Table of contents for 2021-12-28 in Star

TRANSPLANT SABC3, DSTV CHANNEL 193, 9PM As Bash and Mags work together to treat a patient with a tricky diagnosis, Mags learns that Bash’s experience as a war doctor has taught him to have an instinct-based approach. Head nurse Claire Malone is concerned that Dr. Bishop is already back at work following his accident. EMILY IN PARIS S2 NETFLIX More fun. More fashion. More faux pas. As Emily finds her footing in Paris, the fallout from a night of passion could send her stumbling into trouble. DON’T LOOK UP NETFLIX Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.…

Shingai Darangwa shingai.darangwa@inl.co.za The “Fame vs Clout” boxing match marked one of the few occasions in recent memory where South African boxing had us all glued to our screens. Perhaps not since the days of former two time lightweight world champion and former super middleweight world champion Dingaan “The Rose of Soweto” Thobela, have we been so collectively captivated by anything boxing related. The Rose of Soweto himself was in attendance on Wednesday night. Before the fight, culture commentator Siya “Slikour” Metane spoke to him briefly. Slikour asked him how important it was for boxing to be viewed in that light by young people with more of an interest in music and culture. “I’m happy to see it. This will help to ignite boxing. You know, boxing right now is…

Itumeleng Mafisa CALLS have been made that Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu’s legacy should be honoured by the implementation of recommendations made at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) resulting in the arrest of apartheid-era criminals. The silence over the implementation of this report saw people like advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza and people’s poet Mzwakhe Mbuli writing a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking that a commission of enquiry be set up to establish if there was sabotage of the TRC recommendations. Speaking to The Star yesterday, Mbuli said it was sad that Tutu had died without completing his mission. Mbuli, who was also part of the TRC process following the bombing of his Pimville house by the apartheid state, said Tutu had given his all to the TRC process, and…

Lehlohonolo Mashigo lehlohonolo.mashigo@inl.co.za SOUTH African roads continue to be death traps as the festive season count of the dead and injured pile up on a daily basis. Nine more people have been killed in various parts of the country, while others have sustained critical to moderate injuries, including an 18-month-old baby, according to ER24 reports. ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said that a woman and man were killed in the early hours yesterday and five adults were injured when two light motor vehicles were involved in a head-on collision on the R501 outside Carletonville. He said provincial emergency medical services arrived just before 1am to find the mangled vehicles on the side of the road. “A man was found lying motionless in one vehicle, while a woman was seen lying near…

DRUNK driving has been the main focus of road safety for many years, and for good reason. D​runk driving accounts for roughly 27% of fatal car accidents, costing the national economy R18.2 billion annually. Last year, the SAPS recorded 94 273 arrests nationally for driving under the influence. However, drinking and driving is not the only danger to worry about, and placing too much emphasis on alcohol could result in police overlooking motorists driving under the influence of other intoxicating substances, such as drugs. During the festive season there is a heightened need to deter motorists from driving under the influence. This can be achieved through more frequent roadblocks where law enforcement officers are testing for other substances in addition to alcohol, such as cannabis, cocaine and other opioids. Testing…

Issued by the Nelson Mandela Foundation on behalf of Graça Machel I FIND myself profoundly saddened by the departure of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and simultaneously in celebration of his rich legacy. Amid these mixed emotions, I mourn the loss of a brother, my loyal friend and my spiritual leader. Arch was the last of an extraordinarily outstanding generation of leaders that Africa birthed and gifted to the world. I, as a Mozambican, can recall a time where the Struggle against apartheid was epitomised by the faces and voices of three giants: the exiled and revolutionary Oliver Tambo booming across radios and televisions on the world stage; the imprisoned yet omnipresent symbol of resistance that was Nelson Mandela; and Desmond Tutu, the leader from inside South Africa whose messages were too…

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said he could see Leicester City’s spirited comeback coming before his team closed out a 6-3 victory in the Premier League on Boxing Day. Chasing a ninth successive league win, City raced into a 4-0 lead inside 25 minutes at the Etihad Stadium as they looked set to open up a six-point lead at the top of the table in style. However, goals from James Maddison, Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho dragged Leicester back into the contest, before the hosts added two more down the other end to get over the line. City’s goals were scored by Kevin de Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan, Aymeric Laporte and Raheem Sterling, who grabbed a brace. “We were not in control at 4-0,” Guardiola said. “Every time they…

