Pretoria – An eleven-year-old girl clung to her little brother at night to try to escape her stepfather who raped her six nights in a row – all because he wanted to get back at her mother who he believed was being unfaithful.
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Guptas plane affected OR Tambo flights
Johannesburg – Flights to and from OR Tambo Airport were possibly delayed by the controversial Jet Airways plane transporting Gupta wedding guests, as it performed what seemed to be a sightseeing flight over Pretoria before landing at Waterkloof Airforce base early last Tuesday morning.
This came to light in an interview with Athol Franz, owner and editor of African Pilot magazine, aired on eNews Channel Africa on Monday.
In the interview Franz explained how having a flight plan is requirement for any commercial flight, but that air traffic controllers at OR Tambo International had no idea about the movements of, what has come to be known as, the Gupta flight.
“The air traffic controllers at OR Tambo had to take evasive action. Certain aircraft were held waiting on the ground and other aircraft that were in the air were diverted, because they had no idea what this plane was doing at that time,” Franz explained, citing an earlier conversation he’d had with an air traffic controller from OR Tambo.
He added that although they had the plane on radar and were tracking it, they had no idea of where it was going. They assumed that it would land at OR Tambo and couldn’t release any planes till it had done so.
According to Beeld, the flight approached Pretoria from the east, flying over Bronkhorstspruit, before turning north. After this it turned left and circled over the capital, in the vicinity of the Union Buildings.
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Deborah Patta quits 3rd degree
Cape Town – Deborah Patta has quit as anchor of 3rd Degree, according to a report on Tuesday, leaving the show’s future up in the air.
According to eNCA, Patta, who was also the show’s executive producer, a position she has also relinquished, will anchor the show for the last time on Tuesday 14 May.
She will now be pursuing other opportunities as a freelancer for international news companies, the report said, after the management of both eNCA and e.tv accepted her resignation.
ENCA reported group head of news Patrick Conroy as saying that Patta wanted to explore other options after 15 years of service.
“We’ve been in discussions about the future of 3rd Degree for several months. In the end she felt she wanted to try something new working as an independent freelancer. We agreed and will now explore a different on-air offering,” eNCA quoted Conroy as saying.
According to Conroy, planned changes were already in the pipeline, and 3rd Degree will “take a break” for a while, but no final decision has been made
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Malema’s half-built house to be auctioned
Johannesburg – Expelled ANCYL president Julius Malema’s half-built Sandown mansion will go under the hammer on Thursday, The Star has reported.
Auction house Bidders Choice was hoping to raise between R2.5m and R3m for the three-storey property, the newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Bidders Choice spokesperson Pieter Geldenhuys said there were a lot of keen buyers even though the house was only 50% complete.
“At the moment, in excess of 30 people have shown interest,” Geldenhuys was quoted as saying.
He said he was still registering bidders.
Those wanting to bid on the mansion had to pay a registration fee of R100 000, which was refundable after the auction, The Star reported.
The home was attached by the court to help cover Malema’s tax bill. He owes the SA Revenue Service R16m.
Malema bought the property in 2009 for R3.6m.
He had the existing structure torn down and began building his own house with a private cinema room, a cigar lounge, a pool and a spa bath, a wine cellar, a coffee bar and provision for a lift. There was also a “song room”. However, it had no fittings, flooring, plumbing or windows yet.
“What you have here is something that is proper style, high tech and very modern,” said Geldenhuys.
According to the newspaper, open viewing days had been held the past two Sundays.
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Sundowns claim Leopards scalp
Polokwane – Mamelodi Sundowns pilled more misery on Black Leopards’ relegation troubles when they defeated the Limpopo outfit 5-2 in their PSL match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday night.
Downs’ victory was made possible by Elias Pelembe, Teko Modise, Nyasha Mushekwi and Hlompho Kenana while Mongezi Bobe and Samuel Mabunda were on the score-sheet for Leopards.
The visitors stunned the home fans when they took an early lead trough their skipper Modise. The former Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United midfielder connected well with Pelembe’s marvellous pass and Modise just chipped the ball over Leopards ‘keeper Postnet Omony.
Pelembe was not done as he was now on the receiving end of a brilliant through ball from Kekana and all the Mozambican did as he found himself with acres of space, was to slot beyond Omony to score his first goal of the season.
Sundowns made it 3-0 in the 28th minute to effectively take the match beyond reach for Lidoda Duvha. Kekana unleashed a rocket of a shot from a free kick situation from 35-yards out that ripped the back of the net as Leopards conceded their 54th goal of the season.
