Monthly Archives: July 2012

Disappointment at level of black ownership of oil companies

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The findings of the audit into the Liquid Fuels Charter are extremely disappointing given the timelines, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said on Thursday.

“We are disappointed that this compliance audit reveals that over these 10 years under scrutiny, overall compliance stands at a mere 48 percent,” Peters told reporters in Midrand.

“On ownership, the finding concludes that the average effective narrow-based black shareholding is 18.91 percent, instead of the 25 percent.

For more go to http://www.timeslive.co.za

Sars questions banker who had R1.9m stolen

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He chose the Holiday Inn over luxurious hotels that “feel like mortuaries”, opting to stay there so that he could mingle with his countrymen and women, comprised mostly of Qatari airways crew members.

And the missing millions he had in his hotel room safe were mainly “donations from friends”, as he had brought in a “considerable” amount of cash when entering the country last month.

These were Farid Alshabbar’s words when asked to explain how he managed to get into the country with €500 notes amounting to R1.9 million and still stay at the modest hotel, when Sandton offered a variety of exclusive luxury hotels.

For more go to http://www.iol.co.za

 

Pienaar in SA to face assault charges

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Steven Pienaar jetted in to SA this week to face charges of assault, only for the case to be postponed because the police are yet to complete their investigation.

Pienaar stands accused of assaulting Thabang Mnisi, the son of Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration Ayanda Dlodlo, at a popular Sandton nightclub, Icon, last month.

According to Mnisi’s statement, Pienaar had been part of a group of friends who kicked and punched him in the head.

For more details go to http://www.iol.co.za

Gang steals vehicles to order – cops

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Police believe they have cracked a cars-to-order car theft syndicate operated by men from Soweto after the arrest of five men on Wednesday.

The men – two of whom were nabbed as they attempted to steal a car from Pretoria’s Moreleta Square shopping centre – were found in possession of a Toyota master key and a system modulator override.

This system, once plugged in, overrides any car’s security system and allows the would-be thieves to drive off without having to worry about immobilisers or alarm systems.

For more go to http://www.iol.co.za/

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOCIAL UPLIFTMENT LAUNCHED!!!

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BY Obakeng Maje
North West- The expansion of an information communication technology (ICT) social upliftment programme to empower previously disadvantaged rural and underserviced peri-urban communities through increased access to information is to be launched by North West Province Premier Mme Thandi Modise at Madiba a Toloane Secondary School in Jericho outside Brits today.

The objective of the Ulwazi Express programme supported by the Department of Trade and Industry and endorsed by the Department of Science and Technology is to catalyze the integration of people from rural communities into the mainstream economy by providing them with general knowledge, current information on matters of public interest and importance including career guidance.

The roll-out of the programme has been in operation for the past two years and is currently running at 27 sites in the province was approved by the Provincial Executive Council in November last year to contribute towards development of the knowledge economy in the North West Province

Premier Mme Thandi Modise has expressed optimism that the programme which offers free access to educational and informative content through enhance ICT digital infrastructure to beneficiaries will improve innovation.

“Innovation only flourishes in an educated society hence the programme seeks to create better informed communities through the world class local and international informative content” added Premier Modise.

The programme is facilitating the building of a knowledge based economy through an informative and educational channel to Thusong centres, Tele-centres, Educational-Support centres, clinics, schools and Further Education and Training centres.

The Consul General of Uganda to South Africa, Hon Wilson Karinge who will be accompanied by three visiting Members of Parliament attending the Commonwealth Conference will also grace the launch scheduled to commence at 10.00 am.

Training interventions for North West Communicators

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BY Obakeng Maje

The Office of the Premier for North West is to host a two-day induction workshop for Government Communicators that is to commence at Alpha Conference Centre near Broederstroom outside Brits on Thursday.

The newly appointed Provincial Head of Communication and Spokesperson for the North West Provincial Government, Lesiba Kgwele says that the objective of the workshop to be facilitated by GCIS, Office of the Premier and Cogta is to:

  • Introduce government communicators to the systematic functioning of government-wide communication system
  • Enhance and strengthen the communication capacity of new entrants
  • Foster a culture of working together towards shared communication objectives
  • Better coordination of government communication system
  • Responsive, coherent, effective and efficient government communication system.

The induction of government communicators is in line with Premier Mme Thandi Modise’s commitment made during her State of the Province Address that the provincial government will work hard to improve the coordination and coherency in respect of communications programme, campaigns and messaging.

In order to address the challenge of information gap between government and the broader North West community, a weeklong training workshop is also planned for 13-17 August 2012 to build capacity among communicators at the local government sphere.

 

NW rolls out training interventions for government Communicators

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BY Obakeng Maje

The Office of the Premier for North West is to host a two-day induction workshop for Government Communicators that is to commence at Alpha Conference Centre near Broederstroom outside Brits on Thursday.

The newly appointed Provincial Head of Communication and Spokesperson for the North West Provincial Government, Lesiba Kgwele says that the objective of the workshop to be facilitated by GCIS, Office of the Premier and Cogta is to:

  • Introduce government communicators to the systematic functioning of government-wide communication system
  • Enhance and strengthen the communication capacity of new entrants
  • Foster a culture of working together towards shared communication objectives
  • Better coordination of government communication system
  • Responsive, coherent, effective and efficient government communication system.

