Innholdsfortegnelse for 2023-03-05 i Sunday Independent

Chasing Microsoft, global tech giants have rolled out announcements on how they would implement ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence into their world-leading platforms and applications, with YouTube the latest to present plans. A round-up of how the world’s biggest tech companies plan to surf the AI wave: Microsoft Microsoft has gone the furthest in pushing out generative AI to consumers and has pledged to pump billions of dollars into OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The Windows-maker is aggressively testing the latest version of OpenAI’s GPT-3 technology in a beefed up the Bing search engine. There are plans to add the tool to the easily accessible Windows 11 taskbar. Microsoft is also planning to add GPT-3 to its Office suite, including Word, as well as the Edge browser. The roll-outs guarantee maximum exposure…

BALWIN Properties has launched its R10 billion Munyaka Development in Waterfall Smart City, a development featuring a sea-like clear lagoon, and one of potentially six such developments in the country, Balwin CEO Steve Brookes said this week. He expected that more than 4 200 job opportunities would be created across the lifespan of the development, which is expected to be completed in 2033. Once complete, Munyaka, which means “crystal” in Venda, will have 5 020 apartments. A thousand have been completed and are occupied. The lagoon was launched on Wednesday, Brookes said. “I firmly believe in South Africa’s future and this R10 billion investment is a huge vote of confidence in our resilience as a nation. “We have worked closely with our architects to bring something exceptional to sectional title…

Too much sugar is bad for your health. Following this, the health-conscious might avoid overly sweet snacks in favour of healthier alternatives. But the problem is sugar is far more common than you might think, even in less obvious food sources. Much of what we eat secretly contains a lot of sugar. Sugar is not your friend if you’re trying to lose weight or want to stick to a healthy diet. Experts say that cutting down on sugar helps with weight management, gives you increased energy, reduces cravings and improves skin. For many, sugar is a drug. What is the problem with consuming added sugar? Apart from the fact that it offers no nutrients and plenty of calories, consuming too much of it can lead to serious health problems including…

The majority of us are aware of the fundamental components of good health, such as maintaining a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, drinking plenty of water, and managing stress. Millions of women in vulnerable communities across South Africa are struggling to obtain basic and tertiary health care services as a result of rising demand over the past three years. More so than in the past, medical care has focused on treating diseases, which might lower death rates and lengthen life expectancy, but what if some health conditions could be easily avoided prior to medical intervention? These circumstances, according to Rhiza Babuyile, a community development NGO that works in townships throughout South Africa, have increased demand for access to charity-sponsored health care for those who have trouble accessing the overburdened public…

Social media and misrepresentation can go hand in hand – and that’s especially the case in the loosely regulated fitness and nutrition industry. We both have experience with personal training, but from different perspectives. To improve his fitness regimen, Tim has sought out experienced trainers, while Ashley ran an online fitness and nutrition company before getting her doctorate. She went through all the hoops to obtain credentials – training as a bodybuilder, obtaining certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and studying nutrition through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She also used Instagram to grow her business. Yet both of us realised that individuals with no credentials or expertise were building their own brands on social media – sometimes making more money than those who were credentialed. How…

SOUTH Africa’s non-committal stance in the US-led anti-Russian crusade has landed the country in Washington’s crosshairs. Washington regards SA as a strategically located outpost in the maintenance and spread of its hegemony. But Pretoria’s cosy ties with Russia, and to a large extent China, appears to have reached a point of exasperating saturation in the US congress. Now, a new piece of anti-SA legislation has been put before the US congress. It seeks to compel Washington to review trade and political relations with SA as well as take punitive measures against Pretoria whenever the country is deemed to have acted contrary to the US foreign policy goals. The proposed legislation was triggered by the recent joint naval exercises between SA, Russia and China in KwaZulu-Natal. The bill, also known as…

DEPUTY Home Affairs Minister Njabulo Nzuza stands accused of allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman at a state house in Kenilworth, Cape Town, in December last year. He is further accused of then paying her two friends R150 000 for their silence. The woman, identified only as Ntombi in two internal police reports seen by the Sunday Independent, has been missing since the night of the alleged kidnapping, December 14, 2022, and no missing person report has been filed so far, according to police. Four bodyguards of the deputy minister confirmed the incident to the Sunday Independent, and said they were instructed by Nzuza not to open the gate for the police. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe this week confirmed that “the SAPS is aware of an incident that happened…

