Tweet Russia progressed to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16 with a nervy and tense victory against a spirited South Africa side. The Amajimbos head home, bottom of Group F courtesy of Georgy Makhatadaze’s early penalty and his stunning late free kick, but they pushed and pressed in an uncomfortable finish to the game for the European side.

Russia opened the scoring in the opening exchanges, and star striker Fedor Chalov played a key part. The CSKA Moscow man skipped past Thendo Mukumela and the defender took down the forward in the penalty area. Captain Makhatadze stepped up and sent Mondli Mpoto the wrong way, slotting into the bottom left-hand corner.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

CLOSE to 33 844 Grade 12 pupils from 383 schools in North West province are expected to commence with their final examinations today. The examinations will start from October 26 until November 27. The provincial spokesperson for Sport Development and Education, Elias Malindi said that MEC Wendy Matsemela will be part of government officials who will be monitoring the first day of the examinations.

“MEC Wendy Matsemela will visit Kgosietsile Lethola high school in Taung. She will be there as part of government officials in monitoring first day of final examinations. We are ready and systems all go.” Malindi said.

Meanwhile, the department of Education and Sport Development took a different turn to seek an intervention from the Almighty by hosting a Provincial Prayer Day that will see all pupils who will be writing especially the matriculants to pass with great marks. Prayers were held across the province at school assemblies, while the main event took place at Ganalaagte, Bakolobeng Community Hall on October 22.

MEC Wendy Maphefo Matsemela said: “The main intention is to see every pupil pass their studies.  I know it hasn’t been easy for some of you, but you are here and our God has managed to get you through. Go out there and represent us well but most importantly represent yourselves well during the examinations”.

Matsemela further wished all matriculants good luck and urged parents to support the pupils during this period of the examinations.

The National Interfaith Council of South Africa (NICSA) based organizations pulled together in prayer asking for divine interventions to befall all the pupils to do best in their exams so that quality results are yielded.

Kgosi Kogodi Molete rose to the occasion by encouraging his community members to go back to school so that there can be knowledgeable communities.

“MEC Matsemela, should you need assistance in accommodating pupils, we have classrooms that have been preserved for you to use so do not hesitate to let us know.” Kgosi Molete said.

The community of Ganalaagte, Interfaith organisations such as NICSA, GAMIFRA, Bomme ba Folaga, Kgosi le lekgotlha, Departmental Senior Management Team, Departmental representatives from across the districts, SAPS, Taxi Association (BOLTA), Mayoral representative, schools and teachers all pledged to support pupils in their exams.

-TDN

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George Lebese of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates his goal during the 2015 MTN8 semifinal, second leg football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 29, 2015 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

The draw for the Telkom Knockout semi-finals were made on Sunday afternoon.

The biggest match of the round will see Kaizer Chiefs host Soweto rivals, Orlando Pirates, who saw off Maritzburg United on Saturday.

While, there will be another derby on show, as Mamelodi Sundowns will host SuperSport United in a Tshwane derby.

Chiefs, who defeated Mpumalanga Black Aces 2-1 to secure their semi-final spot, will also meet Pirates next week Saturday for the first Soweto Derby of the season.

Both semi-finals will be played on the weekend of 7 November 2015.

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Telkom Knockout

Result: Free State Stars 1-6 Mamelodi Sundowns

Date: 25 October 2015

Venue: Goble Park

Mamelodi Sundowns secured the spot in the Telkom Knockout semi-finals after they thrashed Free State Stars 6-1 at Goble Park.

Pitso Mosimane’s charges enjoyed most of the possession in the early stage but could only threaten Stars with efforts from distance.

Sundowns eventually broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute when Mogakolodi  Ngele side-footed home from six-yards out, after getting on the end of Bongani Zungu’s knock-on.

It got better for Mosimane’s charges in the 25th minute Leonardo Castro collected a flick from Ngele, before he bundled the ball home from six-yards out. Although, replays suggest Diakite will be credited with the own goal.

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Vice President of SAFA, Dr. Danny Jordaan (l), Minister of Human and Settlement Tokyo Sexwale during the 2010 world Cup Legacy Project
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The South African Football Association National Executive Committee on Saturday unanimously endorsed businessman Tokyo Sexwale as their candidate for the FIFA presidency.

The decision to endorse Sexwale was taken at a Johannesburg hotel after the former Robben Island political prisoner had made a presentation to the Safa NEC.

Elections to replace Joseph ‘Sepp’ Blatter as FIFA President are scheduled to take place on 26 February next year.

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The removal of the Totius statue, the dismantling of interpretation services, parallel medium  education and 50% black residents in campus residence by 2020.

These are some of the demands made by Reform PUK, a non-partisan student movement who had a meeting today in the Totius hall where they handed over a memorandum of demands to campus and university management. Jeanett Mosala explained that they wanted to create a platform for black students to voice their concerns and grievances without fear.

“It is historic because black students have never had the opportunity to do so,” said Mosala.

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Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma may have told the country there would be a 0% increase in university fees next year, but Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande does not know how South Africa will pay for it, according to a report on Sunday.

Nzimande was quoted by the Sunday Times saying finding the around R3 billion needed to fund a freeze in university fees would be “a tough one”.

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Johannesburg – A man believed to be Russian drowned off Durban’s North Beach on Sunday morning, paramedics said.

Lifeguards pulled him from the surf and tried to resuscitate him, Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha said.

Paramedics arrived shortly afterwards, but they failed to revive him.

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