Absa Premiership

Result: AmaZulu 1-0 Platinum Stars

Date: 6 March 2013

Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium

Ayanda Dlamini scored in stoppage-time to give AmaZulu a valuable 1-0 win over Platinum Stars on Wednesday.

With almost the last play of the match, the Usuthu striker broke Dikwena hearts as he turned in Kagiso Senamela’s cross.

There was an early chance for Dikwena when Robert Ngambi got on the end of a Thuso Phala corner, but the header lifted just over Tapuwa Kapini’s crossbar.

Kapini was called upon to make a save minutes later when Innocent Mkhabela directed a free-kick into the area, but it was a comfortable stop from the AmaZulu keeper. All the early action appeared to be in the AmaZulu half as Vuyo Mere and Tshepo Gumede both tried their luck from range, but without success.

Usuthu should have taken the lead on the half hour when Ayanda Dlamini rose above the defence to meet Njabulo Manqana’s corner, but the header flew just wide.

After the break, Manqana was again in the action, but this time his 25-yard effort brought out a comfortable save from Siybonga Mpontshane.

There was a great chance on the hour for Stars when Luvolwethu Mpeta fouled Senamela. Phala stepped up to take the resultant free-kick, but the Bafana Bafana player failed to find the target.

With the teams looking destined for a draw, Dlamini snatched victory when the Dikwena defence nodded off and allowed him to turn Senamela’s cross into the net.

AmaZulu: Tapuwa Kapini, Marc van Heerden, Thamsanqa Teyise, Carlington Nyadombo, Joseph Malongoane, Luyanda Hlongwa, Kulegani Madondo, Goodman Dlamini, Njabulo Manqana, Andile Khumalo, Ayanda Dlamini

Subs: Mbongeni Mzimela, Willem Mwedihanga, Stanley Kgatla, Thokozani Mshengu, Kagiso Senamela, Bongani Ndulula, Lindokuhle Bhengu.

Platinum Stars: Siyabonga Mpontshane, Luvolwethu Mpeta, Tshepo Gumede, Tintswalo Tshabalala, Vuyo Mere, Benson Mhlongo, Innocent Mkhabela, Sibusiso Msomi, Thuso Phala, Robert Ngambi, Henrico Botes.

Subs: kabelo Dambe, Thabiso Semenya, Solomon Mathe, Elias Ngwepe, Patric Malokase, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Thabani Mthembu.

Goals: Ayanda Dlamini (AmaZulu 90)

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Absa Premiership

Result: Orlando Pirates 1-1 Bloem Celtic

Date: 6 March 2013

Venue: Orlando Stadium

Bloemfontein Celtic netted a stoppage-time equaliser to give them a 1-1 draw with Orlando Pirates on Wednesday.

Tlou Segolela came off the bench to give The Buccaneers the lead on 78 minutes, but Vuyani Ntanga broke Pirates hearts with a late equaliser.

Oupa Manyisa had an early chance from the edge of the area on six minutes, but it was no challenge for the experienced gloves of Celtic keeper Patrick Tignyemb. Pirates continued to attack and Thabo Matlaba made a good run, but his cross just evaded the head of Collins Mbesuma.

The first real shot in anger for Celtic came just before the half hour mark when Lennox Bacela pulled the trigger from outside the area, but his shot sailed over Senzo Meyiwa’s crossbar.

With the half drawing to a close, Pirates continued to press and nearly opened through Thulasizwe Mbuyane, but his shot was kept out by a diving Tignyemb.

Bacela appeared to be the biggest goalscoring threat for Celtic and on the stroke of the break, brought out a save from Meyiwa with a tricky shot from a tight angle.

After the break it was Thabo Matlaba who had a couple of shots from range, but on both occasions missed the target.

Just before the hour mark Kurt Lentjies came desperately close to getting the opener for Celtic, but Meyiwa was able to parry it around the post.

The opening goal eventually came on 78 minutes when Segolela easily skipped the offside trap and calmly nodded in Matlaba’s inch-perfect cross.

With three points looking assured for Pirates, it wasn’t to be as Ntanga muscled his way above the defence and nodded home Limbikani Mzava’s cross to give Clinton Larsen’s team a share of the points.

