South Africa’s governing ANC has denied involvement in alleged business deals linked to the deaths of 13 soldiers.

The soldiers were killed in the Central African Republic (CAR) last month, when rebels seized the capital in a coup to depose President Francois Bozize.

Media reports say the South African troops were guarding the president in return for lucrative mining contracts.

The South African government says they were training government forces and providing security.

According to South African Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, nearly 300 troops were stationed in CAR and they found themselves outnumbered as rebels took the capital Bangui on the weekend of 23-24 March. As well as the 13 dead, another 27 of them were injured.

‘Gallant fighters’

South Africa’s Mail and Guardian newspaper reported on the alleged business interests in an article on Thursday, prompting the African National Congress to threaten the newspaper with legal action.

It accused the paper of urinating on the graves of “gallant fighters who put their lives on the line in service of our country and our continent”.

“The ANC rejects with contempt the damaging and malicious claim by The Mail and Guardian that South African soldiers were sent to the Central African Republic to protect ANC business interests,” it said.

It added that “the ANC as an organisation does not have business interests in CAR”.

Meanwhile the opposition Democratic Alliance has said it will present a motion to parliament demanding the withdrawal of South African troops from CAR – although it is possible that no troops remain there.

Its leader Helen Zille said it looked as if the South Africans were in CAR to defend the regime.

The mission “was reportedly undertaken against expert military advice” and was “allegedly to protect the business interests of a politically connected elite, both in South Africa and the Central African Republic”, she said.

“If this is so, President Zuma’s position both as president of the republic and commander in chief of the armed forces, becomes untenable,” Ms Zille added.

By Obakeng Maje

Sun City-Five people died and other seven critically injured after were ran over by a light motor vehicle North West police said.

Police arrested a 35 year-old lawyer after he allegedly killed five people in Sun City near Rustenburg.

“Police were called to the scene after a lawyer from Johannesburg killed five and injured seven in Lidig street in Sun City” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.

According to police a suspect was allegedly driving his BMW X6 at a high speed and plunged to twelve people leaving five dead and seven critically injured” he said.

Paulos Lefakane,23 Tumelo Lekoba,20 Thabo Dipoe,25 Joyce Yende and Solomon Mokgosi were killed in an accident.

Injured victims were rushed to Moses Kotane hospital for medical attention. 

“A lawyer was arrested and charged with culpable homicide and drunk and driving . Police outlined that the driver was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol” Ngubane said.

He will appear briefly in court at Mogwase on Tuesday.

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Johannesburg – Happy Sindane was found dead in Tweefontein, next to Kwamhlanga, on Monday, Mpumalanga police said.

“It seems as if he was stoned to death,” Captain Leonard Hlathi said.

The motive for the killing was not known. No arrests had been made.

Sindane made headlines in 2003 when he alleged that he was a white boy who had been kidnapped by black people.

After a four-month inquiry to establish his identity the Bronkhorstspruit Children’s Court found in September 2003 that Sindane’s real name was Abbey Mziyaye, the son of a black domestic worker, Rina Mzayiya. The court found his father was probably a white man, Henry Nick, who employed Mzayiya in 1984. He was born that year. The whereabouts of both were unknown.

In 2004 Sindane was run over by a minibus and a car. When the accident occurred Sindane was lying in the road outside the Sinzanani Trust Village place of safety in Bronkhorstspruit, where he lived. It was not known why he was lying in the road.

Later that year Sindane appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court for malicious damage to property. He was arrested in Marabastad, Pretoria, after he allegedly broke the windows of a taxi with stones.

In 2005 the charges were dropped after the taxi owner told the court he had repaired the damage himself and did not wish to proceed with the case. – Sapa

By Obakeng Maje

Orkney- North West police are investigating a rape case after a three year-old minor was raped.

“Police said a 28 year-old woman left her daughter at the neighbouring house and go to work” sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said.

The incident took place at Umzomhle in Orkney.

It is alleged that the daughter inform her mum that her private part is itching police said.

“The mother allegedly discover some white substances and a vaseline on the daughter’s private part while trying to wash her” Moiloa said.

“She allegedly took the girl to a local clinic,but left before she could get help. She alleged that it was full” police adds.

The daughter only received a medical attention yesterday and police awaits medical results.

“Police are waiting for medical reports and also a social worker’s decision on the matter” Moiloa said.

Police said they might charge a mother with negligence if the social worker’s report hint.

The suspect is still at large and police investigations continue.

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Durban – A Durban resident is in custody after firing a warning shot which killed an intruder after it ricocheted off a kitchen wall in his Manor Gardens home on Sunday.

