Cape Town – The DA has a plan for harbours and small-scale fishing communities, leader Helen Zille said in Cape Town on Thursday.
“The first step is to empower, and listen to the local community where the harbour is located. Each community should be consulted about the management and branding of its harbour,” she said in a speech prepared for a picket over related job losses in Hout Bay.
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24 die in SA roads
Johannesburg – Twenty-four people have died and 34 others sustained injuries on South Africa’s roads since the start of the Easter weekend, according to traffic reports and the Road Traffic Management Corporation on Friday.
“High level investigation teams are being instituted to unearth the causal factors of these crashes,” spokesperson Thato Mosena said.
Eight people died after a driver lost control of his vehicle and it caught fire on Punda Maria road near the N1 between Makhado and Thohoyandou. Ten people died and five others were injured when a truck collided with a minibus on the R707 between Petrus Steyn and Lyndley in the Free-State.
“Furthermore on the R34 [Newcastle] in Kwazulu-Natal, a truck driver lost control of his vehicle and it overturned resulting in 17 injuries,” Mosena said.
Mosena said unroadworthy vehicles would be removed and impounded.
“If you don’t have a valid drivers licence, you will spend time in jail.”
Mini-bus accident
Five people died and 12 others were seriously injured on Friday morning in a mini-bus accident on a road between Muden and Weenen near Greytown, Emergency Medical Services spokesperson Robert McKenzie said.
Patients were treated on the scene and transported to Greytown Hospital.
“The circumstances resulting in the accident are at this stage not clear and are being investigated by the police,” McKenzie said.
The taxi is thought to have been travelling from Johannesburg to Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal.
A biker died in a collision with a car at the intersection of Bluff Road and Whitehouse Road in Durban at about 5am, Rescue Care spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said.
When paramedics arrived on the scene they found the 47-year-old man lying on the road.
“The driver of the other vehicle was not injured in the collision,” Jamieson said.
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Zuma: Pray for peaceful polls
Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma on Friday asked members of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God to pray for peaceful elections on 7 May.
“Let us pray for peaceful and successful general elections on May 7, a right many sacrificed their lives fighting for,” he told thousands of congregants who welcomed him with thunderous applause and ululations when he entered the Ellis Park Stadium for their Good Friday service.
As he approached the stage those in the stadium sang “umshini wam'”, (bring me my machine gun), a song associated with Zuma.
He was accompanied by Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane and Gauteng African National Congress chairperson Paul Mashatile.
Zuma said it was almost unthinkable that only a few years ago former president Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo and many other ANC leaders did not have the right to vote.
“In their memory, let South Africans come out in their millions to vote on 7 May, in celebration of this hard won right to choose a government of our choice, the ANC.”
South Africans had a collective responsibility to fight crime, substance abuse and the abuse of women and children, Zuma said.
“Let us use this Easter period for a very profound reflection on how we are going to do all these, to improve our lives and our country…let the believers champion the course for good in the society, so that they lead the way.”
Before he delivered his speech, the church’s Brazilian Bishop Edir Macedo asked Zuma to sing his favourite song and he obliged with the Zulu “yinde lendlela esihambayo” (The road we are travelling is long).
The congregation sang it with him for at least three minutes and when he left with his bodyguards after his speech, a recording of the same song was played over the stadium’s sound system.-Sapa
Hooliganism is in the DNA of ANC- EFF
Johannesburg – “Hooliganism is in the DNA of the ANC. We are not shocked that such happened,” the EFF’s Floyd Shivambu said after a scuffle involving ANC supporters broke out at Wits University.
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Allegations against coach Gordon Igesund unfounded- report
Johannesburg-The Emergency Committee of the South African Football Association met on Thursday to consider a report of the Task Team comprising Messrs N Arendse (SC), Mr Xolile Nkompela, Mr Abel Rakoma, Mr Mahomed Mubarak and Mr Andile Ndengezi that was established by the NEC to investigate the following allegations against the Head Coach of the South African Men’s Senior National Team, Mr Gordon Igesund.
A.Allegations Against the Head Coach
i.That he allegedly instigated some or all players of the Men’s Senior National Team to demand bonuses during the CHAN 2014.
ii.That player agents have undue influence over the selection of players for matches of the MSNT.
