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Bafana game to be aired on both channels

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Johannesburg-The high-profile international friendly between Bafana Bafana and five-time world champions, Brazil will be screened on both SABC and SuperSport channels. 

 

Due to popular demand, SAFA has made sure the match is available on both free-to-air and satellite channels.

 

“The game to be played on Wednesday, 5 March 2014 has created massive interest not only on the African continent but globally and is expected to post another record viewership on these two broadcast platforms” Bafana spokesperson Matlhomola Morake said.

 

The match will form part of celebrating 20 years of democracy while both Bafana Bafana and Brazil will use the occasion to unveil their new kit.

 

“The Samba Boys will showcase their 2014 World Cup playing kit while the home side will unveil their new limited edition Nike gear” Morake said.

 

Tickets are being sold at Computicket, Shoprite and Shoprite Checkers Stores across the country. They are going for R50, R100 and R200.-TDN

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Malaika’s Tshedi flying high


By Kgatliso Ramose
Taung-After years of success with multi-award winning Afro pop group Malaika,Tshedi Mholo is running her own league and she is a legendary in her own right.

With so many solo careers taking a nose dive,the 37-old Lichtenburg-born took a brave move which happened to be the best thing she had ever done.

“Wow, flying solo is such an amazing journey. I am much at peace especially when one has to make major decisions on her own” said the talented singer.

Her 13 tracks debut solo album called ‘Victory’ was released late last year received unwavering support and is taking music industry by storm.

The achievement proves that Tshedi has matured like a fine wine.

With tracks like Umsebenzi and Bomme receiving an airplay on different radio stations earning her gigs on big event around the country, Tshedi is definitely a force to be reckon with.

The album is the mixture of jazz, contemporary RnB, classic and gospel music.

“Im still learning the joy of being a solo act and developing myself so I can be of benefit to my province and my people back home” she smiles.

“I made music that says Tshedi and made a good choice of producers as well. I have an amazing band, musically we stand out Live” she continues.

Tshedi’s music have not only been received well by South Africa but by other neighbouring countries like Botswana and Lesotho.

“My fans must buy my music and relate with me and more than anything else enjoy the brilliant African sound. I can’t measure my success by CD sales only, but by how my fans react to my presentation” outlines Mholo.

Amongst her fans is controversial EFF CIC Julius Malema who at some point appealed to South Africans to support her to re-intergrates her back into music industry.

This year seems it will be a big year for Tshedi. She has been chosen as a Limpopo Choir Master on ‘Clash of the Choir’ season 2 that will air soon on Mzansi Magic.”What a stepping stone,there is more to come and also there is a plan to be a feature on one of our local comedy stories” she said.

“God is amazing, for one to be victorious you ought to fight till the end and make your dream a reality” she continues.

Tshedi Mholo said she is planning to fly as high as possible so that she can be an exemplary to her peers.-TDN
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Metro FM Awards cebrate ’20 years of Beats’


By Kgatliso Ramose
Johannesburg-South African musicians were once again recognised and paid for their hard work at the 13 Metro FM Music Awards at the Durban ICC last night.

Metro FM went all out,proving that they can organise a world class awards ceremony,beating the struggling SAMA white wash in the process.

The awards started with a moving tribute of a father of the nation and the first black and democratic president Nelson Mandela,with a display of well known media personalities and musician saying Madiba’s famous quotes as the nation celebrate the 20 years of democracy.

The awards were themed 20 years of beat which saw the forgotten former music heavy weights like Thebe,Zola 7 and Alaska back on stage,performing their hits from the past.

The opening act was Zahara singing Nelson Mandela,her tribute song to Madiba.Winnie Khumalo joined her on stage singing Black President.

The big winners are Mafikizolo winning three awards: Best Duo/Group,Best Produced Album and Best African Pop Album.

Khuli Chana who did not make it due to his nomination at the Black Canadian Awards, won Best Hit Single and Best Video for Mnatebawen and the the IT group Uhuru won Best Collaboration and the highly contested Song Of The Year Award.

The two Life time achievement awards were awarded to renowned producers and musicians Robbie Malinga and Oskido.

Suprisingly Kwesta won Best Hip Hop Album,not sure if Metro FM fear an open letter.

Other winners are
Nomfundo-Kusile_Best Urban Jazz Album

Takie Ndou-Palmist_Best Urban Gospel Album

Danny K-Good Look_Best RnB Album

Heavy K_Best Dance Album_Respect the drumboss 2013

Vusi Nova_Best Styled Artist

DJ CNDO_Best Female Artist

Culo de Song_Best Male Artist

Charactor_Best Kwaito

Happy_Best New Comer

Euphonik_Best Compilation

The performers of the night was Micasa,Phuzikhemisi,Lvovo,Zakes Bantwini,Professor,Magesh,Unathi and Uhuru.-TDN
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Acting Premier calls on IPID to investigate infant’s death


North West Acting Premier Paul Sebegoe has called on the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) to investigate the circumstance surrounding the death of a three-month old baby who is alleged to have died due to inhalation of teargas smoke fired by public order police who were dispersing the protesting and illegally gathered crowd in Majakaneng on Saturday.

“We are saddened by the loss of life of the infant and wish to appeal for calm while we await the outcome of a postmortem which will assist determine the cause of the death,” Acting Premier Sebegoe said.
“We appeal to the community to exercise restraint, desist from illegal violent protests and give the interventions aimed at fast tracking water connections a chance. We cannot afford more loss of lives and destruction of public and private properties,” added Sebegoe.
The Acting Premier said that Eskom has committed to electrify the five boreholes that had been drilled to augment water supply within two weeks.
“Water tankering as provided by International Ferrochrome Metal Mine is a temporary intervention while vandalised water reticulation infrastructure such as taps, water meters and pipes which had to been damaged are being repaired, ”he  emphasised.-TDN
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