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Africa needs ‘one tech product’ to win the global tech challenge

The continent and the surrounding countries lack that unique product or service by which the region can be known, writes Wesley Diphoko Continents and countries that have dominated the technology landscape are known for producing one product or service very well. Japan has been known for producing electronic devices for decades. Think cameras, most of them came from Japan and mainly from Asia. Germany is well known for producing well-engineered products. Think about some of their car brands. Switzerland has been known for producing quality watches. As Africa becomes more active in the technology sector, there’s a silent debate about products that are coming out of these tech ecosystems. The dominating debate, however, tends to focus on the nature of the technology ecosystems. In South Africa, Cape Town is…

Africa needs ‘one tech product’ to win the global tech challenge

Africa has ambitious goals for 2063: plans for outer space hold the key to success

Agenda 2063 is the AU’s long-term framework for socio-economic development, regional integration and the preservation of history and culture. The agenda has 15 flagship projects. These have been identified as necessary for meeting the continent’s aspirations. They are wide-ranging and include constructing a network of high-speed trains, ending violence and creating continental financial institutions. But, in my view, the core of Agenda 2063 is the Africa outer space programme. It has direct or indirect impacts on the other flagship programmes. The outer space programme seeks to enable Africa to obtain maximum benefits from space science, technology and applications. It focuses on Earth observation, meteorology, satellite communication, satellite navigation and astronomy. Outer space therefore needs the attention of the AU. However, at the executive council’s 40th session in February last year,…

Africa has ambitious goals for 2063: plans for outer space hold the key to success

SA’s economic toolkit needs regulatory as well as developmental and interventionist measures

IN THE mix of debates that consider the viability of Eskom as a state-owned enterprise should be the role of administered prices. Administered prices are prices that, in the consumer basket, are determined and under the control of state institutions, such as a regula- tory authority. For example, the National Energy Regulator as in the case of Eskom. Centrally planned states like the erstwhile communist Soviet Union, which followed the Marxist-Leninist philosophy at the time, relied on administered pricing mechanisms. However, administered prices are not confined to socialist countries. They are also prevalent in capitalist market economies like the US or in Europe. In these countries, rent and food items fall under the rubric of administered prices. Administered prices serve an important role of ensuring that they cushion society against…

SA’s economic toolkit needs regulatory as well as developmental and interventionist measures

Will SA’s version of the ‘Great Resignation’ lead to a boom in SMEs?

THE “Great Resignation”, which refers to the global upsurge in voluntary resignations amid the Covid-19 pandemic was coined by Professor Anthony Klotz from Mays Business School in May last year. The trend has risen to prominence throughout the US, where almost 50 million Americans quit their jobs last year alone. Another trend, however, has been developing in tandem with the mass resignations – there was a boom in the number of people starting new small businesses, which saw new business applications rise by 55 percent last year, when compared to the same period in 2019. The findings have led some experts to conclude that the flipside of the “Great Resignation” is a small business boom. But whether South Africa will follow suit is dependent on several factors that are unique…

Will SA’s version of the ‘Great Resignation’ lead to a boom in SMEs?

Blanket ban on SA scrap metal exports is not the answer and will boost crime, warn dealers

SCRAP metal dealers are aghast that the state is even considering banning the export of scrap to curb the rampant theft of copper, rail and aluminium infrastructure, which is costing government-owned entities in the region of R7 billion and having an overall impact on the economy in excess of R187bn per year. Scrap dealers contacted this week said impositions on the industry by the state were a perfect recipe for disaster as most scrap collectors lived on the breadline and they would have little alternative, but to resort to crime if their main source of livelihood was cut off. This as South Africa suffers the worst unemployment rate in the world. “There are different types of copper: that from demolished houses, old motors, geysers, auctions of municipal properties, scrap cars…

Blanket ban on SA scrap metal exports is not the answer and will boost crime, warn dealers

‘High maintenance’ a red flag: women expected to shrink themselves

The term “high-maintenance” is part of everyday speech, and usually refers to a woman who places a high value on her personal image, wants or needs. Often uttered within the context of dating, the implication is the woman in question is too much hard work; an easier, more relatable mate would be preferred. Rarely, if ever, do we come across the term “high-maintenance man”. On dating apps, users make split-second decisions, relying on profile pictures to guide them. In my research into dating apps and heterosexual matches, I found men sought to portray themselves as handsome, muscular – tanned, even – in their profile shots to attract more matches. Conversely, women sought to portray themselves against a cultural idea. Women looked to develop profiles which conveyed them as “not high-maintenance”.…

‘High maintenance’ a red flag: women expected to shrink themselves

All you need to know about nootropic drinks

Most people start their day with a cup of coffee. There is just something about the slightly bitter yet rich flavour of a good cup of coffee that wakes you up and helps you face the day. However, sometimes coffee alone is just not enough and we need a little extra boost to stay focused and to get stuff done effectively, and that is where nootropic drinks come in. What are nootropics? The term was invented by Romanian psychologist and chemist Corneliu E Giurgea, who in 1972 used it as a “catch-all” to describe brain productivity enhancers. Giurgea set out criteria that a substance needs to meet in order to be called a ‘nootropic’. Basically, the substance must enhance memory and the ability to learn, protect the brain from chemical…

All you need to know about nootropic drinks

5 wet-hair mistakes that might be damaging your locks

We go to lots of trouble to take care of our tresses, from using organic, sulphate-free shampoos, to getting hair spas every fortnight to doing DIY hair masks to get shiny, flowing hair. But there is one big mistake that we almost always overlook. Most of the time we come out after washing our hair and start combing to detangle it. If this is you, then you are causing serious damage to your hair. Hair follicles are the weakest when they are wet, and combing them at this point will not only break them but lead to dry and dull hair. Here is some advice from hair expert Dr Blossom Kochhar on how to remedy the wet hair mistakes we make. Combing wet hair Rather brush your hair before you…

5 wet-hair mistakes that might be damaging your locks

The Dubai Porta Potty trend ‘uncovers depravity of society’

