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Celebrating 20 years of democracy in Tourism


Mahikeng- Taking full advantage of the successes recorded within the Tourism Sector in the province since the inception of the democratic dispensation, the Bokone Bophirima department of Tourism will in partnership with Khaya Cool International Radio and other strategic partners celebrate 20 years of Democracy in Tourism.

“MEC for Tourism Desbo Mohono will deliver a key note address which is expected to further expatiate on the past 20 years of expanding the tourism product base and infrastructure” departmental spokesperson Dineo Lolokwane said.

The celebration will be held as follows:

Date: 20 September 2014

Venue: Mmabatho Hotel School

Time: 9AM
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Mabe’s assets seized in fraud case


Johannesburg – Assets of R2.2m have been seized from former ANC Youth League treasurer general Pule Mabe and two others accused of defrauding the SA Social Security Agency (Sassa), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Friday.

Spokesperson Nathi Mncube said in a statement that the NPA’s asset forfeiture unit was granted a freezing order in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on 9 September.

The order was granted against Mabe, former Sassa spokesperson Paseka Cornelius Letsatsi, and Surprise Kabedi Ramosa in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.

“This order prohibits them from dealing in their property, and appointed a curator to attach their assets.”

In court documents the NPA alleged that the three siphoned funds from Sassa and/or the Social Responsibility Fund account through organisations that did not qualify for funding.

The three have appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court in connection with the case.

Letsatsi allegedly solicited funds illegally from the agency in 2008 on the pretext of a community development program, the Progressive Young Women’s Co-operative, needing to pay service providers directly.

Instead the money was allegedly given to companies Mabe and Ramosa owned.

“The amounts were paid on 17 September 2008 and 26 November 2008 even though these entities did not render any services,” Mncube said.

“Afterwards, money was transferred not only between these accounts, but also into the account of KG Project Management of which Mr Mabe is the only signatory.”

Earlier this month the ANC Youth League in Gauteng backed Mabe, and ANC national executive committee member, for the position of ANCYL president.

Chairperson Matome Chiloane told reporters in Johannesburg that the ANCYL in the province noted the charges Mabe faced and resolved to continue to support him as he was innocent until proven guilty.

“Comrade Pule Mabe is a member of the ANCYL in good standing within our province and we believe that the knowledge and experience he has acquired through time from the various leadership positions he has held puts him in good standing to take our organisation further.”

The elective conference will be held next week.

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Generations off air for 2 months


The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Friday announced minor changes to its TV schedule, in light of the fact that SABC 1 soap drama Generations will be revamped.

The revamp comes after 16 actors contracts were terminated by MMSV Productions.

From Wednesday the 1st of October 2014, Generations will be off screen until December as new episodes are filmed.

In place of Generations in the 20:00 time slot, the SABC 1 drama Skeem Saam Season 3 will be broadcast.

The Generations repeat slot on SABC 3 at 10:30 will be replaced by Muvhango.

The SABC appealed to the public to be patient as it deals with the challenges currently faced in ensuring the longevity of Generations.

In place of Generations in the 20:00 time slot, SABC 1 drama Skeem Saam Season 3 will be broadcast.

Meanwhile, the 16 axed actors fired from the soap opera have approached the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to seek reinstatement.

The actors, organised under the “Generations Actors Guild” (Gag), said in a statement they were “unshaken” in their resolve to secure their demands.

These include a reduction to 10 working hours a day, provision of social benefits, an end to inconsistencies in remuneration, payment of royalties, and better working conditions.

Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal has called for the SABC to terminate Generations executive producer, Mfundi Vundla’s contract, should he fail to re-instate the fired actors.

They demonstrated outside the SABC building in Durban along with members of the Creative Workers Union of South Africa (CWUSA).

Cosatu and CWUSA are also calling for the improvement of working conditions for creative artists across the country.
For more http://www.sabc.co.za

SA murder rate goes up 5% – Phiyega

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Pretoria – The number of murders increased by 800 in the past financial year, national police commissioner Riah Phiyega said on Friday.

Murder had gone up by 5% and attempted murder by 4.6%, said Phiyega, announcing the 2013/2014 crime statistics in Pretoria.

Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm increased by 1.5% and robbery with aggravated circumstances was up by 12.7%.

Common assault was down by 3.3% and sexual offences decreased by 5.6%, with rape and sexual assault dropping.

“We are not going to rest. We will continue putting effort into these areas,” she said.

Bank robberies decreased by 77.4% over a five-year period, but increased from seven incidents in 2012/13 to 21 in 2013/14.

That is a 200% increase.

The robbery of cash-in-transit vehicles stabilised at 145 incidents, this year compared to last year.

