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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" > <channel> <title>Cape Town Tribune</title> <atom:link href="https://capetowntribune.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://capetowntribune.com</link> <description>News that matter</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:00:49 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4</generator> <image> <url>https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-Musical-State-Logo-32x32.jpg</url> <title>Cape Town Tribune</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height></image> <item> <title>Unraveling the Intricacies of Global Military Operation #STORM: Pascal Najadi’s Revelation and the Battle Against the Alleged Deep State</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/unraveling-the-intricacies-of-global-military-operation-storm-pascal-najadis-revelation-and-the-battle-against-the-alleged-deep-state/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Ritman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:01:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[CAPE TOWN]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=11564</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>In an extraordinary narrative that has gripped the world at the onset…</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/unraveling-the-intricacies-of-global-military-operation-storm-pascal-najadis-revelation-and-the-battle-against-the-alleged-deep-state/">Unraveling the Intricacies of Global Military Operation #STORM: Pascal Najadi’s Revelation and the Battle Against the Alleged Deep State</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In an extraordinary narrative that has gripped the world at the onset of 2024, Pascal Najadi emerges as a key voice, shedding light on a covert global military operation termed #STORM. In his extensive discourse, Najadi paints a vivid picture of Donald J. Trump as a resolute wartime president, taking on rogue elements within the government to dismantle what he refers to as the globalist Deep State.</p> <p><strong>Prologue: The Orchestrated COVID PsyOp and Disturbing Allegations</strong></p> <p>Najadi unfolds a meticulously planned and executed COVID-19 PsyOp, attributing it to alleged rogue government elements such as Dr. Fauci, Bill Gates, and Joe Biden. His allegations extend to accusing them of orchestrating a democide and perpetrating treachery against the United States and humanity at large.</p> <p>A staggering claim is made by Najadi that these figures played a pivotal role in injecting over 5.7 billion individuals worldwide with what he describes as a “bioweapon,” cunningly disguised as an experimental mRNA gene-altering substance — commonly known as a vaccine. These accusations draw parallels to historical malevolence, specifically invoking Nazi ideologies.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="658" height="807" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-11-at-13.27.38_7e6bed4e.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11548" style="width:838px;height:auto" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-11-at-13.27.38_7e6bed4e.jpg 658w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-11-at-13.27.38_7e6bed4e-245x300.jpg 245w" sizes="(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px" /></figure> <p>Najadi implicates pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Moderna, contending that they colluded with these influential figures to profit from unconstitutional regimes enacted under the guise of “COVID Laws.” He argues that these laws, built upon a foundation of what he deems a fraudulent PCR test, led to the vilification of the unvaccinated and the establishment of a society separated by QR codes — a move he asserts violates constitutional principles.</p> <p><strong>The Involvement of Rogue US Military Elements and Trump’s Role</strong></p> <p>Taking a dramatic turn, Najadi alleges the participation of rogue elements within the United States military in engineering the purported bioweapon, with the collaboration of Dr. Fauci. He contends that President Trump, initially manipulated, transformed into a key figure in thwarting the globalist agenda. The War Generals Alliance, a coalition of militaries from 33 nations, operates under the leadership of the US Space Force, commanded by Trump, positioning him as a wartime president.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="999" height="400" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-11-at-13.27.56_7d8b1bc8.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11549" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-11-at-13.27.56_7d8b1bc8.jpg 999w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-11-at-13.27.56_7d8b1bc8-300x120.jpg 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-11-at-13.27.56_7d8b1bc8-768x308.jpg 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-11-at-13.27.56_7d8b1bc8-800x320.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /></figure> <p>Najadi connects the dots, weaving a narrative that links the orchestrated pandemic, ensuing lockdowns, and alleged efforts to manipulate people into accepting vaccines as a means to regain their freedom. His vision foresees a dystopian future where personal vehicles and private properties become obsolete, replaced by 15-minute cities, tied to financial aid contingent on accepting a World Health Pass and a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) wallet.</p> <p><strong>The Rise of the War Generals Alliance and Operation #STORM</strong></p> <p>The narrative takes an unexpected turn with the emergence of the War Generals Alliance, positioned as a strategic force to dismantle the global Deep State. President Trump’s declaration, “The Storm is now upon us,” symbolizes the beginning of the end of the global Deep State, with Operation #STORM headlined by the US Space Force.</p> <p>Najadi boldly predicts that 2024 will witness the collapse of what he terms “fake democracies” and the rise of US military rule and justice, challenging established governments, judiciaries, and medical professionals.</p> <p><strong>Seeking Justice Through Legal Measures</strong></p> <p>Najadi, having taken three Pfizer bioweapon mRNA shots, seeks justice through the Swiss Legal System. Expressing dissatisfaction with governments, judiciaries, and medical professionals, he calls for alternative measures for justice. He highlights a film titled “Cutting off the Head of the Snake in Geneva,” which he claims contains legal blueprints for retribution.</p> <p><strong>The Final Countdown and Alleged Game Over for the Deep State</strong></p> <p>The narrative concludes with Najadi asserting that the global U.S.-led military operation is on its final countdown. He claims that this operation will perform a hard reset for humanity, obliterating the World Economic Forum (WEF) and all alleged rogue Swiss political government elements, the WHO, and corrupt judiciaries. According to Najadi, the end result is the ultimate liberation of humanity in 2024 through Operation #STORM.</p> <p><strong>Supporting Links and Documents:</strong></p> <ol><li><a href="https://rumble.com/v41bpg5-d-i-s-c-l-o-s-u-r-e-we-caught-them-all-with-our-stratagems-also-all-rogue-s.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">D.I.S.C.L.O.S.U.R.E – We Caught Them All With Our Stratagems</a></li> <li><a href="https://rumble.com/v3ytw1v-disclosure-current-wartime-president-and-cic-donald-j.-trump-operation-stor.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Greatest Show on Earth – Documentary Film in 4K November 2023 with President & CIC of the United States Donald J. Trump</a></li> <li><a href="https://rumble.com/v3yky0j-disclosure-with-us-military-veteran-and-friend-of-the-us-wartime-president-.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The TruthStream Show, USA: “Donald J. Trump is the Wartime President and Commander in Chief of the United States of America” with Derek Johnson</a></li> <li><a href="https://rumble.com/v3wtvjv-who-wef-democide-the-interview-about-cutting-off-the-head-of-the-snake-in-g.