Many people woke up to the long weekend with an unusual topic trending on Twitter. Those brave enough to click on the various links to Dubai Porta Potty instantly regretted their decision. Without going into too much detail, the disgusting viral trend refers to a phenomenon where female influencers and Instagram models receive messages from wealthy men in Dubai who want to pay them thousands of dollars to defecate on their faces. This is according to various media reports. Although the videos, which have now been removed from social media, haven’t been verified, they prompted a Dubai native to come forward and express his misgivings about the explicit content. In his TikTok post, @ebrahim_ka quoted an Instagram model: “All rich men in Dubai fly girls out to do this.…

The Dubai Porta Potty trend ‘uncovers depravity of society’

How to style the perfect Mother’s Day table

Happy Mother’s Day! Today is a special day for most mothers, while it’s a frantic day of last minute shenanigans for the children. Still not sorted for the big Mother’s Day lunch or dinner? We’ve got you. Whether you choose to have a festive alfresco lunch, a smart high tea, or a brunch with all the trimmings, this is one of those days where going all out is a must. We think dressing the table is as important as the food in setting the scene for a stylish and memorable get-together. So below, the head culinary artists at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa share a few tips on how to style the perfect Mother’s Day table. Keep it soft When setting the table, keep it soft. This is really…

How to style the perfect Mother’s Day table

Somizi straddles a fine line between the truth and cheap shots

In a he-said-he said situation involving two public figures, where one is relatively more famous than the other, who do you believe? Generally, you side with the one you like more. After all, it’s hearsay without concrete evidence. Last year, Mohale Motaung opened a can of worms when he made startling allegations of abuse against his estranged spouse, Somizi Mhlongo. At the time, the gender-based violence statistics were at an intolerable level and Mzansi was thin-skinned when it came to the subject. This, of course, didn’t bode well for Somizi or his career. He was not only vilified but ostracised, albeit briefly. Beyond releasing a statement, vetted by his legal counsel, the superstar kept mum as his radio and TV commitments, among others, ground to a halt. The threat of…

Somizi straddles a fine line between the truth and cheap shots

Reasons to see ‘Shining Girls’

There are two reasons to watch Shining Girls: it is based on the novel by South African author Lauren Beukes and it boasts incredibly intense and nuanced performances by Elisabeth Moss, Wagner Moura and Jamie Bell. This murky thriller looks into an investigation of a serial killer by hard-nosed journalist Dan (Moura). Aside from the fact that his gut instinct is telling him there’s a huge story here, Dan also needs to redeem himself with his editor after falling off the wagon on the job. He believes that there is more to the death of a young woman after her body is discovered in the city’s sewer. And he knows he’s on the right track when the Sun Times’s archivist Kirby Mazrachi (Moss) admits to being a survivor of the…

Reasons to see
‘Shining Girls’

The celebrities who understood Met Gala’s ‘Gilded Glamour’ brief

HAS the Met Gala peaked? I ask this because it seems like no one actually cares about what the event is about. The whole point of the Met Gala, is to commemorate the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibition. It’s a time to celebrate the fashion industry’s contribution to the art world. And anyone who scores an invite – which is difficult to get – is expected to go all-out and deliver a fashion masterpiece that leaves everyone in awe. But let’s be honest, when was the last time your jaw dropped after seeing a celebrity alight the famous steps of the Met? For many, it was in 2015 when Rihanna wore that now unforgettable creation by Guo Pei. It brought new eyes to the Met Gala and…

The celebrities who understood Met Gala’s ‘Gilded Glamour’ brief

With the Twitter deal, Elon Musk's ‘technoking’ title is no joke

If you're Elon Musk, it's good to be technoking. While that title – Musk's preferred one at Tesla – may sound like a joke, it's an apt term considering the scale at which he's operating, most recently in his $44 billion (R694bn) takeover of Twitter. And it also explains why Musk gives so many people the jitters: He's a private individual, but he's acting like a government. Much of the conversation around Musk's wealth and that of his fellow centibillionaires focuses on ranking them in relation to one another. But in the case of Twitter, different comparisons are more revealing. Musk's $44 billion deal for the social media company is 55 times the value of one of the tranches of aid the Biden administration sent to Ukraine to help fend…

With the Twitter deal, Elon Musk's ‘technoking’ title is no joke

Nduduzo Makhathini shines a spotlight on ubuntu

SOUTH African jazz musician Nduduzo Makhathini has dropped Amathongo, the second single off his most anticipated new album, In the Spirit of Ntu. In the Spirit of Ntu is Makhathini’s 10th studio album, set for release on May 27. It is also his second album to be released with Blue Note Records, in partnership with Universal Music Group Africa, and the very first release on the newly formed imprint Blue Note Africa. Commenting on the album, Makathini said: “Nguni people or even Bantu tribes take dreams seriously. “This is, of course, due to their Ntu cosmology that views the world in a triangle: the living, the living-dead (ancestors) and the ones not yet born. “Thus dreams and rituals become a site for parallel existence in all three planes all at…

Nduduzo Makhathini shines a spotlight on ubuntu

Editor’s choice

Bling Empire (From Friday, May 13 on Netflix) We have been waiting for close to 18 months for Bling Empire to bless us with the lives of wealthy Asian- Americans and I hope it was worth the wait. The gang is back, joined by Rich Kids of Beverly Hills alum, Dorothy Wang. With her reality show experience (and her billionaire father’s wealth), she ruffles feathers in the group. There’s definitely drama we can look forward to. The Palace Papers by Tina Brown (From R250 on Loot.co.za) Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown has written another book about the Mountbatten-Windsors. It is an explosive inside story of the royal family over the last 20 years from Diana to William, Harry, Kate, Meghan, Andrew, Charles, Camilla, Diana … and Queen Elizabeth. Based…

Editor’s choice

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ doesn’t disappoint as beloved characters evolve and adapt

FILM: Downton Abbey: A New Era STARRING: Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Tuppence Middleton, Hugh Bonneville DIRECTOR: Simon Curtis From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the much-anticipated motion picture event, which reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’S newly inherited villa. Downton Abbey: A New Era tells a dramatic, emotional and moving story that fans cannot afford to miss. We see our favourite characters evolve and also learn more about how the family has adapted to the ever-changing times. Sharing the experience of watching Downton Abbey: A New Era with others in a cinema was wonderfully joyous. It is very difficult to review Downton Abbey: A New Era as a standalone or even as…

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ doesn’t disappoint as beloved characters evolve and adapt

The ugly side of beauty is exposed in ‘Savage Beauty’

