Tabla de contenidos para 2026-01-23 en Cape Argus

From the revelations about the Beckham family feud, to new music and the 2016 trend leaving us in our feels, this week celebs just kept dropping bombshells non-stop. Dive into the latest weekly celebrity gossip: 1 Young Stunna surprises his mom with a brand-new car Amapiano sensation Young Stunna, whose real name is Sandile Msimango, shared a heartwarming moment on social media after he surprised his mom with a brand-new car. The car, which was parked outside his mother’s home, was covered in a red cloth and topped with a big blue bow. 2 David Beckham responds to Brooklyn Beckham allegations The details of the Beckham family’s intense feud has been revealed after Brooklyn took to Instagram to detail what happened between him, his wife Nicola and his parents. He…

THE Western Cape’s 2025/26 fire season has already emerged as one of the most severe in a decade, with firefighting budgets exhausted with growing concern over water security. Winde said the province has spent R16 million on helicopters and R19 million on bringing in resources. Premier Alan Winde said Cabinet has agreed to request a provincial disaster classification to unlock emergency funding and allow resources to be shifted as both wildfire and drought pressures intensify. “A number of us were onsite in Knysna in the Southern Cape yesterday to look at the issues there and Cabinet has agreed that we will ask for a disaster classification,” Winde said. “Firstly on the water situation in a number of our towns that are highly at risk. The second one, because it’s so…

THE Plettenberg Bay Regional Court has sentenced former police officer, Ralston Petersen, to an effective six-year direct imprisonment after being convicted of corruption, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice relating to traffic fines during the Covid-19 pandemic. Eric Ntabazalila, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, said the court ordered the accused to pay R800, which was the proceeds of corrupt activities. The court convicted Petersen on four counts of corruption, two counts of fraud, forgery, and defeating the administration of justice. His case was set down for plea and trial due to commence between October 6 and 9 last year, but the accused tendered a guilty plea by way of Section 112 of the Criminal Procedure Act last year. He was convicted on all eight counts based on his written…

Young sailors from Masiphumelele and Khayelitsha have won the 2025 Cape2Rio transatlantic yacht race on handicap. The Alexforbes Angel Wings crew, representing the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) Sailing Academy, crossed the line first after 3 300 nautical miles of sailing from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Despite facing a broken boom mid-Atlantic, they maintained a strong pace and secured a remarkable victory – a feat rarely seen in offshore racing at this level. They finished after 19 days, eight hours, and forty-one minutes, winning on handicap, which is based on each boat’s time allowance and how well the crew sailed, said Jennifer Burger, RCYC Sailing Academy manager. Skipper Sibusiso Sizatu, 34, from Masiphumelele, led the team with first mate Tshepo Renaldo Mohale, 32. The crew included Philasande…

Former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride said his discussion with National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams was about people of mixed race and police corruption. Responding to questions at the Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner on Wednesday, McBride confirmed knowing Adams. “Yeah definitely, I like him. I only got to know him last year. He is a guy that appears to be fighting against corruption,” he said. Adams sparked the investigation by the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) into Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and other senior officers at Crime Intelligence. After complaining about irregularities in the Crime Intelligence to the national police commissioner Fannie Masemola and suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu, he lodged a complaint with Idac in the…

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi told parliamentarians how he came to know attempted murderer accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee, Mkhwanazi explained that his relationship with Matlala began in 2022. He said he first became aware of Matlala after EMPD intervention unit members informed him they had been training at a private shooting range alongside officers employed by Matlala’s security company. This happened when the metro was preparing for the State of City Address amid threats of disruption by the opposition party ANC. Mkhwanazi said his colleagues had informed him about the former SAPS and military task force members who were working for Cat VIP Private Security owned by Matlala and director of private clinic, Medicare24. “I did not…

TOMORROW will mark the first of back-to-back coastal derbies in the United Rugby Championship (URC) between the Stormers and Sharks, with Cape Town hosting the opening duel. For the Stormers, the challenge at the DHL Stadium (7.30pm kick-off) is clear: strike early, dominate the big plays and lay down a marker for the rest of the clash as they look to maintain their unbeaten home run against a hungry Sharks. We look at five key areas the Cape side will be targeting as they look to gain the upper hand to make it a ninth victory in the competition. Scrums The anticipation will build for the first scrum of the game, and how quickly the Stormers can establish some domination up front will be critical. The Sharks left Ox Nché…

Alleged baby snatcher, Sameemah Jacobs, faces a charge of trafficking in persons when her case moves to the Regional Court for trial. She also asked the court to allow her next court date to take place after the holy month of Ramadaan. This charge is expected to be added to the existing charge sheet, which includes charges of kidnapping and defeating the ends of administrative justice. Charges of fraud, and forgery are also expected to be added at the Regional Court. Jacobs made anappearance at the Bellville Magistrates’Court yesterday, dressed in a black top and pardah. The charges relating to the fraud and forgery relate to hospital documentation in which Jacobs is alleged to have forged and also claimed that she was the mother of baby Imaad Sharmar. This was…