PUBLIC servants face vigorously implemented lifestyle audits if they live beyond their means, being forced to provide access to all their financial liabilities and re-employment prohibitions of up to 10 years if fired for misconduct. Proposed amendments to the Public Service Regulations 2016 seek to address challenges with interpretation, application and regulating lifestyle audits and provide for periods of a prohibition on the re-employment of former employees fired for various forms of misconduct. Current regulations require public servants to declare shares, loan accounts or any other form of equity in registered private or public companies and other corporate entities, income-generating assets, trusts, directorships and partnerships. They also need to disclose remunerated work outside their employment, consultancies and retainerships, sponsorships, gifts and hospitality from sources other than family members, ownership and…

Load shedding has crippled many companies and others have been forced to close down. With no end in sight and President Cyril Ramaphosa saying he is not responsible for ending the country’s darkness, those still wanting to make a living have been forced to think outside the box just to operate. Eskom’s inability to meet electricity demand has resulted in a tortuous schedule of rolling blackouts, which is having a negative effect on the economy. Small businesses are adapting as best they can by switching to gas and adjusting product lines to cope. The Sunday Independent captures how various businesses are coping. | Bhekikhaya Mabaso African News Agency (ANA)…

Millions of people, particularly in developing nations such as in the Middle East, South America and Africa, contract cholera every year. The bacterial infection often occurs in areas without modern water sewage treatment systems. Cholera outbreaks are more common in warmer climates. Emergencies may occur following natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. These catastrophes may cause damage to sewage systems. Bacterium Vibrio cholerae is responsible for the acute diarrhoeal disease known as cholera. When the bacteria are ingested by accident, one can contract cholera. If appropriate treatment is not provided immediately, in severe cases, the bacteria can cause acute diarrhoea and dehydration, which could result in death. The symptoms range from mild to severe and include dehydration and watery diarrhoea. According to the World Health Organization, it takes between 12…

TEMBISA residents are concerned about the alarming number of missing persons reported daily in the township. For the first two months of this year, The Voice of Tembisa FM has reported 39 missing person cases, with two of them later declared homicides. These 39 cases are those where families come forward to the radio station, suggesting that the actual numbers could be higher. The reported cases included both males and females between the ages of 4 and 79. Last year, Tembisa was considered a hot-spot crime area, following the release of SAPS crime statistics which indicated that the township ranked number four in the country for contact crimes. Bishop Mtshali, the co-ordinator of the Ekurhuleni North community group, said the rate at which the missing person cases were coming in…

THE promising career of the Knights fast bowler Nhlakanipho Mpungose, whose journey to professional cricket was made even harder by the lack of facilities in Durban township Lindelani, is evidence to the depth of cricket talent in South Africa. Like Mpungose, more players are emerging and making it to the top without scholarships and exposure to elite training facilities. The sport of cricket is not easily accessible in many disadvantaged parts of South Africa and this has been an obstacle for the growth of the game in the country. But one of the challenges is that cricket is still seen as a sport for the elite. Cricket South Africa has worked tirelessly to reach parts of the country that the sport couldn’t influence. Through projects such as the Regional Performance…

One of the major benefits for Africa that emerged from the 2023 edition of the Mobile World Congress was the HealthConnekt Africa initiative, intended to reduce the spread of disease on the continent. The initiative was the product of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the MWC organiser, the GSMA and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) at a sideline event at this year’s MWC. The purpose was to create a framework for a range of priorities including digital strategy, policy and governance of communications technologies to address health-care challenges. The GSMA hopes the HealthConnekt Africa initiative, which seeks to connect all health facilities and workforce in Africa to the internet by 2030, will provide the connectivity needed to eventually aid in the fight against…

