Innholdsfortegnelse for Saturday, May 1, 2021 i Pretoria News Weekend

COVID-19 DANGERS AT WORK Need for clear health and safety protocols ZELDA VENTER zelda.venter@inl.co.za LAW EXPERT Andre Visser has warned of the difficulty faced by both employers and employees to properly address the prevalence of Covid-19 within the workplace. Visser was commenting on the case of a butcher at processed meat manufacturer Eskort, who went to work after testing positive for Covid-19 and even hugged a colleague who suffered from comorbidities. The worker was eventually dismissed and the decision confirmed by the Labour Court “I believe that the conclusion reached by the court in this instance was correct and justified, but each matter must be considered on its own merits, before a conclusion is reached,” said Visser, a partner at law firm DLA Piper. Visser said under the…

Babes and Mampintsha’s reality show happening LIAM KARABO JOYCE liam.joyce@inl.co.za STREAMING giant Showmax has confirmed that Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha’s reality show is still a reality. Questions about the pair’s show hit the streets of social media this week following news of their traditional wedding. Fans asked whether or not the show, announced last year, would still hit screens. Titled Uthando Lodumo, it was to make its debut on the streaming platform in February this year. Produced by Safta winner Thomas Gumede and Safta nominee Lungile Radu through their company, Parental Advisory Productions, it will give viewers a front-row seat in the couple’s lives as they prepare for the next phase of their relationship. Commenting on the show last year, Nomsa Philiso, MultiChoice director for local entertainment, said: “The show…

NEW RANGE Lingerie that’ll make you feel sexy SAKHILE NDLAZI sakhile.ndlazi@inl.co.za WEARING lingerie can be a daunting task, especially if it’s still viewed as promiscuous and taboo in the black community. Coupled with that, society expects the ultimate “BayWatch Body” to grace those silks and fishnets – discouraging the “ordinary Jane” to have a shot at feeling sexy. But Ga-Rankuwa-born SMU FM radio presenter Mashadi Modise is steadfast on changing the discourse with her new range of lingerie, ShayMo Flaunt. She says she has a “BayWatch Body”, but admitted she was not as confident as people thought she was. She said the lingerie line was born from a need perceived in the market that made women feel confident, comfortable and sexy. Her focus is to make lingerie accessible…

VACCINATION Experts warn against policy ZELDA VENTER zelda.venter@inl.co.za WITH the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine in South Africa, many employers are still considering whether to implement mandatory vaccination policies in their workplaces. However, law experts caution against employers implementing Covid-19 vaccination policies. Law firm Webber Wentzel said the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) had not yet had to consider the fairness of the dismissal of an employee for refusing to take the Covid-19 vaccine. In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission in Australia declared the dismissal of an employee for refusing to take the flu vaccine was fair. Although this decision emanates from Australia, the commission operates in a similar manner to the CCMA, according to lawyers Nivaani Moodley, Joani van Vuuren and Shane Johnson, at Webber…

NEW DAILY RECORD India Covid infection surge horror for SA families TANYA WATERWORTH and SAMEER NAIK DURBAN: Alarm in South Africa has been raised as the world watched an unprecedented and horrifying surge of Covid infections and deaths in India this week, with another daily record rise in infections recorded yesterday and hospitals running out of beds and oxygen. Yesterday, India’s death toll was more than 208 330, with the daily fatality figure on Thursday being 3 645 in 24 hours. Morgues and crematoriums have been overwhelmed by Covid deaths. More than 18.7 million infections, with an average of 350 000 new infections being reported each day, have been reported in total. Yesterday 385 000 new cases – a new global record – were reported. It is believed mass public…

RAINBOW CUP Factors that can influence Bulls v Lions ASHFAK MOHAMED STEVE HAAG BackpagePix WHEN you think Jake White, you think it’s all about winning. The Bulls coach has already been triumphant in his short time at Loftus Versfeld, as his team won both the Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup titles last season. But it appears as if the former Springbok coach is preparing for ‘bigger fish to fry’ in the shape of the PRO16 – or even the European Champions Cup – next season. So, tonight’s Rainbow Cup SA clash against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld (7pm kick-off) is all about moulding a squad good enough to take on the best of Europe. Judging by the selections of both teams, it looks like the Lions’ Ivan van Rooyen…

