PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma has admitted that the majority of Mzansi’s people still lived in abject poverty.

Delivering the party’s traditional annual 8 January statement, Zuma painted a picture that was contrary to his usual “good story to tell” about the first 20 years of democracy.

“We must not be blind to thereality that many of our people still live in abject poverty and have littleaccess to government services,” said Zuma in his address to an almost- packed Cape Town stadium.

“We must continue to improve their lives.”

Zuma said people were living in poverty because of a lack of jobs, and committed the ruling party to working hard to achieve radical economic transformation.

He said the economy was beingderacialised, and the ANC was taking steps to enhance its developmental role and create an environment more conducive to economic transformation.

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KAIZER Chiefs Team manager Bobby Motaung is adamant that Amakhosi captain Itumeleng Khune will stay in Naturena.

Motaung poured cold water on speculation that the Bafana Bafana shot-stopper is on the verge of joining rivals Orlando Pirates with Mamelodi Sundowns also keen on his signature.

He said: “We’ll meet Khune’s agent soon to discuss a new contract.

“There is no rush, we are not under pressure because he’s still a Kaizer Chiefs captain. He is in our plans and that’s why he has been included in our CAF Confederations Cup squad.”

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Festive season makes Boity’s booty shrink

BOOTYLICIOUS TV personality Boity Thulo is not happy with her “shrinking” butt!

The sexy actress was overheard telling a friend at an event in Jozi she thinks her booty is shrinking.

This revelation comes as a surprise, since Boity’s Marie Claire naked shoot exposed her firm booty, which caused an Internet uproar and elevated her public profile to even greater heights.

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KAIZER Chiefs boss Bobby Motaung is angry.

He said that after they protected striker Kingston Nkhatha, he still went behind their backs to sign a pre-contract with SuperSport United!

Motaung was shocked when he found out via a football website that Nkhatha had signed with the Tshwane outfit.

Nkhatha will join “Matsatsantsa A Pitori” on 1 July, as his contract with Amakhosi expires on 30 June.

Said Motaung: “If someone wants to go to another club he should come forward.

“If he was clear with us we could have discussed this matter and ensured he joined them outright. But players don’t talk about these things, and I also found out on the website.”

Added Motaung: “In Europe, Steven Gerrard (Liverpool captain) came out and made it clear that he was leaving.

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ANC members stripping and beating Democratic Alliance member in Cape Town. This was after party fever on the streets of CT. The main reason was that the DA member was passing through the street were they were chanting with songs, so they claim he disrespected them by passing near them wearing DA regalia and he suppose to use different street.

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Johannesburg – A man was killed and eight others were injured when a bakkie they were travelling in was hit by a bus in Lehae, near Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, paramedics said on Saturday.

The man’s body was found on the side of Primrose drive. He had succumbed to his injuries, ER24 spokesman Russel Meiring said.

“It is believed the man was ejected from the bakkie in the collision.”

The driver of the bus apparently lost control of his vehicle, causing it to rear-end the bakkie. He then fled the scene.

The deceased and the eight others were all travelling in the bakkie, Meiring said.

The injured were treated on the scene before being taken to Baragwanath hospital for further treatment.

The cause of the accident was unclear.

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Johannesburg- The South African Men’s Under-17 team, Amajimbos played to a 1-1 draw against the Junior Chipolopolo at the Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka Zambia.

The Zambians put South Africa under a lot of pressure in the first 20 minutes but failed to find the back of the net.

Amajimbos opened the scoring with a beautiful header from Liam Jordan following a well-taken a corner kick. The South Africans kept the Zambians on the back foot with speedy runs from the midfield. Eventually found themselves vulnerable at the back allowing the Zambians an opportunity to equalize with a long range shot from Patson Daka.

In the second half the Junior Chipolopolo pressed hard on the South Africans but yet again their finishing disappointed. The match ended level and Amajimbos coach Molefi Ntseki said he was happy with the output on the day.

“We are on track with our preparations for Niger,” said Ntseki. “We only had 14 players to choose from today as many are nursing minor injuries, and I am impressed with the boys’ performance. Yes there is still a long way to go before they boys understand what I want from them, but today was very encouraging.”

Ntseki added; “We are very glad that Zambia agreed to play us today, for many of the boys they have now seen what will be expected of them at the CAF 2015 African Youth Championships, and as small as they are we have a way of dealing with the physical aspect of the opponent like we did today.”

Amajimbos will return to South Africa on Sunday afternoon to continue their preparations for the 2015 AYC. Then they will travel to Abuja, Nigeria for a friendly next Saturday 17 January 2015.

-TDN

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Johannesburg – EFF leader Julius Malema has warned that his party will disrupt President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address, if the leader does not appear before Parliament for a question and answer session, the City Press reported on Sunday.

Malema sent a two-page letter to Parliamentary Speaker Baleka Mbete requesting that a special sitting of the National Assembly be held before the opening of Parliament on February 12.