With an A-list cast, a gripping narrative and a stellar Quizzical Pictures creative team, Netflix’s African series, Savage Beauty has “hit” written all over it. And I have no doubt that the show will be trending when it debuts on the streaming platform on Thursday. Ahead of the premiere, I scored an interview with Rosemary Zimu, Nthati Moshesh and John Ncamane, who shed light on their characters’ conflicts. To provide some context, the premise centres on Zinhle Manzini (Zimu), who is introduced as the new face of Bhengu Beauty in a PR campaign that goes horribly wrong. But the influential Bhengus are nothing if not resourceful. And Grace Bhengu (Moshesh) is a matriarch who detests negative publicity. She is all about maintaining the perfect public image. And Don Bhengu (Dumisani…

The ugly side of beauty is exposed in ‘Savage Beauty’

1st Mother’s Day for TV star

“The highest vibration of love,” was what first-time mum, actress Gugu Gumede felt holding her daughter. Gumede, of Uzalo fame, 30, gave birth two months ago. She said of her daughter, who she preferred not to name: “She has been a healer for me at a very difficult time and I am so grateful for that. It is still unbelievable that she is mine.” Gumede, who is the daughter of the late National Freedom Party leader, Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi, said today would be bitter-sweet for her as it was also the first Mother’s Day without her mum. “I used to go all out on Mother’s Day for my mother. It is quite emotional but I’m trying to be strong.” Gumede said that her late mother had longed for a second grandchild.…

1st Mother’s Day for TV star

Battle to conceive ends in joy

After 20 years of longing to hold a baby in her arms, a 52-year-old Zimbabwean woman is celebrating her first Mother’s Day. It took four uterine fibroid removal procedures, five rounds of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and one miscarriage, but Eleanor Mukura said her miracle baby was all worth it. “I first became aware of my fertility problems when it was discovered that I had fibroids which were preventing me from falling pregnant. I had them removed twice, and they grew back each time,” she said. “I was on the verge of making a final decision to have my uterus removed when one Sunday morning, I received an unexpected phone call.” The friend shared information about a fibroids removal procedure that she had undergone in Johannesburg, which could make it…

Battle to conceive ends in joy

Flowers, chocolates for gran, 106

Today 106-year-old Amartham Moodley will spend a quiet Mother’s Day at Kendra Gardens Retirement Home, indulging in some chocolates. The great-grandmother will spend time with her daughter, Dr Devi Rajab, who visits her mum daily. Rajab said they would have some cake together and she will play some carnatic music as well as some of her mum’s favourite classics. “When you sit with her and spend some time she slowly unpeels different stories and opens up. At 106 she is very much into herself. But I still discover some gems with her. She is very comfortable to sit in the sun. “She gets to connect with my sisters in Stellenbosch and Canada via video calls,” said Rajab. She said during her visits she takes little treats for her mom, like…

Flowers, chocolates for gran, 106

‘My mother, my best friend’

A mother’s all embracing, warm and safe love comes second to none. In the case of a Pietermaritzburg mother and daughter, who have grown to become best friends, even distance could not pierce their bond. Nontuthuko Mashimane, 38, believes that although mothers should be appreciated daily, Mother’s Day should be just as big of a deal as birthdays. As such, her mother Thandiwe Mashimane, 68, will receive five-star treatment today. Nontuthuko, an ethnomedicine practitioner, founder and owner of a nutrition and iridology (an alternative medicine technique) practice, said the pair shared a love for sport and that they both had accumulated a number of accolades from local and international ultra and trail marathons. “We do everything together, travel, go to the gym and shop together. We even have the same…

‘My mother, my best friend’

State capture noose tightens

NPA sets up task force to prioritise and co-ordinate cases THE DAY of reckoning is approaching for those implicated in state capture, the National Prosecuting Authority promised after part four of the Zondo Commission report was released to the Presidency last week. With the capture of power utility Eskom being the sole focus of the latest report, Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) is set to meet this week to scrutinise the issues of corruption and capture that were raised. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Scopa’s chairperson, said that they would be adopting the report at the meeting, and he was not prepared to speak about Eskom matters ahead of the meeting. However, NPA spokesperson advocate Mthunzi Mhaga said they had conducted investigations based on all four parts of the state capture…

Triplets for new mom’s birthday

MOTHER of triplets Sarika Surujballie is recuperating at Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital after her delivery on Wednesday, which was her 31st birthday. She is hoping for a Mother’s Day surprise from her husband, but her two sons and a daughter are all the gifts she ever wanted, as she had been trying to conceive for at least four years. “I am doing the best I have been since I gave birth. I am walking around and enjoying the babies,” Surujballie said. “The experience has been wonderful. It has been the best, but different from what I had thought it would be. Everything I had prepared my mind for is completely different, but in the best way possible.” The mother admitted she was slightly fearful when it was time to deliver…

Triplets for new mom’s birthday

Tongaat set to bear more months without running water

RESIDENTS of Tongaat were forced to bottle their hopes that water on tap would soon become a reality, ahead of Premier Sihle Zikalala’s visit to the area, yesterday. Tongaat’s regular supply of water was halted nearly a month after April’s heavy rains wrecked infrastructure at the area’s main sources. Since the outage, residents have relied solely on the eThekwini Municipality’s water tankers, but they complained the service was erratic and some people had to walk long distances, including the sick and elderly, for the supply of water. Zikalala was expected to deliver a good news message, instead he announced that it could take a further 30 days before the service could be restored. That did not go down well with residents who gathered at the local Belvedere Community Hall and…

Tongaat set to bear more months without running water

Consultant, 67, bags business admin doctorate

RECEIVING his doctorate in business administration at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s graduation ceremony last week, 67-year-old Garth Gaffley proved that senior business leaders are also keen to keep pace with the latest commercial trends. Gaffley is among 213 students receiving a doctorate, while a further 8 795 degrees will be conferred on students during UKZN’s rolling graduation ceremony, which began last Wednesday and ends on May 21. The ceremony, held at the Westville Campus’s Sports Centre, is the university’s first in-person graduation ceremony since 2019, when they were held virtually due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. About the occasion, Gaffley, who operates a digital transformation advisory and consulting business, said he was thrilled to receive his qualification after many years of hard work and sleepless nights. “I feel…