SOCCER Arrows and AmaZulu’s top billing justified MIHLALI BALEKA IT’S amazing what a few years of reconstruction can do for a club. That the two KwaZulu-based sides Golden Arrows and AmaZulu will meet in a top of the table derby clash this afternoon proves how much they’ve seized the second bite at the cherry. Rewind back to the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 seasons, Arrows and AmaZulu were relegated from the topflight. The former only stayed in the wilderness for a season, regaining topflight status through automatic promotion under coach Shaun Bartlett. Usuthu, meanwhile, had to do things the hard way and via the back door by buying the status of then newly promoted and now defunct side Thanda Royal Zulu two seasons after their relegation, while they were still under the…

SEB MUST BE SUBLIME ONCE MORE IN PORTUGAL MORGAN BOLTON morgan.bolton@inl.co.za THIS weekend sees the continuation of the battle between Mercedes and Red Bull at the Portuguese GP, so strap yourself in for an almighty clash between the two current heavyweights of Formula One. Here we look at a handful of highlights, and a concern, that could define the race at the Algarve International Circuit, colloquially known as Portimão. Checo must find control Red Bulls' Sergio Perez has not had the best of race weekends in the two GPs thus far, despite qualifying strongly in both. At the Bahrain GP he was forced to start in the pit lane, and yet managed to race to a magnificent fifth-place finish. At Imola he secured second on the grid, 0.053 seconds behind…

QUICK READ Vanessa Kirby says ‘Pieces of a Woman’ role changed her LIFESTYLE REPORTER VANESSA Kirby thinks her role in Pieces of a Woman has given her a “greater empathy” for women experiencing baby loss. The 33-year-old actress plays a first-time mother who loses her child during a home birth in the Kornél Mundruczó-directed drama film, and Kirby admits it’s left a lasting impression on her. She told E! News: “I think kind of imagining and speaking to the number of women I spent time with who have lost babies, and imagining that level of grief and kind of living through that through the film ... “I notice now that it’s given me such a kind of greater empathy or maybe sensitivity if someone’s going though a hard time ...…

THEATRE Pieter-Dirk Uys still a man of Artfluence at 75 KEDIBONE MODISE kedibone.modise@inl.co.za DAYS after celebrating Freedom Day, we take a closer look at how democracy has played a hand in transformation in performing arts. And we do so through the seasoned eyes of Pieter-Dirk Uys, who is a national treasure in South Africa, especially as his alter-ego Evita Bezuidenhout. The respected playwright, satirist and social justice activist will be delivering the keynote address at the Centre of Creative Arts inaugural Artfluence Human Rights festival on May 5. While South African artists such as Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, used music to fight against apartheid, Uys did so through his satirical skits. And he continues to be a beacon of hope, change and resilience. True to form,…

RETAIL WOES Stock shortages loom for SA MOTORING STAFF ALTHOUGH there are certain green shoots appearing in the South African vehicle market, the recovery looks set to be hampered by global stock shortages. According to automotive retail giant Motus, new vehicle stock is still not freely available in South Africa and the premium segment remains tough, mainly due to stock mix. “Consumers have an appetite for new vehicles, especially in the entry level, crossover and SUV segments. We are seeing growth, but we have not been able to convert all the interest into sales due to global new vehicle stock shortages,” said Motus Retail chief executive Corné Venter. Naamsa chief executive Mike Mabasa echoed this, adding that structural constraints in the economy and growing debt are not helping the market.…

Life industry overcomes Covid-19 SOUTH Africa’s major life insurance companies have proved resilient in facing the unprecedented challenges posed by Covid-19 last year: their solvency ratios have remained within targeted ranges, and they have delivered credible financial results. This is according to a recent report by auditing group PwC, “Humanity and innovation: The new tomorrow for insurers,” which analysed the results of Discovery, Liberty, Momentum Metropolitan, Old Mutual and Sanlam for 2020. Alsue du Preez, insurance leader for PwC Africa, says: “The life insurance industry plays a critical role in providing financial stability to individuals, families and employees in the advent of loss of income that may result from the death of a family member, their own disability, illness or retirement. The companies’ financial well-being is influenced by several factors…

NICOLETTE’S NICKELS Men lie, women lie, but the numbers don’t NICOLETTE MASHILE Freepik IN 2016, following the success and ease in purchasing my first property, I reckoned I could apply the same process with my second. What wasn’t apparent to me was that buying cash versus buying with a bank loan would be very different. When you purchase with cash, the offer to purchase (OTP) is enforceable after the seller accepts your offer, provided you don’t need the cooling-off period of five days. When you buy using a bank loan, there are clauses in the OTP that need to be fulfilled; one of them is the suspensive clause. In most OTPs, the suspensive clause outlines that the OTP becomes legally binding once there is a bank willing to offer you…