Common robbery went up by 0.6%.

Drug-related crimes increased by 26.1% in the past financial year.

– SAPA

Higher levels of violence in SA – Nhleko

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Pretoria – There were higher levels of violence in society, Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko said on Friday.

“If you look at the five or 10 year trends combined with the year under review, contact crime is a permanent feature,” he said.

Crimes including murder and attempted murder were increasing, he said in introductory remarks at the release of this year’s crime statistics.

Social unrest

Nhleko said in the past five years there had been an increase in social unrest.

“It also suggests that there has to be a broader solution found,” he said.

“We observe there are higher levels of violence in our society.”

Nhleko said cultural violence and aggression should be eradicated.

Alcohol abuse is still a problem in the country.

“The prevalence of drugs and alcohol abuse in our community is extremely concerning,” he said.

“They tend to a production point for criminal activity.”

In the year under review, there was a decrease in various crimes including commercial crime, stock theft, sexual offences, shoplifting, theft of motor vehicles and motor cycles, and arson.

Sexual crimes against women and children remain an area of concern, he said.

“The decrease doesn’t mean that there are no incidences…they do exist,” he said.

He said in the year under review, the police confiscated large quantities of drugs.

Raw figures

He said the figures they would release were raw figures that have been audited by the Auditor General of SA.

“The statistics are based on raw figures, cases reported and cases dealt with and subsequently led to arrest and convictions.”

He noted that there had been concern expressed about the integrity of the statistics but that his department was working with Statistics SA to improve this.

In future there would be double quality assurance with the auditor general and StatsSA.

Nhleko said the crime statistics focused on community reported crimes and police-detected serious crimes.

The police will focus on four pillars – strengthening the criminal justice system, professional ideation of the police, demilitarisation and building safety using an integrated approach.

– SAPA

Reeva’s mother writes book

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Cape Town – Reeva Steenkamp’s mother has written a memoir which has been described by its publisher as the only true insider’s account of the “most dramatic trial of the 21st century”.

Die Burger reported on Friday that June Steenkamp’s book Reeva: A Mother’s Story will be published in November.
For more http://www.news24.com

Sundowns change loan policy


Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed they will allow all the players that they have loaned out this season to play against them after a surprise edict by owner Patrice Motsepe.

Musa Nyatama, last season barred from competing against this parent club, was on the field on Sunday for Bloemfontein Celtic as they went down 1-0 to Sundowns in the first example of the change in attitude by the champions.

Playing for other Premier Soccer League clubs in the new campaign are Keegan Dolly (Ajax Cape Town) and Mogakolodi Ngele Nyatama and Mukuka Mulenga (Bloemfontein Celtic), Kwanda Mngonyama, Abel Mabaso and Sibusiso Kumalo (all Maritzburg United) and Thami Sangweni at Chippa United.
For more http://www.supersport.com

Transnet Engineering Technician-in-Training




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Transnet Engineering Technician-in-Training




THIS ADVERT IS OPEN TO UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES! Transnet seeks to place graduates in specific areas within operations.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Operating Division : TPT Cape Town CT
Position Title : Eng Technician-in-Training
Employee Group : Trainee
Department : OPS, Operations, CWN
Location : Cape Town
Reporting To : Chief Operations Manager
Grade Level : G

Reference Number : 20000983

Position Purpose :

The Engineering Technician in Training ole is development pipeline for key roles within TPT Operations.

The trainee will receive exposure in the various areas specified in this document, through participation in various productivity improvement initiatives throughout TPT terminals.

Position outputs :

1. TPT Terminal Operations Management
2. Operations / Process Improvement and design Projects
3. Change Management methodology and tools
4. Project Management
5. Statistical and business analysis

6. Stakeholder Engagement/ Management7. Research specialized technical data and present findings and recommendations influencing project deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience :

B. Degree / ND (Industrial Engineering/ Logistics Management/Production Management);

Previous work experience such as vacation work will be an added advantage.

Competencies :

General business principles

Project management methodologies

Process Improvement Methodologies

MS Office software range

Must have excellent communication (verbal and written) skills

Must possess very good computer skills

Must possess analytical skills

Must possess interpersonal skills

The closing date is on 23.09.2014.

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Celtic CEO To Exit Club?


Despite reports from sources within Bloemfontein Celtic and SuperSport United confirming the exit of Chief Executive Officer, Khumbulani Konco, from Siwelele to take up a senior role within theTshwane outfit, Konco would not confirm with the Siya crew, instead opting to insist that he would be remaining in Bloemfontein in his current capacity.  
For more http://www.soccerladuma.co.za