Durban – A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty in the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court to raping an 8-year-old boy, the Witness reported on Tuesday.

Siyabonga Dladla, who is deaf, was assisted by an interpreter skilled in the use of sign language during court proceedings.

Dladla admitted in a statement that on January 1 he had seen a child walking along the road and called him in sign language.

The boy resisted going with Dladla but he dragged him to a toilet and raped him.

A state psychologist found the child to be psychologically and emotionally traumatised. He now fears being in the company of older boys.

Dladla will be sentenced on Friday. 

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Bloemfontein – Prestigious Grey College in Bloemfontein has decided not to allow the Griekwastad teenager accused of murder to go back to his boarding house.

This was only while he was awaiting trial for the murders of the Steenkamp family over Easter weekend, reported Volksblad.

The school governing body met shortly after the teenager was released on bail on Monday.

The chairperson said a lot of thought had gone into the decision and it was decided that it was in the best interests of all involved parties, including the boy, that he should not be allowed back in school or at the boarding house while he was awaiting trial. 

The school would, however, supply him with educational material to help him keep up to date with his school work.

The boy’s guardian, Bennie Heckroodt, was shocked at the news.

“We’ve just cleared one hurdle then the next one appears. But we will tackle the problem and make a plan. It is important that he continues going to school. 

After bail was granted, the teenager smiled broadly and hugged relatives and supporters. 

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The majestic Orlando Stadium will host this year’s MTN8 final between SuperSport United and Moroka Swallows.

This was announced by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) today, 03 September 2012. The MTN8 final will be played on Saturday, 22 September 2012 at 20h15.

This will be the second time that Orlando Stadium hosts the MTN8 final. The last time the awe-striking venue – which is in the heart of Soweto – hosted the MTN8 final was back in 2009 in a final that produced a feast of goals between Ajax Cape Town and Golden Arrows. Arrows won that final 6-0.

PSL Acting CEO, Cambridge Mokanyane said: “We are extremly excited to announce Orlando Stadium as the venue for the MTN8. We have already seen quality football during the quarterfinals and the semi-finals of the MTN8. I have no doubt that this final will produce another spectacular experience for South African football fans.

He added: “Together with our partners MTN, we will pull all stops to ensure that we put together a great event that will leave lasting memories on the minds and hearts of our supporters.”

MTN SA’s Chief Marketing Officer, Serame Taukobong, hinted at some exciting activities during the final: “MTN is all about connecting its customers with their passion for the beautiful game and with the MTN 8 final we aim to ensure that MTN customers have an unforgettable experience. For the final, MTN is working around the clock to put on an unforgettable spectacle,” said Taukobong.

He adds: “We look forward to hosting another MTN8 final at the historic Orlando stadium in Soweto. We are excited about the final and looking back at the amount of goals that have been scored in the tournament this season, there’s no doubt that fans will be treated to another exciting goal-fest encounter in Soweto”.

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Vryburg- Police are in search of some othe accomplices after a G4S security vehicle distributing undisclose amount of cash was robbed.

It is alleged that approximately 33 kilometers from Vryburg, two vehicles moved close in front and at the back of the security vehicle.

The suspicious vehicle from behind then bumped into  security vehicle forcing them into the vehicle in front of them.

This action caused the driver of the security vehicle to loose control and veered off the road.

The suspicious occupants vehicle allegedly fired shots at the security vehicle to force the driver get out of the vehicle.

“The driver of the security vehicle then jumped out of the vehicle and ran into the bushes, as the assailants forced open the back door of the secured vehicle removing bags and cash trunks with an undisclosed amount of money” Captain Ngubane said.

The assailants allegedly fired shots at passing vehicles as well.

No injuries were reported and a passingby SAPS Nyala was also fired upon.

The robbers flee in different vehicles towards Dryharts/Taung.

An extensive search for the suspects were done by Vryburg,

Taung- and Pudimoe SAPS,  and the Airwing from Kimberley.

Following the extensive search around Pudimoe and Taung area, the three(3) suspected vehicles were recovered at Buxton and Matlapaneng village.

Two (2) suspects aged 39 and 31 were arrested,however no money was recovered.

The police is still searching for the other suspects.

A case of Armed robbery and Attempted murder is being investigated by the police in Vryburg.

By Obakeng Maje

Johannesburg-The South African U-20 Men’s National team will play two international friendly matches against Botswana.

The first friendly match will take place at Molepolele Stadium in Gaborone on Saturday, 8 September. That game will kick off at 18h00.

The second friendly against Botswana will be part of a double header when Bafana take on Mozambique in an international friendly match at Mbombela Stadium on 11 September. The game kicks off at  17h30.

The two friendly matches will allow Amajita head coach, Solly Luvhengo to assess his 20-man squad ahead of the crucial African Youth Championship , second round qualifier against Nigeria scheduled for the end of this month.

Amajita will assemble for camp in Johannesburg on Thursday (06 September 2012) and depart for the neighbouring state the same afternoon for Saturday’s encounter.

The SA U-20 squad will train twice (morning and afternoon) in Botswana on Friday (07 September).

The South Africans depart Botswana on Sunday morning and will have one afternoon training session in Kempton Park in preparation for the second friendly match.

Luvhengo is aware of the task that lies ahead when the y face Nigeria and would like to use the two friendlies to put his plans in place for the tough match against Nigeria.

“We would like to use the two friendly matches to keep the players together and fine tune the squad for the AYC qualifier against Nigeria. We would have liked to play West African opposition . However,  we are going to use these matches  to build the momentum ahead of the Nigeria game.” said Luvhego.

The SA U20 squad progressed to the second round of the African U-20 Youth Championship after beating Congo on away goals rule, having drawn 2-2 on aggregate.

“The boys  played well against Congo and what we would like to work on is our finishing because I would really like to the boys score more goals ,” added Luvhengo.

Amajita squad to face Botswana:

NO.

  PLAYER’S NAME

  CLUB

  1

  Lucky Mokoena

  Bidvest Wits FC

  2

  Luvo Nkala

  Orlando Pirates FC

  3

  Percy Tau

  Mamelodi Sundowns FC

  4

  Junior Sibande

  University of Pretoria

  5

  Seun Ledwaba

  Mamelodi Sundowns FC

  6

  Kwanda Mngonyama

  Mamelodi Sundowns FC

  7

  Mbongeni Gumede

  Orlando Pirates FC

        8      

  Kaylan More

  Jomo Cosmos FC

  9

  Siyabonga Zulu

  Sivutsa FC

  10

  Lorenzo Gordinho

  Kaizer Chiefs FC

  11

  Menzi Masuku

  Africa Sports Academy

  12

  Gershin Kock

  Vasco Da Gama FC

  13

  Abbubaker Mubara

  Ajax Cape Town FC

  14

  Thabani Mthembu

  Platinum Stars FC

  15

  Keegan Dolly

  Ajax Cape Town FC

  16

  Roscow McKenzie

  Mamelodi Sundowns FC

  17

  Marcus Lercki

  Bidvest Wits FC

  18

  Zwivhuya Matombo

  FC Pace Setters (Tswane)

  19

  Steven Hoffman

  Bidvest Wits FC

  20

  Asive Langwe

  Bidvest Wits FC

Eight people living with disabilities received wheelchairs from North West Premier, Mme Thandi Modise during the Executive Council (Exco) Public Participation programme that was held at the Oukasie Sports Ground outside Brits over the weekend.