Daily Archives: May 26, 2014

Two nabbed over copper theft in Kimberley


By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- Two men aged 53 and 17 are behind bars after the Kimberley police found them in possession of stolen copper cables weighing 30kg to the value of R2000.

The suspects were arrested this morning during routine crime prevention stop and search around town and around the local scrap yards.

“A 17-year-old boy was arrested after the police received as tipped off information about a man who hitch-hiked from Hopetown to Kimberley carrying a heavily loaded bag with copper, while a 53-year-old man was arrested at the nearby local scrapyard” lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said.

The suspects are due to appear before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court tomorrow on charges of possession of copper cable.-TDN
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SAPS ENHANCES COMMUNITY RELATIONS THROUGH MUSIC


By Obakeng Maje
The police in the Northern Cape supported the Community Outreach Framework and the Safer Schools Programme when they inter-acted and reached out to approximately 3470 leaners at six(6) schools, senior citizens and community members in the Upington and Kakamas clusters over a period of 4 days which commenced on 20 May 2014 and concluded on 23 May 2014.

“The focus of the school and community visits was to reach out and improve relationships with the community and also to strengthen the Safer Schools programme. The intention was also to enhance police-community relationships by mobilising the general community to participate in crime prevention initiatives and to educate the learners about crime and criminality through music” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.

The learners were addressed by various SAPS speakers and one of the topics was the Prohibition of the Dangerous Weapons Act 2013, Act No 15 of 2013. The SAPS Provincial Band also entertained senior citizens at the Vlytige Senior Citizens Club in Rosedale.

The band was accompanied by the cluster commander of the Upington cluster, Brigadier Paul Cengani as well as Colonel Marie Cengani, the Kakamas Cluster Commander.

The local Community Policing Forum Chairpersons also accompanied the provincial delegation which consisted of members from Provincial Corporate Communication and Provincial Visible Policing.

“Through Project Harmony , the South African Police Service will continue to build harmonious relationships with the communities we serve by fighting crime through music” Kock concludes.-TDN
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Bafana coach eyeing ACN qualifiers


By Kgatliso Ramose
Sydney- While many wrote his obituary,Bafana Bafana head coach set sight on African Cup of Nation qualifying games now. This came after Bafana played one all draw to Australia.

“I now hope to take this momentum to New Zealand and if they produce the same form we will enter the African Cup of Nation qualifier on a high. I have a massive belief in this squad. The players have the right attitude,are talented and they know what they want” he said at the post match interview.

Igesund said the secret behind the team’s performance was hard work.

“They are prepared to die for one another and are prepared to run their socks out. Once you have positive team,half the job is done” he added.

Ayanda Patosi who scored the only goal for Bafana echo the same sentiment.

“This was not about me. It was a team work and we need to build from this encounter. I have always said there is a massive talent in the country. No one is guranteed a place in the team. Any person selected should play his part” said Patosi.

Gordon Igesund is the first Bafana Bafana coach to be given the mandate contract and he failed to reach it. The last straw came when he failed to make it to the final of CHAN which was held in the country earlier this year.

Going to this tour was not easy for Igesund as many “key players” pulled out of the squad on the 11th hour siting injuries and exhaustion.

He was forced to take the squad which many calls it Plan C.

Bafana Bafana leave for New Zealand on Tuesday morning for a date with the Islanders on friday night.-TDN
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North West newly-elected MECs to be sworn in


By Obakeng Maje
Mahikeng- The Premier elect for the North West Province, Supra Mahumapelo is to be sworn into office by Judge President of the North West High Court, Honourable Justice Monica Leeuw in the Provincial Legislature Chamber Tuesday.

The swearing in of the Premier to commence at 11:00 is to be followed by swearing in of new members of the Provincial Executive Council to be announced by Premier Mahumapelo.

“The swearing in of new MEC’s to be delegated functions to perform on behalf of the Premier in respective portfolios will bring to an end the term of members of the executive council who served under the Modise administration” Provincial spokesperson Lesiba Kgwele said.

Admission to the event which is open to the public will be on a first come basis.-TDN
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A missing RnB singer re-surfaces after attack


By Kgatliso Ramose
Johannesburg- The missing RnB singer Teepee has been found and was roughed a little bit.

“He surfaced this morning,apparently he got attacked in Ormonde, near Mayfair. The reason for his attack is unknown” Sean Pages told Taung DailyNews.

“He’ll be pressing charges on the dudes. Apparently there’s a footage of them smashing his car windows” he elaborated.

Teepee was reported missing last night by Sean Pages on twitter and #BringBackOurTeepee hash tag was immediately introduced.

Teepee took on twitter to assure his fans that he is fine earlier today.

Taung DailyNews tried to get in touch with Teepee, but unfortunately he failed to reply our email.-TDN
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Bafana in a stalemate


By Obakeng Maje
Sydney- The international friendly game between South Africa and Australia started like a house on fire as the host attacked from the onset.

Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa was called on to make few saves as the Australian forwards raided Bafana defence constantly.

