Month: October 2022

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City to commence with road resurfacing in Langa, Kensington and Windermere

The City of Cape Town is set to commence with the resurfacing of various roads in Langa, Kensington and Windermere on Tuesday, 1 November 2022. Residents can expect the works to continue until Tuesday, 31 January 2023, pending unforeseen delays and inclement weather. 

The work is planned to take place on weekdays only, from 07:30 to 17:00 to limit the impact on road users.

The following roads will undergo upgrade:

Road section:From:To:
Kendall Street3rd Avenue6th Avenue
9th AvenueDapper RoadSunderland Street
12th Street4th Avenue5th Avenue
Ventura StreetLugmag AvenueAlbacore Street
Lugmag AvenueTyphoon StreetRapide Street
Matroos PleinSunderland StreetFortress Street
Circle (at school)Winne MandelaKing Langalibalele Drive
Circle (at police station)Mendi AvenueKing Langalibalele Drive
Thabo Mbeki / Washington intersection  
CircleHarry Gwala StreetKing Langalibalele Drive


In addition, a footway upgrade along King Langalibalele Drive in Langa will form part of the works.

‘We ask that the community please cooperate with our team on the ground while the project is ongoing. We would like to resurface these portions of the road to provide residents in the area with a safe and smooth road surface. We have measures in place to help direct residents during the construction period and we urge all road users to please comply,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.

The City’s Road Infrastructure Management Department will be milling out the existing road surfacing and replacing it with a new asphalt road surface. This work forms part of regular maintenance to prolong the longevity of the city’s road network.

Source: City Of Cape Town

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City to commence with road resurfacing in Schaap Kraal

The City of Cape Town is set to commence with the resurfacing of Strandfontein Road between Spine Road and Emerald Way in Schaap Kraal on Monday, 7 November 2022. Residents can expect the works to continue until 13 December 2022, pending unforeseen delays and inclement weather. 

The work is planned to take place on weekdays only, from 09:00 to 15:30 to limit the impact on road users.

‘We ask that the community please cooperate with our team on the ground while the project is ongoing. We would like to resurface this portion of the road to provide residents in the area with a safe and smooth road surface. We have measures in place to help direct residents during the construction period and we urge all road users to please comply,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas. 

The City’s Road Infrastructure Management Department will be milling out the existing road surfacing and replacing it with a new asphalt road surface. This work forms part of regular maintenance to prolong the longevity of the city’s road network.

Source: City Of Cape Town

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Suspects due in court for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition

WESTERN CAPE – Police operations by our respective units to ensure that offenders are brought to book in this province, resulted in the arrest of two suspects on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

Police members of the Provincial Extortion Task Team followed up on information on Saturday, 29 October 2022 in Lwandle. Upon arrival at the address in Majola Street at around 21:30, they found an unknown man at home, who admitted that he is in possession of a firearm which belongs to a relative. The police searched the premises and confiscated a 9 mm Norinco pistol with ammunition including one shotgun round found hidden in a crate. The man could not provide a valid licence to be in possession of the firearm and ammunition and refused to disclose the identity of his relative, whom he claimed to be the lawful owner of the firearm. The 46 years old man, who happened to be a member of the South African Police Service in Lwandle, was arrested and detained on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, defeating the ends of justice and negligent safekeeping of a firearm.

In the early hours of Monday, 31 October 2022, police members of the Anti-Gang Unit deployed in Lost City, Mitchells Plain to combat the ongoing gang violence, responded to information indicating that a suspect with a firearm was hiding at a nearby address. The platoon proceeded to Mosterthoek Street. When they approached the residence, an unknown man fled the scene with police members in pursuit. They apprehended the man and confiscated a 9mm Pietro Beretta Pistol with ammunition. The 35 year old man was arrested and detained on a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Once charged the suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Strand and Mitchells Plain Magistrate courts on the mentioned charges.  

Source: South African Police Service

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G20 Health Ministers Meeting Delivers Six Key Actions for the Upcoming Leaders’ Summit

BALI, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin closed G20 Second Health Ministerial Meeting in Bali, 28 October 2022. This meeting is the culmination of G20 discussions about strengthening the global health architecture and strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

G20 Health Ministers Meeting Produced Key Actions to Strengthen Global Health Architecture

While current geopolitical tension had been widely reflected over the three days’ meetings, G20 member states maintain a strong commitment, together addressing global health challenges and finding a common solution. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said, “Despite our differences, the G20 member states have come together to speak the same language—the language of humanity, the language of health that knows no border.”