The induction of communicators from provincial government departments is in line with Premier Mme Thandi Modise’s commitment made during her State of the Province Address that the provincial government will work hard to improve the coordination and coherency in respect of communications programme, campaigns and messaging.

In order to address the challenge of information gap between government and the broader North West community, a weeklong training workshop is also planned for 13-17 August 2012 to build capacity among communicators at the local government sphere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Komphela opts to remain with Free State Stars

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BY Obakeng Maje

The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Steve Komphela have failed to reach an agreement on the position of Technical Director within the Association.

SAFA had offered Komphela the position, however, he has confirmed through his agent that he unfortunately could not take the position at this time.

He has therefore chosen to stay with his Absa Premiership club, Free State Stars as head coach.

The position of Technical Director is currently vacant after Serame Letsoaka’s contract ended last month.

Vodacom League play-offs officially opened in Polokwane

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BY Obakeng Maje

Goals continued to flow in Polokwane as the 2102 Vodacom League National play-offs entered the third day of competition at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Following the official opening ceremony, held on Wednesday, 4 July 2012, action got under way with Martizburg City and Morester Jeug playing to an exciting two-all (2-2) draw in Group A. Gershwin Titus gave the Northern Cape side a surprise lead before goals from Sabelo Mbenge and Thabani Nkhathini sent Maritzburg into a half-time lead of 2-1. Titus levelled the scores in the second half to earn his side their first point in the tournament.

Local favourites, Baroka FC kept alive their hopes of overhauling group leaders Roses United from the Free State (who had a bye), with a narrow 2-1 victory over Gauteng representatives, Vardos FC.

Vardos’ Lerato Lamola equalised Kubjana Katlego’s opener for Baroka in the first half, but Boy Boy Thomo, with a well-taken second half winner, ensured a happy ending to the day for the hundreds of loyal fans who turned out in support.

In Group B, Soshanguve Sunshine rallied to beat Batau 3-2 in a thriller. Peter Manaso opened the scoring for Batau, but Soshanguve replied with strikes from Ryan Rae and Benjamin Nthete to lead 2-1 at the break. Mfanafuthi Ntozelizwe equalised in the second half for the Mpumalanga regional champions, only for Patrick Mashele to snatch all three points for Soshanguve in the dying minutes of the game.

Milano United from the Western Cape produced a master-class performance to overcome their Eastern Cape opponents, Tornado FC by five goals to one (5-1). A brace from Clinton Emmanuel, and one goal each from Shaun Daniels, Lesvin Stoffels and Yusuf Abrahams moved Milano to within a point of automatic promotion to the National First Division (NFD). They now need only a draw against Soshanguve in their final group stage fixture. Bongithemba Yabo netted for Tornado.

Earlier at the opening ceremony, SAFA President Kirsten Nematandani offered his encouragement to all participants.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for you all strive to reach a higher level. The stage is set for you to seize the day and give your best. I would also like to thank Vodacom for their support of this event over the years, which could not have been as successful without their involvement,” said Nematandani.

Executive Mayor of Polokwane, Councillor Freddy Greaver, warmly welcomed the assembled crowd.

“It is an honour and a privilege to host the 2012 Vodacom League National play-offs here in Polokwane. We trust you will all enjoy the experience as much as we take pleasure in having you with us,” said Councillor Greaver.

Vodacom regional marketing manager for Limpopo, Ishmael Hlomane said: “Thanks to SAFA and the city of Polokwane for their efforts in organising this event so efficiently. We look forward to a nail-biting climax to what has already been an action-packed competition for both players and spectators as we endeavour to give more ‘Power to You’.”

Play will resume at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Thursday (5 July).
Frontrunners Milano United and Soshanguve Sunshine, in the four-team Group B, will face off for automatic promotion to the NFD at 13h00, while Batau and Tornado will clash for consolation.

At 15h00, Maritzburg City will play Roses United while Baroka FC will meet Morester Jeug in Round 4 of Group A, which has five teams and requires an extra round of matches to be completed on Friday (6 July).

The winners of each group will secure promotion to the NFD before playing each other in the final on Sunday, 8 July to determine the 2012 Vodacom League National champions.

Two suspects appeared briefly in front of Magistrate in connection of stock theft!

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BY Obakeng Maje

Ventersdorp– Two suspects briefly appeared at Ventersdorp Magistrate
Court after they were charged with stock-theft.

Elias Motshwaisa(23) and hsi co- accused Paul Moloto(21) were denied
bail and will be back in court on the 09 of July.

The two suspects allegedly went to a farm owned by mrs Wilhemina Du
Toit in Klippan and assaulter her employee, a 52 year-old man Frans
Modisa.

The man suffered malicious injuries on his head and arm and he later passed on.
The farmer went to the police after she found the victim bleeding
profusely to death and police were summoned to the area.

“On their arrived the found an ambulance leaving the scene with an
injuried man and stopped it to confirm and evaluate the extended
injuries of a man” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.

The police also realise that the pig was stolen from its sty and mrs
Du Toit led them to the near by shack were they discovered the carcass
of the alleged stolen pig covered with track.

The police then arrested two suspects. They also ask for your help as
for now they investigating a case of a murder,but lack of
information,finger pointing and malicious rumours led by mongering
sensationalists are stalling the case.

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