Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber didn’t know what to expect on Feb. 8 when he walked through the doors of Michael’s Wine Cellar, but the look of shock on his face said it all when, after giving his son Michael Klauber a hug, he turned around to find 70 of his loved ones ready to celebrate his 90th birthday with him. Klauber’s closest family and friends gathered to surprise him with the party, which had two themes that are close to his heart: South Africa and the Monkey Bar from his former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
Category: South Africa
.com | Sanral, City of Cape Town to co-operate after tolls judgment
The City of Cape Town and Sanral on Sunday affirmed their willingness to work together after the roads agency lost a court appeal over tolls for the N1 and N2 highways. “The City is willing to partner with Sanral and provide some of the funding for the necessary projects,” said Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille.
.com | Time for the Da MP’s to place their bodies on the line
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.com | Smart ID Card – The real criteria
After queuing for 4h30 at Home Affairs in Malmesbury, I was told by an Official and then the Manager that even though I was born in SA, I don’t qualify for a Smart ID card as my parents were not born here. Online Smart-Card ID criteria makes no mention of this The Manager could not and would not provide me with any paperwork to prove this requirement.
South Africa: Brawls break out during Zuma’s State of the…
Brawls have broken out inside South Africa’s parliament after opposition MPs were thrown out of the chamber during President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address. Zuma was repeatedly stopped from speaking by opposition members, notably those from the radical Economic Freedom Fighters Party and its firebrand leader Julius Malema.
.com | Parents, pupils claim racism at Roodepoort school
The Gauteng education department will on Friday visit a Roodepoort high school following complaints from parents that teachers allegedly called their children monkeys, devils, and assholes. “My children told me to take them out of that school, they told me that they were called monkeys and made to sit on the floor,” she claimed.
.com | Parents, pupils claim racism at Roodepoort school
The Gauteng education department will on Friday visit a Roodepoort high school following complaints from parents that teachers allegedly called their children monkeys, devils, and assholes. “My children told me to take them out of that school, they told me that they were called monkeys and made to sit on the floor,” she claimed.
.com | Government ‘deeply distressed’ by Life Esidimeni deaths – Zuma
Cape Town President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday that government is “deeply distressed” by the death of 94 psychiatric patients who were transferred from Life Esidimeni to various NGOs last year. “Mentally ill patients are some of the most vulnerable members of society, who need protection from the state itself and society as a whole,” Zuma said at the State of the Nation Address.
.com | Government ‘deeply distressed’ by Life Esidimeni deaths – Zuma
Cape Town President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday that government is “deeply distressed” by the death of 94 psychiatric patients who were transferred from Life Esidimeni to various NGOs last year. “Mentally ill patients are some of the most vulnerable members of society, who need protection from the state itself and society as a whole,” Zuma said at the State of the Nation Address.
South African MPs brawl with security guards in parliament
‘THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!’ Furious Donald Trump tweets that he’ll appeal San Francisco court’s ruling as judges unanimously REFUSE to reinstate his travel ban Shocking moment 18-year-old serial offender is shot dead a fraction of a second after pointing his gun at a cop Hillary Clinton was ‘replaced on Vogue cover by Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner after election loss’ as fashion bible reveals it will cover Melania Trump moving forward Alexa really IS everywhere: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos admits he has installed smart AI speakers in every room in his house Driver dies after his semi-truck is blown off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel by 40mph winds into the frigid waters below Mother-of-two is charged in child pornography case involving an ex-firefighter who dressed as clown for kid-safety program Married couple arrested after ‘targeting two of their 16-year-old daughter’s … (more)
How to get an airline to compensate you – even when it doesn’t have to
When a carrier says a delay or cancellation is caused by circumstances beyond its control, you can still appeal to government regulations, empathy or its own customer-service guarantees to get it to do the right thing. Gerrard Hattfield knows what that’s like.
Ikea announces collaboration with designers from 7 African countries
If you haven’t noticed, everybody’s favorite purveyor of affordable Scandi-cool furniture and home goods has been covering a lot of new ground lately. Indeed, within the last two years, Swedish retailer Ikea has unveiled everything from collections inspired by Brazil and India , to a line of wireless charging products , to a boundary-pushing project with British designer Tom Dixon-that is all in addition to a new P.S. collection full of unconventional ideas.
Scuffling, heckling in South African parliament
Fistfights broke out in South Africa’s National Assembly on Thursday as opposition lawmakers protesting President Jacob Zuma were dragged out of the chamber during his annual State of the Nation address. Zuma’s address was delayed by 90 minutes as the Economic Freedom Fighters and other political parties disrupted the proceedings in Cape Town.