The meeting produced a technical document to be submitted for consideration during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in mid-November. Six key actions will be carried forward as follow:

  1. The Health Track has led to the design and launch of the Pandemic Fund. G20 members will continue and deepen the work envisioned for the Joint Finance and Health Task Force (JFHTF) and call on all G20 countries to build on the major concrete achievement of the Pandemic Fund – previously known as the Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response
  2. Following the completion of the ACT-A evaluation, G20 countries should continue to lead the shaping of successor entities and functions to ensure the readiness of mechanisms to respond to future pandemics
  3. Under the Indonesian G20 Presidency, G20 member states have brought progress on genomic surveillance, which should pave the way for continued attention and progress as a crucial part of pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
  4. Further global collaboration to build on the successes of existing travel certificate systems while moving towards interoperability of these systems;
  5. Conduct a gap analysis and mapping of existing and emerging research and manufacturing networks, which should be taken forward by the next Indian presidency of the G20
  6. Concrete actions emerge from the side events of the G20 Health agenda, with a call to action to increase funding to combat Tuberculosis; a commitment to implement the One Health initiative; and a call to action to enhance improvements in the capacity to prevent, detect and respond to AMR.

Indonesia will pass the G20 Presidency baton to India, where members will collectively further discuss and pursue efforts to address and strengthen global health architecture.

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Dominica’s Anichi Resort & Spa provides a 2% annual return while under construction

Roseau, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anichi Resort & Spa will be providing a 2% annual return to investors despite being under construction. The management of the much-anticipated five-star luxury resort and spa in Dominica has said that the project is in full swing, and that once construction is completed, annual returns will be based on the resort’s operation.

Following an official update, an estimated 70% of the project is now complete; this includes the flooring as well as an extensive electricity infrastructure. The resort is being built on 12 acres of land, with 128 rooms. I will host world-class amenities, such as a lagoon swimming pool, an infinity pool, restaurants, a business centre and many others. Overlooking a picturesque beach, the resort will tastefully blend its modern architecture with the landscape’s tropical foliage.

Developed by Oriental Developers (Caribbean) Ltd, the resort will form part of the Autograph Collection, a premium international brand developed by renowned hotelier Marriott International. This links the resort to more than 100 luxury lifestyle hotels across 30 countries and territories – all of which have been constructed as part of Autograph Collection Hotels. Furthermore, Anichi Resort will be managed by Highgate, a dominant player in major US gateway cities with a growing footprint in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Anichi Resort & Spa is also one of the premium real estate options approved by the Dominican government’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme. The CBI Index of 2022, published by the PWM Magazine of the Financial Times, recognises it as the “World’s Best Citizenship by Investment Programme”. The minimum investment threshold for Anichi Resort & Spa is $220,000 (USD), an expenditure which also comes with lifetime Dominican citizenship and property ownership.

The resort will bolster the tourism sector and generate extensive employment for locals. The country already occupies a notable position, ranking first among 25 other Caribbean islands – winning due to its lush green jungles, hot springs and striking black-sand beaches. Annually, scores of investors fly to Dominica owing to its large number of government-approved investment projects. The Citizenship by Investment Programme of Dominica allows these individuals to purchase freehold shares in government-approved properties.

Anichi Resort & Spa provides investors and CBI applicants with a Return on Investment (ROI) as well as a route towards diversifying their portfolios and planning their wealth. 

The Prime Minister of Dominica, Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, praised the CBI Programme, “Thanks to the real-estate investment option of the Citizenship by Investment Programme,” he noted, “the country is catching the attraction of travel-enthusiasts and is now known for [its] luxury tourism offering. Under the Citizenship Programme, investors looking to expand their real estate portfolio have the opportunity to invest in established luxury hotel brands and villas.” 

Dominica’s real estate investment option has long provided premium, luxury projects for investment. A prior example of this is Secret Bay, a real estate property which paid out more than $1 million (USD) in returns to investors. The Residences at Secret Bay also promises great returns, having drawn more than 100 Citizenship by Investment (CBI) owners. The resort has already won a number of awards, and it is anticipated that Anichi Resort & Spa will likewise be counted as one of the jewels in Dominica’s real estate crown.

Anichi Resort promises to be a meaningful asset during this time of global uncertainty. CS Global Partners, a legal consulting firm working in the investment citizenship field, noted that, beyond the resort’s world-class architecture and lush surrounding environment, “[t]he project also brings in interest from investors keen to participate in the development through Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. Once completed, the resort promises to transform Dominica’s tourism sector while also boosting employment for the local community”.

Concurrently, Dominica is witnessing the construction of several other hotels, including a Hilton hotel, which will also fall under the government-approved real estate investment options of the country’s CBI programme. Many of these properties are being built to be sustainable and climate-resilient, with the continued construction of such resorts and hotels positioning the island as a top destination for eco-luxury resorts.

