Kaizer Chiefs are desperate to keep their top-three hopes alive as they travel to New Peter Mokaba Stadium to face Polokwane City in the Absa Premiership.

Amakhosi have seen their title bid ended over the past few weeks and enter tonight’s clash 10 points adrift of league-leading Bidvest Wits, and with eight points separating Chiefs and second with three games to go, third place is a more realistic target.

That spot is currently occupied by Cape Town City, who are five points ahead of the Glamour Boys, although Steve Komphela’s men have a game in hand, coming this evening.

For Polokwane, a top-eight finish seems in the bag as they find themselves in sixth, five points clear in the MTN8 qualifying positions and with a game in hand over seventh-placed Maritzburg.

TEAMS:

Polokwane: TBA

Chiefs: Khune, Mphahlele, Mathoho, Gordinho, Masilela, Maluleka, Ekstein, Buchanan, Molangoane, Lebese, Parker

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Police have confirmed that a 27-year-old man has been arrested after the burnt  body of his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend was found in a veld in Lyndhurst, Johannesburg.

Karabo Mokoena has been trending on social media after being reported missing on 28 April. Her distraught 27-year-old sister, Bontle Mokoena said that her younger sister was enrolled as a part-time student.

Police discovered the body on 29 April and started with their investigation. Captain Masondo confirmed that police are still waiting for post-mortem results in order to determine the cause of death.

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Scores of public servants and community members across the province will this week on Wednesday join the world in celebrating Move for Health Day.

Bokone Bophirima provincial government, Brian Setswambung said the  international event aimed at promoting physical activities, healthy and diet. 

“Move for Health Day was launched in 2002 by the World Health Organisation and is celebrated annually. This week’s Move for Health Day activities will coincide with the beginning of the monthly provincial Setsokotsane 10-by-10 Campaign.

“This will include amongst others, the promotion of healthy living and raising awareness on obesity,” Setswambung said.

He added that they are working in collaboration with the provincial departments of Health, Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs as well as Education and Sport Development in coordinating the celebration of the Provincial Move for Health Day.

“The participation will involve more than 4000 government employees and members of the public. The provincial government has declared this day an official public service sport and recreation day, this in line with the provincial government’s policy on Employee Health and Wellness and the overarching National Development Plan 2030, which has put health high on its priority list,” he said.

Setswambung said that the day also aims to generate public awareness on the benefits of physical activities in the prevention of non-communicable diseases.

He further said physical activities targeted for the day will include fun walk, fun run, aerobics and recreational games. 

“Exhibitions aimed at promoting good nutrition and the benefit of physical activities will also be on display. Activities across the province will start at 06h30,” he said. 

The event will unfold as follows:

Provincial Offices event             :         Starts at Mmabatho Stadium and end at

                                                            Mahikeng Botanical Gardens

Ngaka Modiri Molema                :         Zeerust Military Base

Bojanala Platinum                      :         Olympia Park Stadium

Dr Kenneth Kaunda                   :         Brazil Stadium in Matlosana

Ikageng Stadium in Potchefstroom

Lossie Sports ground in Ventersdop

Maquassi Hills Ext 10

Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati      :         Vryburg Show Ground,

Ganyesa Community Hall,

Christiana Gelukspoor,

Mmabana Taung

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The first three try-outs of the Nedbank KeYona Team Search have been concluded. South Africa’s football coaching maestros Owen da Gama, Mike Mangena, Shakes Mashaba and Khabo Zondo are continuing the journey to identify, develop and ultimately deliver their selection of the best raw footballing talent Mzansi has to offer. With a little under two weeks to go before the next batch of try-outs, Nedbank KeYona Team Search entrants should be motivated at the opportunity that awaits them to impress the KeYona selectors and become South Africa’s newest rising stars, following in the footsteps of Aubrey Modiba who has gone on to represent Bafana Bafana and the Men’s Olympic Team after being spotted at the trials in 2014.

The first phase of the highly-anticipated competition kicked off on the 27^th of April at the Nedbank Cup holders Supersport United’s home ground, Lucas Moripe Stadium, in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Close to 500 trialists participated and the try-outs were off to an early start as entrants arrived at the stadium gates two hours prior to registration. A similar scene was witnessed on Saturday April 29^th when approximately 400 entrants flocked to the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein to try their luck. The last of the first three try-outs ended at Cape Town’s Athlone stadium on the 1^st of May where there were 477 registered trialists. 

KeYona Team selector Mike Mangena, speaking at the Cape Town Try Out, gave his views about the untapped talent that turned out in their numbers, “Many aspirant footballers have big dreams and within those dreams lie a responsibility for us to channel the correct energy and resources into ensuring that the young hopefuls are not only validated, but given a relevant platform from which they can excel. The Nedbank KeYona Team Search is that platform. We are thoroughly impressed with the quality and determination of the players that we have seen thus far and we believe that the next three cities will give us solid players such as the like of AmaTuks Striker Ian Chikowa or Mwenya Chibwe from Platinum Stars” concluded Mangena.

The talent pull that will be selected from the Try Out phase of the competition will go through a rigorous selection criteria at the next phase of the competition which is boot camp. The final 18 will be drafted into PSL teams after playing at the KeYona Challenge against the 2017 Nedbank Cup winners.

The try-outs will now be rolled out in three more cities and the selectors have urged the aspiring hopefuls to bring their A game.

The next set of Try Outs will be carried out at the below venues.

Spectators are welcome at all the Try-outs.

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BY BAKANG MOKOTO

One person has been killed and four others have been injured in a motor vehicle collision between two Toyota Corolla in Rustenburg on Saturday evening. Er24 spokesperson, Annine Siddall said the collision took place on the R30 between Derby and Ventersdorp at 17h10.