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WHO, WEF, Rogue Government elements and the ruses that caught them all – The Legal Blueprints – Military Operation STORM is reality and is a multiple beyond Biblical in response to the Democide executed against the Human Species</a></li> <li><a href="https://odysee.com/@devrijeomroep:6/who-geneva-poisened-the-world:b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VIRAL Documentary Short Film “Cutting off the Head of the Snake in Geneva” – Released October 2023 – Over 600 Million views since Oct. 19, 2023</a></li> <li><a href="https://rumble.com/v3qf7ig-breaking-documentary-short-cutting-off-the-head-of-the-snake-geneva-switzer.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Breaking Documentary Short – Cutting off the Head of the Snake: Geneva, Switzerland</a></li> <li><a href="https://rumble.com/v3vps6v-son-of-wef-cofounder-arrest-those-people-immediately-w-pascal-najadi-and-dr.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pascal Najadi with Dr. Drew and Dr. Kelly Victory “Ask Dr. Drew” Show – New York, USA</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/genflynn/status/1718667619203534974?s=46" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US General Michael Flynn’s repost of the Film on X with his own words</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scribd.com/lists/26018209/The-Travesty-of-Swiss-Justice-vs-Pascal-Najadi-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scribd – The Travesty of Swiss Justice vs Pascal Najadi 2023</a></li> <li><a href="https://truthsocial.com/@najadi4justice" target="_blank" rel="noopener">President Trump’s Truth Social</a></li> <li><a href="www.thedocuments.info">www.thedocuments.info</a></li> <li><a href="www.spaceforce.com">www.spaceforce.com</a></li></ol> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://instagram.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://linkedin.com/showcase/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn </a>to get the latest updates from<a href="https://capetowntribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cape Town Tribune</a></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/unraveling-the-intricacies-of-global-military-operation-storm-pascal-najadis-revelation-and-the-battle-against-the-alleged-deep-state/">Unraveling the Intricacies of Global Military Operation #STORM: Pascal Najadi’s Revelation and the Battle Against the Alleged Deep State</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Kylian Mbappe Criticizes PSG’s Use Of His Image To Promote Season Tickets</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/kylian-mbappe-criticizes-psgs-use-of-his-image-to-promote-season-tickets/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ratnakar Upadhayay]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:25:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[image rights]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PSG]]></category> <category><![CDATA[season tickets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=11529</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>PSG player Kylian Mbappe has criticized the club for using his image in a video promoting season ticket sales without his consent. This could potentially cause tension within the team, which is already facing challenges due to their latest failures. Read on to learn more about the situation and its implications.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/kylian-mbappe-criticizes-psgs-use-of-his-image-to-promote-season-tickets/">Kylian Mbappe Criticizes PSG’s Use Of His Image To Promote Season Tickets</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>French footballer Kylian Mbappe has voiced his criticism against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for using his image in a video promoting the sale of season tickets for the 2023/24 season without his knowledge. The video featured parts of an interview with Mbappe, which he claims he did not know would be used for marketing purposes. Mbappe took to social media to express his disagreement with the published video, stating that he was fighting for individual image rights. The French captain had previously refused to participate in a Les Bleus photoshoot, causing the French Football Federation to review its stance on image rights.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1024x682.png" alt="PSG player Kylian Mbappe has criticized the club for using his image in a video promoting season ticket sales without his consent. This could potentially cause tension within the team, which is already facing challenges due to their latest failures. Read on to learn more about the situation and its implications." class="wp-image-11530" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1024x682.png 1024w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-300x200.png 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-768x511.png 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-800x533.png 800w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1160x772.png 1160w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <h2 id="psgs-response" class="wp-block-heading" style="text-transform:uppercase">PSG’s Response</h2> <p>According to The Athletic, PSG held a call with Mbappe’s representatives to clarify any miscommunication. However, tensions are already high at PSG this season due to their latest failure in the Champions League and consecutive losses in Ligue 1, so this controversy comes at a poor time. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi recently stated that the club would aim to retain both Mbappe and Lionel Messi, but it is unlikely that the latter will extend his contract in Paris.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="538" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1.png" alt="PSG player Kylian Mbappe has criticized the club for using his image in a video promoting season ticket sales without his consent. This could potentially cause tension within the team, which is already facing challenges due to their latest failures. Read on to learn more about the situation and its implications." class="wp-image-11531" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1.png 1024w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1-300x158.png 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1-768x404.png 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1-380x200.png 380w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1-800x420.png 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <h2 id="mbappes-potential-absence" class="wp-block-heading" style="text-transform:uppercase">Mbappe’s Potential Absence</h2> <p>It is unclear whether Mbappe will be included in PSG’s squad to face Nice on Saturday following this incident. If Mbappe misses the game, he will add to the list of PSG absentees, which includes Neymar, Presnel Kimpembe, Sergio Ramos, and Marco Verratti. The transfer window is also on the horizon, and many are speculating on whether Mbappe will remain with PSG or move to another club.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://instagram.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://linkedin.com/showcase/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn </a>to get the latest updates from<a href="https://capetowntribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cape Town Tribune</a></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/kylian-mbappe-criticizes-psgs-use-of-his-image-to-promote-season-tickets/">Kylian Mbappe Criticizes PSG’s Use Of His Image To Promote Season Tickets</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Amanda Bynes Is Being Applauded For Recognizing She Needed Help</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/amanda-bynes-is-being-applauded-for-recognizing-she-needed-help/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Ritman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:16:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[ENTERTAINMENT]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Amanda Bynes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[conservatorship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[psychiatric help]]></category> <category><![CDATA[psychotic episode]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=11524</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Amanda Bynes is being praised for recognizing she needed psychiatric help during a "psychotic episode" she experienced. Read on to learn more about her struggles and how she is being applauded for taking necessary steps to seek help.