BY Obakeng Maje

FNB stadium- Kaizer Chiefs handed newcomers, Black Leopards their first defeat of the season in an elite league when they bit them 2-1 on a replay match.

The game between Chiefs and Leopards initially was stop on saturday after a heavy rains experienced only 35 minutes after the game started.

 Chiefs started searching for the first goal early and they were resulted on the 11th minutes when George Lebese was brought down in the 18 yards. The referee, Daniel Bennett did not hesitate and pointed on the penalty spot.

Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs striker, Benard Parker stepped up at took the penalty.

Chiefs took the lead and continue to put pressure on the visitors.

Black Leopards came more better in the second half and also applied pressure which prelude to a salvage goal.

Former Chiefs striker Amoddu scored a consolation goal for Leopards only 10 minutes before the final whistle.

“”Tactically we have done well. We do have to improve on certain errors like lack of concentration. Will correct these ahead of Maritzburg” Leopards coach said.

Simphiwe Tshabala increased Chiefs lead when he scored after a beautiful run from Kingston Nkhata.

Chiefs George Lebese was on the rampage as he showed no respect to Black Leopards defence. He was unluck when his shot was blocked by Mtshali.

Lebese won man of the match award because of his scintilating form.

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By Obakeng Maje

The five suspects who were arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 13-year-olf girl on two different occasions in Mahikeng

 should not be granted bail as they are heartless and a danger to society, North West Premier Mme Thandi Modise said in condemning the alleged incidents on Wednesday.

The Premier called for authorities to give the girl the necessary psychological support and counselling to assist her deal with the severe trauma she had experienced. 

 “While we condemn the barbaric act of the alleged perpetrators, we commend the vigilance of the school teacher who had observed the change in the girl’s behaviour and urge parents not to ignore withdrawal symptoms in their children, “said Premier Modise.

Modise said that the extent to which abuse of alcohol, drugs and pornography are contributing towards the scourge of sexual abuse of women and girl children needs to be investigated and for the effective implementation of the Programme of Action for the Integrated Provincial Strategy to Prevent and Combat Sexual Offences to be evaluated.

“The spate of rape incidents that we have experienced in recent weeks particularly those involving victims that are known to perpetrators have reached unacceptable and alarming proportions in our province and country and point to moral decay that needs urgent intervention before communities start taking the law into their own hands. We call on real men to condemn and support the call to action to end this scourge,” Premier Modise said in fury.

Police reportedly arrested the men aged between 19 and 23 on Tuesday for the alleged raping the girl in July this year and again on September 13.The men are expected to appear in the Mafikeng Magistrates court on Thursday.

Police arrested 19 people near Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) in Rustenburg on Wednesday, after using rubber bullets and teargas to disperse a gathering, said a spokesman.

“Nineteen people were arrested during this 1/8Wednesday 3/8 morning’s intervention by the police and they have been charged for an illegal gathering and public violence,” said Captain Dennis Adriao.

“We still have a high visibility and presence on the ground. At the moment, reports from the ground state that everything is calm at this time.”

Amplats spokeswoman Mphumi Sithole said she had been unaware of further police action beyond this morning.

“Operations have resumed as we have announced. However, many mining employees are still to return to work. We are unable to confirm the turnout numbers at this point.”

Sithole said the company could not confirm whether those arrested on Wednesday morning were Amplats employees.

Small groups of people stood under umbrellas in the area after the police action.

They said police left with a “truck-load” of men.

They said they were attending a meeting when the police “just came” and they were shot at with rubber bullets.

They ran into the informal settlement and rubber bullets were fired at them from a helicopter.

By Obakeng Maje

North West Premier Mme Thandi Modise is to host a courtesy visit by the Indian High Commissioner to South Africa, His Excellency Dr Hisham Al- Alawi at the Rustenburg Civic Centre tomorrow morning.

The aim of the visit is for the High Commissioner to introduce himself to the Premier and for the parties to discuss on the areas that can assist in strengthening the South Africa-Iraq relations.

Among some of the issues to be discussed are investment opportunities, infrastructure development, education and cultural cooperation and lessons learned on democracy and development.

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By Obakeng Maje

The South African National Under 20 Team, Amajita, defeated National First Division side Sivutsa FC of Mpumalanga by two goals to one (2-1) in a practice match that took place at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

The clash was part of Amajita’s preparation for the upcoming African Youth Championship (AYC) qualifier- first leg encounter against Nigeria which will be played on Friday, 21 August 2012 at the Mbombela Stadium.

Kickoff is at 19h00.