Gordhan calls for mining industry rethink
South Africa Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Tuesday urged mining companies in Africa to empower the youth and re-skill their workers to counter the adverse effects of technology, while ensuring that they mined commodities sustainably. Gordhan said technology in mining, especially the advent and subsequent takeover by robots and artificial intelligence, was threatening to wipe out at least five million jobs in the industry in the next few years.
Gordhan calls for mining industry rethink
South Africa Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Tuesday urged mining companies in Africa to empower the youth and re-skill their workers to counter the adverse effects of technology, while ensuring that they mined commodities sustainably. Gordhan said technology in mining, especially the advent and subsequent takeover by robots and artificial intelligence, was threatening to wipe out at least five million jobs in the industry in the next few years.
Blade shearing champ hones skills ahead of world championships
South African blade shearer Mayenzeke Shweni, current world champion, has been honing his craft on an Orepuki farm ahead of the World Shearing Championships in Invercargill from February 8-11. A world champion South African shearer has been quietly honing his craft in a Southland woolshed ahead of the World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Invercargill this week.
Bondi Rescue star Anthony Glick, 22, is a photographer
Not just a pretty face: Meet the Bondi Rescue star, 22, whose stunning images of beaches and beyond are being snapped up worldwide Glick first started taking photos of the beach on his iPhone – but his passion grew so he bought a camera A talented self-taught photographer has revealed how his love for photography started at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach when he picked up his phone to take a snap of the breathtaking scenery. That was five years ago and lifeguard Anthony Glick, 22, who is one of the stars in hit TV show Bondi Rescue – has been obsessed with capturing the perfect picture ever since, combining his love for the sun and surf with his passion for photography.
NZ’s Wagner doubtful for SA Tests
Wellington: New Zealand paceman Neil Wagner is doubtful for next month’s home Test series against South Africa after fracturing a finger in his bowling hand in a domestic match on Wednesday. The left-arm paceman, 30, suffered the injury while fielding a ball off his own bowling during a match for the Otago Volts.
Nu-Metro opens 4DX cinema in Menlyn Park next week
The multi-sensory cinema, 4DX opens at Nu Metro Menlyn Park on Friday 10 February 2017. This is the fourth such cinema for the group; the others being at Nu Metro V&A Waterfront , The Pavilion and Hyde Park .
.com | Creating a private prosecutions unit ‘arrogant’ – ANCWL
Most of the country can expect rain on Friday, except in the Western Cape and along the West Coast of the Western and Northern Cape. Cape Town The Constitution is being exploited by “opportunistic anti-transformation agents”, the ANC Women’s League has said in reaction to AfriForum establishing a private prosecutions unit under Gerrie Nel.
.com | Soldier hands himself over after Durban shooting spree – police
Most of the country can expect rain on Friday, except in the Western Cape and along the West Coast of the Western and Northern Cape. Durban A soldier who allegedly went on a shooting spree in Durban earlier this week, killing one person and injuring another three, has handed himself over, KwaZulu-Natal police said on Friday.
.com | Henri van Breda set to go on trial in March
Murder accused Henri van Breda is to go on trial late in March, it emerged in the Western Cape High Court on Friday morning. During court proceedings it was heard that all pre-trial steps had been completed and the case was postponed to March 27 for the commencement of his trial.
Researchers confirm ‘lost continent’ below Mauritius
Indian Ocean topography shows the location of the East African island nation of Mauritius, where researchers have verified the location of a ‘lost continent.’ Brandie Weikle is a senior writer for CBC News based in Toronto.
The big gigs: Dawes, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
The locally adored L.A. band that gave us such great soul-twang singalongs as “When My Time Comes” and “That Western Skyline” on its 2009 debut ditched the rootsier sound and piled on a lot of rock polish for its fifth album, “We’re All Gonna Die,” offering echoes of ’80s Don Henley and even Night Ranger. It’s not all as bad as the inane single “When the Tequila Runs Out,” but it does cast doubt on the quartet’s typically solid live show this time out.
At least 94 psychiatric patients died of negligence in South Africa last year
At least 94 psychiatric patients died of negligence in South Africa last year after they were moved from a licensed home to unregistered facilities, the health ombudsman said on Wednesday, sparking public outrage. About 1,300 psychiatric patients were moved from a unit of the Life Healthcare Group to charities during last year in a cost-cutting bid by the health department in Gauteng province, the commercial hub where Johannesburg and Pretoria are located.
Soon You Could Buy Shares in Nando’s
Nando’s Group, the South African fast-food company known for its spicy chicken and fries, is considering an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. Nando’s is speaking to advisers and is in the early stages of planning a share sale, the people said, asking not to be identified as the deliberations are private.
