JOHANNESBURG – A South African woman has been arrested in Bangkok after trying to smuggle two kilograms of crystal methamphetamine into Thailand on Wednesday.
She was charged with drug trafficking, a charge which carries the death sentence.
Narcotics police said Adelina Ononiwu was flying from Kenya to Cambodia, through Bangkok.
Officers found the drugs hidden in a secret compartment in her luggage.
The drugs have an estimated street value of R650,000.
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While either of Gordon Igesund or Steve Komphela could be the man to help get Bafana out of the rut they are in, the biggest challenge facing our football is building a platform for sustained success at the highest level.
And sadly, it looks like the men in charge of the game in our country are oblivious to this.
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The Supreme Court of Appeal found on Wednesday that the health hazards of smoking outweigh the interests of smokers as a group.
The SCA dismissed an appeal against an order by the North Gauteng High Court brought by British American Tobacco of South Africa (Batsa).
The appeal concerned the proper interpretation of section 3(1) (a) of the Tobacco Products Control Act, as amended by the Tobacco Products Amendment Act, which relates to a prohibition on the promotion and advertising of tobacco products.
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Pic: (Courtesy of Bayo Facebook)
BY Obakeng Maje
Being in the entertainment industry isn’t only about being in the limelight, but being good at what you do best!!!
Our crew is chilling on a hot seat with SABC radio, Motsweding Fm news anchor…Bahedile “Bayo” Selogilwe, so seatback at let’s us take you through Bayo’s world and fantasy!!!!
WHERE DOES IT ALL STARTED!!!!
Motsweding Fm news reader, Bahedile Selogilwe was born and bred in Free State in Thaba Nchu 29 years ago. It really shows that in life with talent, discipline and hard-work life will pay dividend. Even though being on radio wasn’t her ideal decision, she really appreciate the time and career path she chose.
” I was still at college and writing my final exams, so I was already looking for a job then heard an ad (ya gore)at a local radio station that they are looking for an on air presenters and news readers. I thought aow, how hard can it be to just read the news and decided to go for auditions, luckily I was offered the position and became a news reader for three years at Mosupatsela Fm. I ended up loving my job” Thaba Nchu born girl said.
Bayo, as she is fondly known to her followers started to develop more interest and put more efforts on being a news anchor. She is armed with Diploma in Marketing Management and harbor hopes of become a news editor one day.
A sassy voice presenter said even though it is not that demanding to be a news reader, you must always be informative and relevant.
Bahedile stays alone and visit her family frequently. Even though life was not that tough by her side, it was not smooth either. Her parents divorced while she was only five and that was devastated moment of her life.
“I live alone,hahahaha marriage neh naah am not married,its not that hard to joggle between family and work” she smile.
Bahedile continue “My family e ko Free State and I don’t have to struggle between doing my job and spending time with them. Anyway my job is not that demanding hey, once am done with my shift it’s a wrapped up for the day ,but I make sure I go home every month-end and spend time with them. Even though I feel it’s not enough, but what can one do ijob ijob, eish me being a news reader it was actually what I can call “go thula spane nje” she said.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A NEWS READER!!!!
We asked her about what it is that you have to become a news presenter. Bahedile also outlines where she draws her source of inspiration.
“To be on radio you need to be passionate and have the love of it.the love for it. If you are commitment and of course a voice hahahaha le di qualifications. If you have qualifications in Journalism and Communications” said Selogilwe.
“Eish, my main challenge as a child was when my parents divorced. I was only five and was all confusing and very devastating for me and my two siblings, and at that very same period I lost my grandpa, may his soul rest in peace. We had a special bond, I remember I would insist gore e nne ena a ntlhapisang(bath me).
He took me to school everyday and to lose him at the same time my parents divorced, go ne go se bonolo( it wasn’t easy) she said.
Her future plans!!!
Motsweding Fm presenter continue about where she would like to see herself in the future.
“My parents are still both alive I don’t take anything away from them. They were always there for me as parents, especially supporting me financially and they never even questioned tlhopo ya me ya mmereko (career choice),but I would say the person who played a very big role ya gore ke be ke le motsadi le lekgarabe le ke leng lone(made sure i am who i am ) today its my granny, may her soul rest in peace.
