Innholdsfortegnelse for 2021-07-17 i Pretoria News Weekend

BTS have showcased Louis Vuitton’s autumn 2021 menswear collection in a new fashion film. The K-Pop septet – comprising Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook – chose from 34 new pieces from the luxury French fashion brand’s line to wear in the film by Korean director Jeon Go-woon. A statement read: “The film stages a conversation between space, movement and global connectivity central to our moment in time, and explores the city of Seoul through the lens of diversity.” Artistic director Virgil Abloh added: “Seoul has such a unique energy and BTS embody this vibe completely. They add their spin to the collection, make it their own and take it to new heights.” It comes after BTS were named brand ambassadors of Louis Vuitton in April. LV said:…

Women outnumbered men on the Cannes Film Festival jury this year – but members including French actress Melanie Laurent said they dreamed of a time when female representation would no longer be newsworthy in the cinema industry. The world’s biggest movie festival, along with rival showcases in the likes of Venice, has long come under scrutiny over the low number of women directors in the running for top awards or in positions of influence. Five women were included on the nine-strong panel: Laurent, US actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, film directors Jessica Hausner and Mati Diop and singer Mylene Farmer. “My dream would be for this to be the first and last festival where there is a debate about women,” Laurent told a news conference on the French Riviera, flanked by jury…

RAPULA MOATSHE rapula.moatshe@inl.co.za POLITICAL parties and social activist movements have called for the government to come to the rescue of small businesses negatively impacted by this week’s looting spree and protests. ACDP MPL in Gauteng Bishop Adams said the government must establish a fund to assist informal traders, small business owners and private medical practices that suffered a blow owing to the impact of the looting and the destruction of their property. “A concerted and definitive effort must be made to accelerate a programme which will allow these informal traders, small business owners and private medical practices to submit applications demonstrating their losses and damages and apply for funding,” Adams said. He said that big business has insurance and would recover quickly compared to the informal traders, small business…

ITUMELENG MAFISA NELSON Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, says he hoped that his grandfather’s birthday tomorrow would be used to unite South Africa following days of looting, violence, and racial tension. Mandela died at the age of 95 at his Houghton Estate home. He would have been 102 years oldtomorrow. Chief Mandla says the Mandela name was as relevant today as it was when his granddad was released from prison in 1990. Mandela was involved in various peace talks following his release; part of his peace mission was to stabilise the political tensions in KwaZulu-Natal, which have flared up again following days of looting and unrest in the country. There were reports of violence between Indians and Africans in Durban. “On the contrary the legacy doesn't exist in a vacuum.…

Sihle Mavuso sihle.mavuso@inl.co.za A FORMER top spy at the State Security Agency, Thulani Dlomo, denied any involvement in instigating ongoing unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng and threatened to hit Deputy Minister of State Security Zizi Kodwa with a lawsuit. Coming out days after fingers were pointed at him for allegedly being one of the 12 people allegedly behind the ongoing unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng that left 212 people dead, Dlomo – last known by Independent Media in November 2019 to be in Durban – said any attempts to link him to the unrest was a major deflection of the real issues that sparked it. After days of trying to speak to him, Independent Media yesterday received a statement from him stating his side of the story, even making claims…

SOUTH Africa’s high unemployment rate, poverty, social economic exclusion, spatial challenges marginalising the poor, corruption and racial divisions, have finally caught up with us. These factors, despite many of them being inherited from the apartheid regime, have been exacerbated by political representatives that have lost sight of the plight of the poor. Once in office, political office bearers and public officials can easily become distracted by various lobbyists and interest groups that compete to hold their attention. The unlawful protests, vandalism and looting of shops and other illegal activities which transpired at the weekend and are persisting, show that the have-nots are having their say. Unfortunately, it seems, they do not care how raising their voice is affecting the economy and everyone else. Why should they care about a system…