Consultant, 67, bags business admin doctorate

East3Route partnership gets a boost at Africa’s Travel Indaba

ONE of the big spin-offs to emerge from Africa’s Travel Indaba held at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre this week were the steps taken to revive the East3Route initiative. As a show of commitment to the project that has the potential to boost tourism and trade, especially after the economic devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, riots and floods, the participating partners signed a statement of intent on Thursday. The signatories included Vusi Mkhatshwa, Mpumalanga’s Economic Development and Tourism MEC, his KZN counterpart, MEC Ravi Pillay, Moses Vilakati, eSwatini’s Minister of Tourism, and Marco Vas Dos Anjos, the CEO of Tourism Authority Mozambique. East3Route was launched in September 2011, with KwaZulu-Natal being South Africa’s representatives, together with Mozambique and eSwatini. The Seychelles and the Mpumalanga province joined in…

East3Route partnership gets a boost at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Tourism graduates full of hope

With full confidence in their career paths despite the triple-threat employment challenge inflicted upon them by the Covid-19 pandemic, the July unrest and the recent provincial floods – six unemployed graduates served as ambassadors during the Africa Travel Indaba. After fulfilling their duties as interns for Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN), the graduates served as the eyes and ears of the police during the indaba while networking in the hope of gainful employment. Khajal Kramlall, a 28-year-old industrial psychology honours graduate, said she would not change her decision to pursue a career in human resources after serving in the HR department at TKZN. “I don’t regret my career choice. There are many opportunities. It has been on the slower side because of the pandemic and companies not wanting new employees, but it…

Tourism graduates full of hope

Dr Khoza is ready to lead UKZN

UKZN’S new chancellor has pledged to pursue excellence during his four-year tenure and to stop at nothing to create standards similar to those enjoyed at Ivy League institutions. Dr Reuel Khoza was appointed late last year and his tenure might not exceed two consecutive terms of office. He is the UKZN’s fourth chancellor following the resignation of former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng in April last year, before the end of his term. This will not be Khoza’s first time at the helm of an academic institution. Between 2007 and 2017 he served as chancellor of the University of Limpopo as well as Medunsa. His term with Medunsa ended in 2012. He has been described as a distinguished thinker and a change agent at the forefront of black economic empowerment. He…

Dr Khoza is ready to lead UKZN

Accommodation galore in this gem of an investment

In2assets will be auctioning a hotel in South Beach on May 19. The live, as well as online, sale will be at Mount Edgecombe Country Club. The building, on the corner of Palmer and Gillespie streets and on a 1 416m² stand has about 190 rooms and accommodation for 300 students. Accommodation includes rooms sleeping one to four people, either with their own bathrooms or sharing communal bathrooms. Other communal facilities include kitchens on each floor and a study, TV rooms and dining areas on the ground floor. There are also offices and storerooms. The building is serviced by brand-new lifts. The property has two ground-floor retail shops with street frontages. It is attached to the South Beach Shoprite Shopping Centre. It falls within the Urban Development Zone which aims…

Accommodation galore in this gem of an investment

Wake up to the sights and smells of the sea

Ian Wyles will be auctioning a sectional title beachfront unit in uMhlanga on May 31 at 11am. The live, as well as online, auction will be at The Oyster Box, uMhlanga. The sea-facing apartment is on the sixth floor of the Seashore development, at 32 Lagoon Drive. It has: Three bedrooms, main on suite. Guest bathroom. An entrance hall. Lounge and dining room. A large balcony with sea views. A storeroom. It comes with two covered parking spaces. The development has a communal pool and an access gate to the beach. It is close to schools, hospitals, shopping centres, beaches and other amenities, with easy access to the M4. “This spacious, modern beachfront unit is on prime Lagoon Drive, next to Edge of the Sea and Pearls,” says David Grossi,…

Wake up to the sights and smells of the sea

One in five farmers wants to leave

One out of every five farmers has indicated that they plan to exit the farming industry within the next decade owing to investment costs and financial constraints, according to a study. The observational research, conducted by Dr Kandas Cloete, found that the average farm producer who was likely to exit farming over the next decade was a third-generation individual with 26 years of experience and had a college or university degree. Cloete’s study focused on the decisions that producers expecting to exit farming would likely make regarding land use and occupation over the next 10 years. The research also revealed how these decisions could affect the agricultural system. The study predicted that producers currently aged 30 to 45 years were more likely to exit farming than those aged between 45…

One in five farmers wants to leave

Scandal rocks City HR office

ALLEGATIONS of “sex for jobs and promotion” have surfaced within the corridors of eThekwini Municipality's human resources offices, resulting in a senior employee resigning from work after sexual harassment complaints were levelled against him. The City Integrity and Investigation Unit (CIIU) was said to be investigating the sexual harassment complaints against the head in question who resigned abruptly when he was placed on suspension. The Sunday Tribune has established that at least five women employees from the City’s HR unit raised sexual harassment complaints against the manager in question. The HR official, whose name is known to this newspaper, was nearing retirement. An informant, who asked not to be named, confirmed the CIIU was investigating the matter after the victims lodged complaints. CIIU officials pounced on the alleged perpetrator’s office…

Abahlali baseMjondolo activist shot in cold blood

THE community and family of the slain Nokuthula Mabaso are still in shock after she was shot multiple times while she prepared a meal in front of her young children on Thursday. Speculation was rife that the 40-year-old Mabaso was shot dead because she witnessed the gunning down of Ayanda Ngila, a young leader in the eKhenana informal settlement in Cato Manor, near Durban. Mabaso apparently received death threats after the Ngila assassination on March 28. She is survived by her husband, Sibusiso Mhlongo, and four children. According to Abahlali baseMjondolo, Mabaso was part of the team that packaged food parcels they received as part of the movement’s food solidarity programme after the floods. Thapelo Mohapi, spokesperson for the movement, also believed Mabaso was assassinated because she was a state…

Abahlali baseMjondolo activist shot in cold blood

KZN man denies bestiality claims

FEARING for his safety, Vinolin Rajpaul, 24, has spoken out after rumours arose about his alleged involvement in acts of bestiality. He gave an exclusive interview to the Sunday Tribune this week claiming he was being framed, and that the accusations had traumatised him. A case of bestiality is being investigated by the Verulam branch of the SAPS. Rajpaul slammed the rumours, maintaining he was being victimised. “Someone is trying to sabotage me and bring me down by using my information to make it seem as if I am the person involved. It’s not me,” claimed Rajpaul. On May 1, the Sunday Tribune reported on the case following allegations a Phoenix resident had advertised his fetish for sexual intercourse with dogs and offered his services on an online site. Laurencia…

