Libreville – The Central African Republic’s recently toppled president Francois Bozize on Tuesday accused neighbouring Chad of helping the Seleka rebel coalition that ousted him.

“On Saturday March 23 we had destroyed Seleka forces but overnight into Sunday 24, we knew that there had been support from an African country, which I inevitably believe was Chad,” Bozize said in an interview with BBC Africa.

“It was Chadian special forces that led the operation on the Sunday morning and attacked the base of the South Africans,” he added, referring to troops stationed in Bangui, 13 of whom died in clashes with rebels.

For more go to http://www.news24.com

Fired acting head of department for education, Dr Abe Seakamela, has poured cold water on the department’s claims that he pleaded guilty to two counts of misconduct that led to his dismissal before the disciplinary hearing could be concluded.

The department indicated that Seakamela pleaded guilty to charges of irregular expenditure involving about R4000 and illegal transfer of staff before the disciplinary proceedings could be finalised and the department had duly fired him.

For more http://www.thenewage.co.za

Gauteng’s controversial e-toll project has dropped out of the headlines in the past few months but with the National Assembly having recently passed the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill, its implementation isn’t too far off.

Transport Department spokesperson Tiyani Rikhotso said the bill was now with the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) where it has to be passed before it goes back to the National Assembly.

For more http://www.thenewage.co.za

By Staff Reporter

One of South Africa most sought after musician, songwriter and bassist Mohau Lucas Senyatso, has joined Mmabana as a tutor. The immensely talented Senyatso is not new to the institution as besides studying music at the institution, he grew up in Mahikeng and earned a Communications Degree at the University of the North West, before venturing into full time music.

With a jazz album titled ‘All of Me’ to his name, add South Africa’s music luminaries to his profile to see that Lucas has been around the block. Having played with the likes of Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo and Gloria Bosman just to name a few, Senyatso has what it takes to help turn the fortunes of Mmabana.

“It is my responsibility to give back to my community, and also to the institution that made me who I am today. I am very excited to be part of the teaching staff at Mmabana Mahikeng”, said Senyatso adding that he is also looking forward to begin teaching students in Mmabana Lehurutshe and Taung in the near future as the opportunity presents to him more than just teaching music in ‘my beloved province’, but is also about empowering the province’s arts populace to become a proud community.

Mmabana Foundation has produced stars that continue to shine in both artistic sport and performing arts here in South Africa and abroad. Mmabana offers classes in many disciplines such as karate, sewing, quilting, drama, music, dance, dance sport, tumbling, bodybuilding and many more. The Foundation has centres in Taung, Lehurutshe, Mahikeng and Tlhabane.

Follow us on Twitter@Taung__DailyNews

Absa Premiership

Result: Leopards 0-1 Swallows

Date: 02 April

Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium

Moroka Swallows recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Black Leopards at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium to condemn them to a sixth defeat in seven Absa Premiership matches.

The Dube Birds meanwhile has racked up four wins in their last five league matches with Katlego Mashego getting the all-important goal in tonight’s win.

Bennett Chenene was on target five minutes on but Leopards goalkeeper Azwindini Maphaha was equal to the task.

It was then the turn of Sibusiso Khumalo to test the keeper who again stood firm with Leopards unable to direct their attempts on target at the other end.

Rodney Ramagalela then forced Greg Etafia into his first notable save of the night to ensure both sides went into the break level.

The goal keepers continued to dominate with a number of good stops although the efforts they were forced to deal with were mainly speculative shots from distance.

Defender Larry Cohen had a chance with a header with just over 10 minutes to play but directed it wide from only a few metres out.

In the 84th minute substitute Mashego did the job he was brought on to do as he got on the end of Chenene’s cross and expertly placed his shot into the corner to win the game.

Leopards: Maphaha, Kwena, Kamhuka, Khoza, Mabunda, Ramagalela, Monama, Munganga, Ntshingila, Zulu, Obaje.

Swallows: Etafia, Da Costa, Cohen, Mjempu, Kumalo, Tsutsulupa, Isaacs, Nomvethe, Chenene, Mathebula,Mabalane.

Goal: Katlego Mashego (Swallows 84’)

For more details go to http://www.soccerladuma.com

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane hailed the importance of his side’s Absa Premiership win over Ajax Cape Town on Tuesday night.

The Brazilians beat the Urban warriors 3-1 at Loftus and Mosimane said the win was crucial in their bid to crack the top half of the table.

“We needed this win, we are desperate and we needed the points. We need to move up a little bit, we are trying to make the top eight,” he said.

“We laboured, it was hard work but it was well earned. I knew in the second half they would be emotional and want to equalise.”

