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Duff is a psychic medium, soul coach, spiritual mentor, healer and animal communicator. She has been connecting with spirit for over 20 years and runs her business Quantum Soul from Waterfall, KZN. She can be contacted at 072 986 5514 or email sharron@quantsoul.com ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Prosperity is around you as a new abundance cycle opens for you. This is abundance in any area of your life that needs it. This is a good time for a start-up business or to lend a hand to someone who is establishing a small business. There will be success in a situation that you’ve been waiting on or successful legal outcome thereof. Lucky colour: green. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) Trust your connection with spirit next week as you…

NTR Jr is in Mumbai for the shoot of the spy universe film, War 2. Images on social media show NTR wearing a pastel-blue shirt and blue denims. He topped the look with a black baseball cap, sunglasses and black sports shoes. He looked intense in the pictures. War 2, which is the sixth film from the Yash Raj Films spy universe, is directed by Ayan Mukerji. It pits Hrithik Roshan against NTR Jr in a bloody showdown of epic proportions. It also stars Kiara Advani. The movie is slated to release on August 14 next year. NTR Jr also has Devara: Part 1 in the pipeline featuring Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor.…

500g chicken breasts, cut into strips ¼ cup butter 1 tbs olive oil 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp green chilli paste ½ tsp paprika 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 2 small spring onion 1 green pepper/capsicum julienned 250g white or brown mushrooms, sliced 3 tbs cake flour 1 cup chicken stock 1x380g evaporated milk salt pepper Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the garlic and fry for a few seconds. Mix in the green chilli paste. Add the chicken in two batches. Fry for about two to three minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside. Add the butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the spring onion and green pepper. Fry for one minute and then add the mushrooms. Add the mixed herbs…

2 cups elbow macaroni 3 tbs butter 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp chilli powder 2 tsp dried Italian herbs 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 3 tbs cake wheat or all purpose flour 3 cups milk salt pepper 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese 1 cup grated Mozzarella Cook the pasta in some salted water, and as per the package instructions. Melt the butter in a large pan on low heat. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder, paprika and Italian herbs. Fry in the butter for about a minute. Add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk and mix. Simmer until the sauce thickens. It should take about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and the Cheddar…

250g/1 cup butter, room temperature ½ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup castor sugar 3 cups cake flour 1 cup toasted pecan nuts, chopped Beat the butter, oil and sugar until creamy. Add the flour, a little at a time until the dough comes together. You may not require all the flour. The dough must be firm and pliable. Mix in the pecan nuts. Roll the dough into 2 logs. Roll the dough in more pecan nuts, optional. Wrap the dough in cling wrap and refrigerate for an hour. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Cut the dough into rounds, about 1cm thick. Place on a lined cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown on the edges. Once cool, dust with more castor sugar Store in an airtight…

The Midlands Hindu Society has started a petition calling on the Msunduzi Municipality to restore crematorium services to the community. In a statement, the society said it was deeply disappointed with the lack of local cremation services. “This service was established by the Hindu community, for whom cremation is a significant part of their religious rites, and it was handed over to the municipality for the benefit of all the citizens without discrimination,” the statement said. The statement said that over the past 12 years, the society had engaged with the municipality to maintain the crematorium services, and once again it had been denied this basic human right by the municipality. “The discontinuation of this service has caused distress and inconvenience for many families who wish to bid farewell to…

WHEN residents of eThekwini cast their votes on May 29, who can blame them for remembering the latest slew of tariff increases as they cross their ballot papers? The proposed tariff increases by the eThekwini Municipality have been met with resistance and anger by residents and civic organisations. They are demanding water in their taps and proper service delivery before the increases are approved. Some suburbs have been without water for weeks or months on end. This week a 72-year-old Reservoir Hills woman was hospitalised after being badly scalded when she spilled a bucket of hot water she was carrying to her bathroom. The woman had been enduring a water outage lasting around 35 days, due to a burst pipe. In March, the city’s mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, tabled the eThekwini…

