Daily Archives: July 6, 2024

The Engen Knockout plays a key role in players’ development  

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Action between Kaizer Chiefs and Randburg AFC during the 2024 Engen Knockout Challenge Gauteng Finals Day 1at WITS Marks Park on the 05 July 2024 in Johannesburg © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The Engen Knockout Challenge plays a key role in developing the psychological edge for youth footballers in their early stages of development. These were the sentiments of former Mamelodi Sundowns star, Surprise Moriri after his side’s good start to their Engen Knockout Challenge Gauteng title defence at the Marks Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 5 July.  

Johannesburg is currently hosting the final stretch of the Engen Knockout Challenge, where the winners in both the U-20 Girls and U-18 Boys division of the tournament, will earn a place at the Engen Champ of Champs in September 2024.

Moriri, who shone bright in the colours of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, hailed the tournaments’ unique ability of affording youngsters an opportunity to harness their psychological edge through its competitive nature and exposure to different styles of play.

“I know this is about development, but it is equally important that we instil a winning mentality and development. These tournaments are quite useful in not only developing physical attributes but, psychologically it is also challenging and that is what they need in their early stages of development.

“Sundowns, who are one of the tournament favourites, stamped their authority in the tournament with two wins over Wits University and Meadowlands Academy that saw them top their group. We have a good start to the game, winning both of them. It is still a bit too early to but I know things will get interesting in the next few days,” he said.

Moriri further said so far, the boys are applying themselves very well. He added that they are defending champions, so they are hoping to defend their title.

Meanwhile, former champions, Kaizer Chiefs got their title chase to a great start in the opening match of the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Jomo Cosmos that was followed by a 3-1 win over Randburg AFC to go top of their group as they aim to reclaim their 2023 title. In the girls’ division, University of Johannesburg cruised past Panorama Football club with a comfortable 4-0 win ahead of their 3-0 win over Springs Home Sweepers.

Engen Knockout Challenge action continues over the weekend with more exciting youth football expected at the Marks Park Stadium in Johannesburg.

For a full list of results and table standings, visit www.engensports.co.za

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YCLSA ‘gatvol’ after Ramaphosa appointed only one ANC MP from North West in his cabinet   

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

The Young Communist League of South Africa in North West said it is perturbed by the Republic of South Africa president, Cyril Ramaphosa’s new cabinet, which includes only one ANC Member of Parliament (MP) from North West. This comes after Ramaphosa appointed Kenny Morolong as the Deputy Minister in the Presidency.

The YCL provincial spokesperson, Edward Ditshwele said in fact, if it were not for the Democratic Alliance (DA) submitting another Deputy Minister in the form of Sello Seitlholo, Morolong would be the only National Executive member from the province. Ditshwele said North West remains one of the best-performing ANC provinces in terms of election results.

“It is therefore baffling to see provinces whose electoral performance declined so drastically to the extent that the ANC-led alliance is below 50%, receiving more representation than our province. However, before we are accused of regionalism, we remind everyone that one of the basic principles of democracy is representation.

“This means that people vote not only for their preferred leaders or parties, but also so that leaders from their constituencies can go to parliament and ultimately cabinet to voice out the challenges and lived experiences of voters from the province. North West has given the ANC Members of Parliament (MPs) with the necessary education and experience in government that deserve seats in the cabinet,” he said.

Ditshwele further said the consequence of this tendency of under or no representation in the cabinet is that the national government continues to use a formula for the distribution of revenue that enforces economic disparities between provinces, urbanization and underdevelopment of small provinces.

He added that according to the National Treasury, the distribution of the equitable share between provinces is done based on a redistributive formula that takes into account the

demographic and economic profiles of the provinces.

“This means for example, our province is given a smaller budget compared to Gauteng and this hampers our province’s development. Hence many people from the North West migrate to Gauteng searching for economic opportunities and a better standard of living.

“Instead of investing in moderately developed provinces, the national government should give more funds to the mostly rural provinces such as North West, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga etc. This argument however, does not ignore the fact the North West province is plagued by perpetual divisions in the governing party, horrific maladministration, especially at local government and an economy primarily based on agriculture and mining which does not beneficiate in the province,” said Ditshwele.

