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Mahikeng – The president of the regional court in North West, who has been reported to the Hawks by the Magistrate’s Commission for allegedly defrauding the state of thousands of rands, shouldn’t be suspended from her job because too many women are being suspended, an ANC MP said on Wednesday.

The Hawks in North West are investigating magistrate Seka Monaledi – one of the most powerful women in the justice system – after the Magistrate’s Commission reported her to the Hawks following a fraud investigation, the commission’s secretary, Vick Misser, told City Press’ sister newspaper, Rapport.

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Picture: North West Premier,Supra Mahumapelo

Speaker Baleka Mbete read out the apology for an incident she claimed this week she’d never even heard.

North West premier Supra Mahumapelo has written to Speaker of parliament Baleka Mbete, tendering an apology to DA Chief Whip John Steenhuisen on Thursday.

Mbete read the letter before members of parliament – to which they clapped hands when she was done. In the letter, the premier apologised for having overreacted during an “altercation” with the DA’s chief whip. He said that his actions had been unjustifiable and he “unreservedly apologises”.

“We have received a letter from the Honourable S.O.R Mahumapelo, premier of the North West Province. The premier has apologised for not being able to attend today in this session. In the letter, the premier states the following, among others:

“On the occasion of Sona, there was an unfortunate off-the-record altercation between myself and and honourable Steenhuisen of the DA. I must say I regret for having overreacted to the honourable member concerned, and my actions were not justifiable and I profusely and unreservedly apologise.”

During the state of the nation address (Sona), Steenhuisen raised his view on how unfit President Jacob Zuma was and how he had allegedly “broken the country”. In response, Mahumapelo shouted the F-word, and also called the DA chief whip in parliament a racist.

Zuma is giving answers to the debate about the Sona that took place on Tuesday and Wednesday. He had delivered his Sona on Thursday last week.

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NORTH West police said investigations regarding the death of NW 405 Local Municipal mayor’s son, Mike Khumalo are still underway. Maimane, 30 was the son of the Executive mayor of Ventersdorp/Tlokwe NW 405, Kgotso Khumalo.

Provincial police spokesperson, Lt Col Pelonomi Makau said: “The victim was allegedly stabbed to death at Ikageng Location, Potchefstroom on Saturday. The motive behind the killing is yet unknown and no one has been arrested. Police investigations are underway.”

Khumalo’ spokesperson, Victor Boqo said: “It is with deep sadness and sorrow to inform the public about the passing away of Mike Maimane due to unnatural causes. He was the eldest son, of Malebitso and Kgotso Khumalo. Cllr Kgotso Khumalo is the Executive Mayor of Ventersdorp/Tlokwe NW 405.

“His lifeless body was found by a passerby in Extension 11 in the early hours. At this stage of the investigation, the police suspect the cause of death to be stabbing with a sharp object. The police are investigating further and the motive for the attack at this stage is not yet known.”

Boqo said on behalf of Council and the Executive Mayor’s Office, they would like to express their deepest and sincere condolences to Khumalo’s family. 

“We encourage the police to do everything in its power to track down the perpetrator/s of this horrendous, criminal and selfish act. We call on anyone with information that can assist the police in finding the culprits responsible for this to please contact the Ikageng Police at (018) 295 1731.

“At the same time, we request calm and let’s give the family time to mourn in this difficult times. Details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated at the later stage,” he said.- Newsnote

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Absa Premiership Report: Bloemfontein Celtic 1-0 Chippa United, 19 February 2017

Absa Premiership

Teams: Bloemfontein Celtic v Chippa United

Date: 19 February 2017

Venue: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium 

Bloemfontein Celtic recorded a 2-0 victory against ten-men Chippa United in their Absa Premiership encounter at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium  on Sunday afternoon.

The visitors got off to a brighter start in the early exchanges and dominated possession stakes on the wet Molemela pitch. Celtic were granted the first opportunity of the game in the fifth minute when Deon Hotto was released through on goal by Lantshene Phalane but the winger’s effort hit the side-netting.

The Chilli Boys continued to look promising with their patient build-up, but create any clear-cut chances in the final third. Celtic were content on absorbing on the pressure and hitting the visitors on the counter-attack, with Dumisani Zuma’s pace causing Chippa all sorts of troubles.

Dan Malesela’s side were reduced to ten-men in the 25th minute when Rhulani Manzini was sent off for an off-the-ball headbutt on Alfred Ndengane. The visitors were forced to reshuffle their tactics, but they continued to see the majority of the ball although they posed little threat to the Celtic defence.

The home side emerged a better outfit in the second half but struggled to break down the Chippa defence. Paseka Mako should’ve given his side the lead in the 52nd minute, when he evaded the onrushing goalkeeper with a delicate touch before firing wide of target. 

Celtic slowly started to find their rhythm and were presented with a number of opportunities but goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi proved equal to the task to keep his side at bay. Lehlohonolo Seema’s side dominated proceedings, but were unable to make use of their opportunities.

Chippa were forced to play on the counter-attack due to Celtic’s dominance. The home side deservedly took the lead in the 77th minute, after a great team move resulted in Musa Nyatama slotting home.

The visitors almost equalised five minutes later when substitute Andile Mbenyane’s through ball was met by Bereng, but the midfielder’s attempted lob went wide of the target.

Kabelo Mahlasela was adjudged to have been brought down in the area late-on and Nyatama stepped up to net the penalty to hand Chippa their first defeat of 2017.

Celtic record their first league victory of 2017 and go five points clear of bottom-placed, Baroka.

Here is how they lined-up:

Celtic: 30. Tignyemb (C), 4. Nyatama, 5. Letlabika, 27. Ndengane, 19. Mxoyana, 3. Dube, 6. Maruping, 11. Hotto, 9. Nyondo, 8. Phalane, 10.Zuma.

Chippa: 1. Akpeyi, 24. Thopola, 35.Bergman, 13. Chabalala, 7. Mako, 23. Bereng, 33. Mdaki, 15. Zuke, 41. Masuku, 6. Sali, 19. Manzini R 

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