NOW that most political parties have launched their manifestos for the coming general elections, the battle is on to woo voters to send them to their theatre of dreams – Parliament – so they can live a better life for five years. The bottom line is, who is going to believe these leaders? Millions, though, will go out and vote – some to change the current regime, others to retain the status quo. Political party leaders promising the electorate many dreams of a better life is a lie. Some leaders also contradict themselves, promising to end gender-based violence, yet supporting genocide in Palestine, where women and children are slaughtered daily by the crime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, with the support of US President Joe Biden and his European allies…

THE Tamil New Year celebrations hosted by the Tamil Advancement Society (Tas) and Luxmi Stars of Mount Edgecombe, led by Ashley Kisten, was a roaring success if the number of attendees were anything to go by. The function, at the Umhlatuzana Civic Hall on Sunday, was packed as both young and old started filling the venue two hours earlier; an encouraging sign that our culture is being kept alive as we enter 164 years of our arrival in this country. As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, so too do the hosts. The Tas and Luxmi Stars celebrate the 30th anniversary of this event – an initiative that was started by the late Valla Kisten and Jaya Pillay of the Tas. It was heartening to see the number of…

THE trial of a dentist, who is accused of operating an illegal drug treatment centre and allowing a patient to continue taking his “anxiety and panic disorder” medication, while administering ibogaine, a schedule 6 substance resulting in his death, began in the Durban High Court on Monday. Anwar Mohamed Jeewa, 58, of Sherwood, is charged with murder, following the death of Canadian and French citizen Milo Martinovic, 26, who sought help at the centre in Westville, in November 2017. A post-mortem established that it was a “drug associated death consistent with Alprazolam overdose”. Jeewa, the founder and director of the Mind’s Alive Wellness Centre, is also charged with contravening various sections of the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act. He is accused of unlawfully selling, compounding, manufacturing and exporting ibogaine…

THE Masters served up yet another exciting encounter and we got to witness how much the natural conditions play a factor during your game. Winds and rain make the golf course a completely different scoring zone in different situations. This tournament is great for golfers to witness how these players handle so many factors, including intense pressure, recovery shots and then the key factor to winning this tournament – reading of the greens and getting in tune with the pace. It is what separates the champion from the rest. With the modern era of equipment and more the driver conforming materials, it is easy for any advanced golfer to bomb drives out well over 280 yards. One of the shots least practised on is the putt. This is an area…

FARDEEN Khan will make his comeback to acting with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, where he will play Wali Mohammed. He said he could not hope for a better return to the screens, adding that it was the “perfect role” for him. Khan, who was last seen on the screen in Dulha Mil Gaya in 2010, said: “Firstly, there has been a long gap. It has been about 14 years. I am extremely grateful to work with this stellar cast. I couldn’t have hoped for a better opportunity to return to the screen.” Khan said film-maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali had a knack for writing characters, which were “very intricate and complex”. He said: “I felt that the age I am in to come back with a certain amount of life experience…

JANHVI Kapoor, left, has finally confirmed her relationship with Shikhar Pahariya. The actress, who attended the screening of Maidaan, wore a cream-coloured pantsuit and completed her look with a custom-made neck-piece adorned with the inscription, Shikhu, which caught the attention of many. At the screening, she posed with her father, Boney Kapoor, who produced the project, and her brother, Arjun Kapoor. Maidaan is a biographical sports drama written and directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. It stars Ajay Devgn, Priyamani and Gajraj Rao. The film is about the life and journey of the esteemed football coach Syed Abdul Rahim who revolutionised the sport in India. It was because of him that the Indian football team was once called the “Brazil of Asia”.…

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff play Firoz and Rakesh, known as Freddy and Rocky, also known as Bade and Chote. Bade Myan Chote Miyan is akin to the innumerable big releases in recent times. It presents another generic and nationalistic themed actioner in Indian cinema. There are gunfire, explosions, burning vehicles and aircraft. There’s a single enemy, a valiant soldier or two, plenty of violent action-packed scenes, a lethal mission and female characters who aren’t allowed to contribute much to the story or mission itself. The movie takes the appearance of a mash-up from Pathaan, War, Marvel movies and oddly enough, reminds one of Rajnikant’s Endiren (Robot). Freddy and Rocky are tasked with apprehending Kabir (Prithviraj Sukumaran), the most fearsome foe, whose might, if unchecked, has the potential to annihilate…

