Durban – A woman wearing a Jacob Zuma t-shirt told Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille on Saturday that she would be voting for the ANC because they were corrupt.
Helen Zille was welcomed and applauded by supporters in a number of Durban suburbs she visited as part of the party’s 2014 national election campaign.-Sapa
Johannesburg – A goal in the 76th minute from Teko Modise gave Mamelodi Sundowns a crucial 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs to take them level on points with Chiefs at the top of the Absa Premiership.
The opening ten minutes belonged to visitors Sundowns who attacked down the right flank and kept the pressure on Chiefs fullback Siboniso Gaxa who likes to push forward, a clear tactical ploy to stop Gaxa attacking.
Hlompho Kekana had the first real shot on goal after 13 minutes but his long range effort was well wide and never troubled Itumeleng Khune at all.
A minute later Lebogang Mokoena rifled in a shot from range and this time it did test Khune who had to tip the ball over the crossbar for a corner as the visitors were asking all the questions.
Then, in the 16th minute Siphiwe Tshabalala’s dangerous cross was tipped away by Kennedy Mweene with Kingston Nkhatha lurking just behind him and ready to pounce.
In the 21st minute Chiefs’ in-form defensive midfielder, Willard Katsande, made a great run up field and beat Thabo Nthethe before cutting inside and unleashing a powerful shot, but he got his direction totally wrong.
In the 39th minute George Lebese wasted a good chance when, at the back post following a corner kick, he got his first time volleyed effort horribly wrong. Reneilwe Letsholonyane sent the follow up shot way over the bar.
On the stroke of halftime Chiefs almost took the lead when George Lebese got in a powerful shot from the right side of the danger area, but Kennedy Mweene made a strong save.
Chiefs came so close to scoring the opener in the 52nd minute when Morgan Gould got onto a Tshabalala corner and angled his header back across goal only to see the ball come off the crossbar and back into play. Nkhatha got onto the rebound and headed the ball back onto the bar.
Ten minutes later Chiefs had a very good chance to score when Nkhatha got inside the area and composed himself brilliantly, before curling a shot past Mweene’s fingers but also just past the far upright.
Then in the 76th minute Sundowns opened the scoring through Teko Modise whose floated ball into the danger area evaded the defenders and his own man Khama Billiat, who tried to get a head to it, but the ball sailed past Khune and into the far corner of goal.
There were some nervy moments for both sides in the final few minutes and some strong tackles flying in too as Sundowns held on to win.
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Johannesburg – The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) president Gideon Sam and Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula said athletics, cricket, football, netball and rugby are falling behind with transformation and development.
Sam said an Eminent Persons Group (EPG) had been created to monitor the progress of federations.
“On 25 March we received the pilot study on the status of transformation in sport and the findings were shocking,” said Mbalula at a Sascoc general meeting held at Olympic House on Saturday.
“Little has been done to transform and the issue of grassroots transformation and participation of blacks is declining drastically.
“We found poorly maintained infrastructure and a lack of willingness to transform despite the agreement as in the Sports Charter.”
Mbalula then announced far-reaching measures to address the issues at stake.
The quota system as instructed in the national Sports Plan of 2011 will be aggressively implemented said Mbalula.
“We will insist on a change from a 50-50 proportion to a 40-60 representation both provincial and nationally.”
Development plans from the five bodies – athletics, cricket, football, netball and rugby – will be sought according to the minister.
Mbalula warned of harsh punishment if there was any form of resistance to these measures.
If any resistance was met, Mbalula said government could : withdraw funding to bodies that fail to comply; withdraw national colours to federations holding back, rule that utilising bidding and hosting regulations to be illegal, de-register any body that fails to transform and bar sponsorship to anyone hostile to transformation.
Sam, meanwhile, warned there was an air of complacency about South African sport.
“In sport its simply not about you as an individual in the Federation,” said Sam.
“It’s the total commitment to what you are doing and not bailing out when the boat starts leaking.
“When the boat starts sinking then we see the true leaders standing up and I must warn you that we at Sascoc are committed and every day Sascoc CEO, Mr Tubby Reddy, refers to our plan that extends to 2017.”