The former Bafana Bafana coach went on to state that he would not stop tinkering with his team as he searched for the most fruitful combinations.

“Our transition is good, I’m happy to keep going and exploring and giving other guys a chance to play. I brought Eleazar (Rodgers) today, our lucky charm,” said Mosimane.

“I was talking with the president, Patrice (Motsepe), and he said Eleazar is out lucky charm and he was our lucky charm (today).

“As much as I want to take the team out of where they are and into top eight I am not afraid of exploring. At the end of the season I must know who did what and give everyone a fair chance to play.

“There is 21 points to play for, today we created five chances and we took three. I’m happy, last time we created five and didn’t score. “

Courtesy of http://www.soccerladuma.com

Tweefontein, Mpumalanga – A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Happy Sindane, Mpumalanga police said on Tuesday.

“The 58-year-old suspect was arrested at his home in KwaMhlanga on Tuesday and charged with murder,” said spokesman Colonel Leonard Hlathi.

Sindane was found dead in Tweefontein, next to KwaMhlanga, on Monday.

Police said Sindane appeared to have been stoned to death.

Sindane rose to prominence in 2003 when he alleged that he was a white boy who had been kidnapped by black people.

After a four-month inquiry to establish his identity the Bronkhorstspruit Children’s Court found in September 2003 that Sindane’s real name was Abbey Mziyaye and he was the son of a black domestic worker, Rina Mzayiya.

The court found his father was probably a white man, Henry Nick, who employed Mzayiya in 1984. He was born that year. The whereabouts of both were unknown.

In 2004 Sindane was run over by a minibus and a car when he was lying in the road outside the Sizanani Trust Village place of safety in Bronkhorstspruit, where he lived.

It was not known why he was lying in the road.

Later that year he appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court for malicious damage to property. He was arrested in Marabastad, Pretoria, after he allegedly broke the windows of a taxi with stones.

In 2005 the charges were dropped after the taxi owner told the court he had repaired the damage himself and did not wish to proceed with the case.

Sindane was also awarded a settlement payout by Dulux paint company which used his image in an advertisement “any colour you can think of”, which he said was done without his permission.

Hlathi would not state whether the police were looking for more suspects.

The man is expected to appear in the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday to face a charge of murder. – Sapa

By Obakeng Maje

Taung-A 40 year-old man appeared briefly before Taung Magistrate’s Court for police impersonification.

A Klerksdorp-based man was arrested in January by North West police after a tip-off from community members.

Police found David Manyonyo, 40 in possession of affidavits,dockets and other state forms in Chief’s Court near Taung.

“Taung Magistrate Court postponed the case of David Manyonyo after he was arrested and charged for police impersonification” said Vaaltar News.

He will remain in custody until the next appearance.

“The case will resume on the 30 June and he will remain in jail” report Vaaltar Fm News.

Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews 

Chris Brown admits that his infamous assault on Rihanna in 2009 was “absolutely wrong”.

The popstar, who has in the past refused to address the issue, has been more oppen of late about the the incident that shattered his reputation. According to the Daily Mail, Brown is desperately trying to win over the public and show sceptics that he is a changed man.

On Monday, Brown spoke openly about the assault and his subsequent counselling with Today Show host Matt Lauer.

“I think it is just proving myself once again and me being a man. Knowing what I did was wrong and never doing it again,” he told Lauer.

“As far as she (Rihanna) and I are concerned, she knows my heart and I know her heart. I am not really focused on the negative, everything is positive for me. I did my 52 weeks of couselling and learned it was absolutely wrong.”

Brown, who is currently promoting his latest album, Fine China, said he played the incident over and over again in his head during counselling.

“It was domestic violence counselling. A 52 week program. Every Monday in Virginia, I remember going, sitting in there thinking “why did I do what I did?” I really just wanted to get help,” he said.

The 23-year-old, who has engaged in a few vicious Twitter spats with detractors since the incident, told Lauer he realised that some people would never forgive him.

“I am moving forward, positively. I think for me it is about proving myself to my fans and for me my fans have been my number one support,” he said.

“The naysayers are going to have their opinion. Anything I do… It’s not going to be “Chris is the greatest”. So I am not going to focus my life on pleasing those people. The only thing I can do is please my family, myself and please her (Rihanna) and my fans.”

In an earlier interview with Idols host Ryan Seacrest, Brown revealed how he managed to win Rihanna back.

“I just tried my best to be the best man I could be over the years and just show her how remorseful and sorry I was for the incident and that time was probably the worst part of my life and being that she has and she’s a wonderful person I’m eternally grateful and thankful,” he said.