The image of a toddler’s lifeless body washed ashore on a Turkish beach after a migrant boat sank, has sparked horrified reaction as the tragedy of Europe’s burgeoning refugee crisis hits home.
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Three women who were sitting on the back of a bakkie have been killed after they were struck by an unidentified object, paramedics say.
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Four people have been arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography in Pretoria and Cape Town, police say.
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Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says efforts should be focused on reconciling and stabilising people around the tragedy and finding closure.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
NORTH West police are investigating a case of armed robbery after a cash-in-transit vehicle was allegedly robbed at Pudimoe on N18 on Wednesday.
Sergeant Kealeboga Molale said, the unknown suspects allegedly opened fire at the Fidelity security guards that were transporting cash to Taung ATM, and robbed them.
“A Fidelity vehicle was allegedly shot at, and the unknown suspects took undisclosed amount of money from the car. No one has been arrested yet, and investigation continues,” Molale said.
No one was injured during the robbery.
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Roberto Esquivel Cabrera says that women are afraid of him, because of his elephant walk and his penis when they finally meet.
Cabrera is not only having a sexless life but is also struggling to walk, kneel at church and also struggles to work.
He claims that his 19 inch (about 48cm) long and 10 inch wide penis is a disability.
Cabrera is, among others, hoping to be recognised by the Guinness Book of World Record for surpassing the current largest penis which was recorded at 13.5 inch.
“Look where it is, it goes far below the knees.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS in Ngaka Modiri Molema Region lauded the students who voted EFF during Students Representative Council (SRC) elections that were underway recently at North West University in Mafikeng campus.
It seems South African Students Congress (SASCO) has a mammoth hill to climb after some of its members allegedly voted for EFFSC.
EFF in Ngaka Modiri Molema congratulated EFF student Command for obtaining six seats at North West.
The party’ spokesperson in the area, Seitebogeng Nkitseng said: “EFF has managed to win the Presidency under the capable hands of Xavier ‘Benz’ Mabengwane, Deputy secretary,
Mphonyana Semanya, Gender and Welfare, Kagiso Morulane, and Public
Relations position that was scooped by Raymond Pudi.”
Nkitseng said the position of Academic Affairs was won by Moragaabuse Mabale and Themba Mnisi was elected as Residence Officer.
Nkitseng said: “Kudos goes to all our fighters who participated and did not make it, a special salutation and congratulation to you for your tenacity and
hard work. Our disqualified Legal Affairs candidate, Rebaone
Motau keeps up the good work.”
Nkitseng further said they newly elected team must not forget that the journey to economic freedom will never be an easy one. “Let’s celebrate our achievement and keep our head high. Let us on our main goal of attaining economic freedom in our lifetime.
“Our EFFSC manifesto should forever be our guide, as Frantz Fanon
stated ‘ Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its
mission, and fulfil it or betray,” she said.
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BY REGNALD KANYANE
SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan has congratulated the City of Durban for winning the right to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The historic announcement was made in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday morning triggering widespread celebrations from people of all walks of life across the country.
“Hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games once again affirms the international community’s total trust in South Africa being the destination of choice when it comes to hosting world class events.
“To SASCOC President, Gideon Sam and the City of Durban, I would like to say well done for putting South Africa on global map once again through this prestigious event,” said Dr Jordaan.
The SAFA President said after the historic 2010 FIFA World Cup which was ranked the best FIFA World Cup ever, South Africa had become a global focal point when it comes to hosting major events.
“By hosting such events, the country can position itself as a tourist hub, create jobs for its citizens and in general create better quality of life for its people.
“This is the first time an African city hosts the Commonwealth Games and South Africa as a young democracy continues to create history,” he added.
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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Bafana Bafana midfielder Thulani Serero has been declared fit to train and travel with the team.
South Africa faces Mauritania on Saturday, 5 September in Nouakchott, Mauritania in a CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations Gabon 2017 qualifier.
Serero was called up for national team duty and his club had said he was recovering from an injury – the Bafana Bafana medical team assessed him this morning and found him ready to be part of the squad.
He trained with his compatriots, completed the session and showed no signs of pain.
The session was moved to Sturrock grounds at Wits after the UJ grounds were found to be waterlogged.
“Serero is fine, pain free and was able to complete the training session so we are happy with the results. He is ready to travel with the team. He had an ankle injury which he was recovering from hence the team sent us the scan and the report that had an injury, but he is good to go after we checked him,” said Bafana Bafana medico Dr Thulani Hlatshwayo.
Serero arrived in camp on Tuesday night alongside Germany-based Daylon Claasen, bringing the number of players in camp to 24. Only Kaizer Chiefs left back Tsepo Masilela hasn’t reported for national team duty after his club informed Bafana Bafana that he was injured.
“We had requested that he also come in for medical assessment, just like Serero, but the status quo with Masilela remains the same from yesterday – he has not yet arrived in camp and the issue has been reported to the Association so they can deal with it administratively because it is now out of our hands. And that’s where we are at the moment,” added Dr Ngwenya.
