Monthly Archives: April 2014

Banyana Banyana gear up for Zimbabwe


Johannesburg-Banyana Banyana coach Vera Pauw is happy to have a full complement of players in camp as they step up preparations ahead of the international friendly match against Zimbabwe scheduled for Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday, 12 April 2014. The match kicks off at 13h30.

Pauw has called up 31 players following the selection camp that took place two weeks ago as she looks to put together a strong squad for the CAF African Women’s Championships scheduled for Windhoek, Namibia in October.

USA based defender Jermaine Seoposenwe and midfielder Kylie-Ann Louw will however, not be part of the squad. The coach has in their place brought in Letago Madiba who plays for the Tshwane University of Technology Ladies side.

“This is our first official training following the selection camp two weeks ago. These players will form the core base of the squad consisting about 25 players. But for the match against Zimbabwe, I will have to trim the squad to 18 players.

“I am going to give every player a fair chance and am expecting to see stiff competition. A combination of new and old faces should provide a positive vibe in the team set-up,” said Pauw.

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will play a practice match against the School of Excellence U/16 squad on Tuesday (8 April) at Bedfordview FC Training Grounds.

“The encounter against the boys will provide me with a good assessment on areas which we need to work on. I have seen past footage of games against Zimbabwe; they are a good side and this would also be good preparation for the team that will play against Comoros in the African Women’s Championship qualifiers. We want to make huge steps in building the best possible squad for the Championships in October,” said Pauw.

Banyana Banyana players in camp:

No.

Name & Surname

Position

Club

Location

1

Andile Dlamini

Goalkeeper

Mamelodi Sundowns

Johannesburg

2

Laura Du Ry

Goalkeeper

Ajax Amsterdam

Netherland

3

Katlego Moletsane

Goalkeeper

UJ Ladies

Johannesburg

4

Roxanne Barker

Goalkeeper

Local at present

Iceland / Cape Town

5

Nothando  Vilakazi

Defender

Super Falcons

Johannesburg

6

Amanda Sister

Defender

Liverpool Ladies

Port Elizabeth

7

Janine Van Wyk

Defender

JVW

Johannesburg

8

Zamandosi Cele

Defender

Durban Ladies

Pietermaritzburg

9

Leandra Smeda

Defender

UWC Ladies

Cape Town

10

Letago Madiba

Defender

TUT Ladies

USA

11

Refiloe Jane

Defender

VUT Ladies

Johannesburg

12

Lebogang Mabatle

Defender

TUKS Ladies

Pretoria

13

Simphiwe Dludlu

Defender

TUKS Ladies FC

Pretoria

14

Nelisiwe Mchunu

Defender

JVW

Johannesburg

15

Mamello Mokhabane

Defender

Super Falcons

Johannesburg

16

Tsepiso Mokabane

Defender

Union Nove Zamky FC

Slovakia

17

Amanda Dlamini

Midfielder

Durban Ladies   

Durban

18

Gloria Thato

Midfielder

TUKS Ladies

Pretoria

19

Nomathemba Ntsibande

Midfielder

Springs Home Sweepers

Johannesburg

20

Andisiwe Mgcoyi

Midfielder

Union Nove Zamky FC

Slovakia

21

Nomvula Kgoale

Midfielder

UWC Ladies

Cape Town

22

Busisiwe Ndimeni

Midfielder

Mamelodi Sundowns

Johannesburg

23

Noko Matlou

Striker

MaIndies

Polokwane

24

Sanah Mollo

Striker

TUT Ladies

Pretoria

25

Shiwe Nogwanya

Striker

Bloemfontein Celtics

Bloemfontein

26

Robyn Moodaly

Striker

AIB College

USA

27

Silindile Ngubane

Striker

Durban Ladies

Pietermaritzburg

28

Odi Fulutudilu

Striker

Lee University

USA

29

Portia Modise

Striker

Croesus

Johannesburg

30

Lebogang Ramalepe

Striker

MaIndies

Polokwane

31

Meagan Newman

Striker

Spurs WFC

Cape Town
-TDN
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Premier Modise condemns shootings and torching of miner’s car


