Orlando Pirates exacted revenge on Free State Stars with a 1-0 win in an Absa Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium yesterday. 

Victory moves the Buccaneers up to sixth on the log standings, Stars remain eighth.  Pirates have been devastating in attack of late and after nine minutes they were a goal up. Free-scoring Tendai Ndoro continuing were he left off last week -Makola with a neat flick to play in his teammate who made no mistake – firing past Johnny Mathole.

The Buccaneers dominated the first-half with the woodwork coming to Ea Lla Koto’s rescue on two occasions.

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The Pikitup strike is over, the CCMA, Pikitup and the City of Joburg confirmed on today.

“#Pikitup is over; workers return to work immediately.  Thank you, dear resident, for your patience during the strike” the municipality said in a tweet on Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile, the commission for conciliation, mediation and arbitration said in a statement that it had successfully facilitated a settlement agreement.

CCMA Director Cameron Sello Morajane said that the agreement came after parties reconvened from Friday onwards.

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FADED kwaito star Mandoza’s battle with cancer is bearing fruits.

Sunday Sun has been told the Nkalakathahitmaker was back in hospital for an operation.

Sources close to the star said Mandoza is allegedly fighting cancer.

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Charges laid against President Jacob Zuma by Khoisan Revolution include corruption, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice.

The leader of the Khoisan Revolution, a new political party for the San community in the Northern Cape, has opened a criminal case against President Jacob Zuma.

The case was opened at the Rosedale Police Station in Upington.

Charges laid against the President include corruption, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice, following last week’s Constitutional Court judgment on Nkandla.

The Khoisan party leader, Stanley Petersen, says they can’t stand by and watch while public funds meant for the country’s development are squandered.

“As a member of the Khoisan council, I was a guest there in parliament. I was sitting in the gallery, he was telling the nation that his family, the Zuma family paid for the upgrading of Nkandla and that was a lie.”

“Constitutional Court findings clearly show that he lied under oath, and he didn’t abide to the Constitution as a president of the country. We have land claims waiting for years not being paid and here the president is undermining the constitution of the country, wasting money, tax payers’ money.”
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Premier Supra Mahumapelo will visit China for three days before heading to Dubai on Monday. Mahumapelo was invited by Henan province’s vice-governor, Li Ya. Acting provincial spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said will also attend the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress which starts on Monday in Dubai.

“Mahumapelo’s visit to China is at the invitation of Vice-Governor Li Ya of Henan province. Li Ya visited North West province in October last year. He expressed his intention to host Mahumapelo as part of forging strong ties and implementing the working relations between the two provinces.

“He is accompanied by three MECs. Manketsi Tlhape, Desbo Mohono and Wendy Nelson are part of the visit. MEC for Finance, economy and enterprise development, Nelson is expected to take advantage of this official trip to promote the provincial strategy on agriculture, culture and tourism (ACT),” Setswambung said.  

He said Nelson was also expected to invite potential investors to explore trade and investment opportunities in the province. Setswambung said premier and his delegation which include the North West Development Corporation (NWDC), will meet with companies in the sectors of Agribusiness, Energy, Industrial Manufacturing, as well as Leisure and Tourism.

Meanwhile, MEC for social development, Fenny Gaolaolwe has been appointed as acting premier of the North West province from April 6 until 14.
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THE local government and human settlement department will hand over a housing project in Extension 39 to the Mahikeng local municipality. The project reached its completion and Eskom was busy installing a temporary transformer on Wednesday.

The project caused R40.5m and was a two-storey with 100 units. Mahikeng local municipality acting chief director for division planning, Tebogo Phaedi said they looking at generating revenue. Phaedi said the project will boost the economy and catered for middle class.

“We have completed the project and Eskom is busy installing transformer so that the area can be electrified. The area had no electricity, but we will put in tenants amid the installation of electricity. The project was completed in December 2015. This will benefit people who earn from R800 to R3500.  

“We will outsource the service of property management. We have already advertised the post for property management and we expect to hire the service provider in weeks to come. We also discussing the individual billing system,” he said.

Acting provincial chief director on housing development unit for local government and human settlements, Vusi Bidi said: “Historically, federal housing played a role in creating many of today’s economic. We know that access to quality affordable housing is a crucial aspect in the development of sustainable communities. Many people flock to areas like Mahikeng for greener pastures and that makes accommodations to be in demand.

