Monthly Archives: December 2013

More than 500 taverns fined


Johannesburg – More than 590 unlicensed liquor outlets have been charged for non-compliance with the Liquor Act in the past three months, Mpumalanga police said on Friday.
The owners of over 80 licensed liquor outlets were also charged, police spokesperson Leonard Hlathi said.

More than 5 000 people were charged with public drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol since the start of the operation on 18 October.

“Currently police have disposed of more than 19 000 litres of liquor which were confiscated from unlicensed liquor outlets and from people drinking in public.”

Major General Meshack Nogwanya said this was a warning that violation of the law by liquor outlet owners would not be tolerated.

“From now henceforth, we will close down any business for non-compliance and temporarily suspend your licence for a period of time,” he said in a statement.

Nogwanya said all liquor outlets found violating licence conditions would be closed.

Any motorist or their passengers found drinking while driving would be prosecuted, he said.

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Zebra United coach lambasts the tournament set-up


By Obakeng Maje
Taung-The Lucas Tlhomelang tournament kick-started yesterday and teams were upbeat to play and win their games to qualify for next rounds.

The teams came out blazing and most players are registered with a local league.

However Zebras United coach William Nerven blasts the set up and says more referees and players legitimate date of birth need to be produced.

This came after the was a player from Bophirima All Stars who could not produce legitimate card as a registered player.

“I am not really happy because the referee standard was very poor as we saw career-threating tackles flying around, but the referee failed to protect players. But overall with tournament like this we learn and see how far are we with standard of football” said Nerven.

Lucas Tlhomelang also shared the same sentiment as said this is all the start: “Probably this is only the start as by doing this we’re also learning. We need more equipments and as I said this is a learning curve for us”.

Zebras United lost 2-1 against Bophirima All Stars and will player their next game on a back foot to try and catch-up and accumulate points.

Tlhomelang said even though the potential is there in many youngsters, more soccer clinics need to be provided.

“The potebtial is there, but the players need to be developed. They need to learn more about football techniques, tactics and basics. Said Tlhomelang.

He said with time and with more experienced coaches, they can climb the uphill.

Taung is a remoted area and football development is equally to zero.

Tlhomelang brought other former player like James Mothibi to help develop current players.

The tournament countinue today as teams will play their last group game and qualify for Semis.-TDN
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Rangers FC show their pedigree


By Obakeng Maje
Taung-Former Orlando Pirates defender Lucas Tlhomelang organised a three day tournament at his hometown, Pudumong village, near Taung that was kickstarted on Friday and will end on Sunday.

The tournament will be annual and according to the former Bafana defender.

Rangers FC kick-started the tounament like a house on fire.

They played first game against Zebra United and emerged victorious.

They showed their pedigree again in second game where they played against Zulu Royals.

Rangers FC striker Thapelo Mosala opened his scoring account after he received a well pass from his team mate.

The Manthestad-based team played an enterprising football with splitting passes on display.

Mosala double the matter before his counterpart, Boikie Maritshi put his name on a score sheet.

The game was opened as Bophirima Zulu Royals showed some hints of good skills while on the ball.

The flood gates opened when Maritshi scored his second goal and stretch a lead.

Mosala put the game beyond opponents reach after he scored another goal to make scoreline 4-0.

The buyoed defence from Zulu Royals tried to keep things in balance and to save themselves an embarassment, but Rangers were not in a compromising mood.

“We looking forward to play a game and hopefully qualify for semi-finals. I am very grateful for this initiative as we will now see more young players getting opportunity to trade their football at highest level.” Rangers coach Obakeng “Prosto” Mogabale said.

Mogabale said things are very difficult to run a team as they do so from their own pockets and in a shoe-string budget.

“We would like to appeal to sponsors to come on board and support rural teams. Running a team from your own pocket and in a shoe-string budget is not good at all. We want to see more players to emerge from Taung and we’re grateful to see this kind of tournaments taking place” outlines Mogabale.

Rangers FC won a game 5-1 after Mosala scores a first hatrick of the tournament.

Zulu Royals fc Owageng Pico pulled one for his team.

Rangers FC will square up again tomorrow with another team to decide their fate as they are sitting comfortable on the summit of their group with six point.-TDN
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Rangers FC show their pedigree


By Obakeng Maje
Taung-Former Orlando Pirates defender Lucas Tlhomelang organised a three day tournament at his hometown, Pudumong village, near Taung that was kickstarted on Friday and will end on Sunday.

The tournament will be annual and according to the former Bafana defender.

Rangers FC kick-started the tounament like a house on fire.

They played first game against Zebra United and emerged victorious.

They showed their pedigree again in second game where they played against Bophirima All Stars.

Rangers FC striker Thapelo Mosala opened his scoring account after he received a well pass from his team mate.

The Manthestad-based team played an enterprising football with splitting passes on display.

Mosala double the matter before his counterpart, Boikie Maritshi put his name on a score sheet.

The game was opened as Bophirima All Stars showed some hints of good skills while on the ball.

The flood gates opened when Maritshi scored his second goal and stretch a lead.

Mosala put the game beyond opponents reach after he scored another goal to make scoreline 4-0.

The buyoed defence from All Stars tried to keep things in balance and to save themselves an embarassment, but Rangers were not in a compromising mood.