USEFUL CONTACTS OMBUDSMEN AND REGULATORS  BANKING Ombudsman for Banking Services ShareCall 0860 800 900 or phone 011 712 1800 Email: info@obssa.co.za Website: www.obssa.co.za CONSUMER ISSUES National Consumer Commission Toll-free 0860 003 600 or phone 012 428 7000 Email: complaints@thencc.org.za Website: www.thencc.gov.za Consumer Goods and Services Ombud ShareCall 0860 000 272 Email: info@cgso.org.za Website: www.cgso.org.za CREDIT AND DEBT Credit Ombud MaxiCall 0861 662 837 or phone 011 781 6431 Email: ombud@creditombud.org.za Website: www.creditombud.org.za National Credit Regulator ShareCall 0860 627 627 or phone 011 554 2600 Email: complaints@ncr.org.za or (debt counselling complaints) dccomplaints@ncr.org.za Website: www.ncr.org.za FINANCIAL ADVICE Ombud for Financial Services Providers Phone 012 470 9080 or 012 762 5000 Email: info@faisombud.co.za Website: www.faisombud.co.za INVESTMENTS Financial Sector Conduct Authority ShareCall 0800 110 443 or 0800 202 087 Email: info@fsca.co.za Website: www.fsca.co.za LIFE…

QUICK READ UK SANCTIONS FOR GUPTAS UK FOREIGN Secretary Dominic Raab has imposed sanctions against brothers Ajay and Atul Gupta, pictured, and Rajesh “Tony” Gupta and associate Salim Essa. They are among 22 people from six countries who face restrictions – from visa bans to asset freezes. The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office expanded its Global Anti-Corruption regime to stop corrupt profiting from the UK economy, freeze assets and impose travel bans against individuals, PTI reported. The Guptas have denied any wrongdoing. | IOL REFLECTING ON FREEDOM DAY FREEDOM Day of 1994 for a young Greta Apelgren-Narkedien, was a day to be celebrated as the first post-apartheid elections brought in a new era of hope for South Africa. However, it was also a day to reflect on how many…

ON TRACK DJ Jet is making his mark RAPULA MOATSHE rapula.moatshe@inl.co.za BUDDING song writer and music producer DJ Jet, aka Tebogo Jethro Mlambo, from Tukakgomo village in Limpopo, believes he is on track to make his mark in the music world. His inspiration began in the heyday of kwaito when it was the favourite among revellers in many clubs. In his endeavour to start a musical career, he formed a hip hop group, Fire Squad, while at high school in 2004. Together with his friends Dumisani Mokwena and Ronald Nzimande, they composed a hit track called Rong World, which was never recorded. “Then I also stopped writing music because I was working at a mine until 2016,” Mlambo said. He decided to revive his musical career after he met DJ…

Mi Casa gets ‘Closer 2 Music’ MPILETSO MOTUMI MUSIC lovers can now turn to a new podcast to hear from their favourite artists. Through the latest project from Universal Music Africa, the Closer 2 Music podcast will feature musical guests who will share their stories with their fans. Hosted by Linda Mbuso, the podcast series will feature artists who will be giving a different perspective on what their fans know about them. Closer 2 Music is the brainchild of Linda Radebe, digital marketer at Universal Music South Africa, and Nic Burger, digital director. They say the podcast will see “deep engaging conversational dive”, with different musicians from across the continent. Through channels like Spotify and a YouTube’s visual elements, the podcast will have fans enjoying their favourite musicians’ music while…

SUPPORT Business chamber launches CitiBiz in Tshwane VAL BOJE THE city of Tshwane has much to offer and, to promote local business in the post-Covid period, the Capital City Business Chamber has launched CitiBiz. This follows a meeting between the entity led by its chairperson, Reuben Olifant, and executive mayor Randall Williams last week to discuss plans to “build the capital”. The plans focus on three principles: knowing the capital, investing in the capital and creating opportunities for all in the capital. The chamber said they first referred to the need to understand the city’s business ecosystem, identifying the needs of business within each sector and the opportunities for growth. Investing in the capital meant unlocking business opportunities and creating an environment conducive for business. Olifant said that post-Covid this…

GEOPOLITICS ‘Don’t meddle in China affairs’ VAL BOJE val.boje@inl.co.za CHINA’s ambassador to South Africa, Chen Xiaodong has described relations between China and the US as being at a crossroads as he reiterated calls for other countries not to meddle in his country’s internal affairs. Briefing a group of Independent Media editors this week, Chen said key to relations under US President Joe Biden (in power for 100 days yesterday) was whether the US could accept the peaceful rise of other major countries with a different social system, history and culture, and in a different development stage. “Can the US recognise the right of the Chinese people to pursue development and a better life?” he asked, stating that no one country in the world was superior to another, nor…