Bang Showbiz Jay Z compared his wife Beyoncé to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, in a recent chat with Alicia Keys on Twitter Spaces, saying Beyoncé had surpassed Michael with her iconic 2018 Coachella performances. He said: “Bey’s gonna be mad at (me) for saying this but Michael Jackson never had a Coachella. “The kids are the same. Find me a concert that’s as culturally relevant and thrilling as Coachella. Beyoncé is gonna be one of the best singers we ever heard because she is such a student.” Back in 2015, Charlamagne Tha God also compared Beyoncé and Jackson, saying: “I think she’s the greatest entertainer that our generation has seen. I mean, the previous generation had Michael Jackson. “But for our generation I think it’s Beyoncé. “And…

The Washington Post The familiar cascade of green hieroglyphics greets viewers of The Matrix Resurrections, assuring them of the dopamine hit they’ve been looking for. As one character observes in the courseof this alternately pandering and perplexing sequel, there’s no better cure for anxious times than nostalgia. Director Lana Wachowski, who created the original 1999 Matrix with her sister Lilly, leans into that concept with winks and nods that border on the passive-aggressive. (Wachowki co-wrote the script with novelist David Mitchell and screenwriter Aleksandar Hemon.) Larding the new version with Easter eggs, note-for-note recapitulations and even literal clips from the earlier film and its sequels, Wachowski seems to be at war with her audience, rewarding them with deep-cut callbacks one moment only to roll her eyes at the entire…

Shakirah Thebus ARCHBISHOP Emeritus Desmond Tutu was not just a political activist; he also used his powerful position to de-stigmatise health issues in South Africa, particularly with regard to HIV/Aids and tuberculosis (TB). Tutu sought change in attitudes and created reform in the way treatment was provided for HIV/Aids and TB through his activism, most famously when he wore an “HIV Positive” T-shirt. The Joint UN Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAids) said the global Aids response had lost a great champion with the passing of the Archbishop, and that Tutu had been a powerful voice in the fight against Aids, combating denial, demanding access to treatment for all, calling out discrimination and calling for an end to Aids denialism in South Africa. UNAids executive director Winnie Byanyima said: “He was a leading…

Tributes pour in for Tutu as Ramaphosa and other dignitaries stream to icon’s Milnerton, Cape Town home, while residents in Soweto place flowers at his Vilakazi Street residence Sihle Mavuso and Tarryn-Leigh Solomons AS THE country observes the week-long mourning period following Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s death, his family, friends and South Africans continue to pay homage to him across various platforms. The City of Cape Town is expected to host an interfaith memorial service tomorrow, followed by a memorial service to be led by the Archbishop Tutu IP Trust and the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation on Thursday. In other parts of the country, the Anglican Church is expected to host memorial services in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Gqeberha. Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa paid a visit to Tutu’s home. Among…

Romelu Lukaku said Chelsea are “the hunters” of Manchester City in the title race after coming off the bench to score his first Premier League goal since September to help beat Aston Villa 3-1. Reece James’ own goal put Villa ahead, but Jorginho quickly levelled from the penalty spot in a clash between two of the many English sides hit by cases of coronavirus. Lukaku was one of Chelsea’s absentees due to a positive test for draws against Everton and Wolves last week that saw them lose ground in the title race. But he made his return as a second-half substitute, and made an almost instant impact to head home Callum Hudson-Odoi’s cross. The Belgian’s blistering run then won a second Chelsea penalty in stoppage time that Jorginho slotted home.…

Eshlin Vedan eshlin.vedan@inl.co.za AMAZULU spokesperson Phumlani Dube has insisted that Siyethemba Sithebe remains a valuable player for the squad, amid speculation linking him with a move to Kaizer Chiefs. “The response is very simple: Sithebe remains a valuable player of AmaZulu FC, who is currently out on injury. Otherwise, we do not comment on ongoing contractual discussions with any of our players,” Dube is quoted as saying. The 28-year-old Sithebe has been a key figure of the Usuthu side that have transformed themselves from being perennial strugglers to high-flyers under the management of Benni McCarthy. Last week, AmaZulu coach McCarthy confirmed that he is aware of the speculation surrounding Sithebe’s future. McCarthy confirmed that the Newcastle-born player is an important part of his plans, but added that he will…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrated two years in charge by watching his young side thrash Norwich City 5-0 on Sunday as they look to get back into the Champions League. The win was the club’s joint-biggest away success in the Premier League, and marked a fourth straight league victory as memories of their dreadful start to the season – when they were briefly bottom of the table – begin to fade. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, both 20, and Emile Smith Rowe, 21, are all having a bigger impact on performances, with Saka scoring twice and England teammate Smith Rowe also on the score-sheet on Sunday, while Martinelli was always a threat. “We’re scoring more goals because we’re getting into those positions in much better condition,” Arteta told a news…

