Daily Archives: October 9, 2012

Road rage left one person dead

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By Obakeng Maje

Police in Hartbeespoortdam are investigating a case of murder after road-rage incident that happened near Ransburg bridge.

It is alleged that paramedics were travelling from Johannesburg to Hartbeespoortdam when they saw an unknown wounded man.

The victim was standing  in the middle of the road attempt to stop them for help.

“The victim explained to the two paramedics that his vehicle was bumped from behind by an unknown vehicle. He then got shot on his stomach after stopping and got out of the car to inspect the damages” Sergeant Philani said.

“He was then transported to Brits Hospital for medical treatment. The paramedics manage to get his details and contacted his brother” he said.

The victim passed away at the hospital yesterday.

The unknown suspect is still at large and the police are investigating a case of murder.

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IFP Leader shot dead

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The body of another Inkhata Freedom Party (IFP) member was found today in KwaZulu-Natal. Leader of the IFP, in Oshabeni, Bongani Lushaba, was allegedly killed in a drive by shooting in the area. 

 

Lushaba was also the chairperson of the local taxi association on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Family spokesperson, Sfundo Ngwane, says Lushaba’s bullet riddled body was found lying in on the side of the road after been shot by an unknown assailant driving a blue vehicle.

 

Over the weekend, another IFP councillor’s body was found in KZN.  Kwa Mashu councillor, Themba Xulu’s bullet riddled body was found on Sunday morning in a sugar plantation at Inanda Tea  Estate, north of Durban. The body of a policeman was found next to him.

 

Police believe that Xulu was murdered on Friday evening shortly after his abduction. He was abducted by unknown people posing as police men from the KwaMashu Men’s Hostel.   

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SAFA Transnet School of Excellence to conduct trials 

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By Obakeng Maje

The South African Football Association (SAFA) Transnet School of Excellence will be conducting trials for next year’s intake.

The trials will take place at the School of Excellence in Elandsfontein on 13-14 October 2012.

The trials are open for players born in 1998, 1999 and 2000 and must be in Grade 8 or 9 next year.

Players who are interested in participating in the upcoming trials should bring along soccer boots and meals for the day.

Registration opens from 7am-11am

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Telkom knock-out: Who will take it home?

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Defending Telkom Knockout Champions, Orlando Pirates will kick-off their defence of the coveted trophy against Black Leopards away from home.

 

This was revealed at the glamorous launch of the Telkom Knockout at The Venue, in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on Monday evening..

 

Premiership rookies,Chippa United will host Bloemfontein Celtic, while fellow newcomers,Unversity Of Pretoria will square off in a Tshwane derby where they will visit Mamelodi Sundowns.

 

The Telkom Knockout kicks off on Wednesday October 17, with the final scheduled for 1 December 2012. First-round Telkom Knockout fixtures will be followed by the quarter finals on 2,3 and 4 November.

 

Semi-final action will be on the weekend of 17 and 18 November followed by the grand finale on 1 December 2012.

 

Last year’s runners up, Bidvest Wits – who lost to Pirates 3-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium down in Durban, will host 2010 winners,Kaizer Chiefs.

 

The Draw:

 

Chippa United vs. Bloemfontein Celtic

Free State Stars vs. Golden Arrows

Ajax Cape Town vs. SuperSport United

Bidvest Wits vs. Kaizer Chiefs

Black Leopards vs. Orlando Pirates 

AmaZulu vs. Platinum Stars 

Maritzburg United vs. Moroka Swallows 

Mamelodi Sundowns vs. University of Pretoria 

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