Moruleng- As congratulatory messages continue to pour in following Platinum Stars’ win over Mpumalanga Black Aces in the finals of the inaugural Bokone Bophirima Maize Triangle Challenge, Premier SOR Mahumapelo has extended his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the Bokone Bophirima Provincial Government to Team Platinum Stars for their outstanding and entertaining soccer performance. Participating in this one-day tournament which was held at Moruleng Stadium on Saturday, were Bloemfontein Celtics, Mpumalanga Black Aces, Platinum Stars and Township Rollers from Botswana.

Thanking all teams for participating in this tournament which seeks to give meaning to the vision to rebrand, reposition and renew the Province and bolstering local economic activities, Premier Mahumapelo commended them for playing with great focus, dedication and artistry, thereby entertaining fans who came in numbers to watch the games.

Premier Mahumapelo says Platinum Stars’ comeback during its semi-final clash against Township Rollers and its remarkable victory in the tournament finals is a clear manifestation of the successes the team can achieve if Bokone Bophirima residents could come together and devote their collective energies to supporting the team.

“Platinum Stars’ win justifies the Provincial Government’s confidence in the team, and we encourage all Bokone Bophirima residents to rally behind the team and be its loyal supporters”, said Premier Mahumapelo adding that the Provincial Government was pleased to see thousands of residents from across the three Provinces and Botswana supporting this initiative and showing their pride in the beautiful game of soccer.

Platinum Stars snatched gold medals and the coveted Maize Cup after beating Township Rollers 5-4 on penalties, and advancing to the finals during which match they defeated Mpumalanga Black Aces 1-0.
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Three people were injured, one critically so, after a gas heater exploded at a residence in Kameeldrift this afternoon at around 12h24. The exact cause for the explosion is still s a subject that will have to be investigated.

Netcare 911 paramedics arrived at the scene and found an adult female and two children that had sustained severe burns, the female was in a critical condition while the children  was in a serious condition.

“After the patients were stabilised at the scene by advanced life support paramedics, they airlifted the critically injured patient with the Netcare helicopter while the two children were transported by ambulance to a specialised facility for the care that they required,” Netcare 911 Chris Botha said.
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BY OBAKENG MAJE
Two pedestrians were left with multiple injuries when a vehicle collided with them on the Rysmierbult Road near Ventersdorp last night.

Paramedics that arrived on the scene found one of the pedestrians in a critical condition with a severe injury to one of his legs.

ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak said the second pedestrian sustained several other injuries.

“Both pedestrians were stabilised on the scene before they were transported to Potchefstroom Provincial hospital for further treatment. One of the pedestrians was transported by the local provincial services,” Vermaak said.

The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the collision.

Local authorities attended the incident.
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