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A man arrested for bludgeoned ex to death


By Obakeng Maje
Itsoseng-North West police arrested a 21 year-old man for murder he allegedly bludgeoned his ex-girlfriend to death on Sunday, colonel Emelda Setlhaku said.

Colonel Emelda setlhako said the atrocity took place at Bethel village and the suspect was arrested.

“A 17 year-old girl was found lying on the streets with her throat slit open. The police arrested her ex-boyfriend in connection of murder” Setlhako said.

The suspect was arrested at Matile village, near Itsoseng and will appear in court on Monday.

Police said the two was allegedly engaged in an argument and that led to the death of the teen.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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Govt looking up to the church as a partner – Acting Premier Sebegoe


Rustenburg-Government is looking up to the church as a partner in building a society that is founded on sound family and human values that also that places a high premium on morality, human solidarity and collectivism, North West Acting Premier and MEC for Finance, Paul Sebegoe assured the Platinum Circuit of the Methodist Women’s Prayer and Service Union Manyano Convention that ended on Sunday.In his keynote address delivered at the reception service for the over 4000 women who had gathered for the 58th convention held at the Mogwase Stadium near Sun City on Friday evening, Acting Premier Sebegoe said that Crime, corruption, gender based violence and the abuse of women and children threaten to dim the flame of hope that was lit in 1994 at the dawn of freedom and democracy.“Religious institutions, like the church, continue to play an important role in nurturing our young democracy. They are centres of influence in society. They are especially powerful because they play a major role in forming and informing the consciousness of our people. In the African context in particular, religion is a major source of the development of worldview and values,” Sebegoe highlighted.
Sebegoe said that the church is better positioned to foster meaningful change as it one of the necessary institutions that the government can tap in and partner with in a fight for better life for all.
“The task therefore of the church is to encourage positive collaboration amongst community organs so as to work for the improvement of people’s conditions,” the Acting Premier emphasised.
He appealed to the women prayer and service union that had earlier in the day gone to pray at the infamous Marikana koppie and plant a tree of hope and remembrance to be at the forefront of efforts to build moral, humane and caring communities and to assist spread the message of respect as well as good, honest and ethical behavior in communities.
Evangelist Elise Ledwaba from Magalakwena Circuit in Limpopo who was part of the prayer service at Marikana said that the visit was to show love and to signify that the church cares for the families of those who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident.-TDN
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ANC tells Madonsela to shut up


Johannesburg- ANC deputy secretary Jessie Duarte has challenged Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to “respect her office” by keeping quiet after issuing her reports.
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Bidvest Wits are SAFA National U17 champs


Johannesburg-Bidvest Wits beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 to win the SAFA U17 National Championships title at the Nike Football Training Centre. 

Goals from Thato Tsibolane, Peter Frosler and second half substitute Khuzulwandile Vilakazi saw the Charles Yohane-coached Bidvest Wits walk away with the title they richly deserved after playing the most enterprising soccer during the tournament.

 

“I am excited about the title and overall, I think we played better soccer and we were very consistent. I have really enjoyed this tournament and would like to take this opportunity to thank SAFA and Grand Parade Investment for providing our youngsters with such an opportunity,” said Yohane.

 

“Such tournaments are good for the country as they provide a solid foundation for future great teams.”

 

His vanquished Chiefs counterpart, Arthur Zwane said while he was disappointed by the outcome, his charges had gained invaluable experience.

 

“We can only get better by exposing ourselves to such competitions. I would like to take my hat off to SAFA and the sponsors (GPI through their subsidiary company Burger King) for investing in our future stars.

 

SAFA junior coach and National Selectors Coordinator, Shakes Mashaba said he was thrilled with the standard of football exhibited by provincial sides.

 

“We saw exciting soccer throughout the week. I would however, want to advice provincial coaches to interact more with some of these established academies to learn a thing or two in order to be at par.”