Coles lights Hurricanes’ fire in dead rubber THE Wellington Hurricanes rounded out their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with a second win yesterday, beating the Otago Highlanders 41-22 in an entertaining match in the New Zealand capital. Playing only for pride, the Hurricanes ran in six tries through Dane Coles, centre Ngani Laumape, winger Salesi Rayasi and flankers Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi and Brayden Lose. Lock Josh Dickson, winger Jona Nareki and hooker Ash Dixon crossed for the Highlanders, who led at 17-15 halftime but were unable to contain the free-running Hurricanes after the break. Hurricanes skipper Coles had an eventful evening, at the centre of a considerable number of niggly incidents and yellow carded with Highlanders flyhalf Mitch Hunt for a first-half shoving match. "We haven't had a great year…

GOLF More of the same as Blaauw maintains Cape Town Open lead WHILE he dropped three shots yesterday it was, in fact, more of the same for Jacques Blaauw as his three-under-par 69 in windy conditions kept him on top of the leaderboard after the second round of the Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open at Royal Cape Golf Club. In fact, he shared the lead with Jeong Weon Ko, the Frenchman out of South Korea, who had a blistering opening nine of seven-under 29 on his way to an eight-under 64 and nine-under for the tournament at the halfway mark. He and Blaauw led by one from New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier, who, like Blaauw, signed for a 69. “The wind is why I moved from Cape Town,” laughed Blaauw. “It…

RAINBOW CUP Key ingredients that will influence the Stormers v Sharks clash WYNONA LOUW THERE is plenty to look forward to when the Stormers take on the Sharks in their Rainbow Cup SA opening match at Cape Town Stadium today (kick-off 2pm). For one, it’s rugby, and after all the uncertainty we’ve faced in recent weeks, it’s great to just have some action this weekend. The fact that this competition serves as preparation for the British & Irish Lions Series adds another appetising point, while it will also be good to see how teams go in a competitive competition after trying new things during the Preparation Series. So, here are three factors that could influence the coastal clash. 1. THE DU TOIT FACTOR This one shouldn’t come as a surprise.…

BEST OF TV SPORT TODAY  Cricket: Test Series: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Second Test, Day 3, 6.15am, CRI; Indian Premier League T20: Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, 3.50pm, CRI Cycling: Tour de Romandie, Stage 4: Sion-Thyon 2000 (161.3km), 3.30pm, VR1 Golf: LPGA Tour: HSBC Women’s World Championship, Day 3; 4.30am, GOL, GSD; Sunshine Tour: Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open, Day 3, 12 noon, GOL; European Tour: Tenerife Open, Day 3, 3pm, GOL; PGA Tour: Valspar Championship, Day 3, 7pm, GOL, GSD (7.10pm); PGA Tour Champions: Insperity Invitational, Day 2, 9pm, ACT Motorsport: MotoGP: Grand Prix of Spain, Qualifying, 1.30pm, ACT, GSD (1.50pm); Formula 1: Portuguese Grand Prix, Practice 3, 12.45pm, MSP; Qualifying, 3pm, MSP; FIA World Endurance Championship, TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, 1.30pm, VR2; FIA World Endurance Championship,…

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Jingles for Mosimane as Sundowns draw Ahly HERMAN GIBBS MAMELODI Sundowns will go up against their former coach Pitso Mosimane in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, which were decided at a draw in Cairo, Egypt, yesterday. Mosimane's team Al Ahly was not seeded since they finished second in Group A. After Sundowns emerged as the Group B winners, speculation was rife that the draw could produce a meeting between the two teams, who will meet on a home and away basis. Two weeks ago, Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena was asked about the possibility of a Sundowns - Al Ahly quarter-final showdown, and he responded: "I don't think Pitso would want to play Sundowns in the next round." Al Ahly are nine-time African champions, and the No 1…

YOUR STARS Barbara Kiselev If today is your birthday: And so you can have what you want, what you were hoping for. This new year it’s all about you, and why not? How about for a change of scenery you, and the way you do things. Much is waiting for you. Aries (21 March-20 April) Funny how things happen, but things need to change. All the same things were positive, now it’s a challenge. Gotta decide how you approach this. One way or the other, things need to work out. But you’re ready. You were born ready. Taurus (21 April-21 May) Yes, sometimes you need to question things. This week you’re out there. But no worries you can turn things around. It’s all about facing your demons and winning. So…

