JOHANNESBURG – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says it’s important to heal the wounds of the Marikana tragedy and to move on.
The deputy president was speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, after being accused by Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) leader Julius Malema of having the blood of 34 miners on his hands.
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By Obakeng Maje
Upington Crime Prevention unit followed up on information and raided several houses in the Upington precinct.
Carlton Street police confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R428 000 at. The premises.
“The drugs were found hidden in blankets, curtains, in the corridors and some in the gutters. The house is occupied by many tenants therefore no one could be linked to the drugs” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.
The police also found 3 cellphones, 2 Ipads, 1 GPS and one braai set.
Daniel Okiwelu(30) and Promise Owula(24) were arrested and charged with theft. Another 55 yeari old man was also arrested after 11 x9mm rounds , 6 x 3.57 rounds and 3 x 7.65 rounds were found in his room.
“Joanto Santos was charged with possession of illegal ammunition and suspects appeared in the Upington Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Joanto Santos received R500 bail while Daniel Okiwelu and Promise Owula were both remanded in custody.
Their cases have been remanded for the 23 and 25 September 2014, respectively.
The Upington Cluster Commander Brigadier Paul Cengani applauds the members from Upington Crime Prevention unit for a job well done and lauds the community for assistance in this regard.
-TDN
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Economic Freedom Fighters chief whip Floyd Shivambu has vowed to “publicly withdraw the middle finger” after flipping the bird at Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday.
In a statement on Thursday, Shivambu tried to explain his actions captured on parliamentary television footage showing him giving Ramaphosa the middle finger shortly after being told to leave the National Assembly.
“In the process of leaving the house, I raised my middle finger towards Mr Ramaphosa to express the disgust of the reality that workers have lost lives due to his pursuit of private profits and interests,” Shivambu said.
“I, however, realise that raising the middle finger was not necessary because there are platforms to express the utter disgust for Mr Ramaphosa’s role in Marikana and everywhere else where he is involved.”
Shivambu said while he would not withdraw his comments that Ramaphosa “murdered” workers at Marikana in 2012, he regretted the hand gesture.
“Instead of raising the middle finger there exists space and time to express honest and truthful observations on his role in the counter-revolution,” he said.
“I therefore publicly withdraw the middle finger and will bring this to the attention of the House in the next sitting of the National Assembly.”
Both Shivambu and EFF leader Julius Malema were ordered to leave the House during question time on Wednesday.
“Why is the deputy president not accepting responsibility for the death of 34 mineworkers that died? You killed them because you are driven by profit,” Malema said.
“You are the one who wrote e-mails and instigated the killing of 34 people. Your hands have got blood… of people who died in Marikana.”
Ramaphosa, who sat on the Lonmin board at the time of the violent strike at Lonmin’s mining operations at Marikana, near Rustenburg in the North West in August 2012, was questioned about his testimony before the Farlam Commission of Inquiry last month.
The commission was appointed to probe the deaths of 44 people during the violent wage-related strike.
Thirty-four people, mostly striking mineworkers, were shot dead by police, about 70 wounded, and 250 arrested on August 16, 2012. Ten people, including two policemen and two Lonmin security guards, were killed in the previous week.
-Sapa
Economic Freedom Fighters chief whip Floyd Shivambu has vowed to “publicly withdraw the middle finger” after flipping the bird at Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday.
In a statement on Thursday, Shivambu tried to explain his actions captured on parliamentary television footage showing him giving Ramaphosa the middle finger shortly after being told to leave the National Assembly.
“In the process of leaving the house, I raised my middle finger towards Mr Ramaphosa to express the disgust of the reality that workers have lost lives due to his pursuit of private profits and interests,” Shivambu said.
“I, however, realise that raising the middle finger was not necessary because there are platforms to express the utter disgust for Mr Ramaphosa’s role in Marikana and everywhere else where he is involved.”
Shivambu said while he would not withdraw his comments that Ramaphosa “murdered” workers at Marikana in 2012, he regretted the hand gesture.
“Instead of raising the middle finger there exists space and time to express honest and truthful observations on his role in the counter-revolution,” he said.
“I therefore publicly withdraw the middle finger and will bring this to the attention of the House in the next sitting of the National Assembly.”
Both Shivambu and EFF leader Julius Malema were ordered to leave the House during question time on Wednesday.
“Why is the deputy president not accepting responsibility for the death of 34 mineworkers that died? You killed them because you are driven by profit,” Malema said.
“You are the one who wrote e-mails and instigated the killing of 34 people. Your hands have got blood… of people who died in Marikana.”
Ramaphosa, who sat on the Lonmin board at the time of the violent strike at Lonmin’s mining operations at Marikana, near Rustenburg in the North West in August 2012, was questioned about his testimony before the Farlam Commission of Inquiry last month.
The commission was appointed to probe the deaths of 44 people during the violent wage-related strike.
Thirty-four people, mostly striking mineworkers, were shot dead by police, about 70 wounded, and 250 arrested on August 16, 2012. Ten people, including two policemen and two Lonmin security guards, were killed in the previous week.
-Sapa
By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley Cluster FCS Unit are investigating a case of attempted rape, after a 73 year-old woman was rescued by community members from being raped by an unknown man, says Northern Cape police.
The incident happened on Wednesday between 22:00 and 23:00 in Pluto Street, Ritchie.
“The victim was asleep when unknown man stormed into her shack. The suspect held the victim at a knife point and attempted to undress her, and in the process the victim screamed for help and the community came to her rescue” lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said.
Tawana said however the suspect fled the scene before the community could apprehend him. “We are requesting the community members to share any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect with the police.”
