Innholdsfortegnelse for 2021-12-04 i Pretoria News Weekend

Bethonie Butler There’s a moment in the season five premiere of Insecure when Issa (series creator Issa Rae) talks to her younger self in a mirror, updating a still-in-braces Issa on what she will accomplish in the future and where her most significant relationships stand as she attends her 10-year college reunion. The scene is a variation of one that has played out multiple times across five seasons of the groundbreaking HBO dramedy. These mirror confessionals typically involve goofy, introspective raps, and “throwback” Issa doesn’t disappoint. “Let me see them teeth,” younger Issa says as grown-up Issa acts as hype-woman, flashing a virtually perfect grin. “Show me how you eat!” The scene marks a full-circle moment for Issa, who was perpetually underemployed in the show’s first few seasons and…

Partnered Content “South Africa is facing difficult times, but the bright light is the originality coming through ever more strongly in our artists. “They are the frontrunners of our society, showing and discovering who we are and who we can be, recognising the value of our very own, dynamic South African identity,” says Tobie Badenhorst, the head of Group Sponsorships and Cause Marketing at Nedbank. In recognition of artists in every field, the Nedbank Arts Affinity has supported Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) programmes, including the ACT/DALRO/Nedbank Scholarships Programme and the visual arts category of the ACT Lifetime Achievers Award, for many years. Since the start of the programme in 2009, hundreds of talented young people have applied for the scholarship every year. Three finalists are chosen for each of…

James Mahlokwane james.mahlokwane@inl.co.za A GROUP of young people who walked from Joburg to Pretoria over the past two days to raise awareness of drug abuse received a rousing welcome when they arrived in Soshanguve yesterday afternoon. The team completed the second leg of the gruelling walk, having braved rain on Thursday and relentless heat throughout yesterday, as they sought to draw attention to increasing number of young people using crystal meth. Community members saluted the young men and women as they watched them walk past. The group only stopped for a few minutes to get some cold water or demonstrate their excitement at intersections. They were welcomed by police outside the Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court, who escorted them through the busy roads until they reached Mabopane train station. Activist and Clean-Up…

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi siyabonga.mkhwanazi@inl.co.za REVEREND Frank Chikane is one of the frontrunners for the position of the Inspector-General of Intelligence after MPs whittled down the list of candidates vying for the top job. Former head of the domestic branch of the State Security Agency, advocate Sam Muofhe, is also in the running for the position. Current Inspector-General of Intelligence Setlhomamaru Dintwe is also among the 12 candidates that the joint standing committee on intelligence will have to choose from. Chairperson of the joint standing committee Jerome Maake said yesterday that members of the public have until January 12 next year to submit their comments on the shortlisted candidates. However, Maake said the closing date for the position of the inspector-general was the end of September. The committee had to shortlist the…

Willem van de Putte willem.vdputte@inl.co.za If SUVs are taking over the word’s automobile space at the cost of sedans, then I say long live the sedan. Especially if it’s a Lexus. And in this case the Lexus ES range that’s the luxury brand’s top seller and it’s not difficult to see why. Sure, most people, especially South Africans, tend to look towards the Germans when it comes to luxury vehicles, but Lexus does its thing elegantly without much fanfare and when it arrives on the scene, takes over much of the conversation. A bit like the Springboks’ bomb squad on the bench. Lexus calls it a minor upgrade with an all-new chassis built on the GA-K platform that allows for a lower bonnet line and a distinctive silhouette with a…

MARNUS Labuschagne was overlooked as a leadership candidate following Tim Paine’s resignation as Australia’s Test captain but the batsman said he is happy to focus on scoring big runs against Ashes foes England. Though only 18 tests into his career, Labuschagne was floated as a future captain by former players and pundits but not offered an interview by a Cricket Australia panel, which named Pat Cummins skipper and Steve Smith vice-captain last week. If Labuschagne’s pride was wounded, the 27-year-old hid it well when asked about the snub in Brisbane yesterday. “No, I wasn’t disappointed,” Labuschagne told reporters. “I think there are two very good leaders and very good candidates. (Cummins) is going to do a fabulous job and he’s got plenty of support with Steve as his vice-captain and…

Clinton Moodley Cheapflights have revealed that searches for domestic flights were up by about 294% compared to pre-pandemic times. That means many South Africans want to explore their own country this summer. While South Africa is famed for safari and beaches, travellers who want to explore off the beaten track have plenty of options. Cheapflights shares three hidden attractions to explore: Tulbagh, Western Cape Tulbagh, an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town, offers guests spectacular wine farms, mountains, valleys and laid-back charm. Dubbed the fourth oldest town in South Africa, there’s plenty to see and do. Spend a day at wine farms like Saronsberg and Twee Jonge Gezellen to savour the wines and views. The more adventurous can hire a bike at The Tulbagh Hotel. The routes range…