Justin Amler | Melbourne, Australia Like a mix between George Orwell’s dystopian novel, 1984, and Nazi era anti-Semitic tabloid Der Stürmer, Jon Fish Hodgson’s article, “Palestinian conflict is not complex”, is riddled with so many lies and fabrications and dishonesty, it would make even the most crooked politician blush. From equating Zionism with anti-Semitism, regularly murdering children and shooting Arab protesters for sport, each accusation grows increasingly bizarre that you have to wonder if the author’s real future lies in creative storytelling rather than factual analysis. He talks of the “settler colony of Israel” while simultaneously talking about “Palestine’s history as long and detailed”. But the most basic understanding of world history would tell you that to call Israel a settler colony is so ludicrous, it’s like calling Saudi…

AS THE unrest and wanton looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng appears to slowly being quelled, insurance claims for the immense losses incurred are, no doubt, mounting quickly. Sadly, many small businesses were uninsured, according to news reports. The policies of businesses that were insured probably included specific cover for damage caused by riots, provided by the South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria). Sasria is a state-owned company, incorporated in 1978. Karabo Kopeka, MiWay Insurance’s head of claims, says: “Sasria offers anyone with assets in South Africa this unique form of insurance, making provision for everything from civil unrest to strikes and riots. “An affordable option for both individual and corporate entities, Sasria insurance is not provided directly to the public, but instead handled via direct insurers, who essentially manage…

EARLIER this week, Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman said it’s a huge honour for them to be the last team the British & Irish Lions face before their three-Test Series kicks off against the Springboks in Cape Town on July 24. Indeed, it will be a great opportunity for the Stormers to not only test themselves, but also cleanse their palate of that unpleasant taste of Western Province’s 30-28 defeat to Griquas in their last Currie Cup match at home. And then there’s the fact that it’s a special moment for the players, after all you don’t get to play the tourists every year. For the Lions, it will be all about getting themselves ready for the challenge ahead, and knowing how the SA A side went in…

COLLIN Morikawa came up just shy of a record-setting round Friday as he fired a 6-under 64 and took the early lead in the second round of The Open Championship at Royal St George's in Sandwich, England. Morikawa, 24, birdied seven of his first 14 holes and was on pace to set a course record and challenge Branden Grace's major championship record of 62 at The Open in 2017. But Morikawa three-putted for bogey on No 15 and missed birdie putts on the last three holes to settle for 64. He took a three-shot lead into the clubhouse at 9 under just before 8 a.m. ET. The PGA Tour leader in strokes gained: approach, Morikawa dialed in several stellar iron shots to hit 15 greens in regulation and set up…

The Weeknd is set to star in, co-write and executive produce a new HBO series. The Save Your Tears hitmaker is teaming up with the creator of the television network’s hit series Euphoria’s Sam Levinson, on The Idol. Variety reports that this follows a pop star who “starts a romance with an enigmatic LA club owner who is the leader of a secret cult”. The 31-year-old singer wrote for and starred in animated comedy American Dad last year, while he made a cameo as himself in the Adam Sandler movie Uncut Gems. For his latest album, After Hours, The Weeknd – whose real name is Abel Tesfaye – played a bandaged and red suit-wearing alter ego. However, last month, he officially retired the look at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards,…

Gerry Cupido geraldine.cupido@inl.co.za Karl Lagerfeld and Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize have together unveiled a ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2021 collection – a collaboration that marries elements of European and Nigerian styles. The Lagerfeld brand is edgy and sophisticated with its instantly recognizable signature black-and-white palette. This is a well-balanced collection The luxury house’s style adviser, Carine Roitfeld, tapped Ize, a finalist of the 2019 LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) Prize, to create a collection that marries the brand’s sleek European style with Nigerian-inspired prints made using traditional techniques, as an homage to Ize’s West African roots. Co-created by Ize and Lagerfeld design director Hun Kim, the collection is a celebration of culture and elevated design and features a range of gender-neutral styles which include knitted tops and pants, as well as flowing…

Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za TikTok is taking over the food world! Here are some of the trendy snacks from the video-sharing app and how you can go about making them. Ranch pickles The trend comes to us from @snackqween on TikTok. Playing to her adventurous food spirit, followers dream up ideal snack combinations and challenge her to try them on camera. So, before you worry about slicing up cucumbers or boiling your own brine, fear not: she says the only two ingredients you need are a store-bought jar of dill pickles and a packet of ranch seasoning. Yes, it's really that simple to bring together this trending fridge staple. Kids' snack board This snack board is perfect for play dates! TikToker @samanthabauchmann covers a massive platter with all the snacks…