Stone-throwing in Manenberg escalated to a shooting which claimed the life of a bystander. Three men were shot in Renoster Road on Wednesday evening when youngsters – allegedly recruited by rival gangs the Fancy Boys and Hard Livings – started throwing stones at each other. As the battle intensified, guns were drawn, and shots were fired, killing a 35-year-old bystander. Two people were wounded. Police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala said that two suspects have been identified, but no arrests have been made as yet. “Manenberg police registered a case of murder and two counts of attempted murder, following an incident that occurred at Renoster Road, Manenberg on Wednesday, Gwala said “According to reports, two rival gangs were throwing stones at each other when a third gang group joined the…

After a lengthy absence, Wayde Jooste made a compelling return to football with an inspirational performance that propelled Stellenbosch FC to victory in his debut match. Jooste last played in March 2025, and this match was not just about the three points; it also marked a poignant return to professional football. He helped Stellenbosch kick off the 2026 calendar year with a much-needed 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership. The match, played in Polokwane on Tuesday evening, was met with jubilation from the Stellenbosch faithful, who celebrated a well-deserved win. Jooste, who joined Stellenbosch in December, took to the pitch with an eagerness not only to prove himself but to contribute meaningfully to his new team. Stellenbosch have been in dire straits for most of the season…

Liverpool took a big step towards automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah returned in a 3-0 victory at Marseille. Dominik Szoboszlai put the six-time European champions ahead on the stroke of half-time, before a Geronimo Rulli own goal and a Cody Gakpo strike added gloss to the scoreline in the second half. "We always keep saying it after a win or a good result," captain Virgil van Dijk told TNT Sports of Liverpool's attempts to build momentum in what has been a difficult season so far for the Premier League winners. "Full focus on recovery now and then we go to Bournemouth on Saturday, and they're hard to beat. We have to be more than ready. We fly back tomorrow. On to the…

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has permanently closed the Aan Het Pad Clinic, with all services relocated to the Cloetesville Community Day Centre. The department said the decision follows ongoing concerns about the safety of both staff and patients at the facility, after a rise in serious and violent incidents over the past year. According to the department, all healthcare workers previously stationed at Aan Het Pad Clinic have been redeployed to other facilities in the area to ensure continuity of care. “Over the past year, we have seen an increase in serious and violent incidents affecting the clinic, and endangering the safety and lives of all our patients accessing the clinic, as well as our staff working at the clinic,” the department said. Director of the…

VISIBLE progress on long-awaited upgrades at the Golden Acre Precinct took centre stage yesterday, as Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis led a walkthrough highlighting advances in commuter safety, access and inner-city redevelopment at one of the city’s busiest transport hubs. Hill-Lewis was joined by Mayco Member for Economic Growth James Vos, City officials, the Putirex development team and representatives from Mission for the Inner City Cape Town. The visit provided on-site access to construction progress since work began late last year, following the R781 million sale of the Golden Acre property to Putirex. A central focus was how construction is being managed in an active commuter environment used daily by thousands of people moving between taxi, rail and bus services. City officials outlined commuter-focused interventions already under way and planned, including enhanced…

Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, has revealed that government spent more than R3,7 billion on VIP and static protection services during the 2024/25 financial year. This amount, which includes R2,29 billion allocated for VIP protection and an additional R1,42 billion for static protection, was disclosed in response to a parliamentary question posed by ActionSA MP, Alan Beesley. Beesley had asked for details about the financial allocations for protecting the President, Deputy President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and international dignitaries, specifically querying the actual, current, and projected expenditure on these services for the 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 financial years. The figure, which represents a significant portion of the national budget, is projected to rise even further. By the 2026/27 financial year, total expenditure on protection services is expected to exceed R4…

The Pretoria Capitals (PC) have all the cards stacked in their favour after booking an early ticket to the SA20 final. Whichever team they face on Sunday, will have to deal with not only a confident PC outfit but also the looming threat of physical fatigue. Ultimately, PC's seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in Qualifier 1 earlier this week boiled down to patience. There was a point in the game where it looked as though SEC were going to set a target in excess of 190 runs — a total that would have almost certainly taken the match away from the Capitals. During Jordan Hermann and Jonny Bairstow's 81-run stand, the pair scored at over eight runs an over, touching the nine runs an over mark at one…

With one not-so-subtle post on X, confirming that attack guru Tony Brown won’t be leaving the Springboks anytime soon, Rassie Erasmus has ignited a fiery debate. Rather than issuing a bland statement or allowing stories on Brown’s future to dictate the discourse, Erasmus took to X on Saturday. In his typical fashion, he got his point across with a sense of humour that rugby could probably use a bit more of. Following the sacking of Scott Robertson, the rumour mill went into overdrive. As quickly as “Razor sacked” began to trend, Brown was linked to South Africa’s fiercest rivals. Whispers from New Zealand suggested he could be drawn into an All Blacks set-up, possibly alongside Jamie Joseph as part of a revival plan heading towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.…

As Mamelodi Sundowns strive to add a second star above their crest, one of the three surviving squad members from the triumphant class of 2016 has urged the current crop of players to leave the jersey better than they found it. Sundowns are chasing their second CAF Champions League title this season, a decade after winning their maiden crown under homegrown and legendary coach Pitso Mosimane. Their pursuit of the title over the years has included heartbreak, most notably last season when they came agonisingly close, finishing as losing finalists to Pyramids, who were victorious at the first attempt. One encouraging aspect of the current squad is that they do not need to seek motivation from outside, as they still have three surviving members - Denis Onyango, Thapelo Morena and…