Another man killed at initiation school in North West


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By Reginald Kanyane

Atamelang- A 44 year-old man was allegedly killed at an initiation school in Lokaleng Section, near Kraaipan, says North West police.

According to captain Pelonomi Makau, the atrocity took place a week ago at Kraaipan village near Mahikeng after a man was abducted by the children of the initiation school owner. Even though the cause of the argument between the man and his assassinants  is unknown yet, it is alleged that an argument ensued between the men and the deceased.

“A case of murder was opened by North West police after a 44 year-old man was kidnapped and killed at initiation school in Kraaipan village, near Mahikeng. No one has been arrested yet and a case was opened while investigations continue” Makau said.

-TDN

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Paralympian denied access at nightspot


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Durban – A wheelcair-bound paralympian, who was denied access to a packed nightclub’s dance floor because the manager felt other patrons might trip over him, has accused the venue of discrimination.

Justin Govender, 36, who represented South Africa in basketball,

said he was “shattered” on Saturday evening when bouncers at the Cuba Lounge at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban denied him access. This was despite his being allowed in on previous occasions, he said.

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Zuma in Tanzania for peace talks


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JOHANNESBURG – President Jacob Zuma on Sunday arrived in Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania ahead of peace talks with Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, his office said.

Zuma was scheduled to hold talks with Kikwete on Monday, said spokesman Mac Maharaj.

“After the meeting with President Kikwete tomorrow, President Zuma will proceed to Kampala, Uganda, for talks with President Yoweri Museveni,” said Maharaj.

The consultations and discussions with the two presidents were a follow up to the visit to South Africa recently by President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan.

The visits were aimed at taking forward the peace process in South Sudan.

Environment Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa would be the acting president until Zuma returns.

– Sapa