On the subject of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland in July and August, Chef de Mission, Patience Shikwambana, said 17 sports codes would be represented by Team South Africa including three that will include Elite Athletes with Disabilities (EAD).
No qualifying events as such will be used for team selection said Shikwambana.
Sascoc would be guided by the International Federations and the Sascoc selection criteria superseded the International Federation’s criteria. “Individual and team athletes must rank in the top five in their events amongst the Commonwealth nations,” said Shikwambana.
“Deadline for final team lists is 31 May and at this early stage, the projected team size is 152 (with 86 male and 66 female competitors).
“At the last games in New Delhi, India, Team South Africa won 33 medals and team management are targeting 36 medals at these Games.”
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Cape Town – Zola Tongo, one of Anni Dewani’s killers, has spoken out and said the young bride’s husband, Shrien, must face justice in South Africa, reports the Sunday Times.
According to the newspaper, Tongo, who is serving an 18-year prison sentence for his role in the killing, has said Dewani must “do the right thing”.
He said that although Dewani had ruined his life, he had forgiven him and that as a reborn Christian he would continue to pray for Dewani’s health to improve so that he could stand trial.
The Dewanis were on honeymoon in Cape Town in November 2010 when Annie was murdered. Her body was found in Khayelitsha. At the time, Tongo had been the Dewanis taxi driver.
Tongo claims Dewani paid him to arrange for Annie’s murder.
Dewani will be extradited from Britain on Monday and is expected to make a brief court appearance in Cape Town on Tuesday.
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Cape Town – Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema is on an all-out quest to reach an agreement with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in a bid to avoid being disqualified from parliament.
According to the Sunday Times, Malema has called Ivan Pillay, SARS’ acting commissioner, on numerous occasions on his cellphone to settle his R16m tax bill.
Malema told the Sunday Times that he has offered to pay R4m in cash in addition to the properties already seized that are valued at around R4m.
He said that he did not have the cash personally but that good Samaritans were willing to help him.
The North Gauteng High Court granted a provisional sequestration order against Malema in February. This was at SARS’ request.
Malema and anyone else who did not want the order to be made final has until 10:00 on 26 May to give reasons as to why this should not happen.
– News24
By Obakeng
Fochville- Two children have drowned after the raft they were on capsized at a resort near Fochville, North West province.
ER24 paramedics received the distress call and immediately responded to the nearby resort, fearing the worst. Once on scene, paramedics discovered that seven children, between the ages of 15 and 17, had been rafting when their vessel capsized. One of the children managed to swim to the shore before paramedics’ arrival.
“One of the ER24 paramedics, along with a paramedic from provincial services, immediately jumped into action, shouting to his partner to request backup before diving into the frigid water. After swimming out to the struggling children, he immediately grabbed on to four of the struggling children, assisting them slowly back to shore” Er24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said.
Once on shore, ER24 paramedics immediately began their assessment and treatment of the shivering children.
ER24 paramedics immediately began their search for the remaining two.
“After some time, emergency services found the young boy and girl near the banks with no signs of life. They were later declared dead” He said.
The four children that were rescued were treated for mild hypothermia before they were transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The paramedic that rescued the children from the water did not suffer any injuries.
When asked why he just jumped into the water, he later said, “I did not even think about it, I just took my flight suit off and dived in. The children needed my help. As soon as I felt the water, I was shocked as to how cold it was.”
Local authorities were on scene for further investigations and counsellors were called in to assist the fellow learners and teachers.-TDN
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Leeudoringstad-MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi has again condemned those who accuses him of using the department’s housing delivery programme to campaign for elections.
MEC Maloyi did not mix words as he came hard on those criticizing the program during the continuation of hand over programme in Leeudorinstad on Friday.
About 112 families will as from today stay in proper houses, and abandon their shacks which most of are still build behind their new houses. Most of the beneficiaries have never stayed in proper houses before and the handover was, according to the department, a way of restoring their dignity.
According to the 51 year-old Mr Paulo Mokgosi the house is a greatest gift he has ever received. Mr Mokgosi who is a labourer at a local farm, survives with a stipend and social grants of his grand children.