Orlando Pirates: Senzo Meyiwa, Lucky Lekgwathi, Thabo Matlaba, Patrick Phungwayo, Ayanda Gcaba, Oupa Manyisa, Andile Jali, Thulasizwe Mbuyane (Tlou Segolela 62), Daine Klate, Ndumiso Mabena (Thandani Ntshumayelo 88), Collins Mbesuma (Takesure Chinyama 82).

Subs: Brighton Mhlongo, Happy Jele, Onyekachi Okonkwo, Mpho Makola.

Bloem Celtic:  Patrick Tignyemb, Tsietsi Mahoa, Thabo Nthethe, Auguston Leonard, Limbikani Mzava, Lyle Lakay, Kurt Lentjies (Ruzaigh Gamildien 71), Joel Mogorosi (Vuyani Ntanga 80), Ithumeleng Duiker, Lerato Manzini, Lennox Bacela (Dominic Isaacs 65).

Subs: Dino Visser, Mduduzi Nyanda, Jacky Motshegwa, Johannes Motlhaping.

Goals: Tlou Segolela (Orlando Pirates 78), Vuyani Ntanga (Bloem Celtic 90)

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ABSA Premiership

Result: Chippa 0-2 Chiefs

Date: 6 March 2013

Venue: Athlone Stadium

Kaizer Chiefs made the most of Orlando Pirates’ draw when they saw off 10-man Chippa United 2-0 in Cape Town on Wednesday night.

Chiefs started the game well with Morgan Gould nodding over the crossbar just two minutes in before Siphiwe Tshabalala’s fantastic ball into the area was dealt with by the outstretched leg of Daouda Kassally.

The Chilli Boys responded well though and in the 18th minute Stanton Lewis fired just over from inside the area after he had already seen two shots blocked.

Msekeli Mvalo should have done better three minutes later when he had a free header but sent his effort over the crossbar.

Chiefs were guilty of overdoing it at times as some neat passing moves amounted to nothing after allowing Chippa to eventually close them down.

Masibusane Zongo did well in the 42nd minute when he danced his way to the edge of the area but he scuffed his shot and Itumeleng Khune dealt with the effort.

Buyani Sali was then unable to get enough power on his close-range header on the stroke of half-time as the game remained stuck at 0-0.

Chiefs showed more purpose after the break and the pressure saw Sali sent off for a rough tackle on Willard Katsande, though the decision seemed a bit harsh.

Chiefs took full advantage and just five minutes later Kaizer Motaung Junior buried a simple header after Tefu Mashamaite had flicked on a throw-in.

Kingtons Nkhatha then saw his strike saved by the goalkeeper after he latched onto a poor back pass before Chippa decided to introduce star signing Benjani Mwaruwari.

The Glamour Boys were not fussed though and were pushing forward to find an all-important second goal. That moment would finally come in the 87th minute when Ngcobo’s shot was parried into the path of Nkhatha who fired home.

Benjani lashed a shot just wide in the dying minutes as Chippa tried to get on the scoresheet but no more goals arrived as Chiefs moved five points clear.

Chippa: Kassaly Daouda, Mbulelo Mabizela, Msekeli Mvalo, Vuyisile Ntombayithethi, Masibusane Zongo, Robert Tomanyane, Buyani Sali, Brent Carelse, Welcome Qalanto, William Twala, Stanton Lewis.

Chiefs: Itumeleng Khune, Siboniso Gaxa, Morgan Gould, Junaid Mashamaite, Keegan Ritchie, Mandla Masango, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Willard Katsande, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Matthew Rusike, Kingston Nkhatha.

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Parliament, Cape Town – Paying with public money for transport and security on his Christmas break in the Seychelles was in line with government policy, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Wednesday.

Responding to a question in the National Assembly, he confirmed he had not performed any official duties between December 23 and January 4, and had in fact been on vacation at the Indian Ocean archipelago at the time.

The question was posed by Democratic Alliance MP David Maynier, who last month said it was “simply wrong for Deputy President Motlanthe to have used public funds to pay for part of his vacation in the Seychelles, when so many people in our country are living in poverty”.

Maynier said in a statement at the time that a Falcon 900 aircraft, operated by the SA Air Force’s VIP squadron, was used to transport Motlanthe – together with a number of passengers – from Waterkloof airforce base to Mahe Island International Airport on December 23.

Further, a Cessna Caravan aircraft, chartered by South Africa’s defence department, was used on the same day to take Motlanthe, and a number of passengers, from Mahe airport to Desroches Island (Seychelles).

