Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-10-22 i Daily News

Callum’s Will This emotionally layered, poignant two-hander drama will be restaged for a short run in Durban. Set in London in the UK, Callum’s Will was created for multi-award winning actor Darren King by multi- award winning playwright, director, actress and film-maker, Janna Ramos Violante. Now, 14 years on King is excited to revisit this piece under the direction of Blessing Xaba. The story still stays true to its driving themes – the surprising relationship that develops between Callum Griffith, an ex-professional ballet dancer now confined to a wheelchair after a freak accident and Will, an unlikely boy hired by Callum to run errands for him three times a week. Meanwhile, the driving force of this production is the relationship that develops between this mis-matched pair, who under any…

Bail proceedings for taxi boss Kholwani Prayman Ntanjana, charged with attempted murder of senior advocate Coreth Naudé, who was shot while representing SARS during a tax inquiry, were delayed on Tuesday morning at the Durban Magistrate's Court as he changed lawyers. Naudé was shot in the neck, face, and shoulder at the Premier Hotel entrance in Umhlanga on July 18, 2024. She had been working on the tax inquiry of Shauwn Mkhize’s son, Andile Mpisane. Two armed men ambushed Naudé as she drove into the hotel. Despite being shot multiple times, she managed to drive to the parking lot, where a doctor heard her cries for help. Naudé survived but required reconstructive surgery on her jaw. During court proceedings, attorney Sizwe Cele told the court that he was withdrawing from…

A helicopter belonging to the Gauteng Traffic Police, transporting Hawks members, hovered over the controversial businessman and murder-accused Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe’s home for about 10 minutes during his arrest, not to help detectives working on the case, but to stop ‘a bogus operation’. At that time, the first team of Hawks members was at Molefe’s gate, where the arrest was being effected by teams from the Organised Crime and Tactical Response units, monitored by the Political Killings Task Team. This was revealed by Witness A, a detective with the Organised Crime Unit of the SAPS in Gauteng, during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is investigating allegations of collusion and corruption between politicians, senior police, prosecutors, intelligence operatives, and elements of the judiciary, levelled by KZN Police…

The final exams for the Matric Class of 2025 started on October 21. The outcome of these papers will determine the future of over 900 000 candidates. A South African matric certificate serves as a prerequisite for future educational and career opportunities. As the future leaders prepare themselves, however, others have to deal with a number of problems, some of which are beyond their control and may affect their performance in the matric exams. Recent reports indicate that learners at some Gauteng schools may experience disruptions due to water and electricity disconnections caused by unpaid debt. Due to recent service cuts, schools such as Filadelfia Secondary LSEN School in Soshanguve and E.W. Hobbs Primary in Eldorado Park have experienced disruptions to teaching and learning during this crucial time of the…

The flying start to the campaign that had Kaizer Chiefs fans believing their club was ready to challenge for the championship, is now a distant memory. Amakhosi and Betway Premiership victories have suddenly become like the parallel lines of a railway track — destined never to meet. Granted, the Glamour Boys are still sitting fourth, with 15 points, trailing leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by a mere six points, having played two matches fewer than the reigning champions. Mathematically, they are still in the hunt for their first title since being crowned champions back in 2015 under Stuart Baxter. But recent poor form, which saw coach Nasreddine Nabi sacked, has undermined their assertion that they have what it takes to dethrone Sundowns. Of particular disappointment has been their inability to secure maximum…

Proteas Women’s senior player Marizanne Kapp delivered a stellar all-round performance to guide South Africa to their fifth consecutive win at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, beating Pakistan by 150 runs (DLS method) on Tuesday at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Kapp produced an outstanding new-ball spell in the rain-affected clash, claiming three wickets in her five-over burst to set South Africa up for another commanding victory in the ongoing tournament. The 35-year-old finished with figures of 3/20, while right-arm off-spinner Nondumiso Shangase and seamer Ayabonga Khaka chipped in with figures of 2/19 and 1/14 respectively, helping South Africa record five consecutive World Cup wins for the first time in their history. The result keeps the Proteas second on the table, behind only Australia — the side they…

When Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike returns to face his former club Eintracht Frankfurt in the Uefa Champions League tonight, he will find a side that bears little resemblance to the one he left in July. Last year, Frankfurt qualified for the Champions League by finishing in the Bundesliga top four for the first time in their history. Their third-placed finish was their best result since the 1992/93 season. However, the Eagles have lacked any sort of consistency since the start of the current campaign and boast just one win in their past five games in all competitions. Liverpool’s misfiring forward line will be licking their lips looking at Frankfurt’s defence, which has conceded 18 goals in that five-game run. While Liverpool, on a four-game losing streak, have teething problems of…