Zelda Venter zelda.venter@inl.co.za THE CENTRE for Child Law this week called on law enforcement agencies to adhere to the law when they arrest children during the unrest and looting. It reminded law enforcement officers that children alleged to be in conflict with the law must not be detained unless it was a measure of last resort and that the detention must be for the shortest appropriate time. This is a guaranteed right enshrined in the Constitution. A video, among others, has surfaced in which two children caught in the protests and looting were forced to carry what appeared to be concrete blocks. The children could be seen experiencing excruciating fatigue and muscle pain. Meanwhile adults were simply apprehended and made to sit down, probably to be loaded into police vans.…

Kennedy Mudzuli kennedy.mudzuli@inl.co.za A SOUTH African documentary that made its debut on Soweto TV last week will be screened in the US tomorrow to mark Mandela Day. Created by Kenny-D Mdluli and titled Bokamoso – A Battle for a Bright Future, the documentary was an effort to make people aware of the struggles faced by the youth today. It was inspired by Bokamoso Life Centre, which is described by Mdluli as a great case study which attracts the most destitute youth looking for opportunities and facing a bleak future. “In 2007 I was just another kid in Winterveldt, without education or a dream. A friend told me about Bokamoso so I went and I liked it. I enjoyed mingling with my peers, debating social issues, dreaming together. “Bokamoso funded my…

ONLY 6% of South Africans can retire comfortably with the savings they have, according to the National Treasury. We are a country of spenders, not savers, and it has taken a pandemic for us to face the music. Recent research by data analytics giant Kantar has provided some telling insights that could be the key to understanding the obstacle to saving: we do want to save, and we know why it’s important. What stands in our way is that we find formal bank offerings complex and intimidating. For many, saving may feel like a luxury, and this perception could be the greatest obstacle of all, says Katlego Gaborone, a Momentum financial planner. “Having the incorrect attitude towards saving will stop you from achieving your financial goals,” he says. “You shouldn’t…

INVESTING in property is usually done to earn a return through rental income. One may even want to sell the property in the future, receiving a significant return, considering that land and buildings do not depreciate in the same way that other assets do. Last week, I visited one of my favourite clients in the property development space. As I was about to leave, the managing director’s secretary and I got into a candid conversation about how most developers have a network of investors they invite for the initial phase of a new development. She explained that these investors buy into the development before even the first brick is laid. They believed in the company, but, most importantly, they understood the investment upturn. This reminded me of the sales of…

MIHLALI BALEKA TONIGHT’S CAF Champions League final clash between Al Ahly and Kaizer Chiefs at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca will be decided by finer details. We look at the tactical approaches where the match could be won or lost. CHIEFS’ GOALKEEPING DEPARTMENT Chiefs’ solid defence at home is one of the key factors that ensured that they reached this stage of the competition. Their three goalkeepers Bruce Bvuma, Itumeleng Khune and Daniel Akpeyi kept 11 clean sheets in 14 matches in the competition.While they may have conceded more goals away from home, they’ll know the importance of another clean sheet in the final. After all, a clean sheet could either guarantee a win or a lifeline via the lottery of penalty shoot-outs after regulation time. The goalie who’ll…

Gerry Cupido geraldine.cupido@inl.co.za Every season we see fashion designers draw inspiration from decades gone by. This continuously highlights the fact that nothing in fashion is really new. While the 80s and 90s have been having a moment on and off the runways, it’s the 70s styles that are coming into focus in 2021. From the iconic 70s flare pants to the hippie-inspired crocheted outfits, it’s time to take a step back to the good old days of the flower child and disco divas. Here are the hottest 70s trends coming through right now and the celebs who are rocking the looks. Flared pants The Gen Zs have declared skinny jeans to be old school. We are happy to see the return of flared pants. Especially the flared jeans. Even though…

