Innholdsfortegnelse for 2022-07-09 i Pretoria News Weekend

The first few minutes of episode one of the new season of Kelly Khumalo’s reality show, Life With Kelly Khumalo, offers an apt glimpse into the controversial Afropop artist’s current mindset. Responding to Radio 702 host Relebogile Mabotja’s question about how she’s coping with all the external noise and scrutiny around her alleged involvement in a cover-up of the murder of Senzo Meyiwa, Khumalo replied sharply. “I’m not coping. I’m living. “And secondly, the noise is external. It has absolutely nothing to do with me. When I’m needed, and when the time is right, the world will hear my voice. So whatever noise they’re making has absolutely nothing to do with me.” Khumalo went on to add how this isn’t the only case that has been a failure in the…

Chefs, comedians and a hit man-turned-wannabe actor populate the best shows of 2022, suggesting, perhaps, that our most ambitious and resonant stories stem from re-examining what work could and should look like. For those keeping track at home (and perhaps looking to cut some cords as prices continue to rise), HBO Max remains the most reliable source of prestige programming among the streaming sites; just under half the 10 shows on the list are hosted there. In South Africa, most of the shows can be found on Showmax. Abbott Elementary Who knew there was life left in the mockumentary format? Apparently Quinta Brunson, who helped revive the network sitcom this year as the star and creator of Abbott Elementary, about teachers with varying levels of experience and idealism at a…

The winter months can have a negative effect on our mental health for various reasons. Thankfully, there are small things we can do to help keep our mental outlook in a better state. While these measures may seem small or even insignificant on their own, cumulatively they can have a big effect on keeping us positive and resilient. And while it’s fine to change our behaviour slightly with the seasons, the changes brought on by the onset of winter can certainly affect our daily moods, and our overall mental health. If you feel that your mental health has taken a knock lately, you’re not alone. Catherine Gay, clinical risk specialist for Fedhealth medical aid, says it’s one of the disease categories that the scheme is most concerned about. “The effect…

The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, sitting in Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, has sentenced Christopher Tshivule, 46, to eight years inprison after he was found guilty of defrauding the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) of R1.5 million. Tshivule hijacked a non-profit organisation (NPO) called “The Message”, and used its documents to swindle the National Lotteries Commission, according to Phindi Mjonondwane, Gauteng regional spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority. “The court heard evidence of how Tshivule ‘hijacked’ d ‘The Message’ that operated in Bekkersdal. Its main focus was youth development and empowerment. The chairperson of the NPO, Billy Itumeleng Semamane, convened a board meeting and discussed the proposal to approach the National Lotteries Commission for funding. “The board supported the idea and documents such as the NPO’s certificates were handed over to Tshivule,…

A LIVE broadcast of Shinzo Abe giving a campaign speech in the city of Nara yesterday shows the exact moment of the shooter’s assassination on the former Japanese prime minister. A 42-year-old man was quickly detained as Abe was taken to hospital where he later died. Earlier yesterday, Bang Media International reported that 67-year-old Abe was in a “critical condition”, with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida saying: “Doctors are doing everything they can at this moment. I am hoping and praying that former prime minister Abe will survive this. “Former prime minister Abe was shot at around 11.30 local time (02:30 GMT) in Nara. One man, believed to be the shooter, has been taken into custody. The condition of former prime minister Abe is currently unknown,” Chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu…

THE spring season will bring with it a wonderful treat for shopaholics in Centurion when the new Irene Link retail opens its doors. The mall is part of the Phase 2 of Abland’s R2 billion Irene Link smart precinct development that began in 2019. The stylish and modern 75 000m² mixed-use precinct is located next to the Irene Security Estate in Doringkloof, near the N1. The precinct is already home to numerous commercial buildings, including the Barloworld Logistics and Automotive head offices. It is developed in partnership with Giflo Developments and the SOM Group. Some of the anchor tenants for the mall include Checkers, Woolworths and Dis-Chem. The cherry on top will be a 200m underground shooting range, the first of its kind in the country. Known as Irene Arms,…

Ferrari makes some of the fastest cars on the road, but the Italian sportscar maker is taking the slow lane to an electric future as it tries to overcome the technology's disadvantages against today’s powerful fossil fuel engines. At an investor day this month, executives promised a new era, with the first fully electric Ferrari in 2025. But for now, combustion engines remain the noisy heart of what it does. Unlike some rivals, Ferrari has not provided a roadmap for going all electric. Volkswagen's Bentley brand and Volvo are both targeting 2030. According to a source familiar with Ferrari's business plans, a new production line focused on electric vehicles should help lift annual production at its plant in Maranello, Italy, by more than 35% to over 15 000 cars by…