KZN man denies bestiality claims

Three more suspects set to be arrested for Gardee’s death

AFTER a breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Hillary Gardee, three more suspects are set to be arrested, Police Minister Bheki Cele said. Cele was speaking at Gardee’s funeral held in Mbombela in Mpumalanga yesterday. Gardee was the daughter of the EFF’s former secretary-general, Godrich Gardee. Cele revealed that Gardee’s murder involved four suspects, including a 39-year-old man who was arrested and taken into custody on Friday. The minister said her death could be related to both political and financial gain issues. He said the first suspect arrested had been set to walk down the aisle yesterday, but would make his first court appearance tomorrow. “We sent out the best team to deal with this case. That young woman was brutalised. She had a tough and bad last…

Three more suspects
set to be arrested for Gardee’s death

Doctors frustrated in bid to work in SA

A GROUP of doctors, who studied at overseas universities and hoped to practise medicine in their motherland, have accused the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) of frustrating and hindering their path to the local medical fraternity. Dr Kimira Rugnath and 93 others have lodged a class-action lawsuit in the Pretoria High Court against the HPCSA, the statutory body that regulates the health-care profession. The HPCSA is listed as the first respondent and the others are the Medical and Dental Professional Board (second respondent) and the Minister of Health. All 94 doctors are affiliated with the South African Internationally Trained Health Professionals Association (SAITHPA), the organisation advancing their integration fight. Two thorny issues formed the crux of the doctors’ court application. The first was the HPCSA’s rules, regulations and…

‘We want our children’s bodies’

AFTER searching for close to a month, a family living in Wushwini, KwaNgcolosi, near Hillcrest, have accepted that their three children are no longer alive. According to the Gumbi family, Lubanzi, 8, Asanda, 13, and Slindokuhle, 13, were washed away on April 11, at a time when heavy rains fell in various parts of KwaZulu-Natal. While they have accepted the fate of the children, the family felt the government and Umgeni Water could have done more to assist them in finding their bodies. Kwanele Gumbi, the children’s uncle, described the hopelessness of their search efforts: “With help from members of the community, we searched with our bare hands. Our searches yielded four bodies, but none were our missing children. “Food vouchers are being offered to us. That is not our…

‘We want our children’s bodies’

‘Facebook rapist’ burns to ashes in his jail cell

THE Department of Correctional Services this week failed to explain how the notorious “Facebook rapist” mysteriously set himself alight and burned to ashes in a solitary cell at Mangaung Correctional Centre, one of the two private prisons in South Africa. Sources from the Bloemfontein-based prison told Independent Media this week that Thabo Bester was put into solitary confinement against his will on April 29, and that his plea to be returned to his normal cell fell on deaf ears. And four days later Bester, who was serving a life sentence for the murder of Johannesburg model and car saleswoman Nomfundo Tyhulu, was found burned to ashes in the early hours of Tuesday morning. “Thabo complained to the prison management that there was a hit on him after he failed…

‘Facebook rapist’ burns to ashes in his jail cell

‘Corporate welfare state’ slur: Cosatu slams SA government

TRADE union federation Cosatu has slammed Cyril Ramaphosa’s government for running what it calls a corporate welfare state, leniently giving private sector companies unconditional corporate tax cuts at the expense of workers. “In our book, this administration is running a corporate welfare state and the people who are on welfare are South African corporations,” said Cosatu national spokesperson Sizwe Pamla. The remarks from the country’s biggest trade union follow disruptions at the May Day Rally in Rustenburg last week, where President Cyril Ramaphosa was prevented from delivering his address. Sibanye-Stillwater workers are believed to have been the boo-brigade that hindered the president’s address, and led to him being whisked away by his security personnel and aides. The protest was a result of National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Association…

Johnny Depp accused of violent sexual assault with a bottle

AQUAMAN actor Amber Heard broke down in tears on the witness stand on Thursday as she said ex-husband Johnny Depp had sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle and threatened to “f*****g kill” her shortly after the pair were married. Testifying in a widely watched defamation trial, Heard said she visited Depp in Australia a month after their wedding in 2015 when he was filming the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. On their first evening together, Heard said, a planned dinner at the house where Depp was staying evolved into an argument. Depp, who she said was drinking, pushed her against the refrigerator and held her by her throat. Heard said she broke free and retreated upstairs, returning later in her nightgown to find Depp still awake. She said…

Johnny Depp accused of violent sexual assault with a bottle

State capture Zondo commission report on Eskom adds to the ANC’s woes

Before the commission on state capture (the Zondo Commission) began its work, there were mixed emotions about it. Some were engulfed by euphoria about it and its prospects, others were sceptical about it. The latter group raised concerns on whether the commission would achieve its goals. Importantly, they were not convinced that it had been appointed with good intentions. Instead, they interpreted it as one of the means used to purge those who were associated with former president Jacob Zuma. With the benefit of hindsight, it has become clear that while certain truths have surfaced in this commission, it has had casualties whose names were never contemplated before the commission began its work. One of these earlier casualties was Nhlanhla Nene, who was the Minister of Finance. While the commission…

basic income grant Crumbs for the poor reflects ‘disdain for humanity’

The French Revolution brought a violent and absolute end to an epoch based on irrational beliefs of divinely anointed unaccountable rulers across some pretty eviscerated European states. Taxes were raised from the people to pay for the lavish lifestyle of the ruling class and their wars of acquisition. People’s hunger and starvation left the elites cold, satisfied as they were of their divine right to rule, to subjugate and to exploit. In the cries of the French revolutionaries for Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite are the seeds of fundamental human rights of people that informed the subsequent 1941 Atlantic Charter, the 1943 Africans Claims of the ANC, the 1948 UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the 1955 Freedom Charter and the 1996 Constitution of South Africa. The lesson for those who ignore…

cryptocurrency New financial opportunities beckon

For a long time, African countries have struggled with infrastructure problems, which have made financial services less accessible. Cryptocurrency could, therefore, be a good alternative to traditional banking in Africa, because this only requires a smartphone, says analyst Tim Fries. Interest in cryptocurrency, a form of digital currency, is growing steadily in Africa. Some economists say it is a disruptive innovation that will blossom on the continent. Cryptocurrency is not bound by geography because it is internet-based; its transactions are stored in a database called blockchain, which is a group of connected computers that record transactions in a ledger, in real time. According to Brookings, because cryptocurrency platforms bypass traditional banking services by introducing decentralised peer-to-peer lending services, they can help level the economic playing field and expand finance options…

cryptocurrency
New financial opportunities beckon

‘You can be free, but you will have to wait three years’