“At the time of their arrival, ER24 paramedics found the driver of one of the vehicles trapped in his car and unfortunately he was declared dead on the scene. Our paramedics also found the driver of the other vehicle in a critical condition and transported him to a nearby hospital for further care.

“Three other patients sustained moderate injuries and were all transported to nearby hospitals by other emergency services. Local authorities were on the scene for further investigations,” Siddall said.

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

ONE person died, two injured on a head-on collision in Postmasburg on Sunday. Netcare 911 spokesperson, Chris Botha said details to the cause of the crash are still speculative and will form part of the police investigation.

“The Netcare 911 paramedics arrived at the scene and found the crumpled remains of the vehicles obstructing the roadway. After the injured were examined, it was found that the driver of one vehicle tragically died on impact. Two others were injured one seriously, while the other miraculously escaped with minor injuries.

“The injured were treated at the scene before they were taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment,” Botha said.

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Coligny – The Coligny Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to the two farm workers accused of killing a teenager, allegedly sparking violent protests in the area.

“There is no link between the said witness evidence [of the alleged crime] and the two accused persons at this stage,” Magistrate Magaola Foso said.

They were granted bail of R5 000 each.

The court gallery was packed with reporters and members of the public, for the application of Pieter Doorewaard, 26, and Philip Schutte, 34.

Matlhomola Moshoeu’s parents sat in the front row, accompanied by relatives.

Members of the community, including a large group of pupils protested outside court while police kept a close watch.

The pair allegedly caught Moshoeu, 16, stealing sunflowers on April 20. They claimed they were driving him to the local police station when he allegedly jumped off their bakkie and broke his neck.

An eyewitness alleges he was pushed off. Some residents claimed he was killed because he was black, which apparently sparked the protests in the area.

Prosecutor Khetheni Mudau said when the men handed themselves to police on April 25, the protests stopped – which was an indication that the protests were not related to service delivery.

The men’s lawyer, PJ Smith, told the court they believed the allegations made by the State’s witness did not corroborate a statement he made to a police officer, Brigadier Clifford Matome Kgorane.

Smith argued that the court should consider that the accused handed themselves over to police.

Moshoeu, whose name means “Sorrow”, was buried at the Scotland informal settlement on Sunday.

Source: http://www.news24.com

BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

BOKONE Bophirima Premier, Supra Mahumapelo is expected to deliver the budget vote speech for 2017/18 financial year at the North West Provincial Legislature in Mahikeng on Thursday. The provincial government spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said: “Mahumapelo will highlight strides Office of the Premier is making in coordinating and strengthening the provincial government’s capacity to deliver services to the community.

“Moreover, he will report progress his office has registered in supporting the provincial departments and State Owned Entities to implement the five concretes, namely – Agriculture, Culture and Tourism (ACT), Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies (VTSD), Reconciliation, Healing and Renewal (RHR), Setsokotsane and Saamwerk-Saamtrek.”

He said a post Budget Vote media engagement session will be held immediately after the presentation.”

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It been well over a year since Cassper Nyovest and Boity Thulo called time on their fairytale romance and the rapper has bared his soul about their relationship and break-up.

Cassper dropped a bunch of confessions in a new track called I Wasn’t Ready for You on Friday. The track features on the rapper’s third album, Thuto.

He started the track by admitting that he had been drowning his sorrows after the break-up and had been thinking a lot about what had gone wrong with the couple’s relationship.

“I started giving the side b*tchs your side of the bed. That sh*t was so disrespectful and I don’t have an excuse. I look at myself in the mirror like,’ Dawg, what happened to you? You told this woman you loved her and then you promised her joy. She needed a man and you acted like a boy. Manipulated her mind. I got you confused. It’s time I admit I wasn’t ready for you,” he rapped.

He went on to wish Boity well in her new romance.

“I always hear about you. They tell me you’re doing well. They say you have a new house. They say you have a new man. I hope that he is a good man. I hope he is nothing like me. I hope he won’t have to suffer for my incompetency. I hope that you learn to trust him despite the things that I did. I know you saw through all the excuses and lying,” he added.

Announcing their break-up in an interview with True Love last year, Boity said that their split was amicable. She says their issue was time management and they were ‘too busy for each other.’

“Not once did I ever feel like he has cheated on me or giving someone else attention. There was never a time we fought about any girl, he was absolutely respectful towards me in terms of his female fans. Funny enough the female fans just showed me so much respect as well,” she said.

Source: http://www.timelive.co.za 

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Pitso Mosimane was disappointed with the 2-2 draw against Platinum Stars on home soil.

The Brazilians missed the chance to move back to the top of the Absa Premiership standings, after dropping points against Dikwena on Thursday evening.

“Of course it was a disappointing result. We gave it our best shot,” Mosimane said aftert the game.

“We spent the whole morning talking about the throw-ins and set pieces because against Wits we conceded on a throw-in, which was for us and again tonight we concede from a throw-in.

“Even the second goal was a set-piece, quickly taken. Against Golden Arrows it was the same thing in the Nedbank Cup. But it’s lessons in football, you never know, maybe we need the point but to be honest we should have won.”

Mosimane also commented on the threat of Ndumiso Mabena, who netted a brace on the night.

“I called it. He’s (Mabena) not been playing all the time and the suddenly Cavin Johnson puts him there, and he’s experienced and he knows how to play,” he added.

“He (Johnson) put in his best line up, that’s the one to win. I don’t know why he didn’t put them in for the last three games. Maybe they waited for Sundowns?”

Source: http://www.soccerladuma.co.za