If you are a salaried employee, you are probably contributing to an employer-linked retirement (pension or provident) fund. The fund may specifically serve your organisation or it may be an umbrella fund operated by a financial services company, which houses many employers under one “umbrella”. There are essentially three parties involved: you, your employer and the retirement fund. (A fourth party, in the form of an administration company, appointed by the retirement fund, takes care of the day-to-day administration of the fund.) Your employer deducts your contribution from your remuneration and pays it, together with any contribution your employer makes above that, over to the fund. Most of the money goes towards your retirement savings, which builds up over your years with the company. A small portion (10% or so)…

MALAWI international Gabadinho Mhango is involved in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup in Durban, a place he feels could set him up well for the new season. Mhango made 10 appearances in all competitions last season, however that hasn’t appeared to hamper his return at international level. He enjoyed three goals in three matches at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in January and also has two goals in two matches of the Afcon 2023 qualifiers, stats he attributes to his nation’s belief in him. “My country always has that trust in me, they know what I can do, they know I’ll never let them down and they never doubt my abilities. They also instil a sense of responsibility on me in the team and urge me to help the…

SEPP Blatter and Michel Platini, once the chiefs of world and European football respectively, were cleared yesterday over a suspected fraudulent payment that shook the sport and torpedoed their time at the top. Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court in the southern city of Bellinzona acquitted the pair in a trial following a mammoth investigation that began in 2015. Former Fifa president Blatter, 86, and Platini, 67, listened in silence as the clerk read out the judgment, which rejected the prosecution’s request for a suspended prison sentence of a year and eight months. “What I’ve been saying for seven years... the court today said it was the truth, so I’m very happy that finally the truth arrives after seven years of manipulation, lies and injustice,” Platini said afterwards. In a short statement,…

RECORDS are expected to tumble at the Durban leg of the Absa Run Your City 10km race starting at the Moses Mabhida Stadium tomorrow morning. A number of world class athletes arrived in the city yesterday, including an elite group consisting of specialist 10km runners. Spearheading the men’s race will be Uganda’s Isaac Kibet who is the fastest in the field with a best of 27:41 run in Lille, France in 2021. In March this year Kibet scorched to a 60:20 over the half marathon, also in Lille. Clearly the 26-year-old is in the shape of his life and will have a big bullseye on his back. Kibet is unperturbed. “I want to come there to run my PB and am really grateful for the invitation extended to me by…

Taron Egerton has confirmed that the latest Kingsman movie is set to start filming next year. The 32-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as Gary “Eggsy” Unwin in Kingsman: The Blue Blood and suggested it could head into production in 2023 before adding the decision would be made by “grown-ups”. Speaking on the Jess Cagle Podcast with Julia Cunningham, Taron said: “My understanding is that we are to be shooting the third instalment in my saga, I believe, next year. “But you know, don’t listen to what I say because I really don’t know. You know, they’re grown-up decisions.” The new film had been due to be shot following the prequel The King’s Man but director Matthew Vaughn revealed that plans had been changed. He explained: “That was…

BY DECEMBER, 10 000 recruits will be deployed to various police stations as part of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster’s plan to bolster SAPS capacity. Ministers in the cluster yesterday provided an update on the interventions of the last year's unrest. “To further capacitate the SAPS, the Basic Police Training and Development Programme for 10 000 trainees commenced in April 2022, after two years of no training due to the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic," the ministers said in a joint statement. They said these recruits would be deployed to various police stations to bolster the existing SAPS capacity. “Public Order Police will receive an additional 4 000 members during this financial year. Public Order Police members and frontline officers, as first responders, are continuously undergoing refresher…

The fifth-generation Subaru WRX has been unleashed in South Africa, less than a year after the long-awaited performance sedan was revealed abroad. Two models are being offered locally, with the Subaru WRX 2.4 DIT manual retailing at R759 000, and the 2.4 DIT tS ES CVT variant commanding R859 000. Based around the Japanese carmaker’s new global platform, the 2022 Subaru WRX is 10mm lower, 75mm longer and 30mm wider than its predecessor. Power comes from a new 2.4-litre turbopetrol engine, that produces 202kW at 5 600rpm and 350Nm from 2 000rpm to 5 200rpm. Subaru refers to the auto gearbox option as an eight-speed Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT), but it is effectively a CVT with built-in steps. The carmaker also claims that the gearbox is 50% quicker than before.…

As war and conflict rage in various parts of the world, we are reminded how precious peace and coexistence are. Wars, like those in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have raged on for a long time and the damage to society is deep. Some wars, like in Ukraine, are young but the impact on society is huge. Yet, the release this week of the report of the Truth, Coexistence and Non-Recurrence Commission of Colombia has lessons for societies in conflict or those that emerged from the war. The commission was set up according to the peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, Farc) guerrillas. The agreement sought to bring an end to decades of a protracted conflict that…