North West Premier Thandi Modise has reiterated her condemnation of violence and intimidation of non-striking mineworkers in the platinum belt. This follows a shooting incident and torching of a 47-year-old miner’s car in Thekwane outside Rustenburg earlier today.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the senseless violence which does not advance the course for which miners are on strike but deepens rivalry and intolerance.” Premier Modise said.
 Modise urged parties involved in the wage dispute to find an urgent solution to end the protracted strike as its impact on the economy and the lives of miners is devastating.
It is alleged that the miner and his wife both of whom are employed at Siphumelele 1 shaft were awoken by several gunshots just after midnight.According to police, the car belonging to the man who is reportedly a member of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) while his wife is a member of the Workers Association Union (WAU) was partially burned during the incident.
In another incident,a 29-year-old member of WAU allegedly received a phone call on Sunday night  warning him not to encourage other workers to go back to work.
The man reportedly found a dead dog and a dead cat on his doorstep in the morning at around 5:30 am.
Premier Modise has called on police not to leave any stone unturned until those responsible for the terror campaign and senseless violence are behind bars.-TDN
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Bloemhof unrest continues


By Obakeng Maje
Bloemhof- The situation is volatile in Bloemhof after unrest in the area. The community of Boitumelong township, in Bloemhof are on the rampage after they demand the mayor of Kwa-Temaneng and its councillors to step down.

The community members accused the mayor and his councillors for being incompetent. The community torched houses belonging to the mayor and his neighbour.

Police nyala also was reduced to ashes and two police suffered injuries.

“One of our police lost his thumb during the protest and both were taken to Christiana hospital medical attention” brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.

Police arrested many protesters and some already appeared before court.

“The situation is volatile and the police are closely monitoring the situation, and will continue effecting arrested on those who are breaking the law” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane.

“It is a commitment we are making as the South African Police Service that people implicated in the burning and malicious damage to property cases will be found and arrested. Members of Public Order Policing have been deployed in the area and they will make sure that unruly elements are not tolerated and those who continue to instigate criminal activities will face the full might of the law”. 

Truck was torched this morning on N12 and police investigations continue.-TDN
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A driver arrested for hit and run


By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- A 38 year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly killed a pedestrian on Saturday in Pniel road, near Kimberley.

Lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said a 38 year-old driver did not stop after he knocked down a pedestrian.

“The victim was allegedly taken to local hospital after he suffered bodily injuries where he later died” Mdhluli said.

Police said a manhunt was launched and a 38 year-old driver was arrested on Monday after hit and run.

“The suspect is facing five counts of charges i.e. murder, reckless and negligent driving, culpable homicide, premature leaving of crime scene, as well as failing to observe injuries” he said.

He is set to appear before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
The investigation continues.-TDN
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Banyana Banyana gear up for Zimbabwe


Johannesburg-Banyana Banyana coach Vera Pauw is happy to have a full complement of players in camp as they step up preparations ahead of the international friendly match against Zimbabwe scheduled for Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday, 12 April 2014. The match kicks off at 13h30.

Pauw has called up 31 players following the selection camp that took place two weeks ago as she looks to put together a strong squad for the CAF African Women’s Championships scheduled for Windhoek, Namibia in October.

USA based defender Jermaine Seoposenwe and midfielder Kylie-Ann Louw will however, not be part of the squad. The coach has in their place brought in Letago Madiba who plays for the Tshwane University of Technology Ladies side.

“This is our first official training following the selection camp two weeks ago. These players will form the core base of the squad consisting about 25 players. But for the match against Zimbabwe, I will have to trim the squad to 18 players.

“I am going to give every player a fair chance and am expecting to see stiff competition. A combination of new and old faces should provide a positive vibe in the team set-up,” said Pauw.

