Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-07-07 i Daily News

Netflix’s Trainwreck docu-series has me in a chokehold, okay? From cruise ships turned floating toilets to festivals that never were, this series is my kind of chaotic binge. But this week’s episode, Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel, really got me spiralling. It’s giving fashion fever, cult realness and one of the most problematic CEOs to ever sit in an open-plan office. Welcome to the world of Dov Charney – or as I like to call him, the man who turned a T-shirt into a movement and himself into a menace. American Apparel wasn’t just another clothing brand in the 2000s. It was the brand. Everyone wanted in. It was quirky, it was edgy and it made basics look like runway statements. The kind of place that, rumour has it,…

The 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville was marked by a breathtaking finish, culminating in a hard-fought victory for The Real Prince. Ridden by Craig Zackey and trained by Dean Kannemeyer, The Real Prince triumphantly crossed the line ahead of strong challenger Eight On Eighteen, who had aimed to etch his name into the history books as the first three-year-old to win both the Gr1 WSB Cape Met and the Durban July in the same season. As the race unfolded, anticipation mixed with tension – especially for fans familiar with The Real Prince’s heritage. His full brother, Gimme A Prince, was named Champion Sprinter just two seasons prior. Thus, questions arose regarding whether The Real Prince could sustain the grueling 2200m of the July. Yet, he resolutely answered those doubts…

ENGLISH football legend Michael Owen was in the country as a Sunbet ambassador and to catch the vibe and the horses in action at Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July, which happened at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.…

The National Freedom Party’s KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga will remain in the Government of Provincial Unity following her legal victory against the party’s president, Ivan Barnes. Shinga had gone to Pietermaritzburg High Court to stop Barnes, who hauled her to a disciplinary hearing that was supposed to sit on Friday. However, the court set aside the hearing until part B of Shinga’s application is heard. In the second application, she challenged Barnes’s authority to discipline her, saying the party’s constitution does not allow for the president to discipline any member. Shinga said the constitution stipulates that a member must be charged by his or her branch which in her case has never happened. “I have not received any communication from my branch about charges that the president talks…

In a thrilling display befitting his majestic name, The Real Prince captured the crown at the 129th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday at Greyville. The 18/1 shot delivered a performance that will be remembered for years to come and propelled master trainer Dean Kannemeyer to his fourth victory in South Africa’s premier horse race. In front of an electric crowd at Greyville, the son of Gimmethegreenlight edged out race favourite Eight On Eighteen in a heart-stopping finish. After the race, Kannemeyer reflected on the strategy with a flicker of pride. “You must come in at the right time with the right weight and the right draw — and we nailed it. This was always the plan.” With a precisely executed strategy, The Real Prince surged ahead when…

Step aside Sir David Attenborough because Ryan Reynolds is taking over. The new Disney+ series Underdogs, narrated by Deadpool actor Reynolds, takes a refreshing step back, opting to shine a light on the lesser-known and often quirky creatures of the animal kingdom. The five-part series from National Geographic celebrates the unsung heroes that are often left out of traditional nature documentaries and showcases their unique abilities, habits, “terrible parenting” strategies and at times, the downright gross aspects of the animal world. The first episode hones in on a set of animals Reynold’s dubs the Superzeros, a group of creatures from around the world with unique and fascinating "superpowers" that help them survive in the wild. Reynolds’ kicks off the global journey with the velvet worm, who launches a special adhesive…

■ Damning allegations against colleagues and politicians KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi fired damning allegations against his colleagues and politicians, yesterday, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, whom he alleged were part of serious crime cartels in Gauteng. Mchunu hit back at Mkhwanazi in a statement that he released and claimed that Mkhwanazi’s utterances were “wild allegations and claims on a variety of issues”. “The Minister of Police will never allow his integrity, or that of the Ministry or the SAPS at large, to be undermined by insinuations made without evidence or due processes, from anyone, including Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi. “We will be reviewing the Provincial Commissioner’s statements and consider appropriate action. All these statements made by him in public require an urgent, thorough, and transparent investigation, on a proper platform,”…

Yusuf Maart is not a man of many words — and perhaps that’s why his presence and personality sometimes defied expectations of a Kaizer Chiefs captain. Chiefs are one of the biggest sporting brands in South Africa, and as such, their leaders are expected to command presence the moment they walk into a room. Unfortunately for Maart — who is reportedly on his way to Austrian club SV Ried, despite recently renewing his contract — he wasn’t always perceived as that kind of figure. By the time he was being judged for his leadership qualities both on and off the pitch, alongside his performances, many had already made up their minds. He wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Accused of being “too soft” to captain Chiefs, Maart also suffered dips in…