Last week, the military junta in Guinea said its transition back to civilian rule would probably take more than three years, a proposal likely to upset West Africa’s political bloc that has called for a swift return to constitutional order. Military leaders have snatched power in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea over the past two years, raising concerns of a backslide in democracy in West Africa that over the past decade had begun to shed its reputation as a “coup belt”, a Reuters report revealed. The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has imposed sanctions on Mali after military leaders proposed holding on to power until 2025, hammering its economy by shutting it off from regional trade and financial markets. Ecowas has given Mali 12-16 months to arrange democratic…

‘You can be free, but you will have to wait three years’

APC-led government has failed to keep its promises What hope is there for Nigeria post 2023 elections?

The race to the 2023 elections in Nigeria is becoming fiercer and tense. It has become the battle of the titans. The political gladiators are back on their familiar turf. The two major political parties: the governing All Progressive Congress (APC) and the People Democratic Party (PDP), parade an array of individuals seeking to secure their party’s nomination in the contest for the position of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nigerian citizens have little to no expectations, given the failed promises of the APC-led government since 2015, with excruciating pains. The populist “change” slogan of the APC that dislodged the 16-year rule of the PDP did not eventuate into any meaningful change but chains. Hence, the herculean task faced by those jostling for the Aso Rock Presidential…

APC-led government has failed to keep its promises
What hope is there for Nigeria post 2023 elections?

measles Global increase in cases likely driven by Covid

A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef warns that there could be a significant increase in the number of measles cases around the world. More than 17 000 cases have already been reported globally in January and February, an increase of nearly 80% from the 9 665 cases reported in the same period last year. The report cites low global vaccination rates in the past few years as the main driver of this increase. Given measles is a preventable disease, it’s worrying to see cases rising. Measles is a disease caused by infection by the measles virus, which is spread through respiratory droplets when a person with the virus coughs or sneezes. Symptoms can include fever, cough, red eyes and a rash. Measles is extremely contagious, and…

measles
Global increase in cases likely driven by Covid

Daughter of a Marcos regime general confronts painful past

I was 8 years old when the “people power” uprising toppled the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines in 1986. I remember it as a terrifying time: My family was torn apart and I was forced to flee and hide. I felt I had been robbed of my home, childhood, country and culture. It took me decades to realise many things I believed about that period were lies – lies that are still being told. I am the daughter of General Fabian Ver. For 20-plus years, my father was Marcos’s right-hand man, the chief of staff of the armed forces and the overseer of the country’s intelligence and national security apparatus. He was the second-most powerful man in the country, fiercely loyal to the Marcos family. I grew up…

Green upgrades where you benefit too

Eco-friendly habits are being adopted in all spheres of life and your home can also be a space that does more good than bad for our environment. Not only will such enhancements to your home contribute positively to the world around you but could also increase your property’s value. Upgrading what you have Nest Seekers International’s chief economist Erin Sykes says examples of upgrades that will add value to your home include solar panels; reclaimed hardwood accents; impact-resistant and dual-pane windows and smart thermostats and lights. “Taxpayers who upgrade to renewable energy systems for their homes, such as solar panels or geothermal heat pumps, may be eligible for a non-refundable tax credit,” she says. While reclaimed and repurposed wood gives a unique sense of history and texture to a space,…

Green upgrades where you benefit too

Arrows’ top eight bid suffers a setback

MARUMO Gallants were held to a 0-0 draw by Lamontville Golden Arrows in the DStv Premiership match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium yesterday. The draw elevated Gallants to the 10th spot on the league standings, four points behind Arrows, who remained ninth with two games left. Gallants dominated possession, with their playmaker Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo looking lively. He fired free kick from a promising position over the bar without troubling Sifiso Mlungwana in Arrows’ goals. Arrows took control after the half-hour mark, and their first real chance fell to Velemseni Ndwandwe, who failed to hit the target. Gallants were the better side after the restart. Ndlondlo forced Mlungwana to make a save from a free kick as the diminutive attacking midfielder looked to score his eighth league goal of the season.…

Sekhukhune extend winless run against AmaZulu

Sekhukhune United’s winless run extended to nine games after they drew goalless against AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban yesterday. Usuthu would have been more frustrated with the outcome as a win could have seen them further entrench themselves within the top eight. In the 18th minute, AmaZulu midfielder Siphesihle Maduna fizzed a ball in towards Luvuyo Memela who failed to make contact by a whisker. The best moment of the first half came in the 23rd minute when Sekhukhune goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata pulled off one of the saves of the season to block Tapelo Xoki’s header from a corner. The Zambian’s save was world-class as he produced ultra-fast reflexes to deny Xoki. Nsabata’s effort even had some of the AmaZulu players in awe. The only opportunity of…

Chippa fight back in relegation rumble

CHIPPA UNITED (0)(2) Hanamub 66’, Sekotlong 90+1’ BAROKA FC (0)(2) Ndlhovu 75’, Chauke 84’ Chippa United edged closer to survival after a 2-2 result with basement dwellers Baroka FC in a DStv Premiership match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium yesterday. In the last 15 minutes of the match, Baroka led 2-1 following late goals from Dan Ndlhovu and Decide Chauke who cancelled Rian Hanamub’s strike, but Thokozani Sekotlong’s late goal resulted in a draw. Chippa are 12th on the standings with 28 points, six ahead of Baroka heading into the last two games of the season. After Swallows drew 2-2 with SuperSport United on Friday, Chippa and Baroka knew how invaluable three points would be in terms of survival.…