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will play a practice match against the School of Excellence U/16 squad on Tuesday (8 April) at Bedfordview FC Training Grounds.

“The encounter against the boys will provide me with a good assessment on areas which we need to work on. I have seen past footage of games against Zimbabwe; they are a good side and this would also be good preparation for the team that will play against Comoros in the African Women’s Championship qualifiers. We want to make huge steps in building the best possible squad for the Championships in October,” said Pauw.

Banyana Banyana players in camp:

No.

Name & Surname

Position

Club

Location

1

Andile Dlamini

Goalkeeper

Mamelodi Sundowns

Johannesburg

2

Laura Du Ry

Goalkeeper

Ajax Amsterdam

Netherland

3

Katlego Moletsane

Goalkeeper

UJ Ladies

Johannesburg

4

Roxanne Barker

Goalkeeper

Local at present

Iceland / Cape Town

5

Nothando  Vilakazi

Defender

Super Falcons

Johannesburg

6

Amanda Sister

Defender

Liverpool Ladies

Port Elizabeth

7

Janine Van Wyk

Defender

JVW

Johannesburg

8

Zamandosi Cele

Defender

Durban Ladies

Pietermaritzburg

9

Leandra Smeda

Defender

UWC Ladies

Cape Town

10

Letago Madiba

Defender

TUT Ladies

USA

11

Refiloe Jane

Defender

VUT Ladies

Johannesburg

12

Lebogang Mabatle

Defender

TUKS Ladies

Pretoria

13

Simphiwe Dludlu

Defender

TUKS Ladies FC

Pretoria

14

Nelisiwe Mchunu

Defender

JVW

Johannesburg

15

Mamello Mokhabane

Defender

Super Falcons

Johannesburg

16

Tsepiso Mokabane

Defender

Union Nove Zamky FC

Slovakia

17

Amanda Dlamini

Midfielder

Durban Ladies   

Durban

18

Gloria Thato

Midfielder

TUKS Ladies

Pretoria

19

Nomathemba Ntsibande

Midfielder

Springs Home Sweepers

Johannesburg

20

Andisiwe Mgcoyi

Midfielder

Union Nove Zamky FC

Slovakia

21

Nomvula Kgoale

Midfielder

UWC Ladies

Cape Town

22

Busisiwe Ndimeni

Midfielder

Mamelodi Sundowns

Johannesburg

23

Noko Matlou

Striker

MaIndies

Polokwane

24

Sanah Mollo

Striker

TUT Ladies

Pretoria

25

Shiwe Nogwanya

Striker

Bloemfontein Celtics

Bloemfontein

26

Robyn Moodaly

Striker

AIB College

USA

27

Silindile Ngubane

Striker

Durban Ladies

Pietermaritzburg

28

Odi Fulutudilu

Striker

Lee University

USA

29

Portia Modise

Striker

Croesus

Johannesburg

30

Lebogang Ramalepe

Striker

MaIndies

Polokwane

31

Meagan Newman

Striker

Spurs WFC

Cape Town
-TDN
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My prostheses are an extension of my body- Oscar


Pretoria – Paralympian Oscar Pistorius sees his prostheses as an extension of his body, he told the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday during his murder trial.
“I don’t want anybody touching them,” he said to questioning from his lawyer Barry Roux.

Roux had asked Pistorius why he covered them up when he put them next to his bag at athletic events.

“I’m a bit shy about them, a bit embarrassed about them when I don’t have them on,” he said.

Roux also asked him about the effect his competing in international sporting events had on his social life, friends, and family.

He replied: “Finding time to speak to friends and family is really difficult.”

Pistorius is accused of the murder of model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp on 14 February last year.

He is also charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and two counts of discharging a firearm in public.

He allegedly fired a shot from a Glock pistol under a table at a Johannesburg restaurant in January 2013.

On 30 September 2012 he allegedly shot through the open sunroof of a car with his 9mm pistol while driving with friends in Modderfontein.

