Cape Town – Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng lashed out at his “white brothers” who want to have him impeached over remarks on the transformation of the judiciary.
“If I was racist I would be saying only black women should benefit from transformation. Maybe there is something wrong with my logic,” he said on Friday during the keynote address at the International Association of Women Judges at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s [UKZN] School of Law.
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Mahikeng – North West government officials are expected to appear before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) this week over their handling of the lucrative D-Account for mining royalties.
Mining companies deposit royalties for tribal communities into the account, which recently came under scrutiny after allegations emerged that it has been looted for many years, the Sunday Independent reported.
The account, which has not been audited since 1994, has had large sums of money withdrawn from it – money which cannot be accounted for.
Officials from the North West departments of finance and local government are expected to appear before Scopa public hearings to explain their departments’ roles in the handling of the account.
Lonmin confirmed last week that they had paid R372m into the account between 1970 and 2011.
The money is earmarked for the Bapo ba Mogale community.
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Johannesburg – Four people have been arrested for allegedly killing a suspected burglar in Panorama Gardens, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal police say.
Johannesburg – A 45-year-old man was arrested for driving at a slow speed on the N1 north in Midrand, the Johannesburg metro police department said on Sunday.
Spokesperson Wayne Minnaar said the man was driving at 30km/h on the highway’s fast lane on Saturday night.
“He was caught driving with the vehicle’s lights off, cruising on a national road that is a 120km/h zone,” Minnaar said.
When the man was pulled over and instructed to get out of the car, he struggled to stand upright to take a breathalyser test, Minnaar said.
“He tested 0.90mlg which is nearly four times above the legal limit of 0.24mlg.”
The man was arrested and taken to the Midrand police station.
He was expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday to face a drunk driving charge.
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Johannesburg – A man was killed and seven others were injured in a collision on the N2 south near Scottburgh, KwaZulu Natal on Sunday, paramedics said.
ER24 spokesperson Vanessa Jackson said it was believed two cars first collided head on.
One of the vehicles spun out of contol and crashed into a bus that was travelling south.
“The driver of one of the cars sustained fatal injuries…and the fire department used the jaws of life to remove him from the wreckage,” Jackson said.
Four other passengers in the same car sustained moderate injuries, while the three travelling in the other car were treated at a nearby hospital.
The 95 passengers from the bus were not injured.
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The national chairperson of the ANC, Baleka Mbethe, was close to tears after she saw the good work which was being done by a former councillor who cares for about 27 sickly elderly people and youth at her old age centre in Galeshewe.
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By TDN
The police in various parts of the North West Province were out in numbers in the past week, between 04 and 11 August 2013 when they arrested a total of 663 suspects for Contact crimes, Contacted related, Property related crimes as well as trio crimes.
The arrested suspects include 138 for Assault GBH and Assault Common respectively, 22 Robbery Aggravating, 15 Business Robbery, 21 for burglaries, 29 undocumented persons, 12 for rape, 7 Murder, 60 for drug related crimes, 31 for driving under the influence of liquor. Police managed to confiscate and recover 4 cell phones, five vehicles, 8 firearms and 517 Ammunitions during operation.
Most of the suspects have already appeared before courts while others are expected to appear before various courts on Monday, 12 August 2013.
By Obakeng Maje
Blydeville-Three men were arrested after they allegedly stole metal equipment from a farm on Saturday at Blydeville farm, near Lichtenburg.
Three suspects were nabbed by Biesvlei police after a farmer alleged that window handles, taps and electrical water cable were allegedly stolen from his store-room at his farm.
“Three men aged between 29 and 40 were allegedly arrested on Saturday after they were traced by police. It is alleged that three men stole metal window handles, water taps and electrical water cable from a nearby farm” captain Pelonomi Makau said.
The police said three men will appear before Lichtenburg Magistrate Court for theft and investigations continue.
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By Obakeng Maje
Biesvlei-North West police arrested a man after he allegedly raped a pregnant teenager at Koppiesfontein on Saturday.
Police said a 16 year-old girl was from nearby farm when she allegedly met a 32 year-old man on her way.
“A man allegedly pounced on her and raped her despite a cry from a girl. The girl allegedly informed the suspect that she is pregnant, but a man decided to ignore her plea” captain Pelonomi Makau said.
The girl allegedly reported the ordeal to the police and a man was arrested on Sunday morning.
“He will appear before Lichtenburg Magistrate Court for rape on Monday” she said.
