Innholdsfortegnelse for Saturday, March 13, 2021 i Pretoria News Weekend

HAWKS ASKED TO STEP IN Department in tender irregularity firing line LIAM NGOBENI liam.ngobeni@inl.co.za THE SECURITY industry has called on the Hawks to investigate allegations of corruption and violation of the Public Finance Management Act at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Association of Private Security Owners of South Africa spokesperson Sindisiwe Changuion claimed the department appointed three companies to provide security services across the country’s courts to the tune of over R2 billion. She said the department called for service providers to submit quotations. But according to Treasury regulations, contracts over R500 000 should go through a normal competitive bidding process. Department spokesperson Stephen Mahlangu said in September last year, the National Treasury granted the department permission to deviate from the normal procurement process to follow a request…

Zulu ruler an enlightened leader, says Mantashe LOYISO SIDIMBA loyiso.sidimba@inl.co.za ANC national chairperson and Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe yesterday remembered King Goodwill Zwelithini as an enlightened monarch who understood issues in detail. Mantashe paid tribute to King Zwelithini following his death due to Covid-19-related complications yesterday morning. “It’s a rare occurrence when you go to some of the rural areas to have leaders who understand things in detail, who are analytical in their minds. We are hoping that the nation is not going to lose that currency to be able to analyse issues,” he said. According to Mantashe, the ability to analyse translated into the stability that the Zulu nation enjoyed in King Zwelithini’s nearly five-decade reign. “We all prayed for his recovery and his ultimate return…

SOCCER Sundowns back in hunt for points HERMAN GIBBS MAMELODI Sundowns return to local action after strong performances in the Nedbank Cup and CAF Champions League matches over the past fortnight. During this time, Sundowns netted 11 goals and conceded two. Four of these goals were scored in their midweek match against GladAfrica Championship side Polokwane City. The goals were scored in the first half, and Sundowns brought on their full complement of reserves in the second stanza, with the aim of resting key players for today’s DStv Premiership match against Stellenbosch at the Danie Craven Stadium in the Winelands (kick-off 1pm). Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi said after the game: “In the second half, we started looking at the game against Stellenbosch on Saturday. "We were giving a chance to…

New CAF boss promises change MIHLALI BALEKA NEWLY elected president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Patrice Motsepe says “the face of African football will never be the same” as everyone will be hands on deck to ensure there’s immediate and impeccable service delivery. “I am not just confident but I am also excited that the face of African football will never be the same again,” Motsepe said after his inauguration. “When we talk, maybe, 95% of football will be about football because that’s what we are passionate about.” “But I want the 5% to be about realisation that football cannot succeed without the private sector. We need to get partnerships with the private sector so that they can get more revenue available, sponsorship. Our economies must grow.” Motsepe…

QUICK READ ELECTRIC VOLVO’S XC40 Recharge Pure Electric SUV is coming to SA in the second half of this year. The vehicle is capable of travelling more than 400km on a single charge, says Volvo Car SA managing director Greg Maruszewski. “It can be charged to 80% of its battery capacity in as little as 40 minutes using a fast charger,” he says. The twin electric motors will produce 304kW and 660Nm, allowing a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint. It can be charged at a Volvo dealership, at home or at a public charging station. | Pritesh Ruthun CRUISER TOYOTA has twinned with Suzuki a second time with the recently-introduced Starlet being joined by an SUV. Launched in SA this week, the Urban Cruiser is related to the Suzuki Vitara Brezza.…

FIRM FAVOURITE Opel’s all-new Corsa impresses WILLEM VAN DE PUTTE willem.vdputte@inl.co.za OPEL has a proud track record in South Africa, having been around for 86 years, and there was some concern about the brand’s future when GM withdrew from the country. It’s now under the Stellantis Group, the fourth biggest motor manufacturer in the world, so what better way to confirm this than with the launch of the new ever-popular Corsa? The styling leans towards the conservative side with elements of the Opel Wing design. In the range-topping Elegance the black roof adds an extra bit of class to a package that already looks good. The interior gives an impression of quality with soft-touch surfaces as well as hard-wearing plastic components and the build quality feels solid. Rear legroom has…

