Yearly Archives: 2012

Ricardo Nunes talks about his call up to Bafana

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By Obakeng Maje

Bafana Bafana new cap Ricardo Nunes has joined the rest of the squad in the Polish capital of Warsaw in preparation for Friday’s friendly match.

 

The Slovakia based defender who was named among the 26-man squad to play Poland and Kenya in two away international friendly matches said he was excited to represent the country of his birth at international level.

 

The left back and free kick specialist plays his club soccer for MSK Zilina.

 

SAFA Media Officer, Matlhomola Morake caught up with him and filed this report.

 

Q: Tell us about yourself.

 

Ricardo Nunes: I was born in Johannesburg on 8 June 1986 and I left for Lisbon, Portugal when I was eight years old. My parents still live in Lisbon but I moved to the south of Portugal with my wife and four year-old daughter. Currently I am living in Slovakia where I play football for MSK Zilina. We are second on the table, three points behind the log leaders Slovan Bratislava who have 21 points. We are on 18. I play left-back for the club and I am known as a free-kick specialist. I have scored one goal so far this season from a dead ball situation. This is a skill I developed from a young age.

 

Q: How does it feel being called up for the South Africa Men’s Senior National Team?

 

RN: I was very happy when I heard that I have been called up to the national team of my birthplace South Africa. This is a very special moment in my life. I have been waiting for a while for this but I had to sort out my papers first with FIFA before I could accept the call-up. I spoke to coach Gordon (Igesund) and he is a great man.

 

Q: What are you hoping to achieve?

 

RN: I hope to help the country do well and win titles. But you must remember that football is not a one-man sport, so I am confident with the help of all the players we can do very well for the country. I am really looking forward to donning the national team jersey; I just can’t wait.

 

Q: What do you know about the national team?

 

RN: Reports I got say we have a good bunch of players that want to do well on the international stage. All I want is to give my best just like I do at my club and hope to get the results for the country.

 

Q: What do you know about South African football?

 

RN: I didn’t know much about South African football because we don’t watch it on television in Slovakia. I however, have checked some action on internet. There are lots of very skilful players and some of my current club teammates are from the African continent and they speak highly of the level of the game in South Africa. Now that I am here, I can’t wait to mingle with my new national teammates. I am very excited to be here.

Q: Are there any South African players that you knew before this camp?

RN: Only a handful hey; Lucas Radebe, who was a household name in England some years ago, I also knew of Mark Fish and Quinton Fortune because they played in England. Benni McCarthy was well known in Portugal while playing for Porto, Bernard Parker is in the news currently and I have heard of him as well. Calvin Kadi used to play at Portimonense in Portugal as well as Aaron Mokoena who was in England.

Q: What do you know about Poland?

RN: They are a very strong team and most of their players are based in Germany. They are playing at home, which makes them very dangerous but after seeing highlights of South Africa against Brazil I am confident that we have what it takes to beat them. If we continue from that performance in Sao Paolo, I have no doubt in my mind that there is a good chance of us winning the match.

Q: What do you make of South Africa hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

RN: I was very impressed with the organisation of the World Cup; more so after many had doubted the ability of the country. Many people from Europe were very enthusiastic from what they witnessed here; seeing the energy of fans at the venues blew their minds, the sound of the vuvuzela too.

Personal information

 

  Full name

 

  Ricardo Nuno dos Santos Nunes

 

  Date of birth

 

  (1986-06-18) 18 June 1986 (age 26)

 

  Place of birth

 

  Johannesburg, 

 

South Africa Height

 

  1.77 m (5 ft 9 

 

1⁄

 

2 in)

 

  Playing position

 

  Left-back Club information

 

  Current club

 

  MŠK �ilina Number

 

  77

 

  Youth career

 

  2001-2002

 

  Estoril 2002-2005

 

  Benfica Senior career*

 

  Years

 

  Team

 

  Apps

 

† (Gls)

 

† 2005-2006

 

  Benfica B 23

 

  (1)

 

  2006-2007

 

  Lamia 30

 

  (0)

 

  2007-2008

 

  AEP 25

 

  (2)

 

  2008-2010

 

  Aris Limassol 32

 

  (7)

 

  2010

 

  Olympiakos Nicosia 12

 

  (1)

 

  2010-2011

 

  Trofense 7

 

  (0)

 

  2011-2012

 

  Portimonense 17

 

  (0)

 

  2012-

 

  MŠK �ilina 18

 

  (1)

 

  National team

 

  2012–

 

  South Africa 0

 

  (0)

 

  * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 September 2012.