Mzikayise Mashaba did not finish the session after he was injured at training on his ankle, but he should be fit for the match.
Eric Mathoho, who sat out training on Tuesday as a precaution after he complained of pains on his foot, was back at training and showed no signs of discomfort.
Meanwhile Bafana Bafana have called off the Wednesday afternoon training session to give the players a bit of rest ahead of the trip to Mauritania.
The squad leaves on Thursday, 3 September on a 13h00 flight.
They will have their last training session on Friday at the match venue in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Bafana Bafana are expected back in the country on Sunday, 6 September at 06h00.
They will then start preparations for the 2015 Nelson Mandela Challenge clash against Senegal which takes place on Tuesday, 8 September at Orlando Stadium. Kick-off is at 19h00.
Bafana Bafana players in camp
NO. |
PLAYER’S NAME |
CLUB |
GOALKEEPERS: |
||
| 1. | Jackson MABOKGWANE | Mpumalanga Aces FC (SA) |
| 2. | Itumeleng KHUNE | Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA) |
| 3. | Ronwen WILLIAMS | Supersport United FC (SA) |
| DEFENDERS: | ||
| 4. | Erick MATHOHO | Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA) |
| 5. | Rivaldo COETZEE | Ajax Cape Town FC (SA) |
| 6. | Thulani HLATSHWAYO | Bidvest Wits FC (SA) |
| 7. | Siyabonga NHLAPHO | Bidvest Wits FC (SA) |
| 8. | Anele NGCONGCA | Racing Genk FC (Belgium) |
| 9. | Mzikayise MASHABA | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA) |
| 10. | Siyabonga ZULU | Platinum Stars FC (SA) |
| 11. | Tsepo MASILELA not arrived | Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA) |
| MIDFIELDERS: | ||
| 12. | Dean FURMAN | Supersport United FC (SA) |
| 13. | Andile JALI | KV Oostende FC (Belgium) |
| 14. | Bongani ZUNGU | Sundowns FC (SA) |
| 15. | Mandla MASANGO | Randers FC (Denmark) |
| 16. | Phumlani NTSHANGASE | Bidvest Wits FC (SA) |
| 17. | Jabulani SHONGWE | Bidvest Wits FC (SA) |
| 18. | Themba ZWANE | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA) |
| 19. | Mpho MAKOLA | Orlando Pirates FC (SA) |
| 20. | Ayanda PATOSI | Lokeren FC (Belgium) |
| 21. | Daylon CLAASEN | 1860 Munich (Germany) |
| STRIKERS: | ||
| 22. | Thulani SERERO | Ajax Amsterdam FC (Holland) |
| 23. | Thamsanqa GABUZA | Orlando Pirates FC (SA) |
| 24. | Sibusiso VILAKAZI | Bidvest Wits FC (SA) |
| 25. | Tokelo RANTIE | AFC Bounermouth FC (England) |
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
The Mayor of Moses Kotane Local Municipality, Cllr Fetsang Mokati-Thebe has sent heartfelt message of condolence to the family of Mogopodi in Madikwe Township of North West Province for the untimely death of a six year old Lebogang Mogopodi who was allegedly raped and hanged on Sunday.
Lebogang Mogopodi, a Grade 1 learner at Poifo Primary School, was playing with a friend at a local park on Sunday when a man appeared and gave her friend money to buy sweets at a nearby tuck shop. On her return, she did not find Lebogang at the park and immediately reported this to the parents. Upon hearing this, Members of the community joined in and followed the footprint to the nearest bush where they found the child hanged and dead.
Suspect was arrested on Sunday and briefly appeared at Madikwe Magistrate Court on Monday, the case was postponed to 14 September 2015.
“Death of an innocent life especially a girl child during commemoration of women’s month has brought much pain and shock to the people of Madikwe Township and Moses Kotane Local Municipality in particular,” said Mayor Mokati-Thebe. The late Lebogang Mogopodi will be laid to rest on Saturday, 05 September 2015 at Madikwe Township. Moses Kotane Local Municipality has committed to assist with the burial of the late Lebogang Mogopodi,” she said.
Mokati-Thebe has also conveyed message of condolence to the families of five accident victims of Pella village who died when a taxi collided with private car near Boschoek near Rustenburg over the weekend. Joint Memorial services for three deceased, namely Thabo Magome, Johanna Molete and Mmabokgola Mekgwe will be held on Thursday, 03 September 2015 at Pella village. Kgosi Godfrey Gasebone of Bakwena Ba Morare is calling all the residents of Pella to come together in mourning the lost lives by attending both the memorial and funeral services. Two of the deceased will be buried on Saturday while the other one will be laid to rest on Sunday at Pella.
One more sad case, another shocking death of male person in Segakwaneng village near Moruleng has been reported. The deceased was allegedly burnt with petrol by his partner while he was sleeping.
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