QUICK READ Investments THE local collective investment schemes industry attracted net inflows of R213 billion last year – the highest in the industry’s 55-year history. Statistics for 2020, released by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa), show that assets under management in local unit trust and exchange traded funds increased to R2.73 trillion over the year. Sunette Mulder, senior policy adviser at Asisa, says the record-breaking inflows came as a surprise given the volatility and uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. She says just under half of assets (46%) are held in multi-asset portfolios, with the rest in interest-bearing portfolios (35%), equity portfolios (17%) and real estate portfolios (2%). Asset management PRUDENTIAL Investment Managers South Africa has announced it will be strengthening its ties with its global…

EDITOR’S CHOICE ON IOL INSURERS BRACE FOR FRESH WAVE FOR REGULATORY REFORMS IN 2021 HARD on the heels of the Covid-19 business interruption judgments, a raft of new regulatory reforms aimed at protecting policyholders is likely in the coming months. “The year 2020 marked a shift in attitude towards policyholder protection and this will no doubt continue in 2021,” says Christine Rodrigues, partner at Bowmans. “The most substantial change is likely to be the coming into effect of the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill, whether in its existing form or after further revisions,” she says. ADVICE ON HOW TO SIDE HUSTLE YOUR WAY INTO 2021 THE Covid-19 pandemic has shown that life can drastically change in the blink of an eye. It makes sense to have a financial safety blanket…

RANDS & SENSE Park any doubts: insurance tips for second-hand cars BERTUS VISSER African News Agency (ANA) IN RECENT months, second-hand car purchases have accelerated as the economic impact of Covid-19 and the lockdowns have been felt and travel needs have changed. For some, second-hand cars are an attractive option. You may want to cut down on lifestyle costs by downsizing to a more affordable, second-hand car. Perhaps you’ve had to give up a company car, or maybe you want to avoid running a more expensive vehicle now that working from home is an option. Using public transport may also seem less appealing during a pandemic, and students hoping to venture to classes safely may prefer having a personal vehicle. Whatever your motivation for opting to buy a second-hand car,…

PARITY Drive for gender equality PHUMZILE MLAMBO-NGCUKA INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day this year came at a difficult time for the world and for gender equality, but at a perfect moment to fight for transformative action and to salute women and young people for their relentless drive for gender equality and human rights. Our focus is on women’s leadership As we address the hardship that Covid-19 has brought to millions of women, girls and their communities, we also look to the opportunities of the Generation Equality Forum and Action Coalitions to bring change. During the pandemic we have seen increased violence against women and girls and lost learning for girls as school drop-out rates, care responsibilities and child marriages rise. We are seeing tens of millions more women plunged into extreme poverty…

EDUCATIO Communities urged to protect schools GOITSEMANG TLHABYE goitsemang.tlhabye@inl.co.za PARENTS and communities need to stand up against vandalism and burglaries at schools. In the latest incident in Tshwane, three classrooms at Flavius Mareka High School in Atteridgeville were burnt. It has been alleged that learners were smoking while playing with hand sanitisers in a passageway between classrooms used to store old tables. Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said investigations were under way to determine the exact cause of the fire. However, Matakanye Matakanye, general-secretary of the National Association of School Governing Bodies, said he doubted that the fire would be caused by learners playing with sanitisers and smoking. He said for years stakeholders had been campaigning for communities to stand up and protect schools against acts of violence…

UNLEASHED Kwesta questions leaders in new single MPILETSO MOTUMI mpiletso.motumi@inl.co.za SENZO Vilakazi is best known by his stage name Kwesta – a multi award-winning, “anthem” creating superstar. The Ngud hitmaker is back with his fourth studio album and has already released the first single from the album last Friday. Titled Fire in the Ghetto, the single features Troublle and explores the frustration people who live in the townships “ekasi” have with the government. “The inspiration behind Fire In The Ghetto was frustration and also care, when you feel like the powers that be and the people who are in positions of leadership have turned their backs on ikasi. Especially now with the pandemic, it seems that the ikasi must take care of themselves without the perks of being under the…