4 tbs olive oil 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), deseeded and sliced 1 large red onion halved and thickly sliced fresh coriander 8 small tortillas Chicken marinade: 600g chicken breasts halved horizontally and cut into strips 1 tsp crushed garlic 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp Mexican seasoning 1 tsp oregano 1 lime 1 tsp black pepper 3/4 tsp salt Toppings: sour cream Cheddar or Mozzarella cheese 2 avocados jalapeño sauce Place all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Microwave the lime for 20 seconds and squeeze out the juice. Add the chicken to the marinade and mix to coat the chicken well. Mix in the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for an hour or…

2 tbs vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 6 medium cloves of garlic, slivered 2 tsp chilli flakes 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetable 100g paneer, crumbled 3 cups cooked rice 3 tbs soy sauce 2 tbs sriracha sauce salt pepper Heat the oil in a large wok or pan. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and fry for a few seconds until the raw smell disappears. Add the chilli flakes and the mixed veggies. Fry until the veggies soften a little. Move the veggies aside and fry the paneer on one side of the pan. Once the paneer is slightly brown, add the rice and mix well. Add the soy sauce and sriracha sauce. Season with salt and pepper.…

250g /1 cup butter, room temperature ½ cup castor sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1½ tsp vanilla essence 1½ tsp baking powder 2½ cups cake wheat flour 225g apricot jam Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease and line a 27cm x 23cm baking pan with some baking paper. Set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and combine well. Mix in the vanilla essence. Add the flour and baking powder, and mix until well combined. Do not add all of the flour at once; you may require more or less. The dough should be soft and biscuit-like. Press about three quarters of the dough into the baking pan using your hands. Flatten it…

Crime-fighter shot dead while trying to help neighbour A COMMUNITY crimefighter and father of three was shot in the back of the head and died while trying to save his neighbour from robbers outside his home in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on Saturday night. Gulam Mohammed Musa Ibrahim Patel Attaari, 34, was a supervisor at the Masjid Faizan-e-Madina and a member of the local community police forum (CPF). Shaheed Gardia, a board member of the Dawat-e-Islami, said Attaari was returning home after attending the evening prayer at the mosque. “His neighbour was seated in his vehicle and there were three men trying to rob him. We are not sure if they wanted the car or just his belongings. “Gulam being the person he was, stepped in to help him.” Gardia said Attaari…

A YEAR before she burnt to death in her home, Nivashni “Jackie” Naidoo, sustained extensive head injuries after her boyfriend allegedly hit her with a dumb-bell. Chilling details have emerged in the court indictment, of the years of physical and mental abuse Naidoo allegedly suffered at the hands of Shaun Naicker, 38. Naicker, her partner of four years, who lived with Naidoo and her 12-year-old son in her flat in Wareham, Phoenix, is charged with murder, arson and theft. He appeared in the Durban High Court on Monday, for the start of his trial. Naidoo’s home was set alight while she was inside, a day after Mother’s Day in 2022. On that day, she was expecting a protection order to be served on Naicker. She suffered extensive burns and was…

A COUPLE of weeks ago while surfing the channels, I came across eNCA’s Judge For Yourself by Judge Dennis Davis. His guests were the recently appointed co-ordinator for Organised Crime in SA and deputy director of Public Prosecutions in the NPA, Advocate Elaine Moonsamy, and General Shadrach Sibiya from the SAPS. The topic was about organised crime in the country and the challenges faced. In a 193-country survey, South Africa ranked 7th and 3rd in Africa, even ahead of notorious places like Nigeria and Senegal. The country has become a breeding ground and haven for organised crime. The Steinhoff saga is a typical example of such. First it was the gold mafia and now it’s the construction mafia. Moonsamy was vocal about extortion at construction sites which was her top…

