Daily Archives: May 24, 2014

One man dead near Pudumong in a ‘robbery drama’


By Obakeng Maje
Pudumong- North West police are investigating a case of inquest after a man suspected to be one of robbers died.

The incident took place at Loselong village near Pudumong.

According to information, two men were driving along the road from cattle auction when the atrocity took place.

“Mr Gaonamong and Mr Sekolopo allegedly saw one of the suspect pushing a car under false pretext that the car would not start. They stopped and help him to push it so that it can kick-start” our mole said.

Two people pounced on them from the bushes and stole undisclosed amount of cash from their vehicle.

After realising that they have been scammed, two men chased on the first suspects but it alleged that he fell and drop dead.

Two victims who are now suspects allegedly went to sell their cattle. According to our mole three suspects were from Rustenburg and tried to swindle two men.

Two suspects are still at large and a case of inquest that might be overturned to murder was launched at Pudumong Police Station on Thursday.

Police investigations continue.-TDN
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Pooby happy with Bafana Bafana team spirit


Sydney- SAFA NEC member and head of delegation for Men’s Senior National Team on Australasia tour, Poobalan Govindasamy says he is impressed with the high spirit within the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of their scheduled matches against Australia and New Zealand.

Bafana Bafana play Australia on 26 May 2014 at ANZ Stadium in Sydney (19h30 Australian time/ 11h30 SA time) before travelling to Auckland for a date with New Zealand on 30 May.

“The spirit in this camp is unbelievable. The guys are eager to do well and if they take on the Socceroos with this kind of spirit, we might be in for a memorable game,” said Govindasamy.

The players had an hour long pool session in mid-morning and will have a full training session later in the day (Saturday, 24 May 2014).

“Everyone is excited about being here and this is the type of team spirit we need in the camp. They are all rallying up together and this bunch of players look like they will take the country to the next level.

“They are young and need to grow up together as a unit. That is a recipe for every country’s success; the camaraderie in the squad is always a good start,” added Govindasamy.

Since arriving in Australia on Friday, the team has had only light training sessions, mostly around the swimming pool to loosen their muscles after a marathon 12-hour flight from Johannesburg.

There have been no reported injuries within the squad and according to Poobie, the match between the Socceroos and Bafana Bafana should be a thriller.

“I personally can’t wait for Monday’s encounter. This match could turn out to be one of the most fantastic matches ever. It has all the ingredients of a thriller.”

After the afternoon training session which is scheduled to begin at 15h30 (Australian time), the team will have the final training session at the match venue at 19h00 on Sunday, 25 May 2014.-TDN
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Zuma set to be sworn in for second term


Johannesburg – Jacob Zuma will be sworn in for his second term as president, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday.

About 4 500 foreign and local dignitaries are expected to attend, including Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace, Botswana’s Ian Khama and Madagascar’s Hery Rajaonarimampianina.

The pomp and ceremony will include an air force flypast and a 21-gun salute. The army band has been entertaining guests at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre from 05:00, while the “cultural programme”, which is expected to include performances from Kurt Darren and DJ Vetkuk, starts at 08:00.

The formal ceremony begins at 11:00. Zuma will be sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, and is scheduled to announce his new Cabinet on Sunday.

The inauguration will be attended by heads of state and government, deputy heads, and former heads from 47 countries, but no one from the United Kingdom, Europe, or America.

Also in attendance will be Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille and Economic Freedom Fighters MP Magdalene Moonsamy.

All EFF MPs have received invitations, but it is unclear if leader Julius Malema will attend.

– SAPA