Johannesburg – Gauteng police on Saturday offered a R50 000 reward for information about a Lenasia man linked to the murder of another man earlier this month.

Koobendran Moodley, travelling in a Silver Nissan Navara, allegedly shot and killed another motorist in a Silver VW Polo and injured the passenger along Starling street in Lenasia South extension one on 6 July, Warrant Officer Kay Makhubela said.

Moodley then fled the scene and police were still looking for him.

Two weeks ago, a witness reportedly told The New Age that Moodley went to a tavern on the day, got into a fight with patrons and was forced to leave.

He was then involved in a car accident, but did not stop to exchange details.

The driver of the car he crashed into followed him home where an argument ensued, during which the driver was shot dead and others were injured.

Gauteng correctional services spokesperson Ofentse Morwane confirmed to the newspaper that Moodley was out on R1 500 bail after being arrested for theft.

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Soweto – Orlando Pirates were crowned Carling Black Label Cup champions after they defeated staunch rivals Kaizer Chiefs 6-5 on penalties after the match ended goalless at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

As it happened: Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates

After 90 minutes of play, the match went straight into an enthralling penalty shootout. It was midfielder Thabo Matlaba’s spot kick that clinched victory for the Buccaneers after the teams took 18 nail-biting penalty kicks.

Pirates have the edge over their Soweto neighbours in the cup competition, having won three of the four cup games.

During the match, Chiefs’ midfielder George Maluleka missed a penalty in the 66th minute after it was rightfully awarded by referee Victor Gomes.

This was after Pirates defender Rooi Mahamutsa fouled winger George Lebese in the penalty box.

With the 90,000-seater stadium packed to capacity with an expectant crowd, the stage was set for the players to deliver an exciting contest, which however ended goalless.

It was the fourth edition of the pre-season cup concept which allows fans to vote for their preferred starting teams.

In the cup’s first year in 2011, Pirates were victorious with a 5-4 penalty win after a goalless draw. They retained the title the following year, winning 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Chiefs hoisted the trophy for the first time last year after a 1-0 win courtesy of a goal from mercurial striker Lehlohonolo Majoro, who has since joined Pirates and started the match against his former teammates.

Majoro had a futile spell in front of goal as his every touch of the ball was thwarted by Tefu Mashamaite and Eric Mathoho in the Chiefs central defence.

It was initially thought that Majoro would provide his new employers with an advantage against his former side.

Chiefs, likewise, had a new striker in Katlego Mphela spearheading the attack. However, the former Mamelodi Sundowns’ sharpshooter had a torrid match and never looked like threatening the goal.

Both Majoro and Mphela were eventually substituted by Lennox Bacela and Josta Dladla respectively before the half-hour mark.

It was evident from the repetitive flow of the game both teams had yet to hit their stride after the off-season.

The match, in many ways, failed to live up to expectations and the players looked lethargic and unfit at times.

For the coaches the match may perhaps have been a preparation game for the new season, but for the fans it was a fierce duel where pride and honour were at stake.

Both sides had a number of forced substitutions after some players picked up injuries. With the new season set to begin next week, both clubs have a lot of work to do before both their campaigns kick off.

Chiefs and Pirates begin their campaigns against Mpumalanga Black Aces and SuperSport United respectively in the MTN8 next week.

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Johannesburg – The Economic Freedom Fighters is the solution to the problems facing South Africa, party leader Julius Malema said on Saturday.

“South Africa is in trouble and we are the medicine to the crisis our people are facing,” he told supporters at Thokoza Park in Soweto.

Malema was addressing supporters at the party’s one year anniversary. He said the EFF was shaking the political landscape in the country and making those in power accountable to the people.

He said the party was the only formidable opposition to the ruling party since the dawn of democracy.

“For the first time in South Africa there is an opposition. Some are even losing weight because they have to think before they open their mouth,” he said.

Malema said the party was going to change the order of proceedings in Parliament to ensure that things were done differently.