“Deputy President Motlanthe, together with a number of passengers, stayed at Desroches Island Resort, which is advertised as one of ‘Forbes Top Ten Remote Destinations in the World’.”

The same aircraft had then been used, on January 4, to return Motlanthe to South Africa.

While it was known that the cost of chartering the Cessna Caravan was R83 000, the cost of operating the Falcon 900 was unknown.

“However, the total cost of operating the Falcon 900 and chartering the Cessna Caravan could have been as much as R1 million,” Maynier said.

Motlanthe said he wished to “relieve” Maynier of his anxiety regarding the holiday.

In terms of government policy, transport for the deputy president, whether for official or private purposes, was the responsibility of the state.

“The state also has a duty to provide security for the deputy president at all times, whether he is engaged in official duties, or while he is on leave.”

This policy had been re-affirmed by Cabinet on March 20, 2007.

The SA Police Service was responsible for security involving ground transport, while the SA National Defence Force was responsible for air transport.

“The deputy president has no role whatsoever in the planning and carrying out of operations concerning his own transport and security.

“These matters, including deployment of personnel and equipment, as well as related costs, are managed by the competent state organs,” Motlanthe said. – Sapa

Cape Town – Government is confident the controversial youth wage subsidy, now called the youth wage incentive scheme (Yeti), will work, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Wednesday.

Replying to questions in the National Assembly, Motlanthe dismissed a notion by DA MP Tim Harris that the Yeti was similar to its namesake, the Himalayan mythical creature, also known as the abominable snowman.

“We all hear it exists, but no one sees it,” Harris said.

Motlanthe responded by saying the government acknowledged youth unemployment was a tinderbox that it intended addressing through various schemes and projects.

“We are aware that there are about 2.8 million of the cohort of 18-24 year-olds who are not in any institution of learning, who are not in any job,” said Motlanthe.

The youth employment tax scheme was one of many ways the government hoped to tackle the problem.

“The youth tax incentive will work… and we will employ it.”

Harris asked the deputy president how the scheme would become a reality when union federation and ANC alliance partner the Congress of SA Trade Unions spent three years blocking it, and remained opposed to the idea.

“We are quite confident… that working people inside and outside of Cosatu will come to understand that this is an important instrument to address this burning problem of youth unemployment,” Motlanthe said.

The incentive scheme was re-tabled in Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget earlier in March.

It would take the form of a tax credit, meaning employers would get money back through the Pay As You Earn system for hiring unemployed young people.

By Staff Reporter

Banyana Banyana lost their opening 2013 Group C Cyprus Cup match 2-0 to South Korea but the gallant Sasol-sponsored warriors were far from being disgraced. The match took place at the Ammacostos stadium in Cyprus.

Having lost 2-1 to the same opponents last year and coming into the tournament highly confident that they would avenge the defeat against the Asians girls, it proved not to be as the speed and skill of the Koreans proved too much for Banyana.

Two goals at the beginning of each half was the difference between the two sides in the freezing city of Larnaca as Joseph Mkhonza’s charges allowed their opponents too much space and time on the ball while coming off second best in midfield.   

The African Women championship runners up found themselves a goal down following a terribly-taken goal kick by stand in goalkeeper Andile Dlamini.

Dlamini, deputising for Thoko Mndaweni, was given an opportunity to keep goals for the first time at a tournament with Banyana but lacking in confidence, she would not have been happy with her debut.

Her awful goal kick fell straight onto the path of dangerous Korean striker Ji Soyun who easily controlled the ball, shrugged off central defender Lebogang Mabatle before firing a low shot past the stranded Dlamini to make it 1-0 inside the opening 10 minutes of the game. That was the terrible start for Banyana as it set the tone for the rest of the game.

They easily lost possession and failed to close down their opponents and they paid a heavy price against the tactically astute Koreans. The midfield duo of Amanda Dlamini and Refiloe Jane didn’t make matters any easier as they struggled to have a firm grip in the middle of the park.

Towards the end of the first half, Mkhonza’s charges slowly got back into the match, thanks to some neat interplay between winger Mary Ntsweng and Noko Matlou but the latter’s effort was well saved by Korean goalie Kim Jungmni.  The agile keeper was to be tested later again by interim captain Janine van Wyk’s long range effort and Jermaine Seoposenwe’s low strike but on both occasions she brilliantly smothered the two efforts.