He said that life has drastically changed for him and family.
“We used to stay in a shack, which from time to time needed to be repaired. We were from time to time fearing that we may loose our property especially during rainy seasons like this one. We are however happy and grateful that government has came to our rescue and build a beautiful house like this one. This will be a home for many more years to come,” said the Mokgosi.
According to MEC Maloyi, those who continue to accuse government about its service delivery programme, must ensure that they are clear with their facts, and stop attempting to score cheap political points, when government is achieving its mandate.
“This is not electioneering as other suggest. We made a commitment as government and we are fulfilling it. We will not be deterred by prophets of doom who can’t even see the good and wrong,” said visibly worried Maloyi.
MEC Maloyi further urged all the 112 families who benefited from the housing delivery programme, to take care of the houses and make them homes. “Through this houses Government wants to make sure that your rights as a citizen of this country are protected.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Brits-The Public Accounts Committee (SCOPA) of the North West Legislature held a public hearing on Friday in Brits near Madibeng White Hall on issues relating to the D-account.
The D-account is an account where all mining companies, mining on land of Traditional Authorities, deposit royalties for the traditional authorities.
The account is administrated by the Department of Finance in conjunction with the Department of Local Government & Traditional Affairs.
This account has not been audited for the last 20 years.
“Over the years, 100’s of millions of Rands have been deposited in this account and today relatively very little remains” DA Tiaan Kotze said.
DA said after a full year of public hearings, the Committee is no further in unraveling the exact state of these monies, no visible upliftment can be identified in communities and a cloud hangs over the administration of these funds.
Approximately 200 persons attended; amongst them were representatives of various Tribal Authorities, mining companies, Auditor General, the HAWKs and the Department of Finance of the North West Province.
Critically absent were the Premier(Modise jetted out of the country last week Tuesday) and the MEC of Local Government & Traditional affairs.
“With the end of term of the North West Legislator due on 6 May and it’s last sitting due on 8 April, it is clear that no factual results will be forthcoming from the Public Accounts Public Hearings on this matter” Kotze outlines.
The DA said they will ensure that the “Handover Report” of the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee reflects an accurate record of what has transpired during the last years’ public hearings and that to be appointed Public Accounts Committee gives full and urgent attention to finalize the mystery of the D-account.-TDN
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Kaizer Chiefs will face Bidvest Wits in the final of the SAFA U17 Championships tournament that is taking place at the Nike Football Training Centre in Pimville, Soweto.
Chiefs were the first to book their place in the final with a 1-0 victory in a tightly-contested semifinal against KwaZulu Natal on Friday, 4 April. KZN proved a hard nut to crack but Chiefs were rewarded for their patience. Captain Thabang Lebese scored the winner in the 19
th minute – and Amakhosi held on to emerge victorious.
Chiefs were joined in the final by Wits who demolished Free State 11-0 in the second semifinal. Wits led 4-0 at the break.
Two goals each from Liam Jordan, Luvuyo Mkatshana and Farai Dutiro and one each from Peter Frosler, Mohamed Bhamjee, Antonio Canada, Sanele Tshabalala and Ntokozo Mbatha were enough to see Wits through.
”I am just happy that my boys are getting a run. We came here to test how far they are because this team is still in the building process but for them to have reached the final is a plus for the whole team.
“It would be great to win the tournament but for us the bigger picture is developing these players step by step. Victory against Bidvest Wits will give them a morale booster to work even harder and achieve more,” said Kaizer Chiefs U17 coach Arthur Zwane.
“But I will be more than happy if some of my boys are selected into the provisional National U17 squad that will show that we are doing something right even though this is still a new team. It’s good that companies like Burger King and Grand Parade Investment are coming on board at the lower level of the game so that we can grow our football together. And I believe when more companies join it means more players being trained properly.”
