Johannesburg – The mystery of the identity of the two passengers who were travelling with the popular Generations: The Legacy star, Rapulana Seiphemo, when he was involved in a horrific fatal accident on the N14, near Diepsloot, last Sunday has deepened.
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The case of an ANC member accused of raping and kidnapping a 15-year-old girl in the North West has been postponed to allow him to get a legal representative and apply for bail .

The man, who is in his 40s, appeared briefly in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court yesterday. He is facing one count of rape, one count of attempted murder and one count of abduction.

According to the court papers, he allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl at his home on November 15 last year.

The ANC member faces a charge of attempted murder relating to sleeping with the girl while knowing that he i s HIV positive.

ANC provincial secretary Dakota Legotoe said the man has been for some time trying to convince members of the party and the community to support his ambitions to become the ANC candidate for the local government elections.

The last encounter between the man and the teenager is said to have been 10 days ago when he was seen entering his house with the girl and later leaving without.

Magistrate Itumeleng Mabudisa said on February 6, the man allegedly abducted the girl with the intention of having sex with her.

Asked if he needed a legal representative, the man, who was wearing a red T-shirt and a pair of jeans, said he wanted to check whether his father had managed to find him a lawyer.

“I will need my own lawyer. There is someone I have to see first to discuss issues of getting a lawyer. I want to consult with my father,” he said.

The courtroom was packed with ANC members. Some were supporting the accused, saying his arrest was a plot to block his political ambition ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

They held placards written “Hands off our leader”, and “Stop all political plots”. They said the underage girl was not raped but was in a long-term relationship with their comrade.

On the opposite side was another group of ANC members who taunted the accused, calling him a “rapist”.

Legotoe said the ANC did not and will not support any candidate with criminal behaviour.

“We are convinced and confident that members of the ANC have made a correct choice by electing individuals with clean criminal records and good behaviour to represent the ANC in the coming local government elections,” Legotoe said.

The man will appear in court again on Monday.
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IT’S easy come, easy go with Teko Modise’s millions. He spends a lot, but then he earns a lot.

And sometimes he ends up in a tight spot, with more cash going out than what’s coming in.

The former Bafana Bafana midfielder is a rich man – with a record of having his assets seized by the repo guys.

Sources close to the star alleged that the repo men collected Teko’s Jeep SRT8.

And this was barely two months after he helped his team to the MTN8 Cup and pocketed a very cool R8 million bonus!

Teko seems to be piling up the silverware with his team. But his off-the-field luck seems to have run out at the moment.

Last week, a source claimed: “Teko arrived late for a training session in a Golf. He explained to coach Pitso Mosimane that he was dealing with people who wanted their Jeep back.

“The coach was pissed off because he’d been advising players to think smart when tempted by nice things that cost them a lot of money.”

Teko might find himself in the money again, as his team is leading the race in the Absa Premier League Championship.

And then he’ll be back in the big spender league.

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I WAS telling my friend about some guy who runs a seminar to teach women how to get more money from their boyfriends.

She said: “So, if they’re not prostitutes, why

must they milk men? Why are women still avoiding hard work for their own keep? Why would you expect a man to pay for your hair, lashes, nails, make-up and clothes? Those are things which will all come off in the end!

“Natural beauty is easier, cheaper and less stressful – without weaves, lashes, nails and make-up. Why bother to nag a man for all those things that make you look like a drag artist?”

I have no clue. But hey, she can talk!

Nonetheless, my friend is right when she says
high-maintenance women should stop depending on their men’s wages. Be calm, ladies – and find your own source of income.

Surely, you paid for your own hair before you met him, so why must you expect cash in a relationship?

Is he an ATM and do you reciprocate in a perpetual state of thankfulness?

Darling – are you so pathetic that you can’t date a man without asking him for things to make you appear prettier? Are you dating your man for cash? Are you the kind of woman who salivates when you see his wallet?

Please, don’t tell me you expect imali yomqamelo.

Hun, you’re not a hooker. But when did women become so greedy they have to take extortion lessons?

Ladies – please remember your dignity and stop asking men for your nails, hair and clothes. What you need are worldly possessions in your own name, like a car or a great handbag. And who has sex for a bag?

No sane woman asks her man for cash unless she resembles a camel – hairy and bumpy with large feet. Demanding manicure money is demeaning. I say you deserve the moon and the stars!

A man is not asked for money. Angel, he comes with it. He is it. First, he gives you your own card for shopping and lunch. This is the kind of man who’ll expect you to move in and be his.

A man of this stature doesn’t want you to ask, play tricks or wheedle like a little girl when you want something. You become his wealth.

So stop silly seminars, or asking for eWallet or airtime. Stop dating boys and start dating men who won’t make you fetch. Unless you like being his bitch.

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ROLES have been reversed for Lungisani Ndlela, who is making a living as a prison warder in Witbank, in Mpumalanga, these days.

During his prime time as a hot-shot striker for Bafana Bafana, Moroka Swallows, SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns, Lungisani used to be tightly policed by defenders on the pitch.

That was because he possessed a lethal left foot that wreaked havoc in the defence as he set to bang in goals in almost every match.

