Monthly Archives: May 2014

Kinetic: Sales And Marketing Internship


Kinetic is offering a full-time internship in Sales and Marketing. This internship is a great opportunity for experience and possible permanent employment.

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Are you looking for real-life marketing and sales experience that contributes to bottom-line results? Prove your value as a future leader with this full-time internship, with an opportunity for permanent employment after four months.

Location: Cape Town

Ref.NO: BIZ-INTERN2014

Job Requirements: Qualification

A three year (or working towards) degree / higher national diploma from a reputable university / college in Sales or Marketing

Requirements :

Recent graduate
CV
Academic Transcripts and ID Copies
Responsibilities :

Direct marketing to C-Suite executives who represent the largest organizations in Africa
Selling top end packages to the biggest brands in the IT and Telecoms sectors – packages range from 100k to 1.2 Million (ZAR)
To identify relevant opportunities and maximize sales for the conference portfolio.

To complete the required level of sales activity in order to meet or exceed targets.

To build relationships with potential sponsors including short and long-term prospects.
To maintain ongoing relationships with sponsors including managing the involvement of the sponsors in the build up to, and during events.

To ensure that all data entry onto systems and databases is maintained to exacting standards.

To ensure regular and on-going communication with the sales manager.
To work co-operatively with other departments, particularly conference production and logistics staff and marketing team.

Competencies :

A desire to start a successful career in sales and marketing
Individuals who are self-motivated, independent and persistent
People with positive attitudes who are open to feedback
Interns who can develop rapport, influence others and maintain strong working relationship
Strong administrative skills with strong attention detail
High level of energy and commitment to reaching goals
Strong sense of professionalism with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong IT skills with knowledge of how to use data bases and Internet search function
Interest in a career in sales and marketing and market research
Overarching desire to become an integral part in the sales and / or marketing team of the top IT conference company in Africa
Dynamic, highly presentable person who is forward thinking, motivated and driven to succeed

How To Apply

Job Category: Marketing
Job Type: Internship
Company Name: Kinetic
Company Location: Cape Town
Send CV to: gregj@kineticevents.net

Family perish in a fatal accident


By Obakeng Maje
Delportshoop- Police are investigating a culpable homicide and drunk and driving after an accident took place 5km outside Delportshoop on the R31 road on Friday at approximately 19:45.

“It is alleged that the Silver Double Cab Bakkie traveling with two families veered off the road and rolled several times. Four persons known as Klaas Letlhaku,40, Leticia Letlhaku,34, Kago Letlhaku,11, and Orakile Letlhaku,1, died” Lieutenant Sergio Kock said.

Kock said ambulances transported the driver and 10 other persons to Barkly West Hospital for medical treatment.

“It is alleged that the families were en route from Kathu to Barkly West for a wedding” he said.

The exact cause for the accident is still under investigation. All information can be forwarded to Det WO Mick Mocwane at 082 448 4850.

The investigations continue.-TDN
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Fraud case against new MP


New ANC MP Patrick Mabilo is being investigated for fraud, the Hawks said on Thursday.

“We have a fraud case to do with his credit card,” spokesman Paul Ramaloko said.

“Investigations are still ongoing.”

He said the case was opened in 2012 against Mabilo, a former Northern Cape transport, safety and liaison MEC.

Ramaloko could not give more detail.

According to City Press online, Mabilo had racked up a bill of close to R200,000 in 2012/13 and had not been able to provide the necessary documents to prove his expenditure.

Mabilo was number one on the African National Congress’s Northern Cape’s list of candidate nominations for the National Assembly.

He was sworn in as an MP on Wednesday at the first sitting of the fifth democratic Parliament.

– Sapa

EX WANTS A PIECE OF KENNETH MASHABA


Kenneth Mashaba’s previous marriage is haunting him!

In February the actor announced in Sunday Sun that he was making a BIG comeback.
Since then, he claims that everybody wants a piece of him – including his ex-wife, Ntombifuthi Mashinini.
 
The hard, ruthless businessman of Generations is played by Seputla Sebogodi (53).
He wed Ntombifuthi but things went sour and they called it quits 10 years ago.
For more http://www.dailysun.mobi

KELLY’S GORGEOUS THINGO!


AFRO-POP singer Kelly Khumalo is going public with her gorgeous baby girl and her love for Orlando Pirates star Senzo Meyiwa.

In a tell-all chat with True Love magazine – which will hit the shelves tomorrow – Kelly opens her heart. She speaks highly of baby Thingo and daddy Senzo. When asked if she had any hope for a future with Senzo, she said: “I know I’m going through a rough time, but one thing I know is that I love him. I don’t know what will happen tomorrow.

“Things happen and sometimes we need to make hard decisions,” said Kelly.
She also revealed that she didn’t have any baby fat during her pregnancy even though she ate a lot. She told True Love: “Thingo weighed 2,9kg at birth and the last time we went to the doctor, she weighed 4,23kg.
For more http://www.dailysun.mobi

High Praise For Chiefs’ Cele


A bright future is predicted for Philani Cele.

Kaizer Chiefs Philani Cele
Kaizer Chiefs youth development product, Philani Cele, has  received high praise for some of his natural ability and rich potential. The 22-year-old was promoted to Chiefs’ first team squad in November last year after impressing under Donald Khuse in the development ranks.
He went on to make his official PSL debut when he got some game time against University of Pretoria in December. The rising star is yet to become a regular member of the club’s first 11, however it appears he has a bright future at professional level.
For more http://www.soccerladuma.co.za 

No agreement in platinum strike


Cape Town – No agreement has yet been reached with striking platinum mineworkers, their employers said in a joint statement.

