Innholdsfortegnelse for 2021-06-26 i Pretoria News Weekend

Caroline Kitchener Shiny hair. Big breasts. Flat stomachs. Protruding collarbones. Long, tanned legs. Jazmine Moreno would examine their bodies on her lunch break at work, watching them catwalk across the stage in thongs and bras made of Swarovski crystals. At the age of 17, in Moore, Oklahoma, she tortured herself with one question: “Why can’t I look like a Victoria’s Secret Angel?” Moreno, now 26, did everything she could to make her body more like theirs. She looked up their diets online. She ate three nuts when she wanted a handful. She worked out every day, sometimes twice. But no matter what she tried, she said, she was still too muscular. Too curvy. The little pouch at the bottom of her stomach – the thing she hated most about…

A rare pear-shaped diamond that is expected to fetch up to $15 million (about R212m) can be bought at auction next month using cryptocurrencies, Sotheby’s announced this week. Sotheby’s said it would be first time a diamond of such size has been offered for public purchase with cryptocurrency. No other physical object of such high value has previously been available for sale with cryptocurrency, the auction house added. The 101.38-carat pear shaped flawless diamond, dubbed The Key 10138, is one of just ten diamonds of more than 100 carats ever to come to auction, only two of which were pear-shaped. It carries a pre-sale estimate of $10-15m and will be sold on July 9 in Hong Kong. Bitcoin or ether, along with traditional money, will be accepted as payment. “This…

Kennedy Mudzuli kennedy.mudzuli@inl.co.za A PASSION ignited while studying in the Western Cape almost two decades ago is finally bearing fruit for Pretoria winemaker, wife and mother Sandile Felicity Maseko. “I remember passing through aisles of wines at a retail store and wondering how the wines were made and how one could choose wines,” Maseko said. “My passion grew from a novice drinker to an explorer of vineyards and collector of some wine brands. I love exploring new brands and trying out different blends.” After completing her MBA, Maseko said she would enrol for multi-wine courses – mostly those that will align with making the full wine experience fun and full of memories. Maseko has launched a new line of wines called SV Wines as part of her new business venture.…

Kailene Pillay and Baldwin Ndaba THE ANC has expressed shock and concern at what it has referred to as the reckless behaviour of its own members outside the South Gauteng High Court In a statement yesterday, ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe said that several individuals purporting to be members of the party gathered outside the High Court, apparently in support of an individual suspended leader who had taken the organisation to court, even when it has been widely publicised that the court proceedings will be conducted virtually. “Equally concerning was the protest led by a political party to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) under the guise of securing the approval of certain vaccines. “The gatherings were not only wholly unwarranted, they were also a blatant disregard for the…

The next phase of upgrades to the Huguenot Tunnel in Cape Town has necessitated the night-time closure of the tunnel till the end of September. South African National Roads Agency Western Region manager Randall Cable said although the Huguenot Tunnel would be open during the day, motorists should note night-time closures from 10pm. This year, the tunnel had been in service for 33 years, with an impeccable safety record and a remarkable capacity load of well over 110 million vehicles. |…

NEW Zealand’s world champion Test cricketers will tell you that cricket is a numbers game and if you look beyond the obvious of their inaugural once-off Test final victory against India in Southampton, England earlier this week, not only is it a numbers game but a heavenly one as well. The number 45 is an angel number and it is said to represent awareness as much as being a lucky number. It is a number that comes straight from the heavens, as the Black Caps’ triumph against India was all about the number 45. New Zealand’s No 4 batsman Ross Taylor hit the fifth ball of the 45th over for the match-winning four on the fifth actual day of play in the rain-interrupted Test. Now rewind to January…

Clinton Moodley clinton.moodley@inl.co.za THE uber-luxurious Penthouse Suite at The Palazzo Hotel in Fourways is dubbed one of the “largest and most beautiful hotel suites in South Africa”. Spanning 405m², the state-of-the-art suite takes up the entire sixth floor of the hotel. According to the 5-star property, it is the preferred choice for guests who appreciate the finest service and amenities. The three-bedroom offering has a spacious lounge and dining room, private bar, study, kitchen, two private balconies that offer panoramic views of Johannesburg, flat screen televisions with DStv and complimentary wi-fi. The Penthouse Suite also comes with a minibar, which is at an additional cost. A butler service is available on request. Celebrities Somizi Mhlongo and bestie Vusi Nova recently stayed at this penthouse. Rates start from R44 620.…

