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Bang Showbiz Although Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are going through a divorce, they have remained amicable and Kanye has splurged R70 million on the house across the street from Kim. The former couple – who have four children together – have remained friendly and Kanye has splurged R70 million on the property in Hidden Hills California, in order to remain close to his family. Kanye, 44, paid R6.5m more than the asking price so he could purchase the home directly across from where Kim lives with their children North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2. Kim, 41, and Kanye previously agreed to seek joint legal custody of the children in their divorce, with a source explaining: “Kim wants Kanye to be a big part of the kids’…

Bang Showbiz REESE Witherspoon has led the tributes to Jean-Marc Vallée following his sudden death. According to Deadline, it is believed that the 58-year-old director – who was “a fitness fanatic and a teetotaller” – died after a heart attack at his cabin outside Quebec City in Canada on Christmas Day, and Reese is among the many stars who have shared their shock and sadness. She posted a picture of herself with her Wild and Big Little Lies director on Instagram and wrote: “My heart is broken. My friend. I love you.” Shailene Woodley posted: “I am in shock. Complete and utter shock. My f****** god death is the worst. But I guess somehow I know you will turn it into a grand adventure, one for the books. One I…

Itumeleng Mafisa itumeleng.mafisa@inl.co.za THE African People’s Convention (APC) has snubbed a Christmas offer from the DA to become part of the “unholy coalition” government in the City of Johannesburg. Currently the DA is in bed with the FF+, Action SA the ACDP and the IFP. This coalition enables the DA to have a majority vote at council with a majority of 50 plus one. The Star has seen a leaked SMS conversation between Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse and the APC leader Themba Godi in which Godi outright snubs an invitation to be part of the coalition and sign a coalition agreement. The Star has seen the messages Phalatse had sent to Godi, where she says: “Good morning my leader. Merry Christmas to you and to your family. I tried calling…

AS TRIBUTES continue to pour in from across the globe for anti-apartheid and human rights activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu, quotes from the Nobel Peace Prize laureate will continue to inspire for many years to come. Tutu died on Sunday in Cape Town at the age of 90 following a long battle with prostate cancer. Here are some of Tutu’s most memorable quotes: n “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” n “My father always used to say: ‘Don't raise your voice, improve your argument.’” n “When the missionaries came to Africa, they had the Bible…

THERE have never been efforts to expound the readiness of young people in identifying their struggles and therefore their mission, particularly in the institutions of higher learning. We must visit important aspects of party reconfiguration and apply them in the EFF Student Command. There can be no revolution without legitimate, concretely configured and organised political theories and philosophies. The concept of party reconfiguration implies a reflection, study and research validation of the outcomes of the process itself, reconfiguration, of what is being reconfigured, in this case, our party, the EFFSC. The concept must be scientific and realistic. Party reconfiguration mean the scientific study and analysis of development regulatory elements, history, behavioural traits, leadership relations and party experiences. Every revolutionary party is guided by principles; ours remain that of dialectics. What…

West Ham United ended a three-game winless run, romping to a 4-1 win at struggling Watford in the Premier League yesterday. Emmanuel Dennis fired Watford, who had their last two games postponed, into a fourth-minute lead with a fine left-foot effort from the edge of the box, but Claudio Ranieri’s side were unable to build on their advantage. The Hammers pushed forward with intent and drew level in the 27th minute with a first-time drive from Tomas Soucek, who latched on to a through-ball from Jared Bowen. Two minutes later, Said Benrahma put the visitors ahead, drilling home after Michail Antonio had cut in from the left and slipped the ball into the Algerian’s path. David Moyes’ side thought they had a third through Bowen, but VAR spotted a foul…

sonia rao | The Washington Post Emily in Paris is back, for better or worse. The Netflix series premiered last year, to the horror of many who expected a light-hearted romp about a charming American working abroad in France for a year. Although the show adopted a cheery tone, its episodic happenings evoked the sort of anxiety this writer most associates with watching Adam Sandler make one questionable decision after another in Uncut Gems, a protracted heart attack of a film. Marketing executive Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) is not as charming as she is undeservedly audacious, so sure her croissant-fuelled perception of French people is authentic and therefore worth upsetting the careful equilibrium of her boutique agency. Emily documents her (mis)adventures on Instagram, and we are to believe her…