Leopards who were starring at an embarrassing scoreline at this stage grabbed their opening goal of the match 10 minutes after Sundowns had scored their third. Their captain Bobe was unnoticed at the back post as he headed home Raymond Monama’s cross.
Mushekwi compounded Leopards’ misery as he was on hand to poke home after a blunder from Omony.
Lidoda Duvha capitalised on Sundowns putting their foot off the peddle when Mabunda unleashed a shot from range that sailed into the back of the net in the 65th minute.
But Sundowns were not done scoring. Pelembe showed his footballing skills when he dribbled past three Leopards defenders on the left side and then scored his second from close range to make it 5-2.
The result boosts Sundowns’ hopes of making it into the top eight while Leopards are in serious danger of automatic relegation as they remain bottom of the table with two games to go.
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Nwest Government in a battle with itself – DA
By Obakeng Maje
Potchefstroom-The recent media statement issued by the NW Health Department in which they attempt to repudiate and water-down the concerns of the NW Department of Social Development about the closure of the Witrand Drug Rehabilitation is indicative of the seriousness of the rift within the NW Cabinet DA said.
“In its attempt to spin itself out of taking responsibility for the plight of NW people addicted to drugs, abandoned by the NW Department of Health, it pretended that everything is business as usual at Witrand” DA Chris Hattingh said.
The Department of Health in the province yesterday dispute the claims that the Witrand Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Potchefstroom has been closed down.
The Department of Health failed to disclose that they only provide care for people with mental disabilities simultaneously suffering from drug-addiction at the Witrand rehabilitation center said DA’s Chris Hattingh. The opposition party said addicted people without mental disabilities are simply being shown the door or dumped at offices of the NW Department of Social Development which in turn does not have access to a NW Drug Rehabilitation facility.
The shocking reality of the NW Drug Addiction Rehabilitation crisis is, that because of an inter-departmental feud based on funding issues, NW drug addiction patients (without mental disabilities) have been abandoned since April 2012.
“It is of particular concern that not even the NW Premier could resolve the rift amongst two of her cabinet members – with absolute no comprehension of the devastating effects that drug dependency have on the community – specifically the NW youth community which find themselves being targeted by ruthless drug-peddlers” said Hattingh.
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The Face of MHK event ended in style and glamour
By Obakeng Maje
Mahikeng-The much-anticipated beauty pageant that has been making waves for months finally came to a “close-down” with 12 young ladies fiercely competing for crown.
The contestants were dressed by Sammy’s Top Designers and Mop-line designer.
The Garden View Lodge was the place to be and Bontle Sehemo,a 14 year-old girl captivated the audience and judges alike with her pedigree.
It was not suprising when she was crowed 1st JNR Face OF MHK.
An aspiring-learner from Sol Plaatjie high School, Sehemo promised to bring change to the youths and help motivate them. “This is my first pageant contest I’ve ever competed in, I am so grateful that I won the crown” Sehemo smiles.
“As part of my duty, I’ll be taking part in many projects that are more on helping the youths and that will enhance on encouraging them” giggled Sehemo.
Onalenna Krisjan was crowned 1st Princess while Rebone Mompei settled for 2nd Princess position.
Adjudicators were: Reigning 2012/2013 Mr MHK Larwence Modise.
2012/2013 Face Of MHK, 1st Prince Mr MHK Kabelo Motswere, 1st Princess Face Of MHK Babey Palesa, 2nd Prince Mr MHK Tumelo Mosumpa, 2nd Princess Face Of MHK Gilda KI. Principal Judge Tshepiso Khumalo.
“As judges, we are positive we finally came to a firm decision of choosing a young person who can represent the youths. She is able to understand what other teenagers are going through on daily basis” mentioned Tshepiso Khumalo.
The event was attended by some of dignataries to show their support,the likes of Motsweding FM news anchor, Bahedile Bayo Selogilwe graced the event. “Lesco Events would like to thank all the audience who made sure that the event is a success” Lesego Molamu said.
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FIFA/CAF announce match officials for Bafana Bafana WC qualifiers
IFA/World governing soccer body, FIFA, has announced the match officials that will handle Bafana Bafana’s two upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
South Africa will face the Central African Republic (CAR) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The clash has now been brought forward to
Saturday, 8 June 2013 from Sunday, 9 June. The match will take place at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.
Kick-off is at 15h00 local time in Yaoundé (
16h00 SA time).