Contact Warrant Officer Sabata Tsiu or Constable Noge at 082 3020 473 / 053 8385 500 / 10 111 and all information will treated confidentially and the identity of those who will share the information will be protected.
-TDN
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Kuruman- The Minister of Police Nkosinathi Nhleko and the National Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega will once again be visiting Kuruman in the Northern Cape, says ministry spokesperson Musa Zondi.
“The Minister visited the region on Thursday whereby he engaged with stakeholders regarding service delivery in the area. The Minister’s visit this weekend is a follow-up meeting with the stakeholders” Zondi said.
Local public representatives and other major role-players from other government departments and community structures will be present.
The time and venue will be communicated to you in due course.
-TDN
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Johannesburg- The Ministry of Small Business Development would like to warn the public about a number of fake Facebook accounts which purport to be those of the Minister of Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu.
“To date we have identified three fake accounts. The Minister has indicated that the only legitimate Facebook account is the one with the ANC emblem as her profile picture” departmental spokesperson Cornelius Manama said.
Minister Lindwe Zulu strongly condemns the existence of these false Facebook accounts in her name and the fraudulent use of her name and pictures.
“We believe that these accounts were created with the sole intention to mislead and con members of the public. The fake accounts have been reported to Facebook” Manama said.
-TDN
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Banyana Banyana striker Portia Modise is three goals away from reaching yet another milestone in her career.
Modise registered her 97th goal in national team colours last weekend, when the Sasol sponsored women’s national team walloped Botswana 10–0 in an international friendly match.
She is about to make history as the first National team player to reach 100 goals should she score in the next coming matches.
The Soweto born player is the highest capped player in the women’s national team with 113 caps. She made her debut in the senior national team in 2000.
We caught up with ‘Bashin’ as she is affectionately nicknamed for her great habit of finding the back of the net, while the team is in camp preparing for the 2014 African Women’s Championship (AWC).
Portia, take us through your childhood, where were you born and where did you grow up?
Portia Modise (PM): I was born in Soweto, I grew up there. I had a normal childhood, I went to school, played in the streets and did house chores.
How did the love of football come about?
PM: I am not sure where it came from, I guess it’s a gift I was born with. I see it as a blessing from God.
When did you realise that you are capable of playing football?
PM: When I played on the streets with my brothers and friends, we used to play street soccer, that’s where I leant the skills.
What did your family say when they realised that you love football and that is the sport you want to play?
PM: My family didn’t have a problem with it, they said if it makes me happy then it is fine with them. They supported me financially and bought me kit and soccer boots.
Was football the only sport you loved/played at school?
PM: Yes, it was the only sport I loved and played at school, I chose it over other sports.
A lot of people know you as the senior national team player, take us through your junior national team ranks, which divisions have you represented?
PM: I played for Basetsana at the age of 13, I captained that team. By the age of 15 I was called up to Banyana Banyana.
What was your reaction when you received your first senior national team call-up?
PM: I was over the moon, my life time dream had just come true, and knowing I was going to be playing with great players made me very happy.
You are one of the few female footballers in the country who have played abroad, how was the experience?
PM: It was a life change experience and it helped me mature at a young age. It was not easy to be away from home but I worked hard, I learnt a lot from my teammates, that experience taught me a lot of life lessons.
You are also the highest capped player in the national team with 113 caps, how does that make you feel?
PM: It feels great and all the years of hard work are finally paying off. I believe that I am highly blessed.
You have played under different national team coaches, how is life under Coach Vera Pauw?
PM: I enjoy playing under Coach Vera. She is open about many things and treats us like professionals footballers. She is a mother to us, it helps to have a female coach as she understands the challenges of being a women.
You are three goals away from making history and being the first player to score 100 goals for a national team in South Africa, how does it feel?
PM: I still cannot believe that I’m just a few goals away from reaching another milestone in national team colours, it’s a great honour and I owe it all to my teammates who over the years have been supportive, without them I would not be three goals away from scoring my 100th.
With Sasol Banyana Banyana going to play in the African Women’s Championship, what are your personal ambitions?
PM: If I am part of the team going to Namibia, my burning desire and ambition is to help the team qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, for me that would be my greatest achievement.
How is the standard of women’s football in the country now, as compared to when you started playing?
PM: Today there are more women playing football, which is a good thing, but the level is still very low. In the national team, things are better as we play a lot of games ahead of a big tournament like AWC and all this is possible because of the support from our sponsor Sasol.
What can help the women’s game grow in the country?
PM: Having a professional women’s football league will help develop the sport and allow for a bigger pool of players to represent the national team. This will also help us (South Africa) to be strong enough to compete with the world’s best.
What are your future plans?
PM: I want to coach, football has brought so much to my life and I want to give back to the youngsters out there.
-TDN
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The African National Congress in the North West welcomes the outcomes of the 3 by-elections held in various wards in Tswaing , Matlosana and Greater Taung yesterday.
“Indeed, our people have confidence in the ANC as the leader of society and progressive force in our province in particular and in country in general. We have retained all 2 of our wards and gained 1 ward which was previously occupied by DA, Tswaing ward 6” ANC North West provincial secretary Dakota Legote said.
The ANC`s overwhelming and resounding victory in Ward 6 in Tswaing demonstrates that people continue to believe in the ANC.
“The electorate of Ward 6 have rejected the DA`s assertion that they could present a credible and convincing alternative to the African National Congress, has been met with disdain. This is a clear positive sign the future especially the 2016 local government election” Legote said.
He said the ruling party thank all their electorates, volunteers and leaders of our election machinery for making the people’s movement a champion of the working class in this victory of all the September, 17 by –elections.
-TDN
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