Daily Archives: March 3, 2014

A man arrested for murder in Tshidilamolomo


By Obakeng Maje
Tshidilamolomo-A 35-year-old suspect appeared in Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court for the murder of a 28-year-old victim. 

The incident occurred on Saturday at about 01:40 in Moshawane. 

“It is alleged that the suspect and the victim had an argument over a girlfriend.  Allegations further state that the suspect stabbed the victim on the left side of the chest with a bottle neck” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone. 

The victim in retaliation also hit the suspect on the forehead with an empty bottle. 

The victim fled the scene on foot, collapsed and died on the street.

The suspect was traced and arrested he appeared in court.-TDN
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North West man killed while crossing the road


By Obakeng Maje
Klerksdorp-The police are investigating a case of Culpable Homicide after a 28-year-old victim was hit by a car between Klerksdorp-Wolmaransstad road on Sunday at about 19:56.  

The police were called to the scene of accident and upon arrival they found the victim lying on the road. 

According to the information received, the victim was crossing the road when the driver of the white Nissan Navara collided with him.

“It is alleged that the victim’s body sustained multiple injuries and dragged for a few meters by a car” Colonel Sataba Mokgwabone said. 

No one has been arrested and investigation continues.-TDN
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Brazil players arrive for Bafana Bafana encounter


Johannesburg- Seven Brazilian players have arrived in South Africa for Wednesday’s match against Bafana Bafana while the rest will land at OR Tambo International Airport later on Monday (22h00).

The match will take place at FNB Stadium and will kick off at 19h00.

“Fred from Fluminense, Jo, a striker with Athletico Mineiro and goalkeeper Jefferson who plays for Botafogo, landed at OR Tambo Airport at 07h15 on Monday morning while Chelsea’s quartet of David Luis, Ramires, Oscar and Willian jetted in three hours later at Lanseria Airport” Bafana spokesperson Matlhomola Morake said.

The rest of the European based players, including crowd favourite Neymar, will touch down at OR Tambo at 22h00 on Monday.

The match, to mark 20 years of Freedom, will be used by both teams to unveil their new kit.

“The Samba Boys will unveil their FIFA 2014 World Cup playing kit while Bafana Bafana will showcase their new limited edition Nike gear” Morake.

South Africa will also be handing over the baton to the next World Cup hosts Brazil.

Tickets are selling fast and can be purchased at Computicket, Shoprite and Shoprite Checkers countrywide.-TDN
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Khune and Dikgacoi out of Bafana Bafana squad to face Brazil


Johannesburg-Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune and midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi have been ruled out of the squad to face Brazil in an international friendly match scheduled for Wednesday, 5 March 2014 due to injuries.

Khune is nursing a sprained ankle which he sustained during the pre-match warm-up ahead of his club’s CAF Champions League match on Saturday (1 March) in Durban. He did not play in that match and is expected to be out of action for up to 15 days.

The Kaizer Chiefs skipper will be replaced by Orlando Pirates keeper Senzo Meyiwa who has already reported for national team duty.

Meanwhile, Dikgacoi is suffering from a backache and has since been withdrawn from the squad. He will not be replaced as Bafana Bafana head Gordon Igesund believes he has enough cover in that position.

With Khune out of this clash, it is expected that Thabo Nthethe will lead the side, but the coach still has to make a decision.

All but three players have already arrived in camp with the exception of Daylon Claasen (Poland); Thulani Serero (Holland) and Anele Ngcongca (Belgium). The trio is expected in South Africa later tonight (Monday, 3 March).

Bafana Bafana will have their first training session at the Orlando Stadium this afternoon.

“I expect the players to put a good performance. We did so against Spain and I believe the players will give nothing less. It is surely going to be a tough match but I am certain the players will be competitive against the five-time world champions. We need these kind of games to gauge where we are and this is one match where you don’t need to motivate the players as they know what is expected of them,” said Igesund.

“Even though these are two different matches I am confident that my players will be able to deal with the might of Brazil like they did with the Spaniards. We are playing a fantastic team, favourites to win the 2014 World Cup which they are hosting. I hope the supporters will get behind the team because every game we play we want to win, and with their assistance we can get positive results. I want my players to show hunger, commitment and determination in this match.”

The players are also eager to face Brazil.

“It feels good to be back, and it will be exciting to play against Brazil as it will be my first time. We will fight for a win even though it is going to be a difficult match. As players, we don’t have to be motivated because just being in the squad to play Brazil is enough motivation. We did well against Spain because we were playing as a team and if we continue with the same mentality we will do well again,” said Belgium-based Andile Jali.

“Every player is excited to play Brazil and we are all hoping to be in the starting line-up for such a big occasion. All the player who are here know how Brazil plays, and I believe we have all been studying their moves as to how we can counter them. In fact I even have a picture in my mind of how to face a world-class player like Neymar, but we all know it will not be easy. We have done some homework on them and we know what to expect,” said Nthethe.

“Should I be captain on the night, it will be another exciting chapter in my career. We urge the supporters to come in numbers as it is very motivating to play in front of big crowds because it gives us that extra boost. We hope not to disappoint them, but aim for a win to put some smiles on their faces.”

Tickets are still available at Computiticket outlets and at Shoprite, Checkers and Shoprite/Checkers stores countrywide.

They are going for R50, R100 and R200.-TDN
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Minister Mbalula visits Bafana Bafana


By TDN
Johannesburg- Minister of Sport and Recreation South Africa, the Honourable Fikile Mbalula visited Bafana Bafana at the team hotel to wish them luck.