OWN Correspondent HAKSUL Musiq, real name Tokoloho Mavuso, praises amapiano for the diversity it gives artists to explore the genre. The producer and performing artist from Spruitview, in Johannesburg, said the amapiano genre opened doors to many artists and took the opportunity to fuse it with Maskandi – resulting in pioneering a genre he calls skandi’ano. “I grew up fond with music from primary school. I joined choir groups, was a drummer and DJ, eventually deciding to be a vocalist and solo artist,” he said. Haksul Musiq made his entry in the music industry with his single Themba Lam, in which he worked with Katlehong producers Mr Swagger and DJ Rough. It was followed by Skoloto, which saw a bit of growth musically as he explored genres including amapiano, where…

Jonisayi Maromo jonisayi.maromo@africannewsagency.com THE Commission for Gender Equality has commended the “speed and efficiency” with which prosecutors and the court handled the murder case against Alutha Pasile, describing it as a model that should be applied to all cases of gender-based violence and femicide. "South Africa is experiencing unprecedented levels of violence against women and girls, and this calls for aggressive and speedy resolution of police investigations and court cases,” said commission chairperson Tamara Mathebula. The commission further called on the criminal justice system to speed up all gender-based violence and femicide-related cases that have stalled in the system. The South African government has committed to the global Sustainable Development Goals, one of which is to end gender-based violence by 2030. "With just less than 10 years left before 2030…

Motoring Staff It does turn heads and probably fully deserves the “Gran” in its title, but the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé shifts a position in BMW that will also be appreciated by car buyers. For this generation the company has stepped away from the myriad – and sometimes confusing – array of options and moved closer to a what-you-see-is-what-you-get specification approach across the launch range of three derivatives, the 420i, 420d and 440i xDrive. Although it is closely linked in family terms to the 3 Series, the Gran Coupé is very much its own car and is bigger than the sedans, measuring 4783mm in exterior length, 1852mm in width and 1442mm in height, it has distinctive proportions combined with stretched coupé lines. It is 143mm longer, 27mm wider and…

ALL members of Yorkshire's coaching team have left, including director of cricket Martyn Moxon and coach Andrew Gale, the club said yesterday as it vowed to regain trust and rebuild after being rocked by allegations of institutional racism. First team coach and former captain Gale was suspended last month as part of a probe into an alleged anti-Semitic tweet he sent in 2010 while Moxon had been absent from work due to a ‶stress-related illness”. The departures follow allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq, who is of Pakistani descent and is a former captain of the England Under-19s. Rafiq said he had received racist abuse and was made to feel like an outsider at Yorkshire and that he had even contemplated suicide. The scandal has shaken English sport, cost…

Clinton Moodley SA developments are springing up in a bid to boost travel in South Africa, and the newly opened Capital Mbombela ticks all the right boxes. The hotel, which cost R205 million to build, has many accommodation options, from hotel rooms, apartments to penthouses. The property is kitted with a string of attractive amenities to make guests feel right at home. These include the world-class elevATE Restaurant and Bar known for its intriguing cocktails, as well as a swimming pool and expansive deck, fitness centre, wi-fi and luxury guest amenities in rooms. According to a press release, The Capital Mbombela is home to one of the largest conferencing facilities in the city. It boasts that the “state of the art audio-visual equipment and beautifully appointed venues” will exceed guests’…

clinton moodley Cape Town’s The Rockefeller is already creating a buzz, and it’s easy to see why. With its sophisticated design and its prime location in Foreshore, the new urban oasis is five-star living at its finest. The Newmark brand has integrated all the finest amenities to make guests’ stays comfortable, whether it’s a short or long visit, business or pleasure. The high-end property comprises 395 luxury apartments spread over 18 storeys. It also features a 24-hour concierge, a fine-dining restaurant, laundromat, fitness centre and a rooftop studio bar and dipping pool designed by Tristan du Plessis. “The Rockefeller is a destination, a multilayered experience set to thrill all who cross the threshold. It’s time to check-in, stay the day, spend the night or move in permanently. The choice…

Actor Wilmer Valderrama hopes Encanto will be a future source of inspiration to his daughter. The actor, whose fiancée Amanda Pacheco gave birth to their first child Nakano this year, said he feels “emotional” about his new movie, which is set in Colombia, and thinks it will be lauded for its cultural impact in the future, reports aceshowbiz.com. He told Entertainment Tonight: “I keep going back to feeling emotional. When we watched the film you get hit back to back to back with heritage, history, sacrifice and the resilience of a family. “And I hope when she gets old enough to understand, this movie came at a crossroads of our cultures, for all the immigrants, to all the families of the world that all of us can relate to that…

Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za Whisky is an extremely thoughtful gift for whisky novices, connoisseurs and collectors because of the craftsmanship that goes into its creation. The place of origin and earliest known history, known as the whisky’s provenance, also impacts the liquid itself and makes for an interesting story. Sexton Single Malt Sexton Irish Whiskey is rich in hue, approachable in taste and memorable in character. It is made from 100% Irish malted barley that is triple distilled in copper pot stills for smoothness. It is best enjoyed on the rocks. What makes it special? It has the perfect balance of dried fruits and subtle oak notes and a smooth, lingering finish. Sexton is consciously aged for four years in Oloroso sherry butts to achieve a depth of flavour from…

Jehran Naidoo Jehran.Naidoo@africannewsagency.com POLICE Minister Bheki Cele says the Crime Intelligence unit had “enough money” to strengthen its capabilities during the civil unrest, despite National Commissioner General Khehla Sitole and KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala pleading police poverty. Cele said that the culprits behind the unrest may have started planning long before, referring to the dismantling of the Crime Intelligence unit after six top officials, including head of the unit Peter Jacobs, were served with suspension notices last year. Cele was testifying before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) yesterday during its hearing into the civil unrest in July following the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma, resulting in the deaths of more than 350 people. The minister said that the newly appointed acting head of Crime Intelligence, Feroz Khan,…

Jonisayi Maromo jonisayi.maromo@africannewsagency.com THE Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) yesterday confirmed the arrest of an Ethiopian national and the rescue of at least 32 of his countrymen who are believed to have been trafficked into South Africa. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) initially wrote on Twitter that 33 human-trafficking victims had been rescued. “Working on info received from CI (crime intelligence) 1x Ethiopian national arrested & 33x human trafficking victims (Ethiopian Nationals) rescued in Glen Austin, Midrand by #JMPD K9 Unit together with #SAPS Highway Patrol,” (sic) the JMPD posted on Twitter. Gauteng spokesperson for the Hawks Captain Ndivhuwo Mulamu confirmed the development. Last week, the SAPS said Jahyr Abdula, the son of a prominent Mozambican businessman abducted a month ago in Benoni, east of Johannesburg, was rescued.…

Frank Williams was a colossus of Formula One, but lurking beneath all the success the British racing legend’s life was touched by tragedy. Williams, who died on Sunday aged 79, was left a tetraplegic and confined to a wheelchair after a road accident in France in 1986. The courage, energy and determination with which he dealt with this cruel roll of fate’s dice drew admiration from his family, friends and the wider public. With technical guru Patrick Head he created one of the greatest F1 teams of all time. Williams captured seven drivers’ titles, while the team’s nine constructors’ crowns places Williams second only to mighty Ferrari. His dry wit and charm, indefatigable spirit and resilience served him well on his journey from being a trainee sales rep for Campbell’s…

MANCHESTER United’s new interim manager Ralf Rangnick said the team’s progress during his six-month tenure could determine whether he recommends himself to the Premier League club’s board to continue as their permanent manager. The 63-year-old German was appointed on Monday on a contract until the end of the season after the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and will work in a consultancy role for a further two years. The former RB Leipzig boss took charge of seventh-placed United for the first time at yesterday’s training session having been granted a work visa this week ahead of Crystal Palace’s league visit to Old Trafford tomorrow. “The people with whom I’ve spoken, they’ve been very clear that it’s a six-month role,” Rangnick told reporters in his first news conference at the club.…

Ashfak Mohamed ashfak.mohamed@inl.co.za HE is a two-time winner of the golden trophy already, but Gert Smal says it is ‶an honour for me to coach… in a competition of such prestige as the Currie Cup” after he was appointed as the new head coach of the Bulls yesterday. The 59-year-old, who turns 60 later in December, lifted the cup aloft as the Western Province head coach in 2000 and 2001, and now 20 years later, he is back in the competition with WP’s arch rivals in Pretoria. Smal’s appointment came as Bulls director of rugby Jake White will still coach the team in the United Rugby Championship, which is expected to overlap with the Currie Cup from January onwards. The Bulls won the tournament twice in 2021, and want to make…

Clinton Moodley clinton.moodley@inl.co.za The face of holidays is drastically changing. Gone are the days when travellers spent a week at a holiday destination, enjoyed the amenities and then went home. Nowadays, they want to relish every part of the holiday experience – whether it is immersing themselves in the local lifestyle, ticking off bucket list goals or savouring the lush views. With no budget constraints, some can travel for up to a year, heading from one destination to the next. Don’t mistake long-stay travel for spontaneous trips, though. These travellers do not hastily pack their bags and venture into the unknown; they plan their trips to the very last detail. Shezaad Gani, the operations director for Travel Juice, a specialist halaal travel concierge company in South Africa, said the…