Daily Archives: June 18, 2012

PUT MTHETHWA IN THE DOCK FOR ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT-DA

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BY Obakeng Maje

Dianne Kohler Barnard, Shadow Minister of Police
18 June 2012

The media spotlight on suspended Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli has overshadowed Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa’s alleged involvement in the Crime Intelligence “Slush Fund”.

A comprehensive criminal investigation needs to take place and this must include claims that almost R200 000 was paid from the slush fund for renovations to Minister Mthethwa’s private residence in KwaZulu-Natal.  Minister Mthethwa also allegedly used a luxury Mercedes-Benz SUV, bought by crime intelligence, for a period of 15 months.

The City Press yesterday reported that Mdluli is facing an internal police disciplinary hearing on 2 July where he has to answer to ten charges relating to his alleged abuse of the crime intelligence slush fund and appointing family members and friends to the service.

An internal disciplinary hearing is not a court of law. The DA maintains that nothing less than a proper and comprehensive criminal investigation into the Mdluli saga will be acceptable. I will also follow up with the Public Protector regarding her preliminary investigation into Minister Mthethwa’s alleged improper conduct and abuse of the slush fund.

The hearing should not be used as a means of taking the heat off Minister Mthethwa and sweeping the entire sordid affair under the carpet. While Mdluli must answer for the allegations against him, he cannot be made the fall guy for the Minister’s own alleged indiscretions.

The South African public deserves concrete answers on the Mdluli saga and the alleged involvement of a string of senior politicians and police officers, including Minister Mthethwa.
 

This article taken from http://www.da.org.za !!!!!


ET TRIAL POSTPONED!!!

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BY obakeng Maje

The final judgement of two accused who killed AWB leader, Eugene Tereblanche back in 2010 during payment dispute was postponed today. 

The judge said the case will be resume back in August for judgement. The postponement comes after the judge said the judicial need more time to study some of unfinished issues concerning the case.

Mahlangu and co-accused were arrested after they allegedly hacked ET to death at his home in Ventersdorp during payment dispute.

According to evidence presented before court, Mahlangu killed Tereblanche in cold-blooded and dispute his claim that he acted in self-defence.

“This matter is then postponed until August 20 to 24,” Judge John Horn said.

 

South African mule Nolubabalo Nobanda sentenced in Thailand!!!

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BY obakeng Maje

South African mule who was arrested in Thailand, Nolubabalo “Babsie” Nobanda was sentenced to 15 years in prison by Bang-kok court today.

Nolubabalo was arrested after trying to smuggle cocaine worth R1.2 millions in Thailand. She tied them in her artificial dreadlocks and was arrested at Thailand International Airport after security authorities noticed something strange like a white powder in her hair.

According to reports, Eastern Cape-born was coming from Brazil and was promised R16000 by the syndicates.

Nobanda’s mother was supposed to jet out of the country last night, but because of her health issue she decided to cancel the trip also due to security measures.

 The family said they will send legal team for appeal of the case.

“I had to cancel my journey to that county because my doctor has indicated that I suffer from acute stress and may not be fit to travel,” she said. Her safety was another reason for cancelling the trip.

“The syndicate which led Nobanda to Brazil had not yet been arrested by the South African authorities.” 

 

 

 

 

Zuma ‘did not dodge Youth Day rally’

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Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj has denied reports that President Jacob Zuma went to Mexico to avoid being heckled at a Youth Day event he was scheduled to address at the weekend.

“The president is attending the G20 summit. That is the only purpose of coming here. Everything else is rumour,” Maharaj said from Mexico on Monday.

Full details go to http://www.iol.co.za and SAPA

 

Mistaken identity leads to wrongful arrest

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The basement where robbers parked their before robbing a jewellery store in Randridge Mall on 16 June 2012. Picture: Theo Nkonki/EWN

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JOHANNESBURG – A Johannesburg resident claims a case of mistaken identity led to the arrest of a wrong man after a jewellery store was robbed in Randpark Ridge at the weekend.

Four people, including a toddler (3), were wounded when eight gunmen opened fire while fleeing the scene of the heist at Randridge Mall on Saturday.

 

Trevor Zeegers claims his domestic worker’s son (20) was on his way to Cresta Mall to meet his friends when he was stopped and arrested by police.

http://www.ewn.co.za for full details!!!!

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A girl,5 RAPED THREE TIMES BY THREE MEN!!!

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BY Obakeng Maje

Dikeledi is five years old and in Grade R. At her age, she should have been grappling with her three Rs, but the Limpopo girl has been raped allegedly by three separate men since the age of three.

Her mother is pained that a few days ago a relative of one of the suspects termed her daughter a “slut who sleeps around with all sorts of men” when he was being arrested.

The relative has denied uttering the words.

The first time Dikeledi (not her real name) was allegedly raped was in December 2010 and a 27-year-old man was charged with rape.

