A 29-year-old pastor was arrested in Phokeng, near Rustenburg, on Tuesday for raping a 17-year-old girl, North West police said.

Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said the pastor had been visiting the Perish for a Crusade church, in Phokeng, for a week.

He prayed for the girl during services and fetched her and her friends to help him clean the church premises at night.

On Tuesday, he offered her a lift to school, which she accepted.

“… Instead of driving to school, the suspect turned to the nearby bushes where he allegedly raped the victim,” said Ngubane.

“The community members who saw the pastor’s vehicle turning into the bushes alerted the police. Police followed the direction… and they found the pastor sexually assaulting the young teenager in her innocent school uniform.”

The pastor would appear in the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

-Sapa

ABSA Premiership

Result: FS Stars 3-0 Chippa

Date: 12 February 2013

Venue: Charles Mopeli Stadium

Free State Stars enjoyed a winning start after the league break when they beat new boys Chippa United 3-0 at the Charles Mopeli Stadium.

Rudiger Gilbert forced Tshepo Motsoeneng  into a save 10 minutes into the game while Luyolo Nomandela lashed a strike over the crossbar from outside the area.

Some tough tackles were coming in as both sides struggled to take control of the proceedings early on, with Anver Esterhuizen and Thomas Amegnaglo getting bookings.

Stars were then forced into an early change with Noah Chivuta coming on for Esterhuizen. Mbulelo Mabizela tried to break the deadlock in the 36th minute but it was a comfortable save for the goalkeeper.

The opening goal would arrive six minutes before the break when Danny Venter fired home from inside the area to put Ea Lla Koto ahead on his debut for the club.

Chivuta tried to double their tally just before the break but his effort from a free-kick was blocked by Brent Carelse.

The Chilli Boys tried to respond after the interval with James Okwuosa nodding at goal seconds in but his effort sailed wide of the target.

Fikru-Teferra Lemessa then tested Kassaly Daouda moments later while Gilbert powered a shot well over with 12 minutes to go.

Stars would finish with a stoppage-time double though to put some more gloss on the scoreline.

First Venter rifled home a shot from outside in the area in the 91st minute before Luyolo Nomandela completed the win in the 95th minute.

FS Stars: Tshepo Motsoeneng, Mbhuyiselo Sambu, Daniel Cardoso, Angelo Kerspuy, Paulos Masehe, Enva Wiltwer, Anver Esterhuizen, Luyolo Nomandela, Lehlohonolo Thebakang, Danny Venter, Fikru-Teferra Lemessa.

Chippa: Kassaly Daouda, Rudiger Gilbert, Mbulelo Mabizela, Msekeli Mvalo, Vuyisile Ntombayithethi, Brent Carelse, Thomas Amegnaglo, Diego Brown, James Okwuosa, William Twala, Petrus Ngebo.

Goals: Danny Venter (FS Stars 39′, 91′), Luyolo Nomandela (FS Stars 95′)

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Xenophobia and Migration high up on NWest Provincial Consulation.

Xenophobia and its linkages with migration are to feature prominently during Provincial Consultation for the drafting of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) 3

rd Progress Report to be held as from 9:00 am on Tuesday 19 February 2012 at the Mmabatho Convention Centre.

The objective of the APRM session for the period October 2010 to January 2013 to be hosted by the North West Provincial Government is to solicit stakeholder inputs on progress made in the implementation of the National Programme of Action (NPoA) and resuscitate Provincial Governing Councils.

The final consolidated country report is to be submitted to the African Union (AU) Summit Head of State and Government of APRM participating countries in May of this year. 

 “The participation of provincial government departments, municipalities, business sector, traditional leaders, labour, civil society, faith based organisations, non-government organisations, the academia, researchers, women organisations and youth organisations will contribute towards a balanced and objective review that will inform the NPoA,” says Premier Thandi Modise. 

