Indholdsfortegnelse for 2024-05-22 i Cape Times

Just like skin, most people’s hair goes through a dramatic change in winter. During the cold season, it is likely to feel dry. This can be caused by low humidity levels in winter, which results in the hair being stripped of natural oils and moisture, causing it to be dry and sometimes brittle. There are three critical stages to dry hair, and Kérastase helps us identify them. Scalp stage: Insufficient proteins, a lack of fatty acids and not enough vitamins contribute to a dry, irritated scalp prone to discomfort. Lengths stage: Lack of essential nutrients and a weakened protective shield lead to rough, lacklustre hair. Ends stage: Nutrient deficiencies and damaged cuticles result in brittle, split-prone ends. Two factors contribute to dry hair, which are internal and external: Internal…

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deployment of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) at Eskom power stations to give support to the SAPS to maintain law and order. The extension of the deployment of the over 3 000 troops comes at a cost of more than R553 million to taxpayers. This emerged in two letters Ramaphosa wrote to Acting National Assembly Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli, notifying Parliament of his decision. “I have extended the employment of 746 members of the SANDF for service in cooperation with the SAPS for the prevention and combating of crime and maintenance and preservation of law and order in the Republic of South Africa under Operation Prosper Eskom power stations. “Members of SANDF employed will, in cooperation with SAPS, continue to protect and safeguard national…

FORMER DA federal chairperson James Selfe, 68, died yesterday afternoon after a long battle with illness, the party’s leader John Steenhuisen said. Steenhuisen said Selfe died peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. “The DA would like to extend its sincerest condolences to those closest to James, and our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sheila and three daughters Chloe, Stephanie and Emma during this very difficult time,” he said. Selfe served under various leaders of the DA such as Tony Leon, Helen Zille and Mmusi Maimane until he retired from active politics in 2021. “James Selfe helped fine-tune the party’s systems and processes, tightening its federal constitution and turning the fast-growing DA into a modern, internationally-renowned African liberal party of rules and fairness. “More crucially, James pioneered…

THE City of Cape Town spent R8.5 million last year on private security escorts to help protect their staff while they tried to deliver services to communities. That is why I am so tired of the refrain from people saying the City only works for the leafy suburbs of Constantia and Bishopscourt et al. This is most unfair when the City is doing its best to get services into the townships against all the odds. Ambulances have been attacked, Eskom workers attacked, lights and traffic lights vandalised! It’s never ending and people must blow the whistle on these thugs. The telephone number is in the paper and you can report anonymously. The money used on security could be used to upgrade services, etc. Over the past…

THE NPA says more victims and witnesses are expected to be identified after the full forensic analysis of evidence from the cellphone of alleged child groomer and child pornography distributor Shannon Manuel. The Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court this week denied Manuel’s bail bid after finding that his own two children needed protection against him as he is charged with child grooming, illegal possession of child pornography, illegal distribution of child pornography and unlawful manufacture of child pornography. Manuel, 32, was arrested on January 19 after police received a tip-off from US Homeland Security about him allegedly being part of an international syndicate which groomed, manufactured and distributed child pornography. He was identified as a user of a social media platform in which he accessed child sexual abuse material (CSAM) images.…

Family, loved ones, colleagues and George residents gathered yesterday to pay their final respects to one of the victims of the Victoria Street building collapse tragedy, electrician intern Siphesihle ‘Sihle’ Mehlo, 20. Mehlo – one of two student electrician interns from Africa Skills Private College – was among the 34 fatalities recorded in the deadly multi-storey building collapse on May 6 just after 2pm. Mehlo’s family spokesperson, Gugulethu Khonono, confirmed they were now preparing for the funeral which will take place at the weekend. In a statement, Africa Skills Private College said they were grateful that both learners were retrieved. However, by request of the other learner’s family, the identity would not be made public. Mehlo started her apprenticeship of three years in January 2023 and was a learner at…