THE 2023 National Budget Speech made one message crystal-clear – over the next few months, all resources and efforts will be directed towards mitigating the impact of the energy crisis. In the speech, the government also invited millions of small businesses, which have kept the country’s gross domestic product ticking over, to become part of the solution. This was one of the significant insights to emerge from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s address as he outlined state-led interventions to be implemented as relief measures for small to medium-sized enterprises. These are the policy changes to be aware of, and the practical steps to position your small business for success this year. Prepare to bounce back The just energy transition is well under way – one of the government’s solution to the…

With autumn here, you might be seeing some seasonal favourite foods popping up at restaurants and on grocery shelves. As someone who grew fond of food, I always encourage myself to learn which foods are in season and try to choose seasonal foods whenever possible. The autumn season is no exception, there are so many amazing dishes you can create using seasonal produce. When you cook with the seasons, you get the best value for your grocery money. Freshly picked fruits and vegetables taste better and have more nutrients than ones that have been stored for weeks or months. Scrumptious, healthy food means less waste too as your family finishes every bite. These days, it is almost impossible to talk about inspired cooking without talking about seasonality. Choosing and working…

As a TV columnist, I consume a lot of content. Sometimes, it is for escapism. But, more often than not, it is work. No, I’m not complaining, so there is no need to roll those eyes. I am merely pointing out I’ve grown more discerning over the years. If by the end of an episode, I’m not invested on some level, I move on. Sometimes, this is unfair as some offerings grow on you. But that has become my default setting. Having binged on so much reality TV, I was in need of something different. Especially after watching Netflix’s Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. In looking at how the influential Murdaugh family in South Carolina bought their way out of sticky situations and how their chickens have come home to…

The Michelin Guide announced on Monday the shock decision to knock a star off the Paris restaurant of Guy Savoy, frequently named the best chef in the world. The 69-year-old has held Michelin’s top three-star status since 2002, for his Monnaie de Paris restaurant overlooking the Seine, which has a sister version in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. In November, he was named best chef in the world for the sixth-consecutive year, by La Liste, which aggregates thousands of reviews from across the world. Savoy’s fame goes beyond the kitchen as an ambassador for the French art de vivre – he has pointedly rejected the fad for non-alcoholic drinks, for instance – and he lent his voice to the French version of Pixar film Ratatouille. But that has not stopped Michelin…

What does it take for a movie to be a world champion? No dramatic haymaker. Just deliver what you promise, with style, taste and respect for your audience. And coming in under two hours doesn't hurt. Based on those criteria alone, Creed III easily earns the title. Since 2015, when Ryan Coogler directed the Rocky spinoff Creed with refreshing smarts and down-to-earth soulfulness, the franchise has been that rare sequel-reboot-brand extension that has earned its own place in the pantheon it’s exploiting. With the help of its star, the handsome, quietly charismatic Michael B Jordan, Creed has become the kind of reliable, human-scale drama that has become rarer in Hollywood with each passing year. Jordan makes his directing debut with Creed III, and he has clearly taken a page from…

Problems keep mounting for outgoing Eskom chief executive officer Andre de Ruyter who is accused of purging black-owned companies and protecting white-owned businesses. This is after De Ruyter was accused of being anti-transformational and anti-competitive after Eskom allegedly blacklisted Econ Oil and Energy based on unfounded suspicions and charges. Econ Oil managing director Nothemba Mlonzi has alleged that the power utility blacklisted her company while those who have been involved in corruption were continuing to do business with the state-owned utility. She said De Ruyter was the one who pursued the decision after he was appointed in January 2020. This was after De Ruyter ordered the cancellation of a contract between Eskom and Econ Oil based on allegations of corruption. De Ruyter’s instruction came after a report by the law…

SOUTH African educators are struggling to deal with the unbecoming behaviour of the new generation of learners in schools, considering the terrifying reported cases that have occurred on school premises. The increase of indisciplined acts among learners has raised concerns about the safety of the classroom environment for both educators and learners. The South African Journal of Education has shown that cases of learner indiscipline are on the rise in the country’s schools and, in some cases, learners are alleged to have committed murder within the educational environment. This has raised questions about the effectiveness of methods implemented by educators to discipline learners in schools after the banning of corporal punishment. According to the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996, discipline must be maintained in the school and classroom…