Awards celebrate 10 years of SA music culture STAFF REPORTER THERE is a new awards show in town and it is here to encourage the development and preservation of the local music culture. The first annual South African Popular Music Awards (Sapma) will take place later this year. “For centuries our ancestors used music as a communication tool to express their feelings and to celebrate, this still holds true today. Music is a big and important part of our DNA, a universal language that unites, heals and builds societies,” said SApma spokesperson Mathawe Matsapola. “As a people we found solace and hope in music during difficult times of apartheid and that gave us a voice. That voice has evolved and continues to speak in different situations.” The awards are going…

THREE MILESTONES Remembering Japan’s 2011 earthquake disaster VAL BOJE val.boje@inl.co.za FOR Japan’s ambassador Norio Maruyama, the move to level 1 allowed him to invite 100 guests – two at a time with all the protocols observed – to a lunch or dinner date at his residence in Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, which was on February 23. He said he had chosen to invite members of business and civil society, and the sit-down had given him an opportunity to get to know people better than a handshake at a large gathering. The events have coincided with two other commemorations and in the entrance to his home is a display of hand-made ornamental dolls for Hinamatsuri – or Girls’ Day – celebrated on March…

SURFING Smith ready to make waves at Olympics MORGAN BOLTON SURFING might not be in the mind’s eye of the majority of South Africans – it does operate as a niche sport after all – but come the Tokyo Games later this year, it might very well come to the fore in the consciousness of the nation. And that shift will be all due to SA surfer Jordy Smith, who will participate in the shortboard event – one of 20 men – at the Games and become another Olympian to be proud of. The 33-year-old medal hopeful is a multiple champion in his discipline and was the first surfer to qualify for Tokyo. The delays to the Games have been frustrating but Smith believes that he is ready to bring…

Too soon for Gerrard to coach Liverpool? ESHLIN VEDAN STEVEN Gerrard has rightfully got a lot of praise after helping Rangers win the Scottish Premiership for the first time in 10 years. In doing so, the Liverpool club legend prevented Rangers’ arch-rivals Celtic from claiming a historic tenth consecutive Scottish league title. Naturally, Gerrard is now being tipped to eventually be the successor to current Reds boss Jurgen Klopp. With clubs across Europe increasingly turning to club legends to manage them, it is inevitable that Gerrard will be linked with the Liverpool hot seat. Klopp’s contract expires in 2024 (the same time as Gerrard’s contract with Rangers is set to expire) and while Liverpool have been relatively poor by their standards this season, the German’s job is safe for now.…

YOUR STARS Barbara Kiselev If today is your birthday: This new year you can find somebody to love, find that person you need. It’s all about how you conduct yourself, and how you set yourself up. So open your heart and the rest will just follow. Aries (21 March-20 April) This week, despite what you think, you can change your outcomes. You thought it wasn’t on the cards, but news is it’s happening right now. So bring about the change you were wanting for so long, it’s more than possible. Taurus (21 April-21 May) A very fortuitous time, but only if you have the necessary self-belief to chase your dreams. You need to commit to a new path and all is yours. So keep the dream alive and never give…

TELEVISION Oprah interview showed world why she is still media royalty WHEN Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, aired on Sunday night, it wasn’t just a victory for those who like sharp inside-the-palace intrigue. It was also a win for a cuttingly modern type of media business. Since the ocean of content began swelling several years ago, top-end creators have cannily surfed the wave. They have signed major deals, sometimes committing fully to one company, such as Netflix. But the shrewdest and most clout-laden have made big deals that nonetheless leave them room to work with other platforms. And few have been shrewder at this than Winfrey. In the past several years, the former talk-show impresario has signed an overarching content deal with…