WE often talk about the need for change and wonder what kind of change can bring lasting joy and fulfilment in our lives. In addition, we wonder whether there is a higher and a nobler purpose in life than devoting it fully to pursuit of material aspirations. A fulfilling and purposeful life, in the Baháí view, would have two aspects: our individual intellectual and spiritual development as well as contributing towards the betterment of society. A fulfilling and purposeful life is a result of progressing materially and spiritually, together and simultaneously. One of the most powerful tools that can contribute towards the fulfilment of our life’s purpose is education. However, we need to examine the currently-practised educational approach in the light of its contribution to individual growth, as well as…

Zelda Venter zelda.venter@inl.co.za DESPITE their registration window being barely open, the 1970s and 1980s babies – 35 to 49 age group – have been registering for Covid-19 jab in their droves. More than a million people in this age group registered on government’s Electronic Vaccination Data System portal in 24 hours, Acting Minister of Health Mmamoloko Nkhensani-Kubayi has said. The national vaccination programme has continued across South Africa despite violent protests, which resulted in the temporary closure of some sites in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, department spokesperson Popo Maja said. Social media was abuzz with people showing their registration confirmation. Others even took the chance on Thursday morning to be the first to receive their jabs. While some succeeded, many were turned away and told to come back on August 1.…

Sameer Naik sameer.naik@inl.co.za WHAT do Miss South Africa title holders Rolene Strauss, Ade van Heerden, Tamaryn Green and Thato Mosehle all have in common? Aside from their good looks and their Miss SA titles, all four women are medical doctors. In the last five years, it hasn’t been uncommon to find a qualified doctor among the Top 30 contestants for the Miss South Africa title. In some instances, doctors have made it into the Top 5, while a few have walked away with the crown, some going even further and winning on the international stage. This year South Africa could crown yet another doctor in the prestigious beauty pageant with two doctors making it to the Top 30 in the Miss SA competition. Among them are Dr Ferini Dayal and…

A Few days before inebriated racist goons used the excuse of the loss of the English team to spill over to the streets of London to show their extreme ire against Italians and their own coloured players that fluffed their penalties against the eventual Euro Cup football winners, Italy, many cities of South Africa were consumed by extreme violence that saw rioting, organised looting of malls and business establishments. No one may have died in England, but South Africa saw 75 people dying in worst kind of primordial violence. Why did it happen? Ostensibly, this rioting in England has been attributed to deep frustration of the fans with the team for its failure to bring “home the cup” after reaching the final and being so close to winning it; and…

“THERE is no magic in the term ‘fiduciary duty’.” This is what the judge said in the Phillips v Fieldstone Africa case of 2004. In carrying out their duties, trustees fulfil a fiduciary position. A fiduciary duty is an onerous, legal obligation of a person managing property or money belonging to another person to act in the best interests of such a person. A fiduciary relationship arises from the nature of the actual relationship undertaken. It was held in the Doyle v Board of Executors case of 1999 that one of the principal characteristics of the office of trustee is that it is fiduciary in nature and that a trustee holds trust property in a fiduciary capacity. The court held that a trustee’s duty of “utmost good faith” towards all…

RED Bull’s Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen was fastest by a hefty margin in practice for a new-look British Grand Prix yesterday with home hero Lewis Hamilton only third on the timesheets. On a sunny afternoon, with fans filling the grandstands on a day of action as Formula One experimented with a fresh format, the 23-year-old Dutchman produced a best time of one minute 27.035 seconds. That was 0.779 quicker than McLaren’s second-placed Lando Norris, who pipped Mercedes’ seven times world champion by 0.001 in a big boost for a youngster still shaken by a mugging last Sunday at the Euro 2020 soccer final. “Seven tenths? Where does that come from?” Hamilton asked his engineer over the radio when the team, who have brought some car upgrades to Silverstone,…

Vuyolwethu Fundam vuyolwethu.fundam@africannewsagency.com Thoughtfulness and kindness can go a long way. A woman on Twitter shared how she comforted a fellow traveller who had an anxiety attack during take-off. She posted a picture of the two of them holding hands. The caption says: “The lady next to me on the plane was having an anxiety attack during take-off so I did what I had to do. We got through it together.” People in the comments section could relate to this, with some even sharing their own travel anxiety experiences. One user said: “I get insane anxiety when flying and have encountered so many genuine people who have held my hand and one older woman who even put her arms around me while we got through turbulence. Nothing was said; they…