 

† Appearances (Goals).

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DSAC ONE OF EIGHT NORTH WEST SATMA NOMINEES

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By Obakeng Maje

The North West Province goes to the 2012 South African Traditional Music Awards (Satmas) in East London on October 27 with eight chances of bringing home the coveted national prizes.

Amongst the eight nominees are the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, in the category “Best Sport, Arts and Culture Department” and Departmental employee, Boikanyo Ramogoelelo, in the category “Best Traditional and Cultural News Journalist (Electronic Media)”, for his work on Motsweding FM. The seventh annual awards mark the third time Ramogoelelo has been nominated. 

 

MEC Tebogo Modise has called on the North West community to rally behind their artists and the Department, and vote for them on the official sms lines. 

 

“We would like to urge all the North West Province citizens to come out in their numbers to support our local talent and artists by voting for them in their various and categories,” said Modise.

 

“Every sms counts. We need to show that we are behind our local artists and that we acknowledge the work they do as they represent our province.”

 

Vote lines close at midnight October 26. Members of the public can vote for North West nominees by sending sms with the name of the nominee and category (R2 per sms) to the number 34066.

 

The nominees and vote procedures are as follows:

   1. “SATMA Mma-Ausi Best Setswana Album” Send to 34066

 

 

   2. “SATMA Poko ya Pina Best Setswana Album” Send to 34066

 

   3. “SATMA Mma-Ausi Best Song of the year” Send to 34066

  4. “SATMA Quincy K Best African Jazz ” sSend to 34066

 

 

   5. “SATMA Boikanyo Ramogoelelo Best Traditional and Cultural News Journalist (Electronic Media) Send to 34066

 

   6. “SATMA Modiko Mothupi Best Traditional DJ” Send to 34066

 

 

   7. “SATMA Tsa etsho tsa Setswana Best Traditional Music Radio Program” Send to 34066

 

 

   8. “SATMA North West Best Provincial Department of Arts and Culture” send to 34066

 

 

 

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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Gospel singer ready to wrestle demons through music

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BY Obakeng Maje

Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as (in terms of the varying music styles) to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music.

Granspan-born singer is ready to take on the world. Our crew is seating on a hot seat with Ngwanawaphuti Vincent Gasebake.

Gasebake once shared the stage with gospel renowned singers,like Winnie Mashaba and Simon Makgathulele.

He was accorded this priviledge and live the testimony.

“I was born and bred at Graspan,in Taung and started singing when I was young. I am a christian and I always sang as a leader at church(ZCC)” Mawise said.

The aspiring singer matriculated at Kgomotso Secondary back in 2004 and moved to The “City of Gold” to search for greener pastures.

“I started my schooling days at Mothanthanyane primary and later moved to Malepe High school. I matriculated at Pampierstad and moved to Johannesburg” said Mawise as a devoted gospel singer is affectionately known to his followers.

Mawise was born from christian family and raised by both parents.Unfortunately his parents could not be around to see his achievements. 

“My parents passed on back in 1997 and 2003 respectively. I wish they were around,but God knows it better” he said.

Vincent lost his parents years ago. Their lives were abridged earlier that he could thought.

“I moved to Johannesburg back in 2006 to look for a job as life was not that conducive back home. I attended ZCC church and met Thabiso Kgwenyape who like my angelic voice” he smiles.

“Mr Kgwenyape asked if I would not be interested in record an album, so after deep thought I accede to the request” Mawise said.

Kgwenyape is a producer, a composer and also singer. 

The album called “A reyeng” was born out of that project. Vincent released it in 2008 and did fairly well.