National Treasury this week published final amendments to Regulation 28 under the Pension Funds Act, which apply mainly to investments in infrastructure, hedge funds and private equity. The amendments are in line with changes announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his Budget speech in February. Regulation 28 governs the allocation of assets in retirement funds. It protects fund members’ savings by limiting the extent to which a fund may invest in a particular asset or asset class, thereby reducing concentration risk – excessive exposure to a single investment or type of investment. On February 25, the South African Reserve Bank published the Exchange Control Circular No. 10/2022, which detailed changes to the prudential foreign investment limits for South African institutional investors. Pension funds and Regulation 28-compliant unit trust funds…

SPRINGBOK stand-in captain Handre Pollard was practically licking his lips when he answered a question yesterday as to how his team will handle the expected rough-house tactics from Wales in today’s second Test match in Bloemfontein. Pollard, the 64th man to lead South Africa in a rugby international, said Wales’ premeditated efforts to rile the Boks with off-the-ball niggling in fact plays into the hands of the Boks. “We know Wales are going to try and get under our skins and into our faces,” Pollard smiled. “They have been very open about it and it was very clear in the first Test match, but this is something we enjoy. They can come at us but we won’t take a step back.” Pollard’s opposite number, Dan Biggar, was aghast last week…

THE South African women’s national soccer team Banyana Banyana produced a dominant performance but were poor in front of goal against Burundi in the Wafcon Group C clash in Morocco on Thursday. After 10 minutes of play, there was no doubt who the eventual winner would be and by that time Banyana should have been three goals up. Instead, they shot blanks in the firing zone and the opposition defence lived a charmed life. Banyana, the eventual 3-1 winners, will be concerned about the lacklustre showing of their attackers who were a pale shadow of the goal scorers in the opening Group C match against Nigeria. It may have been the four changes the Banyana technical staff made for the Burundi clash, and players were over-eager to prove themselves. There…

IN many respects, and justifiably so, South African mining billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe was hailed as the saviour of African football following his ascension to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidential throne in March 2021. Media commentators at the 43rd CAF General Assembly, in Rabat, Morocco, said the googly-eyed 54 national federations’ presidents (CAF have 54 affiliates) saw the dollar signs when one of Africa’s richest men would head up the continent’s supreme football body. In just over a year none of the federations would be disappointed. With each passing meeting of CAF, Motsepe weighs in with announcements of increased cash prizes and the players are seeing the dollar signs. Under his watch, Motsepe has also created new events at schools and club levels. Before the Motsepe era there…

The Maldives is one of the most desired holiday destinations for travellers around the world, seeing a continued pace of bookings even throughout the last two years when it was the first country to open its borders to international travellers during the pandemic. “The expansion of our flagship brand here underscores our commitment to bringing our world-class brands to key locations, and we are confident Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa will build on our legacy of delivering an exceptional stay to delight and inspire our guests,” said Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton about the launch of Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa. The Hilton Maldives Amingiri, on Amingiri Island in the North Male Atoll, is just a breathtaking 20-minute premium speedboat ride away from Velana International Airport. The…

Contemporary society has held many antiquated notions of beauty, and opened its arms to sustainable trends that have changed peoples’ perceptions and laid a non-conformist ideological plank that works on monetary and intellectual levels. For ages, the beauty industry was mocked for promoting unrealistic standards of beauty and being classist for catering to only the ultra-rich populations. But this is untrue in the present context. Lab-grown (LG) diamonds, or sustainable diamonds, is one such game-changing money-spinner on the Indian markets. It has promoted an eco-friendly policy absent before. The concept of LG diamonds was new in Indian territory in the mid-2000s when most experts wrote it off, saying it would never be able to stand tall against naturally mined diamonds, which were at the peak of sales in those days.…

THE trial of the five men accused of killing Senzo Meyiwa resumes in the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, on Tuesday against the backdrop of sensational claims by singer Kelly Khumalo, the soccer star’s girlfriend at the time of his death. These included comments about him being a “cash cow” for his family, and an “unknown entity “until he became involved with her. The suspects, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Sifisokuhle Ntuli will return to court for purpose of arguments around the issue of the second docket. Even though the attention around the trial had simmered down slightly during the break, attention was brought sharply back ahead of the court appearance as a result of an interview by Khumalo with a local broadcaster. She…

