Johannesburg – A ruling that the state must pay the legal costs of the survivors of the Marikana shooting and those of the bereaved families was welcomed by the DA on Monday.

“The judgment presents an opportunity for the victims’ families to pursue justice through the commission investigating this horrific tragedy,” DA Gauteng premier candidate Mmusi Maimane said in a statement.

“Today our Constitution and rule of law have been affirmed.”

Earlier on Monday, the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg ruled the state had to pay the legal expenses at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry for those who survived the Marikana shooting last year and the families of those who died.

The application was brought by Dali Mpofu, representing the miners wounded at Marikana.

The miners and family members have not been represented at the commission recently because of a lack of funding.

Maimane said the matter should not have had to go to court.

“More than anyone else, these families deserve the opportunity to know the truth about what happened at Marikana.”

The inquiry is investigating the circumstances of the deaths of 44 people during strike-related unrest at Lonmin Platinum’s operations at Marikana, near Rustenburg in North West last year.

The police shot dead 34 people, mostly striking workers, wounded 70, and arrested 250 on 16 August 2012. In the preceding week, 10 people died, including two policemen and two security guards.

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Bafana Bafana returned safely from Morocco on Monday morning with coach Gordon Igesund expressing his delight after giving several youngsters a chance to feature on an international stage.

The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, took place at the Agadir New Stadium in the North African country, which will also host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

Igesund took along a few youngsters and gave them a taste of international football. Speaking to the press on arrival, Igesund said he was not disappointed with what he saw.

“I am happy with the exercise we took to go to Morocco and introduce these youngsters against some of the best players in international football. I was able to see how they react in front of a big crowd like the one we had in Agadir. We will be introducing more youngsters in the next few matches because we need a bigger pool of players to get the team ready for the 

2015 AFCON qualifiers and tournament as well as the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia,” said Igesund.

The Bafana Bafana mentor said the focus would now be on CHAN tournament taking place in South Africa next year.

“It is important that we start preparing for that event. Everything we do now going forward will solely be for the tournament. We are working on finalizing two matches as a start next month, and we might end up playing four friendly matches before the CHAN. But the first thing I have to do is find out about the availability of players for the tournament. We need to get that sorted soon so that I can start working on selecting the players to feature in the CHAN. Talks are ongoing between the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Premier Soccer League (PSL). In the next few days we might have an idea of which direction to take,” added Igesund.

“We are in a tough group but the plan is go and win it. We are playing Nigeria, Mozambique and Mali. The only way we can do well is to have the best players available, but it is a bit early to talk about that seeing that the tournament does not fall on a FIFA calendar date.“

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund is happy with how his charges performed against hosts Morocco in an international friendly match played on Friday, 11 October 2013 at the Agadir New Stadium.

South Africa and the Lions of the Atlas played to a 1-1 draw with Tokelo Rantie scoring for the visitors.

The result saw Bafana Bafana maintain their unbeaten record against Morocco in five matches.

Igesund handed out three new caps to Sibusiso Vilakazi, who was in the starting line-up, as well as Ayanda Patosi and Kgosi Ntlhe who both came off the bench, while defender Tsepo Masilela made his 50th appearance for South Africa.

Also in the first 11 were two youngsters – Siyanda Xulu in defence and Daylon Claasen in midfield – with Igesund sticking to his word of introducing the new generation as he begins rebuilding towards the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (which will be hosted by Morocco) and for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup soccer showpiece.

Bongani Zungu, Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Kermit Erasmus also came on in the second half.

Playing in front of a full house of more than 42 000 fans, Bafana Bafana controlled the first half and were rewarded with a goal in the ninth minute.

“I think it was a great friendly to play and get a feel of Morocco. We won over their supporters with our first half performance. The second half was ok but substitutions slowed the game down, and we lost a bit of shape. Some of my youngsters were a little bit nervous but it was a good performance overall. We were unlucky not to go two up. Patosi didn’t disappoint but was nervous just like Ntlhe,” said Igesund.

”They were very surprised with our play, they didn’t expect us to come at them like that and we were unfortunate not to get away with a victory. I must admit though it was a good equaliser from Morocco, and I cannot complain about their goal which was well taken.”

The Bafana Bafana mentor believes the building process was a good start, especially playing away from home.

“I said before we left South Africa that winning is important but so is blooding in the youngsters. I was prepared to send them in at the risk of losing the match but we never looked like losing. It is all work in progress,” added Igesund.