SENTIMENTS and loyalties, and not promises of a better life for all, will determine who will be the next first resident at the Union Buildings after next week’s general election. Politicians have been criss-crossing the country making a whole lot of promises in an attempt to garner votes. However, hardly any party has stamped its authority on the election race with its policies in a manner what will sway the neutrals to give it the benefit of the doubt. If anything, the election season has been dominated by the battle for political survival by MK Party leader Jacob Zuma. Just like he did ahead of the 2009 elections while with the ANC, Zuma is again trying to force his way into Parliament and the Union Buildings through the courts. The…

One person was killed and 30 injured yesterday when a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 hit severe turbulence on a flight from London and was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. Emergency vehicles raced onto the tarmac at the Thai capital’s main airport with lights flashing and sirens blaring after Singapore-bound flight SQ321 touched down at 3.45pm. It is the latest drama involving a Boeing plane, after a fuselage panel blew out of an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX in January as well as two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. Singapore Airlines said the flight took off from London’s Heathrow airport and “encountered severe turbulence en route”. “We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER. There were a total of 211 passengers…

LONDON: Prince Harry cannot amend his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid newspapers to include allegations involving his wife Meghan and he and others cannot pursue claims against the media mogul himself, London’s High Court ruled yesterday. The prince and more than 40 others are suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) over accusations of unlawful activities by journalists and private investigators, for The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World, from the mid-1990s to the mid-2010s. The cases against NGN are due to go to a trial in January. Harry, 39, sought to add new allegations that The Sun ordered private investigators to target his then girlfriend, Meghan, in 2016. | Reuters…

London: A majority of people in Scotland now say they have no religion, according to the latest census published yesterday, in a first for any UK nation. The National Records of Scotland said 51.1% of respondents in the 2022 census stated they had “no religion” – a jump from 36.7% in 2011. In England and Wales, “no religion” was the second-most common response, increasing from 25.2% in the 2011 census to 37.2% in 2021. Northern Ireland saw a smaller increase, from 10.1% in 2011 to 17.4% 10 years later. In contrast, those who consider themselves Muslim in Scotland increased from 1.45% to 2.2% over 10 years. | AFP…

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis will take on Rajasthan Royals’ Nandre Burger and Keshav Maharaj in today’s Indian Premier League eliminator as the tournament draws to a close this week. Here, Ongama Gcwabe looks at the three players’ journey in the competition thus far. Faf du Plessis While RCB struggled for the most part of the tournament where they lost seven of their first eight matches, Du Plessis enjoyed good form with bat in hand alongside Virat Kohli at the top of the order. The 39-year-old managed four half-centuries in the 14 games in the round robin stage of the competition to help RCB squeeze into the play-offs by the barest of margins. Coming into the tournament, Du Plessis endured a lean of patch with the Joburg Super…

The significance of nutrition can be overshadowed by convenience and the fast-food culture. Proper nutrition is critical in a child’s development. Understanding the importance of nutrition for children and recognising which foods should be staples in our pantries can transform not just their health outcomes, but their futures. Children are in a constant state of growth and development. Nutrition fuels this process, supporting everything from the strength of their bones to the development of their brains. A deficiency in key nutrients during these vital years can lead to developmental delays and long-term health issues. Joyelle Temming, a dietitian for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation, has come forward to demystify the concept and benefits of “superfoods” for children’s health. The term “superfood” evokes images of natural powerhouses brimming with health benefits,…

from page 1 Sea Harvest group corporate affairs manager Anthea Abraham said the company was committed to answering questions; however, it wanted to give room for investigations. The company had publicly stated the vessel had recently undertaken a mandatory service and had been operational for years with an “excellent safety track record with zero reportable safety incidents in the last five years”. “There is an active investigation that is currently under way by the regulator, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). We kindly request your patience as we assist in this process and continue meeting with the bereaved families and survivors. Our key priority is to support our people and the affected families at this tragic time,” said Abraham. Food and Allied Workers Union spokesperson Zolani Mbanjwa said it…