,She was the best mother anyone could ask for, she taught me a lot.
Mo go tsone tsotlhe o nthutile go boifa Modimo (out of all she taught me to fear God), le gore everything is possible if u trust in God said Bayo.
“I would love to see myself ke godile mo tirong yame (climbing up the leader) maybe ke le Bulletin Editor lol,staying positive its not easy but it has to start within. Just know what you want and what you want to achieve, focus on that.
ON ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE!!!
Alcohol and drugs can only destroy your life. As a youngster, dream big and don’t ever give up on your dream no matter how small or big it is. Dreams true, you just have to work hard and not to sell yourself.
CELEBRATE OR COMMEMORATE JUNE 16!!!!!
South Africa is alive with possibilities,Youth Month to me its actually a reminder that Aluta Continua.
The youth of 76,fought their struggle and we enjoying the fruit of that, but still today we faced with a different struggle, struggle against rape, unemployrment, poverty and drug and alcohol abuse.
We should be fighting against this so that the next generation remember us as a generation who paved a way of a better life for them, not remember us as a lost generation” said Bayo.
IF YOU CAN BE A PRESIDENT FOR A DAY WHAT YOU WILL CHANGE!!!
Bahedile Selogilwe explain what inspired her every day and who is her role model.
“My granny is my role model. She was a very strong woman and if i can be a president for a day mmmm, without a doubt i will bring back death penalty” she giggle.
You can catch Bahedile “Bayo” Selogilwe on Motsweding Fm weekdays as a news reader and check her Facebook Page!!!!
Motsweding Fm 87.9-107.9MHz
Rodney Mhlanga was both horrified and pleasantly surprised when he read about the NWJ heist – horrified to read that four people had been shot in Randridge Mall on Saturday, but happy when he recognised his white Isuzu bakkie as a getaway vehicle, and the faces of the four suspects he says hijacked it.
Mhlanga, 46, said he was hijacked on Thursday evening outside his house in Bellevue, two days before the heist.
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The Department of Sport and Recreation has denied paying R17 million for US singer Beyonce Knowles to perform at the sports awards later this year.
“No contract of R17m has been signed,” the department’s director general Alec Moemi said on Tuesday. “This is a fabrication.”
Moemi said the department issued a tender every year asking companies to provide proposals on what they intended to feature at the awards if given the chance.
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BY Obakeng Maje
The Rand Central Local Football Association will be hosting Phase 1 of the Level 1 Coaching Course from the 6th – 15th July 2012 Phase 1 in Johannesburg.
Phase 2 will be held in September 2012.
Entry requirements for the course are:
– SAFA Introductory Coaching Certificate
– International coaching qualifications will only be considered if it is equivalent to the official UEFA C Licence.
Application requirements:
– CV including all contact details – mobile number, fax, e-mail (maximum 2 pages)
– Coaching Activity report with proof of last team/club/school coached (maximum 2 pages)
– Copy of SAFA Introductory Certificate
– Application/Motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
– One letter of reference (maximum 1 page)
– Copy of Identity Document (maximum 1 page)
ACCOMODATION: Wits Education Campus
Cnr. Victoria and St. Andrew Road
Parktown. JOHANNESBURG
PRACTICAL SESSIONS: On the fields at above-mentioned facility
CLASS ROOM SESSIONS: As above
MEALS: Breakfast / Lunch / Supper – same venue
COURSE FEE: R10 783.00 (for 2 phases)
For more information please contact Jimmy Bakos on the following address:
Attention – Jimmy Bakos
Landline – 087 1504719
Email address: info@rclfa.co.za or jimmy@rclfa.co.za
Applications should be sent by e-mail or fax by no later than 22nd June 2012.
Please note:
Late and incomplete applications as well as applications exceeding 12 pages will not be considered.
The SAFA Coaching Education Department will not enter into discussions relating to applications for the course.
BY Obakeng Maje
There have been alarming reports of vehicle owners who, under the impression of having locked their vehicle with the remote control device, returned and found that goods had been stolen without any sign of forced entry, proving that the vehicle had indeed not been locked. It has now been established that thieves can indeed block, or jam, the locking signals of remote locking devices on vehicles.