 Premier Modise has noted that the APRM Country Review Report of 2007 had recorded that in South Africa:

∙         Definitions and measurement of poverty are agreed upon and applied.∙         Land reform contributes to sustainable livelihoods∙         Improved effectiveness and efficiency of the education system at all levels.∙         Strategies and programmes to improve children’s nutrition and ensure their healthy development are successfully implemented.∙         An integrated and holistic approach to combating HIV and AIDS, as well as diseases such as TB and malaria and other communicable diseases∙         Universal access to constitutionally mandated basic rights and services.While it observed that social capital is built at local levels, particularly in vulnerable and marginalized communities, and participation of civil society organizations in socio-economic development processes is improved, it called for development and strengthening of key institutions and social group to make them more effective. 

This includes support to women-led enterprises,The report also highlighted that South Africa had demonstrated a firm commitment towards a total overhaul of the Asylum Seeker and Refugee Management (ASM) processes to strengthen its credibility, efficiency and effectiveness.

Positive policy developments and refugee and immigration regime management that were recorded in the 2007 review report included:

∙         The Refugees Amendment Act No. 12 of 2011 which enabled the country to establish Refugee Status Determination Committees to improve the objectivity in the adjudication process.∙         Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were drafted for officials involved in the processing of asylum seekers such as officials adjudicating claims; the inspectorate; and officials at ports of entry and Permitting to ensure uniformity in the processing of asylum seekers and refugees and more effective security and coordination.∙         Progress has been registered in enhancement of the National Internet Information Service (NIIS) that supports the processing of asylum seekers and refugees and assist with the adjudication of asylum claims, the tracking and tracing of applications and the production of reliable management information. This work will feed into the broader modernization of systems programmes that will enable the integration of the entire management system. 

In addition to perceived linkages between migration and xenophobia, the report had noted that one of South Africa’s enduring characteristics is its diverse racial and ethnic composition and warned that, if not appropriately managed, can become a source of tension and division leading to political instability, social unrest, conflict and economic decline. 

Johanesburg-With nearly 2 months break due to AFCON tournament that took place in our country,the Premier Soccer League games resume today with mouth watering fixtures one of them being Mamelodi Sundowns up against Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Stadium this evening at 19:00

Kaizer Chiefs who are the current Log leaders will be looking to maintain their lead while the lowly Mamelodi Sundows will desperately want to revive their glory day.

With six key Amakhosi players took part in the AFCON spectecular,surely this will be their toughest test of their championship contenders.

“It has to be the other way round. This is where our championship are made and seperated from mere contenders” said one of our reader Phanue Moroe.

Neo Kutlwano Modihapula adds “Yes the game is do or die but we have to bear in mind that also game between Supersport United and Orlando Pirates is do or die.

But I believe we will come out victorious.

On the other hand with Katlego Killer Mphela the only Downs player who took part in AFCON,Sundowns are surely favorite to win today’s encounter. Mamelodi Sundowns Couch Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane was quoted by other publications saying that playing Chiefs is like playing against Bafana and agreed that this is acid test for his boys.

Tomorrow back to back trebble champion Orlando Pirates plays against the struggling Supersport United. After Rainford Kalaba saga Orlando Pirates surely want to give their fan something to smile about. Should Chiefs draw or lose today’s game and Pirates win,they will be new log leaders. 

Moeketsi Lloyd Ramose says there is no pressure heading to tomorrow’s encounter “Tough game,but I dont see any reason why the boys should not triumph. We are quite comfortable on the log,championship is within our reached” he said. 

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North West – Residents of Mmakau, outside Brits, were protesting at the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, North West police said.

Captain Amanda Funani said residents were calling on the court not to grant a 41-year-old man bail. He is accused of the murder of 11-year-old Ofentse Mogale.

He allegedly broke into her parent’s Mmakau home on February 2 and snatched her as she was sleeping with her younger sibling.

Her body was later found in a neighbour’s shack, hidden under a bed. She had been strangled. – Sapa

By Obakeng Maje

Johannesburg-A four-man Libyan delegation that came to see and learn about hosting of major soccer events, says it is highly impressed at the way South Africa has become a model of hosting major sporting tournaments.

The delegation, led by Dr Makhlouf Mabruk and comprising former players and Ministry of Youth and Sport officials, has been in the country for a week gathering notes on how to host a successful soccer tournament. Libya is scheduled to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after Morocco in 2015. South Africa took over the hosting of the just ended 2013 tournament from Libya after the North African country had been plunged into civil war.

