Daily Archives: August 17, 2024

Amajita beat Lesotho in away friendly match

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The South African U20 Men’s National Team beat their Lesotho counterparts 3-1 in a friendly match played at Bambatha Tšsita Sports Arena on Friday. This was the first of two friendly matches that Amajita will play in Lesotho this weekend as they continue with their preparations for the 2024 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations and COSAFA Qualifier scheduled for September 2024.

The visitors started the match brightly and dominated the ball possession, and they were rewarded 20 minutes into the game when Mfundo Vilakazi, scored the opening goal. Coach Raymond Mdaka’s team doubled the lead six minutes later as Kutlwano Lethlaku scored from close range.

Lesotho clawed their way back through Paseka Maile when he scored in the 39th minute, but the South Africans held onto the lead to go to the halftime break still in the lead.

Substitute Shakeel April put the game beyond the reach of the hosts when he scored the third goal of the match to complete the 3-1 victory for the visitors.

Amajita will meet the hosts again on 18 August 2024 in their second and final match in Lesotho.

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A learner arrested for being in possession of firearm and ammunition

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By REGINALD KANYANE 

A learner (15), who was found to be in possession of a firearm and six ammunition, has been placed under the care of his parents. According to the North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani, the police in Klipgat, were dispatched to the school following the call from the principal.  

Funani said on arrival, the principal showed them a firearm and ammunition, as well as the learner who was allegedly found in possession of the items. 

“The learner who allegedly told the police that the firearm belongs to his brother, who has gone missing since Wednesday, was arrested. The preliminary investigation revealed that the firearm was reported stolen at Mabopane Township, in Gauteng Province on 11 July 2024. 

“The minor was assessed by social workers on 15 August 2024, and placed under the care of his parents. Meanwhile, the police are looking for the learner’s brother. The minor is expected to appear before the Ga-Rankuwa Children’s Court on 21 August 2024,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 1 Commissioner, Major General Modisagaarekwe Mosimanegape, urged the parents and firearm owners not to leave their firearms unattended as that poses danger to the community.

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