The council rather opted to share their sentiments electronically.
“Council and executive management of the University remain committed to resolving the fee issue and to getting the academic project on track as soon as possible,” the statement read.
“This can only happen under safe conditions that are conducive to the academic project.”
WHILE mourners were on their way to the cemetery for the funeral of taxi driver Sello Baloyi (29), a spinning taxi hit another vehicle from behind.
Traffic was brought to a standstill yesterday as mourners filled the streets of Block V in Soshanguve, Tshwane.
Sello was shot dead last Saturday, allegedly by his former employer who claimed he owed him R300.
Police vans were seen near the suspect’s house as rumours spread that people wanted to burn down his house.
At the cemetery mourners danced to loud music and drank while the funeral service was going on.
Speaking at the funeral, Ward 27 Councillor Phumzile Hlatshwayo told the mourners that the taxi industry and community structures need to work with the police to end taxi violence.
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will ask the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley to sentence John Block to 15 years in jail.
Block resigned as Northern Cape ANC chairperson and as Economic Development MEC on Friday after he was found guilty of corruption and money-laundering on Wednesday, following a 20-month trial.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
The MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison Martha Bartlett will host 520 learners and unemployed youth for the Transport Career Expo for the Girl Child today at the Upington International Airport.
The Minister for Transport, Dipuo Peters will be the Keynote Speaker at the event, joined by CEO’s of various transport entities in South Africa.
Annually during October, the department embarks on numerous activations that highlight the crucial role transport plays in our society.
Department spokesperson Keitumetse Moticoe said: “This year we identified the ZF Mgcawu District to host the Transport Career Expo, amongst other projects, to expose learners and unemployed youth in the District to careers, bursaries, internships, learnerships and work opportunities in the transport sector.”
520 learners and unemployed youth from various schools and communities in the ZF Mgcawu district will be attending the Career Expo.
Details of event:
Date: Monday, 19 October 2015
Time: 09:00am
Venue: Upington International Airport (Hangers)
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
THE newly-elected ANCYL president Collen Maine allegedly rendered in his resignation letter as North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements.
According to our reliable source, Maine’s resignation as MEC was long overdue.
“I cannot confirm whether he handed in his resignation letter yet, but what I know is that, the matter was long overdue. He was suppose to resign last month, but the North West provincial government requested him to wait until they find a suitable replacement,” our mole said.
According to our source, Maine want to focus on his position as ANCYL president.
All those in powers could not confirm nor deny the rumours.
Maine could not be reached as his phone rang unanswered.
Unconfirmed report was that Maine handed in his resignation letter on Friday.
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May Mahlangu (15) of South Africa celebrates after Thamsanqa Gabuza of South Africa scores during the international friendly between South Africa and Angola at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 16 June 2015 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
BY REGINALD KANYANE
Angola beat South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the CHAN qualifier at Rand Stadium to put one foot on the road to Rwanda 2016 on Saturday afternoon.
The visitors had taken the lead early in the second half and with the home side chasing the game, they left huge gaps at the back and were made to pay further when they conceded the second goal which will make life difficult for South Africa in the second leg.
Much as they tried, the home side failed to breach the Angolan defence well marshalled by goalkeeper Mario.
It was the hosts who started with lots of vigour forcing two early corner kicks though the two set pieces yielded nothing.
Angola could have opened the scoring in the 29th minute but Manuel Afonso contrived to miss an open goal after the home team defence had been prised open on the right flank. But with Wayne Sandilands well-beaten, Afonso blasted over the bar from less than 2 metres.
Roggert Nyundu could have done better for South Africa when captain Wandisile Letlabika took a quick free kick but the Black Leopards striker delayed to head goal wards allowing the visitors time to recover and clear the danger.
Moments later Michael Morton tested the Angolan keeper with a long range shot as both teams failed to create clear cut chances.
Jacinto Dala then saw his flashing header go wide from a corner as Angola again fashioned a half chance and soon after Manucho got a yellow card for a reckless tackle.
As Angola pushed numbers upfront, Manucho fired a long range shot which Sandilands did well to stop.
Soon after the break, a miscommunication between Sandilands and his defence saw South Africa survive a scare but Siyanda Zwane saved the situation as he cleared the ball from crossing the line.