INTERACTIVE BOOKS Immerse yourself in books that come alive with imagination SACHA VAN NIEKERK sacha.vanniekerk@inl.co.za A “WRITE it yourself” self-help journal that’s taking over social media is baffling the French literary elite. Neatly packed onto shelves and exposing taut spines with covers that enclose pages as smooth and velvety as pure silk, there’s nothing quite like getting lost inside a world woven together by someone else’s words. However, in recent years, books in the traditional sense have evolved into something more interactive. And no, we are not talking about finger puppets and pop-up books for children. In fact, this genre of New Age books that have emerged was designed exclusively for teens and young adults, addressing a variety of subject matters. Pushing the limits of what a best-selling book…

EDITOR’S CHOICE 5 of the best afternoon tea spots around the country LUTHO PASIYA lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za WHEN it comes to afternoon tea, South Africa is brimming with hotels, cafés, restaurants, and tea houses that offer a superior experience. Whether you are all about the setting or on a mission to uncover the city’s best scone, we are sure you will love the places we have gathered for you below. GAUTENG The Trea Garden The café offers different teas (normal tea fruit infusions and ice tea). Their tea is from the Toni Glass Collection, which is a remarkable infusion of both tradition and new-age tea-drinking, sourced from all corners of the world. They also have House Blend from Earthen Coffee roasters, blended different African origins, Kenyan coffee from BLK, which is a…

QUICK READ 180km/h limit for Renaults LAST year, Volvo announced that it would electronically limit the top speed of all its models to 180km/h, as part of its ambition to ensure that no fatalities occur in future Volvo cars. Now it appears Renault is following suit. According to Spiegel.de, Renault is planning to reduce the top speed of all its models to 180km/h. This is because statistics show that a third of all fatal car crashes involve excessive speed. | Motoring Staff Huawei unveils a car HUAWEI has unveiled a battery-powered crossover called the SF5. Built by Chinese electric carmaker Seres, it will be sold through Huawei stores in China. A range-extended electric vehicle, the SF5 can cover 180km in pure electric mode, and 1 000km when the petrol generator…

EDITOR’S CHOICE STAY Areena Riverside Resort in East London offers different types of accommodation for four to six people. With an array of action-packed activities to suit the pocket, families are spoilt for choice when it comes to a fun day out. The highlights are its quad bike, horse ridin or game-viewing trail through the 350 hectare game reserve. Other activities include hikes, canoeing and pellet gun shooting. Visit www.areenaresort.com. DINE Pilcrow & Cleaver is the brainchild of Chef Judi Fourie. With no service staff and no doors, windows, or walls to their professional kitchen, Pilcrow & Cleaver puts you in direct contact with the chefs and cooks who make your food. They bring bold, modern Euro flavours with a South African flair. There is a new menu every week.…

QUICK READ Consumers A STAGGERING 94% of those surveyed in a recent Debt Rescue study by debt counselling firm Debt Rescue experienced a cash shortage during the past year. This could in large part be because a noteworthy 34% of the 1 300 South Africans polled in March and April reported losing their jobs in the pandemic. Neil Roets, the chief executive of Debt Rescue, says a silver lining, if one can call it that, of Covid-19’s impact is that the majority (83%) of those surveyed had initiated a conversation with their family about money management, while 61% had put a money plan in place. Warning THE Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns against dealing with Glamwell Funeral Services or with an individual named Neil Hanekom. The authority says Glamwell…

QUICK READ Misconduct ANC MP and former North West premier Supra Mahumapelo and acting ANC Women’s League secretary Bitsa Lenkopane have been found guilty of misconduct and were suspended from the ruling party for five years. This comes after the North West convened a disciplinary disciplinary hearing earlier this week. Mahumapelo and Lenkopane were suspended two weeks ago amid claims that they held a parallel rally metres away from one held by the party’s interim leadership committee (IPC) in Mareetsane six months ago. | Political Bureau See http://bit.ly/IOLNorthWestANC Ramaphosa PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa appeared before the Zondo Commission this week. He faced questions on why the ANC continued to accept donations from facilities management company Bosasa when the company had been implicated in corruption. One of the instances was the company…

POWER UTILITY Fix Eskom for the sake of jobs and SA’s economy ZINGISWA LOSI ANA Archives SOUTH Africa’s economy is facing its worst crisis in a century with unemployment at more than 40% and rising. Women and the youth bear the brunt of this economic stagnation with unemployment rates of 46.5% and 57.2%, respectively. The economy, as measured by the GDP, shrunk by 7% in 2020. To put this figure in perspective, the analysis of Statistics South Africa underscores the fact that this is the biggest annual fall in output since 1946. While Covid-19 has worsened an already bad situation, in our account of the deepening socioeconomic crisis that is currently engulfing South Africa, we can partially attribute it to the misguided macroeconomic policy framework that has been implemented over…