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/amanda-bynes-is-being-applauded-for-recognizing-she-needed-help/">Amanda Bynes Is Being Applauded For Recognizing She Needed Help</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former child star Amanda Bynes has been making headlines for years due to her troubling behavior. Recently, the actress was applauded for recognizing she needed help during a “psychotic episode.”</p> <h2 id="amandas-early-success" class="wp-block-heading" style="text-transform:uppercase">Amanda’s Early Success</h2> <p>In 1996, Amanda shot to fame at the age of 10 when she landed a role in the Nickelodeon series, All That. Three years later, she got her own self-titled spinoff, The Amanda Show. Amanda’s success continued as she transitioned into movies, with starring roles in popular films such as She’s the Man and Easy A.</p> <h2 id="concerning-behavior-and-conservatorship" class="wp-block-heading" style="text-transform:uppercase">Concerning Behavior and Conservatorship</h2> <p>However, in 2012, Amanda was arrested for driving under the influence, and her behavior became increasingly concerning. In 2013, she was charged with reckless endangerment and cannabis possession, and later detained after allegedly lighting a fire in a stranger’s driveway. Amanda was involuntarily hospitalized for a mental health evaluation, and her parents petitioned for her to be placed under a temporary conservatorship, which was granted in August 2013.</p> <h2 id="personal-struggles" class="wp-block-heading" style="text-transform:uppercase">Personal Struggles</h2> <p>Amanda’s parents became her conservator for a second time, and it was later revealed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Despite her struggles, Amanda completed a degree at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.</p> <h2 id="recognizing-the-need-for-help" class="wp-block-heading" style="text-transform:uppercase">Recognizing the Need for Help</h2> <p>Last year, Amanda’s conservatorship was lifted, and she filed to terminate it after almost a decade. However, on Sunday, TMZ reported that Amanda was hospitalized after being placed on a psychiatric hold. Amanda was walking around downtown Los Angeles without any clothes on when she flagged down a car and told the driver that she was coming down from a “psychotic episode,” before calling 911 herself.</p> <h2 id="the-importance-of-recognizing-agency" class="wp-block-heading" style="text-transform:uppercase">The Importance of Recognizing Agency</h2> <p>Amanda’s commendable actions in recognizing she needed help have been called out, with many feeling that the initial media coverage of her situation overlooked her agency. Amanda actively sought help during a crisis, and this deserves respect and recognition.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://instagram.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://linkedin.com/showcase/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn </a>to get the latest updates from<a href="https://capetowntribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cape Town Tribune</a></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/amanda-bynes-is-being-applauded-for-recognizing-she-needed-help/">Amanda Bynes Is Being Applauded For Recognizing She Needed Help</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Gift Of The Givers Applauds Cops And The Court After The Killers Of A Volunteer Are Sentenced Harshly.</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/gift-of-the-givers-applauds-cops-and-the-court-after-the-killers-of-a-volunteer-are-sentenced-harshly/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Ritman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 17:28:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[CAPE TOWN]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=10850</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Gift of the Givers has praised the police and the Western Cape…</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/gift-of-the-givers-applauds-cops-and-the-court-after-the-killers-of-a-volunteer-are-sentenced-harshly/">Gift Of The Givers Applauds Cops And The Court After The Killers Of A Volunteer Are Sentenced Harshly.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-transform:capitalize">Gift of the Givers has praised the police and the Western Cape High Court for putting the killers of volunteer Ameerodien Noordien behind bars for a long time.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">On 5 October 2018, Noordien was killed in the crossfire of a gang fight in Surwood Walk, Hanover Park, and on Monday, Adriaan Carelse and a man who cannot be named because he was a teenager at the time were sentenced to 25 years in prison each for the murder.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“Ameerodien was a dedicated Gift of the Givers volunteer who, along with other youth, were focused on moving away from the tentacles of criminal gangs to a life of service to those in need, and in the process, provide honest earnings (we pay our volunteers in cash and kind) for the wellbeing of their own families,” Gift of the Givers said.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“We commend members of the criminal justice system who gathered evidence, built a solid case that held up in court, and resulted in a very successful conviction,” the organisation said.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“This is especially significant in light of the widely publicised collusion between gangsters, corrupt police officers, and the justice system.”</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">This was in reference to a decision by Judge Daniel Thulare in an unrelated case.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“Fortunately, we have an abundance of honest, upright, God-fearing, and ethical personnel in all sectors of the criminal justice system who can make a significant difference in delivering justice to the people of our country.”</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“We call on those who have ‘lost the way, sold their souls, and succumbed to lucrative incentives’ to reflect, rethink, and return to the noble path they chose to serve fearlessly and with integrity, which will uphold the honour of all colleagues who died in the line of duty.”</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">The organisation stated that it was looking forward to bringing justice to hundreds of other families who had suffered similar fates.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Gift of the Givers has praised the police and the Western Cape High Court for putting the killers of volunteer Ameerodien Noordien behind bars for a long time.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">On 5 October 2018, Noordien was killed in the crossfire of a gang fight in Surwood Walk, Hanover Park, and on Monday, Adriaan Carelse and a man who cannot be named because he was a teenager at the time were sentenced to 25 years in prison each for the murder.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“Ameerodien was a dedicated Gift of the Givers volunteer who, along with other youth, were focused on moving away from the tentacles of criminal gangs to a life of service to those in need, and in the process, provide honest earnings (we pay our volunteers in cash and kind) for the wellbeing of their own families,” Gift of the Givers said.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“We commend members of the criminal justice system who gathered evidence, built a solid case that held up in court, and resulted in a very successful conviction,” the organisation said.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“This is especially significant in light of the widely publicised collusion between gangsters, corrupt police officers, and the justice system.”</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">This was in reference to a decision by Judge Daniel Thulare in an unrelated case.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“Fortunately, we have an abundance of honest, upright, God-fearing, and ethical personnel in all sectors of the criminal justice system who can make a significant difference in delivering justice to the people of our country.”