbai – and this lack of education of this councillor should be a source of embarrassment to the councillor and his/her party. But what is of import, is that…

A MAN who stole and slaughtered an ewe to feed his family received a lifeline after the Kimberley High Court reduced his four-year imprisonment sentence to three years behind bars. David Mias was sentenced in May last year by a magistrate sitting in the Philipstown magistrate’s court, in eastern Karoo. This matter was submitted on review to the high court determine if the sentence imposed was in accordance with justice. Mias pleaded guilty to one count of stock theft in that he admitted to stealing and slaughtering one Dorper ewe, the property of another farmer, and which was valued at R2 800. He was subsequently convicted. It transpired during the sentencing proceedings that the accused was not a first offender on stock theft charges. The prosecutor asked the magistrate to…

On the surface, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s remark, “We will smoke them out”, regarding illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein, North West, appears to be a decisive stance on illegal mining – a pervasive issue in South Africa. However, the underlying implications of this statement expose complex intersections between political rhetoric, governance accountability and human rights. By refusing assistance to individuals whose lives are in immediate danger, Ntshavheni’s stance raises significant questions about the state’s role in protecting its people, regardless of legal status. Illegal mining is not new to South Africa, nor is it a trivial matter. Often driven by extreme poverty and a lack of economic alternatives, individuals engage in this dangerous work to sustain themselves and their families. The consequences, however, are grave. Illegal mining…

MANILA: Super typhoon Man-Yi swept across the Philippines’ main island of Luzon yesterday, threatening heavy rain in the capital region Metro Manila, after triggering more than a million evacuations and damaging buildings in several areas. Packing winds of 185km/h, it weakened slightly after hitting land in the town of Panganiban in Catanduanes province on Saturday night to arrive over the coastal waters of Camarines Norte province, weather officials said. No casualties were reported, although the typhoon’s strong winds damaged homes, schools and commercial buildings in Catanduanes. | Reuters…

Nicosia: Cypriot authorities have relocated dozens of immigrants from the island’s buffer zone to government-run refugee reception centres, ending their four-month stand-off in makeshift tents under UN supervision. Officials said that nearly 70 immigrants from Somalia, Sudan, Congo, Syria, Iran, and Afghanistan were transferred to state facilities. The decision followed agreements with third countries, which will accept an unspecified number of the migrants. Those not accepted by other nations will face deportation to their home countries. | IANS…

Despite a performance marked by some inconsistencies, South Africa's unwavering resolve and defensive prowess were instrumental in ensuring victory against a determined home side. As the Springboks wrap up their UK tour, one final match against Wales awaits, promising a chance for improvement and consolidation. A mammoth defensive effort No victory is earned without grit, and the Springboks demonstrated this in spades with a defensive display that effectively stymied England's formidable attack. Allowing just three points in the second half, South Africa’s defenders showcased their tenacity, even when reduced to 14 players for a spell. While a couple of soft tries from England momentarily tested their mettle, the Springboks resolutely regrouped, a testament to their character and commitment to defensive discipline. Varied attacking gameplan here to stay The match also…