READY, able and willing to be appointed as South Africa’s first female chief justice, Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya shared her vision for an independent, accountable and responsive judiciary. “Being appointed to the Constitutional Court is the highest honour, especially in a leadership position,” Justice Maya said yesterday during her interview as sole candidate for the highest judicial position in the country before the Judicial Service Commission. While Chief Justice Raymond’s Zondo is retiring in August, President Cyril Ramaphosa has nominated Justice Maya as his successor. She, however, still had to go through the interview process. Justice Maya was interviewed in 2022 for this top position and found suitable for this appointment by the JSC, but Ramaphosa at the time decided to appoint Justice Zondo. But she is no stranger…

In a victory for all out-of-school learners in the Metro East Education District, the Western Cape High Court has ordered the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to place learners within 10 days. This comes after Equal Education (EE) and the Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) had hauled the department to court for the urgent placement of learners who remained out of school. In part A of the matter, the court on Friday ruled in favour of the organisations, ordering the WCED to place learners urgently. “The first to third respondents are directed to place all learners across all grades who on their own or through their parents/guardians caused an application to be made for their placement in a public school in the Metro East Education District for the 2024 academic…

AS THE election season heats up, we are hit with a wave of old-school influencers (politicians) trying to sway us to their side of thinking. Their messages and promises are plastered across the country, competing for eyeballs, attention, and potential voters. Invariably, these messages rely on persuasion, such as fear-mongering and cherry-picking. Other than being cheap, these tactics may be perceived as somewhat insulting; they assume that the voting public is unable to see beyond what they offer and that we are all accepting of what we are told. Electioneering often feels like a collective fever dream in which political parties make us feel like hurdles to overcome instead of people to serve. To take that power back, we all owe it to ourselves to be able to interpret, critique,…

I MOVED to Cape Town about nine years ago from Jo’burg and it was the best decision I have ever made. For goodness’ sake, I can walk the CBD without fearing for my life.There are safety officers around every corner, potholes are a distant memory, and the streets are nothing short of pristine wherever you go. And yet, I know born-and-bred Capetonians who have become way too complacent with this way of life. They believe that it will be this way forever, but really the Western Cape at large is a special case among our provinces. Whether you like it or not, there is only one reason for this – and it was listed pretty high up on my “pros for moving” list – and that is…

Western Cape police have welcomed the conviction and 30 years’ direct imprisonment sentence handed down to a Genadendal man who murdered his wife. He had initially reported her as deceased after she suffered “chest pains”. “This sentence comes after a 42-year-old woman was murdered by her husband who initially reported her as deceased after she suffered chest pains. The death was reported to the Genadendal police station on September 22, 2022, allegedly due to excessive drinking of alcohol,” police spokesperson FC van Wyk said. Investigating officer Constable Donavan Royston Parang attended the post-mortem where it was discovered that the woman was brutally murdered with a blunt object which caused trauma and multiple internal injuries. “The investigating officer followed all leads and an eyewitness came forward with information which led to…

A common thread is the desire to limit their power A few years ago, a prominent trade union leader asked why trade unions seem universally unwelcome, essentially persona non grata, across different political systems. While the evidence does show varying approaches to unions by different governments, a common thread is the desire to limit their power. Governments across various political systems often view trade unions as threatening the established order, whether in capitalist democracies concerned with economic disruption, authoritarian regimes fearing dissent or developing countries seeking to attract investment. Despite the potential benefits of collective bargaining and worker empowerment, the desire to limit union power remains a common thread across different political landscapes due to the perceived conflict between worker interests and those of capital. Generally, some social democracies and…

Tens of thousands mourned Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi yesterday after his death in a helicopter crash, amid political uncertainty ahead of an election for his successor next month. Raisi and seven members of his entourage, including foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were killed when their aircraft came down on a fog-shrouded mountainside in northern Iran on Sunday. Waving Iranian flags and portraits of the late president, mourners marched from a central square in the north-western city of Tabriz, where Raisi’s helicopter had been headed when it crashed. Black-clad mourners beat their chests as they walked behind a lorry carrying the coffins of Raisi and those who died with him. “We, the members of the government, who had the honour to serve this beloved president, the hard-working president, pledge to our dear…