 

Individual Awards:

 

• Referee of the Tournament:                                Moreki Lekwape
 

• Top goal scorer:                                                          Shungu Dutiro, 5 goals (Bidvest Wits)
 

• Goalkeeper of the Tournament:                        Sanele Tshabalala           (Bidvest Wits)
 

• Coach of the Tournament:                                    Doctor Mkhonza             (KZN)
 

• Player of the Tournament:                                    Liam Jordan                      (Bidvest Wits)
 

                                                   

Here is the provisional U17 National Team selected from the tournament:

 

GOALKEEPERS

Kubheka Walter

Mamelodi Sundowns

Sanele Tshabalala

Bidvest Wits

Skei Sizwe

Kaizer Chiefs

Shishi Mfundo

Kwazulu Natal

Abrahams Shaheen

Western Cape

Right backs

Shima Lebohang

Mamelodi  Sundowns

Mbatha Victor

Budvest Wits

Canada Jose

Bidvest Wits

LEFT BACKS

Mdlalose Luyanda

Kaizer Chiefs

Notha Ncobo

Mamelodi Sundowns

Dlalisa Goodwill

Free State

Central defenders

Mbele Christopher

Mamelodi Sundowns

Shoba Itumeleng

Bidvest Wits

Mukumela Thendo

Limpopo

Thabang Lebese

Kaizer Chiefs

Nxumalo Phillip

Gauteng

Defensive midfielders

Mshifana Lethabo

Mamelodi Sundowns

Ladeira Nicholas

Bidvest Wits

Kodisang Kobamelo

North West

Baloyi Charles

North West

Mthuthuko Shabalala

Kwazulu Natal

Kyriacos Nicolas Rodrigues

Mamelodi Sundowns

 

 

Attacking midfielders

Jordan Jonathan

Bidvest Wits

Frosler Peter

Bidvest Wits

Mfodolo  Buhle

Mamelodi Sundowns

Buthelezi  Sibonelo

Kwazulu Natal

Andile Nkosi

Bidvest Wits

LEFT MIDFIELDERS

Noge Felix

Free State

Modise Malebogo

Mamelodi Sundowns

Matlawe B ennedict

North West

Nala Ngcebo

Kwazulu Natal

 

 

RIGHT MIDFIELDER

Mashego Katlego

Kaizer Chiefs

Cele Thulani

Mamelodi Sundowns

Mantjie Junior

Free State

Bunting Antonio

Gauteng

STRIKERS

Mkhundlu Aviyile

Mamelodi Sundowns

Dutiro Shungu

Bidvest Wits

Mkha tshana Luvuyo

Bidvest Wits

Morris Romario

Kwazulu Natal

Mayo Erick

Eastern Cape

-TDN
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Maimane leads DA jobs march


Johannesburg – Hundreds of DA supporters marched in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni, on Sunday demanding jobs.

Several police vehicles escorted the protestes led by Democratic Alliance Gauteng premier candidate Mmusi Maimane.

The procession went along several streets with the protestes waving blue placards saying: “Together for change” and “Together for jobs”.

Maimane is set to address the crowd later on Sunday.

In a statement, the DA said leadership of several community organisations based in the east of Gauteng would publicly withdraw their support from the African National Congress and endorse Maimane for premier.-Sapa

SA woman arrested for drugs in Thailand


Johannesburg – A South African woman was arrested for the possession of drugs in Thailand, the department of international relations said on Sunday.

The woman was arrested on Thursday, spokesperson Nelson Kgwete said.

“Officials from the South African Embassy will meet with her tomorrow [Monday] to verify her citizenship and get more information on the incident,” said Kgwete.

He said that no further information was available.

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SAFA President lauds Grand Parade Investments


Johannesburg-SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan has praised the SAFA Under 17 National Championships sponsors, Burger King and Grand Parade Investment saying such tournaments give hope to the youth. 

Speaking at the final day of the championships on Sunday, 6 April 2014 at the Nike Football Training Centre in Pimville, Soweto, Dr Jordaan said GPI’s venture should open avenues for other corporate to do likewise.

“This is a new beginning for South African football, thanks to GPI through their subsidiary company Burger King. I would also like to thank Supersport for the live broadcast of the final between Kaizer Chiefs and Bidvest Wits,” said Dr Jordaan.

