Russia was banned from the Rio Paralympic Games on Sunday over the state-run doping revealed in an inquiry last month.
International Parlympics Committee president Philip Craven said the Russia’s suspension from the body meant the country could not compete in the Rio Games from September 7 to September 18.
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PORT ELIZABETH – Intense wheeling and dealing is taking place behind closed doors, as the Democratic Alliance tries to get the numbers it needs to govern Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.
It’s talking to smaller parties behind the scenes to form a coalition government.
The DA clinched most of the votes to secure 57 of the 120 council seats At the same time, the UDM has said it’s willing to go into coalition with the DA.
It has two seats – the exact number the DA needs to get to the 61 needed to secure the majority.
READ: #LocalElections: The coalition vote. Its mayoral candidate Athol Trollip says his first priority once in office is to scrutinise projects like the defunct IPTS bus system.
“We spent R2.5-billion rand on a public transport system that doesn’t work. We will have to scrutinize that and see if we can salvage that, or if we must scrap it, or what we must do.”
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POLOKWANE, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 06: Baroka celebrates during the F.A.M.E Charity Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Baroka FC at Peter Mokaba Stadium on August 06 in Polokwane, South Africa. (Photo by Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)
Baroka FC coach Kgoloko Thobejane says his team is ready to win every trophy on offer in the Premier Soccer League this coming season.
Baroka rung the warning bells after beating Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 on penalties to win the inaugural F.A.M.E Charity Cup played in Polokwane on Saturday.
Thobejane says his side are now raring to go ahead of their top glight debut, and says they aim to make a clean sweep of the league and cups.
“We more than ready [to play in the PSL]. We don’t want only to win one cup but all the trophies in the PSL,” Thobejane tells KickOff.com.
“The team is fit; everything is perfect. We are raring to go.”
Ugandan striker Geofrey Massa was also handed his Baroka debut during the F.A.M.E Charity Cup tournament and, though he may lack match fitness, the thobejane believes that the former Bloemfontein Celtic attacker will be a key man to help them get goals iduring the course of the season.
“He [Massa] has been training with us for only one week,” he added. ”We wanted to give him only 45 minutes and to keep working on his fitness.”
”He is a great finisher and he is going to help us lot in the PSL next season.”
Bakgaga will host Ajax Cape Town in their Absa Premiership opener at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on August 23.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
A 22-YEAR-OLD man died in a car accident in Kimberley on Friday. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Dimakatso Mooi said the deceased was driving a Jetta sedan on MacDougal Street.
“An oncoming BMW sedan lost control and allegedly crashed into the Jetta. The driver of the Jetta was fatally injured, while the driver of the BMW was admitted in hospital.
“The passenger in the BMW and the driver of the bakkie that was also involved in an accident escaped with minor injuries. No one has been arrested and police investigation continues,” Mooi said.
BY REGINALD KANYANE
HUNDRED and twenty two police were promoted to various posts in North West province. The event was held at TTA Hall in Mahikeng on Friday. MEC for community safety and transport management and Provincial police commissioner, Dr Mpho Motlhabane and Lieutenant Gen Baile Motswenyane were part of the proceeding.
Motlhabane said: “I would like to thank each and every member for the hard work especially after having peaceful elections. The police kept stability in the province.
“Hard work pays dividends and also good things come to those who wait. Resources are a challenge, but as we will ensure that quality service is delivered. Once resources are received, we expect each person to be accountable and take care of your working tool. Let us use the little of what we have wisely.”
Motlhabane further said that crime is still a concern in the province. However, he vowed to continue to combat it.
“Working together with the community will help bring the wrong doers to book. Let us not keep a blind eye to illegal acts. As part of the Setsokotsane programme, the department and the police will continue with operations that fight crime. We are going to be visible in all corners at all times,” Motlhabane said.
He also encouraged the police to work together. Motlhabane said they will also apply five pillars of government to deal with crime and to maximise performance in the province.
“Have good relationship with the communities and serve them with pride. Make sure you leave a mark and engrave your names in their hearts,” he said.
BY REGINALD KANYANE
NORTHERN Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant Col Dimakatso Mooi said Kakamas Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) request the community to assist with information that may lead to the arrest of a rape suspect.
Mooi said the incident took place in March his year near the graveyard in Keimoes.
“The police are requesting that anyone who has information that may assist in the matter to contact const, Jurie Mokgalagadi on 079 697 7836 or call 10111. All information received will be handled strictly as confidential,” she said.
Picture: (Deceased, Khumo Lebakeng)
A BODY of a missing girl from Boitekong Township in Rustenburg was discovered on Friday. North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said the body of Khumo Lebakeng, 21 was found in the dam in the area.
“We have opened a case of inquest and no one has been arrested so far. The body of a girl was recovered after she went missing. We cannot confirm nor deny if she was killed. We will wait for postmortem results,” Funani said.
According to information, the deceased went missing few days before her body was discovered. Police investigation is underway.
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – MARCH 10: Owen da Gama during the U/23 Men’s National Team Media Open Day at UJ Sports Grounds on March 10, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images)
South Africa coach Owen da Gama has made two changes to his side for the crucial Olympic Games Group A clash with Denmark on Sunday.
One of those changes is enforced with Mothobi Mvala suspended after his red card in the 0-0 draw with Brazil in South Africa’s opener. He is replaced by Kwanda Mngonyama.
The other sees Tebogo Moerane come in for Menzi Masuku.
Denmark also played out a 0-0 draw with Iraq in their first game, meaning victory here could be a major step towards the knockout stages with the Danes still to play Brazil and Da Gama’s men facing off against an organised but beatable Iraqis.
Sunday’s match starts at midnight South African time.
South Africa: Itumeleng Khune, Abbubaker Mobara, Erick Mathoho, Rivaldo Coetzee, Tebogo Moerane, Kwanda Mngonyama, Keagan Dolly, Gift Motupa, Maphosa Modiba, Deolin Mekoa, Lebogang Mothiba.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
A 26-year-old woman was sentenced to 80 days imprisonment or R800 fine on a charge of possession of drugs by Kakamas Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Dimakatso Mooi said police from Kenhardt Police Station under the command of Brigadier Diakanyo followed up on information and searched a house in Millennium Square.
“During the search, a bag of disposable nappies was lying on the bed. The police found a pill container with three straws of tic and a crumbled piece of paper containing 14 straws of tic all estimated to the street value of R850.
“A woman was arrested and appeared in court. She was found guilty and released on a fine of R800,” Mooi said.
She said on another incident, the members proceeded to search another house. Mooi said they seized a dustbin containing 300lt illegal concoction.
“A 31 year old man was summoned for illegal possession of concoction. The suspect was issued with a R1200 fine or to appear in Court on September 7,” Mooi said.
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