The EU admitted yesterday to a “difficult situation” after a journalism consortium reported that Tunisia, Morocco and Mauritania were dumping migrants in the desert, with direct help from EU funds. “This is a difficult situation. It’s a fast-moving situation, and we will continue to work on it,” European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer said. He was responding to the investigation published by Lighthouse Reports in collaboration with outlets including Le Monde and The Washington Post. The report said: “Europe supports, finances and is directly involved in clandestine operations in North African countries to dump tens of thousands of black people in the desert or remote areas each year to prevent them from coming to the EU.” It described a “system of mass displacement” that was “run thanks to money, vehicles, equipment,…

Frankfurt: A self-styled prince at the heart of an alleged conspiracy-fuelled plot uncovered in 2022 to attack Germany’s parliament and topple the government rejected the accusations as his trial opened in Frankfurt yesterday. Six men and three women accused of belonging to or supporting the group face trial. Prosecutors accuse the group, which includes a former politician and ex-army officers, of a “treasonous undertaking” to storm the Bundestag and take MPs hostage. Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss was to become the provisional head of state after the government was overthrown. The alleged plotters are said to have taken inspiration from “conspiracy myths”. | AFP…

Karachi: Over 1 000 camps have been set up across Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh in anticipation of a severe heatwave, disaster management officials said yesterday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said temperatures are expected to hit as high as 50°C in parts of rural Sindh. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority said the camps were equipped with places of rest, water and glucose. The heatwave will affect much of the country over the next week. Extreme heat in Pakistan is often coupled by deficit in power supply, some areas experiencing up to 15 hours a day of load shedding. | AFP…

With seven MTN8 spots already confirmed ahead of Saturday’s final day of the DStv Premiership season, Kaizer Chiefs’ season could go from bad to worse if they fail to make the cut. Making the Top 8 cut will surely be the last wish this season for the thousands of long-suffering Amakhosi fans around the country. Although there has been a marked drop in attendance at Chiefs’ games, thousands of diehards are staying true to the mantra ‘AmaKhosi 4 Life’ even though the team has given them nothing to cheer about. Those who have given up supporting Chiefs will point to the absence of a trophy for the past nine seasons. Hence, Chiefs need to eke out a winning result against Cape Town Spurs, the Premiership’s weakest team, in Cape Town…

They say summer bodies are made in the winter. You might ask: How? Everyone knows how winter can make us ditch the workouts for a snuggly time in the comfort of those warm duvets with a cup of hot chocolate to sip on for added cosiness. The cold weather drives most of us into a hibernation mood and we tend to get sluggish. Our appetites and food portions increase. But with a little planning, we can keep our life and appetite in perfect harmony all year long by following these suggestions: Practise mindful eating Eating quickly can cause digestion problems. Dedicate a special time for eating away from your working station, your television or your mobile screen. Chew slowly and engage all your senses while eating. Eating in front of…

from page 1 Opsienersraad/Elim Trust on Swart’s instruction. Swart pleaded not guilty to both charges. Three members of the disciplinary committee recommended removal of Swart as a councillor while one member recommended that he be suspended as a councillor for a period of time. This meant the recommendation is that he must vacate his position as a councillor. The ANC and the Dienslewerings Party issued a joint caucus statement saying the DA attempted to dispute the council’s decision to establish a disciplinary committee but failed. “A council meeting convened on May 16 at the council chambers in Bredasdorp. During the session, the speaker proposed a secret ballot to uphold the principles of confidentiality and free expression of conscience. The vote, which culminated in a narrow margin of 6-5 in favour…

