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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Two suspects aged 22 and 30 are expected to appear in Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court on Monday for dagga.

Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Dimakatso Mooi said that the two suspects were arrested on Saturday.

“Public Order Police members were doing their normal patrol. They were doing stop and search at Galeshewe when they arrested the suspects. They were found to be in possession of dagga worth R32 856 000,” Mooi said.

The Head of Operational Response Service in Northern Cape, Brig Monica Sebili commended the police.

“We urge our police to continue to curb crime and drugs in our communities. The drugs have a negative impact in our society,” she said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

In a bid to close the skills gaps in the water supply value chain, Water and Sanitation department (DWS) in partnership with Education and Sports Development department, hosted 50 high school learners in Rusternburg.

Twenty eight high schools throughout the North West Province, participated in the Provincial Aqua Enduro Competitions which also incorporated of Take a child to work programme.

Water and Sanitation Department provincial spokesperson, Katlego Mokaila said the main objective of the event was to address the skills shortage in the scientific and engineering disciplines within the water sector at grass roots level.

“The challenge of water scarcity, water loss and lack of technical capacity has maximized awareness capacity building, training and in all corners of the country hence DWS have invested in empowering the country on sustainable water management. This year alone, six North West Province learners have been awarded Tertiary bursaries in Engineering and technical fields and furthermore the Provincial Aqua Enduro competitions will enable more to be awarded the same reward.

“This is in addition to 121 bursaries awarded since the inception of this programme in 2008.The three days event, which comprised of career related presentations, excursions to Water Treatment Works and Waste Water Treatment Works, enabled high school learners to translate their theoretical knowledge into practicality through engaging with engineers, technicians and process controllers at the Treatment Works during the tour including observing how water is purified,” Mokaila said.

She said from all corners of the Province, different schools participated in these activities.

“Schools such as Sol Plaatje, Thutotsebo, Matlhaleng, Dirangkanatla, Tshebedisano,Milner, Borakanelo, Nkangmatlhale, Sewagodimo, Setumo, Barolong, Sefutswelo, Motlhakutseng, Batswana, Mmabatho, Mohare, Thebeyatlhajwa, Matlo secondary school, Rekgaratlhile secondary school, Jerry Mahura secondary , Reabetswe secondary school , Kgosi shupe, Mochusi secondary school, Brey combined, Setswakgosing secondary , Huhudi high, Mankuruane technical , Batlhaping high schools were present.

“Some of the presentations prepared motivated learners to better choose the precise subjects in Tertiary level including understanding the requirements of entry levels of water related studies in Universities that have a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Water and Sanitation. It should also be noted that learners can only qualify for bursaries only if they get an entrance to University. Mathematics and Physical Science is the requirements to study water related Tertiary courses,” Mokaila added.

She said the presentations focused on Gender mainstreaming, water quality, careers in water, health and safety and overall overview of how a Water Service Provider such as Magalies Water operates.

The acting Provincial head of DWS North West Province, Dr Tseliso Ntili encouraged learners to persevere and follow their dreams in the water sector. He said that water affects all of us and the youth as future leaders of tomorrow are the ones to lead the country into the future.

“They have the necessary skills required to ensure sustainable infrastructure and water supply. The Department’s Learning Academy is committed to the effective administration of the youth empowerment programme and that there is provision of an immediate response to the perceived and imminent threat of skills shortages within DWS and the water sector in South Africa.

“DWS also have bursaries and experiential training (Learner Interns). In addition young, inexperienced graduates (Graduate Trainees) are accommodated in a mentoring programme that includes on the job training, active involvement and participation in real time projects,”he said.

Ntili said some of the key stakeholders include Department of Basic Education, Magalies Water and South African Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE).

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

ANC in Bokone Bophirima extends best wishes to Grade 12 learners of the province and the country as they start writing their final matric examinations this week.

ANC provincial secretary, Dakota Legoete said education is one of our movement’s top priorities to build an informed society that is active in contributing to the country, especially towards strengthening the economy.

“We call on every single citizen to lend a hand and support where they possibly can. This will help these future leaders of our country to excel in their final sitting for an exam in a school setting.

“To all our matriculants, a matric exam is an important gateway to the next phase of your life. It will open doors to further education and a career of your choice. Success, however, can only be achieved through hard work and persistence. May you all come out victorious,” Legoete said.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The Water Literacy Foundation and Rain Water Concept will be hard at work in North West Province. They will be conducting a pilot project on rain water harvesting in identified areas with a view to assisting the province to mitigate the water challenges that are being experienced.

MEC for Rural Environment and Agricultural Development (READ) Department, Manketsi Tlhape will address the media briefing to outline activities that will be undertaken during the stay of the Water Literacy Foundation and Rain Water Concept in the country.