He called on EFF supporters to make sure that people respected the organisation.

He said they did not care what opposition parties in Parliament say about their ways.

“As long as our masses are happy, then we are happy,” Malema said.

He lashed out at the SABC for failing to broadcast the rally live. He called on supporters not to pay their TV license and said nothing would be done to them if they absconded from paying.

“They can’t even take you the credit bureau,” he said.

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Johannesburg – The Economic Freedom Fighters accused the SABC of withdrawing its promise to provide live coverage of the party’s one-year anniversary in Soweto on Saturday.

“The SABC had confirmed that it will cover the EFF anniversary rally live on the 24-hour news channel as well as on an SABC free channel,” national spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said in a statement.

He accused the SABC of pulling out at the “11th hour”.

SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said he was not aware of the matter.

“I was not aware that we were going to do any live coverage of [the event].”

Ndlozi said it seemed the broadcaster was only committed to events held by the African National Congress.

“The SABC is supposed to be a public broadcaster, and serve the interests of the entire citizenry equitably,” he said.

“Its major programs only cater for the ruling party.”

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The North West MEC for Finance and Enterprise Development Wendy Nelson announces the suspension of the Head of Department, Pringle Raedani with effect from 25 July 2014.

MEC Nelson said, “Raedani has been put on precautionary suspension pending investigation”.

To ensure the smooth running of the department, Deputy Director General for Sustainable Resource Management, Ndlela Kunene has been appointed as the Acting Head of Department.
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Johannesburg – South African coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba has been appointed head coach of Bafana Bafana, the South African Football Association (SAFA) have announced on Saturday.

As reported on Sport24, Mashaba was linked to the post after reports emerged slowly emerged his availability for the post.

“As we speak Shakes Mashaba is the senior national team’s coach,” SAFA president Danny Jordaan told reporters at SAFA House in Nasrec, Soweto.

“We ask for patience from the public and the media. Let us watch Shakes grow into this role.”

Mashaba, 63, replaces outgoing boss Gordon Igesund, whose contract, which runs until the end of August, has not been renewed.

The Soweto-born mentor is no stranger on the local scene, having previously held the Bafana position in 2002, before he was appointed head coach of the Swaziland national team four years later.

Saturday’s announcement means Mashaba leaves his role as national under-20 and under-23 coach.

Mashaba did not attend the SAFA announcement on Saturday because he was with the South African men’s under-20 team on a tour of West Africa.

The team was scheduled to play an international friendly against Mali in Bamako on Saturday.

Bafana Bafana coaches since 1992:

June 1992: Stanley Tshabalala
October 1992: Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba (caretaker coach, one match)
December 1992: Augusto Palacios
March 1994: Clive Barker
January 1998: Jomo Sono (interim)
March 1998: Phillipe Troussier
October 1998: Trott Moloto
October 2000: Carlos Queiroz
March 2002: Jomo Sono
August 2002: Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba
May 2003: Jomo Sono (caretaker coach, one match)
July 2003: Kenneth Kubheka (caretaker, one match)
December 2003: April ‘Styles’ Phumo
April 2004: Stuart Baxter
December 2005: Ted Dumitru
May 2006: Pitso Mosimane (caretaker coach, seven matches)
February 2007: Carlos Alberto Parreira
May 2008: Joel Santana
October 2009: Carlos Alberto Parreira
July 2010: Pitso Mosimane
June 2012: Steve Komphela (interim, two matches)
June 2012: Gordon Igesund
July 2014: Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba

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Johannesburg – The body of 4-year-old Taegrin Morris will be laid to rest on Saturday at a funeral in Johannesburg.

The little boy was killed a week ago in Reiger Park when his boy was dragged along for a few kilometres when hijackers took his parents’ car.

A memorial service held for Morris was attended by thousands of people including Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele, councillors and police officials.

His parents have thanked the country for its support, according to Eyewitness News.

No arrests have been made. News24