QUICK READ 100-DAY RATING FOR BIDEN MORE than half of Americans approve of President Joe Biden after nearly 100 days on the job, according to Reuters/ Ipsos polling, a level of support that his Republican predecessor Donald Trump never achieved and one that should help Democrats push for infrastructure spending and other big-ticket items on Biden’s agenda. The national opinion poll of 4 423 adults from April 12-16 found that 55% approved of Biden’s performance in office, while 40% disapproved and the rest were not sure. | Reuters See http://bit.ly/IOLBidenpoll ‘RIGHTS REPORT’ ON ISRAEL HUMAN Rights Watch released a damning report this week, calling for Israel to take concrete and verifiable steps towards ending their commission of crimes of apartheid and persecution. The rights organisation went as far as calling…

QUICK READ Venezuela VENEZUELAN Covid-19 patients are paying doctors to come to their homes due to the high cost of private clinics and hospitals overflowing with patients and often lacking oxygen and medicine, doctors interviewed by Reuters said in recent weeks. Family members tend to chip in or launch crowdfunding campaigns for sick relatives, said Laura Martinez, a 55-year-old from Caracas, whose husband and elderly parents were treated at home. As the Covid-19 new wave gathered steam since March, home care gained popularity thanks to word of mouth and social media. | Reuters Chad CHAD’S new military council has named Albert Pahimi Padacke, pictured, as prime minister of a transitional government, according to international news broadcaster Al Jazeera. Opposition politicians slammed the nomination this week, saying the army had no…

CHILD LAW ‘Arrested minors should have support’ ZELDA VENTER zelda.venter@inl.co.za WHILE the 14-year-old Mbilwi Secondary School learner arrested for assaulting Lufuno Mavhunga is set to face the consequences of her alleged actions, the Child Justice Act tries as far as possible to divert minors away from the criminal justice system. This is according to Zita Hansungule of the Centre for Child Law, an expert on the child justice system. The teenager was on Thursday granted R1500 bail at the Thohoyandou Children’s Court and released into the care of her mother. She was arrested after a video of her assaulting the 15-year-old, who later took her life, went viral. Hansungule explained that a child charged with committing an offence was dealt with in terms of the Child Justice Act of 2008.…

ADVERTORIAL World bets on Vodacom Blue Bulls THE Blue Bulls Company is excited to introduce yet another world class signing to the squad. The Boys in Blue welcomed World Sports Betting to Loftus Versfeld as an associate sponsor and the official betting partner of the Vodacom Bulls. Whether on a mobile device or desktop, World Sports Betting has established itself as a trusted choice for online sports betting in South Africa. Fans can expect to see the prominent World Sports Betting’s logo on the back of the Vodacom Bulls’ shorts. “We’re ecstatic with the inclusion of World Sports Betting into our stable as an associate sponsor. The current climate has posed its fair share of challenges to the sponsorship market, and for this we are extra grateful for the partnership.…

COMMENT Justice as basis for unity BUILDING a united global society is vital to humanity’s well-being, peace and prosperity, and justice is vital to the establishment of unity and harmony at all levels of society. “No light can compare with the light of justice. The establishment of order in the world and the tranquillity of the nations depend upon it”, states Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baháí Faith. Bahá’u’lláh further states that in the sight of God, justice is “the best beloved of all things” since it permits each one of us to see with our own eyes rather than the eyes of others, to know through our own knowledge rather than the knowledge of our neighbour or a particular group that we belong to. In order to be just…

CHALLENGE Document wildlife in your city KENNEDY MUDZULI and JAMES MAHLOKWANE JACQUES NAUDE African News Agency (ANA) MAYORAL committee member for environment and agriculture management Dana Wannenburg has called on residents to participate in the fifth annual City Nature Challenge, to find and document wildlife in their cities. To participate, Wannenburg said the City of Tshwane should capture and record plants or wildlife on their smartphones using the iNaturalist app, between April 30 and May 3. The annual challenge, run by the community science teams and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, began in 2016. It has since grown into an international event, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their cities. Wannenburg said this was the time for Tshwane residents to showcase their love…

