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More trouble for Shivambu over middle finger?


Economic Freedom Fighter chief whip Floyd Shivambu faces another contempt-of-Parliament charge for showing Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa the middle finger on September 17.

This was in addition to the contempt of Parliament charges he faces for disrupting proceedings in the National Assembly on August 21.

He and 19 other EFF MPs chanted “pay back the money” at President Jacob Zuma, while he was answering questions.

Parliament’s powers and privileges committee met behind closed doors today to discuss Shivambu’s middle finger.
For more http://www.citypress.co.za

‘Normal transfer rules’ for Pirates


If Orlando Pirates wish to strengthen their goalkeeping department following the tragic passing of Senzo Meyiwa, they will have to wait until the transfer window opens.

According to the Premier Soccer League, “normal transfer rules” still apply with regards to the Buccaneers acquiring another goalkeeper as back-up to Brighton Mhlongo and Philani Zikalala.

Pirates bade farewell to Meyiwa on Saturday, and while they might still be reeling at the senseless murder of their number one goalkeeper, when their minds turn to filling the huge gap left in their team, they will find little support from the League.
For more http://www.kickoff.com

No power cuts on Monday – Eskom


Johannesburg – Power utility Eskom said that it did not expect to have to implement blackouts on Monday after warning on Sunday about possible power outages after a collapsed coal silo cut generation capacity.

“Everything’s under control. The (system) we put in place overnight at the power station seems to be holding,” Eskom spokesman Andrew Etzinger told Talk Radio 702 on Monday morning.

Eskom cut the lights on Sunday, saying power at its 4 110 MW Majuba station had been affected after a coal silo collapsed. It added that there were risks of load shedding on Monday over the peak evening period.

However, Etzinger said Eskom had managed to get mobile coal conveyers and trucks to bring coal to load up the station.

“Fortunately overnight we’ve managed to get two of the units at the power station going again so at this stage no load shedding is planned through the day,” Etzinger said.

Eskom, which produces virtually all of the country’s power, has been operating on razor-thin margins for more than five years as it works to complete two large new power stations. – Reuters

REPORT: Xulu quits over racist remarks


South African defender Siyanda Xulu has stopped training with his club FC Rostov following racist remarks made by his coach Igor Gamula.

Gamula was speaking at a post-match press conference on Friday after his side’s 1-0 victory over Ural in the Russian Premier League.
For more http://www.kickoff.com

Mabe eyes ANCYL top job despite charges


Johannesburg – ANC national executive committee (NEC) member Pule Mabe is set to stand for the position of president of the ANC Youth League despite facing multiple charges of corruption.

Mabe, who is a former treasurer of the league, told The Sunday Independent that he was subjecting himself to court processes, but maintained his innocence of the charges.
For more http://www.iol.co.za

TUT confirms death of student


JOHANNESBURG – The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has confirmed the death of a student at its Soshanguve campus.

The male student was found dead at a female residence in the early hours of this morning.
For more http://www.ewn.co.za

SABC GIVES BOITY “BABY” THULO THE COLD SHOULDER


POTCHEFSTROOM- SEXY TV personality Boity Thulo wants to return to the SABC.

But Sunday Sun has learnt that the star angered the powers that be at the public broadcaster when she jumped ship to pay channel M-Net last year.

Now Boity is pulling a Bonang by also begging for forgiveness.

But the sexy starlet is still paying for her sin of joining the opposition.
For more http://www.dailysun.mobi

Pirates To Reassemble On Monday


After few days of mourning and finally putting to rest goalkeeper and captain Senzo Meyiwa, Orlando Pirates are expected to reassemble on Monday morning though it won’t be for training.
For more http://www.soccerladuma.co.za

Bafana Bafana vs Sudan tickets on sale


Johannesburg- Tickets for the CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2015 Qualifier between South Africa and Sudan are now on sale.

Bafana Bafana will host Sudan at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, 15 November 2014.

The match will be played in honour of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa who passed away on Sunday, 26 October after he was shot.

Kickoff is at 15h00.

Tickets for the penultimate AFCON 2015 qualifier are available at Computicket outlets, Shoprite, Checkers and Shoprite/Checkers stores countrywide for R80 all round.

There is no reserved seating and tickets are on first come, first served basis.

In the final qualifier, South Africa travel to Nigeria to take on the Super Eagles on Wednesday, 19 November 2014.

Bafana Bafana head coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba will annouce his squad for the two matches on Tuesday, 4 November at 11h00 at SAFA House.
-TDN
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9 Vaaltar FM presenters fired after demanding answers on R350 000 expenditure


By Obakeng Maje
Taung- It seems is not raining, but pouring at a local radio station, Vaaltar FM.

The Station Manager dismissed close to nine presenters after they allegedly disrupted the smooth-running of the shows.

The presenters confronted the Station Manager, Ganetsang Sebele and the Board of Directors chairperson, Tsholofelo Moepeng demanding the station’s bank statement and financial records.

Vaaltar FM allegedly received R350 000 from Greater Taung Local Municipality for their Talk shows where the municipality will engage with the community talking about the issues that affect them.

The municipality bought a slot for Mondays and Thursdays between 18:00- 19:00.

On Thursday, the presenters allegedly denied the municipality officials access to enter the studio for the scheduled show.

Fired presenters accused the station management in defrauding the station more than R350 000.

“We were fired because we demanded the bank statement and the financial records. We believe there are discrepancies because the management could not prove how they’ve spent the money. Transparency is needed, but the management see it differently” one presenter said.

According to our mole, all fired presenters will approach The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) on Monday to launch unfair dismissal case against the station management.

Board of Directors chairperson, Tsholofelo Moepeng said the presenters were not fired after they suspect that Vaaltar FM management swindled money from the company, rather expelled after they disturbed the smooth-running of the programmes.

“It is not true that staff members were being expelled for demanding financial records of the station. But it is true that they were being expelled not by the management, but by the Station for intentionally disrupting the normal broadcasting. Further, I do not have any knowledge regarding any alleged financial discrepancy, but the major concern to my understanding with relation to R350 000 was on how it was spent” Board of Director, Tsholofelo Moepeng said.

If what our mole is saying is anything to go by, apparently the community members will submit a ‘vote of no confidence’ memorandum in attempt of dissolving the board.

Vaaltar FM posted names of all fired presenters on their Facebook page, Vaaltarfmnews, but deleted the post few minutes after the some of listeners criticized the idea.

Names Of All Fired Presenters

1. Phenyo “PC” Kujane
2. Motshidisi Letlhogela
3. Tumelo “The Big & Tall” Mogolegeng
4. Agisanang Scuff
5. Judge Baardman
6. Jane Nku
7. Kenewang Phepheng
8. Olebogeng Molale
9. Thato “Dj Notorius” Keolatotse (Suspended)
10. Lesego Molelekwa (Receptionist)
11. Moalosi Lepholletse
-TDN
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