Paris Hilton will broadcast her wedding on TV. The 40-year-old heiress got engaged to Carter Reum earlier this year and not only will all their preparations for their big day feature in her new reality TV series, Paris in Love, she's also confirmed their nuptials will be part of the show too. She revealed: “We just started shooting our new show, Paris in Love, on Peacock and we're shooting in New York just now, actually, and getting ready for the dress fitting and just planning the bachelorette party. There's a lot. So I'm really excited to share that with all my fans.” When asked whether or not the wedding itself will be televised, she confirmed: “Yes.” The Stars are Blind hitmaker teased her wedding will be “something magical and fun”…

Maura Judkis The first time he got his nails done, the thing that surprised Top Chef judge Kwame Onwuachi wasn’t how they looked, but how he felt. “It felt empowering,” he says. Onwuachi had taken his young nieces for a manicure. He had always wanted to try polish on his own nails, and finally had an excuse to do it. The black nail polish boosted his confidence. It represented “being comfortable with yourself”, he says. “Like, you don’t have to prove yourself to anyone.” It quickly became his signature look. Sometimes, he and his fiancée get their nails done together. These days, “If I don’t have my nails polished, I feel kind of naked”. The chef and author is launching a nail polish line later this northern summer. The four…

Odwa Mkentane odwa.mkentane@inl.co.za LONG jump star Luvo Manyonga ​said the death of his mother had taken a toll on him. He spoke for the first time this week after being handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), for “whereabouts failures”, including a missed doping test on November 26, 2019. The AIU said that because it was Manyonga’s second anti-doping rule violation​, the ban was increased to four years instead of two, as well as a nearly R20 000 award to World Athletics that the athlete will have to pay. World Athletics said Manyonga had made no submission in mitigation.​ Manyonga said the death of his mother, Joyce, at the end of last year, had been hard on him.​ Two months ago he consulted a traditional healer about…

WE OFTEN reflect on how to attain lasting joy – especially with different kinds of challenges in life. The challenges include the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected everyone. We see all around us people trying to discover answers to this question. Many try to find happiness through material objects: by acquiring a better house, a newer car, designer clothing. Relationships that are for gratification of physical desires or losing weight in order to become physically more attractive. These are often viewed as keys to happiness. But now more and more people are realising that these things do not bring about lasting happiness. The happiness resulting from these activities is temporary, as the Baháí Writings state: “Happiness consists of two kinds; physical and spiritual. The physical happiness is limited; its utmost…

There aren’t many options left when it comes to a good, old-fashioned, normally aspirated V8 engine. Quite a few with a single or twin turbo, for now at least, but when it comes to sports cars there’s only the Lexus RCF and LC 500, and in this case the iconic Ford Mustang in Mach 1 guise paying homage to the original 1969 classic. Only 90 have been brought into the country all in metallic fighter jet grey, and if you’re not one of the lucky ones to have it registered in your name, sorry, they’ve all been spoken for. The Mustang has remained the world’s most popular sports car for the past 50 years, has featured in more films than any other car and in 2018 the 10-millionth Mustang rolled…

There is no dignity in unemployment. This is particularly devastating with regard to the youth, especially this month as we celebrate the heroic deeds of young people whose sacrifices directly impacted the trajectory of freedom. The Department of Employment and Labour’s public employment services is our main driver in helping alleviate the plight of work seekers by placing them in potential opportunities. In the last financial year, we placed 26 486 young people in job opportunities. The Department operates its own technology platform, called ESSA available at ( www.labour.gov.za ), and through self-help kiosks at 63 labour centres. Every day we interact with thousands of work seekers, especially the youth to access the department’s systems to register as work seekers and search for job opportunities. Each provincial office carries out…

The president of the Philippines has threatened to arrest people who refuse to get the Covid-19 vaccine as the country grapples with one of Asia’s worst outbreaks, Business Insider US reported on Tuesday. “Choose: get vaccinated or I will have you jailed,” President Rodrigo Duterte was quoted as saying in a televised address this week. The Philippines has recorded more than 1.3 million cases of Covid-19 and more than 23 000 deaths. |…