Human rights lawyer Zuko Madikane has asked the Gauteng South High Court to find the SABC in contempt of court and also pay him an amount of R500 000 for failing to honour a court order. This was after the SABC failed to provide him and the court with a video in which the broadcasting corporation filmed him and published it on their television show, Speak Out. Madikane took the matter to court, saying the video was taken unlawfully and without his consent. He said the order was made on January 30 and the SABC was given 14 days to provide the video to the court and has failed to do so without any explanation. In an urgent application filed on February 27, the director of the African Black Lawyers…

THE ongoing power cuts introduced by Eskom to try and curb high electricity usage have left many businesses on the brink of dysfunctionality. Small businesses with limited resources are hurt the most. These businesses find it challenging to keep their doors open by the day. With every stage or scheduled load shedding slot, most of these businesses must shut their doors for however long that particular stage lasts. Maria Sithole, a seamstress from Pretoria, said business has become slow in the last few months. Sithole said: “Load shedding does not only affect my business negatively but my safety too. I used to close my shop at 9pm before we were guaranteed that the street-lights would be on, but now, that depends on the load shedding stage, and it is a…

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s unfortunate response to the load-shedding crisis when he said, “I don’t have a legal duty to end load-shedding”, rightfully caused a major uproar. A group of 19 aggrieved applicants had complained that Ramaphosa’s failure to mitigate the power crisis constituted a political failure and a breach of the Constitution. The president opposed this application, underscoring that according to the law, the provision of electricity does not rest in his office. In the wake of the president’s remarks, citizens expressed their disdain on social media platforms. We need to abandon our dependency on the government very quickly, as well as the false idea that they are here to help. As poignantly presented by the president, they are not. Henceforth, we need to ensure that we collaborate as households,…

MANCHESTER United fans are on the crest of a wave after ending a six-year wait to win a trophy and remain in the hunt for three more in a remarkable first season under Erik ten Hag. Sitting third in the Premier League ahead of today’s clash with Liverpool, the Red Devils are into the FA Cup quarter-finals and last 16 of the Europa League on the back of one defeat in 22 games. There could be more reason to celebrate in the coming months should the United supporters get their wish with the departure of American owners, the Glazer family. Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe made bids before a soft deadline for buyers to make their interest known on February 17. Rumoured tension…

IT may not exactly have been a ‘Bomb Squad’ worthy display, but the only thing that matters is that RG Snyman is playing rugby again. The Springbok giant has battled with knee injuries since his arrival in Ireland following the 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan, and has featured for just 52 minutes across four matches for Munster. The latest ACL knee problem took him 17 months to recover from, but all the rehabilitation has paid off as Snyman made his comeback for the Irish province on Friday night against the Scarlets in Cork. Munster scored five tries for a 35-7 lead at the break. The match ended 49-42 in Munster’s favour, with Snyman coming on after 63 minutes for Jean Kleyn – a former Stormers lock who has…

The Cape Town Cycle Tour will be held on March 12, and sports fans and cyclists are gearing up for one of the biggest cycling events in the world. Local and international visitors can expect a weekend of excitement, with tens of thousands of cyclists set to ride 109km of the Cape Peninsula. With an influx of guests arriving on South African shores, this also brings a unique opportunity for locals to earn additional income by becoming a host and renting their place on Airbnb. The typical Airbnb host in Cape Town earned more than R5 600 during the Cycle Tour last year. South Africans make up the biggest group of incoming guests, attending in large numbers to support participants. Become a host Whether your goal is to travel more,…

Mobile World Congress 2023 came to a close this week, a conference that in previous years was recognised as one of the most significant events on the global tech calendar. Previous editions of the congress saw a plethora of smartphone launches, showcasing new tech and an indicator of the latest innovations to be expected in the coming years. Some conferences even spawned some of the most iconic launches and historical images, sure to grace the textbooks of future pupils. In 2017, Nokia relaunched one of its most iconic mobile devices, the infamous 3310, at the MWC. While the 3310’s launch event was near impossible to attend by just anyone in the tech world, Nokia’s display stand at the event was another testimony to the hype around the device, with crowds…

