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Larsen quits as Celtic coach

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Former Bloemfontein Celtic coach Clinton Larsen

Former Bloemfontein Celtic coach Clinton Larsen


Phunya Sele Sele have had a difficult start to the season, and sit 11th on the log with just six points from six matches, while they were also humbled in both the MTN8 (3-0 to Bidvest Wits) and Telkom Knockout (4-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns).

It was after yesterday’s drubbing by the Brazilians that the alarm bells really started ringing, with reports that recently-resigned Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi had been earmarked to take over.

Celtic are mum on a potential successor, but have confirmed that assistant coach Boebie Solomons will take over in a caretaker capacity.

“It is with regret that Bloemfontein Celtic FC announces that Clinton Larsen has resigned with immediate effect,” a statement on the club’s website reads.

“Larsen contacted senior management this morning and the club was left with no choice but to accept his resignation.

“The club would like to thank Clinton for his achievements over the past three years as head coach.”

Larsen has also put out a statement, which reads: “Firstly I would like to thank the club for affording me the opportunity to coach one of the biggest clubs in the country.

“I was really humbled and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge. I would like to thank management, staff, players and especially Jimmy Augousti for showing faith in me.

“The time is right for me to leave and I wish the club everything of the best.

“I feel personally it is the right time to give someone else an opportunity to help the club grow.”
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Stop animal cruelty and leave our rhinos alone – Premier Modise

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North West-Animals are an important part of our lives and must be treated with utmost care, North West Premier Thandi Modise said as part of her International Animal Week message of support.

International Animal Week is celebrated every year across the world between October 4 and October 10.

Premier Modise also used the opportunity to appeal to poaching gangs to stop rhino poaching. She appealed to all communities especially those living around rhino reserves to be vigilant and inform authorities of any suspicious poaching activity.

“We once again appeal to our people to leave our rhinos alone. Rhinos are amongst the most endangered species today and that is why we are taking zero tolerance approach to poaching and we want our communities to support the fight against this horrendous crime. Otherwise, rhinos will become extinct,” said Premier Modise.

“We must recognise the role of animals in our lives, both domestic and wild animals. Wild animals are our pride and heritage. They also contribute to our economy especially through tourism. Domestic animals are also an important part of our livelihood and must be cared for in the best way possible,” reiterated the Premier.

The Rhino is the most Endangered Species in Africa. Since 2008 South Africa has lost over 2000 rhinos, a figure that increases daily as rhinos continued to be killed and their horns removed.

Rhino horns are mostly sold in the black market overseas especially in Asia where they are widely used for medicinal purposes and as a status symbol, among others.-TDN
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DA to approaach HRC, as taps run dry in North West

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By Obakeng Maje

Tswaing-Residents of Ottosdal and Letsopa have been without water since Friday. 

Eskom allegedly issued a notice of disconnection two weeks ago after non payment from the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality.

 

It is alleged that the municipality last paid electricity accounts in April.

 

“Eskom has since disconnected the power of 6 new boreholes, and this has shut down water supply to Ottosdal and Letsopa. This includes 11 of Tswaing municipality’s 15 wards” DA councillor in the area, Caren Visser said in a statement.

 

Visser said the District Municipality has known about this for some time, after Eskom gave notice of their intention to disconnect the electricity 3 weeks ago. 

 

“All that the District Municipality had to do, was pay its bill on time, and this crisis would have been avoided” DA said.

 

The DA has allegedly attempted to contact the Municipal Manager, Dion Mere to assist in resolving this situation, but he has been non-responsive. 

 

“The people of Ottosdal and Letsopa have the right to water as guaranteed by our constitution. The failure of the municipality to pay its bills and keep the water running is therefore not only a failure on delivery but also a human rights violation” Visser outlines. 

 

According to opposition party,despite thousands of people being without water in extremely hot and dry conditions, no disaster relief is conducted by the District Municipality. 

 

“Citizens are left to fend for themselves” said Visser.

 

They said the current state of affairs is utterly unacceptable. 

 

“The Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality must pay its bills and restore the flow of water as soon as possible”.

 

DA said if the situation is not rectified shortly, they will approach the Human Rights Commission.-TDN

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North West MEC to leads defilement ceremony at Christiana

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By Obakeng Maje

Christiana-North West Department of Education will hold a cleansing ceremony at School For The Blind in Christiana on Monday.
 
This comes after a nine-year-old boy has drowned in a swimming pool in Christiana, North West months ago.
 
A nine year-old boy drowned in a two-metre-deep swimming pool.
 
The boy was believed to have climbed over the swimming pool fence, and had no visible injuries on his body.
 
He was declared dead after being taken to hospital.
 
The school experienced few deaths of pupils in the past and MEC of Education mme Wendy Matsemela will lead the delegates.
 
Various churches leaders and representatives are expected to grace the event.-TDN
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Malema: Being politically free with no economy is useless

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By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg-Economic Freedom Fighters Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema addressed the residents of Rustenburg where most were striking mine workers.