He said even with the above considered, where excellence prevails, its impact is hampered by the lack of sufficient funds from the national government. Ditshwele said in conclusion, the ANC needs to accept the reality that according to electoral outcomes, it is a largely rural party and any sensible political party prioritizes its core voter base.

“Ramaphosa and the national leadership of the ANC must know that we are human beings, who deserve representation. The representation should not be for the sake of individual accumulation so that representatives drive in blue lights, wear expensive clothes and drink expensive alcohol, but it should be to advance the lives of the working class and the poor.

“As Amilcar Cabral puts it, always bear in mind that the people are not fighting for ideas, for the things in anyone’s head. They are fighting to win material benefits, to live better and in peace, to see their lives go forward, to guarantee the future of their children,” said Ditshwele.

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Two suspects nabbed for being in possession of suspected stolen goods

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Picture: The suspected stolen goods/Supplied 

By REGINALD KANYANE

Two suspects aged 19 and 30, were arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen goods. This comes after a swift response by the police in Kakamas on Thursday.

The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said the police recovered the items that were stolen during a burglary. She said a case of burglary was reported to the police and following that, the police received a tip-off regarding an alleged location, where the stolen items could be kept.

“They followed up on it and two suspects were found in possession of the stolen goods. The duo was arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods.

“Meanwhile, in another case, the police were informed by one of the residents in Kakamas that, an unknown person who came looking for accommodation, left the bags in the house which produced a strong smell and when they inspected, they found dagga.

“The police confiscated 12.05kg of dagga, which was booked in as found property. The police appreciated the integrity of the community members and encouraged society at large to stand against illegal activities by reporting all actions to the police,” said Masegela.

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‘No broadcast of Springbok Inbound Test matches on SABC’

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Picture: The Springbok players during a match/Google 

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) said it will no longer be able to broadcast the Springbok Inbound Test matches against Ireland on Saturday, 6 and 13 July 2024), as previously communicated.

The SABC acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing), Mmoni Seapolelo said: “This decision follows the recent urgent litigation at the Competition Appeal Court over the broadcast rights to the Test matches, which necessitated the SABC to review its decision to continue with the sub-license agreement concluded with Multi Choice.

“The SABC remains committed to broadcasting sports of national interest and to this end, the following SABC’s African Language Stations (Motsweding FM, Lesedi FM, Thobela FM, Ukhozi FM, Umhlobo Wenene FM, Ligwalagwala FM, Ikwekwezi FM, Munghana Lonene FM, Phalaphala FM, RSG) and Radio 2000, will be broadcasting all the six Inbound Springbok matches.”

Seapolelo further said the kick-off time for the match is 5pm. She added that the SABC will always strive to achieve its sports broadcast mandate without compromising its commercial objectives.

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Two initiates died, over 100 rescued from 17 initiation schools in North West

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Picture: One of the illegal initiation schools burned down as part of its shut down/Supplied

By STAFF REPORTER  

More than 100 initiates were rescued from 17 initiation schools across the province. According to the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi, his department, through the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) and in collaboration with South African Police Service (SAPS), has successfully closed down these initiation schools.

“The shutting down of the schools follows the extensive oversight visits conducted by the PICC across the province, to clamp down on illegal initiation schools since the beginning of the 2024 winter initiation season in line with Section 15 of the Customary Initiation Act No 2 of 2021 (CIA).

“The committee was monitoring compliance in terms of Sections 20, 21, 23 and 24 of the CIA with, verifying the qualifications and credentials of initiation school practitioners i.e. principals, care-takers and traditional surgeons. They also inspected the facilities and resources to ensure they meet minimum standards as per Section 30 of the CIA,” he said.

Molapisi further said these operations have ensured the safety and health of numerous young initiates whom some were found to be in a dire condition. He added that the PICC has opened cases at various police stations and the school principals were arrested. 

Meanwhile, the Chairperson of PICC, Kgosi Godfrey Ramosetlho Gasebone, has expressed deepest concern over the non-compliance of the initiation school principals, which resulted in an increase of illegal schools and deaths of 2 initiates. Gasebone said the proliferation of illegal initiations is driven by money and greed by individuals who want to extort money from the parents of initiates.