Dominica’s real estate is thus proving to be a popular option among investors and high net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Bolstering investment is the strength of the country’s CBI programme. The credibility and trustworthiness of Dominica’s programme has been maintained since its launch almost three decades ago, and it has been ranked the world’s best CBI programme for its sixth consecutive year. Alongside alternative citizenship, the Citizenship by Investment Programme of Dominica provides a number of other opportunities to investors. These include:

  • The ability to become a global citizen and be part of a global community transcends Dominica’s land borders.
  • The ability to hold multiple citizenships.
  • A citizenship that is granted for life and can be passed on to future generations.
  • An opportunity to provide families and children with a peaceful, stable, safe and welcoming home.
  • Access to countless business opportunities, with the option of portfolio diversification.
  • Enhanced opportunities for wealth planning and expanding business overseas.
  • A stable currency, with Dominica’s currency, the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to USD.

These factors, combined with alternative citizenship, present individuals with a rich array of business and personal advantages. As the success and promise of the Anichi Resort & Spa attest, the island along with its CBI programme offers investment with unrivalled returns.

PR Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica
001 (767) 266 3919
mildred.thabane@csglobalpartners.com
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Hisense a dévoilé son premier réfrigérateur H750FSB-IDS en Afrique du Sud

LE CAP, Afrique du Sud, 31 octobre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, l’une des principales marques mondiales d’appareils électroménagers et d’électronique grand public, a lancé un nouveau réfrigérateur intelligent haut de gamme doté de caractéristiques impressionnantes en Afrique du Sud.

La première révélation du produit H750FSB-IDS a été dévoilée chez House & Home à Menlyn Mall, Pretoria, le 26 octobre. La direction de Hisense et House & Home ont assisté à la cérémonie.

« Nous sommes, en tant qu’équipe Hisense, professionnellement et personnellement, très excités de lancer l’un de nos produits Hisense les plus innovants et les plus luxueux en Afrique du Sud. Cette innovation va bien au-delà de la simple réfrigération, elle s’intègre parfaitement à la vie des familles et à leurs activités quotidiennes, en veillant à ce qu’aucun moment important ne soit manqué en raison des tâches de la vie quotidienne. Nous ne vendons pas seulement des appareils, Hisense a un impact positif sur les environnements dans lesquels vivent nos produits », a déclaré Mme Vivi, directrice générale de Hisense Afrique du Sud.

Le réfrigérateur H750FSB-IDS Smart Touchscreen Multi-Door Refrigerator possède des caractéristiques qui améliorent les moments en famille. C’est la valeur que la technologie des produits Hisense apporte aux foyers de nos clients.

Gardez vos aliments frais

Il dispose d’une fonction d’inventaire des aliments qui vous permet de gérer sans effort votre nourriture en nommant tous les articles présents dans votre réfrigérateur et en définissant des dates d’expiration. Le réfrigérateur intelligent PureFlat de Hisense vous avertit alors de l’expiration de vos aliments afin de minimiser le gaspillage alimentaire.

Vos aliments resteront frais plus longtemps grâce aux trois compartiments de refroidissement du réfrigérateur. Ceux-ci contrôlent indépendamment la température et l’humidité pour différents types d’aliments.

En outre, le troisième de ces compartiments a une plage de température allant de -18 degrés à +5 degrés, ce qui lui permet de fonctionner comme un réfrigérateur ou un congélateur.

En combinaison avec la protection antibactérienne du Hisense H750FSB-IDS, jusqu’à 99,99 % des bactéries sont éliminées, assurant que votre nourriture est toujours dans la meilleure condition possible.

Fonctions intelligentes

Le Hisense H750FSB-IDS est aussi intelligent à l’extérieur qu’à l’intérieur.

Son grand écran tactile peut être utilisé pour créer une liste de courses qui se synchronise avec votre smartphone, ce qui la rend facilement accessible en dehors de la maison. Si vous avez du mal à créer une liste de courses parce que vous ne savez pas quoi cuisiner, le Hisense H750FSB-IDS est équipé de plus de 150 recettes pour vous aider à planifier facilement vos prochains repas.

Ces recettes peuvent également être visualisées sur le grand écran tactile pendant que vous cuisinez. Si vous cuisinez alors que le dernier match de rugby est en cours, vous pouvez le regarder sur cet écran en plaçant votre smartphone en miroir sur le réfrigérateur.

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Suspect linked to murder outside Graaff Reinet tavern arrested

GRAAFF REINET – A 26-year old man will appear in the Graaff-Reinet magistrate’s court on a charge of murder for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man outside a local tavern in Graaff Reinet on Sunday evening.

On Monday, 31 October 2022 around 00:30, police in Graaff Reinet were summoned to a local hospital where they were shown the body of a 25-year-old man with a stab wound in the upper body.  The identity of the deceased is being withheld until a formal identification process is concluded.

Immediately leads were followed, which resulted to the arrest of a 25-year old man.  The suspect was positively linked through a CCTV footage near a local tavern, and it is believed that was the crime scene.  A 25-year-old man is due to appear in the Graaff Reinet magistrate’s court on a charge of murder.  Police also seized a murder weapon.

Source: South African Police Service