</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“We call on those who have ‘lost the way, sold their souls, and succumbed to lucrative incentives’ to reflect, rethink, and return to the noble path they chose to serve fearlessly and with integrity, which will uphold the honour of all colleagues who died in the line of duty.”</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">The organisation stated that it was looking forward to bringing justice to hundreds of other families who had suffered similar fates.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">They were also sentenced for the attempted murder of three people during the same shooting, as well as for possessing ammunition and firearms.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Carelse was also sentenced for other shootings that resulted in a murder and attempted murders.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">He was a self-proclaimed American gangster. The younger man claimed that he was not a gangster, but that he had American friends. According to the Child Justice Act, the time spent in custody prior to his sentencing will be deducted from his 25-year sentence.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-70-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-11202" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-70-1024x576.png 1024w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-70-300x169.png 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-70-768x432.png 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-70-1536x864.png 1536w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-70-150x84.png 150w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-70-696x392.png 696w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-70-1068x601.png 1068w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-70.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">They were also sentenced for the attempted murder of three people during the same shooting, as well as for possessing ammunition and firearms.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Carelse was also sentenced for other shootings that resulted in a murder and attempted murders.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">He was a self-proclaimed American gangster. The younger man claimed that he was not a gangster, but that he had American friends. According to the Child Justice Act, the time spent in custody prior to his sentencing will be deducted from his 25-year sentence.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Judge Monde Ishmael Samela handed down the sentence, noting that neither of the men had revealed much to the court, and that he had only learned about their lives from the pre-sentencing report.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">The South Australian Police Service praised Warrant Officer Elton Logenstein for the thorough investigation that led to the convictions and sentences.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“The Western Cape police management welcomed the sentence and commended the investigating officer and the prosecution tea.”</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://instagram.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://linkedin.com/showcase/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn </a>to get the latest updates from<a href="https://capetowntribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cape Town Tribune</a></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/gift-of-the-givers-applauds-cops-and-the-court-after-the-killers-of-a-volunteer-are-sentenced-harshly/">Gift Of The Givers Applauds Cops And The Court After The Killers Of A Volunteer Are Sentenced Harshly.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Without Assistance, These Shelters Will Close Within Weeks.</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/without-assistance-these-shelters-will-close-within-weeks/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Ritman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:08:14 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[CAPE TOWN]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=10863</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>As the country begins 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV),…</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/without-assistance-these-shelters-will-close-within-weeks/">Without Assistance, These Shelters Will Close Within Weeks.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-transform:capitalize">As the country begins 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), two Cape Town shelters for abused women may have to close if funding is not secured soon.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children in Manenberg and St Anne’s Homes in Woodstock have both issued public appeals for emergency funding in order to keep their shelters open.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">On Monday alone, advocate Bernadine Bachar, director of the Saartjie Baartman Centre, said she sent out at least 90 appeals to various funders. “I need R300,000 within the next two weeks or we’ll have to close our doors,” Bachar said.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">She claimed that the centre, which opened in 1999, receives only 29% of its funding from the Department of Social Development (DSD), which is currently experiencing “financial constraints.”</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“It’s a never-ending battle. I devote a significant amount of my time to fund-raising. The funders are tightening their belts and are unable to commit to [the amounts] they did previously “She stated.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Bachar also mentioned that the centre hosted smaller fundraisers such as high teas. However, she claimed that these barely made a dent in the organization’s operating costs.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-1024x768.png" alt="" class="wp-image-11182" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-1024x768.png 1024w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-300x225.png 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-768x576.png 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-1536x1152.png 1536w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-2048x1536.png 2048w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-150x113.png 150w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-696x522.png 696w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-1068x801.png 1068w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64-1920x1440.png 1920w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-64.png 3264w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Lange also stated that DSD funding only covers 29% of their annual budget, and that it is paid quarterly, so they will not receive the funds until January 2023.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">St Anne’s Homes, which has 21 bed spaces, requires R300 000 per month to stay open, according to Lange.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“The department is facing financial constraints and thus appeals to the private sector to also get involved and empower women and children in the shelters,” said Western Cape social development department spokesperson Monique Mortlock-Malgas.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">She stated that the Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) of the department currently funds 26 shelters in the Western Cape.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“The VEP transfer budget for the fiscal year 2022/2023 is R62 866 000, with shelter services accounting for 52%,” Mortlock-Malgas added.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://instagram.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://linkedin.com/showcase/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn </a>to get the latest updates from<a href="https://capetowntribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cape Town Tribune</a></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/without-assistance-these-shelters-will-close-within-weeks/">Without Assistance, These Shelters Will Close Within Weeks.