Semi Final Results:
Semi Final 1
19. Kaizer Chiefs (
Winner Group B) 1 0 KZN (
Winner Group C)
Semi Final 2
20. Bidvest Wits (
Winner Group A) 11 0 Free State (
Best Runner Up)
3
rd/4
th Place Playoffs
Friday, 4 April 2014
21. Loser Semi-Final 1 v Loser Semi Final 2
15h30
FINAL:
Sunday, 6 April 2014
22. Winner Semi-Final 1 v Winner Semi Final 2
12h30
-TDN
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Newly appointed SASOL Banyana Banyana head coach, Vera Pauw will lead the Senior Women’s National Team for the first time since her appointment last month.
Banyana Banyana will take on neighbours Zimbabwe in an international friendly match on Saturday, 12 April 2014 at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto. Kickoff is at 12h30.
The encounter will be used to prepare for the CAF African Women’s Championship qualifier against Comoros towards the end of May.
The last time Banyana Banyana faced Zimbabwe in an international friendly was in June last year at Sinaba Stadium in Daveyton. The match ended 1-1.
“I am very happy that we have been able to secure an international friendly match against Zimbabwe as this will be the start of our journey to the African Women’s Championship as well as Canada 2015. I look forward to leading the team for the first time infront of the home supporters and I urge everyone in Soweto to come out in numbers to support the team,” said Head Coach Vera Pauw.
Thirty two (32) players have been called up for camp which will start in Johannesburg on Sunday, 06 April.
They will have their first training session at Bedfordview FC fields in the afternoon.
Prolific striker Portia Modise, who has been capped 104 for the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, makes a welcome return to the squad. Also back in the team is former captain Simphiwe Dludlu who will be looking forward to earning her 50
th cap against Zimbabwe after a three-year absence from the national squad.
Eight overseas-based players have been called up, with three new faces – Tsepiso Mokabane, who plays with Andisiwe Mgcoyi at FC Union Zamky in Slovakia; US based striker Ode Fulutudilu and Netherlands based goalkeeper Laura Du Ry.Banyana Banyana players called to camp
No.
Name & Surname
Position
Club
Location
1
Andile Dlamini
GOALKEEPERS
Mamelodi Sundowns
Johannesburg
2
Laura Du Ry
Ajax Amsterdam
Netherland
3
Katlego Moletsane
UJ Ladies
Johannesburg
4
Roxanne Barker
Local at present
Iceland / Cape Town
5
Nothando Vilakazi
DEFENDERS
Super Falcons
Johannesburg
6
Amanda Sister
Liverpool Ladies
Port Elizabeth
7
Janine Van Wyk
Winchester Ladies
Johannesburg
8
Zamandosi Cele
Durban Ladies
Pietermaritzburg
9
Leandra Smeda
UWC Ladies
Cape Town
10
Jermaine Seoposenwe
Sanford University
USA
11
Refiloe Jane
VUT Ladies
Johannesburg
12
Lebogang Mabatle
TUKS Ladies
Pretoria
13
Simphiwe Dludlu
TUKS Ladies FC
Pretoria
14
Nelisiwe Mchunu
Moroka Swallows
Johannesburg
15
Mamello Mokhabane
UJ Ladies
Johannesburg
16
Tsepiso Mokabane
Union Nove Zamky FC
Slovakia
17
Amanda Dlamini
MIDFIELDERS
Durban Ladies
Durban
18
Gloria Thato
TUKS Ladies
Pretoria
19
Nomathemba Ntsibande
Springs Home Sweepers
Johannesburg
20
Kylie – Ann Louw
AIB College
USA
21
Andisiwe Mgcoyi
Union Nove Zamky FC
Slovakia
22
Mapule Kgoale
UWC Ladies
Cape Town
23
Busisiwe Ndimeni
Mamelodi Sundowns
Johannesburg
24
Noko Matlou
STRIKERS
MaIndies
Polokwane
25
Sanah Mollo
TUT Ladies
Pretoria
26
Shiwe Nogwanya
Bloemfontein Celtics
Bloemfontein
27
Robyn Moodaly
AIB College
USA
28
Silindile Ngubane
Durban Ladies
Pietermaritzburg
29
Ode Fulutudilu
Lee University
USA
30
Portia Modise
Croesus Ladies
Johannesburg
31
Lebogang Ramalepe
MaIndies
Polokwane
32
Meagan Newman
TUKS Ladies FC
Cape Town
-TDN
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