PROPERTY management company City Property is spearheading a project to clean up the area next to Nelson Mandela Drive in the Pretoria CBD. Early yesterday, City Property kicked off an initiative to clean up the area on Nelson Mandela Drive between Pretorius and Johannes Ramokhoase streets, and along the Apies River. “Over the next week, we will be transforming this environment. Our blitz operation will be sustained with regular cleaning – we’re committed to ensure change for the future,” said Jeffrey Wapnick, the managing director of City Property. More than 210 bags of rubbish and two invasive trees were removed from the small stretch of vacant land and from behind Leo’s Place, between Nelson Mandela Drive and Pretorius Street, he said. “Our aim is to create an area that is…

RENOWNED R&B and soul singer Karyn White said she was ready to exhilarate music lovers as she gears up for her highly-anticipated “Karyn White Live in South Africa tour” as part of celebrating women’s month in August. The multi-award-winning American will perform at GrandWest and Entertainment World Casino in Cape Town on August 26. She will also take to the stage at the Sunbelt Arena Time Square in Pretoria on August 28. The music powerhouse is known for her long list of hits, including I’d Rather Be Alone and Can I Stay With You among others. And it will also not be the first time that White has graced South Africa with her presence. In 2018 when she visited the country, she opened up to IOL about how appreciated…

THERE’S no replacement for displacement. And when it’s a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 slotted under the long bonnet of a Ford Mustang California Special it’s even more, well… special. The California Special follows on the heels of the Bullitt and Mach 1 and like those there are only 100 that have been made available in South Africa. Ford’s iconic sports car has been the world’s best selling sports coupe for the seventh consecutive year and in South Africa it owns 87% of the market and at the end of May this year, 3 652 owners smile every time they push the start button since it was introduced in 2015. The California Special harks back to the 1968 California Special models that were inspired by the 1967 Shelby GT notchback coupe…

Mercedes have narrowed the gap to Formula One leaders Red Bull and Ferrari and may not be too far from winning again, seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton said after Sunday’s British Grand Prix. Hamilton finished third at Silverstone. Reigning champions Mercedes brought in a package of upgrades to improve performance. “We've made a step closer,” said Hamilton after a race won by Ferrari's Spaniard Carlos Sainz, with Red Bull's Mexican Sergio Perez second.…

BORN in Moscow but representing Kazakhstan, Elena Rybakina could be crowned Wimbledon champion today in a potentially awkward moment for organisers. Following the invasion of Ukraine, Russian players were banned from this year’s Wimbledon. However, there have still been Russians gracing the All England Club courts after having switched allegiance to neighbouring Kazakhstan. Rybakina, who faces Ons Jabeur in the final, opted to play under the Kazakh flag in 2018 when she was struggling at 175 in the world. Four years on, the 23-year-old is on the verge of a maiden Grand Slam title as well as being $2.4 million (about R40.530m) better off. The shy, 1.84m Rybakina is growing tired, however, of fending off questions over her nationality. “I’m playing for Kazakhstan for a long time. I’m really happy…

CRICKET South Africa’s new director of cricket Enoch Nkwe has mapped out a series of short-term goals for the country’s national teams that include annexing global silverware in the next 18 months. With the senior men’s and women’s teams involved in high profile Test series, the men’s side still pushing for a spot in the World Test Championship final, World Cups across the two limited overs formats, the Commonwealth Games and an under-19 Women’s World Cup, there are a number of opportunities available to reach those goals. Nkwe, who agreed to a five-year contract, explained that he saw achieving those targets as part of a broader reshaping of the image of South African cricket, which has been damaged in recent years by administrative scandals and divisions along racial lines as…

The fundamentals of hospitality are to provide “a good night’s sleep and some good food to go with it”, says Gareth Roberts, Peninsula Hotels group director of brand. Guaranteeing good sleep, especially amid the ultra-stressful environs of today’s travel climate, is no small feat. Even before factoring in jet lag, recent findings from the Sleep Foundation show up to 48% of American adults suffer from some form of insomnia. Difficulty sleeping has plagued me since my teenage years and has intensified since I became a parent three years ago. Yet I’d never heard of sleep patches, the latest amenity to roll out across the Peninsula Hotels portfolio as part of the brand’s wellness overhaul. These range from wellness concierges to in-room fitness gear. But the one that most caught my…

Are you planning to attend the most prestigious football event, the World Cup 2022? If so, Qatar has many surprises in store for you in terms of culture, architecture, food, among others. Traditional Qatari food Treat your taste buds to this World Cup as you sample the most delicious cuisine in Doha. If you like biryani, the country will not disappoint you with its traditional dish machboos, which resembles biryani. With a perfect blend of flavours, seasoned rice is served with marinated chicken, fish or beef. It is the national dish of Qatar and is widely eaten throughout the country. If you like coffee or tea, be aware that the country has different names for the drinks. Arabic coffee is called “gahwa“ and tea is called ”karak“. Villaggio Mall Have…