SUSPECTS linked to two Durban drive-by shootings – in Springfield and Broadlands – have been arrested by the Hawks and metro police. In December, Faziela Fakroodeen and her daughter, Luthfiya Cassim Mooideen, were travelling in a BMW SUV when they came under attack on Inanda Road, in Springfield. On Tuesday, Abubaku Amisa, 37, and Carlos Mpanza, 36, were arrested for their murder. A third suspect, who tried to escape, was killed in a shoot-out with police. A police source said the arrests came while they were following up on information on suspected cash-in-transit robbers. The same suspects, the source said, were allegedly linked to the Springfield shooting. “Police proceeded to Zinkwazi where they intercepted and apprehended a man who was allegedly involved in the shooting. The suspect was arrested and…

Residents in Phoenix have added their objections to eThekwini Municipality’s proposed tariff increases – especially the 14.9% for water – due to the ongoing water outages in the suburb. They believe that a 0% water hike should be implemented until the service is fully restored in the area. Residents, community activists and political parties raised their concerns during the Draft Budget and Integrated Development Plans consultation roadshows for 2024/2025 at the Stonebridge Community Hall on Thursday. Val Pillay, a resident from Centenary Park, said local communities would not survive the proposed hikes. “People are struggling to put food on the table. There are many who cannot even afford to pay their current bills. How are they supposed to manage the increases? Our community has not had a proper supply of…

AFTER slumping to a fifth defeat on the trot in the IPL 2024 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis admitted that the team’s confidence has taken a hit and that “cricket is tough when the team’s confidence is low”. On Monday night, RCB suffered their sixth defeat in seven games after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who managed to record the highest total in IPL history with 287-3, beating their record of 277 set against the Mumbai Indians (MI) earlier in the season. RCB entered the match without a specialist spinner and with Mohammad Siraj on the bench, their bowling line-up looked inexperienced. They went for the off-spin of Will Jacks, who was taken for 32 in his three overs. Pace bowlers Reece Topley, Yash Dayal, Lockie…

AUSTRALIA captain Pat Cummins was named the Leading Cricketer in the World by Wisden on Monday to coincide with the publication of the 161st edition of the sport’s “bible”. Cummins was recognised by Wisden for a stellar 2023 in which the fast bowler led Australia to a World Test Championship (WTC) final win over India. His side retained the Ashes before he captained them to a 50-over World Cup final win against tournament hosts India in Ahmedabad. The 30-year-old paceman was the first Australian to win this award since Michael Clarke in 2012. “After captaining Australia to success in the World Test Championship, Pat Cummins retained the Ashes – thanks in no small part to his late-order runs in the first Test at Edgbaston – then led Australia to victory…

ON THE occasion of Siblings Day, actor Varun Dhawan credited his film-maker brother Rohit Dhawan for believing in him, and said that he would not have been anywhere in life without him. Varun shared a picture with his brother on Instagram with the caption: “I would be nowhere in my life without my elder brother. “The first person who believed in me was my brother.” Varun and Rohit have worked together in the 2016 film, Dishoom, a buddy cop action comedy. Rohit directed the movie, which also starred John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Akshaye Khanna and Saqib Saleem.…

Indian-American actress Avantika Vandanapu, right, known for her role in Mean Girls, has been honoured with the “South Asian Person of the Year” award by Harvard University and says that her “journey has just begun”. Vandanapu was recognised for her outstanding achievements and significant impact in both the international and Indian entertainment industries. She said: “Being honoured by such a prestigious institution as Harvard University is truly humbling and incredibly motivating. “This award not only acknowledges my efforts but also underscores the significance of narratives transcending borders, and the crucial role of Indian representation in global media.” Vandanapu was one of the key leads in the new adaptation of Mean Girls. She then made her debut in the Indian OTT series Big Girls Don’t Cry. Vandanapu who was born to…

IN THE hallowed corridors of a studio at East Wave Radio, Barry Baldeo played a pivotal role – a conductor of cultural symphonies. His mission: To amplify the vibrant Tamil culture and ensure its resonance reached every corner of Gauteng. The radio station hummed with his passion, broadcasting Tamil music both locally and internationally on the frequency of 92.2FM stereo. Barry’s tireless efforts ensured that our local artists found their rightful spotlight. The musician’s overture At one time, Barry played a dual role as a former station manager at East Wave Radio, and as a lead guitarist performing with various bands at major events and shows. He became a symphony unto himself; his nimble fingers coaxing melodies from his musical instrument – the guitar. Each note stirred souls, weaving…

