JOHANNESBURG – A South African woman caught allegedly in possession of over R4 million worth of drugs at OR Tambo International Airport has been remanded in custody after making her first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court.
The 29-year-old was arrested yesterday after she was found with crystal meth weighing nearly 16 kilograms.
It was reported that the woman was a well-known television celebrity but the police denied this.
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Johannesburg – The father of Reeva Steenkamp said in an interview on Sunday that he wants to meet Oscar Pistorius to seek closure over the killing of his daughter.
Pistorius was released last week after a year in prison for shooting dead Steenkamp through a locked toilet door in their bedroom in the early hours of Valentine’s Day 2013.
“I think I will get more closure one day if I get the chance to speak to Oscar myself,” Reeva’s father Barry Steenkamp told M-Net.
“Most probably I wouldn’t have to say anything. I will just have to look at him… but that is what I would like to do one day.”
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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
NORTH West premier Supra Mahumapelo met with the Student Representative Council of the North West University Mafikeng campus on Friday. The meeting was organised following a request by the student leaders. North West premier, Supra Mahumapelo said that the students’ leaders felt it was necessary for him to be briefed on their current struggles in respect of the Fees Must fall campaign.
Mahumapelo said: “The students leaders said that part of their concerns at Mafikeng campus include calling for the university library to be opened for 24 hours. The library currently closes at 22h00 during the week and at 24h00 during weekends. I declared that on behalf of the Bokone Bophirima provincial government, we fully support the removal of all obstacles towards the realisation of accelerated transformation at the North West University.
“The government will engage with stakeholders at the university to ensure the commencement of plans on how transformation will unfold at the North West University.” Mahumapelo said.
The deputy president of the SRC, Peter Nkohla said that while fees increase was at the apex of their campaign, they had many other issues which needed to be resolved including transformation at the North West University.
“The university council wanted to increase fees by 9,5% and it emerged in a meeting we had with them that the minister of higher education had said fee increase must not exceed 6%.” Nkohla said. He said that the SRC felt that the annual fee increase over the years was not commensurate with the level of development at the Mahikeng campus of the North West University.
President Jacob Zuma announced on Saturday that there will be no fees increment for 2016 after he met with student leaders in Union Buildings.
SRC president Xavier Mabengwana met with all three campuses representatives yesterday. He said they will have a total shutdown on Monday.
“We want the North West University council to be disbanded. We want curriculum alignment that is in line with our higher education regulations. The Potchefstroom campus is the only campus that is benefiting. You look at their hostels and the infrastructure they have, you will never find them at other two campuses.
“The council said they want to preserve a culture. We want to understand what culture is that. They only want to preserve Afrikaans language and use it to sideline other black students. We want to see transformation at all campuses. The council only benefits white students and consists of whites only. Their reaction in return make it very difficult for the vice chancellor to do his work properly. We will have a media briefing on Monday,” Mabengwana said.
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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.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
A MURDER against four suspects was postponed by Taung Magistrate’s Court last week. Two Chake brothers, Oratile (26), Tshepo (28) and other two accomplices Ogodiseng Matlhola (24) and Thebeetsile Sege(24) were granted bail.
The four suspects allegedly killed a 28 year-old Bangladesh businessman in Matsheng village, near Taung back in July this year. He was stabbed to death in his tuck shop while asleep. The undisclosed amount of money and groceries were found hidden at Chake’s house.
The suspects were granted bail after being detained in custody for more than three months. Oratile and Tshepo who were on parole were granted R1200 each while Thebeetsile Sege granted R500 bail and Ogodiseng Matlhola received R600 bail. The murder case against them will resumes on the November 24.
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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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Men in the country have sex on average 52 times a year, Pharma Dynamics found in its survey.
This paled in comparison to the global average of 104 times a year.
Over 500 men between the ages of 18 and 55, involved in a committed relationship, participated in the pharmaceutical company’s national survey.
Twenty-two percent of the country’s men had sex less often than three times a month, while 16 percent were considered to be in a sexless relationship.
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