Daily Archives: August 18, 2013

Police kill unarmed suspect, foreigners sent packing

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Angry residents went on the rampage and broke into shops owned by foreign nationals shortly after the news of Themi Might’s killing on Sunday.

 

About 20 businessmen, mostly from Bangladesh, were sent packing. According to eyewitnesses Might was not armed and he was not a threat to the police.

 

“He only wanted to explain something to the businessman while he was being chased by the police,” a witness said. It took the community about three hours to chase the foreigners out of their shops, saying they caused Might’s murder.

 

The story started on Saturday evening when a foreign businessman laid a charge of theft of a cellphone at Windsorton police station.

 

“Because Thembi is known as one of the notorious guys around he was fingered as a suspect,” a resident said.

 

“The police looked for him the whole of Saturday and he was only arrested on Sunday morning,” another source said.

 

“When he was taken to the police station for further questioning he escaped and went straight to the accuser to state his case. This is when the police came and shot him twice.”

 

The community reacted angrily to the incident and broke into about seven tuckshops belonging to foreigners.

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Du Preez dazzles off Boks bench

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Cape Town – There being no law against substitutes earning player-of-the-match mantles in ball games, the Sport24 choice for the Springboks in their 73-13 roasting of Argentina on Saturday goes to a mere 25-minute contributor … Fourie du Preez.

 

As it happened: Springboks v Argentina

 

The veteran Rugby World Cup-winning scrumhalf, making his first appearance for his country in almost two years, massively confirmed his pedigree as South Africa appeared to only go up into power-fifth gear following his entry to the fray in the Castle Rugby Championship match, part of the Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day at FNB Stadium.

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Tshwane battling wildfires

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Pretoria – Emergency services in Tshwane are struggling to contain five veld fires burning on the outskirts of the city, it said on Saturday.

 

“We are struggling with five massive grass fires in the outskirts of Tshwane in the farm areas,” EMS spokesperson Johan Pieterse said.

 

Pieterse said the wind was making the fires uncontrollable.

 

“These fires are getting to houses and plots… People driving on the freeway must be very careful,” Pieterse said.

 

The fires were near the N4 along Bronkhorstspruit, Centurion, Pretoria West and two in the north of Pretoria.

 

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SA must play a better role in Africa- Ibrahim

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Johannesburg – Africa has a serious deficit in leadership, philanthropist Mo Ibrahim said on Saturday.

 

South Africa needed to step up and play a better role in the continent, he said.

 

“Leadership is not about bossing people around…it is not about securing a seat in the UN Security Council on behalf of Africa, or chairing the African Union,” he said.

 

“Leadership is true engagement with Africa. You [South Africa] have a role to play.” Problems such as climate change, transparency, tax evasion and illicit transfers of funds needed the serious voice of leadership.

 

Ibrahim was delivering the annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Pretoria.

 

Women, youth

 

He said women and youth were an important part of social cohesion.

 

Seventy percent of the population depended on women because they were in charge of the agriculture.

 

“Women play very important roles but they are denied the dignity they deserve in our society,” he said.

 

“Rape is widespread in Africa, and that is not acceptable. We cannot afford to lose what is vital for our society.”

 

Ibrahim said that half of the continent’s population was below the age of 19, and that African youth could become the best in the future in terms of production.

 

This was because the population of countries such as China and many European countries were ageing.

 

“But to do that, we need good education and training to equip these youngsters for the future. Through that, Africa can become the future factory of the world.”

 

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Former Cosmos defender puts Taung on the map again

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By Obakeng Maje

Taung-Football is a popular sport that is enjoyed across many cultures and countries and has over 240 million registered players and fans in the billions. As the most popular and most watched sport worldwide,a sport with prestige and wide reach, it is often named “the beautiful game.

Our crew take time to speak to one of the finest defenders that ever graced Premier Soccer League, Lucas Gaolatlhe Tlhomelang.

A Vryburg-born defender takes us down memory lane and hold no punches, so relax and enjoy while a former Jomo Cosmos defender opens up.

A 37 year-old former Jomo Cosmos player was born and bred in the dusty streets of Huhudi location, near Vryburg and later on his family relocated to Pudumoe location in Taung.

“I was born and bred in Vryburg many years ago and we relocated to Pudumoe location in Taung. I started playing soccer at my tender age” Tlhomelang said.

Lucas Gaolatlhe Tlhomelang said he played soccer with other kids and becoming a professional soccer player was not his ideal goal yet.

“I played soccer for the fun of it like any other kid in the area and fortunately some people saw the abundance of talent in me. I was also passionate about the beautiful game too.” Tlhomelang said.

Being raised by both parents,Billy and Maphuti Tlhomelang, Lucas said that was an honour even though life was not that conducive as his late father was the only breadwinner in the house.

“We were a great family, having siblings in my life is a privilege. And my late father was the only breadwinner in the house, but God carried us through” Tlhomelang recounts.

He said he was very fortunate as there were people who knew legendary Jomo Sono and because of delicate skill he obtained, they organised trials for him.

“If you are determined to become a professional footballer or soccer player, always have a target. The initial, most important start is to have a passion for the game”

“It is this love for the game that will drive you through your quest to become a professional soccer player, and beyond if you are successful, pushing you through the negative and doubting moments” he said.

Lucas Tlhomelang was immediately signed by legendary Jomo Sono and engraved him with the name “Lookaround” because of his prose that has merits of simplicity, euphony and precision.

“Jomo was a coach, a mentor and a father figure to us.I was not lucky,but blessed to enliven the kits of Ezinkosi under Jomo Sono’s guidance” he outlines.

Vryburg-born player said he was forced to retire because of being injury-prone.

He is now planning a Lucas Tlhomelang Soccer Tournament that will kick-start in December 2013 in Taung.

“It was not an easy decision to make, but after I gingerly thought about it, I decided to call it a day. I was injury-prone and also age was not on my side” he said.

“I am now planning a soccer tournament that will kick-start in December and it will be annually. By doing this, most of scouts now will enable to sport talents also in rural areas”.

Tlhomelang said education is a key factor and adviced most of the youths to take it very serious.

“If you are equipped with education, after football days are over atleast you will have something to fall back on. I’ve just opened a company called Tlhomelang Mavericks (PTY LTD) and we are working hand-in-hand with my partner, Boikhutso Moilwa” Tlhomelang said.

He said the aim of his tournament is to see as many talents as possible breaking through barriers between urban and rural areas.

“Almost everything happens in urban areas, that is why we have lesser players trading their talents either in PSL or NFD. So I will like to appeal to sponsors to come on board and support the initiative” Tlhomelang said.

He also had a word of advice to youngsters who want to turn professional.

“Do not forget where you come from because your popularity and fat checks coming your way also come with circumstances. So, choose your friends carefully and make sure you do not lose focus. Fake friends and girls will throw themselves at you and afterwards leave you crestfallen” he said.

“To survive, football must be something that you want to do, not something that is expected of you, or that you feel obliged to do because of someone else’s dream. If it’s your passion, your love for soccer will sustain you through the knock-backs and hard times (of which there will be plenty) to enable you to get back up again and keep trying” he outlines.

Tlhomelang said with three D’s, one will never go wrong.

“With Discipline, Dedication and Determination one can articulate his/her skill or talent with no fear” he concludes.-TDN

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