At the start of the second half, a through ball from the middle found Jeoun Eunha, who had time and acres of space to beat a poorly devised offside trap to lob the ball over Dlamini to make the score 2-0 and shut the match as a contest.

Despite an outstanding performance by Van Wyk, the two defensive mistakes were to prove the difference between the two sides. As the match went on and with Dlamini slowly growing in confidence, she pulled off some brilliant saves to make up for her earlier errors to keep the score at a respectable 2-0.

Banyana Banyana will have to vastly improve when they face Republic of Ireland in their second match of the tournament on Friday, 7 March.

In the evening kickoff after the SA and Korea game, fellow Group C opponents and neighbours Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland were set to face each other.

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By Obakeng Maje

Noupoort-The accused appeared briefly before the Noupoort Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of Brendon Tarentaal’s murder. 

“However the matter has been postponed for the 19 March 2013 for formal bail application” Lieutenant Sergio Kock said. 

“Suspects as minors were referred to a place of safety until their next court date appearance” police said

Kaizer Chiefs have appointed Goodnews Cadogan as their acting managing director, replacing Bheki Shongwe who stepped down a few months ago.

Little, if anything at all, is known about Cadogan but KickOff.com has been informed that Chiefs will introduce the man to the Amakhosi faithful after the Soweto Derby.

Cadogan has a Masters degree in Management from Wits, if his Facebook profile is anything to go by.

“They have been trying to keep it a secret until at least after the Derby,” a source says.

Chiefs’ Corporate Communications Manager Vina Maphosa couldn’t immediately comment on this latest development at the club.

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By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley-Members of flying squad unit together with Bravo relief member nabbed three men and two women aged between 25 and 48 in the city after they fraudulently hit hard cellphones retailers in the city yesterday. 

“When they were asked about their origins they told the police that they are from Gauteng. They only came here yesterday to hit hard the retailers around Northern Cape, more particularly Kimberley” Lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said. 

“Furthermore after they allegedly committed fraud in the city, they will be heading to Bloemfontein to continue their evil deeds there” Tawana said. 

“The suspects were in possession of more than five fraudulent Identity Documents, which they have been using to open credit accounts in many retailers including cellphones retailers” police said. 

“One of the suspects was in possession of two Identity Documents, which she depicted her ID photos with totally different names and ID numbers” Tawana adds.

One of the retailers alerted the police after becoming suspicious of an Identity Document which one of the suspects used to make a new application to upgrade the existing contract phone. 

The vigilant service provider noticed that something is not up to standard with the ID that the client had presented, and the applicant had already made a successful application from another retailer earlier during the day with the very same ID. 

The suspect was arrested inside the retailer while he was still waiting for the application to be processed. 

When the police interrogate him, he told the police that he is not solo in this scam.

 “He is together with his crew and they are waiting for him outside in a white Nissan Hard Body bakkie with GP registration number plates” police said. 

The police arrested his accomplices in a Nissan bakkie on the N12 just outside the Northern Cape Mall. Thorough investigation and search was conducted inside the bakkie, four fraudulent Identity Documents were found hidden inside the speaker box.

Expensive cellphones such as Blackberry Z10, I Phone 5, Motorola as well as Samsung SIII Galaxy phone, still sealed in boxes which they obtained from the retailers using the fraudulent Identity Documents were consficated. 

More than ten second hand cellphones, bank debit cards and credit cards also found in their possession were also confiscated as well as the Nissan bakkie.  

The suspects are due to appear the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court soon on fraud charges.  

Investigation continues.

Pirates have lost their last two competitive outings on the domestic football front, having been eliminated from the Nedbank Cup by Maluti FET College and subsequently losing 3-2 to Moroka Swallows in the Absa Premiership.

Despite their aggregate 9-0 thrashing over Djabal FC in the CAF Champions League preliminary round – read the full match report here – Bucs’ form of late has come into question. However, midfielder Oupa Manyisa is confident that the side will regain their championship form.

Tonight Bucs host Bloemfontein Celtic at the Orlando Stadium for their midweek league tie and Manyisa has targeted all three points on offer. He told Soccer-Laduma that although Siwelele are in good shape, they have to win these sort of fixtures if they are to defend their league crown.

He said, “We need to start winning again and keep on fighting for the defence of our league title. It won’t be easy from now as every team wants the three points. Yes, we lost to them in the first round game and we wouldn’t like that to happen tonight.”

“We want to make sure we start winning again and keep on the fight to defend our league title,” Manyisa concluded.

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