Convicted murderer Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye is a flight risk and should not be granted bail, the High Court in Johannesburg ruled on Thursday.

“I am convinced that the magistrate exercised his duties accordingly. The application for bail is refused,” Judge Natvarlal Ranchod said.

Maarohanye was asking the court to grant him bail, pending the appeal against his murder conviction and sentence.

He was not in court for the application.

This followed an unsuccessful attempt for bail in the Protea Magistrate’s Court in September. The petition to appeal was filed in the high court in March.

Ranchod said the fact that Maarohanye had approached the investigating officer twice during his trial for the release of his passport so he could travel, indicated that he could leave the country if granted bail.

“He requested the passport to travel instead of applying to the court to relax his bail conditions.”

Maarohanye’s defence failed to provide exceptional circumstances why he should be granted bail, he said.

Maarohanye’s lawyer Rudi Krause said he would take instructions from his client on the way forward.

“I am not disappointed… these things happen. We have not decided what to do yet,” Krause told journalists outside the courtroom.

National Prosecutions Authority spokeswoman Phindi Louw said the State was happy with the outcome and was prepared for the appeal.

Maarohanye and his co-accused Themba Tshabalala were each sentenced in December last year to 20 years imprisonment for murder and four years for attempted murder.

For use of drugs, driving under the influence of drugs, and racing on a public road, they got a year for each count.

Maarohanye and Tshabalala were accused of drag-racing in Protea North on March 8, 2010, when they crashed into a group of schoolboys.

Prince Mohube, Mlungisi Cwayi, Andile Mthombeni, and Phomello Masemola were killed.

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Johannesburg-FIFA have confirmed that Bafana Bafana’s 1-0 win over Spain will remain classified as an ‘A’ international and South Africa have been given the spoils for their triumph.

The world governing body said that they had taken into account that both teams had agreed on the conditions of the match, and thus did not see any reasons for the hosts to suffer “negative consequences” as a result.

A statement sent to the Siya crew read, “FIFA can confirm that the South Africa-Spain friendly match of 19 November remains an ‘A’ international, despite the fact that Spain allegedly used more than the maximum of six substitutes that the Laws of the Game stipulate can be used for such a match.

“FIFA have taken into account that both teams had agreed on the conditions of the match and submitted the necessary documentation prior to the match in order for FIFA to confirm it as an ‘A’ international. In this context, South Africa shall not suffer any negative consequences on its part for adhering to the agreed conditions and only using up to a maximum of six substitutes during the match.

“The match shall be considered as an official match and is therefore included in the November edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

“Regarding the alleged incident of Spain using more than the maximum of six substitutes, FIFA is currently analysing the information at our disposal to assess possible next steps.”

In the latest rankings, on the official FIFA website, Bafana earned 14 points for their recent exploits, and despite the impressive result against the world champions, they remain 61st in the world – though they did jump up a place on the continental rankings from 12th to 11th.

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Mahikeng-A new 32 bed sub-acute Psychiatrc Hospital financed by the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) is to be officially opened by North West Premier Thandi Modise in Mahikeng on Thursday 28 November 2013.

Premier Modise has in accepting the invitation to officiate at the opening of Kgatelopele Wellness Centre expressed excitement that professional women are business partners in the venture that was financed by the self-financing, national development finance institution funding economic growth, industrial development and economic empowerment projects across the African continent.

“The opening for the centre is to commence as from 13:00 at Hector Peterson Street Unit 4 Mmabatho while the Reception Gala Dinner is scheduled to be held as from 19:00 at the Mahikeng Hotel School situated on 4142 Nelson Mandela Drive next to Mmabatho Palms Hotel” premier Modise spokesperson Lesiba Kgwele said.-TDN

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Hip hop artist Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye will appeal his murder conviction in the High Court in Johannesburg on Thursday.

After a lengthy trial, Maarohanye and his co-accused Themba Tshabalala were each sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Protea Magistrate’s Court last year.

They were found guilty of murder, attempted murder, driving under the influence of drugs and racing on a public road.