Dennis Webster, who says his rented home has been broken into 15 times by intruders because there is no alarm system, woke early to let his dog out. While he was in the bathroom he heard a noise in the kitchen.

“I finished what I had to do and went towards the kitchen. I noticed a guy running through the room towards the inside of the house.”

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Former president Nelson Mandela spent his fifth day in hospital on Monday receiving treatment for a recurring lung infection.

Following their 3-0 victory over Bloemfontein Celtic on the weekend, Kaizer Chiefs now find themselves on the cusp of claiming the third quarter of the PSL’s Q-Innovation concept.

The Amakhosi have already won one quarter, Q1, but missed out on the second one to this season’s surprise package, Platinum Stars.

Stuart Baxter’s side now look set to win Q3, needing just a point in their next game against Maritzburg United in order to take the prize money.

While the quarter could still, mathematically, be won by Moroka Swallows, SuperSport or Wits, in second, third and fourth respectively, Chiefs’ impressive goal difference makes it highly unlikely.

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates sit in sixth place on the Q3 log, though could jump up to second if they win their game in hand.

AmaZulu find themselves in fifth place following their unbeaten start to 2013 while Black Leopards and Chippa United find themselves in the bottom two.

Team

 Played  

 Points  

GD

Kaizer Chiefs 

7

17

10

Moroka Swallows

7

14

4

SuperSport United

7

14

3

Wits

7

14

2

AmaZulu

7

12

1

Orlando Pirates

6

11

3

Bloemfontein Celtic

7

9

-1

Platinum Stars

7

8

1

Free State Stars

7

8

1

Maritzburg United

7

8

-2

Mamelodi Sundowns

7

7

1

Golden Arrows

7

7

-2

University of Pretoria 

7

5

-3

Ajax Cape Town

6

4

-4

Black Leopards 

7

4

-7

Chippa United

7

4

-7

 Courtesy of http://www.soccerladuma.com

Guys, here’s your chance to know the seven sex secrets women wish their partner knew:

A good talk is a great aphrodisiac 

Many women find talk a great turn-on. For them, talking and feeling loved are very important. Good conversation during walks or while the couple is relaxing can be a great aphrodisiac. A man could tell his woman how much he loves her, which acts as a reassurance that he is with her mentally during those intimate moments. 

Many women are anxious about their looks 

For a couple that has been together for long, sometimes it is natural that women may feel that their partner may find them less alluring. Because of this some women undress only under the cover of darkness. Caring men can sense such anxieties. There is no need to lie and say she’s gorgeous if she isn’t, nor is there a need to say that she is not attractive anymore. One can always appreciate and praise what you do find attractive. 

For a woman sex isn’t separate from rest of her life 

On the other hand, men tend to compartmentalise, feeling that stressful aspects of life can be parked mentally and separated from sexual activity. Women need good feelings and experiences during the day to have satisfying sex. How her lover treats her out of bed, greatly influences her response in bed. Inattentiveness, harsh language, rude tones, hurtful words, and criticism can make it difficult for a woman to get involved, feel enthusiastic and be passionate during sex. 

An orgasm is not a necessity 

Many men feel that a good lover is one who can bring his woman to climactic sexual culmination. It is great to have such moments, but aren’t always essential. Many women feel pressure from partners and even from themselves to reach an orgasm. Sometimes instead of having orgasms, women prefer to engage in just foreplay. 

Sex need not be a serious act 

Playfulness is a great quality. Many men are far too serious about sex. They forget to laugh, be romantically mischievous, have fun. Playfulness and light-heartedness can make intimate moments enjoyable and relaxing. This takes performance pressure off from both partners. 

Women cherish non-sexual touching and tenderness 

Women love romance, cuddling, hand-holding and kissing. But many women complain that their men never do this except during foreplay. A woman should make her man realise the joy of touching. As you give him a relaxing massage and stroke his face and hair tenderly, he starts experiencing the joy of this kind of non-sexual touching. Tell your man what makes you feel loved. 

Warm attention after sex is important 

A woman’s need for tender moments goes beyond the actual lovemaking. Some women complain that men fall asleep immediately after the act. It is true that when a man is having sex, his endorphin level is very high. Almost immediately after ejaculation, he goes through a refractory phase where he loses his erection and all his systems gear down. In females this phase happens gradually. However, if you don’t like him falling asleep immediately, tell him without putting him down. Alternatively, let him sleep in your arms for a few minutes and gently wake him up afterwards. 

(Dr Rajan B Bhonsle, consultant in sexual medicine and counselor)

– TOI