“I was amazed by what I saw. This visit will help us a great deal in our 2017 preparations. This country is world class and the people are extremely friendly, hospitable and the perceptions we had before coming here are contrary to the incredible situation on the ground. I have been all over the world but this country is one of the most organised nations I have ever been to,” said Dr Mabruk.

Dr Mabruk said before coming here, he had heard stories of how unsafe this country was and that it was rife with diseases; perceptions he said were totally wrong. He said he was stunned at the beauty of the country.

“It is unfortunate these are some of the falsehood people are told about his great country. I will personally tell Libyans to take time and visit this wonderful country.”

Dr Mabruk said he would ask for the South African expertise in the country’s preparations for 

2017 AFCON tournament.

“We have gathered lots of information from our meetings with several stakeholders including meetings with FIFA and CAF presidents, Joseph ‘Sepp’ Blatter and Issa Hayatou. We briefed the two of the status quo in Libya, how safe the country was after the revolution and also requested them to support the country’s efforts for 2017.”

He said with the assistance of Africa, the World and South Africa in particular, Libya would host a good AFCON tournament in 2017.

“What will make the tournament in 2017 different from the rest is because of Libya’s geographical location.  It is close to Europe, the Middle East and most of the outside world, so this will be the gathering of the whole world. My message to the football family is to come to Libya and see how nice the country is,” he concluded.

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Speaking to media at the ABSA PSL Press Conference on Monday, 11 February 2013, at the PSL Headquarters, Kaizer Chiefs Head Coach Stuart Baxter emphasised that for him and his charges it’s all about the next game. 

Speaking and sharing the podium with his counterpart from Mamelodi Sundowns, Pitso Mosimane, in front of a packed conference room the Chiefs mentor was upbeat at the resumption of the 2012/13 PSL season after both the festive and Afcon break. 

Baxter highlighted key elements that will influence Chiefs approach towards the game; The game against Sundowns is going to be difficult. To us it’s all about the next game, what happened in the past has got little influence in the upcoming encounter. Under Pitso (Mosimane), Sundowns have done well to move from the bottom of the table after a slow start to the season. Pressure has to go out of the window in order for us to give a good performance on the day. If you ask me, it is better to have pressure at the top than at the bottom at the bottom it can be worse. 

When asked about the National Team players, Baxter was hesitant to make a call; It is a difficult one to call. There is the element of fatigue and to decide who to rest and who to play will be advised by scientific analysis. Whether we rest them all or play them all is difficult but either way we will give a good performance. 

There was a moment of laughter during the proceedings, when Baxter answered the suggestion that what goes up must come down, referring to Chiefs top position on the log, Baxter dismissed that connotation; I am 59 years old today and do not expect to be 57 years tomorrow. Our actions will determine the performance here and now – not in the past. 

On the Window Period, Baxter made it clear that the top clubs around the world monitor the market and not double the market, and he further explained the Chiefs scenario. 

It is also a difficult one for Clubs around the world, if you bring new players at this stage of the league, chances are you will damage the harmony in the team especially if you are occupying the top of the log, you have to make the right decisions.” 

We have only Abia Nale who requested to be released in order to gain game time after he couldnt affirm his regular place in the line-up – he felt strongly that perhaps it will work for him if he joined another team but he remains a Chiefs player as we loaned him out to Ajax for the rest of this season. Morgan Gould has returned to training, he is under recovery management of returning him to match fitness probably within the next month or so he will return to action.

For more details go to http://www.kaizerchiefs.com

By Obakeng Maje

Bredasdorp-“We are here to say, with one united voice, that the spate of gender-based violence taking place across the length and breadth of our land must stop” Minister Lulu Xingwana said.

“We are here to say: Enough is enough! Women and children demand to walk the streets without fear of being raped or brutally assaulted” she asserted. 

They have a right to walk the streets of their country without having to look behind them to see who is following them. 

They demand protection against sexual molesters. 

Minister Xingwana reiterates at Booysen alleged killers court appearance in Bredandorp.

“We’re here to reiterate our call to the courts of our land to impose the harshest and heaviest possible punishment against those found guilty of crimes against women and children. We believe that those who derive pleasure from abusing women and children must rot in jail” she continues. 