Malema wanted Zuma to conclude a previous question and answer session that was aborted five months ago following disruptions.

“Please note that failure to accomodate our request will give us no other option but to insist that President Jacob Zuma answer the questions (during) the state of the nation address,” said Malema in the statement.

On August 21 last year, pandemonium broke out when EFF MPs banged on their desks and chanted “Pay Back the Money”, Ä in relation to the Nkandla controversy – disrupting Zuma’s replies to questions.

At the time, many opposition parties expressed disatisfaction with how Zuma had answered questions related to the R246 million spent on security upgrades to his private Nkandla residence in KwaZulu-Natal.

In December, the High Court in Cape Town, however, lifted sanctions against 20 suspended EFF MPs that had been imposed following the incident.

Mbete’s spokeswoman Mandlakazi Sicgawu confirmed to the newspaper that the letter had been received and said it was receiving attention.

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Johannesburg – Bafana Bafana produced an inspired performance in the second half to earn a 1-1 draw against Cameroon in the Gabonese capital of Libreville as they continue preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations 2015.

Cameroon were quick off the blocks in the first and almost grabbed the opening goal shortly after kick-off but Brilliant Khuzwayo was on the mark to smother the danger.

The Indomitable Lions were then awarded a free-kick just on the edge of the box and Vincent Aboubacar fired Cameroon into the lead on the 7^th minute with a great strike that gave goalkeeper Khuzhwayo no chance.

The Cameroonians used their physique to their advantage as they bullied Bafana Bafana off the ball but the second half was completely different ball game altogether as the South Africans used their speed and skill to great effect.

There was a bit of scare for Bafana Bafana in the first half as Andile Jali was stretched off with an injury but the tenacious midfielder shrugged the setback off and was soon back on the field.

Bafana Bafana came close to grabbing the equaliser seven minutes before the break but Parker’s effort went just wide as the Cameroonians held on for a slender first half lead.

It was a much improved display by Bafana Bafana in the second half as they started probing the Cameroon defence. A brilliant run down the right ended with Matlaba’s fine strike fisted away by the Cameroon keeper on 56 minutes. Then Jali saw his thumping shot cleared for a corner.

But with Bafana Bafana buzzing, it was just a question of time before they found that elusive equaliser.

Sibusiso Vilakazi proved to be an inspired substitute as he brought Bafana Bafana back on level terms on the 77^th minute. If the Cameroon goal was brilliant, well Vilakazi’s effort was simply outstanding as he beat the Cameroon defence before planting the ball into the net.

It could have been advantage Bafana Bafana moments later following a great run by Phala on the left but his cross into the box could not find a yellow Bafana Bafana shirt.

The match was part of preparations for the CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea 2015 tournament which starts from 17 January to 8 February. It also afforded the Bafana Bafana technical staff the opportunity to try out new combinations. Mashaba made six changes to the squad that defeated Zambia 1-0 on 4 January at Orlando Stadium.

Khuzwayo was in the starting line-up ahead of Darren Keet in goals while the coaches only made one change at the back with Eric Mathoho rested and Thulani Hlatshwayo given the run alongside Rivaldo Coetzee, Anele Ngcongca and Thabo Matlaba.

Andile Jali and Dean Furman, who was appointed captain for this match, made their return to the starting line-up after missing out due to injury and club commitments respectively. Themba Zwane replaced Mandla Masango while Oupa Manyisa was the only player who retained his place in the middle of the park.

Tokelo Rantie spearheaded the Bafana Bafana attack alongside Bernard Parker, who came on for Bongani Ndulula.

Bafana Bafana will continue their preparations for the AFCON 2015 with another friendly match against Mali on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Darren Keet has been given leave of absence from the Bafana Bafana camp to be with his wife, who is expecting their first child. He left for Belgium after the match against Cameroon and will return to camp on Monday, 12 January.

Also leaving the Bafana Bafana camp is Patrick Phungwayo due to injury and his replacement will be named in due course.

South Africa: Brilliant Khuzwayo (GK), Anele Ngcongca, Thabo Matlaba, Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Dean Furman, Andile Jali, Oupa Manyisa, Themba Zwane, Tokelo Rantie, Bernard Parker

Subs: Jackson Mabokgwane (GK), Darren Keet (GK), Eric Mathoho, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Mandla Masango, Thuso Phala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Bongani Zungu, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Bongani Ndulula.

Withdrawn from squad due to injury: Patrick Phungwayo

Cameroon: 16-Fabrice Ondoa, 12-Henri Bedimo, 21-Aurelien Chedjou, 9-Franck Bagnack , 5-Jerome Guihoata, 14-Georges Mandjeck, 4-Raoul Loe, 7-Clinton N’die, 15-Francis Etoundi, 11-Edgar Salli, 10-Vincent Aboubacar.

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