“On his recent visit from China and India, Premier Supra Mahumapelo invited these water experts to the province to do work in determining how the province can be assisted on water challenges,” Tlhape said.

The media briefing will take place at Premier’s Guest House (Golfview) on Monday at 2:30pm.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

Two people died and five were critically injured in a car collision on N14 at Brandvlei crossing in the Tarlton area. ER24 paramedics as well as other various services attended to the incident.

ER24 spokesperson, Chitra Bodasing-Hardus said that four vehicles had collided and two of the patients, one of whom was trapped in a vehicle and another found lying near the road were declared dead.

“A man who sustained critical injuries was treated and airlifted to hospital. The baby, as well as all other patients were treated and transported to hospital by road. Three people declined hospital treatment and the exact cause of the incident is unknown,” Bodasing-Harduth said.

Authorities were on the scene for further investigations.

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Venue: Borg El-Arab Stadium

Despite losing 1-0 to Zamalek in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final at the Borg El-Arab Stadium on Sunday night, Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned Champions of Africa’s biggest club competition after winning 3-1 on aggregate.

The first shot on goal came in the sixth minute courtesy of Khama Billiat, but the Sundowns man saw his 30-yard effort sail just wide of the target.

In the 13^th minute Zamalke threaten for the first time when a good passing movement saw Stanley Ohawuchi work his way into the box, but his 14-yard shot shaved the wrong side of the post.

Sundowns suffered a bit of a set-back in the 28^thminute when goalkeeper Dennis Onyango had to leave the field injured and was replaced by Wayne Sandilands.

Sandilands first significant contribution of the game came in the 42^nd minute when he denied Zamalek’s Ahmed Tawfik with a superb acrobatic save from 16-yards out.

A minute later Sundowns came close to finding the opening goal when a swift counter-attack concluded with Billiat driving into the box before his shot was deflected onto the top of the crossbar.

The half ended 0-0 with Sundowns leading 3-0 on aggregate over the two leg tie.

Zamalek came out firing in the second half and almost took the lead on the night in the 54^th minute when Ali Gabar headed a corner-kick just over the target.

Ten minutes later Zamalek did find a goal when a powerful 30-yard shot from Stanley Ohawuchi found the bottom corner of the net, 1-0 (3-1 on aggregate).

Sundown sat back in defence thereafter and invited the Egyptian side to attack, and attack they did but the Brazilians’ defence held firm as the match ended 1-0.

The result meant that Sundowns were crowned the CAF Champions League winners 3-1 in aggregate over the two leg final.

Teams

Zamalek: Genesh, Youssef, Dowidar, Gabar, Khaled (Shikabala 76’), Fathi, Hamed (Salah 85’), Tawfik, Stanley, Hefny (Mayuka 85’), Morsy.

Sundowns: Onyango (Sandilands 28’), Mbekile, Soumahoro, Nthethe, Langerman, Kekana, Mabunda, Tau, Dolly, Billiat (S. Zwane 84’), Laffor (Modise 72’).

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JOHANNEBURG – ANC Youth League president Collen Maine says if the party’s chief whip in Parliament wants to resign, then he can do so alone.

Maine was speaking to eNCA in response to Jackson Mthembu’s call for the NEC to resign as a collective. Mthembu also reportedly told City Press newspaper that the governing party, with its current leadership, was worse than its apartheid predecessors.

“The ANC has taken the decision to introspect and self-correct after it suffered losses at the polls after August’s election… We all agree that the organisation is facing challenges and we need to self-correct, but self-correcting does not mean that I must be happy with making a newspaper headline, that doesn’t assist the ANC,” Maine said, emphasising that internal matters of the party need to be addressed internally.

Maine said it was unfortunate that a senior member like Mthembu would grandstand instead of following party processes. He also said that the governing party was looking into the possibility that their members could be paid by “external agents and enemies of the ANC.” 

“We will continue to be critical of anybody who defines [themselves] outside the ANC, even comrade Mthembu but we will do it within the structures of the ANC.“

Earlier, ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa said “it would be extremely irresponsible and cowardly for the NEC to resign“, in response to Mthembu’s statements.

Source: eNCA

MAHIKENG-Based community radio station manager, Noah Donald Lentswe was laid to rest at Tshidilamolomo village, outside Mahikeng on Saturday. More than 2000 mourners including Lentswe’s former colleagues attended the event.

Lentswe passed away on Wednesday last week at Bophelong Provincial Hospital in Mahikeng after a long illness.

The beleaguered Lentswe was suspended as Mahikeng FM station manager during the time of his death. Lentswe also worked at Radio Sunshine and another community radio station called Radio Teemaneng in Kimberley.

His former colleague at Mahikeng FM, Botho Masigo-Moepeng deemed Letswe as a fighter.

