Daily Archives: March 29, 2014

Maimane: DA to fight crime and corruption


Johannesburg – The Democratic Alliance will fight against crime and corruption, the party’s Gauteng premier candidate Mmusi Maimane said on Saturday.

“I believe that no citizen of Gauteng should live in fear of crime,” he told DA supporters at the party’s Gauteng manifesto launch and job rally.

“For every person who wants to feel safe in Gauteng, this is your fight too.”

Maimane said druglords in communities such as Eldorado Park, were operating from government housing.

“I pledge that we will evict druglords from all public property, that is our promise.”

The DA would demand three special police units including a drug squad, a gang unit and a domestic violence unit, he said.

It would also pass the Community Safety Act in Gauteng.

“This law will give us power to hold the police accountable,” said Maimane.

“We will watch over them and we will keep the police working hard and working honestly.”

He said the party would also fight against government corruption.

The DA would introduce a new ministerial handbook that would cut luxuries for all government officials.

“No more R1.3m cars, no more credit cards, no more R500 000 swimming pools.”

Maimane said that while the African National Congress defended e-tolls and Nkandla, the DA would “stand up to fight for change”.

“The Gauteng of our future must be one where all children will grow up to be anything they want to be,” said Maimane.

– SAPA

Zuma must be arrested- Malema


Mahikeng – President Jacob Zuma must be arrested for stealing public money, Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema said on Saturday.

“Zuma must rot in jail,” he told EFF supporters at the party’s North West manifesto launch in Mahikeng.

“Zuma does not belong to us. He is going to be arrested soon.”

Malema told the crowd Zuma had used R1m to build a chicken run and over R2m to construct a swimming pool.

“When our people are swimming in poverty. Zuma and his family are swimming in luxury… I do not know whether they can swim.”

He said he did not think Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s recommendation that Zuma repay the money spent on non-security upgrades to his private home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal was correct.

“It is not correct, Zuma must go to jail. He stole from the poor.”

Malema denied that he himself was corrupt.

“I was arrested for stealing state money. How can I steal money because I was never employed by government.

“I was arrested for speaking the truth.”

Malema told his supporters he had opened a criminal case against Zuma in Pretoria.

“I am meeting the police on Monday. I am going to give them evidence that Zuma stole state money.”

Malema called on his followers to take education serious.

“You must compete with education. Not the phone you have or the clothes you wear… ”

He said EFF would provide free quality education from early childhood development and encouraged students to have at least a first degree.

– SAPA

CAF Associate Member Presidents descend in SA for FIFA workshop


Johannesburg-More than 27 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Presidents will this week descend in South Africa for a three-day FIFA workshop which will provide an update in a number of areas that include technical matters and the general cooperation between CAF and FIFA. 

The workshop will take place at Sandton Convention Centre from 2-4 April, 2014 and will be attended by the Presidents, Secretary Generals and Technical Directors of the respective countries. 

“More than 27 Member Association Presidents, General Secretaries and Technical Directors have been invited and confirmed their participation. They are drawn mainly from the English speaking African countries” Jordaan said.

Among the areas that will be discussed during the three day seminar are: 

.FIFA governance reforms

.New regulations governing development programmes

.FIFA Development programmes and services for Member Associates

.CAF Development programmes (Club Licensing)

.Cooperation between FIFA and CAF
Other areas that will come up for discussion include how CAF’s Member Associates can maximise on the Goal Projects and the role of the Technical Director.

The seminar opens on Wednesday with the workshop of the Technical Directors followed by the bilateral meetings of the Presidents and Secretary Generals/Chief Executives.

“On Thursday, the workshop will touch on FIFA Development Programmes and how they can be used to grow the game on the African continent” Jordaan said.

The seminar will be opened by FIFA Secretary General, Jerome Valcke and SAFA President, Danny Jordaan.-TDN
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SA-Chinese investment to create thousands of jobs at the Bakubung Platinum Mine


The Bakubung Platinum Mine situated in Ledig near Sun City outside Rustenburg will create 3135 jobs at full production, We Sizwe Platinum revealed at the 2nd Annual North West BRICS Expo International Investment and Tourism Conference Networking Gala Dinner held at the Mmabatho Convention Centre in Mahikeng on Friday evening. 

The R10.69 Billion Project which involves a Chinese investor consortium made up of Jinchuan and China Africa Development Fund (CADFund), holding a 45% interest in the Company was showcased as a tangible example of a successful BRICS strategic partnership in action

 

Structuring of successful Chinese South African strategic mining partnerships, harnessing of specialist mining expertise and practices from both China and South African mining sectors and leveraging of access to Chinese financing models and financial institutions were highlighted by We Sizwe Platinum Executive for Corporate Affairs and Investor relation, Hamlet Morule as some of the valuable lessons that could be learnt from the project.

 

“The 15 year loan facility with a total capital commitment of US$ 650 million, of which  the capital portion repayment only to commence after 6 years from first drawdown with an interest payable will be 6 month LIBOR plus 3.5% was made available by the China Development Bank ,” Morule emphasised in his presentation, 

 Morule said that the optimization study conducted by Wesizwe’s management team made up of both Chinese mining industry expertise and highly experienced South African mining industry and corporate executives has resulted in 26 month reduction in time to full production of 250ktpm by October 2020 instead of December 2022.

 

In expressing gratitude for the high level of engagements and participation in her closing remarks, MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, Motlalepula Rosho said that the conference which had attracted over 600 delegates was by all accounts very successful and productive.

 

“We must always remember that economic prosperity, sustainable development ,as well as enhanced trade and investment opportunities are inextricably linked and depended on each other, ” she  emphasised.-TDN
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North West mentally-handicapped teen raped


By Obakeng Maje
Sannieshof-A 47 year-old man was arrested by North West police after he allegedly raped a 14 year-old mentally-handicapped girl.

Captain Pelonomi Makau said the horrendous event took place at Agisanang location, near Sannieshof.

“A 47 year-old man allegedly lured a girl to his house and offered her money before raping her. The mother of the victim was allegedly informed about the turn of event and rushed to the scene where she found her daughter semi-naked” Makau said.

The police were called and the suspect was arrested and charged for rape.

He appeared before Sannieshof Magistrate Court on Friday and denied bail.

A 47 year-old man will appear back on the 03 April 2014 at Delareyville Magistrate Court for formal bail application.

Police investigations continue.-TDN
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