B.Task Team’s Findings
i.On the basis of evidence and information received, the Task Team found that there is no basis to substantiate the allegation that the Head Coach instigated some or all players of the Men’s Senior National Team to demand bonuses during the CHAN 2014.
ii.On the basis of evidence and information received, the Task Team found that there is no basis for the allegation that player agents have undue influence over the selection of players for matches of the MSNT
iii.The Task Team has found the two allegations made against the Head Coach had no substance whatsoever
C.Recommendations of the Task Team
The Emergency Committee unanimously endorsed the findings of the Task Team as well as the following recommendations of the Task Team that:
i.The Association should establish clear policies and protocols on matters related to selection, contracts, bonuses, medical reports, contractual / financial and all other matter affecting players.
ii.The roles of the Team Manager, Head Coach and Head of Delegation must be clearly spelt out in writing.
iii.The Head Coach ought not to have a Player Agent as his own agent
iv.Player Agents must not be allowed in the Team hotel prior to and during matches of the National Teams
v.There must be clear protocols around the security of the Team in order to maintain the integrity of the Head Coach, Technical Staff and the Players.
vi.The Technical Committee will be requested to develop a process and criteria for the selection of players for the Men’s Senior National Team.
The Emergency Committee expressed a concern that some of the individuals who were identified as persons of interest in the matter ahead of the sittings of the Task Team did not avail themselves for hearings of the Task Team in spite of being invited to do so.
The Emergency Committee hereby expresses its gratitude to the Task Team and individuals who appeared before it.-TDN
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MEC MALOYI HAND MULTI-MILLION RAND PROJECT IN BOJANALA
Ms Olivia Leopeng (84), the first and probably the oldest beneficiary of the Sunway Presidential project in Hartebeespoort in the Madibeng local municipality.
Leopeng, who is blind and does not get social grants, could not stop singing praises about the good work
that the government has done for her and which include her family.
Ms Leopeng is one of the 1000 beneficiaries who were handed over their houses by MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi on Wednesday. The over Hundred Million project is mainly aimed at eradicating informal settlements around the Hartebeespoort area, and further restore their dignity.
“I struggled under the apartheid government. I stayed in unbearable conditions and have never enjoyed life. But today, even though I can’t see properly, I’m the happiest person alive. My life has been changed drastically, mainly because I have never owned a house before. My children will have a home,” said Ms Leopeng.
According to MEC Maloyi the project has significantly changed people’s lives based on the conditions that they have been living in. “Our people’s dignity was stolen by the apartheid system. However this democratic government has worked so hard to restore their dignity. Government will continue to make sure that our people live in habitable and humane environment as it is their democratic right, said MEC Maloyi.
MEC Maloyi further went on to hand over about 200 community residential units to the Rustenburg Local Municipality. The over 30 million rand CRU project that will also assist in accommodating migrant workers who have staying in informal settlements and other local who do not qualify for RDP houses.-TDN
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Internship Programme at the Department of Mineral Resources
The Department of Mineral Resources invites applications for the 2014/2015 Internship/ Experiential Programme in all provinces of South Africa.
MINIMUM STIPEND: Experiential Learning: R1,500.00 per month / Internship Programme: R3,360.33 per month
REQUIREMENTS:
An NQF Level 6 Certificate, National diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Honour’s degree or Master’s degree in the following disciplines/fields of study:
Head Office (19 Posts): Ref. No: DMR/01/INT
●LLB
●Labour Relations
●Auditing
●Accounting
●Human Resources Management and Development (HRM&D)
●Finance
●Economics
●Law
●Risk Management
●Information Technology (IT)
●Supply Chain Management (SCM)
●Geology
●Mining Engineering
●Geoscience
●Natural Science
●Environmental Science or Management
Gauteng (2 Posts) – Ref. No: DMR/02/INT
●Geology
●Mine Surveying
●Mining Engineering
●Developmental Studies
●Social Sciences
Mpumalanga (2 Posts) – Ref. No: DMR/03/INT
LLB
●Environmental Sciences
●Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Limpopo (2 Posts) – Ref. No: DMR/04/INT
●Geology
●Mining Engineering
●Social Sciences
●Human Resources Management (HRM)
●Human Resources Development (HRD)
Free State (2 Posts) – Ref. No: DMR/05/INT
●Mining Engineering
●Administration
●Economics
Northern Cape: (2 Posts) – Ref. No: DMR/05/INT
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
●Cartography
●Environmental Sciences
●Natural Science
●Geometrics
●Town and Regional Planning
●Social Sciences
●Social Planning
●Economics
Eastern Cape: (2 Posts) – Ref. No: DMR/07/INT
●Mining Engineering
●Mine Surveying
●Geology
●Resource Management
Western Cape: (2 Posts) – Ref. No: DMR/08/INT
●LLB
●Developmental Studies
●Social Sciences
North-West: (2 Post) – Ref. No: DMR/09/INT
●Geology
●Mining Engineering
●Environmental Sciences
●Geography
●Geometrics
KwaZulu Natal: (2 Posts) – Ref. No: DMR/09/INT
●Developmental Studies
●Social Sciences
●Geology
●Mining Engineering
●Economics
One administration experiential learner per Station: (10 Posts) – DMR/10/INT
●Office Administration
●Public Management
●Management Assistant
●Business Management
●Human Resources Management (HRM)
PLUS the following key competencies:
Skills:
●Report writing.