IT is generally accepted that statistics are nothing more than numbers on a piece of paper with very little influence on the outcome of sporting events. That though has never stopped the forecasters from consulting the stats in anticipation of clashes. And, as Kaizer Chiefs look to reach their maiden CAF Champions League final, Amakhosi faithful would be pleased to know that statistics point in their teams’s favour. Surprise 1-0 winners over Wydad Casablanca in the first leg clash played in Casablanca, Morocco, last week, Chiefs are in the driving seat going into tonight’s second leg at the FNB Stadium. And they need only do what they’ve been doing since the start of this year’s campaign to progress to the finale – keep a clean sheet. The Chiefs…

FORMER Denmark striker and assistant coach Jon Dahl Tomasson says the way the team has come together after Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch at Euro 2020 due to a heart attack shows their positive attitude. The 44-year-old Tomasson, who is Denmark’s joint record goalscorer alongside Poul Nielsen with 52 goals, has been hugely impressed by how the team has rebounded on the back of that trauma and following defeats in their first two games. Denmark booked their spot in the last 16, where they will face Wales in Amsterdam tonight, with a 4-1 win over Russia in their final Group B game. “I think it’s a brilliant side, brilliant lads playing together, they want to do things together,” Tomasson, who as assistant to former Denmark coach Age Hareide steered…

SOUTH African Premiership clubs have been the biggest beneficiaries from the Council of Southern African Football Associations’ (Cosafa) tournaments. In recent years the regional soccer event has been a happy hunting ground for South African scouts looking to recruit goalscorers for their clubs. On the other hand, player agents have made decent returns from the hosting of the Southern African championships. The most recent notable names are Namibia’s Deon Hotto and Gabadinho Mhango (both of Orlando Pirates) as well as Botswana’s Onkabetse Makgantai who plays for Baroka FC. As the participating countries prepare for kick-off on July 6 in Nelson Mandela Bay, here is a list of the top scorers in the tournament’s history. Tied on most goals scored for their respective countries are eSwatini’s Felix Badenhorst and Zimbabwean Peter…

Clinton Moodley clinton.moodley@inl.co.za First-TIME flights can be nerve-wracking, especially when you are travelling on your own during a pandemic. Here are five tips to help you navigate the process with ease: Arrive early Airports can get quite scary if it is your first time, and if it is a busy airport, you are bound to get lost. Arriving early at the airport allows you ample time to check in your luggage, pass through security, find your boarding gate and have time for a quick coffee. Have your travel documents safe Keep your identity document, passport and any other travel documents at hand throughout your trip as airport staff require them at check-in, security and boarding. Travel wallets are perfect to store all your documents. Online check-in is your friend…

Debashine Thangevelo debashine.thangevelo@inl.co.za WITH South Africans seeking refuge at home as the third wave of the coronavirus rages on, travel plans are once again put on the backburner. But that doesn’t mean you should be deprived of the experience of a destination escape. In fact The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals helps viewers travel vicariously through the adventures of its three intrepid hosts: Jo Franco, Megan Batoon and Luis D Ortiz. These guys are truly wonderful anchors for the show. Jo, who has over 50 destinations under her belt and speaks six languages, has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to immersion travel. She curates experiences that her co-stars will love, even though they might not be fully sold on the idea at first. Megan, who is a well-known…

Thandile Konco DATING experts have said that online dating has increased since the start of the pandemic, and has become more mainstream due to the model’s ability to connect individuals while adhering to lockdown precautions. A report released by Expatica said that online dating has become popular in South Africa, particularly among young professionals. And a report released by Statista said digital markets for South Africa in the online dating segment predicted that the number of users was expected to amount to 6 million by 2025, and “user penetration will be 6.4% in this year” and is expected to increase to 9.6% by 2025. Relationship coach Naomi Suzane said that at a time when social interaction has taken a knock, online dating has become the more appealing virtual alternative…

Norman Cloete norman.cloete@inl.co.za IT’S that time of year again where radio stations across South Africa vie for the coveted annual national Radio Awards. This is the 11th year the awards will honour outstanding achievements across campus, community, public broadcast and commercial radio stations. The Radio Awards entries were adjudicated by a panel of 40 judges and reviewed by BDO South Africa, auditors of The Radio Awards. Entries for this year’s awards were required to have broadcasted on FM or AM and online between January 1 and December 31, 2020. Eighty one awards will be announced during virtual announcement that will stream via digital channels on July 16 at 3pm. This year’s ceremony will see the inclusion of three Bright Star and four Hall of Fame inductees. “Now, more than ever,…