Osaka wins maiden clay match in two years PLAYING her first match on clay in nearly two years, world No 2 Naomi Osaka recovered from a slow start to defeat qualifier Misaki Doi 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Madrid Open yesterday. The reigning US Open and Australian Open champion had withdrawn from last year's autumn clay swing due to a hamstring injury and had not competed on clay since her third-round loss to Katerina Siniakova at Roland Garros 2019. But Osaka has stated that mastering the natural surfaces, where she is yet to reach a WTA final, is a goal for 2021. Against Japanese compatriot Doi, she kept her focus to edge a tight first set before asserting her authority in the second, eventually tallying 26 winners…

COMMENT FOUR OF THE BEST ASIAN FOOTBALLERS IN EUROPE ESHLIN VEDAN THE 2010s really saw Asian footballers start to take the football world by storm. After decades of failing to wow mainstream football audiences with the exception of Manchester United legend Park Ji Sung, Keisuke Honda of Japan made a name for himself in the 2010 World Cup, impressing with his free kicks. Tottenham’s Son Heung-Min has since established himself as one of the best Premier League attackers since joining the club in 2015 and is on his way to becoming a club legend. There are bound to be more world class Asian footballers emerging in this decade. The following are five of the best in Europe at the moment: 1. Son Heung-Min (Tottenham) Son easily walks into the starting…

MOTOGP ITF joins social media boycott, players receive death threats THE International Tennis Federation (ITF) has joined the wide-ranging social media boycott by sports’ organisations this weekend in a protest against online abuse. “Tennis players, coaches and officials all over the world receive abusive messages through social media on a daily basis - and this is on the rise - referring to their race, their gender, their looks and their ability,” a statement read. “Many contain vile and even death threats.” The boycott, which began yesterday and will last until Monday, was started by Britain's soccer leagues and has been widely-supported by the likes of UEFA, the Rugby Football Union, English cricket and F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton. “Time and again we see the devastating impact that online abuse, threats…

CRICKET Cricket SA back in the good books STUART HESS CRICKET South Africa’s new governance structure - that places an emphasis on independent leadership at board level - will be the example Nathi Mthethwa hopes other sports federations in the country will follow. Yesterday’s release of a new Memorandum of Incorporation (MoI) for Cricket SA - effectively the organisation’s constitution - saw smiles, and agreements, but was the result of months of drama that left CSA “millimetres from the cliff.” “This development sets a good precedent,” said the Sports Minister. He cited the Nicholson Report, from which he and the Interim Board he appointed to resolve CSA’s administrative crisis, drew counsel. “Nicholson’s principles are not anathema to good governance. The principle here is one of separation of powers, one of…

ATHLETICS SA sprint team looking to ’Polish’ their show ASHFAK MOHAMED WHEN the South African team broke the national men’s 4x100m relay record at the 2019 world championships, it was the eighth-fastest time in history. The 37.65 seconds performance produced by Thando Dlodlo, Simon Magakwe, Clarence Munyai and Akani Simbine in Doha came in the semi-final, and was just 0.81 seconds off Jamaica’s incredible world record of 36.84. Unfortunately, a mistake in changing the baton saw SA miss out on a medal in the final as they finished fifth in 37.73, with the USA taking the gold in 37.10. Coach Paul Gorries is determined to see his team make-up for that disappointment at the Tokyo Olympics later this year, and that process will begin at the World Relays in Silesia,…

TELEVISION What to watch after ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ DEBASHINE THANGEVELO WITH Keeping Up with the Kardashians shutting down after 20 roller-coaster seasons, the hype around the final chapter has intensified. After being a major part of the lives of die-hard fans across the globe since 2007, this is as bittersweet for viewers as it is for the cast. Although, Kim has been dropping hints about something else in the pipeline. So maybe there is a silver lining, after all. One of the most influential reality TV families, they’ve kept us suitably entertained with their rocky relationships, divorces, scandals, exciting new romances, babies galore, meltdowns as well as extravagant holidays and celebrations. For viewers trying to figure out how they are going to wile away their time on the…

BEAUTY The dangers of sunscreen contouring NOSIPHO NYIDE nosipo.nyide@inl.co.za HAVING sunscreen in your skincare routine is a must if you do not want to risk sun damage or even worse, skin cancer. In a viral trend that has taken over TikTok, users are relying on the sun to contour their face. Contouring is a makeup technique that uses different shades of foundation, concealer or powder, to shape, define and enhance the facial structure or other body parts. TikTok users have come up with a different way of contouring by applying sunscreen the same way they would apply their contour when wearing makeup. This means the sunscreen is only applied on parts of the face, such as under the jawline, temples and cheekbones, neglecting the rest of the face. They sit…