Amajita head coach Solly Luvhengo expressed his happiness at the result on the day. Thabani Mthembu and Lorenzo Gordinho scored for South Africa.

“Sivutsa is a very organised and strong side, they gave us a tough time, they gave it their all. We should just maintain the confidence that we have gained from this win and carry it with us. We are looking forward to a good and very competitive match against the Nigerians on Friday,” said Luvhengo.

“It is always good to win games, but the most important thing for me and the technical team was to look at certain players under certain situations on and off the ball. I am just not happy with the goal we conceded – it was easy. We must be weary of such mistakes when we face the likes of Nigeria who can punish us more so because this is a home and away fixture, which can be detrimental to us.”

The Nigerians are expected to arrive in South Africa on Thursday, 20 September 2012.

The U20 championship is scheduled to take place in Algeria next year (2013). Four top African countries will automatically qualify for the 2013 FIFA Under 20 World Cup to be staged in Turkey later next year.

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By Obakeng Maje

Bafana Bafana coach, Gordon Igesund said if all South Africans rally behind the National Team, he is confident the team can win the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament scheduled for next January here in South Africa.

“I think at the moment, there is a great vibe in the country regarding our national team and I know when this national team goes into the field and there are 60 000 people blowing their vuvuzelas and truly supporting the players and getting behind the team, we will be very difficult to beat,” said Igesund in an interview posted on 

http://www.safa.net.

“If the boys continue with the positive attitude, we really can go places including conquering Africa of course,” he added.

The national coach said he was encouraged by the cooperation given to him by the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) who were working together to make sure ‘we have a successful Bafana’ side.

Igesund said the two friendly matches against Brazil and Mozambique had given him an ideal foundation on which to build a successful national team.

He said he would continue to monitor all eligible Bafana players plying their trade overseas; though he insisted the bulk of the national team players should be drawn from the domestic leagues.

“There are plenty of players across the World who qualifies to play for South Africa. I still believe though that a good chunk of players in the national team should come from South Africa. It is important to understand that not all players that play overseas qualify (material wise) to play for Bafana. We have our own top players plying their trade locally. Only if the overseas player is better than we have at home, will he be called up,” he said.

On whether he would continue to rotate his goalkeepers, Igesund said much as he was spoilt for choice, he is not one person who believes in the rotation system.

He also sang the praises of his two assistants Thomas Madigage and Serame Letsoaka as outstanding individuals.

“I think Tommy (Thomas Madigage) and Serame (Letsoaka) are both excellent individuals and I think our working relationship and understanding could not be better. There is no doubt in my mind that together we can make Bafana a force to be reckoned with,” he said.

JOHANNESBURG – Convicted rapist and murderer Johannes Steyn was slapped with five life sentences in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.  

On Tuesday, the Sunday rapist was found guilty on more than 30 charges, including murder and rape.

Judge Sita Kolbe handed down Wednesday’s ruling.

Steyn was convicted of murdering Roodepoort teenager Louise de Waal and was charged with the culpable homicide of Pretoria teen Lazanne Farmer.

Kolbe said the state had proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Steyn had committed the crimes, even though he had pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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By Obakeng Maje

North West Premier Mme Thandi Modise is to meet with a delegation from Anglo American to explore solutions to challenges facing the mining sector. The bilateral engagement hosted by the Premier is to be held at the Rustenburg Civic Centre tomorrow afternoon.

The introductory meeting with the new Executive Director for South Africa, Khanyisile Kweyama who took over from Godfrey Gonwe as from the beginning of this month will also deliberate on the implications of the Marikana incident.

Premier Modise has in previous engagements with mining houses insisted that beneficiation, sustainable community development, enterprise and skills development, local procurement, social investment initiatives and greater involvement of communities in the determination of Social Labour Plans should be prioritised for mining operations to benefit communities in the province.

Modise had earlier in welcoming the wage settlement between Lonmin and Marikana mineworkers appealed for calm and cessation of hostilities at other mines in the province and for engagements within the framework of the Labour Relations Act to be sped up to avoid further violent confrontations.

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By Obakeng Maje

Mahikeng- Police has arrested five men aged between 19 and 23 in Mahikeng after a 13 year old girl raped.

It is alleged that a case of rape was opened by a minor’s teacher noticed some strange behaviour from a young girl, North West police said.

“The teacher opened case of rape after  girl confessed that she was raped in different occassions by perpetrators” said sergeant Moiloa.

The first ordeal allegedly took place on the 01 of July and was again  raped on the 13th of September.

“Five men were arrested after being pointed out by a girl and will appear tomorrow before magistrate at Mmabatho Court” emphanticated Moiloa.

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