700g firm textured fish ¼ cup light olive oil or vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely diced 1 tsp mustard seeds 8 large garlic cloves smashed and cut in half 3 sprigs curry leaves 3 green chillies, slit in halves 8 medium Roma tomatoes blanched and blended 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder 1 tbs masala 1 tbs tamarind ½ cup hot water salt coriander for garnishing Soak the tomatoes in boiling water for a few minutes. Rinse under cold water. Remove the skin. Blend and set aside. Wash the fish and make a few tiny slits in each piece and set aside. Heat the oil in a large flat pot on medium heat. Add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the onion…

125g or ½ cup butter ½ cup or 125ml castor sugar ¼ cup or 60ml condensed milk ½ cup or 125ml full fat plain yoghurt 430ml self-raising flour 1½ cups desiccated coconut a few drops food colouring, pink or red Syrup: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water a few drops of pink or red food colouring Glaze: ¾ cup icing sugar 1 tbs milk ¼ tsp vanilla essence Preheat the oven to 180ºC. For the syrup, add the sugar and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes on a medium-to-low heat until slightly thick. Add a few drops of red or pink food colouring. However, this is optional. Using a stand-mixer or hand-mixer, beat the butter, condensed milk and…

½ cup gram or chana dhal 2 tbs butter 1 tsp turmeric 3 tsp coarsely ground cumin ¼ cup chopped spring onion ¼ cup chopped coriander 1 tsp salt Boil the gram dhal until tender but still firm. It should still keep its shape but it should be soft when pressed between your fingers. Add to a food processor and pulse until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Do not process too much or it will be mushy. Heat butter on medium heat. Add the spring onion and sauté for a few seconds. Add the cumin and dhal. Season with salt and mix well. Cook for a further minute and remove from the heat. Once the dhal is cool, add the coriander. Roti: 3 cups flour 3-4 tbs butter plus extra for…

Twenty-two days after he was reported missing, a Newlands East man’s partially-recognisable body was found by his family in the Phoenix Mortuary. Anamallay Rungasamy, 65, was allegedly killed in a hit-and-run on March 17, the same day he disappeared and his family reported him missing. The Rungasamy’s family spokesperson, Dawn Gounden of Renegade Search and Rescue, said after weeks of searching, the family were finally able to get closure. “Rungasamy was involved in a hit-and-run near the Clare Road bridge just past Parlock, towards Clare Estate. Due to his injuries being extensive, he was unrecognisable when his body was recovered from the scene. “When his family contacted Renegade Search and Rescue, we sent out a missing person's poster and joined his nieces and nephews to conduct searches,” Gounden said. The…

THE love, solidarity and camaraderie expressed by South Africans towards the Palestinian people over the many decades that Palestinians have been struggling for freedom from Israeli occupation and political self determination, is by now a well-known story of deep political and historical connection between the two nations. This connection forged in struggle for liberation from the dark forces of colonialism, oppression and segregation is one that has created deep and lasting relationships between South Africans and Palestinians at all levels. This is particularly evident when one reflects on the historical role played by the South African government in supporting the people of Palestine. The images of great affection between the late Nelson Mandela and Yasser Arafat at their meeting in 1990 after Mandela was released from prison, is testimony to…

Another family wiped out – this time, it is that of a Hamas leader. Mothers, fathers, children, grandchildren and newborns – thousands – are simply eradicated from the surface of the Earth. The question that the survivors of Gaza will forever ponder over: When all this one-sided madness and lunacy perpetrated by Israel is finally over, was this horrid game really worth the effort? Weren’t we better off with all members of our families still intact before October 7, 2023? Wouldn’t it have been an easier option to just accept the enslavement in our securely walled concentration camp? We were living under squalid conditions but we did have some civilisation around us – closely built houses, narrow streets, unemployment and no future. But we did have each other. I had…