“During our capacity building session which occurred in April 2024, the PICC has done its best to engage the school principals across the province about the new customary initiation law and to follow before establishing the initiations school. This was done in an effort to prevent the emergence of illegal initiation schools.

“We are happy that the school principals have been arrested and they will face the full might of the law. We will continue to work with the police to clamp down on these illegal acts and until everyone follows the dictates of the CIA,” he said.

Gasebone also condemned the recent attack of the PICC Deputy Chairperson Andries Stemmer’s son, an act of intimidation by those running illegal initiation schools. He said this incident occurred following a community tip-off about illegal initiation schools in Lichtenburg and Coligny, where 13 initiates were found.

“Other initiates were rescued from illegal schools Moretele, Motla, Makapanstad, Kromkuil, Klipgat, Kgabalatsane, Hebron, Letlhabile, Tigane, Goedgevonden, Mahikeng, Mareetsane, Coligny, Boikhutso, Makouspan and Madibogo, which were shut down. The rescued initiates were taken to neighbouring clinics and hospitals for further check-ups and assistance.

“No initiation school will exist without following the prescripts of the CIA, which amongst other included medical check-ups of initiates and acquiring consent from parents of initiates. What is happening is totally unacceptable. It is illegal and shows no regard for life,” said Gasebone.

He said they appeal to communities to help the department and PICC to stop these criminals, who abduct schoolboys and initiate them without the knowledge and consent of their parents. Gasebone said two deaths would have been avoidable.

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Coach Steve Khompela back at Mamelodi Sundowns FC

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Picture: Mamelodi Sundowns FC coach, Steve Khompela/Facebook

By BAKANG MOKOTO

Mamelodi Sundowns FC today welcomed Steve Komphela, who will serve as senior coach and will assist Manqoba Mngqithi and the Technical Team.

Komphela said: “I am very excited to be back at Mamelodi Sundowns, where I was always inspired and treated with respect and love. I am committed to contributing to the club achieving its goals in South Africa and on the African Continent.”

Mamelodi Sundowns FC is currently training in South Africa for the upcoming season and will be leaving in a few days to Austria as part of its pre season preparations.

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Babelaelwa ba kgothoso kwa Reivilo ba solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo

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Setshwantsho: Tiragalong ya kgothoso kwa Reivilo     

Ka OBAKENG MAJE 

Banna ba le bane ba solofetswe go tlhagelela ka boripana kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la Mosupulogo. Se se tla morago ga gore ba tshwarelwe kgothoso kwa motsesetoropong wa Reivilo. 

Go begwa fa banna ba, ba ne ba kgweetsa sejanaga sa modiro wa Audi A4 ka di nomoro-plata tsa kwa porofenseng ya Northern Cape, ba ne ba bona mong wa lebenkele wa kwa nageng ya China a kgabaganya tsela a tshwere polasetiki e ntsho, mme ba nagana gore e tsentse matsebe-tsebe a diranta. 

Fela, go begwa fa polasetiki eo, ene e tsentse digwapa. Go begwa fa banna ba, ba pelo tsa bone di nneng di le kontle ebile ba gopotse matsebe-tsebe a duranta, ba ne ba emisa sejanaga sa bone ka mabetwaepelo le go mo kgorogela. Go ya ka bo maratahelele, ene ya re malomagwe motswasetlhabelo go bona seo, ga a ka are kamoso.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani are: “Malomagwe motswasetlhabelo one a ntsha sethunya sa gagwe, mme a roka sejanaga sa balatofadiwa ka dikolo. Go begwa fa a ile a thuntsa le go bolaya o mongwe wa balatofadiwa wa dingwaga di le 30. 

“Banna ba le bane ba ba magareng ga dingwaga di le 28 le 34, ba ne ba lebotsa phokoje. Fela sepodisi sa kwa Reivilo, sene sa ba baya marowa. Sepodisi se ile sa tshwara banna ba le bararo, fa o mongwe a ne a inaya naga. Go begwa fa banna ba le babedi, ba ile ba amogelwa kwa bookelong jwa selegae morago ga go tswa dikgobalo, mme ba mo tlase ga tlhokomelo ya sepodisi.”