Sonia Rao James Franco addressed the sexual misconduct allegations against him in a podcast interview released on Thursday, marking the first time the 43-year-old actor has publicly spoken about them in nearly four years. “In that silence, in the vacuum of me speaking out, now my family and friends have had to answer for me,” he told podcast host Jess Cagle. “And I don’t think that’s right. I don’t want anybody to have to answer for me.” In 2018,shortly after Franco accepted a Golden Globe Award while wearing a pin for Time’s Up, the non-profit organisation supporting victims of sexual harassment , the Los Angeles Times reported that five women had accused Franco of “inappropriate or sexually exploitative” behaviour. The next year, actresses Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal sued…

Nhlanhla Mbatha nhlanhla.mbatha@inl.co.za THE passing of the Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu marks the end of a moral compass for South Africa, the African continent, and the world. The last surviving South African Nobel Peace Prize Laureate died on the Day of Goodwill in Cape Town. He was 90. His death was announced to the country and the world by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday morning. In their book Moral Intelligence, authors Doug Lennick and Fred Kiel poignantly ask: “What makes humans human?” The authors go on to answer: “Morals.” Tutu had many attributes: they included global moral compass, global moral voice, global reconciler, and global human rights campaigner. He was a citizen of the world. In 1994, during the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as the first black president…

Sonri Naidoo TRIBUTES continue to pour in for Soweto tourism pioneer Lebo Malepa, who succumbed to ill health on Christmas Day. Described as inspirational, the township entrepreneur is known as the one of the leading tourism legends in the iconic township. He made a name for himself with his innovative, colourful and entrepreneurial approach in establishing Lebo’s Backpackers, Cycle Tours and Tuk Tuk Services. Malepa had scooped numerous accolades including the Lilizela Tourism award recognising excellence in the sector. SA Tourism chief executive Themba Khumalo said Malepa was a visionary and many looked up to him. “It is truly a sad day not only for his family and friends but for the entire tourism sector. The nation has lost a treasure. We applaud Lebo for his contribution to the success…

With players starting to arrive in Sydney for the men’s season-opening ATP Cup, there was still no clarity yesterday whether top-ranked Novak Djokovic would be taking part in the team tournament or in the Australian Open that follows. There has been intense speculation over Djokovic’s participation at the Australian Open, which starts on January 17, with the 34-year-old, who is opposed to vaccinations, repeatedly declining to say if he has been inoculated against Covid-19. The rate of vaccination in the top 100 in men’s tennis is 95%, according to ATP Tour data. With the organisers of the Grand Slam confirming that all players and participants at Melbourne Park must be vaccinated or have a medical exemption granted by an independent panel of experts, Djokovic has kept everyone guessing. If the…

TOTTENHAM Hotspur have stretched their unbeaten Premier League run under new manager Antonio Conte to six games and moved up to fifth, but the Italian is reluctant to make any comparisons with the Chelsea side he guided to the 2016/17 Premier League title. Harry Kane, Lucas Moura and Son Heung-min scored as Spurs beat Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday, with the London side looking more settled under Conte, who took over in November after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked after a poor run of form. When asked if Spurs were building momentum in a similar fashion to his title-winning Chelsea team, Conte said: “No, I think it’s different. “I don’t like to compare different situations. “I remember very well I started the season (2016/17), and when you start the season,…

Ashfak Mohamed ashfak.mohamed@inl.co.za What went right Of course, Tatjana Schoenmaker headlines the success of Mzansi’s 2021, but there were many other highlights. First, Schoenmaker’s achievements can fill their own story. Her year ended in Olympic gold and silver, but her entire build-up was outstanding as well. The 200m breaststroke is her favourite event, but she began with an African record in the 100m breaststroke of 1:05.89. She stepped things up even further in getting ready for Tokyo at the SA championships, where she set new national and African records in the 50m (30.42 seconds), 100m (1:05.74) and 200m (2:20.17). Schoenmaker kicked off her Japan campaign in fine style with an Olympic record of 1:04.82 in the 100m breaststroke, and even though she had to settle for a silver medal in…