Cape Argus 2021-12-24

SHRILL S3 M-NET, DSTV CHANNEL 101, 10.30PM It is an eventful and emotional series finale to this sharp, witty comedy. The Thorn staff hears rumours that the paper has been sold. WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS S3 SHOWMAX Based on the 2014 cult movie, the fiendishly funny vampire mock-doc is back with a threat of retribution and a whole new job description for Staten Island’s oldest and most inept housemates. THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY SHOWMAX A searing indictment of big pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates. With the help of whistleblowers, newly leaked documents, exclusive interviews, sobering testimony from victims of opioid addiction, and access to behind-the-scenes investigations, Gibney’s exposé posits that drug companies are in…

The Washington Post The Witcher, Netflix’s fan-favourite fantasy show starring Henry Cavill as a brooding monster hunter, returned for its second season last Friday, and, once again, everyone is talking about Geralt of Rivia. The show’s return takes place on the heels of the devastating Battle of Sodden Hill, where the antagonistic Nilfgaardian empire was defeated amid its quest to take over the Continent. Season 2 revolves around Geralt’s efforts to protect his “child surprise”, Ciri (Freya Allan) from a growing cast of enemies including Nilfgaard’s lingering threats, a vengeful demon and monsters mysteriously emerging from monoliths. Ciri was bound to Geralt by the “law of surprise” promise her father Duny (Bart Edwards) made to the witcher for saving his life. The repayment, according to tradition, required Duny to…

Mwangi Githahu mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za A WESTERN Cape High Court judge has granted Mouille Point restaurant, the Butcher Shop and Grill’s application for leave to appeal her judgment against it on the issue of rental remission, to a full bench of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). The original case centred around the question whether a commercial tenant is entitled to withhold payment of rental to the landlord payable in terms of a lease agreement during the period of national lockdown. It also looked at whether such a tenant is entitled to claim a rental remission as a result of the legislative restrictions caused by the imposition of the regulations. In the judgment she delivered on November 19, Acting Judge Mas-Udah Pangarker dismissed the restaurant’s counter application for rental remission with costs…

Nomalanga Tshuma nomalanga.tshuma@inl.co.za HUMANITARIAN organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) has once again come to the rescue of the vulnerable and less fortunate families by donating much-needed home starter kits to 400 Neder Park residents who lost their homes in a fire last week. GOTG spokesperson Ali Sablay said: “We are here today to bring joy and happiness to the people of Drommedaris who faced a bleak Christmas after their homes burned down last week. Today we are officially handing over building materials so that on Christmas these families will have a roof over their heads. “We will also be providing each family with a food hamper, and other essential items to sustain them throughout the festive period. We would also like to thank the South African public who came…

Kristin Engel kristin.engel@inl.co.za THREE suspected poachers have been arrested, and their vessel seized for allegedly harvesting dozens of live West Coast rock lobsters in the restricted zone of the Table Mountain National Park’s Marine Protected Area (TMNP MPA). The Sea, Air and Mountain (Seam) special operations rangers together with SANParks’ marine unit rangers and the City’s law enforcement assisted the operation that saw over 200 of the lobsters returned to the ocean. SANParks spokesperson Lauren Clayton said this was a planned operation to conduct vessel inspections within the TMNP MPA and they prepared their deployment with all the resources they would require should they encounter a non-compliance matter during the operation. “As a conservation management authority, we find the illegal harvesting of any marine living resource hugely concerning as…

Nomalanga Tshuma nomalanga.tshuma@inl.co.za AHEAD of the Christmas Day long weekend, police and local law enforcement have cracked down on gang activity and illegal guns. In Pelican Park, metro police officers arrested a 30-year-old suspect for the possession of an illegal firearm on Wednesday evening. The suspect was apprehended by officers during a joint operation by the gang and drug task teams in New Horizon, Pelican Park. Metro police spokesperson Ruth Solomons said: “Members of the gang and drug task teams were conducting a joint operation with SAPS when they heard a gunshot. Upon investigation, officers found a male in the roadway holding a CZ pistol with three live rounds of ammunition. The 30-year-old suspect was detained at Grassy Park police station.” Meanwhile, in Kraaifontein police arrested six suspects for the…