Kristin Engel kristin.engel@inl.co.za A HIGH court ruling which immediately halted Shell’s seismic survey off the Wild Coast yesterday has been greeted with joy by environmental activists, community organisations, fishing communities and citizens. The Makhanda High Court’s ruling follows a hearing on December 17 by Judge Gerald Bloem after weeks of protests by activists over the impact of the survey on marine life as Shell sought to explore the ocean floor for oil and gas. Judge Bloem’s ruling has now halted that exploration with immediate effect. The application was brought by the Legal Resources Centre and Richard Spoor Attorneys on behalf of small-scale fishing and coastal communities in Amadiba, Dwesa-Cwebe, Port St Johns and Kei Mouth after the previous urgent interdict was denied. Despite the fact these coastal communities lived…

Bongani Nkosi bongani.nkosi@inl.co.za THE Rosemary Ndlovu case will be remembered by many for years to come. Ndlovu, a former police officer stationed in Tembisa, ordered hits on five relatives and a lover to collect their insurance payouts. She trended on Twitter every time she appeared in court. The Twitterati expressed disbelief one could be so greedy. In November in the South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, Judge Ramarumo Monama found Ndlovu guilty on six counts of murder. The relatives she ordered hits on were her sister Audrey Ndlovu, her nephews Mayeni Mashaba and Brilliant Mashego, her cousin Madala Homu and Zanele Motha, her niece. The lover was Maurice Mabasa, with whom she cohabited in Olifantsfontein, near Tembisa. She was also found guilty of defrauding insurance groups Clientele, One Life, Old Mutual…

Kristin Engel kristin.engel@inl.co.za THE story of a young mathematical genius from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape is heading to the silver screen with the production on Rocket Boy set to start filming in February next year. Wandile Molebatsi, Coal Stove Pictures executive producer, said his intention was to showcase the strength of African stories and help shape how global audiences perceived the prosperity of the continent through the heart-warming tale of Siyabulela Xuza. A young black scientist, innovator and Harvard engineering graduate, Xuza won the Order of Mapungubwe in Silver for developing a low-cost form of rocket fuel. The film will document the obstacles he overcame and victories he attained to realise his remarkable list of achievements. A statement from the Presidency said Xuza received his award for his excellent…

MOHAMED SAEED | Pietermaritzburg I REMEMBER Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, affectionately known as the “Arch”, the anti-apartheid hero, the Nobel laureate, the moral conscience, religious cleric and social activist, for his clear moral and unbiased position on Palestine. We must honour his legacy of speaking truth to power and his life by continuing the fight against apartheid Israel, the occupation of Palestine, against politicians who abused their power, poverty, unemployment, corruption, oppression, injustices, human rights abuses and immorality. South Africans must strengthen and live by his famous phrase “rainbow nation”, a dream of Tutu’s to see South Africans of various cultural, racial, religious or ethnic groups co-exist in peace and unity. My condolences to Mama Leah and the Tutu family on his passing.…

Our nation has been thrust into mourning with the unexpected news of the passing of a beloved South African icon, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu. On behalf of the IFP, I extend our deepest condolences to the family, to the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, and to all South Africans. Archbishop Tutu served his country with the utmost commitment. He was a man of faith and strong convictions who sought freedom for the oppressed. His contribution to the liberation Struggle will forever be honoured in the telling of history, and his pursuit of reconciliation between black and white will stand as his life’s testimony. As we grieve this great loss, Archbishop Tutu will be honoured for his humanity, his compassion and his capacity for forgiveness. He represented exactly what…

Stuart Hess stuart.hess@inl.co.za Temba Bavuma, who top scored for South Africa with 52 in an otherwise dismal first-innings display by the hosts, refused to throw in the towel despite the Proteas being in a precarious position heading into the fourth day of the first Test against India. The tourists lead by 146 runs with nine second-innings wickets in hand on a SuperSport Park pitch that is gradually showing signs of inconsistent bounce. “We need to play with the same kind of intensity we showed (Tuesday) morning,” said the Proteas vice-captain. “What’s happened has happened … the first session on Wednesday will be super key.” South Africa bowled India out for 327, with Lungi Ngidi taking 6/71. However, the Proteas have struggled to raise their intensity through crucial phases of…