.com | Milo the police dog praised for making drug bust
Mbombela Milo the police dog was praised for helping sniff out drugs with an estimated street value of nearly R1 million, during a case being heard in the Nelspruit Regional Court. Sergeant Johannes van der Westhuizen, of the Kaapmuiden police station, told the court this week that the drugs were hidden in the back of an Opel Corsa bakkie driven by Swazi national, Sipho Velekhaya Simelane.
Kim Hughes: 23 facts about Australian cricket’s Golden Boy
Born January 26, 1954, Kim Hughes had started off on a high. Thanks to Kerry Packer’s intervention, captaincy was thrust upon him in only his 11th Test, but he was snubbed by the senior members once they were back from World Series cricket.
Fossil hunting between the towns of Sutherland and Fraserburg
The history of science abounds with stories about discoveries made by chance. One of the most famous cases, involves French physicist Antoine Henri Becquerel , who accidentally discovered radioactivity by leaving a piece of granite on photographic paper in a drawer of his desk.
.com | Terror-accused twins back in court
Terror-accused twins Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie are expected back in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. The twins were arrested in July during raids in Newclare and Azaadville on the West Rand.
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa Is Not Going to Be President – Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema has weighed in on the ANC succession debate ahead of the ruling party’s 54th national elective conference in December. Malema was speaking to journalists at the EFF headquarters in Johannesburg following the freedom fighters’ plenary meeting at the weekend.
Protesters rally worldwide in solidarity with Washington march
Hundreds of thousands of people in the United States and around the world are set to join marches Saturday to raise awareness of women’s rights and other civil rights they fear could be under threat under Donald Trump’s presidency. The key focus of the day will be the Women’s March on Washington, which organizers say could attract a quarter of a million participants.
India vs England, 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli vs Jake Ball and other key battles
It is a do-or-die situation for England as they face hosts India in the second One-Day International of the three-match series on Thursday. India, banking on the batting brilliance of Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav , registered victory in a high-scoring game at Pune as they chased down 351 to gain the lead in the series.
South Africa Scrambles as $10.3 Billion in Welfare Threatened
South Africa’s government, set to miss a deadline to appoint a new distributor of welfare grants worth about $10.3 billion a year to more than 17 million people, asked aspirant bidders to an information session as the end of a contract with Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc. looms. The South African Social Security Agency, which oversees the monthly payment system, took the first step toward appointing a new distributor at the session in Pretoria on Jan. 13. It’s likely to take several more months to choose a winner, which will then have to put the necessary payment systems in place.
AB de Villiers has dismissed suggestions he might be about to retire from Test cricket
AB de Villiers insists he has no intention of retiring from Test cricket, but admits he will need to manage his workload with his main priority now to try and help South Africa win the 2019 World Cup. De Villiers has not played a Test match for almost a year while his most recent one-day international appearance for South Africa was last June, with the Proteas superstar having been sidelined by an elbow injury.
Australia’s Marsh out of Pakistan ODIs with shoulder injury
Australia’s fast bowling all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the one-day international series against Pakistan with a shoulder injury, the country’s cricket board said on Sunday. Marsh has had problems with his right shoulder, which has restricted his bowling ability, and he pulled up sore after Australia’s six-wicket loss against Pakistan in Sunday’s second one-day international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka LIVE Streaming: Watch SA v SL 3rd Test, Day 3 live telecast online
Sri Lanka resume Day Three of the third and final Test against South Arica at 80 for 4, still trailing South Africa by 346 runs, at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Skipper Angelo Mathews and his deputy Dinesh Chandimal are at the crease unbeaten on 11 and 3 respectively.
Amla feels scoring runs more important than the occasion
Johannesburg : Hashim Amla marked his 100th Test match with a century on Thursday, then said scoring runs after a lean period was more important than the occasion. Amla was unbeaten on 125 after he and JP Duminy put South Africa in command as they reached 338 for 3 at the close on the first day of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Wanderers Stadium.
Highlights: Amla lights up 100th Test, umpire’s ball-tampering and others
What is new? Hashim Amla finds form. He also becomes the eighth cricketer to score a hundred in his 100th Test.
Sudanese opposition group says U.S. work to maintain Bashir’s regime
The opposition National Consensus Forces Saturday accused the United States of leading an international plot through the African Union mediator Thabo Mbeki to maintain the regime of President Omer al-Bashir. The alliance of left parties which comprises the Sudanese Communist Party and several small groups rejects the ongoing efforts by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel for a negotiated settlement to end the war and achieve democratic reforms in Sudan.