How is this possible?
Most modern remote controls use rolling-code technology, which means that the code command cannot be copied or cloned. The remote jamming that vehicle owners fall victim to is not the result of cloning or copying of the remote control. Most modern remote controls work with radio waves that use an allocated radio frequency. The use of this specific radio frequency is prescribed by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), the regulatory body for the South African communications, broadcasting and postal services sector. Most remote controls, including those for motor vehicles, gate and garage automation; operate on a frequency of 433MHz as issued by ICASA for this purpose. Remote controls operating on the same frequency can influence each other’s messages if they are operated in close proximity, in other words, within each other’s power range. However, to make matters worse, there are “professional” jamming devices available that function on a range of frequencies and that have much higher signal power. These devices can influence a vehicle’s remote control from a much greater distance and can even interfere with remote controls that use different frequencies and technologies. It should be pointed out that these remote control and jamming devices cannot unlock your vehicle. They can only stop your remote control from working properly.
Does insurance cover these losses?
Depending on your insurance policy, claims for items stolen without any sign of forced entry into a vehicle will in most cases be rejected. It will definitely be rejected if the cover stipulates forced entry into the vehicle as a condition for a claim to be paid out.
What is the solution?
The manufacturers of motor vehicles are constantly trying to improve the security of vehicles. ICASA and other radio frequency controlling bodies worldwide have allocated another frequency band to be used for motor vehicles. Although this will effectively stop the blocking of the signal with a garage or gate remote control device, it will not stop blocking the signal when a similar remote control device is used in close proximity or when a jamming device is used. The following steps to help prevent jamming of remote controls are recommended:
• The most important rule: Make sure your car is locked before you walk away. Manually check or test the doors and the boot.
• Always be aware of your surroundings and keep a sharp lookout for suspicious-looking people and activities.
• Report suspicious-looking people to security or move your car to a safer place.
• Never leave valuables in your car.
All vehicle owners must be aware that the remote control of their motor vehicles can be blocked. They should never assume that the vehicle is locked merely because the button had been pressed. It is important to make sure that the vehicle is indeed locked before leaving
BY Obakeng Maje
The Police of Sun City arrested 13 people for Public Violence.
“This morning at about 11:00, about 250 people started to barricade the road, throwing stones and burning tyres at the four-way stop at Ledig” Brigadier Ngubane said.
This followed after the protestors handed over a memorandum last week to the new platinum mine, Wesizwe and didn’t receive any feedback on their demands.
In the memorandum they stated that they want the local people of Ledig to be hired by the mine. One vehicle has been damaged and a member of the public has been assaulted.
Currently the situation is calm but is being monitored by the police. The 13 suspects areexpected to appear shortly in court.
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BY Obakeng Maje
The South African Senior Women’s National Team (Banyana Banyana) is continuing with preparations in Nelspruit ahead of the return leg of their international friendly match against Nigeria.
The clash will take place at the Teslim–Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Saturday, 23 June 2012.
Kickoff is at 16h00.
The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana played to a one-all draw against the West Africans in the home leg two weeks ago (3 June) at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Phokeng near Rustenburg.
With the Olympic Games less than 40 days away, Banyana Banyana head coach Joseph Mkhonza is aware that time is ticking and preparations have to be taken seriously.
The team has been working on video analysis of the previous encounter against Nigeria as well the home and away encounters against Zambia in the African Women’s Championship qualifiers, which South Africa has now qualified for.
“We are nearing this big tournament (Olympics) and with the technical assistance we receive we are trying as hard as we can to build on the success of qualifying for the African Women’s Championship. After looking at the previous four matches we’ve played in preparation for the AWC qualifiers, looking at the past match against Zambia, we need to up the tempo in our style of play as we’ll be put the test against experienced countries in the Olympics,” said Mkhonza.
“But our focus is now on Nigeria where we need to get a good result despite them having the advantage of playing at home. In London we will be away from home, and getting used to such conditions will help us a great deal. Also we have to organise ourselves well when we lose the ball.”
Banyana Banyana will fly out of Nigeria immediately after the match. They will arrive in South Africa on Sunday (24 June) morning (05h05).
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