Go to http://www.thestar.co.za for more details!!!!

CHANGE, OR ELSE…!!!!!

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BY Obakeng Maje

The minister of Human Settlement, Tokyo Sexwale told the leaders to change the way of doing things or else risk to be removed.

Sexwale also down-played the rumours that he will also challenge president Jacob Zuma, for the presidential seat in ANC conference that will be held in December in Mangaung.

The Time newspaper quoted Sexwale that it is not by choice if they remove leaders. it is because young people lost hope on them.

“Young people say: ‘If you don’t change, we will ask for your removal at the next conference. And the conferences are always in December, just like Mangaung,” Sexwale said in Alexandra in Johannesburg on Sunday.

The Times newspaper quoted him as saying: “At these conferences, we change leaders, not because we want to change leaders but because the struggle is about moving forward.”

Sexwale said this during a remembrance of the ANC former president, Xuma.

The elective president will take place during December in Mangaung and even Sexwale down-played the rumours that he is challenging Jacob Zuma according to reports, ANC is divided in this burning issue.

 

THEMBA AND FAMILY WORSHIPPERS RECORDING LIVE IN MMABANA TAUNG!!!

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Gauteng dethrone USSA in the SAB U21 Championship final

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BY Obakeng Maje

Gauteng claimed the 2012 edition of the SAB Under-21 Regional Championships at the KaNyamazane Stadium near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga on Sunday, 17 June 2012.

They defeated Universities Sports of South Africa (USSA) 3-2 on penalties after both sides were deadlocked at one-all at the end of regulation time.

The tactical USSA side was beaten by a Gauteng team that defied odds to reach the final after starting the tournament on a wrong footing with a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of the USSA.

This was sweet revenge for Gauteng who also lost last year’s final to USSA in Johannesburg.

Thapelo Morena put Gauteng ahead five minutes into the match, taking advantage of an unsettled USSA defence. The University side regrouped and put on a better display, the one that had them heavily tipped to win the tournament.

Their efforts were rewarded when Ruben de Freitas equalised in the 77th minute which was enough to push the match to penalties. Tournament top scorer Philimon Lehodi, Peter Mapheto and Zwivhuya Matombo converted for Gauteng, while Kgosietsile Ndlovu and de Freitas netted for USSA.

The result saw Gauteng claim the trophy along with a cool twenty-thousand-rand (R20-000) cheque. 
In the earlier match, hosts Mpumalanga washed away the disappointment of failing to reach the finals of the tournament on home soil by grabbing bronze. They defeated KwaZulu Natal by two goals to one (2-1) in the third place play-off at the same venue.

Simphiwe Mtsweni ensured Mpumalanga draw first blood over KZN when he netted in the 38th minute. In the second-half on the 56th minute Sbusiso Mahamba made it two, which could have been number three had Siphesihle Lukhele converted from the penalty spot.

KZN’s talisman Nduduzo Sibiya reduced the deficit from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute.
The goal brought some spark to their attack that looked to have been fading but it was all too late as the side finished fourth.

Gauteng booked their place in the final with a victory over Mpumalanga on Friday, while USSA saw off the challenge of KZN to reach the last four.

“This was a great day for football and a chance to give this youngster a platform to perform on. I am just hoping that these boys can remain in the system so that tomorrow we call upon them in the national teams for the good of the nation. This is a good start,” said SAFA President Kirsten President.
Awards

Tournament Top Goal Scorer         Philimon Lehodi (Gauteng – six Goals)
Goalkeeper of the Tournament      Reuben Mokoena (Gauteng)
Player of the Tournament                Peter Maphetho (Gauteng)
Coach of the Tournament               Smart Ndlovu (KwaZulu-Natal)
Referee of the Tournament             Khulekani Thusi (KwaZulu-Natal)
Ass. Referee of the Tournament    Sindi Ndala (Mpumalanga)

MAHIKENG: 15 PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC VIOLENCE AND ARSON

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BY Obakeng Maje

The ongoing situation of public violence in Mahikeng, Moshawaneng and extension 38 has led to the arrest of  15 people have been arrested between yesterday and today.

This occurred after the community of Mahikeng went on a rampage demanding service delivery and the situation went out of control when in  extension 38 where a local councillors house was set alight.

The house that belongs to the local councillor in that ward, the police went to that house and the fire emergency was also informed but the house was burned to ashes.

The Police opened a case of arson and started with investigation

 

The community of extension 38 are allegedly complaining about service delivery.

At about 16:00 the councillor reported that kids around extension 38 were stoning passing by vehicle and barricading the roads. Police were summoned to the area and they are currently monitoring the situation.

 

“The suspects will appear on different charges, ranging from arson, public violence this also includes malicious damage to property. The 15 suspects will appear in Mahikeng magistrate court on Monday 18 June 2012″Brigadier Ngubane said.