LIFESTYLE TREND Cow-cuddling fast became the pandemic happy pill RENEE Behinfar lives alone in Scottsdale, Arizona. The pandemic has been painfully isolating for her and has left her longing for warmth and touch. On a recent afternoon, she finally was smothered in long-awaited hugs - by a 900kg cow. “It was really my first real hug of the year,” said Behinfar, 43, a psychologist who sought out bovine comfort with a friend. People are signing up to hug cows at sanctuaries globally, many desperate for affection as the world enters a full year of social distancing during the pandemic. When Sammy the cow, who was rescued from a dairy farm, laid her head in Behinfar’s lap and fell asleep, Behinfar began to cry. The pandemic, she said, has been a…

5 MOST DANGEROUS WAYS TO SIT IN A CAR IT doesn’t matter how many fancy safety gizmos and advanced crumple zones you have in your car – if you don’t sit correctly, and buckle up, your chances of surviving a serious crash are minimal. This underlines the importance of using a car’s safety features correctly, says Eugene Herbert, managing director of advanced driving company MasterDrive. According to Herbert, these are the five most dangerous ways to sit in a vehicle: ◆ Feet on the dashboard. ◆ With a child or pet on your lap. ◆ Sitting in the back without a seat belt. ◆ Not wearing a seatbelt correctly. ◆ Slouching in your seat.…

HOLIDAY BREAKS How to find luxury escapes in SA without breaking the bank CLINTON MOODLEY A QUICK search for a two-day holiday during the weekend yields a few results, none of which boast flattering costs. You would think local holidays would be cheap due to little or no travel demand because of the pandemic. That said, accommodation establishments are trying to make ends meet and ensure their staff have jobs, so some prices are justified. As a budget-conscious traveller, finding the right deal is tricky and takes copious amounts of patience. However, with some persistence, you might find a gem at a reasonable price. Tips to look for budget SA luxury escapes: Pick a date For reference, we choose the weekend of March 26 to 28 for our search. Our…

A CHANGE IN MINDSET REQUIRED? SAVING for retirement is really about building wealth. It’s about adopting a mindset, at an early age, that life is not about trying to “impress people you don’t like with things you can’t afford”, but about building financial reserves through wise, long-term investing, with the ultimate goal of complete financial freedom, whether that be at 45 or 85. The March 2021 edition of IOL MONEY digital magazine focuses on building your wealth through retirement funds, which offer generous tax breaks. Among other things, find out: u Why South Africans are in a crisis when it comes to retirement savings. u The advantages of new-generation retirement annuities. u Changes to provident funds, from March 1. For your free edition of IOL MONEY, go to http://bit.ly/IOLMoney_March21…

PLANNING POINTS Take control of your debt and get back on track HESTER VAN DER MERWE DEBT is a necessary evil. Most of us need to take on debt in order to purchase things that we simply wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford, such as a house or a car. Certain debt products, such as student loans, can also be stepping stones towards a more prosperous future. But when debt starts creeping into areas with double-digit interest rates – credit cards, store cards and bank overdrafts – it can quickly become a problem. Here’s how to tame your debt and take back your financial independence. GET TO THE SOURCE Addressing the root cause of the debt problem is important. You don’t want to work hard to get out of debt…

INTEREST RATES AT 11/03/2021 *One-month rate applies to fixed deposits only, not to notice deposits. Senior citizens may qualify for an extra 0.5% at certain banks on 12-month investments. Rates quoted are nominal, not effective. Rates are for interest paid monthly, apply to investments from R50 000 to R100 000, and are correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to change. Source: Personal Trust (independent agents for deposit-taking institutions). Telephone 021 689 8975. While all care is taken to ensure that these figures are accurate, Personal Trust cannot accept responsibility for errors at source.…

