Picture Supplied: Ditsobotla municipal offices up in flair

​Protesters from Boikhutso Township in Lichtenburg held Ditsobotla Local Municipal mayor, Daniel Buthelezi hostage at on Wednesday. 
Protesters allegedly stormed into municipality’s office and held Buthelezi hostage. They also torched the municipality offices. 
North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The police are currently at the scene trying to negotiate with them.”
However, the protesters said the police must evacuate the crime scene and let them go freely. 
MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Dr Mpho Motlhabane is also at the scene. -Newsnote

*NB: Developing story. 

BY REGINALD KANYANE 

ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene and found the scooter and light motor vehicle on the side of the road. ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring said the driver of the scooter was found seated on the back of a bakkie.

“Paramedics assessed the man and found that he had sustained a serious injury to his leg as well as abrasions over his body.

“Paramedics treated the man and provided him with pain-relief medication before he was transported to Potchefstroom Provincial hospital for further care,” Meiring said.

He said the driver of the car was assessed and found to have sustained minor injuries. Meiring said he was treated but declined transportation to a hospital.

Local authorities were on the scene for investigations.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

Head coach of the Burger King-sponsored South African U20 Men’s National Team, Thabo Senong, has made two changes to his starting line-up for the crucial clash against Italy.

The two nations – who both lost their opening matches – meet in the second fixtures of Group B in the 2017 FIFA World Cup.The clash takes place on Wednesday, 24 May at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Korea Republic.

Goalkeeper Mondli Mpoto has recovered from a bout of flu and keeps his place in goals.

Senong has made only one change in defence.

Reeve Frosler has been given the nod at right back ahead of Thendo Mukumela, while Malebogo Modise will still occupy the left back position, and the duo will be assisted by the central defence pairing of captain Tercious Malepe and Sandile Mthethwa.

Wiseman Meyiwa and Thabo Cele’s partnership in the middle of the park will continue.

Liam Jordan comes in the place of Keletso Makgalwa in attack and will be supported by the trio of Luther Singh, Grant Margeman and Sibongakonke Mbatha.

In the other Group D match, Japan takes on Uruguay in what should be a tightly contested clash after both won their opening fixtures. The winner here will have one foot in the next round.

This is how they line up:

South African starting XI:

Mondli Mpoto (GK), Reeve Frosler, Malebogo Modise, Tercious Malepe (c), Sandile Mthethwa, Wiseman Meyiwa, Thabo Cele, Sibongakonke Mbatha, Grant Margeman, Luther Singh, Liam Jordan

SA U20 Subs:

Sanele Tshabalala (GK); Khulekani Kubheka (GK); Shane Saralina; Sirgio Kammies; Thendo Mukumela; Sipho Mbule; Kobamelo Kodisang; Masilakhe Phohlongo; Keletso Makgalwa, Teboho Mokoena. 
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