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News24
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
20 questions with The Bachelor's Marc Buckner
The smell of fudge always reminds him of home, says Marc Buckner. We put The Bachelor's Marc Buckner on the spot in our series of fun Q&As. 1. What's the one app you can't live without? Instagram, due to my line of work. 2. How would you spend R1 million in 24 hours? I'd gather friends and family and jet off in business class to a beautiful location and go to a festival or party to have the best time ever. 3. Which song always makes you dance? All techno songs. Newsletter Daily You Snapshot Your daily must-read selection of moving human interest stories, great inspiration and wonderfully wacky tales Sign up 4. Which three people (dead or alive) would you invite to your fantasy dinner party? Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger – I don't think anyone has been better at manifesting their desires than he has, so I'd love to pick his brain. Albert Einstein and the Dalai Lama – if anyone knows the meaning of life, it would be them. 5. Which fictional character would you love to play in a movie? I would love to play Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine. Hugh Jackman did an amazing job, but I would love to do my own take on it. 6. If you could relive one day from your past, which one would it be? I wouldn't want to relive any day from the past – I love being present. If I had to choose, it would be today because I focus on living in the now for a better future. 7. What's the best piece of advice you've received? Be present and stop overthinking. Think about the now. 8. What's your most-used emoji in chats, and why is it your favourite? The thumbs up or the flexing arm. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Buckner (@marcbuckner) 9. What's the most delicious thing you've ever eaten? There are so many because I've gone through phases of trying different cuisines. There was a time I was a fruitarian, and I loved durian from South Asia. 10. If you could own a holiday home anywhere in the world, where would it be? Bali. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Buckner (@marcbuckner) 11. What are your favourite books? The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. 12. Who's your biggest inspiration? Arnold Schwarzenegger, because of all he's achieved, from acting to being the governor of California, after coming from the small town of Thal in Austria. 13. What smell instantly takes you back to childhood? Fudge. Growing up, I would always make fudge with my uncle. 14. Other than your current career, what would your dream job be? I have two. The first would be a travel expert, getting paid to travel the world and experience beautiful locations. The second is having a farm sanctuary for rescued dogs – something I'm working on. 15. Sweet or salty snacks – which do you crave more? I like both, but my current go-to for salty snacks is Wagyu mince that I usually cook up, and my sweet tooth always craves dried dates and figs. 16. If you had to compete in a reality TV show, which one would it be? Survivor. I actually didn't want to do The Bachelor. LOL! 17. Name a movie that always makes you cry, no matter how often you watch it. The Notebook – it's about that enduring love and standing by your partner no matter what. 18. What's your most irrational fear? Spiders. I've been bitten twice. I remember when I was younger, I woke up with a baboon spider above my head, and my dad came into the room to save the day. 19. If your life had a signature catchphrase, what would it be? 'Ever evolving, ever growing.' 20. If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items would you want to have? My camel backpack, loaded up with Wagyu droewors, dried fruit and a book.
IOL News
4 days ago
- IOL News
Art heist: R1 million worth of sculptures stolen from Pringle Bay gallery
One of the pieces stolen at the Fomo Fine Art Centre sculptured by by Anton Smit Image: Supplied A brazen overnight theft at the FOMO Fine Art Gallery in Pringle Bay has stripped the space of seven sculptures worth more than R1million and left an even greater sentimental wound. The stolen works, by celebrated South African artists Anton Smit and Janko de Beer, are not only of significant financial value but also irreplaceable cultural treasures. 'The theft took place during the night of Tuesday 5 August or the early hours of Wednesday 6 August. I was at the gallery until early Tuesday evening and returned at around 09:00 on Wednesday morning, when I immediately noticed that several sculptures were missing and one of our security cameras had been broken,' said de Beer, co-owner of the gallery and a celebrated visual artist and sculptor. 'Later, we also discovered that the camera positioned at the entrance to Pringle Bay, at the main intersection, was not functioning. We cannot confirm whether this was damaged during the incident or was already out of order. 'This does not appear to have been an opportunistic crime. The sculptures are large and somewhat heavy, so the thieves would have needed a suitable vehicle, the right equipment, and enough people to move them. All indications suggest it was a planned and targeted theft.' According to de Beer, seven sculptures were taken in total: six by Anton Smit and one by Janko de Beer, with a combined value of just over R1 million. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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'This theft is not only a personal blow to the gallery and the artists involved but also to the broader South African art community.' Despite damaged security equipment and no confirmed leads, police have been actively investigating de Beer. Three of these Anton Smit sculptures were stolen Image: Supplied 'The Kleinmond SAPS have been extremely proactive and supportive, but at this stage we are not aware of any solid leads,' de Beer said. Efforts to recover the artworks began immediately. 'We immediately posted details and photographs of the stolen works on social media, which have been shared widely. Our network of collectors, reputable auction houses, and fellow galleries has also been alerted, and we are grateful for the solidarity and support. Because of the distinctiveness of these works, it will be challenging for the thieves to sell them without someone recognising them. 'We are asking members of the public, collectors, and galleries to remain vigilant and report any attempt to resell or transport sculptures that match these descriptions. There is no reward currently on offer, but our focus is on mobilising the art community and the public to help recover the pieces.' In total 7 sculptures were stolen Image: Supplied De Beer said the incident has been deeply felt by all involved. 'The impact is both financial and deeply personal. For the artists, these sculptures represent months of creative effort, skill, and inspiration, and their theft is profoundly discouraging. For us as a gallery, our sculpture garden is something we are proud of. It brings joy to our community and to visitors, and we have always believed that showcasing art outdoors was worth the inherent risks. Until now, we never felt this kind of targeted theft was a likely threat. 'While the incident is disheartening, it will not stop us from doing what we love. We have already strengthened our security measures and remain committed to making art accessible to the public.' He urged the public to act swiftly if they encounter any of the stolen works. 'Please contact Kleinmond SAPS immediately, or get in touch directly with FOMO Fine Arts. Quick action is vital in recovering these works and holding those responsible to account.' Weekend Argus
IOL News
22-04-2025
- IOL News
Court awards R850 000 to man wrongfully detained for 120 days
In granting a man who had to spend 120 days in police custody while he was innocent of committing a crime R850 000 in damages, payable by the police, the court commented that what had happened to the man during his incarceration was simply horrendous and inhumane. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Serame Tikoe claimed more than R1million in damages before the North West High Court, sitting in Mahikeng following his nightmare ordeal. He painted a bleak picture to the court of how he had to witness fellow inmates being raped. He also had to hand out cigarettes to gang members in return for protection. Tikoe, 39, testified that on the afternoon of September 1, 2022, he was on his way to a butcher in Potchefstroom. A male police officer whom he later came to know as Myburgh stopped the plaintiff and told him he wanted to talk to him. Myburgh took the plaintiff's hands and held them behind his back, pushed the plaintiff to the ground and handcuffed him, before pushing him into a police van. This was done in the presence of the public. At the Potchefstroom police station, the plaintiff was told that he was being arrested for armed robbery and possession of ammunition. Tikoe had no knowledge of the armed robbery, nor did the police tell him where and when it had happened. He was later taken to Bougroep prison where he remained in custody until February 15, 2023, when he was cleared of any wrongdoing and released. He told the court that the police cells at Potchefstroom police station were small. There were about 20 people in the cell and he could not bathe because there was no water in the cell. The blankets were filthy and he was placed in a cell with members of a gang, who took his food. The plaintiff did not have any visitors at Potchefstroom police station because his family did not know he was arrested. At Bougroep prison, there were 45 people in a cell. They were given two slices of bread, porridge and tea in the morning. At lunch time, they were given pap and a piece of bone; the plaintiff emphasised that it was literally a bone with no meat. Here he was put in a cell with gang members and he had to witness people being raped in the cell. When the plaintiff had visitors and they gave him cigarettes, he would give the cigarettes to the members of the gang for protection. At the time of his arrest, his girlfriend, who was pregnant, lost the baby. The plaintiff believes this is because he was not there to support her. The court said apart from the horrendous conditions in the cells, the manner in which Tikoe was arrested was also troublesome, as the arresting officer had no regard for the plaintiff's rights, Acting Judge T. Masike said. The police, meanwhile, conceded the fact that Tikoe's rights were infringed on and it did not defend the damages claim. In deciding on how much damages to award, Judge Masike said he is mindful of the Supreme Court of Appeal's warning that exorbitant amounts are often claimed by litigants and sometimes awarded lavishly by our courts. 'Amounts should not be 'thumb-sucked' without due regard to the facts and circumstances of a particular case,' he said, in concluding that R850 000 was reasonable in this case.