FROM February 24 to this past Friday, the bean counters of the world attended the UN Statistics Commission in New York. This reminded me of the last in-person commission of March 2020 which ended on the 7th. A few days later, the world was not the same – we were confronted by that which we now know as Covid-19, an experience that shook the world and changed it forever. It is little wonder that the 54th commission convened a seminar in February last year, titled “Beyond GDP Sprint”, to probe the inclusive wealth approach to measuring well-being by identifying generally agreed areas of high priority for research and, where possible, agree on common frameworks. This subject is not new though. Back in January 2008, Nicolas Sarkozy, who was at that…

Large or open pores are like unwelcome guests at a wedding that we despise. Most people appear to be determined on getting their pores to vanish. Unfortunately, your pores will not instantly disappear. They can, however, appear to have vanished with the help of a thorough skin-care routine and a few crucial beauty techniques. We're focused primarily on the latter, and with the guidance of celebrity make-up artist Neha Chhabra, founder of Keywest Academy of Beauty and Makeup, we can conceal our huge pores with make-up. Before applying make-up, cleanse your face thoroughly with a good face wash, use a Vitamin C face serum, moisturise your face very well, and while going out apply a very good sunscreen. Follow these steps; Tip 1: Primer is your BFF One of the…

Are any fans of Kevin Costner still out there? At 68, he has scaled back on his projects. But he was truly something back in the day and he proves he still has it in Yellowstone, which started airing on M-Net on Thursday at 9pm. The neo-Western drama, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, debuted in 2018 and is five seasons in, with the first part of the latest instalment airing. The series follows the Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana, called the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch aka “the Yellowstone”. It also borders the Broken Rock Indian Reservation. Costner plays the patriarch John Dutton III, who is constantly challenged by rivals. The series, which recently bagged Costner a Golden Globe accolade for Best Performance by an Actor…

LOVE and Hip Hop South Africa has made its screen debut. For the first time, the franchise is stepping outside the US, and South Africa is the perfect option, considering its rich hip hop culture. For the first season of Love and Hip Hop South Africa, an all-star cast, featuring newcomers and OGs has been assembled. Leading the cast are Mzansi’s hip hop recording artist and record producer Da L.E.S, aka “The North God”, award-winning hip hop star Gigi Lamayne, Utatakho hitmaker Yanga Chief, and SA Music Award winner for Best Hip Hop Album Shane Eagle, along with his leading lady Nicole “Nikki” Swartz. Hip hop culturalist and broadcaster DJ Speedsta and Motswako First Lady, Fifi Cooper, sensational starlet Money Badoo and rapper, singer and songwriter J Molley form part…

TÁR (Cinemas nationwide) A psychological drama film written and directed by Todd Field and starring Cate Blanchett. Blanchett plays Lydia Tár, a renowned conductor who is accused of sexual abuse. The supporting cast includes Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, and Mark Strong. The Myth Of Normal – Trauma, Illness & Healing In A Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate and Daniel Mate (R280 on loot.co.za) Now, in his most ambitious and urgent book yet, Dr Gabor Maté connects the dots between our personal suffering and the pressures of modern-day living – with disease as a natural reflection of a life spent growing further and further apart from our true selves. But, with deep compassion, he shows us a pathway to health and healing. Filled with stories…

A LAW firm implicated in assisting persons involved in state capture is representing the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) in the court case against Optimum Coal Mine (OCM), which the RBCT accuses of being party to state capture. During the State Capture Commission of Inquiry, it was heard that Hogan Lovells SA (HLSA), which changed its name to Lawtons Africa in 2019, allegedly did work for the SA Revenue Service (Sars) that was connected to state capture. Lawtons Africa is representing the RBCT at the Durban High Court, where OCM is seeking to have its coal export licence at the Richards Bay terminal reinstated. Among the reasons cited by the RBCT is that OCM was acquired through proceeds of crime linked to the Gupta family, known as the masterminds of…