WHILE overseas voting was completed over the weekend, it was not all smooth sailing as some South African voters in London claimed officials turned them away over a change in voting dates which they were unaware of, before making a U-turn and letting them vote. This comes as special votes were cast in 111 South African missions across the world to facilitate voting by around 78 000 citizens on May 17 and 18. The IEC on Monday said the mission in London was the only voting station that remained open on Sunday, May 19, in order to cater for the more than 24 000 voters who were registered and approved to vote at that mission. London was among the largest international voting stations with 24 535 eligible voters, followed by…

‘We are not happy with how things were done from the start’ While distraught families in the Sea Harvest fishing trawler disaster are demanding answers, the fisheries sector industry has yet again been hit by a similar tragedy after one fisherman died and another was reported missing when their snoek fishing boat capsized off the West Coast. At about 4.04pm on Monday, reports emerged of a boat that toppled over with four local fishermen aboard about 1 nautical mile offshore of Shelley Point, said National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon. Transnet National Ports Authority, Port of Saldanha Bay Port Control and Telkom Maritime Radio Services were also alerted. “On arrival on the scene three men were found on the beach and the open snoek fishing boat was found…

GIVEN the high number of political parties contesting the national election, it is not easy to decide which one to vote for. It is ultimately about who can manage the country’s resources the best. There are many factors to consider when making this decision. Is the party genuinely able to create jobs and improve education, health care, water and sanitation, electricity and housing services, or are they always guilty of corruption and failure? Are the party’s main candidates competent enough to be a good president or premier, or are they like wolves in sheep’s clothing, always deceiving people? Will electing these candidates result in the country or province moving forward, or cause worsening of its current state? Can they take swift, decisive actions to ensure fairness, safety and security for…

Few pieces of bony beef 500gram diced carrots and swede 1 tin mushy peas or 2 cups of frozen peas liquidised 1 diced onion 1 cup of diced celery stick 1/2 bunch of parsley finely chopped 5 all spice / pimento 5 cloves salt & pepper to taste Dissolve beef stock or vegetable in a cup of hot water. Add all the ingredients to a large suitable pot. Add about 2litres of water. Top up as needed during cooking. Once the pot starts to boil reduce heat to low and let it simmer for a few hours. Add little bits of water as needed during cooking.…

Like the relentless African sun, difficult stakeholders are a familiar and formidable presence in business and politics. Their challenging nature is a certainty, and the question of how to win them over and establish fruitful relationships is a constant puzzle. Understanding the root causes of difficult behaviour in stakeholders is the first step toward managing it effectively. Stakeholders can be difficult for several reasons. They may have interests that conflict with your objectives. For example, a stakeholder might prioritise short-term financial gains while your project aims for long-term sustainability. These conflicting priorities can create friction and resistance, making collaboration challenging. Previous negative experiences can lead to distrust or defensive behaviour. If a stakeholder has been let down or misled in the past, they may be wary of new initiatives. Change…

Israeli forces thrust deeper into the Jabalia camp in northern Gaza yesterday, laying waste to residential districts with tank and air bombardments, residents said, while Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people in the southern city of Rafah. Simultaneous Israeli assaults on the northern and southern edges of the Gaza Strip this month have caused a new exodus of hundreds of thousands of people fleeing their homes, and sharply restricted the flow of aid, raising the risk of famine. In Jabalia, a sprawling refugee camp built for displaced civilians 75 years ago, the Israeli army used bulldozers to clear shops and property near the local market, residents said, in a military operation that began almost two weeks ago. Israel said it has returned to the camp, where it had claimed…

Sixteen companies involved in artificial intelligence (AI ) including Alphabet’s Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI, as well as companies from China, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have committed to safe development of the technology. The announcement unveiled in a UK government statement yesterday came as South Korea and Britain host a global AI summit in Seoul at a time when the breakneck pace of AI innovation leaves governments scrambling to keep up. The agreement is a step up from the number of commitments at the first global AI summit held six months ago, the statement said. The AI summit in Seoul this week aims to build on a broad agreement at the first summit held in the UK to better address a wider array of risks. Representatives of…