Malema told the masses that having political freedom without being ecomomically free,is crestfallen.

 

“Back in 1994, you voted for economic freedom and fought against things you did not want. During apartheid era,you fought against match-boxes (small RDP houses), now you receive them from ANC-led government and they expect you to clap hands” Malema told masses.

 

He said the people must contemplate this matter and vote for Economic Freedom.

 

EFF said the white minority still owns the land. He said the disdainfully amongst rich and poor must be narrowed. 

 

“If you have the land you own economy. South Africans must not learn to be only workers. They must own the land and become economically free.” Malema said.

 

One of striking miners said they support EFF 100% because they care for people on the ground.-TDN

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Larsen: We were outclassed by very good Sundowns

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Bloemfontein Celtic coach Clinton Larsen believes his side was ‘totally outclassed’ by Mamelodi Sundowns as they were eliminated from the first round of the Telkom Knockout.

 

Siwelele will not be able to defend their title as they fell 4-0 at home to the Brazilians thanks to a goal by Dove Wome, an own goal Mzava and a brace from Khama Billiat.

 

“The game? It is very simple; we were totally outclassed by a very good team,” he says.

 

“But they must dust themselves off and continue soldiering on.

 

“First 45 minutes they got behind us once and the first goal was gifted by the goalkeeper’s clearance. In the first 45 minutes you go into the break 3-0 down- it is a bitter pill to swallow.

 

“There were times we built it up and we gave it away cheaply. There wasn’t enough penetration and we didn’t clean it up- it wasn’t our day.”

 

Celtic goalkeeper Patrick Tignyemb was at fault for two of the goals let in and the coach believes his Cameroonian shot-stopper will recover from his questionable form.

 

“I think he has made two or three mistakes this season and they are always blown out of proportion. He is a strong character and I am sure he will bounce back from this,” concluded Larsen.

North West alleged “Hammer-man” arrested

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By Obakeng Maje

Mmabatho-A 19 year-old man has been arrested by North West police after he allegedly threatened some residents with a hammer.

 

The incident took palce on Friday at a church in Seweding and police were allegedly summoned to the scene and arrested him.

 

“Police in Mmabatho allegedly arrested a 19 year-old man who intimidated residents with a hammer at a church” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

 

A week ago, a 15 year-old girl was allegedly being killed by unknown suspect and her naked body was found by passerby.

The atrocity took place at Sikha Lekhekhe and police confirmed that a womna was bludgeoned to death.

 

Makau said a 19 year-old man will appear before Mmabatho Magistrate Court, but he could not be linked to incident that tool place in past weeks.

 

More than 10 people were allegedly admitted at local hospital for medical attention after being allegedly hit by ‘hammerman’.

Police investigations continue.-TDN

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Two Naledi Municipal workers died while on duty

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By Obakeng Maje

Vryburg-North West police are investigating a case of Inquest, following the death of two men, aged 24 and 56 respectively who were from Huhudi Township near Vryburg. 

 

“It is alleged  that both victims( allegedly a father and his son) on Friday,went inside the sewerage main hole which is next to the old dumping side to unblock the sewerage” captain Pelonomi Makau said. 

 

According to information, victims suffocated inside after inhaling a strong smell of methane.

 

Both the deceased worked for Naledi Local Municipality in Vryburg. 

 

Emergency services were alerted and the two bodies were removed. 

Police investigations continue.-TDN

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Golden Arrows appoints Harrison as new coach

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By Obakeng Maje

Johannesburg-Former Chippa United coach Mark Harrison has been appointed as PSL Golden Arrows coach.

The coach of Arrows Manqoba Mngqithi handed in his resignation letter yesterday allegedly amid disagreement with management.

Mngqithi has resigned after the Kwazulu-Natal based team started on a wrong foot after they lost four games, drew one and only one win in their quest to kept buoyed in the elite league.

Arrow did not waste any time and appointed Harrison as their new coach.

Golden Arrows won their last game against Bidvest Wits to qualify for quater-finals of prestigious Telkom Knock-out competition.-TDN

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Police: 695 suspects arrested in North West

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By Obakeng Maje

North West police arrested through various operations a total of 695 suspects in the past seven days between 29 September and 06 October 2013 for Contact, Contact related, Property related, trio and other crimes.

 

“The arrested suspects include 107 for Assault GBH and common, 37 for Burglary residential and business, 2 for Murder, 21 for robbery Aggravating, 30 for Rape, 43 for Drug related, 12 for driving under the influence of liquor, 14 for possession of suspected stolen property” captain Pelonomi Makau said. 

 

The police also arrested 67 undocumented persons.  

 

“The operation also led to confiscation and recovery of 2 vehicles, 200 DVD players, 02 firearms.  13 fines for liquor and 57 for road traffic contraventions were also issued” she said. 

In most of the cases, suspects have already appeared in various courts while others are expected to appear tomorrow, Monday 07 October  2013.-TDN

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