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>STOCK TAKE | Vegan Options Expand, And SA Climbs The Job Ladder</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/stock-take-vegan-options-expand-and-sa-climbs-the-job-ladder/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Ritman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:30:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[CAPE TOWN]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=10871</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The days of deep-fried, crumbed mushrooms the consistency of an old shoe…</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/stock-take-vegan-options-expand-and-sa-climbs-the-job-ladder/">STOCK TAKE | Vegan Options Expand, And SA Climbs The Job Ladder</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-transform:capitalize">The days of deep-fried, crumbed mushrooms the consistency of an old shoe as the only plant-based main course option in restaurants are long gone. Lucky customers, if you can call them that, were occasionally spoiled with the option of overcooked creamed spinach and butternut. Neither of these options were particularly appealing, and to be honest, even the titular character in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist would have shuddered at the prospect of asking for more.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Nowadays, the plant-based food industry, both globally and in South Africa, is becoming more sophisticated and offers a lot more to discerning palates. Plant-based meat alternatives not only taste better, but there is now a wide variety to choose from.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">The only issue is the pricing, as it is still a small portion of the South African food market. Food is a volume game, which means that if relatively few units of a particular product are produced and sold, the price will be higher. As a result, consumers frequently have to pay more for plant-based ready-made meals than for meat-based counterparts.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">However, there are numerous encouraging signs that this situation may eventually improve. To begin with, there is a growing trend of people seeking healthier food options, which is supporting the plant-based sector in South Africa.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">As a result, not only are more restaurants offering plant-based food options, but some are entirely focused on providing meat alternatives. Second, South African supermarkets are now stocking a much wider range of foods in this category. Third, there are many new entrants in the segment, which increases competition. And, as we all know, nothing drives down prices like competition.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Importantly, SA’s JSE-listed food producers are also looking into the plant-based sector, which will likely help to lower prices in the long run. Tiger Brands’ Venture Capital Fund, for example, announced earlier this year that it had acquired a minority stake in Cape Town-based Herbivore Earthfoods for an undisclosed sum.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">RFG, which manufactures products such as Rhodes and Bull Brand, also indicated last week during its results presentation that it was monitoring the plant-based sector, having begun expanding into the ready-made meal division of that segment. Management was quick to point out that, while the market is expanding rapidly, it is doing so from a low base.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">However, RFG CEO Pieter Hanekom stated that while the plant-based category is not yet a big business in South Africa, it has the potential to become one in the future. Pricing may become more appealing as more players enter the market.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Furthermore, “if you can also get the volumes up and get a bit of operational leverage, that will also bring prices down over time,” Hanekom explained.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">While a significant price reduction is clearly not going to happen overnight, fans of plant-based food can take solace in the fact that companies like Tiger and RFG are taking this food segment seriously. According to restaurant chains such as Famous Brands, the trend toward healthier eating appears to be here to stay. Others will most likely follow suit, prompting cries of “more” from South African consumers.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">SA’s unemployment rate is now only the third worst in the world.<br>Excellent work.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">With the final month of the year finally here, and the prospect of festivities worthy of the name, it now appears that SA may have escaped a year of war and plague unscathed.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">There is some good news, such as the fact that the year has passed without a major new corporate scandal, such as a new Tongaat or Steinhoff, but the JSE is also hovering near positive territory for the year, with some notable new listings. The rand is on the verge of breaking through the R17/$ level, and rising inflation appears not to have killed the consumer economy yet, while many JSE-listed firms, fresh off years of cost containment and cash hoarding during Covid-19, are still looking to expand.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Furthermore, even though 2022 will see South Africa’s worst-ever rolling blackouts and floods, some – like Pakistan – will have it much worse, Europe is fighting a land war, China is still fighting Covid-19, the US is still fighting extreme political polarisation, and events in the UK have helped dispel the notion, at least for some, that rich governments can’t go bankrupt.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="543" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-59-1024x543.png" alt="" class="wp-image-11170" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-59-1024x543.png 1024w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-59-300x159.png 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-59-768x407.png 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-59-1536x814.png 1536w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-59-150x80.png 150w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-59-696x369.png 696w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-59-1068x566.png 1068w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-59.png 1907w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Of course, not all news is good news, but Thursday’s unemployment data showed a full percentage point drop to 32.9%, giving us reason to be less gloomy. That is less than one-third!</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">South Africa’s unemployment rate now trails Namibia and Nigeria on a list of 82 countries and the eurozone monitored by Bloomberg, though the global news agency notes that some of its data is out of date.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Even if the labour market is improving, SA’s economic growth is still expected to be 1.1% in 2023, before “accelerating” to 1.4% in 2024 and 1.5% in 2025, according to the Reserve Bank’s latest forecast. This is obviously insufficient for meaningful unemployment reduction, and there are numerous warnings that even this level of growth is overly optimistic.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Furthermore, before popping the cork, it’s worth noting that the National Development Plan set a target of 14% unemployment by 2020. When the plan was released in 2012, it stood at 24.9%.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/stock-take-vegan-options-expand-and-sa-climbs-the-job-ladder/">STOCK TAKE | Vegan Options Expand, And SA Climbs The Job Ladder</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Why Do These Health Workers Live In South Africa’s Poorest Villages?</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/why-do-these-health-workers-live-in-south-africas-poorest-villages/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Ritman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:19:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[CAPE TOWN]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=10869</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Nomkhosi Mkhwanazi, 35, is sitting in her office at Hlabisa Hospital, which…</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/why-do-these-health-workers-live-in-south-africas-poorest-villages/">Why Do These Health Workers Live In South Africa’s Poorest Villages?