SAPA

My prostheses an extension of my body- Oscar


Pretoria – Paralympian Oscar Pistorius sees his prostheses as an extension of his body, he told the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday during his murder trial.
“I don’t want anybody touching them,” he said to questioning from his lawyer Barry Roux.

Roux had asked Pistorius why he covered them up when he put them next to his bag at athletic events.

“I’m a bit shy about them, a bit embarrassed about them when I don’t have them on,” he said.

Roux also asked him about the effect his competing in international sporting events had on his social life, friends, and family.

He replied: “Finding time to speak to friends and family is really difficult.”

Pistorius is accused of the murder of model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp on 14 February last year.

He is also charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and two counts of discharging a firearm in public.

He allegedly fired a shot from a Glock pistol under a table at a Johannesburg restaurant in January 2013.

On 30 September 2012 he allegedly shot through the open sunroof of a car with his 9mm pistol while driving with friends in Modderfontein.

SAPA

Bloemhof residents on rampage over service delivery


By Obakeng Maje
Bloemhof-More than 3000 people have been dispersed by North West police and more than sixty people arrested after the picketing.

The residents of Boitumelong Township went on the rampage this morning.

Sabc reported that the residents were demanding that their leaders be freed from jail and schools were disrupted. The looting of foreign-owned shops were looted and public transport were also disrupted.

According to sabcnews the residents want the mayor of Kwa-Temane municipality and its councillors to resign after being accused of nepotism and failing to provide service delivery.-TDN
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Oscar: I was simply trying to protect Reeva


Pretoria – Paralympian Oscar Pistorius took the stand in his murder trial on Monday to testify about the night he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Pistorius, dressed in a black suit, white shirt and black tie, made his way to the dock after his lawyer Barry Roux indicated he would testify.

Pistorius looked around for his glasses as he walked to the witness box.

He was sworn in while standing and asked to stand while giving evidence.

His lawyer Brian Webber handed him a pillow.

Apology

“I would like to take this opportunity to apologise,” he said as he stood, slowly turning to his left to face Steenkamp’s mother June and relatives sitting in the front row of the public gallery.

The clacking of the laptop keyboards from the journalists in the public gallery intensified as he continued: “…to Mrs Steenkamp, Reeva’s family, to those of you who knew her…”

Judge Thokozile Masipa interjected: “I don’t like doing this to you, but I can hardly hear you.”

He continued: “I wake up every morning and you [her family] are the first people I think of, the first people I pray for…

“I was simply trying to protect Reeva.”

He said he could promise her family she felt loved when she went to bed that night.

Medication

Pistorius said he used anti-depressants and sleeping tablets after the shooting as he struggled to sleep.

Pistorius’s testimony would not be televised as the court ruled only an audio broadcast would be allowed.

Pistorius is on trial for the murder of Steenkamp, who was shot through the locked toilet door of his Pretoria home on 14 February last year. He said he had mistaken her for an intruder.

He has pleaded not guilty to premeditated murder and in his plea statement denied he had argued with Steenkamp shortly before the shooting.

He also faces two charges related to contravening the Firearms Control Act.

The State closed its case on Tuesday last week after it called 21 of the 107 witnesses on its list.

SAPA

Zuma concerned about Nkandla costs- Gigaba


Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma is concerned about the escalation in costs of security upgrades at his private home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, according to Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba.

On Monday, SABC radio news quoted Gigaba as saying some African National Congress members, including Zuma, were concerned about the costs of the upgrades.

Gigaba delivered the Solomon Mahlangu memorial lecture in Limpopo at the weekend.

He reportedly said that if Zuma had not had concerns, he would not have asked an inter-ministerial team to investigate.

Gigaba was critical of Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, accusing her of playing political games, the SABC reported.

In a report, Madonsela found that Zuma and his family improperly benefited from the R246m security upgrades, which included a swimming pool, a cattle kraal and an amphitheatre.

– SAPA