South Africa will face five-time world champions Brazil in an international friendly match on Wednesday, 5 March 2014 at FNB Stadium.

“I am here to encourage you to do well and I think this is the most representative squad of Bafana Bafana with all overseas-based players. I want you to do the nation proud by giving Brazil a tough match.

“We know that they are champions (having won the world cup five times) but I believe we can put up a very good fight against them. We are a winning nation as we have shown when we beat European and World Champions Spain, and our Under 19 cricket team have just proven that by winning the ICC U19 World Cup recently.

“I know this team will bounce back when they face Brazil on Wednesday. I also urge fellow South Africans to come and fill the FNB Stadium to support the national team as they will be representing our country,” said Minister Mbalula.

The Minister is among a host of dignitaries that will be at the FNB Stadium to watch this match. The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Zuma will also be in attendance, so will be his Brazilian counterpart.-TDN
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ANC reduces Tlokwe council sittings to 4 per year


By Obakeng Maje
Tlokwe-The ANC in Tlokwe took a decision to reduce the sittings of a council meeting to a quaterly sittings in the future.

“As one of its first acts since taking over Tlokwe, the ANC enforced a decision to only have quarterly council sittings in future. This will mean that the city council will in effect only sit 4 times per year” Democratic Alliance spokesperson Tiaan Kotze said.

The DA is vehemently opposed to this decision, as they say it will severely limit transparency and accountability.

“It will not allow the council to function properly” said Kotze.

According to DA several of the portfolio committees aren’t functioning or functioning very poorly.

“I have written a formal question to council on this matter, which will be debated in the City Council meeting tomorrow the 4th of March 2014.The ANC is doing this because they cannot keep their house in order” he outlines.

Kotze said the party wants to limit the sitting of councils, because its councillors cannot agree on anything.

“Limiting the number of council sittings also stops the DA from being to exercise proper accountability. It is another example of how the ANC is trying to shut down proper democratic processes in Tlokwe” he said.

The DA said they will continue to fight to keep the Tlokwe City Council accountable, and functioning.

“We want the council to work so that we can deliver the services the people need. The ANC is intent on supressing democratic processes to hide its own internal divisions” DA said.-TDN
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MEC MALOYI TO HAND OVER 600 HOUSES IN VRYBURG MUNICIPALITY


Vryburg-MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi will on Tuesday hand over about 600 houses to families in Vryburg ext 25.

The hand over is part of the MEC’s programme of officially handing over 8000 houses to beneficiaries across the province in 60 days.

“Vryburg is one of the areas where most of its residents were staying in informal settlements while others were evicted from local farms. Those who worked in farms have never stayed in proper houses before” departmental spokesperson Mokotedi Bole said.

Among beneficiaries there are elderly women with grand children.

According to Maloyi the handover programme is part of the 20 years of democracy celebrations and restoration of dignity among the community of Vryburg and Naledi municipality who continued to live in shacks along the N18.

The handover ceremony will be held as follows:

Date: 04 March 2014-TDN
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Time: 14H00

Venue: Vryburg Extension 25 – Naledi Local Municipality.-TDN
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Sebegoe: Blow a whistle on drug lords


North West Acting Premier Paul Sebegoe has called on communities to
unite against the scourge of drug abuse, illicit trafficking and to
support young people by identifying and blowing the whistle on drug
lords.

“We are encouraged by the arrest of 47 people for drug related crimes
over the past week as part of the 776 people arrested for various
crimes across the province,” said Acting Premier Sebegoe in applauding
police for the successes.

Sebegoe stressed that the arrest of those involved in drugs and crime
in general represents the onslaught that needs to be sustained and
intensified towards building crime free communities and protecting
youth against drugs which rob them of their future.

According to police 44 people were arrested for residential
burglaries,32 for shoplifting,21 for driving under the influence of
alcohol and 36 for possession of suspected stolen property in addition
to those arrested for drug related offences.

Police Spokesperson Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone confirmed that goods
seized during day-to-day operations include dagga and dagga plants,5
firearms ,5 knives, 4 vehicles,6 cellphones as well as various drugs
and illegal cigarettes.-TDN
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Oscar Pistorius denies arguing with Reeva


Pretoria – Paralympian Oscar Pistorius denied arguing with his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp before she was shot dead on 14 February last year, the North Gauteng High Court heard on Monday.

“I deny this,” he said, according to a statement read out by Pistorius’s attorney Kenny Oldwage.

He also argues that the crime scene was contaminated by police.

Pistorius said he woke up when he heard a noise from the bathroom on 14 February.

“Reeva must have gone to a toilet, [and] closed the sliding doors…”

“I approached the bathroom to defend Reeva and I.”

He thought it was an intruder.

Pistorius pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder, and contraventions under the Firearms Control Act including the possession of ammunition without a licence.

The 27-year-old is accused of murdering Steenkamp at his Pretoria home last year.

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Oscar Pistorius pleads not guilty


Pretoria – Oscar Pistorius has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, as his trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp started in the North Gauteng High Court on Monday.

Pistorius also pleaded not guilty to discharging a firearm in a public place, and to contravening provisions of the Firearms Act.

The proceedings were delayed due to an interpreter problem, but started at around 11:33.

The 27-year-old is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his Pretoria home last year.

The proceedings in the wood-panelled courtroom will be broadcast live on television and radio, with the initial indictment listing 107 witnesses to testify for the State.

The trial is expected to last at least three weeks.

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