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-transform:capitalize">Nomkhosi Mkhwanazi, 35, is sitting in her office at Hlabisa Hospital, which is named after a small rural settlement in KwaZulu-Natal about a three-hour drive north of Durban.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">She’s the only dietitian at the hospital.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Mkhwanazi grew up in Hlabisa and has lived there for the majority of her life.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Since 1999, the Umthombo Youth Development Foundation has assisted around 500 health workers in studying health science. Students from poor, rural backgrounds, like Mkhwanazi, are funded and mentored during their studies.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">In exchange, they must work at hospitals in (or near) the towns or villages where they grew up for the same number of years that the foundation supported them.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Mkhwanazi was required by contract to work in the Hlabisa area for four years, but she has stayed much longer. She will have worked here for nine years this month.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Her desire to help people in her community is, in fact, what inspired her to become a dietitian in the first place.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“I’ve always wanted to come back here and work,” Mkhwanazi says. “I was a student nurse here at the hospital before becoming a dietitian.” I noticed that many patients did not gain weight as a result of their illnesses or financial difficulties.”</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Dietitians advise such patients on what foods to eat based on scientific evidence. “If patients are too sick to eat, dietitians will prescribe nutritional supplements,” Mkhwanazi adds.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">If Mkhwanazi’s patients lived in cities like Cape Town or Durban, they would have had access to a variety of dietitians at public hospitals.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">But things are different in Hlabisa.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“Until I started working here in 2013, there wasn’t a single permanent dietitian at the hospital,” Mkhwanazi says. “So I decided to study dietetics and then return to my community to serve.”</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Doctors who were raised in rural areas are more likely to work there.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Mkhwanazi’s story explains why Umthombo was framed.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">People who grew up in rural towns are far more likely than their urban counterparts to work in desperately needed rural clinics and hospitals.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">A 2019 study of Wits University medical students found that five years after graduation, doctors raised in rural areas were nearly five times more likely to be working in rural hospitals than those raised in cities.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Other South African medical schools’ research has yielded similar results.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">So what about Umthombo’s own information?</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">According to a 2015 study, nearly 95% of the 185 health science students who graduated by 2013 either fulfilled their contracts and worked back the entire period they were supported for at a rural health centre, or were in the process of doing so. And, of those who had completed their obligations, 71% continued to work in these fields.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">The graduates of the foundation bring skills that rural hospitals and clinics struggle to attract or retain, according to a 2021 study published in BMC Health Services Research.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">According to a 2011 health department report, only 3% of the 1200 medical students who graduated each year ended up working in rural areas 10 to 20 years later. There is no new health department data, but a 2019 study of doctors who graduated from Wits between 2007 and 2011 discovered that only 7% worked in rural areas.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">This contributes to a significant disparity in how easily people in remote areas can access healthcare compared to those in the country’s major cities.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">But why do people who grew up in rural areas and now have the means to live anywhere in South Africa (or even emigrate) choose to work in small South African settlements, often in under-resourced facilities?</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Anecdotally, Bhekisisa visited three hospitals in rural KwaZulu-Natal where Umthombo graduates currently work. We spoke with ten of them, all of whom grew up in these neighbourhoods.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">We also spoke with six Umthombo-supported medical students from deep rural communities at the University of KwaZulu-Natal about their plans to return.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="614" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-58-1024x614.png" alt="" class="wp-image-11167" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-58-1024x614.png 1024w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-58-300x180.png 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-58-768x461.png 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-58-150x90.png 150w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-58-696x418.png 696w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-58-1068x641.png 1068w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-58.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Family and finances: The advantages of living in the country</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Many of the students and health workers Bhekisisa spoke with agreed with Mkwhanazi’s motivation for returning to rural work.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Knowing how poor their communities are in terms of health care is a big part of what drives them home.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Mthokozisi Gumede, a social worker at Bethesda Hospital in Ubombo, a small village about a four-hour drive from Durban, says it gives him great satisfaction to serve people he grew up with.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Thulani Ngwenya had a similar concern after qualifying as a doctor and starting work in rural KwaZulu-Natal in 2013. Serving people in uMkhanyakude, the district municipality where he grew up and now works, was always important to him.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">But he wanted to get away from his hometown of Ingwavuma, a rural village near the province’s northwestern tip, where it borders Eswatini. Ngwenya is now the medical manager at Bethesda Hospital, which is about 80 kilometres from Ingwavuma.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">“A mother or grandmother in my culture would not feel comfortable being examined by someone they saw growing up,” he explains.</p> <p style="text-transform:capitalize">Ngwenya, smiling, says he’ll return to his childhood village in due course: “I just need the community to forget about me running naked in front of them as a child.” Hopefully, they’ll be able to be naked in front of me.”</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://instagram.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://linkedin.com/showcase/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn </a>to get the latest updates from<a href="https://capetowntribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cape Town Tribune</a></p> <p><a href="https://capetowntribune.com/on-thursday-mtn-ghana-may-disconnect-a-quarter-of-its-subscribers/"></a></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/why-do-these-health-workers-live-in-south-africas-poorest-villages/">Why Do These Health Workers Live In South Africa’s Poorest Villages?