Violence against women cannot be tolerated in free and democratic society. 

It is a gross violation of the Constitutional rights of women. 

The community were there to communicate a clear and unequivocal message that violence against women will not be tolerated in free and democratic society.

The brutality and ruthless disregard for the lives of women points to a deterioration of the moral fibre of a society. 

“The behaviour of child and women molesters poses fundamental questions to members of the human race” Monama said. 

All civilised human beings throughout the world protect their women and children. 

The question that must be posed is: what has happened to our spirit of ubuntu that had sustained communities from time immemorial.

“We urge members of our communities to join hands with government in order to help defeat the scourge of child and women abuse” she adds. 

“We urge all South Africans to join this fight” Xingwana said. Government, on its own, cannot win this war. 

She urged the community to take steps when they know that someone is being abused in their own home or in their neighbour’s house, they have a duty to report it she said.

“We also have a duty to stand in court as witnesses to make sure that these abusers are prosecuted successfully”. 

“The key message to every member of the community is: “Don’t look away. Act against abuse”. All of us have a responsibility to help expose those who harm the most vulnerable in our society” she said.  

As members of our communities, we must make sure that we do not turn a blind eye. 

We must confront crimes against women with every available ounce of our energy and every available ammunition at our disposal to ensure that those who harm the most vulnerable in society have no place to hide.

“We wish to reiterate our call to our courts to ensure that they impose the heaviest possible sentence against those found guilty of women and child abuse” minister said. 

This will send a clear message to all would-be perpetrators that our society and justice system will not tolerate these crimes.

“To Anene’s family, I wish to say: You are not alone in this hour of pain. The entire nation shares your grief. Your loss is our loss. We must find solace in the knowledge that Anene’s death will not be in vain. Her  death is a clarion call to all of us to intensify the war against gender-based violence! Her death is a national call to action. In the name of Anene, we must make a solemn pledge never to turn a blind eye to abuse and never to allow rape to go unreported and unpunished. This will be the best tribute her” she concludes. 

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By Obakeng Maje

Ganyesa-Police are investigating a rape case after a seven-year-old minor was raped on Saturday at about 21:30. 

The incident happened at Phohung Section  in Ganyesa Village police said. 

“The minor was allegedly raped while she was playing alone at a nearby park” captain Amanda Funani said. 

“The unknown suspect raped the minor and left her there. It is alleged that the minor’s grandmother noticed that the minor was struggling to walk and asked her what was wrong” police said. Allegations further states that the minor told her granny that she was raped by an unknown suspect.

The 67-year-old woman took the minor to Ganyesa Clinic for medical examination where the doctor confirmed the rape. 

A case was reported at Ganyesa Police Station on Sunday in the afternoon. 

The suspect is unknown at this stage. 

Investigation continues

By Obakeng Maje

Strategies for prevention of sexual offences needs to be reviewed-Premier Modise

Strategies for the prevention of sexual offences against women and girl children need to be reviewed to curb escalating incidents of rape, North West Premier Thandi Modise said in condemning the gang rape of a 27-year-old woman in Makwassie near Wolmaranstad over the weekend.

“We reiterate our call for united and intensified action against the scourge of rape and for communities to work with the police to reclaim our streets and neighbourhoods from criminals, no bail and harsher sentences for perpetrators,” Premier Modise said on Tuesday.

Modise commented police for the swift arrest of the seven suspects who are alleged to have accosted the woman and her boyfriend shortly after they left a tavern in the early hours of Saturday morning.

According to the police the group of men who were armed with knives took their cellphones and allegedly took the lady and left the boyfriend behind who ran to the police station to report the incident.,

The men were soon arrested by police. They are expected to appear in the Makwassie Magistrates’ Court

  today on charges of armed robbery and rape.

Meanwhile, a 41-year old man arrested in connection with the murder of 11 -year-old Ofentse Mogale 

 from Mmakau is also expected to appear in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrates Court.

The suspect is alleged to have gained entry to Ofentse’s home through a window and snatched her as she was sleeping with her younger sibling. The body of the girl was later found in a neighbour’s shack, hidden under a bed. She had been strangled and presumably raped.