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MTN8 Quarter-final
Result: Orlando Pirates 4-3 (pen, aet 2-2) SuperSport United
Date: 11 August 2013
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Orlando Pirates reached the MTN8 semi-finals by edging ten-man SuperSport United 4-3 on penalties in Nelspruit on Sunday afternoon.
Sea Robbers captain Lucky Lekgwathi slotted the winning kick after 120 minutes of football yielded a 2-2 stalemate at Mbombela Stadium.
New Bucs signing Lennox Bacela completed a last-gasp brace to erase an own goal by Thabo Matlaba and extra-time strike from substitute Magogi Gabonamong, while United debutant Sibusiso Khumalo was sent off late on.
Pirates join Premiership champions Kaizer Chiefs, Platinum Stars and Wits in the last-four of the tournament, with the draw set to take place on Monday.
In a free-flowing contest, Sifiso Myeni’s useful volley drew a regulation stop from United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams five minutes in.
Pirates then suffered a blow 10 minutes later when striker Collins Mbesuma was forced off with a sprained right ankle following a physical challenge from Thabo September. The burly Zambian was replaced by former Bloemfontein Celtic hitman Bacela.
Matsatsantsa, who lost in last season’s final, also threatened on occasion but towering hitman Mame Niang and David Mathebula lacked accuracy with their speculative efforts from distance.
Bucs came agonisingly close to scoring in the 26th minute, as Daine Klate’s diving header was foiled by the woodwork following Man of the Match Andile Jali’s cross from the right.
Soon after, United’s Thuso Phala let rip from range, with keeper Senzo Meyiwa parrying the ball to safety.
Cavin Johnson’s outfit, however, took the lead in the 32nd minute when Matlaba headed into his own net under heavy pressure from Niang following a long throw-in by September.
SuperSport were also made to make an early substitution moments later as Sameehg Doutie appeared to injure his hamstring, with Thabiso Nkoana taking his place.
The Buccaneers pressed in the latter stages of the stanza, with Bacela powering a header wide off a Klate corner, but United managed to protect their narrow lead heading into the break.
Roger de Sa’s outfit started the second period with purpose, as Rooi Mahamutsa’s skilful flick from a corner was narrowly off target in the 54th minute.
Soon after, Phala’s low shot on the run was nicely kept out by the diving Meyiwa. De Sa then introduced Kermit Erasmus, a July signing from SuperSport, in the 57th minute at the expense of Myeni. Erasmus made an impact four minutes later as his strong run in the box was only partially dealt with by Khumalo, with Bacela at hand to rifle the loose ball home for his first goal for Pirates. Matlaba had a good chance to nudge Bucs ahead soon after but the promising Williams did well to snatch the ball away from the Bafana Bafana defender’s feet. Johnson sought to reinforce his midfield by bringing on the experienced Gabonamong for the creative Mathebula in the 63rd minute. The Sea Robbers, though, continued to dominate, as Erasmus dragged a shot across the face of goal in the 68th minute following wonderful one-touch football between Oupa Manyisa and Jali at the edge of the box. At the other end, Meyiwa dropped down smartly to deny Khumalo’s left-footed strike from a difficult angle in the 73rd minute. Johnson made his final change six minutes later, swapping Jabu Maluleke for recent recruit Kurt Lentjies, while De Sa did likewise by injecting Thulasizwe Mbuyane for Klate seven minutes before the end of regulation time. United regained the lead in the third minute of extra-time through Gabonamong. The Botswana stalwart stroked in Phala’s headed cross from close range after Niang caused problems by beating Meyiwa to the ball in an aerial tussle. However, Bacela equalised in the 114th minute by turning in Mbuyane’s low cross from the right. Khumalo was dismissed with three minutes to go after receiving his second yellow card for a wild tackle on Happy Jele.
Pirates came out on top in the penalty lottery, with Lekgwathi, Erasmus, Mahamutsa and Bacela scoring, with Jali missing.
Niang, Maluleke and Bevan Fransman were successful with their kicks, but Williams and September missed.
Orlando Pirates: Senzo Meyiwa, Rooi Mahamutsa, Lucky Lekgwathi, Thabo Matlaba, Happy Jele, Oupa Manyisa, Andile Jali, Sifiso Myeni, Thandani Ntshumayelo, Daine Klate, Collins Mbesuma.
SuperSport United: Ronwen Williams, Sibusiso Khumalo, Bevan Fransman, Mor Diouf, Sameehg Doutie, Kurt Lentjies, Edwin Gyimah, Mame Niang, Thuso Phala, David Mathebula, Thabo September.
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