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>In The Final ATP Rankings, Alcaraz And Nadal Have A Historic 1-2.</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/in-the-final-atp-rankings-alcaraz-and-nadal-have-a-historic-1-2/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Ritman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:09:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[CAPE TOWN]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=10903</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal finish the year first and second in…</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/in-the-final-atp-rankings-alcaraz-and-nadal-have-a-historic-1-2/">In The Final ATP Rankings, Alcaraz And Nadal Have A Historic 1-2.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-transform:capitalize">Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal finish the year first and second in the ATP rankings, making Spain the first country to have the top two in the final standings.<br><br>Three of the four Grand Slam titles were won by the Spanish duo. Alcaraz, a teenager, won the US Open, while Nadal won the Australian and French Opens.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-46-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-11133" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-46-1024x576.png 1024w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-46-300x169.png 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-46-768x432.png 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-46-150x84.png 150w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-46-696x392.png 696w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-46-1068x601.png 1068w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-46.png 1296w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p style="text-transform:capitalize"><br><br>Nadal will enter 2023 looking to add to his record 22 Grand Slam titles, but he will be closely followed by Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, who is only one behind his great rival.<br><br>The 35-year-old Serbian finished the year fifth in the rankings but with a bang, defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud to win his sixth ATP Finals title.<br><br>Ruud finishes the year third, displacing Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas, after a highly successful, albeit frustrating, season that saw him reach the French and US Open finals.<br><br>Final 2022 ATP rankings (Russian and Belarussian players are not permitted to compete under their national names or flags):<br><br>6820 Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)<br><br>6020 Rafael Nadal (ESP)<br><br>5820 (+1) Casper Ruud (NOR)<br><br>Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) 5550<br><br>5th place: Novak Djokovic (SRB) 4820 (+3)<br><br>4195 Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN)<br><br>Daniil Medvedev (4065)<br><br>Andrey Rublev (3930)<br><br>Taylor Fritz (United States) 3355<br><br>Hubert Hurkacz (Poland) 2905 (+1)<br><br>2888 Holger Rune (DEN)<br><br>2700 Alexander Zverev (GER)<br><br>2495 Pablo Carreno (ESP)<br><br>2445 Cameron Norrie (GBR)<br><br>Jannik Sinner (Italy) 2410<br><br>2375 Matteo Berrettini (ITA)<br><br>2105 Marin Cilic (CRO)<br><br>2075 Denis Shapovalov (CAN)<br><br>Frances Tiafoe (USA) (2000)<br><br>Karen Khachanov, 1990<br><br>Other:</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://instagram.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://linkedin.com/showcase/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn </a>to get the latest updates from<a href="https://capetowntribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cape Town Tribune</a></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/in-the-final-atp-rankings-alcaraz-and-nadal-have-a-historic-1-2/">In The Final ATP Rankings, Alcaraz And Nadal Have A Historic 1-2.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>According To A New Study, Half Of South Africa’s Public School Teachers Will Retire Within The Next Decade.</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/according-to-a-new-study-half-of-south-africas-public-school-teachers-will-retire-within-the-next-decade/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Ritman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:08:49 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[CAPE TOWN]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=10868</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>According to a new study, the South African public education system will…</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/according-to-a-new-study-half-of-south-africas-public-school-teachers-will-retire-within-the-next-decade/">According To A New Study, Half Of South Africa’s Public School Teachers Will Retire Within The Next Decade.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-transform:capitalize">According to a new study, the South African public education system will face a massive wave of teacher retirements in 2030.<br><br>The Teacher Demographic Dividend project is a three-year project led by a team of more than 20 researchers at Stellenbosch University’s Research on Socioeconomic Policy (RESEP) unit, and it will be published on Thursday.<br><br>Professors Nic Spaull and Servaas van der Berg are in charge of the project. From 2022 to 2024, Stellenbosch University will lead the project, which will investigate the impending wave of teacher retirements.<br><br>According to Van der Berg and Professor Martin Gustafsson, the country faces an ageing teacher population by 2030.<br><br>“In 2021, half of South Africa’s publicly employed teachers (49%) will be over the age of 50, heralding a wave of teacher retirements. Teachers can retire at the age of 55 and, in most cases, must retire by the age of 60, though in some cases, a limited number are permitted to remain in the classroom until the age of 65. Overall, 49% of teachers are 50 or older, with 25% being at least 55. As a result, a large retirement wave is unavoidable.”<br></p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-44-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-11127" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-44-1024x576.png 1024w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-44-300x169.png 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-44-768x432.png 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-44-150x84.png 150w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-44-696x392.png 696w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-44-1068x601.png 1068w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-44.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p style="text-transform:capitalize"><br><br>According to a new study, the South African public education system will face a massive wave of teacher retirements in 2030.<br><br>The Teacher Demographic Dividend project is a three-year project led by a team of more than 20 researchers at Stellenbosch University’s Research on Socioeconomic Policy (RESEP) unit, and it will be published on Thursday.<br><br>Professors Nic Spaull and Servaas van der Berg are in charge of the project. From 2022 to 2024, Stellenbosch University will lead the project, which will investigate the impending wave of teacher retirements.<br><br>According to Van der Berg and Professor Martin Gustafsson, the country faces an ageing teacher population by 2030.<br><br>“In 2021, half of South Africa’s publicly employed teachers (49%) will be over the age of 50, heralding a wave of teacher retirements. Teachers can retire at the age of 55 and, in most cases, must retire by the age of 60, though in some cases, a limited number are permitted to remain in the classroom until the age of 65. Overall, 49% of teachers are 50 or older, with 25% being at least 55. As a result, a large retirement wave is unavoidable.”<br>They stated that even when graduates are not entering the public sector, “university outputs are on a sound trajectory, and should be able to deal with a demand for a larger teacher workforce to reduce the learner educator ratio, reduce class sizes somewhat, and put the country back on an improvement trajectory in international testing programmes.”