Funani are o mongwe wa ba belaelwa, o tla tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo a le mongwe, fa ba ba kwa bookelong ba ka tlhagelela ntle le go iponatsa kwa kgotlhatshekelo (in absentia). Funani are sepodisi se sentse sele mo motlhaleng wa o mongwe wa babelaelwa o a ileng a tsena ka lenga la seloko. 

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Mmagwe ngwana le molekane wa gagwe ba tshwerwe mabapi le go bolaya ngwana wa lekgarebe le

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Ditshwantsho: Baratani ba ba latofadiwang ka go bolaya mosimane wa dingwaga di le 4/Facebook

Ka REGINALD KANYANE

Lekgarebe (31) le lekau la gagwe (26), ba leletswe ke ditshipi morago ga ditatofatso tsa gore ba bolaile ngwana (4) wa lekgarebe le, kwa Extension 7 kwa motsesetoropong wa Boitekong, gaufi le Rustenburg.

Go begwa fa baratani ba, ba bolaile mosimanyana o, mme ba mo epela mo lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa sekgweng kwa ntlenyana ga Boitekong. Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani, baagi ba ne ba tshimolola go botsa dipotso morago ga go sa tlhole ba bona mosimanyana o.

“Ene ya re ka Phukwi 2023, bangwe ba baagi ba ne ba simolola go botsa mmagwe mosimanyana o dipotso gore ngwana o kae. Fela, go begwa fa mmangwe moswi one a itoma diteme le go palelwa ke go neela baagi dikarabo tse di tsepameng. Go begwa fa moswi a bonwe labofelo ke baagisani ka Phukwi 2023.

“Ene ya re mo go yone beke e, baagi ba ne ba lotlegela molekgotlha wa bone ka tiragalo e. Bangwe ba baagi, ba ne ba latela mmagwe moswi le go mo tlhoma dipotso gape. Go begwa fa mmagwe mosimane o, a ne a ntsha mosi ka sekhurumelo le go ipobola fa ene le molekane wa gagwe ba bolaile mosimane o, mme ba mo epela kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa sekgweng gaufi le Boitekong,” Funani wa tlhalosa.

Go ya ka Funani, baagi ga mmogo le molekgotlha, ba ile ba neela mmagwe ngwana le molekane wa gagwe kwa sepodising. Go ya ka magatwe, go begwa fa mosimanyana o, a ne a bolawa morago ga go thuba thelebeishene ya molekane wa ga mmagwe.

“Babelaelwa ba solofetswe go tlhagelela ka boripana kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Rustenburg ka Mosupulogo mabapi le polao ya mosimane o,” Funani wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, mokomishinara wa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, o kgadile tiragalo e ka bogale, mme o akgotse sepodisi morago ga go tshwara babelaelwa. Kwena are o itumelela go bona baagi ba sa itseela molao mo matsogong.

“Ke laetse babatlisisi mo kgetsing e, go ka dira ka natla. Ba tshwanetse ba batlisise kgetsi e go utlwala le go bona thito-kgang ya yone,” Kwena wa tlhalosa.

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City Mall temporarily closed for non-compliance

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Picture: The City Mall temporarily closed for non-compliance/Facebook

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The Directorate of Public Safety in the City of Matlosana together with Local Economic Development (LED) Directorate, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District (DKK) Environmental Department and other external stakeholders such as South African Police Service (SAPS) and Home Affairs, continued with the Clean-Up Campaign that was launched in May 2024.

The City of Matlosana spokesperson, Ntswaki Makgetha said the operation focuses on compliance of businesses within the Klerksdorp CBD on regulations and safety standards.

“During the compliance processes, City Mall was found not to be compliant, indicating a risk of the building. According to the Building Inspectors, the Mall building needed to be closed immediately as the contractor did not comply with the National Building Regulations Act.

Assistant Director of Fire and Rescue , Steven Mpato, confirmed that as per the Disaster Risk Management Act 57 of 2002 and the South African National Standard Act 10400, which reduces the risk of disaster, the City Mall is temporarily closed with immediate effect and everyone was expected to vacate the building,” she said.

Makgetha said the City of Matlosana will update the community as the investigation unfolds.

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