The Sea Robbers’ sails have been blown wide, but they remain the masters of their own destiny when it comes to their domestic and continental campaigns. Orlando Pirates were hammered 3-0 by Saint Eloi Lupopo in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second-round preliminary qualifier in Lubumbashi over the weekend – putting them under immense pressure ahead of the second leg at Orlando Stadium on Saturday (3pm). Pirates need to win the match to qualify for the group stage. And alas, should they fail to qualify, they will have squandered the opportunity to build on last season’s semi-final run under coach Jose Riveiro. And perhaps therein lies the problem. When Abdeslam Ouaddou was appointed as the new Pirates coach, he took the job knowing full well that he…

The KwaZulu-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer is arranging a meeting with police provincial commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to evict suspected hitmen, who are illegally occupying government flats and houses in Ulundi. The houses in the old legislature precinct, were used by the ministers and officials under the then KwaZulu Government before the 1994 elections. They were left unused in 2004 when the ANC took over the provincial government and relocated the legislature to Pietermaritzburg. The involvement of police top brass follows an incident where Public Works and Infrastructure’s asset audit team were threatened with guns during a recent visit to the properties. Speaking at an event on Tuesday, Meyer said he had decided to ask for a meeting with the provincial commissioner because it is clear that…

In an address that encapsulated the struggles faced by women and girls, ANC deputy chief whip Doris Dlakude highlighted the deep-rooted systematic discrimination perpetuated by patriarchal norms which not only devalue girl children, but also stigmatise unwed mothers, compelling many to confront multifaceted challenges that compromise their autonomy. Dlakude spoke at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly’s Forum of Women Parliamentarians in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday. She proposed key amendments during deliberations on “Recognising and supporting victims of illegal international adoption and preventing this practice”. “In many societies, cultural and legal frameworks reinforce gender inequality, limiting women’s autonomy over their reproductive choices and family life,” Dlakude said. She said these dynamics, frequently intertwined with poverty, limited education, and social exclusion, heighten the susceptibility of women, particularly those from marginalised communities, to…

In what appears to be a carefully orchestrated political manoeuvre, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has opened a new chapter in the party’s succession debate. Speaking at the Mpumalanga Provincial General Council, Mbalula made what seasoned observers recognise as a strategically significant statement regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political future within the ANC. Addressing delegates in isiXhosa, Mbalula acknowledged that Ramaphosa’s second term as ANC President is approaching its conclusion. But rather than treating this as a natural transition point, he pointedly noted that “there is nothing that is prohibiting him to serve for the third term as the ANC President.” This seemingly casual observation carries profound implications for the party’s internal power dynamics. The statement is remarkable for three reasons. First, it explicitly frames Ramaphosa’s tenure as nearing a transition moment,…

Lamontville Golden Arrows head into Wednesday night’s away fixture against Stellenbosch FC in Cape Town knowing a win is imperative. Currently ninth in the Betway Premiership, with 13 points from nine matches (four wins, one draw, fouur defeats; 10 goals scored, and nine conceded), they need to translate ambition into results — and doing so on the road raises the challenge significantly. Veteran coach Manqoba Mngqithi has been vocal about the team’s potential, yet admits consistency remains a work in progress. “They excite me… the team has improved in leaps and bounds in many aspects,” he said, “but we will have to see when it comes to real business whether we are where we think we are or still have a lot of work to do.” Mngqithi's said his vision…

Former Sharks coach Hugh Reece-Edwards believes the ailing team could benefit from the presence of more players knocking on the Springbok door, to complement and cover for the plethora of Boks in John Plumtree’s squad. The Sharks suffered a shock defeat against Irish visitors Ulster on Saturday that leaves them languishing near the bottom of the United Rugby Championship table, still searching for a first win after four rounds of the campaign. They are under growing pressure to deliver results despite boasting one of the most star-studded rosters in the competition. For Reece-Edwards, the Sharks’ solution lies in recruitment that looks beyond marquee names to those who can grow into Springboks. “You need that depth. It’s not just about numbers. “If Eben Etzebeth is away, you want a player who’s…