But after his fall from the top, Lungisani has turned to guarding some dangerous people in prison.

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Absa Premiership

Score: Mamelodi Sundowns 0-0 Golden Arrows

Date: 19 February 2016

Venue: Lucas Moripe Stadium

Mamelodi Sundowns were left frustrated, after being held to a 0-0 draw by a stubborn Golden Arrows on Saturday.

The encounter got off to a slow start, although Sundowns started asserting their dominance after 10 minutes.

Clinton Larsen’s side were quite content to let the Brazilians have the ball, while they attacked on the counter with Mahachi, Ramagalela and Hotto.

Sundowns went close in the 38th minute when Teko Modise’s free-kick from 25-yards out sailed just wide of the Mbaeva’s upright.

The home side should have gone ahead two minutes later when Wayne Arendse’s long ball found Khama Billiat, who placed his effort wide of the upright with Mbaeva to beat.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
FOUR suspects aged between 29 and 42 were arrested in Pudimoe. 

North West police spokesperson Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said police from Pudimoe cluster, TRT, Tracking Team and Detectives in the cluster conducted  an operation yesterday.

“Police were tracing four suspects accused of attempted murder. The suspects were cornered and arrested at one of the suspects’ residential area,” he said.

The suspects will appear before Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
-TDN
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BY REGINALD KANYANE

ONE person has been arrested after a shoot-out with police.  Potchefstroom Highway Patrol police were patrolling the area when they noticed a suspected White Toyota Avanza.

According to the police, the vehicle was allegedly used during commission of  business robbery at Hartbeesfontein.

North West police spokesperson Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The suspects in the vehicle shot at  the police and police retaliated. It is alleged that one of the suspects fell off the moving vehicle and he was arrested.”

The incident took place along Sisulu street,  in Potchefstroom.

The vehicle was found abandoned  between  Ext 3 and Ext 7 in Ikageng (Sarafina) at about 6pm.

“Two Ikageng SAPS members allegedly were inspecting the vehicle when approached by an unknown African male. He was requested to stand still to be searched, but he refused.

“The  police allegedly heard a firearm bang and took cover. The unknown male disappeared in the bushes. The police launched a search without success,” he said.

Police called for back-up from Klerksdorp TRT, Potchefstroom & Ikageng Vispol,  Mounted Unit and K9 to be  assisted in the search.

Mounted unit police allegedly discovered a television set in the vicinity.

The arrested suspect is expected to appear before court soon for attempted murder and business robbery.
-TDN
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Department of Community Safety & Transport Management invites applications for the Traffic Officer’s diploma Learnership, which seeks to capacitate unemployed youth with knowledge and skills in Road Traffic Management Skills Programme.

NB: Female applicants are encouraged to apply

Requirements:

Road Traffic Management (NQF Level 4)Unemployed youth (between the age of 18-35)Grade 12 (Matric Certificate)/ NCV L4 Certificate,South African Identity Document,Valid Driver’s License,Certificate of No Criminal Records (SAPS Clearance Certificate),Recent Medical Report Certificate that proves that applicant can do strenuous exercises.

● Applications must be accompanied by a signed and dated Z83, Z83 Form – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM

OR

Z83 Form – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM

a recent updated comprehensive CV with at least names of three (3) referees with current contact details.

Originally certified copies of all Qualifications, ID document, and other required documents.

Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

● All qualifications will be verified.

Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish this Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

● Candidates must indicate the number of the post/reference number and the centre in their applications.

● Candidates requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their queries to the person reflected as enquiries below the post applied for.

● Applications should be forwarded in time to the department since applications received after the closing date and time indicated below will as a rule not be accepted.

Faxed and emailed applications are not accepted.

● It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the department.

● The Department reserves the right not to make appointments, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

● All appointments will be subjected to a positive qualifications verifications as well as security clearance and vetting.

● NB. Learners who have previously been in a Learnership programme in the Public Service will not be considered.

Closing Date: 26/02/2016 at 16h00
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BY REGINALD KANYANE

The Local Government Communicators Forum (LGCF) has once again encouraged communicators in municipalities to heighten the usage of social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and improve municipal websites to contribute to the enhancement of the image of municipalities in the province and promote interaction with communities.

This came out at the last session of the LGCF for the financial year 2015/16 held at Rustenburg. 

The Chairperson of the LGCF and the Director responsible for Media and Communication in the department of Local Government and Human Settlements, Ben Bole said young people who constitute majority of the Bokone Bophirima population, are active users of these platforms and as municipal communicators this is the space they need to occupy to communicate good government stories.

Ben Bole said: “The current day and age, government needs to be more open and transparent about its working and these social networking sites can help in evolving a more participatory government.” 

Bole further said that as institution that ignores usage of social media networks and the power that is poses, they are not taking communication serious.

“Social media has taken centre stage and most of the organisations depend on them to communicate, engage and serve communities. Social media can mobilise social campaigns, enable communications and discussions on public or departmental forum, spread awareness, provide instant news and information. In so doing they are making our lives easy as communicators,” he said.

Bole said few municipalities in the province are still not active users of these important medium and the forum resolved to support all municipalities to heighten their participation in that space.
-TDN
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