QUICK READ ELECTRIC TOYOTA plans to introduce 15 electric vehicles globally by 2025, and the new bZ4X concept shows the way forward. Toyota says there will be a production version of this car, developed in conjunction with Subaru and ‘drawing on the specific skills and experience of each company’. The vehicle is built around a new TNGA modular platform that was developed specifically for battery vehicles. Thanks to its long wheelbase, cabin space is said to be on par with a D-segment sedan, in spite of its compact dimensions. | Motoring staff FUTURE AUDI is pushing ahead with its ‘e-volution’ towards electric mobility and has unveiled its A6 e-tron concept. Unlike the e-tron GT sports car that shares its gizzards with the Porsche Taycan, the new A6 and luxury EVs…

NEW MODELS Updated Polo here next year JASON WOOSEY jason.woosey@inl.co.za VOLKSWAGEN’s Polo has just received a mid-life makeover and the revised model is due to hit South African showrooms during the first quarter of 2022, VWSA says. Like the current version, the 2022 Volkswagen Polo – including the GTI performance model – will be built in South Africa for local and international markets. The manufacturer says that local pricing and specifications will be released towards the end of this year. Unlike most facelifts, the Polo’s visual upgrade is subtle at the front and more noticeable at the rear. Upfront we see new LED headlights, with available matrix technology, and there’s now a light strip that connects them via the grille. At the back end, the Polo gets reshaped LED tail…

TRAVEL SAFELY Things to pack in your carry-on for a long flight GERRY CUPIDO geraldine.cupido@inl.co.za WITH travel restrictions finally starting to ease, people are able to plan overseas trips they had to postpone last year. Whether it’s a trip home or a much-needed holiday, long flights are a major part of the journey. If you’re going to spend eight hours on a flight, and can’t afford the luxury of travelling first class, the trip can be unpleasant if you’re not prepared. Travelling in a confined space over a long period is risky, regardless of the necessary tests done before your trip. Bearing in mind all the factors, it has become even more important to make sure your carry-on bag is packed with care. With weight and size restrictions, your bag…

FLIGHT TIPS How to avoid baggage theft CLINTON MOODLEY AWARD-winning content creator Mihlali Ndamase was not happy when someone broke the cable off her bag and stole her wig at the airport recently. She is not alone. Many travellers have had their belongings stolen from their suitcases. To prevent this, here are tips to avoid airport baggage theft: Never pack valuable items in your checked luggage Always carry your valuables in your hand luggage together with a copy of your boarding pass. Rather have a watchful eye on your belongings. Make sure your bag is secured You are the one responsible for your bag and should ensure it’s secure. Invest in baggage insurance, which covers lost, damaged or stolen checked or carry-on luggage. Lock your luggage with a TSAapproved lock…

RANDS & SENSE How to transform your relationship with money JOHN SANEI PICTURE a global retail chain with hundreds of staff worldwide and dozens of employees, or a factory that sources from suppliers in 10 different countries – each a microcosm of the corporate, global economy. What’s the one thing they all need consistent access to? Cash. This basic need lies at the heart of a transformative rush for liquidity as the economic platform collapses. But it’s not only global entities that are trying to fathom the new money map; individuals are, too. So many of us are bonded to our idea of wealth – even though it isn’t working for us or the planet – because of the very nature of our relationship with money. We expect money to…

TURKEY: CONSTITUTION ENSHRINES EQUALITY FOR ALL Terrorism is the enemy of all humanity HASAN HüSEYIN YIğIT THE Republic of Turkey’s Constitution affords equality for all and ensures that each citizen enjoys the same civil rights regardless of their ethnicity or heritage. The Turkish and Kurdish communities have been integrated for centuries as neighbours through kinship and friendship. Despite the violent acts of terrorism that the Turkish nation has faced, citizens are united through common values. Turks and Kurds cannot be separated from each other; they share the same social and public spaces. They have become our parents, brothers and sisters. Quantitative research illustrates that the vast majority of citizens of Kurdish origin do not have a minority psychology. In Turkey’s aims to combat terrorism, it is important not to confuse…

FASHION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: READY-(NOT) -TO-WEAR NELANDRI NARIANAN nelandri.narianan@inl.co.za THE FABRICANT IN A WORLD overrun by influencers, punch-drunk on social media and slavishly led by trends, it is little wonder there are now people willing to pay big money for literally nothing – just to be part of something. Put on your 3D-glasses, we’re about to enter the world of digital fashion, the latest trend setting frocks on fire in the fashion industry. Sans any tangible couture in the traditional sense – think actual clothes that you can wear – virtual fashion has already drawn in some of the biggest names in the business such as Gucci and Tommy Hilfiger. With much of our lives now playing out on social media – thanks to the global coronavirus pandemic confining…