LABOUR MARKET Developing SA’s human capital to beat unemployment DEREK YU and CHRISTIE SWANEPOEL THE longest upswing in the South African economy in the past three decades was when it grew at an average rate of 4% a year between 1998 and 2008. The 2008 global recession ended this 11-year growth period. The country hasn’t seen sustained periods of growth since. Throughout, the country has suffered from persistently high levels and rates of unemployment. In the final quarter of 2020, unemployment rose to 7.23 million from 6.53 million and the unemployment rate increased from 30.8% to 32.5%. This meant that one out of three jobseekers was unemployed. Most economists agree this is due to a mismatch between the type of skills jobseekers bring to the labour market and skills demanded…

QUICK READ MILITARY TIES SUSPENDED FOLLOWING Myanmar’s military coup d’état last month, Australia has suspended its bilateral defence co-operation programme with the country’s military. Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and adviser to Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has also been detained in Yangon, The Guardian reported. Suu Kyi was detained on February 1, when General Min Aung Hlaing declared a year-long state of emergency and assumed all state power, the BBC reported at the start of the coup. | African News Agency (ANA) BACK TO SCHOOL IN ENGLAND PUPILS in England returned to school this week after two months of home studying due to Covid-19 restrictions, the BBC reported. The broadcaster said most secondary schools would open to allow for mass testing with pupils having regular Covid-19 testing, with…

CHINA Communist party’s policies should be studied DAVID MONYAE and EMMANUEL MATAMBO Xinhua THE Chinese Communist Party (CCP) celebrates its centenary in July. At its founding in 1921, it openly deferred to the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Soviet assistance helped the CCP against the Nationalist Party of China (the Kuomintang), culminating in the 1949 victory of the CCP, which was accompanied by the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. The Kuomintang fled to the island of Taiwan and retained a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. The CCP inherited a poor and backward country. Its loyalty to the Soviet Union waned after the death of Joseph Stalin. Nikita Khrushchev had a frosty relationship with Mao Zedong, the founding chairperson of the CCP. Their differences ranged from…

QUICK READ Australia AUSTRALIA will subsidise 800 000 domestic flights, assist its two major airlines and provide loans to small tourism operators as part of a A$1.2 billion (R14bn) plan to revive the travel industry, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a statement this week. Tourism is one of Australia’s most important sectors, with a market value of more than A$60bn and employs about 5% of the country’s workforce. From next month to July, tickets will be available for flights to and from 13 destinations that depend heavily on tourists. | African News Agency (ANA) Singapore IN A BID to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, Singapore has built a floating solar power station off its northern coast. The first solar farm, made up of 13 000 panels, was laid…

SA BREAKDANCING SENSATION On a roll: Courtnaé dances to the beat of her own drum MPILETSO MOTUMI mpiletso.motumi@inl.co.za INTERNATIONALLY-recognised choreographer and DJ Courtnaé Paul is a powerhouse who has grown to be a respected force in the industry. But choreography isn’t something she initially thought she would get into. “To be honest, I didn’t want to be a choreographer, and people are always shocked at that answer. I didn’t know I could dance, it wasn’t really part of my plan at all. I started dancing very late. Most people come out of the womb dancing and going to classes, but for me it was very different.” Paul has a gymnastics, kickboxing andsoccer background,assomeone who has been active all her life. “I started dancing around age 11 or 12 and once…

GB CONTESTANT Another Miss Universe title for South Africa? SAMEER NAIK sameer.naik@inl.co.za IN 2019, Zozibini Tunzi became the first black South African to be crowned Miss Universe. Now just two years later, another black South African could walk away with the prestigious title. This time, 27-year-old Joburgborn Jeanette Akua is in line to win Miss Universe having this week been crowned Miss Universe Great Britain. Akua, who spent most of her life in South Africa, will represent Britain in the Miss Universe finals competition which will be held in Florida in the US in May this year. A business development manager and singer who now lives in London, Akua was announced as the winner in a virtual event on Tuesday, with Dr Vincent Wong as head judge. After scooping the…