Percy Tau then missed South Africa’s best chance when he was put through by Morton but his first touch let him down. South Africa where made to pay for the miss as Da Costa’s long range shot took a deflection to wrong-foot Sandilands for Angola’s opening goal.
Lyle Lakay then saw his effort saved by Angolan goalkeeper Mario as the home team chased for the equalising goal.
As South Africa continued to chase for the elusive equaliser, Morton missed another golden opportunity when he failed to convert after Angolan keeper had spilled Lakay’s shot. It was a big miss during a period the home side were attempting to come back into the game.
Amigo Memela then hit the upright with Angolan keeper well beaten as the home side continued to be frustrated.
As South Africa poured forward, they were left exposed at the back and were punished by Afonso who scored deep into added time to make life difficult for the home side going into the second leg.
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Kopela residents in North West have vowed to sacrifice their children’s education until they get basic services.
They want access to running water, roads and electricity.
And so the residents went on the rampage last month, leaving three schools and a local clinic burnt to ashes.
They said they were willing to gamble with their children’s future to get the attention of government officials.
Community leader Sporo Tsoku said an agreement was made with the North West education department to send their matrics to a place conducive to studying.
Yesterday morning 55 matriculants were taken to Vryburg to prepare for their final exams, that they will also write there.
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Three-month-old girl was killed and six others injured this evening after a light motor vehicle and bakkie collided head-on on the R53, 20 kilometres outside of Potchefstroom.
When paramedics from the ER24 Potchefstroom branch arrived on scene, they found a bakkie and light motor vehicle lying on the side of the road, 20 metres apart. The light motor vehicle was found lying on its roof.
On assessment, paramedics found numerous bodies lying around the two vehicles.
The body of a three-month-old baby was found lying near the bakkie. Unfortunately the babiy had already succumbed to her multiple, fatal injuries. Nothing more could be done for the patient and she was declared dead on scene.
Six other patients were found on scene, two of them critically injured. Paramedics treated the patients for their injuries and provided the critically injured patients with advanced life support.
Once treated, the patients were transported to Potchefstroom Hospital for urgent treatment.
Local authorities were on scene for further investigations.
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CAPE TOWN – Eleven suspected robbers who allegedly held up a liquor store in Kensington have been arrested.
The group’s minibus taxi was pulled over by authorities near the Airport Approach Road earlier this afternoon.
It’s understood the suspects raided a Liquor City outlet in Kensington earlier today but it’s unclear whether anyone was hurt during the robbery.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
NORTH West-born choreographer Tebogo Kgobokoe said that she was ready to impart her knowledge to the young and aspiring dancers. A 40 year-old award-winning dancer has won numerous prestigious awards and participated in various countries abroad.
‘The Queen of Dance’ as Tebogo is affectionately known to her followers said that she had taught dance for over sixteen years and devoted most of her time to the development of dance and sport in rural areas across South Africa.
“I started my teaching at the Mmabana Cultural Centre in Mmabatho, in the North West province where I later became a choreographer and development officer. I also took part in competitions locally and internationally representing South Africa. I specialised in contemporary, ballet, Spanish, modern dance, freestyle, Rock n Roll, Latin American and ballroom.” Kgobokoe said.
She said her pedigree helped her a lot in achieving her results.
“Consistent and conscientious commitment in the studio are unmatched for. It is with this tenacity that I raised the bar and created an opportunity for the youth through the founding of my newly-built academy. TKAA is the first academy of its kind. It is a dance education system with a strong base of excellent merit and uncompromising academic standards. We have achieved this through our partnership with the prestigious Mountain Cambridge School (MCS). This means that South African youth will get the privilege of both academic and dance education.
“It is widely known that the skills and competencies that one gains through a disciplined sport such as dance, contribute significantly towards excellence in all areas of life. But that is not all; I am presenting a lucrative opportunity for South Africans to create prosperous and meaningful lives through the combined study of the dance and academic fields. Yes, dance is viable and desirable career opportunity, not just only on the stage, but off the stage too.
“We believe that with a wide range of options including stage direction and management, marketing, business management, sponsorship, teaching we provide, we bound to achieve more. So 50 pupils will get that opportunity for 2016 academic year.” she added.
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