Sigi Burger and Renske Stoltz were on fire for the North West Flames as they beat the Free State Crinums 55-44 in their Brutal Fruit Netball Premier League encounter tonight (16 April 2016.) This was the third win in a row for North West, who maintain a 100% record this year. The match played at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, was anything but heartfelt as both team played competitive netball as they gunned for the win.

North West though pulled the early trigger as they lead 12-11 after the first quarter. One could see that North West had not yet hit their straps in the first 15 minutes and gained momentum in the second quarter. Burger and Stoltz carried on from last year’s Varsity Cup exploits for Pukke as their synergy grew stronger by the minute. The Flames duly took a 5 point lead at the start of the second half to lead 29-23 at halftime.

The Flames hit the 40 goal mark in the third quarter to lead 41-31 with one quarter to play.
The Crinums, Maryke Holtzhausen, was still an ever present threat and could easily get her team back in the game with her goal shooting ability. Burger and Stoltz though had other plans as their accurate and precise shooting made it a comfortable win for the North West. Lauren-Lee Christians also had a good game for the Free State side, but was kept in check.
Credit must also be given here to Flames captain, Nadia Uys and Rome Dreyer who had a cracking game.
“We have been working hard on our fitness. We had a great game,” said Burger, all smiles after receiving her player of the match award.
“The Crinums did well and we thank them a great game. I am proud of my players tonight. I believe in my team from the starting line up to the bench and I know they can do the job. The season is still in its early stages and it’s important to still focus on every game ahead,” said Dorette Badenhorst, coach of the North West Flames.

Courtesy: http://www.potchhearld.co.za

JOHANNESBURG – The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) has slammed Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, for calling on black people to have more babies, saying the comment is irresponsible and ignores the plight of poor black people. 

This week in Meadowlands, Malema called on black people to reproduce for their legacy to remain dominant, then accused white people of discouraging this so that they can take over politically. 

Sanco says this statement ignores the importance of family planning in human development and will push poor people into further poverty if they heed his call.

Spokesperson Jabu Mahlangu says the EFF leader should be aware of the power of his words.

“There are issues of poverty that people are confronted with and we believe such a statement, especially for people who may not be knowledgeable, might take Malema for what he says.”  
Courtesy: http://www.ewn.co.za

The North West Flames made the perfect start to their 2016 Brutal Fruit Netball Premier League campaign with the dismantling of the Eastern Cape Aloes by 68-36 in their first match.
The Flames wing defence, Jeanté Strydom, was named Player of the Match for her efforts as her no-nonsense style of play disrupted the offensive tactics of the Aloes.
North West looked comfortable on the ball in attack and quickly rushed to a 39-17 lead at half-time. The Flames extended that in the second half and ran away as comfortable winners.
“We need to make sure that our young team can step up during the nine-week tournament. It is good that everyone gets exposure,” said a satisfied Flames coach, Dorette Badenhorst, to Netball South Africa.
The Flames next take on the Mpumalanga Sunbirds at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria at 18:00 on Friday, 15 April and the Free State Crinums at 18:00 on Saturday, 16 April.
The action is live on SuperSport 210.

Courtesy: Potch Herald
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Tendai Ndoro hit a brace as ten-man Orlando Pirates beat Golden Arrows 4-1 on Saturday to move within two points of Kaizer Chiefs on the Absa Premiership table.

Ndoro netted either side of Luvuyo Memela’s 21st minute strike to take his tally to nine goals for the season from his last eight appearances.

Nduduzo Sibiya pulled one back for Arrows shortly after Lehlogonolo Masalesa was sent off in the 54th minute at Moses Mabhida Stadium, but Issa Sarr scored for Pirates at the death.

Amakhosi can regain a five-point advantage on Bucs when they play their game in hand tonight against Ajax Cape Town at FNB Stadium.

Ndoro opened the scoring with a neat finish in the 13th minute in Durban.

Memela doubled the advantage midway through the stanza after being released by Masalesa.

Ndoro got his second on the stroke of half-time from the spot after Thabo Matlaba was pulled back by Siyabonga Dube in the box.

Pirates’ momentum was disrupted when Masalesa was dismissed early into the second period after receiving two yellow cards in rapid succession.

Abafana Bes’thende hit the post soon after through Kwanele Hlongwane and then scored via substitute Sibiya in the 64th minute following a quick free-kick from Deon Hotto.

Sarr, however, smashed in a volley in the dying stages to extend Arrows’ winless run to five games, leaving them in 11th spot in the standings.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
A man believed to be in his twenties has drowned in the Vaal river in Barkley West, Northern Cape on Saturday.

According to reports the man w8as with friends when he went swimming in the river.

Netcare 911 spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe said: “The man allegedly experienced difficulty in the water and drowned.

“Netcare911 paramedics , the Provincial Emergency services and the police diving unit were on scene.”

The man was found  by police divers and declared dead by Paramedics.

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