“We looking forward to play a game and hopefully qualify for semi-finals. I am very grateful for this initiative as we will now see more young players getting opportunity to trade their football at highest level.” Rangers coach Obakeng “Prosto” Mogabale said.

Mogabale said things are very difficult to run a team as they do so from their own pockets and in a shoe-string budget.

“We would like to appeal to sponsors to come on board and support rural teams. Running a team from your own pocket and in a shoe-string budget is not good at all. We want to see more players to emerge from Taung and we’re grateful to see this kind of tournaments taking place” outlines Mogabale.

Rangers FC won a game 5-1 after Mosala scores a first hatrick of the tournament.

All Stars Owageng Pico pulled one for his team.

Rangers FC will square up again on Saturday with another team to decide their fate as they are sitting comfortable on the summit of their group with six point.-TDN
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A man shot at Lonmin

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By Obakeng Maje

 

Bethanie-Police are investigating a murder that took place on Tuesday at Segwailane Moshongoville Section. 

 

This is after the police received information from the community that a body of a 47-year-old man was lying next to the road that leads to Moshongoville

section. 

 

“The Police went to the scene of crime and found the deceased

with six bullet wounds in his body. It is alleged that the victim, who is a Lesotho National who was working at Lonmin mine and was shot dead whilst

on his way to work from Segwailane in Bethanie when the incident happened” brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.

 

The deceased was taken to Brits government mortuary. The motive for the murder is still unknown and no arrests has been made. 

 

A case of murder is investigated.

 

“Police would like to urge members of the public to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect by contacting the Investigating Officer Constable Thapelo Mothobi on this number on 082

416 3336″ Ngubane said.-TDN

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Premier Modise to meet with Lonmin over Bapo Ba Mogale Royalties

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North West Premier Thandi Modise is to meet with Lonmin to discuss payment of royalties on behalf of Bapo Ba Mogale Traditional Authority. 

 

“The meeting aimed at finding solutions to the impasse around the D: Account is

scheduled to be held at 9:00 am at the Premier’s office in Mahikeng today” premier spokesperson Lesiba Kgwele said.

 

Premier Modise who has recently said that the provincial government wants

to see traditional authorities becoming shareholders instead of recipients of royalties from mining houses is confident that the meeting will pave a way Bapo Community to benefit in the next phase of the empowerment

transaction which Lonmin expects in the first half of 2014.

 

The Premier is to later in the morning at 11:00 am also meet with South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) to receive the quarterly

progress report on implementation of Strategic Infrastructure Projects

(SIP4).

 

“She is to also receive a presentation on the R512 to N4 in the Hartbeespoort Dam vicinity and Mahikeng Airport. Both projects have been identified as priority projects for the province” said Kgwele.

 

SANRAL is the strategic infrastructure project (SIP) coordinator for SIP4 aimed at unlocking economic opportunities in the North West Province.-TDN

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Kaizer Chiefs Defeat Golden Arrows In League Game

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Bernard Parker got the only goal of the game as Kaizer Chiefs heaped more misery on Golden Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium this evening.

 

The win helped Amakhosi to the top of the table with 27 points, three ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, who have a game in hand.

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Taung businessman remanded in custody

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By Obakeng Maje

Taung-A case of a prominent Taung taxi owner, Xolani Nkonyane was postponed by Taung Magistrate Court on Thursday.

 

Nkonyane was allegedly arrested after he was involved in a business robbery that led to attempted murder.

 

The atrocity took place at Molelema village, near Taung two weeks ago after a chinese shop owner was robbed airtime vouchers, groceries and undisclosed amount of money.

 

“Police arrested Nkonyane after they cornered him and his accomplice in a robbery case. Five suspects were allegedly chased by community members after a robbery” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

 

It is alleged suspects opened fire to the community members and fled the scene afterwards.

 

Police were called and chased them.

 

They were cornered at Picong village and other suspects fled.

 

“Nkonyane appeared briefly before court and he was remanded in custody until the 23 December 2013 for bail application” said our mole.

 

Police investigations continue.-TDN

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Malema arrested after clocking 215km/h

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Johannesburg – Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema was arrested on Thursday evening for speeding, Gauteng traffic police said.

“Mr Julius Malema was arrested by the high speed unit in the Vaal on the N1 driving 215km/h in a 120km/h zone,” spokesperson Busaphi Nxumalo said.

 

“They are still busy detaining him,” she said at 19:25.

 

Malema would be detained at a police station in the Vaal.

 

Further details were not immediately available, Nxumalo said.

 

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Taung man taken to hospital after intimidations

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jBy Obakeng Maje

Taung-Police confirmed that a 47 year-old man who allegedly burnt down a tarven and a church at Dryharts village, near Taung was taken to hospital after he caused a scene at Taung Magistrate Court.

 

Leatswenyane Simon Kgwasi,47 was subsequently arrested a month ago after he allegedly burnt down a church in Dryharts and appeared before court where he was granted bail.

 

“It is alleged that Kgwasi was taken to a local hospital for medical check-up. He allegedly arrived at court and intimidated everyone” colonel Emelda Setlhako said.

 

Kgwasi will appear before court for his pending case next year.

 

Police investigations continue.-TDN

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