The SAFA President said the week-long tournament had been wonderful for the players and talent scouts, and also provides a sound foundation for future Bafana Bafana squads.

“Our junior teams have not performed to our liking but through such tournaments, everything should now start to fall into place. There is massive talent throughout the country and such tournaments give coaches a platform to identify our future stars,” he said.

The SAFA president said the fact that Chiefs and Bidvest Wits had reached the finals of the U17 Championships should give provincial coaches a wake-up call to up their game.

GPI Executive Director, Alex Abercrombie said his company believes in the future hence they decided to get associated with the youth of this country.

“We want to make this relationship with SAFA a long term association as we believe that if you invest into the future, you are building a great nation. This, to us, is a long-term investment.

“If we have an organised youth football structures, we can be guaranteed of a great Bafana Bafana squad. I would like to take this opportunity to call upon other corporate to look into investing in our youth activities as this is part of building a good tomorrow,” said Abercrombie.

SAFA’s chair of Competition Committee, Nomsa Mahlangu said such tournaments were critical because they prepare for strong national teams.

“We as SAFA want to provide the Technical team with the best possible assistance and there is no better support than providing them with an opportunity to identify talent through such tournaments,” said Mahlangu.-TDN
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Emerging farmers plead with land Bank


Mbombela – Emerging black farmers in Mpumalanga have called upon the Land Bank to provide financial services to them, too and not exclusively to commercial farmers.

The farmers were responding to a statement made by the bank last week that the government has approved a R1.5bn guarantee to the bank following the Fitch ratings agency’s upgrade of its national long-term rating.
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Review presidential medical unit- DA


Johannesburg – A total of R48.5m has been spent on the Presidential Medical Unit since 2009, the Democratic Alliance said on Sunday.

DA spokesperson David Maynier said Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula revealed this in response to a parliamentary question.

The unit, which was being operated by the SA Health Military Services, was responsible for the health and wellness of the President, his deputy president, former presidents, former deputy presidents, and heads of State visiting the country.

“The Presidential Medical Unit appears to have almost limitless resources,” said Maynier.

“It is staffed by an average of 56 medical personnel; has the use of an average of 67 vehicles; and an average annual budget of R9.7 million.”

Maynier said in the meantime, One Military hospital, which was responsible for the medical treatment of the country’s defence force members was under severe staff shortages and this compromised the healthcare received by the members.

He said it was probable that the same unit was responsible for operating the multi-million rand clinic built at President Jacob Zuma’s private Nkandla home.

“I will, therefore, be writing to… Mapisa-Nqakula, requesting her to conduct a full review of the resources available to the Presidential Medical Unit, with a view to streamline the number of staff and identify savings given the poor state of the South African Military Health Service,” said Maynier.

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Cops called to separate Cosatu affiliates


Durban – Riot police were called into a Durban hotel to keep Numsa members separated from other members of Cosatu affiliates on Sunday morning.

Newly-reinstated Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi had been excepted to address a Numsa shop-steward meeting at the Coastlands Hotel in the Durban city centre.

However, when the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) members arrived they found the venue they had booked was occupied by various Cosatu affiliates, including SA Democratic Teachers Union members.

On both sides, numerous members were singing and chanting some of whom had various weapons like umbrellas and sticks while others wore T-shirts bearing President Jacob Zuma’s image.

Democratic Nursing Organisation of SA KwaZulu-Natal secretary Cassim Lekhoati could be seen negotiating in a bid to secure alternative venues for the two different groups.

It is understood that the hotel opened the venue to Cosatu-affiliated members without realising that it had in fact been booked by Numsa.

Suspension set aside

In August last year, Cosatu said Vavi had been put on special leave pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing relating to his affair with a junior employee.

In July, the employee accused him of rape. He said they had an affair. The woman subsequently withdrew a sexual harassment complaint against him.

Following Vavi’s suspension Numsa, an ally of his, lodged an application in the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg challenging the decision.

On Friday, the High Court set aside Vavi’s suspension.

Cosatu had been split between affiliates supporting Vavi and those supporting his suspension.

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