“We have learnt a lot from him. Lentswe was like a brother to us and always had the interest of staff at heart. He was always caring and responsible. Lentswe was also a visionary and will go extra miles to ensure that everything runs smoothly at the station,” Masigo-Moepeng said.

Lentswe’s childhood friend, Thabang Ditlamelo said he lost a brother.

“Our friendship with Lentswe developed into a brotherhood relationship. We know that when we refer to a friend, we mean a mutual relationship of affection, trust, cooperation, and support between the two. Lentswe had all of that and was a good friend which I considered true blessing.

“I was always comfortable in his company and he taught me how vital a friendship can be to our lives. We spent a delightful moments with him and we shared our emotions together,” Ditlamelo said.

National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) provincial chairperson, Tsholofelo Moepeng shared his sentiments. Moepeng said Lentswe touched many lives through his work.

“Lentswe has been a good man and he subjected himself to the collective discipline of the organization through his time as a member of NCRF. He never has fallen into the temptations of defining himself as an individual who was immune from iron disciple.

“Our generation could take a leaf out of Lentswe’s book and learn. The youth need to take a cue from Lentswe and as NCRF we want to see sustainability and independence in the community radio sector in South Africa. The community radio builds the grassroots democracy by mobilizing all communities to engage in their society through access to the airwaves and participation in the programming of radio stations,” Moepeng said.

Lentswe also studied Electrical Engineer at Northern Cape FET College. He is survived by his wife, Mpho and a son.-Newsnote

TWO people and a baby succumbed to injuries when two vehicles were involved in a collision on N4 towards Rustenburg on Saturday. ER24 spokesperson, Chitra Bodasing-Harduth said several people also sustained injuries ranging from moderate to critical in a collision.

“ER24 paramedics as well as other services attended to the incident and found that two cars had collided. The driver of one of the vehicles was found trapped and sadly there was nothing that could be done for him and a female found lying in the backseat.

“The driver of the second vehicle, who was in critical condition, was also found trapped and had to be extricated from the vehicle. The baby who was believed to have been travelling in this vehicle was found on the road sadly fatally wounded,” Bodasing-Harduth said.

She said all critically and injured patients were treated and transported to hospital for further medical care by various services on scene.

“The exact cause of the incident is unknown. Authorities were on scene for further investigations.”-Newsnote

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Telkom Knockout

Result: Kaizer Chiefs 0 (4)-(2) 0 Maritzburg United

Date: 22 October 2016

Venue: FNB Stadium

Kaizer Chiefs progressed to the Telkom Knockout quarterfinals after beating Maritzburg United 4-2 on penalties.

Chiefs should have broken the deadlock after two minutes when Katsvairo dispossessed Bevan Fransmen, however the forward dragged his effort wide of the mark in a one-on-one situation.

The opening exchanges of the first half proved to be evenly poised, with both sides seeing a bit of the ball, although chances were hard to come by on both ends of the pitch.

Chiefs had Itumeleng Khune to thank for keeping the visitors at bay, as he produced a fine stop to deny Ntshangase in the six-yard box, after an error from Erick Mathoho.

Maritzburg were certainly holding their own in the middle of the park and nearly broke the deadlock after 34 minutes when Denis Weidlich rattled the upright from 25-yards out.

Chiefs, meanwhile, struggled in the middle of the park, as they were caught napping on the ball on a couple occasions, while they failed to carve out openings in the final third.

The score remained goalless as the sides entered the halftime break.

Steve Komphela’s charges looked lively upon resumption of the second half and went close through George Lebese and Sibusiso Khumalo in the opening exchanges.

However, Chiefs opted for a change after the hour-mark when Lewis Macha replaced Katsvairo as they looked for an opening goal.

Khune had to be at his best in the 65th minute, as the Chiefs shot-stopper produced a finger tip save to deny Weidlich from close range.

There was a bit of drama, as play was suspended in the 83rd minute when the lights went out at the FNB Stadium.

Play eventually resumed, and Komphela immediately introduced Keagan Buchanan for his official debut, replacing Lucky Baloyi.

The game was eventually forced into extra-time after it remained goalless after 90 minutes.

Neither side could break the deadlock in extra time, forcing the game into a penalty shoot-out, where Chiefs held their nerve to triumph 4-2.

Here’s how they lined up:

Kaizer Chiefs: Khune, Khumalo, Gordinho, Mathoho, Moleko, Baloyi, Katsande, Twala, Lebese, Ekstein, Katsvairo.

Maritzburg United: Mpandle, Fransman, Onyango, Weidlich, Moyo, Nale, Lentjies, Mngonyama, Mekoa, Maboe, Ntshangase.

Source: http://www.soccerladuma.co.za