Picture: MEC Sello Lehari
BY REGINALD KANYANE
MEC for education and sport development department, Jonas Sello Lehari will hold a media briefing session regarding last push revision programme and progress made in preparing for year-end examinations.
The briefing session will be held at Batlhaping High School, Lokaleng village, in Greater Taung on Friday at 9am.
BY REGINALD KANYANE
MEC for community safety and transport management, Dr Mpho Mokgantshang Motlhabane honoured fallen police heroes in the North West. The event was held at the SAPS Provincial Head Office in Potchefstroom on Sunday.
Motlhabane said the commemoration is annually. He further said the four heroes, Warrant Officer Mathe, Sergeant Jonathan, Constable Mokotedi and Constable Tlhoale died while on duty during 2015/16 financial year.
“We are very concern about the increase on police killings across the country. As government, we condemn the police killings and we are committed to support the hard working police who continue to put their lives in danger to protect us. We also convey message of condolences to the families of the four officers.
“May their souls rest in peace and to the bereaved families, may almighty be with you. May you all find comfort in the knowledge that millions of us truly value your loved ones. We highly-appreciated the service rendered with distinction to the nation,” he said.
The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane pleaded with the communities to assist in fighting crime.
“We urge you to join us in the fight against crime. However, most importantly, let us try and reduce the number of officers losing their lives at the hands of criminals. Support and unite with us as we face difficult situation daily. Let us ensure that our communities are safe.
“We also urge police to practice safety measures at all times. September is a Police Safety Month and I would like to call upon all of us to adhere to safety measures. Be alert and vigilant of any circumstances around you while on duty. Let us adhere to our SAPS Standing Orders and National Instructions pertaining to safety. Safety begins with you,” Motswenyane concluded.
TMG Entertainment contacted Mandoza’s wife‚ Mpho‚ however a family member answered her cellphone.
“Have a heart. Think of it as a rumour until the family confirm‚” said the person before hanging up.
News of the musician’s death has also sent shockwaves through social media after SABC News digital producer Sthembiso Sithole tweeted the news.
Sithole stated in a series of tweets that he is currently at family home in Soweto with a relative.
“That moment when you are close to a situation but you can’t report about it due to the fact that one of your close friends is a relative‚” Sithole tweeted.
Sithole went on to break the news to fans on social media. “Breaking news: Legendary kwaito musician Mandoza has passed away.”
Sithole added that he would report on full details after family members had been informed.
“I will only be able to give full details after family members have been informed. In a awkward situation.”
Mandoza’s family have not yet issued an official statement.
It emerged last week that the Nkalakatha hitmaker has been suffering from a renewed cancer scare after doctors discovered a tumour in his brain.
In a statement released by his family at the time‚ it emerged that he had been fighting for his life after the cancer “metastasized to his brain.”
However‚ a few days later his family confirmed that he was in a serious yet stable condition. Despite his ailing condition Mandoza made an appearance at the controversial Thank You SABC concert last weekend.
Source: http://www.timeslive.co.z
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Brace yourself for a thrilling second leg of the CAF Champions League as Mamelodi Sundowns have all to play for on Saturday night.
This after going down 2-1 to determined Zambian side Zesco United yesterday.
But Khama Billiat’s away goal could be a determining factor in the second leg as a 1-0 victory would take the Brazilians to the final.
But they will need to be clinical in front of goals as yesterday’s performance was not too convincing, particularly with the absence of Colombian striker Leonardo Castro, who is out with an ankle injury.
It took two quick goals from 29-year-old Jackson Mwanza to make a mess of Sundowns’ dreams of reaching the final.
The Zesco United striker was a marvel to watch for 90 minutes as Team Yaziko (Team of the Nation) shocked the Brazilians in the first leg of their semifinal at a partially packed Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia, yesterday.
Mwanza’s silky moves, combined with a very dangerous Jesse Were, were a marvel to watch as the 20 000-plus crowd spurred on their team in the Copper Belt mining town – a 30-minute flight away from Lusaka.
It was heartbreaking to watch how Zesco, the reigning Zambia Premier League champions, made a mockery of Downs, who came to this match exhausted after playing two matches (MTN and league) over the past five days.
There was a comedy of errors at the back where Tebogo Langerman was used as a thoroughfare to Denis Onyango’s goalposts, however Thabo Nthethe with Wayne Arendse – who joined his team-mates on Friday night after his wife gave birth to a baby boy – came in handy for Pitso Mosimane’s charges.
Arendse had to swap positions with Nthethe to contain the speedy, clinical and skilful Were, who was running around the man known as “Mr Cool” and couldn’t handle the pocket-sized creative player.
Just as Mosimane thought he had controlled the situation on the other side of the field where they were lacking, Zesco’s toast of the day, Mwanza, came in. He was as troublesome as Were, but Onyango was having a better day and thwarted most of their efforts. That was in the first half.
The scoreline could have been worse if Zesco had Cletus Chama, who was suspended, on the field.
It was never going to be easy for Downs considering that Team Yaziko have gone unbeaten in six Champions League matches this year, having defeated teams such as Egypt’s Al Ahly in the process.
It has been 26 years since a Zambian team reached the last four in this tough-as-teak competition – the Nkana Red Devils lost 5-4 on penalties to JS Kabylie in 1990, when the competition was still known as the African Cup of Champions. Indications are that they are ready to reach the final and even win it.
The winner of this two-legged semifinal will probably meet Egyptian giants Zamalek, who defeated Wydad Casablanca 4-0 in the first leg of their semifinal on Friday.
The second leg of this competition will be played at Atteridgeville’s Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday, when Downs will host Zesco with the hope of turning yesterday’s scoreline around.
The home side will have to put up a brave fight if they are to book a place in the final as Zesco will be buoyed by yesterday’s result. However, Billiat’s crucial away goal could make all the difference on Saturday.
Zesco coach George Lwandamina was relieved of his duties as national team coach (Chipolopolo) after he failed to get them to qualify for the 2017 Caf Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Gabon in January.
Lwandamina relied on Kondwani Mtonga and Misheck Chaila, who nearly punched the final nail into Downs’ coffin in the dying minutes of the clash, but they missed and Onyango was also up to the task.
So relaxed was Lwandamina that he pulled out his hero of the day, Mwanza, in the 72nd minute for Idris Mbombo, who also added oomph onto their attack.
Source: http://www.sport24.com
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