“I met Eddie Motsayathebe during promotions as he is also gospel singer and he liked what he heard. We worked hand-in-hand and helped each other a lot” Gasebake said.

“We released our compilation album called Glory Boys.I worked with Moleseng who resides in Burgersfort,Mpumalanga. Moleseng approached me for a compiltation album after listening to my album “A reyeng”. 

“I felt so honoured and priviledged to work with such amazing talent. Moleseng has abundance talent and I was absolutely blown away” Mawise said delightly.

Taung lad once shared stage with world renowned and want to grow his brand. 

“I would like to own a studio one day and unearthed rough diamonds. So to those aspiring musician would like to say, never ever lose hope and remember education is the only breakthrough tool from poverty” he said.

“Music is a short career,so get equipped and make sure education is your key to success” he outlines.

Mawise is armed with Media Studies(National Diploma) from University of Johannesburg. 

He also warns youth to stay away from substance abuse.

He gospel singer is very adamant tha nothing is impossible,if only you believe.

Like other forms of Christian music, the creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context.

Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, and as an entertainment product for the marketplace.

If you would like to connect with Graspan-born singer call him on 072 126 1954 or e-mail him at mawise@gmail.com. You can also contact him on Facebook as Mawise Gasebake.

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Rollout of NW road construction projects on track -Premier Modise

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The process to declare twenty-five strategic and primary roads as national roads has been completed for South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) to commence with reconstruction covering 1351, 7 kilometers of the provincial road network to begin in earners, North West Premier Mme Thandi Modise announced on Monday.

 

“The roll out of road construction projects is part of implementing the Strategic Infrastructure Project (SIP4)aimed at accelerating investment in infrastructure to

unlock economic potential and support the development of mining, agricultural activities and tourism opportunities and open up beneficiation opportunities in the province,” said Premier Modise. 

SANRAL recently reported to the Extended Exco Lekgotla that the organisation is implementing eight road maintenance projects across the province that involve road repair and resealing.

The R970 million road repair projects include the Bloemhof to Rietpan, Delayville to Sannieshof and the Ventersdorp to Krugersdorp road which is nearing completion.

Meanwhile, Over R1bn has been budgeted for the SANRAL-Bakwena Toll Projects on the N4 for construction of an additional carriageway covering 32 kilometers between Brits and Marikana on the N4, construction of 22 kilometers between Zeerust –Rustenburg, Rehabilitation of the N4 between Brits/Marikana/Swartruggens including periodic and routine maintenance.

Most of the projects on the N4 which are at different stages are expected to be completed next year.

 

 

A jealous lover arrested after dumps a body in a bin

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By Obakeng Maje

Jouberton- Police made a breakthrough on a murder of Elizabeth Phokompe whose body was found hidden in a dustbin North West police said.

“A 23 year old suspect was arrested at Extension 6 in Jouberton yesterday after a tip-off. It is alleged that a suspect was a deceased’s boyfriend” Captain Amanda Funani explains.

“He allegedly saw Elizabeth with another man and became jealous. He was arrested after being handed over by his uncle” she emphasised.

  He will apear before court tomorrow on murder charge.

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Boks drop down on IRB rankings

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Cape Town – The Springboks have dropped one position back to third spot in the IRB rankings after the completion of the Rugby Championship.

 

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South Africa finished their campaign with a 32-16 loss to the All Blacks in Soweto, while Australia’s 25-19 win over Argentina in Rosario helped the Wallabies edge past the Boks on the world rankings. They have 85.92 IRB ranking points, still well behind leaders New Zealand (93.35), with South Africa third on 84.69. 

 

England (83.09) and France (83.03) are fifth and sixth respectively.

 

Rugby Championship winners, the All Blacks, further increased their rating to sit well clear at the top. They are also unbeaten for 16 successive Test matches and closing in on the record (18) held by Lithuania.

 

South Africa also finished behind Australia in third spot on the Rugby Championship log. Both teams finished on 12 log points each but the Wallabies claimed second spot courtesy of one more victory (3 wins).

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