Communication:
●Verbal and written.
Creativity:
●Innovative
●Articulate
●Good listener
●Ability to work within a team.
How to apply
NOTE:
●Applications must be made on a fully completed Form Z83(Click here to download form) stating the type of programme applied for and the Province and must be accompanied by a recently updated CV and certified copies of qualifications, academic transcripts (academic record) and Identity Document
●Please take note that all qualifications will be subject to verification
●Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application NOT being considered
●Applications will only be considered from South African citizens between 18 (eighteen) and 35 (thirty five) years of age
●Persons with disabilities will be given preference
●Please take note that applications received after the closing date of the said advertisement will NOT be considered
●Successful candidates for the Internship Programme will be appointed on a 12 (twelve) month contract from 9 June 2014 to 9 June 2015 and Experiential Learning for a period of 18 (eighteen) months
●All incumbents will be subjected to a security clearance
●Please forward your application, marked for the attention of Ms. M.B.M. Mokwena, to the Director-General: Department of Mineral Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007 OR hand-deliver to Travenna Campus, 70 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria
●Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an interview to determine their suitability
●Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only; if you have not been contacted within 3 (three) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 25 April 2014
ENQUIRIES: Ms. M.B.M. Mokwena, tel. 012 444 3726 / 3164.
-TDN
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Teen stabbed after spat over bus seat
Cape Town – A Western Cape school pupil was fatally stabbed while travelling to school on Thursday morning, provincial police said.
Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie said 15-year-old Joseph Isaacs boarded a school bus at Jonkersberg to get to Groot Brak High School.
“Information reveals that the deceased and the suspect argued about a seat on the bus where after the suspect, 15, stabbed him with a knife in the chest,” he said.
The stabbed pupil got off the bus next to the R102.
He was later joined by his father, who accompanied an ambulance taking the boy to George Hospital.
“However, attempts to save him were unsuccessful and he died in hospital. An autopsy will be conducted on the deceased’s body to determine the exact cause of death.”
Pojie said a 15-year-old boy was arrested after being identified by witnesses.
He would be assessed by social workers later on Thursday and remained in custody at the Groot Brak River police station.
The teenager was due to appear in the Mossel Bay Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
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SA sliding into crony capitalism – Naidoo
Cape Town – Twenty years after the first democratic elections, South Africa is sliding into a system of crony capitalism former Cabinet minister and Cosatu leader Jay Naidoo said at Stellenbosch University.
Naidoo was delivering the third annual Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert (FVZS) honorary lecture, hosted by the University’s FVZS Institute for Student Leadership Development, and sponsored by the Konrad Adenauer Institute, on Wednesday evening.
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Termination of Mdluli’s suspension set aside – SCA
Johannesburg – A high court ruling against the withdrawal of some charges against suspended police intelligence boss Richard Mdluli was upheld by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on Thursday.
The charges related to corruption and fraud, the SCA said in its ruling.
The SCA confirmed that the following executive decisions should be set aside:
The decision by the head of the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority, advocate Mrwebi to withdraw criminal charges of fraud and corruption against Lieutenant General Richard Mdluli the National Head of Crime Intelligence of the South African Police Services;
The decision by the national police commissioner to withdraw disciplinary proceedings against Mdluli;
The decision by the commissioner to terminate Mdluli’s suspension from office and to reinstate him in his position.
The SCA rejected one aspect of the high court order related to a murder charge. It did not confirm the setting aside of the following executive decision:
The decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions, South Gauteng, Advocate Chauke, to withdraw criminal charges of murder and seventeen related crimes – including kidnapping, intimidation and assault – against Mdluli.
Also, the SCA said it could not force the NPA to reinstate the charges without delay.
“The SCA did not confirm the high court’s orders to proceed with the criminal prosecution and the disciplinary proceedings without delay because, so the SCA held, this would constitute undue interference with the functions of the executive and a transgression of the separation of powers.”
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