Australian striker Millgan forced a corner-kick after some tussle in the 18 areas.

Bafana midfielder Ayanda Patosi orchestrated a move with Thulani Serero that was the only feasible attempt and resulted into a goal.

Belgian-based player carries the hopes of Bafana Bafana as he constantly maneuvers his way into Australia’s goals.

Orlando Pirates and Bafana goalie Meyiwa did well to block Oar’s attempt.

Few minutes after the goal, Australia showed more delicacy and launched attack on Bafana.

Cahill’s header which was not well scrutinized by Meyiwa resulted into a goal after Kaizer Chiefs defender Eric Mathoho failed to clear the ball.

Bafana coach Gordon Igesund made some changes few minutes after the interval by bringing on Bongani Zungu for Supersport midfielder Thuso Phala.

Bafana’s midfielder Thulani Serero was the star of the day as he was a thorn in Australian defence.

Igesund re-shuffles his arsenals by bringing in Siphelele Mthembu for Tokelo Rantie.

Australia made two changes to try and turn those attempts into goals and striker Cahill was substituted.

Bafana international midfielder Ayanda Patosi who scored his first goal in his first international game was unfortunately forced to be substituted owed to an injury. Igesund replaced him with Themba Zwane to keep things afloat.
Australia made another change after seeing that their attempts to win the match are going up in smoke. They brought their sensational striker Dario Vidosovic for Oar.

Bafana defence played with more euphony after they blocked every attempt made by Australians.

The pace of the game dropped and buoyed Bafana defence led by Sundowns Thabo Nthete were not in a giving mood.

Kaizer Chiefs midfield Reneilwe Letsholenyane unbelievably missed many opportunities that could have put Bafana on a driving seat, but he opted to shift the responsibility.

Bafana defender Anele Ngconca was cautioned for bringing Australian striker Vidosovic down.

The Socceroo coach substituted Luckie and brought Kennedy to shake thing up little bit.
Australians snarled at Bafana, but their fags could not scare away Bafana as they kept everything under control.

Holland-based player Thulani Serero made way only four minutes before full-time.

Australians could not put a smile on their more than 50 000 fans before they depart to Brazil 2014 World Cup where they will take part.

Bafana held their own against the Socceroos and the match ended in a stalemate and proved those with ‘spurious claims’ wrong. Many touted Bafana as Bafana Bafarce and were made to eat a humble pie.-TDN
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Eighth Krejcir ‘hitman’ arrested


JOHANNESBURG – The special multi–disciplinary team set up by to investigate cases involving Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir has arrested an eighth suspect in connection with an alleged plot to kill forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan and crime intelligence officer Colonel Nkosana ‘Killer’ Ximba.
The pair were investigating Krejcir.
The suspect is scheduled to appear in the Alexandra Magistrates Court this morning on charges of conspiracy to commit murder.
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Nene Twitter account is fake, warns department


Johannesburg – The National Treasury on Monday warned of a fake Twitter account claiming to be that of newly appointed Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene.

“Minister Nene does not have a twitter account,” spokesperson Zwikhodo Netshituni said in a statement.

“…The twitter account with a handle @NhlanhlaNeneZA is counterfeit.” The account with 3 603 followers has tweeted 17 times and has a picture of Nene on its profile.

The latest tweet says: “This woman, @ThuliMadonsela3, immensely inspires me. As Time magazine said, she’s an example of what an African civil servant ought to be.”
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Rand softer as analysts ponder new cabinet


Johannesburg – The rand weakened slightly against the US dollar on Monday, opening the week on the back foot as investors analysed President Jacob Zuma’s new cabinet and ahead of expected weaker economic growth data in the next session.

Zuma announced his new team for his second five-year term on Sunday, appointing former deputy finance minister Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister, while Pravin Gordhan moved to handle local government.

“The local cabinet is mostly business as usual but is less business-friendly than the market expected – or at least hoped,” John Cairns, technical strategist at Rand Merchant Bank wrote to clients.

Rand trading was expected to be lacklustre as the United States and Britain were away for national holidays, dealers said.

At 08:48 the rand was down 0.2% to R10.3240 to the dollar, off a R10.3040 close in New York on Friday.

“With the US and UK enjoying a long weekend, we are settling for near-term extension of the recent consolidation in dollar rand,” said Judy Padayachee, technical strategist at Barclays Africa.

“We continue to watch the 10.27 and 10.45 levels into month-end to provide direction,” Padayachee added.

Economists have forecast data on Tuesday to show quarter-on-quarter GDP to fell 0.1%, from 3.8% growth in the fourth quarter of last year.

Yields on government bonds held steady at 8.05% on the benchmark 2026 issue and at 6.55% on the 2015 note.-Reuters

Malema granted sequestration reprieve


Pretoria – Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has reached a settlement agreement with the SA Revenue Service (Sars), the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria heard on Monday.

“Overnight… Mr Malema entered into a conditional compromise agreement [with Sars],” Nic Maritz, for Sars, told the court.
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