BUILDING CO-OPERATION Préparer: it’s time to celebrate all things French STAFF REPORTER FRENCH is the official language of 21 countries in Africa and is spoken in a number of others, which explains why the annual Francophonie Festival is so popular. Shortly before lockdown last year, the event was hosted at Crawford College and attended by ambassadors and citizens with stalls representative of their countries. This year, because of lockdown, it will be a virtual programme. The festival is hosted by the Alliance Française in Pretoria, and aside from today’s launch includes discussion evenings and films starting at 6pm, including: March 16: Burkino Faso, L’Oeil du Cyclone March 22: Benin, Pim-Pim Tché – Toast de Vie March 24: Switzerland, Les Conquérantes March 25: Morocco, Les Chevaux de Dieu March 30: Tunisia: Hedi,…

What happens when a Zulu monarch dies PROFESSOR OEHM NXUMALO OVER a period of time, customs and culture undergo changes. In olden times the king’s death was announced after about three months. When the king was ill, his condition was described as ailing (dunguzela – not feeling well). Only a few people would know His Majesty was dying. As soon as the king passed on, a black bull was slaughtered. The hide of the bull was wrapped around the king’s body. The body of the king was sewn into the hide. As the hide dried up, it tightened up. Thereafter a number of similar black bulls, figure not specified, were slaughtered. Their hides were carefully wrapped round the first hide into which the body was sewn. This was done until…

 SOCCER Gundogan wins second straight Player of the Month award MANCHESTER City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan was named the Premier League's Player of the Month for February, becoming the first player from the club to receive the award in consecutive months. Gundogan scored four goals and provided one assist in five appearances as Pep Guardiola's side won each of their six league games to continue their march towards the Premier League title. "I am very proud to win this award again – but I am most proud of being part of this amazing team," Gundogan, 30, said. "Hopefully we can continue like this because, ultimately, winning trophies is what matters. I know all the squad want that to happen and we will try our best from now until the end of…

TV GUIDE TODAY: Cycling: Paris-Nice, Stage 7: Nice/ Valdeblore La Colmaine (166.5km), 2.20pm, VR1 Golf: European Tour: Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, Day 3, 11am, ACT; Sunshine Tour: Players Championship hosted at Dainfern Golf Estate, Day 3, 12 noon, GOL; PGA Tour: The Players Championship, Day 3, 8pm, GOL Rugby: Aotearoa: Crusaders v Chiefs, 8am, RUG; Rugby Australia: Brumbies v Reds, 10.40m, RUG; Six Nations: Italy v Wales, 4.05pm, RUG, GSD; England v France, 6.35pm, GSD, RUG; Guinness Pro14: Dragons v Ulster Rugby, 9.30pm, RUG; Gallagher Premiership: Northampton Saints v Sale Sharks, 4.40pm, VR1 Soccer: SkyBet English Football League Championship: Luton Town v Swansea City, 2.10pm, VR3; Premier League: Leeds United v Chelsea, 2.15pm, SSM, EPL (2.20pm), Cyrstal Palace v West Bromwich Albion, 4.45pm, SSM, EPL (4.50pm); Everton v Burnley, 7.15pm,…

QUICK READ SAM HEUGHAN DREAMS OF JAMES BOND ROLE THE Outlander star has been speculated as a potential successor to Daniel Craig – who is set to make his final appearance as the iconic spy in the delayed 25th Bond movie No Time To Die – as 007 and revealed that he would jump at the opportunity if it comes along. Sam said: “I don't think any actor would ever say no. If I was asked to audition for it, I would be delighted.” The 40-year-old actor previously tried out for the role of Bond before Craig was cast and recalled the “surreal” experience of seeing a prop from The Man with the Golden Gun as he met with franchise boss Barbara Broccoli. Sam has revealed that he is keen…