“Contrary to some media reports, no agreement has yet been reached,” Anglo American Platinum, Impala Platinum and Lonmin said in a statement on Friday night.

The companies confirmed that the Labour Court continued to broker mediation between themselves and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu).

“The producers reaffirm their commitment to finding a common commitment to endeavour to resolve this dispute.”

Members of Amcu at the companies went on strike on 23 January demanding a basic salary of R12 500 per month. They rejected the companies’ offer that would bring their cash remuneration to R12 500 by July 2017.
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Ex-Agang spokesperson takes party to CCMA


Cape Town – Former Agang SA spokesperson Thabo Leshilo is taking the party to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration after it apparently failed to pay him his December Salary, the Saturday Star reported.

Leshilo was fired by party leader Mamphela Ramphele earlier this year and told the newspaper his financial situation was “very bad” because he had not received his salary or expenses he incurred while on the job.

He had defaulted on payments for his house, school fees and had his cellphone suspended.

“People cannot reach me because that was my personal cellphone and we never got cellphone allowances,” he was quoted as saying.

“I am struggling to pay my bond and I have not paid my electricity, which could be cut off soon.”

Agang chairperson Mike Tshishonga told the newspaper he had been made aware of the CCMA application but that party Chief Operations Officer Andrew Gasnolar was dealing with the situation.

The party’s current spokesperson Mark Peach told Sapa he had not received any information about Leshilo’s situation and would need to revert to the human resources department.

He said he would have more information on Monday.
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Amajita wary of Ethiopia


Johannesburg- The Ethiopian U20 Men’s National Team believes they have what it takes to reverse the result from the first leg against hosts Amajita in the second round second leg of the 2015 Africa Youth Championship qualifier.

The clash will be played on Sunday, 25 May 2014 at the Dobsonville Stadium. Kickoff is at 15h00.

Ethiopia lost their home leg 2-0 in Addis Ababa a fortnight ago.

“My boys played well in that match and it was unfortunate we lost due to our mistakes, but this is football – I believe they have what it takes to turn the tables and win. We were able to rectify our mistakes from the first leg, now I believe we are ready,” said Wenedemagne Kebede, Ethiopia U20 head coach.

“Playing at home is difficult, but playing away is easier that is why I am confident we will do well. In the first round we faced the Seychelles and we played our best football when we played away, and this does not in any way mean that South Africa is a bad team, but I have confidence in my players. I have seen how South Africa plays and I will implement some changes that will see us win the match. The first leg is behind us, this is a new match.”

Siyanda Ngubo and Tsepo Chaine scored South Africa’s goals in the first leg.

Amajita held their final training session at the Dobsonville Stadium shortly after Ethiopia on Saturday evening.

“We have had good preparations this week and managed to get in a lot of work done in the last few days. Time for talking is over and now it’s up to the boys to go and finish the job.

“Even though we have a lead and know how Ethiopia plays, we still have to work hard and get a win. But I am confident the players will continue from where we left off in Addis Ababa, I believe we will be smiling at the end of the day,” said South Africa U20 head coach Shakes Mashaba.

The overall winners in this match will meet Cameroon – on a home and away basis – in the third and final round of the qualifiers.

The victorious nation will qualify for the 19th edition of the African Youth Championships which will be held in Senegal from 8 – 22 March in 2015.

The semi-finalists at the AYC will represent Africa at the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup tournament in New Zealand.-TDN
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Nigeria: Boko Haram razes houses, kills 28


Maiduguri – Suspected Islamist Boko Haram gunmen rampaged through three villages in northern Nigeria, killing 28 people and burning houses to the ground in a pattern of violence that has become almost a daily occurrence, according to police and witnesses.

All three attacks happened on Thursday in remote parts of Borno state, the epicentre of Boko Haram’s increasingly bloody struggle for an Islamic kingdom in religiously mixed Nigeria.

One took place right next to Chibok, by the Cameroon border, from where more than 200 school girls were abducted last month.

The most deadly was in the town of Kerenua, near the Niger border. Scores of militants opened fire on residents, killing 20 of them, and burned houses, a police source said.

Since the girls’ abduction on 14 April, at least 450 civilians have been killed by the group, according to a Reuters count.

A spate of bombings across north and central Nigeria has killed hundreds, including two in the capital Abuja and one in the central city of Jos on Tuesday that killed 118 people.

The source said some phone signals to the militants had been tracked to Niger itself, suggesting they may have been directed from there. Dozens had been wounded by bullets, he said.

Regional security

Another attack occurred in a small village of Kubur Viu, a few kilometres away from Chibok, resident Simeon Yhana said.

The police source concurred with the attack and toll.

“They killed five people. This place is right next to Chibok. The military is supposed to be protecting this area but we fear these people [Boko Haram] are coming back,” Yhana said.

Militants shot dead three other people during an attack on the village of Kimba, the police source said.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was in South Africa on Saturday, his office said, to discuss ways of tackling Islamist militancy across the continent with African heads of state.

Nigeria and its neighbours say Boko Haram – which has killed thousands during its five-year-old insurgency in Africa’s top oil producer – now threatens the security of the whole region.

The insurgents initially attacked mostly security forces and government officials after they launched their uprising in northeast Borno state’s capital Maiduguri in 2009. When Jonathan ordered an offensive a year ago to flush them out, civilians formed vigilante groups to help out – making them targets too.

Nigeria accepted help from the United States, Britain, France and China last week and around 80 US troops were arriving in Chad to start a mission to try to free the girls, who remain in captivity.
Reuters