The match officials are:
Referee: AGBOVU William Selorm (Ghana)
Ass Ref 1: SALIFU Malik Alidu (Ghana)
Ass Ref 2: LARYEA David (Ghana)
4th Official: NUNOO Thomas Micah (Ghana)
Match Commissioner: MBOMBO SEIDOU Njoya (Cameroon)
In the second qualifying match against Ethiopia which will be played in Addis Ababa at the National Stadium on Sunday, 16 June 2013, Egyptian officials will be in charge.
Kick-off is at 16h00 local time in Ethiopia (
15h00 SA time).
The match officials are:
Referee: FAROUK MAHMOUD Mohamed (Egypt)
Ass Ref 1: DEGAISH Ayman (Egypt)
Ass Ref 2: ABO EL SADAT BEDYER Tahssen (Egypt)
4th Official: BAHOU Mahmoud (Egypt)
Match Commissioner: ASSOGBAVI Espoir Komlan (Togo)
Police and officials arrested for fraud and bribery
By Obakeng Maje
CAPE TOWN–Efforts to rid the South African Police Service (SAPS) of unwanted and corrupt police officers are being intensified and will continue, and stern actions will be taken against any member who shames the department through their corrupt deeds.
This is an assurance by the Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa as he commended the arrest of nine (9) SAPS officers and seven (7) Home Affairs official at Caledon Spoort Border Post, Free State this afternoon.
Police officers stationed at the border were conniving with Home Affairs officials to conduct their illegal actions through soliciting bribes from people crossing the border from South Africa to Lesotho and vice versa.
A provincial investigation and covert operation was then set-up led by the SAPS Free State Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khehla Sithole and following intensive investigations, the sixteen suspects were arrested today and will be charged with fraud and corruption.
“All the seven Home Affairs officials that arrested were responsible for the migration duties and following the arrest, there was a delay in processing of movement at the border gate” Ministry of Police spokesperson Zweli Mnisi said.
However, arrangements are currently being made by Home Affairs for replacement of the suspects to ensure that operations continue effectively.
“We congratulate General Sithole and his team for a tremendous and successful operation. We cannot have police officers who contaminate our service when they should be discharging their duties with loyalty and dedication. We have emphasized to SAPS management to intensify the war on corruption. We shall ensure that we clean the SAPS and further believe that today’s arrest will send a message that tsotsi-cops have no place within SAPS.” said Mthethwa.
Minister Mthethwa reiterated that police derive their mandate from the Constitution of the Republic as well as the SAPS Code of Conduct.
“This is an excellent code however the Code of Conduct within SAPS needs to be elevated to ensure that it is being practiced, daily. All SAPS members need to understand and adhere to this code and they need to understand an indeed experience, the dire consequences of violating this Code of Conduct.”
The Minister has further cautioned those who pay bribes to official to refrain from such practices.
He has urged officers to arrest without hesitation any person who tries to bribe them and equally urged the public to report any official who solicits bribe.
“In recent times, the police have been in the media recently regarding certain members’ actions and we believe that this is an issue that has, at times, unfairly portrayed the whole SAPS in the same view. We are aware that the majority of our members are hardworking and committed to fighting crime and as police leadership, we shall always elevate such dedication to the public” Mnisi said.
The suspects will appear at the Bethlehem Magistrate Court tomorrow.
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TP Mazembe hit back at “Hallucinating” Pirates
TP Mazembe have hit back at Orlando Pirates and their complaints of harsh treatment in Lubumbashi, saying the Soweto team are suffering from ‘hallucinations’.
The Buccaneers knocked the DRC side out of the CAF Champions League this past weekend, winning 3-2 on aggregate, and players have told of the hellish treatment they received from the hosts, and also the biased officiating which nearly cost them the game.
However, in an article on the website (the French one, not English one interestingly), Mazembe insist everything has been blown out of proportion and even that the referee disallowed a perfectly good penalty.
The opening line (translated from French to English) reads: “While some clubs digest difficult removal, other, more rare, have nightmares when they qualify.
“Orlando Pirates must be part of the second category if one refers to the comments made on his official website by his defender Patrick Phungwayo and midfielder Lehohonolo Maselesa. Because according to them, the Buccaneers have been in ‘hell’ in Lubumbashi.”
What follows are sarcastic comments about having to wait ‘experiencing discomfort sofas in the lobby at Grand Karavia Hotel’. It also talks about an ‘excellent lunch’ that Pirates were served, and how no complaint was made to the hotel.
It also questions Phungwayo’s recollection of the game (on Bucs’ official site), argues that the red card shown to Lucky Lekgwathi was legitimate because of contact made with Tresor Mputu, and claims that a third penalty should have been shown because of a handball in the area.
It ends of with: “These fabrications demonstrate how our South African hosts write history after qualification. Whimsical and totally unacceptable!”
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