Nuno Espirito Santo admitted “we have a problem” after West Ham suffered a lacklustre 2-0 loss at home to Brentford on Monday. A night that started with a boycott by one set of Hammers fans ended with those who remained at the London Stadium booing the home side off the field, as goals from Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen secured a first away win of the season for Brentford — who should have won by a larger margin. Nuno’s first home match in charge coincided with a planned stay-away organised by supporters’ groups in protest against the club’s board. Defeat meant the Hammers had lost their opening four home matches of a season for the first time in their history, with this reverse coming on the same day former boss…

Pietermaritzburg's Northern Area Ratepayers and Residents Association (NARRA) has called on the Msunduzi Municipality to get its billing system in order, before conducting disconnections. The Msunduzi Municipality yesterday announced that the Qoqimali Disconnection Drive was underway and the team disconnected the electricity supply to a panel beater shop on Saint Andrews Street, due to non-payment of municipal services. The municipality said that this operation is part of its' plan to enforce accountability and to recover outstanding municipal debts. The municipality stated that they will continue to ensure that all customers, including businesses and government departments, meet their obligations and contribute to a sustainable, service-driven city. On Wednesday, the municipal teams went to Burger Street at the Department of Education's Head Office, where they disconnected electricity and water services due to…

A general worker, who was dismissed for allegedly being drunk at work while actually visiting the company doctor for illness, has won at the Labour Court after his employer failed to provide any evidence to support the serious allegations. Evans Mahlo, who worked for electrical company Unilec SA since December 2021, was fired in September 2022 after being accused of being under the influence of alcohol during working hours. This is despite two medical doctors confirming he was sick and booked off work. However, instead of accepting the medical evidence, Unilec SA charged him with being under the influence of an intoxicating substance, found him guilty in a disciplinary hearing, and fired him. Mahlo fought back, challenging his dismissal at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, where Commissioner Lungile…

While it could be seen by others as a positive move to pursue anti-Israel campaigns by Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, it is worth noting that he leaves a cascade of problems in South Africa, which his party, the ANC, has caused and fails to address. It is his party, which he represented as its Member of Parliament (MP) for many years, that has crippled the government at every level. It seems Mandela is deficient in either compassion or basic common sense in his approach. His cousins, who are Nelson Mandela’s granddaughters, Zaziwe Manaway and Zamaswazi Mandela, recently embarked on a life-changing journey to Israel and Gaza to witness the conflict for themselves rather than relying on biased media reporting, which further complicates this complex conflict, which has lasted for…

Banyana Banyana will have to navigate uncharted territory without their key sources of inspiration when they face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the first leg of the second and final round of the 2026 Fifa Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) qualifiers this afternoon. The team assembled for camp on Sunday without head coach Desiree Ellis and four overseas-based players: Amogelang Motau, Thembi Kgatlana, Sinoxolo Cesane, and Hildah Magaia, all of whom play in Mexico. The absence of Ellis is particularly notable. She is not with the team as she has yet to agree to terms with the South African Football Association (Safa) on a new contract. This is surprising, considering Safa had ample time to offer her a new deal. Ellis has been working on a month-to-month contract…

Few would disagree with the presumption that Tristan Stubbs was playing for his Test career in Rawalpindi. And after Stubbs dropped a straightforward catch in the first over of Pakistan’s innings on Monday, there would even be those of the opinion that it served the Proteas right for sticking with a player clearly devoid of confidence. But Shukri Conrad has not built up this World Test Championship-winning squad without supporting his players through both the good and, more importantly, the bad times. So, instead of dropping Stubbs, Conrad pushed the tall right-hander back up to No 3 – where he was initially selected in the Test side, and had scored his maiden Test century. Stubbs' response was his most assured Test innings since the home series against Sri Lanka last…

Baseball is one of many American sporting codes that requires specialists in each position rather than players who can fulfil multiple roles. You’re basically pigeonholed early on — pitchers pitch, hitters hit, and catchers… well, you get the idea. But then Shohei Ohtani came along and blew baseball fans’ collective minds. Before reading this column, you may not have heard of the sport’s latest phenomenon. I certainly didn’t know this brah from a bar of soap before he started popping up on my TikTok algorithm, with clips of his unbelievable performances with both bat and ball. Ohtani is Major League Baseball’s two-way marvel. His 160km/h fastballs and towering home runs belong to different universes of skill, yet he merges them seamlessly, night after night. The Japanese superstar doesn’t just play…