Yates wins Giro d’Italia time trial, Van der Poel retains lead

British rider Simon Yates of Bike Exchange won stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday, crossing the Budapest finish line of the 9.2km time trial 03sec faster than Mathieu van der Poel, who retained the overall lead, while Tom Dumoulin was third. The Dutch maverick Van der Poel retains the lead in the overall standings by 11 seconds from Yates, while the 2017 champion Dumoulin is third at 16sec after the inner-city run, the second of three stages in Hungary before a switch to Italy. Yates timed 9min 50sec round the picture-postcard run around the sights of the city with its Gothic parliament, Danube river and thermal baths. The circuit, with its tight bends and varying surfaces and gradients, made the stage a test of bike-handling skills, although the…

Stellies fail to crack CAF zone berth

Stellenbosch FC and Maritzburg United played out a 1-1 draw in their DStv Premiership clash at the Danie Craven Stadium last night. The result sees the Maroons placed fifth on the log, four points off the top three and with their hopes of qualifying for African club competition dented, while the Team of Choice are 12th, four points clear of the relegation play-off berth. Stellenbosch created two early chances for striker Ashley Du Preez inside the opening 15 minutes but Maritzburg goalkeeper Marcel Engelhardt kept a clean sheet. The hosts then saw Marc van Heerden pick out Mogamad De Goede from a free kick, but the Stellies skipper headed wide. Maritzburg got into the game with Friday Samu shooting wide, and Stellenbosch needed Sage Stephens to make several catches from…

Stellies fail to crack CAF zone berth

Baseball boss Boehly takes over the Blues

Chelsea confirmed yesterday that a consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has won the battle to buy the Premier League club in a £4.25 billion (about R84.269 billion) deal. Owner Roman Abramovich put Chelsea on the market in March, days before he was sanctioned by the British government following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. After a bidding process involving several groups, Boehly and his fellow investors were picked by Raine Group, the New York bank overseeing the sale. Boehly’s consortium includes a fellow co-owner of the Dodgers baseball franchise, Mark Walter, Swiss billionaire Hansjoerg Wyss and US investment firm Clearlake Capital. “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss, to acquire…

Baseball boss Boehly takes over the Blues

Madrid Open dishes up cake and a calamity

“A victory, a cake and a place in the quarter-finals!” So quipped the commentator as Spanish dynamo Carlos Alcaraz danced in front of his birthday cake, rolled onto Court Manola Santana, mid Madrid Open, in celebration of his 19th birthday, post beating British No 1 Cameron Norrie. The crowd had already taken every opportunity to sing Happy Birthday to their rising star, dubbed the “New Nadal”, at the beginning of the match. However one wonders whether the cake would have arrived on court at all, had Norrie won. Clearly Spanish tournament directors had courage in their conviction the result would be unequivocal. Moreover the ‘fiesta gesture’ was unprecedented: Not even a top 10 player at any Major has been afforded the honour of a public cake cutting ceremony beyond…

Madrid Open dishes
up cake and a calamity

Fynn: Pumas deserved the win

FULL credit to the well-drilled Pumas for turning a first round defeat to the Sharks in Nelspruit into a famous win in Durban on Friday. That was the sentiment of Sharks coach Etienne Fynn after his side had floundered 20-10 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park after having won 24-10 at the Mbombela Stadium on March 4. In that first round win, it was the territory game of the Sharks that triumphed over the high-tempo running strategy of the Pumas but in this latest fixture, a Pumas team so well coached by veteran Jimmy Stonehouse did not allow the Sharks to play their power game which is based essentially on tactical kicking and forward mauls. But the Sharks did not help themselves by being sloppy in their execution, and Fynn was the…

Fynn: Pumas
deserved the win

Nadal upbeat after loss to Alcaraz

RAFA Nadal said there were positives to take from the Madrid Open despite the 21-times major winner falling to a quarter-final defeat by teenager Carlos Alcaraz in his first tournament back following a stress fracture in the rib. Australian Open champion Nadal, who picked up the injury at Indian Wells in March, lost 6-2 1-6 6-3 to Spanish compatriot Alcaraz, ending his quest for a sixth title at the ATP Masters 1000 event. “The reading of the tournament is I have played three matches and that I came here with hardly any preparation … I said it before coming here it was going to be a tough week,’’ Nadal told reporters. “But it has not been a disaster in any case. I think that I have competed with the correct…

Nadal upbeat after loss to Alcaraz

When will I be successful? Q: I have been unemployed ever since I finished Grade 12. I don’t know what to do. I have sent out my CV to many places. Please can you advise me what to do. What does my future hold? | A: You are at the last phase of Shani Sade – Sati. Don’t worry about your future. I foresee you having a stable income and your goal will be clear next year. You will move towards your goal and you will be very successful. Actually, your luck will rise. From this month until July, you can still look and apply for a job. If you don’t receive any positive feedback during these months, then stop looking for a job aggressively. Early next year look…

wedding Villagers bless bridal couple

A wedding of a groom measuring 91.4cm in height and his 86.3cm bride made headlines in Patna’s Bhagalpur district this week. The wedding became the centre of attraction as a large number of uninvited people assembled at the venue to take selfies with the couple. The groom, Munna, is 26 years old and his wife, Mamta Kumari, is 24. Many villagers said it was a unique experience to witness such a marriage. It looked like the marriage of a gudda and gudiya (dolls). “Searching for a bride for my son was a difficult task for me. I was lucky that I found a bride with a similar height in the same district. A large number of people assembled there and blessed them,” said Vindeshwari Mandal, father of the groom.…

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Villagers bless bridal couple

‘ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL’ 4 000kg sword to be fixed to statue

The construction of a 33m Kempe Gowda statue at Bengaluru International Airport, Bangalore, India, was expedited with the arrival of a 4 000kg sword which is to be fixed to the artwork. The statue is being erected in the 9.3-hectare heritage park which is being developed on the premises of the airport, named after the founder of Bengaluru city, Kempe Gowda. The plan is to project the statue as the major attraction of the airport. The passengers who arrive and depart from Bengaluru will have the experience of witnessing the “architectural marvel”. The sword arrived in Bengaluru in a truck from New Delhi this week. Higher Education Minister CN Ashwath Narayan welcomed the sword and participated in the programme. The statue is being built at a cost of Rs 85…

‘ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL’
4 000kg sword to be fixed to statue