DRINK 10 major wine trends we’re bound to see in 2021 LUTHO PASIYA IN THE world of wine, trends serve not only as an indicator of what we think is most delicious right now but reveal the issues we care about in our larger cultural consciousness. It is time to consider the wine trends in line to shape our drinking this year. Even though we were in lockdown from late March, the year 2020 still proved to be a big one for the wine industry. What will happen in the world of wine this year? International wine judge and incoming chief executive at Wine Cellar fine wine merchants James Pietersen has shared below his predictions. 1 Sustainability There will be an increase in interest in organic and biodynamic wines as…

QUICK READ VOLVO C40 RECHARGE LIKE the Audi Q4, the Volvo C40 Recharge is a lower and sleeker version of an established compact SUV, namely the XC40 Recharge. The newcomer will only be available in fully-electric form, fed by a 78kWh battery that offers an estimated range of around 420km. But while the XC40 Recharge is coming to South Africa later this year, Volvo has yet to confirm local plans for the C40. ELECTRIC ALTERNATIVE AUDI AUDI is also planning to offer a battery-powered alternative to the Q3 Sportback and the production model, which has yet to be revealed, will be inspired by the Q4 Sportback e-tron concept. The sporty new battery-powered crossover will take aim at the Ford Mustang Mach E and Tesla Model Y when it hits the…

QUICK READ STAY Pumula Beach Hotel is a seaside hotel on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Pumula has a rustic feel to it and is known for its stunning beach. The accommodation is ideal for those who seek a quality hotel without the huge price tag. Facilities include a gym, kiddies’ area, three pools and a spa. Stay here if you are planning a big family getaway. It offers value for money with some of the best views. Visit www.pumulabeachhotel.com/ DINE Beyond restaurant is the brainchild of restaurateur chef Peter Tempelhoff. The eatery is located at the Buitenverwachting wine farm in Cape Town. The restaurant aims to offer something fresh to guests while acknowledging the estate’s storied past and history. Beyond pays special attention to sourcing a diverse range of…

FINANCIAL DATA ONLINE u For the current financial market indicators, go to www.iol.co.za/business-report/market-indicators u For daily unit trust and ETF prices and NAV-to-NAV* performance, go to www.fundsdata.co.za/navs u For the latest quarterly unit trust and ETF total-return* performance, go to www.iol.co.za/personal-finance/ > Invest > Collective Investments and click on “Collective Investment Scheme Performance over 30 Years” u To look up the performance of a particular unit trust fund or ETF, go to www.iol.co.za/personal-finance/fund-look-up * Total-return data shows performance when dividend income is reinvested, whereas net asset value (NAV) data records only the difference in the asset price. All data is provided by ProfileData.…

QUICK READ DEFINING MOMENT IN SA THIS year marks six years since the birth of the Rhodes Must Fall movement at UCT on March 9, 2015, when Chumani Maxwele threw human excrement at the statue of Cecil John Rhodes. This intervention set in motion a process that can never be undone for it came at an opportune time when a renewed effort to critique the glorification of white supremacist ideals was needed, writes Dr Wandile Kasibe, a Chevening Scholar who holds a PhD in Sociology at UCT. | IOL See http://bit.ly/IOLRhodesMustFall SPOTLIGHT ON HERITAGE THE AU declared this year the Year of Arts, Culture and Heritage. As the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, we are expected to make a positive contribution in this effort of building “a better Africa…

BEGINNING THE OF END HOUSE FOR WINDSOR? NELANDRI NARIANAN THE set was designed for candour – open and inviting. The stage may well have been a throne room – a beautiful duchess in full pregnancy bloom, and her flame-haired prince holding court with the queen of American television. The show was unscripted, we were told. No holds barred. Teasers had promised the greatest royal tell-all since Princess Diana’s explosive 1995 Panorama interview – and two hours later, slightly older and much wiser about Britain’s royal family, tens of millions of viewers around the world had to concur. And as we did, a question niggled in many minds: was this internal combustion of seismic proportions the beginning of the end for the House of Windsor? Jaws dropped collectively as Prince Harry…