In Poland, there lies a city called Nowa Huta. It was intended to be built as a utopian city. The people that were tasked with designing the city were not known as architects, but “engineers of the human soul”. Fancy term indeed for a fancy ideal. Whether utopia was achieved therein is a moot point. However, more relevant to us – is South Africa in a state of utopia or dystopia? I usually steer clear from politics, but with May 29 looming large, I need to say something. The race is on. Party hopping is a new national dance as the general election day is in sight. But let us rewind in time. Martin Luther King, American civil rights activist and Baptist minister, “had a dream” and said so in…

THE acting head of finance at Unisa, Dr Reshma Mathura, has engaged AfriForum’s private prosecutions unit to legally support her after she allegedly became the “target” of a bribery scandal. On April 2, Mathura – who is the acting vice principal for finance, supply chain management and business enterprise – allegedly received notification of four “unexpected and unsolicited” cash deposits of R330 into her private bank account. She believes this is part of a “dirty tricks” campaign because she had exposed corruption and suspicious transactions at the university in the past. Mathura’s legal team – AfriFourm’s private prosecution unit – claims that the four cash deposits from students who were on the Nsfas allowance list, were fraudulent and made “to slander her and remove her from her position” at the…

THE eThekwini Ratepayers and Residents Association is calling on the city to provide the following: A sewage response team dedicated to repair damaged sewer infrastructure. A road response team dedicated to the repair of all damaged road infrastructure. A detailed budget and plan of action for upgrades to alleviate infrastructure challenges. Renegotiate the proposed rate increase for fiscal year 2024/2025. All pensioners over the age of 65 to receive an additional rebate on the refuse collection charge on their metro bill. All residents to receive a discount on 14kl of water for the financial year 2024/2025. Residents to receive a one-off refuse collection credit for February 2024. Households below a property value of R750 000 to be exempt from billing for 6kl of water monthly. A bi-monthly meeting with the…

RESIDENTS of Chatsworth and surrounding areas are opposed to the eThekwini Municipality’s proposed tariff hikes for 2024/5. At a recent public consultation and participation meeting at the Chatsworth Youth Centre, residents called on mayor Mxolisi Kaunda and city manager Musa Mbele to review the proposed increases. Community leaders shared concerns about people not affording further increases, because they were “drowning” due to the high cost of living. Residents said they would not pay more for the inadequate services provided to communities. Kaunda and Mbele addressed residents, saying the budget had been reprioritised to support the government’s commitment to provide quality service delivery by concentrating on infrastructure development, particularly in water and electricity provision. Residents shared their frustration at forking out extra money for electricity and water, despite ongoing water outages…

MANCHESTER United have spoken to Alejandro Garnacho after the winger liked social media posts criticising manager Erik ten Hag over his handling of the player. The Argentina international, taken off at half-time in their 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday, liked two messages on X, by United fan and YouTuber Mark Goldbridge. One post accused Ten Hag of “throwing (Garnacho) under the bus” because of comments the United boss made about the 19-year-old’s performance. The other said Garnacho “had a poor first half but taking him off at half-time and holding him up as the problem is a joke”. Garnacho swiftly “unliked” both messages, an action the club believes shows contrition, and a United source told the PA news agency the matter had been dealt with internally. The teenager has…

VIDEO Assistant Referee (VAR) technology seems to have come to the fore again with many pub-goers calling for its shafting. But what these eager beavers don’t realise is the problems have nothing to do with the technology but with the actual application of it by officials, partially blinded by the solar eclipse over Mexico. A few weeks ago, an official was blinded by a comet as it flew over the Anfield in the closing minutes of the City-Liverpool clash. This seemed to have come in the way of the ref, as he missed Jeremy Doku’s obvious high foot into the chest of Alexis Mac Allister. Bookmakers must have been cheering as they only had to deal with a draw instead of the thousands who bet on Liverpool winning at home.…

THERE have been plenty of summer fish around with some edibles in the mix as well. The drags are making plenty of noise along the coast. The North Coast has seen the bulk of the inedible catches. The usual spots like Tugela and Mtunzini have been the places to go if you are looking for something to test your drag. Remember that these spots should be fished in a group as there have been incidents in the past. Bloody baits like mackerel and bonito have been the most successful. There have been some good edibles around most of the North Coast. Look for some protected bays and gullies for the best results. The central coast has seen a patchy catch report. There have been spots like Glenashley and Blue Lagoon…