AWARD-winning vocalist Lira and well-known sports presenter Elma Smit have been announced as Land Rover SA ambassadors for the new Defender 90. “The new Defender screams adventure and in the compact 90 form, its size suits my lifestyle perfectly,” said Lira. “I’ve always admired what Land Rover stands for and I’m proud to be associated with the history of such an iconic nameplate in the Defender. I can’t wait to hit the road and put the most capable Land Rover ever to the test in my world.” |…

ITALY stormed into the last 16 scoring more freely than in past European Championships, but it is their near-impenetrable backline that makes them favourites to beat Austria in tonight's knockout game and head deep into the tournament. Italy won their first two games 3-0 - after never netting three before at the Euros - then also beat Wales 1-0 in their final group fixture despite resting senior players. A solid Italian defence is nothing new. So-called "catenaccio" (doorbolt) backlines from the 1960s and 1970s made Italian club teams feared opponents and gave the nation a reputation for defence. "The perfect game would end 0-0," Italian journalist Gianni Brera famously quipped. Now the Italy defence is again one to be feared. In three Euro 2020 games, the Azzurri have faced only…

LLOYD Harris, pictured, might have an easier route to the final than compatriot Kevin Anderson, on paper at least, but both South Africans will be looking to stun the favourites at the Wimbledon Championships starting in London next week. Harris will face Ricardas Berankis in the opening round of the men’s singles competition after being drawn against the Lithuanian veteran on Friday. Competing in the main draw at his 11th Grand Slam tournament, the rising SA star will hope to take another big step forward in his career after showing fine form throughout the 2021 season. The 24-year-old Harris is ranked 51st in the world. Anderson, meanwhile, will open his campaign against Marcelo Tomas Barrios Vera of Chile, who booked his place in the main draw through the qualifying rounds.…

PITSO Mosimane. Respect that name no matter which local football club you swear allegiance to, because that name belongs to a certified serial winner who has constantly beaten all the odds stacked against him. Despite a trophy-laden coaching career spanning two decades, and a haul of 16 major honours, the 56-year-old Kagiso, Krugersdorp-born mentor still remains a polarising figure in South African football circles. It is in the main Jingles’ eight-year spell in charge of Mamelodi Sundowns that created this as he turned the Brazilians into a perennially dominant force, winning five Premier Soccer League titles in eight seasons, alongside four domestic cups and the 2016 CAF Champions League and the 2017 CAF Super Cup. Since his much publicised move to Egyptian giants Al Ahly, Mosimane’s seemingly magnetic…

Clinton Moodley clinton.moodley@inl.co.za WITH South Africa boasting plenty of warm days during winter, nothing is more appealing than spending an indulgent day at sea. Celebrities like Bonang Matheba, Somizi Mhlongo and Connie and Shona Ferguson are among the A-listers known for enjoying sailing trips when they travel, and now you can, too. Great for social distancing, these day trips on state-of-the- art charters are thriving during the pandemic. If money is no object, these luxe offerings can tailor to your every whim, whether you seek champagne brunches, sea spas or a DJ for a sunset party. Here are some options in SA: Cape Town Who: Mirage (Luxury Yacht Charters) What: Mirage is an extravagant catamaran that sails the Table Bay and surrounding areas. Guests on board enjoy bubbly and cocktails,…

Vuyolwethu Fundam Vuyolwethu.Fundam@africannewsagency.com Whether you’re dealing with mid-year burnout or simply need to unwind and recharge, wellness travel may be the fix you need. The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness travel as the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing your holistic well-being. Of course, wellness travel is not one-sided. Each location has its specific characteristics, which can depend on the local culture or its natural resources. Here are four wellness locations that you can escape to for that much-needed rest: Hoogland Health Hydro, Erasmia in Gauteng To enhance your overall health and healing – this is the ideal escape. The various treatment packages offered at the retreat are curated to suit each individual's needs. The packages include a nine-day stress management and well-being programme, detox, weight-loss, diabetes treatment, and supervised…