They crashed their Mini Coopers into a group of schoolboys in Protea North, Soweto, on March 8, 2010.

Four boys were killed in the crash, and two others were permanently brain damaged.

Maarohanye has tried unsuccessfully numerous times to get bail ahead of his appeal.

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By Obakeng Maje

Johannesburg-Kaizer Chiefs goalie Nhlanhla Brilliant Khuzwayo was cleared of any wrongdoing by Gauteng police yesterday.

Khuzwayo was taken into custody for questioning on Wednesday after a car that was hijacked last month in Johannesburg CBD allegedly found at his parking bay.

Gauteng police spokesperson Lungelo Dlamini confirmed the player was questioned and released without any formal statement.

“The player was questioned and was released without any formal statement” told sabc.

Khuzwayo distanced himself from any wrongdoing and confirmed that during the incident he was out of the country.

Kaizer Chiefs were in Botswana by then when a Toyota Rav 4, that was filmed on a cctv during the hijacking was found at Khuzwayo’s parking bay at his residential place,Meredale the south of Johannesburg.

Gauteng police arrested four men who were allegedly involved in the hijacking and confirmed that one of them stays at the same complex where Kaizer Chiefs. Goalie stays.

Police investigations continue.-TDN

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The driver and passenger of a light motor vehicle were sadly killed last night after their vehicle collided with a cow.

They were traveling along the R31 about 10 km outside Kuruman towards Danielskuil just after 7 pm when the collision took place.

The force of the impact caused the hatchback to overturn and only come to a standstill about 400 meters away.

“The passenger, a woman in her 30′s, was flung from the vehicle as it rolled and sadly passed away due to her injuries” Er24 spokesperson Vanessa Jackson said.

The driver, a man in his 40′s, remained in the vehicle during the crash and lost his life shortly afterwards.

“Due to the impact, the animal also died on the scene and it is unknown who it belonged to or how it managed to get into the road’ Jackson said.

Authorities will be investigating.-TDN
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A 49 year old woman has suffered fatal injuries after she was knocked down by a bakkie while allegedly attempting to cross the N1 highway this morning.

“Paramedics who were travelling on the highway, came across the woman lying in the road. She had been knocked down by a Toyota Hilux which was travelling in the direction of Pretoria, just before the Maraisburg road offramp” Er24 spokesperson Vanessa Jackson said.

The paramedics assessed the woman and found her to have suffered extensive head injuries.

Sadly, she had already died as a result of the injuries and she was declared dead on scene.

The driver of the bakkie that collided into her was not injured as a result of the collision.

“The local police were called to the scene and will conduct all necessary investigations into the cause of the collision” concludes Jackson.
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The Limpopo provincial task team (PTT) has been served with court papers by ANC members from the Mopani region who are challenging the legitimacy of its regional conference after they were disqualified from attending it.

Another matter is still pending in which the ANC was taken to court earlier this month by disgruntled members who had interdicted the Peter Mokaba regional conference, citing flawed processes.

Sources close to the party say delegates from branches in Mopani, which were part of the recent provincial list conference, were “dubiously” excluded from the regional conference and now those members believe the conference and its outcome cannot be legitimate.
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Pakistan won a bilateral one-day international series against South Africa for the first time when they claimed a one-run victory in a thrilling finale in Port Elizabeth today.

Pakistan now lead the three-match series 2-0 with one to play, their victory set up by a superb 102 from Ahmed Shehzad in a match reduced to 45 overs per side after early rain.
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ABSA Premiership

Result: Maritzburg United 0-1 Orlando Pirates

Date: 27 November

Venue: Harry Gwala Stadium

Orlando Pirates beat Maritzburg United 1-0 in an ABSA Premiership clash on Wednesday at the Harry Gwala Stadium.

Collins Mbesuma was the game’s only scorer, after finishing off a good square ball from Thabo Matlaba in the first-half.

The opening fifteen minutes didn’t see a shot at goal, as both sides got used to the wet conditions in Pietermaritzburg.
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