“It was a great mix of experienced players guiding the youngsters, but shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves because we still have a long way to go, and I told the players to keep their feet firmly on the ground because it is only one match. There is no player too young to play in my squad and no player too old to feature either. If these players continue like this imagine how they will be in a year or so. The older players still have a huge role to play and will keep playing until such time the youngsters can stand on their own.“

Bafana Bafana return to South Arica earlier than expected on Sunday, 13 October after deciding against playing a practice match. The squad is expected to land in Johannesburg on Monday, 14 October around 07h15.-TDN

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<a href="https://taungdailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/96cbda17aab31. International Affairs Committee: Dr Danny Jordaan – (SAFA President/Chair). Members: Mwelo Nonkonyana, Elvis Shishana, Lucas Nhlapo, Irvin Khoza, Mato Madlala, Xolile Nkompela, Kaizer Motaung, Nomsa Mahlangu, Mubarak Mahomed, Dennis Mumble.

2. Joint Liaison Committee: Dr Danny Jordaan – (SAFA President/Chair). Members: Irvin Khoza, Mwelo Nonkonyana, Lucas Nhlapo, Elvis Shishana, Nomsa Mahlangu, Mato Madlala, Stanley Matthews, Kaizer Motaung, Ria Ledwaba, Dennis Mumble.

3. Emergency Committee: Dr Danny Jordaan – (SAFA President/Chair). Members: Irvin Khoza, Mwelo Nonkonyana, Lucas Nhlapo, Elvis Shishana, Truman Prince, Dennis Mumble, Anastasia Tsichlas (invitee).

4. Finance and Procurement: Gay Mokoena (Chair), Truman Prince (deputy Chair). Members: Mzimkhulu Fina, Lawrence Thlowe, George Kubayi, Morris Tshabalala, Lejaha Letoba, David Bantu, Archie Charalambous, Veronica Cloete.

5. Internal Audit: Desmond Golding (Chair), Mxolisi Sabam (deputy Chair). Members: Themba Phiri, Shuping Seboko, Mbongeni Shibe, Magabolle Thokwane, Mzimkhulu Ndlelo, Linda Zwane, Vincent Ramphago, Keikanetswe Modisane.

6. Remuneration: Lefore Lerefolo (Chair), Mark Bussin (deputy Chair). Members: Sandile Zungu, Vuyo Mthalani, Thabo Mashiloane.

7. Commercial, Marketing and TV Advisory Board, Media, Strategic Studies, Referees: Ria Ledwaba (Chair), Aubrey Baartman (deputy Chair). Members: Mlungisi Bushwana, Letima Mogorosi, Alpha Mchunu, Karl Afrikaner, Pius Nqandela, Louis Tshakoane, Xolani Mtumtum, Sam Masitenyane, Mike Nkuna, Ravi Naidoo, S’Thembele Khala.

8. Ethics and Fair Play, Safety, Security and Protocol: Poobalan Govindasamy (Chair), Anthony Reeves (deputy Chair). Members: Jack Maluleke, Jeremiah Mdlalose, Teenage Lesie, Linda Fatyela, Thulani Gumbi, Nthombifuthi Khumalo, Jackie Mogashoa, Tankiso Modipa.

9. Legal, Constitutional, Membership, Players Status, Referees, Compliance: Norman Arendse (Chair), Simphiwe Xaba (deputy Chair). Members: Motebang Mosese, Monde Montshiwa, Welsh Linqa, Fanyana Sibanyoni, Mansoor Parker, Peter Manchonyane, Velaphi Kubeka

10. Competitions, Football, Youth, Women, Futsal, Beach: Nomsa Mahlangu (Chair), Mzwandile Maforvane (deputy Chair). Members: David ‘Brains’ Zulu, Kwenzakwakhe Ngwenya, Paseka Nkone, Gerald Don, Gladwin White, Theodore Khupe, Mazwi Mkhize, Josinah Tellie, Vincent Tseka, Stanley Matthews

11. Technical, Medical: Anastasia Tsichlas (Chair), Abel Rakoma (deputy Chair). Members: Melusi Kubeka, Andile Ndengezi, Mziwanele Wopa, Malefo Gaboutlwelwe, Lutfeya Abrahams, Sello Motaung, Ephraim Kramer, Lucas Radebe, Greg Mashilo, Buti Mathathe.-TDN
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Pretoria – Julius Malema believes he will be president after next year’s general elections and says his party has no plans to become part of the opposition because it aimed to unseat the ANC.

According to the Sunday Times, Malema said that his party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was a government in waiting.

Malema, however, ruled out any possibility of joining forces with suspended Cosatu boss Zwelinzima Vavi, who is disgruntled with the ANC.

Vavi in turn said he would not join Malema’s organisation as it was led by someone would could not explain the source of his wealth.
Pretoria – Julius Malema believes he will be president after next year’s general elections and says his party has no plans to become part of the opposition because it aimed to unseat the ANC.

According to the Sunday Times, Malema said that his party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was a government in waiting.

Malema, however, ruled out any possibility of joining forces with suspended Cosatu boss Zwelinzima Vavi, who is disgruntled with the ANC.

Vavi in turn said he would not join Malema’s organisation as it was led by someone would could not explain the source of his wealth.
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