Turn old kurtis into cushion covers SarIS and fabrics are generally passed on as heirlooms in Indian culture. Women tend to preserve heavy, pure fabrics, suits, saris and wedding lehengas, mostly, and pass them on to the next generation. These are special and hold a lot of memories. But, how often are we able to use those old clothes due to changing fashion? With new styles and trends coming in almost every season, it is difficult to wear the same outfit again and again. How about finding a way to preserve and reuse them? Recycling old clothes into table runners, new clothes and cushion covers is not a new phenomenon. People have been doing it for ages. It is sustainable, economical and cool to reuse, repurpose and recycle. Namrata Agarwal,…

book Gandhi’s letters hold aspirations for his son

The book Scorching Love: Letters from Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi to his son, Devadas reveals, for the most part, for the first time, Gandhi’s letters to his youngest son. This is from 1914, when father and son were both in South Africa, to 1948, when they were both in Delhi, the capital of free India where, within hours of the last letter, Gandhi was assassinated. Gandhi wrote these letters by day, by night and from aboard trains, steamers, both right and left hands being pressed into service to rest one when tired out. The letters, collated by Gopal Krishna Gandhi and Tridip Suhrud, span three decades during which the writer grew from being a fighter for the rights of Indians in South Africa to being hailed as Father of the Nation…

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Gandhi’s letters hold aspirations for his son

fishing From girl angler to a spot in Proteas

A childhood hobby of fishing has landed Michelle Padayachy a spot in the women Proteas angling team. Padayachy, 49, of Lenasia in Johannesburg, is the first female of Indian origin to make the national team. Born in Pietermaritzburg, Padayachy was the only girl among four brothers. “My dad and brothers loved fishing. We spent a lot of family time at the dams in Johannesburg fishing. By the age of about 10 I also joined them fishing," said Padayachy, who is head of systems operations for an IT company. She said she used to fish socially, but has been fishing competitively since 2019, competing against other clubs. In 2020 she made her first appearance in the South African championships after competing in regional rounds. The mother of one said she was…

fishing
From girl angler to a spot in Proteas

‘Give ex-prisoners a fresh start’ A study conducted by a Durban advocate recommends that to curb repeat crimes by paroled offenders they should be assisted with a state grant and early clearance of criminal records from the National Criminal Register which could improve their access to employment. Sabera Khan, 50, of Bellair, who was concerned by the high number of criminals reoffending, decided to investigate the efficacy of programmes and strategies to reintegrate former prisoners into the economy and society. Khan, who passed her mini-dissertation with distinction, was awarded a Master of Law in Criminal Justice at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s graduation ceremony this week. “Over the years I have seen a number of reports of parolees reoffending while on parole. From my investigation I found that parolees were not…

bovine gelatine ‘Examine product details’

The South African Hindu Maha Sabha has urged consumers to examine product details before purchase. This was after reports that the Clover Processed Cheese Slices contained beef bovine gelatine. The South African National Halaal Authority (Sanha) recently issued a statement that the Clover Processed Cheese Slices were no longer approved by it, “based on the confirmed use of beef bovine gelatine from non-halaal slaughtered sources”. Ashwin Trikamjee, president of the Sabha, said they made enquiries with Clover this week regarding the beef bovine gelatine in the cheese slices. He said the response from Clover was that the product contained “halaal approved gelatine”. “However, Sanha is not the accredited body with Clover for cheese. Clover is handling the matter with Sanha currently,” said Trikamjee. He said Clover products did receive…

Enjoy a foodie tour of Bergrivier’s small towns

THE Bergrivier region, which is right on Cape Town’s doorstep and includes small towns such as Velddrif, Aurora, Piketberg, and Porterville offers some great culinary adventures set in beautiful locations, offered by locals using some of the finest local produce. The Bergrivier region is known for its open spaces and dramatic landscapes, but it is also peppered with small towns that offer an array of culinary experiences to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. We spoke to the chief executive of Bergrivier Tourism, Nomonde Ndlangisa on where to find the best spots to satisfy your travelling taste buds. Velddrif The village of Velddrif, which hugs the banks of the Berg River, offers foodies a wealth of culinary experiences. In the historic and quaint dirt road of Bokkom Laan,…

Enjoy a foodie tour of Bergrivier’s small towns

South Africa’s top rural tourism destinations

SOUTH Africans love to travel but seldom do we hear about rural destinations being the main attraction. Mzansi has a wealth of cultural and breathtaking scenic destinations located outside the cities. Rural tourism in South Africa involves a wide variety of destinations and activities, with some seasonal and some available throughout the year. For example, as winter approaches, it’s a great opportunity to go back to our roots of storytelling around open fires. If you are looking for authentic tourism options this Africa Month, you don’t have to look further than our borders. Here are some of the top rural destinations in South Africa: Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum, Limpopo Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum is a reconstructed village in the style used by the Bapedi tribe, inspired by the lifestyle of…

South Africa’s top rural tourism destinations

A guide to softening the jet-lag blow

JET LAG is the worst. It cuts into holiday time, thwarts motivation and lowers productivity. That’s because being at odds with our normal sleep patterns “puts individuals at risk for a host of adverse outcomes”, says Harvard Medical School sleep researcher Rebecca Robbins. There are the basic adverse outcomes, including sleeping fitfully and digesting wonkily, Robbins says, but “we also see more risky decision-making when sleep falls off the rails”. Technically speaking, jet lag should hit when you have travelled across at least two time zones, says David Neubauer, a clinical faculty member in the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center. Experts give advice for travelling against your internal clock. Prepare for jet-lag in advance Your effort to soften the jet-lag blow can start before you get on a plane…

A guide to softening the jet-lag blow

Passengers will still have to wear masks when flying

THE Department of Health has gazetted limited Covid-19 regulations, with effect from Thursday, making it compulsory to wear masks indoors except for children in schools. The regulations also affect passengers on all airlines, who are required to wear masks on flights, which are considered a form of public transport. This comes as South Africa experiences another rise in Covid-19 cases. The mask mandate was set to lapse after midnight on May 4. However, the Department of Health released its amendments late on Wednesday evening, stating that the mandate for masks would remain in place. “As per the minister of health, Joe Phaahla’s recent update to the Covid-19 regulations, FlySafair will continue to ensure that our staff, crew and passengers wear their masks at all times,” said Kirby Gordon, the chief…

Passengers will still have to wear masks when flying

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