Jos: Gunmen on motorbikes stormed a mining community in central Nigeria, killing up to 40 people and torching homes, residents said, in the latest violence to hit a region troubled by resource disputes and intercommunal strife. The attack this week took place in Plateau state, where in December nearly 200 people were killed in raids on mostly Christian villages. Armed men invaded Zurak mining community in Wase district, shooting at residents and torching houses, officials said. More people had gunshot wounds and residents were searching for others reported missing. Residents buried some of the dead yesterday while others fled. | AFP…

SINGAPORE: Half the world’s natural pasture land has been degraded by overexploitation and the impact of climate change, putting food supplies and livelihoods in peril, the UN body in charge of fighting desertification said yesterday. The UN Convention to Combat Desertification warned that a sixth of the world’s food supplies were at risk.Population growth, urbanisation and rising food demand have encouraged herders to rear more animals than the land can support and driven the conversion of pastures into cropland. The report identified Central Asia, China and Mongolia as the most badly hit. Africa, the Middle East and South America have also seen widespread degradation. | Reuters…

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has suggested he will stay at the Premier League club following the departure of manager Jurgen Klopp, the Egypt international said late on Monday. With Klopp’s exit after nearly nine years at the helm and Feyenoord coach Arne Slot officially confirmed as his successor, uncertainties regarding Salah’s future at Liverpool had grown, with his contract expiring in June next year. The 31-year-old has been linked with a move to the Saudi Arabian league during the close season. Liverpool’s top scorer this season appeared somewhat out of form, especially towards the end of the campaign when their title charge faltered. Late on Monday, after Slot was announced as Liverpool’s new coach, Salah set forth his side’s ambitions for the next season and sent out a parting message…

Ox Nche is as famous for being a World Cup-winning Springbok prop as he is for his love of cake, but now he is gearing up for an unusual character in the opposition scrum. Meet Kirill Gotovtsev, a 36-year-old Russian tighthead prop who will square off with Nche in Friday’s Challenge Cup final between the Sharks and Gloucester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (9pm kick-off). Before getting stuck into scrums, Gotovtsev – who grew up in a freezing village in Siberia – was a freestyle wrestler, and even tried his hand as a brakeman in bobsleigh. Gotovtsev even played in the 2019 Rugby World Cup for Russia, so he will certainly be no pushover for Nche in the scrums on Friday. Asked by Independent Newspapers yesterday if he…

Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso can confirm his status as the rising star of coaching in tonight’s Europa League final, but he will come up against a wily old fox in Atalanta’s Gian Piero Gasperini. Alonso has rebuffed advances from former clubs Liverpool and Bayern Munich to remain in charge of Leverkusen after leading the club to their first Bundesliga title with an unprecedented unbeaten season. The German champions have not lost in 51 games across all competitions and could wrap up a remarkable treble in two finals this week. Leverkusen are huge favourites to see off second-tier Kaiserslautern in the German Cup final on Saturday. But they face a much trickier task in Dublin against an Atalanta side who could also achieve the greatest season in their history. A provincial…

Marcus Rashford paid for his poor season as the Manchester United forward was left out of England boss Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 yesterday. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and Chelsea skipper Reece James were among the other big names to miss out on the squad that must be trimmed to a maximum of 26 before the tournament in Germany begins. Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton is rewarded for the Eagles’ brilliant end to the Premier League season with his first call-up. Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Liverpool duo Jarell Quansah and Curtis Jones are the other uncapped players selected with Southgate short of defensive options. England face Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 3 and Iceland four days later before jetting off for Germany, where they are one of…

WITH the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup a little over three months away, the Proteas women will look to turn their ship around following what was a poor summer in the shortest format of the game. South Africa played in five T20 series last season – away to Pakistan Australia and at home against New Zealand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka – and did not win a single series. This is a season after the side became the first senior Proteas team to reach a World Cup final when they played Australia in the T20 World Cup decider in Newlands last year. The question is: how did the side regress so much? “Making the World Cup final at home was very special for us. “Bringing cricket to South Africa was a…