An emotional Lando Norris boosted his world title bid in memorable fashion yesterday when he drove to a commanding, rain-splashed victory ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in a chaotic British Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Briton made the most of series leader Piastri’s mid-race misfortune—when the Australian was handed a 10-second penalty for slowing excessively while leading behind the safety car—to finish 6.811 seconds clear. It was Norris's first home win, his fourth victory of the year, and the eighth of his career, lifting him to within eight points of Piastri in the drivers' standings. “Thank you, McLaren. Thanks, everyone,” said Norris. “This is beautiful. Winning at home. This is a dream.” Nico Hülkenberg finished a stirring third for Sauber, claiming the first podium of his long career after 239…

Abdeslam Ouaddou is made of sterner stuff. And as such, he knows the buck will stop with him in making sure the Sea Robbers sail into steady waters. Ouaddou was appointed as Orlando Pirates’ new head coach last month, taking over the reins from José Riveiro, who joined Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The Moroccan-born coach arrived at the club fully aware that the job is no small task — he must pick up where Riveiro left off and address the team’s shortcomings. Riveiro had an impressive tenure, leading Pirates to five trophies and three successive second-place league finishes during his three-year spell. Speaking to Pirates TV recently, Ouaddou applauded the Spaniard’s achievements and insisted that the solid foundation and momentum must not go to waste. The 46-year-old also outlined what…

The ANC is grappling with an internal controversy after Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula “deliberately and prematurely” announced the death of former Deputy President David Mabuza, sparking criticism and calls for him to take responsibility for his actions. According to ANC insiders, President Cyril Ramaphosa was “very angry” after Mbalula took to social media to announce Mabuza’s death ahead of the president’s official announcement. Ramaphosa had delayed announcing the death because he had been waiting to express his condolences to Mabuza’s family first. Mabuza died at a Sandton hospital on Thursday, after a short illness. Sources claimed that Ramaphosa’s frustration stems from Mbalula’s breach of protocol, which is seen as a sign of disrespect to the president and the party. “The president was waiting for the family to arrive before making the…

In the rural village of Gwanda, Zimbabwe, a mother walks several kilometres each day to find firewood so she can cook for her children. She’s never had access to reliable electricity, and her story is not unique. Across Africa, 600 million people still live without energy access – a fact that affects every aspect of their lives. The former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, summarised Africa’s biggest challenge when he said: “Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive”. Without electricity, communities cannot run clinics, power schools, or create jobs – all of which are fundamental to dignity and development. That is why I attended the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town recently, a milestone that marked…

Much has been made of European champions Paris Saint-Germain's attacking flair — their rapid, dangerous wingers and thrilling style — but what carried them through to the Fifa Club World Cup semi-finals on Saturday was a dose of resilience. Luis Enrique's side beat Bayern Munich 2-0 in Atlanta, finishing the match with just nine men after late red cards for Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made several important saves to help the French treble winners progress to the final four, where they will face a familiar opponent in Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé. Captain Marquinhos said his team’s mentality was vital in their pursuit of more silverware. "It was a game that taught us lessons, a game that brought us out of our comfort zone," the Brazilian…

Fran Hilton-Smith agrees with Ricky Whittle that “no one remembers the runner-up” and says Banyana Banyana must bring the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) trophy back home from Morocco. South Africa’s senior women’s national team begin the defence of their title with a clash against Ghana on Monday evening (kick-off 6pm) in Rabat, and Hilton-Smith – a pioneer and legend of the women’s game not only in this country but across the continent – insists second best is not going to be good enough. “We want to win it and we have to win it,” she said of the 16-nation, biennial continental competition, which kicked off at the weekend with hosts Morocco drawing 2-2 with Zambia. “But it is probably going to be the toughest (tournament) yet because, take…

Liverpool and England football legend Michael Owen is 80% confident that the Reds will repeat last season’s Premier League title heroics, with Arsenal given only a 20% chance by the football pundit. “I do believe that they’re absolutely the team to beat. When you’re strengthening from a position of strength then that’s obviously double trouble for your opponents,” said Owen, who was in Durban at the weekend as a SunBet ambassador for his first Durban July experience. The horse breeder and owner’s passion for horse-racing is said to be just as strong as his passion for football. Liverpool finished last season, their first under new manager Arne Slot following the departure of club icon Jürgen Klopp, on 84 points, 10 points clear of nearest challengers Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s formerly dominant…