TWO provincial education departments have lost nearly R412 million allocated for building, maintaining, upgrading and rehabilitating school infrastructure after failing to spend the funds, while another R287m in unauthorised expenditure was written off by one. Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape have lost R312m and R100m, respectively. The funds have been reallocated to Gauteng (R296.5m) and the Western Cape (R115.5m). DA Eastern Cape education spokesperson Edmund van Vuuren told the Sunday Independent that unauthorised expenditure is recognised in the statement of financial position until the expenditure is either approved by Parliament or the provincial legislature with funding and the related funds are received or approved by both legislatures without funding and are written off against the appropriation in the statement of financial performance. Van Vuuren said the Eastern Cape Department of…

Concerns have been raised by residents of Kagiso over a section of their cemetery that is collapsing. Upon visiting the site, the Sunday Independent team saw some tombstones were tilted and on the brink of collapse, while other graves were cracked and submerged in water. This, the residents are told, is due to the flow of underground water and nothing can be done about it. When Mpho Mogwasi from the west rand township buried her mother in 2012, she didn’t think she would have to reinforce the grave 10 years later, as it fell into the early stages of ruin. Graves and tombstones were in various stages of collapse. Thousands of rands go into the erection of tombstones. All this has gone to waste for many families who’ve laid their…

OPPOSITION Parties and experts were less than impressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s statements this week on the national government and the president’s duty to deal with the load shedding crisis. Ramaphosa responded to a court challenge brought to the Gauteng North High Court in Pretoria by 19 opposition parties, trade unions, and other organisations over the constitutional duty of load shedding. He said that municipalities were required by law to provide water and electricity to their people as a mandate of public duty. “This duty does not lie with the president or any of the national departments cited herein as respondents,” he said. Political analyst Sethulego Matebesi said that the president appeared to have washed his hands of the promises he made to the country in ending load shedding, having…

COALITIONS used to be something of a rarity in South African politics, but – especially since the 2016 local government elections – have become fairly common. About a quarter of South African municipalities are now governed by coalitions, including five of the eight metros. And polling – and other data around political party support, such as by-election results – shows that the popularity of the ANC continues to slip, and that South Africa, and a number of provinces, could be governed by coalitions after next year’s election. However, coalitions seem increasingly to qualify as a byword for chaos. We have seen councillors from tiny parties elected to the position of mayor in both Johannesburg and Tshwane. It seems that often the needs of residents are second to the whims…

KAIZER Chiefs’ coach will most certainly feel a ton of brick is being offloaded – one brick at a time – from his shoulders with this win. To beat your bitter rivals and move on to secure more maximum points in your next game is rare for South Africa’s glamour club these days. It may have been against a 10-man Richards Bay outfit, but Chiefs welcomed the 1-0 victory at the King Zwelithini Stadium yesterday afternoon. It kept their CAF Champions league qualification hopes alive but, more importantly, created some breathing space for Zwane and his technical team. Truth be told, Amakhosi should have done more to kill the game over a lacklustre Natal Rich Boys side but, as they say, three points is three points – it matters less…

With the Easter holiday weekend approaching, it’s important to plan ahead since the roads can get busy. Said Charlette Roetz, Tracker’s Head of Marketing: “South Africa is filled with unique and cost-effective ‘leg stretching’ locations, so when you are planning a road trip, factor in safe rest stops that are also fun for the family or friends you may be travelling with. “Even if you are planning on keeping it local, with a little imagination, you can also enjoy activities fit for all ages in your neighbourhood and beyond.” Tracker revealed the pocket-friendly “on the road” activities and what South Africa has to offer: Eastern Cape Embrace nature in the Eastern Cape, from hiking trails to water parks. These are brilliant ways to get into nature and enjoy the last…

Antakya has become a city of ghosts. A thriving modern metropolis of nearly 400 000 people – and a cradle of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history – belongs now to the birds and earth-moving machines. The two massive earthquakes on February 6 spread destruction across southern Türkiye, but the devastation in Antakya stands out. The view at night shows a once-vibrant city that has gone dark. Most striking is the sense of abandonment – of countless lives suddenly interrupted – as survivors fled the city with whatever they could carry, leaving passports in the drawer, family pictures on the wall and laundry hanging on the line. “Antakya bitti,” the lament goes. “Antakya is finished.” History in ruins The Turks say Kurtulus Street was the first in history to be illuminated…