<br><br><br><br>Through the Funza Lushaka Bursary programme, the Department of Basic Education also invests in teacher training. This year, at least 12 000 student teachers were funded.<br><br><br>Poppie Ntaka, the study’s author, discovered that while universities are increasing teacher training outputs, provinces are not hiring them. Instead, classroom teacher-learner ratios were rising as a result of provinces’ inability to hire due to budget constraints.<br><br>“While teacher production has increased significantly, provinces have not increased the number of teachers hired, and this gap has grown over time. Only 14 524 teachers were hired by provinces in 2021, while 28 335 graduated from universities, implying that only half of graduating teachers were hired. This was 75% between 2015 and 2016 “Ntaka stated this.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://instagram.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://linkedin.com/showcase/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn </a>to get the latest updates from<a href="https://capetowntribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cape Town Tribune</a></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/according-to-a-new-study-half-of-south-africas-public-school-teachers-will-retire-within-the-next-decade/">According To A New Study, Half Of South Africa’s Public School Teachers Will Retire Within The Next Decade.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>If The Price Is Right, The Anti-HIV Vaccine Could Be Available In South African Clinics By August 2023.</title> <link>https://capetowntribune.com/if-the-price-is-right-the-anti-hiv-vaccine-could-be-available-in-south-african-clinics-by-august-2023/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Ritman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:04:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[CAPE TOWN]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://capetowntribune.com/?p=10895</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>A cream, two-story building with a bright rainbow sign towers up about…</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/if-the-price-is-right-the-anti-hiv-vaccine-could-be-available-in-south-african-clinics-by-august-2023/">If The Price Is Right, The Anti-HIV Vaccine Could Be Available In South African Clinics By August 2023.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-transform:capitalize">A cream, two-story building with a bright rainbow sign towers up about a five-minute drive off the Borcherds Quarry Road off-ramp to Crossroads near Cape Town on the N2 highway, behind an amagwinya (vetkoek) shop and a tin shack.<br><br>It is heavily secured, with four security guards wearing orange reflective vests patrolling the perimeter. CCTV cameras and additional guards watch over the Emavundleni Prevention Research Centre, where Amanda Roberts, 23, is scrolling on her phone while waiting for a doctor in a consulting room.<br><br>It’s pouring outside and the streets are muddy, but that hasn’t stopped Roberts, a teaching assistant, from coming to get a CAB-LA jab every two months. The shot, which will be injected into her buttocks, will save her life because it eliminates the possibility of her contracting HIV through sex.<br><br>Roberts’ mother died of HIV in 2016. Her mother’s surviving twin sister has also become infected with the virus. “I’m afraid of getting infected and don’t want to follow in their footsteps,” she says. “I was abandoned with my younger brother and now have to care for him on my own.”<br><br>Roberts is an outspoken woman with long, dark-red braids draping down her back and a gold nose ring.<br><br>“I’m not embarrassed to come to the clinic,” she says. “Everyone knows I’m going to get this shot.”<br><br>Roberts and her boyfriend split up for four months a few years ago.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-1024x683.png" alt="" class="wp-image-11122" srcset="https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-1024x683.png 1024w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-300x200.png 300w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-768x512.png 768w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-2048x1366.png 2048w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-150x100.png 150w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-696x464.png 696w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-1068x712.png 1068w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43-1920x1280.png 1920w, https://capetowntribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-43.png 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p style="text-transform:capitalize"><br><br>“During that time, he must have slept with someone else,” she explains, “because I contracted a sexually transmitted infection shortly after we got back together, and he was the only person I had sex with.”<br><br>“I thought to myself, what if he had slept with someone who was HIV positive?” she says as she checks a WhatsApp message.<br><br>“I was desperate to get this shot.”<br><br>The Desmond Tutu HIV Centre at the University of Cape Town runs the Emavundleni Prevention Research Centre, which is a world-class clinical trial site. The open-label phase of a study called HPTN 084 is taking place here. The researchers and trial participants both know which drug volunteers receive in an open-label study.<br><br>CAB-LA is given to Roberts and over 3200 other women from Sub-Saharan Africa in this study. Because scientists have already established that the medication works extremely well in preventing HIV infection, researchers are looking at how easy or difficult it is to roll out.<br><br>Once the drug has been approved by our medicines regulator and a price has been agreed upon, this information will assist the government in determining what resources it will require and what obstacles it can expect along the way when (and if) the injection is eventually made available to hundreds of thousands of people.<br><br>Roberts has been taking CAB-LA for six months, and this is her third injection.<br><br>“I was desperate to take this injection,” she says. “I knew I was going to need it.”<br><br>The less frequently you take the pill, the less effective it becomes.<br><br>CAB-LA is an abbreviation for long-acting (LA) cabotegravir — cabotegravir is an antiretroviral drug (ARV) that some HIV-infected people use in combination with other ARVs to prevent the virus in their bodies from replicating itself. When such medication is used to prevent HIV infection — that is, before HIV exposure — it is referred to as pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP.<br><br>“It works a little bit like a contraceptive injection in that it prevents you from getting pregnant,” says Linda-Gail Bekker, director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre and one of the lead investigators on the HPTN 084 trial in South Africa. “The injected drug [cabotegravir] enters the muscle and remains there for two months before slowly dissolving into the bloodstream.” Then it goes to work, preventing HIV from entering your cells.”<br><br>For five years prior to taking CAB-LA, Roberts took a daily HIV prevention pill containing two ARVs, tenofovir and emtricitabine.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://facebook.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://instagram.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://linkedin.com/showcase/cttdotcom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn </a>to get the latest updates from<a href="https://capetowntribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cape Town Tribune</a></p> <p><a href="https://musicalstates.com/kanye-west-and-kim-kardashian-have-settled-their-divorce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com/if-the-price-is-right-the-anti-hiv-vaccine-could-be-available-in-south-african-clinics-by-august-2023/">If The Price Is Right, The Anti-HIV Vaccine Could Be Available In South African Clinics By August 2023.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://capetowntribune.com">Cape Town Tribune</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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