Chulumanco Mahamba chulumanco.mahamba@inl.co.za THE City of Joburg and the Anglican Diocese of Johannesburg will honour the life of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu with a series of events leading to the icon’s funeral. The city’s mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse, and the Anglican Church in Joburg hosted a media briefing yesterday to outline the memorial services and commemorative events leading to Tutu’s funeral in Cape Town this weekend. On Monday, South Africans and the world at large woke to the news of the passing of one of the last giants of the anti-apartheid movement at the age of 90. Phalatse extended her deepest condolences to Leah Tutu and the Tutu family and said that as the city mourned, its residents were taking stock of the role Tutu played in shaping the…

The New Year is an ideal time to put your critical goals into action. What better way to start 2022 than by learning about (and taking control of) an imperative aspect of your life – your financial situation? “Taking a look at your fiscal position or summarising where you are with your finances is the key first step to manage your financial situation in 2022 effectively,” says Carla Oberholzer, a debt adviser at DebtSafe. “It may appear intimidating at first, but I encourage you to acknowledge your fear and move past it, knowing what you will gain by conducting a thorough financial check.” Oberholzer offers pointers about taking charge of your finances. What will you achieve by getting an overview of your situation? When you take a detailed look at…

Anita Nkonki anita.nkonki@inl.co.za ALL congratulatory messages were flooding in Black Coffee’s social media accounts after he announced that his song Inkodlo Kamashimane would feature the newly released popular movie MatrixResurrections. The Grammy-nominated artist mentioned that the song had a profound meaning to him because it was made seven years ago as a dedication to his late father. He took to his social media accounts to share the news and express how humbled he was to be wrapping up this year with such stunning news. “Seven years ago after losing my father I made a song dedicated to him. “Humbled beyond belief to be wrapping up 2021 with this song, Inkodlo Kamashimane, being featured in a new matrix movie. “RIP Shimane. God’s Very Own.” The song Inkodlo Kamashimane was taken from…

Thabile Mange | Mogale City WHEN Lesufi was appointed as education MEC, he introduced the online application for grades 1 and 8. The reason he went for this move was to avoid exclusion of black learners in white-dominated schools. The MEC’s plan was to extend the online application to other grades. It is yet to do so. Why? Lack of capacity? If I am not mistaken, the online application is its fifth year or so. Yet there are teething problems. Every year, parents complain about the system. But, no one, including Lesufi, gives them an ear. Many learners, who are going to Grade 1 and Grade 8, are yet to be placed. Parents do not know when and where their children will be placed. How do they budget…

“Yippee!” This phrase was part of the last email I received from Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. It was written in response to some news that I’d shared with him about one of our sons who he affectionately referred to as his “high fivers”, since that’s how they’d got to know each other by simply exchanging high fives. It was utterly typical of the most euphoric Christian I’ve ever known. The archbishop and I met in person shortly after South Africa transitioned into democracy and was restored to the Commonwealth. It was at a service in Westminster Abbey in 1994 where the Arch had preached at his most irrepressible. I doubt those present anticipated that there would be so much laughter. For years, the Arch would joke that I had tried…

Stuart Hess stuart.hess@inl.co.za Well, Proteas captain Dean Elgar did say India’s bowling unit was their primary weapon for this series. At 32/4 midway through an extended second session yesterday, he probably hated being proved right. The Indians did not need a session or a change of ends to find success. They came, they bowled and they conquered to dismiss the hosts for 197, having reached 327 earlier. The visitors have finished day three on 16/1, which gives them a lead of 146. Elgar was already removing his gear by the time the first over had ended, flummoxed by Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance. That immediately wrested away the home team’s momentum after Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada had caused India to lose seven wickets for 55 runs in the first 90 minutes…

Ashfak Mohamed ashfak.mohamed@inl.co.za What went right ONE of the best moments of the year for South African athletics came at the World Relays in Silesia, Poland in early May. The men’s 4x100m team brought glory to Mzansi with a dramatic victory in the final, where they pipped Brazil, who were later disqualified. Italy were promoted to the silver medal, and Japan were handed the bronze. Team SA had endured a marathon journey to travel to Poland, totalling over 30 hours, while they also had to go through a few Covid tests before the competition started. But it was all worth it in the end. Akani Simbine and Gift Leotlela were the heroes in the final. Thando Dlodlo got out of the blocks as quickly as he could on a cold,…