“As housing prices rise, families and individuals in our communities struggle to find and keep places to live, and access to healthcare, education, and employment is put at risk. We are also planning on expanding the units so that more people can be catered for. As the department, we will also have the landscape in the area for leisure time. We want to develop the area into family household even though it is rental.”  

However the North West provincial legislature’s portfolio committee on local government and human settlement was less impressed. The committee chairperson, Motlalepula Rosho said the local government and human settlements must do oversight visit. She highlighted this after the department’s housing project in Unit 3 was marred with challenges.

“We urge the department to do oversight visit to all their projects. Now they have spent R54 million on a Community Residential Unit project in Unit 3, Mmabatho. The project has been abandoned as we speak. The monies were never accounted for. This was very reckless by department in spending public funds without verifying the details pertaining to the contract.

“Anybody can see that the department entered into this thing recklessly. One thing that I’ve realised is that they are not doing oversight on their projects. There is no value for money here and there is huge demand for accommodation in Mahikeng. R54 million is gone and it cannot be accounted for. Marang Real Estate is not even coming on board. The municipality itself issued a title deed without verifying whether the money was paid or not,” she said.

“This matter has to be investigated, the department must recover that R54 million. We are going to hold the municipality accountable as well as this is for the interest of our communities and government. How do they give a person a title deed without even paying all the money the land was purchased for?” asked Rosho.

According to Rosho, they will call the head of department for human settlements, the municipality and the developers to come and account. She said explanation was needed as to what actually happened in unit 3 project. Rosho said they also wanted to know their intentions going forward.

The Economic Freedom Fighters representative, Thabo Sehloho said: “As the EFF and part of the North West Legislature’s portfolio committee, indeed we are very shock about the outcome of this project. All the processes were not followed properly. Even the municipality highlighted that the land was sold for R89m, but only purchased for R5m. We will call for a probe on the matter because the public money was used here.”
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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
HARTSWATER- Phokwane local municipality said it was shocked by the passing of its municipal speaker, Dieketseng Maria Moeketsi.

Moeketsi who served as a councilor speaker, passed away after short illness.

Phokwane local municipal  spokesperson, Kgalalelo Letshabo said: “Moeketsi served in the council for more than 10 years. She has made an immense contribution to better the lives of the people of Phokwane.

“She served the communities with utmost distinction. Phokwane local municipality wish to extend our sincere condolences to the Moeketsi family, relatives and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during these difficult time,” Letshabo said.

She said further information regarding the memorial service and funeral will be communicated as soon as the information was available.

ANCYL in the province also took time to send its heartfelt condolences too.  The league’ spokesperson,  Neo Baneng said: “The ANCYL is deeply saddened by the passing of Comrade Dieketseng Moeketsi. Comrade Moeketsi was a committed activist who served with distinction in the ANCYL REC, ANCYL RTT, ANCWL REC, ANCWL PEC and ANC REC.

“The revolutionary contribution of Comrade Moeketsi did not only find resonance within Mass Democratic Movement structures, but transcended to sphere of local governance where she served as a speaker of Phokwane local municipality with outmost dedication.”

Mananeng further added that the league send their heartfelt condolences to the Moeketsi family and friends for the loss of this committed and loyal cadre of the movement.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE

Taung – Construction for new facelift is underway at Taung Hotel School and Convention Centre in Taung. The principal agents and architects from Botaki & Associates (PTY) LTD recently handed over various construction sites to various contractors to begin setting up shop for R70m project.

Head of department from Tourism in North West, Advocate Neo Sephoti said they would not allow any slapdash work.  Sephoti said the provincial government expects a quality infrastructure which will still be standing and in good condition for years to come.

“These are public funds and as a department and the people of this province, we will not compromise on quality. We will insist on regular quality checks because if anything does not meet the required quality standards it will impact on us as a government not the contractors,” Sephoti said.

She also urged contractors to first consider using local labourers before employing people from outside the area.

“The provincial government wants to improve the lives of the people in rural towns through socio-economic promotion of villages, townships and small dorpies (VSTD). We need a certain expenditure of any project in the province to be spent in that particular village, township or small dorpies.

“In order for this to be realised, we really need to urge you as contractors to use local labour. You also need to spend as much money as possible locally. Through this project you can assist us in ensuring that there is visible, viable and sustainable socio-economic impact in the area of Taung and its surrounding small rural dorpies of the province,” Sephoti said.

Deputy Rector of the Institution, Herman Phetlhe shared the same sentiments. He said that he was excited that the project has finally started.

Phetlhe said that the project will see Taung Hotel School and Convention Centre being transformed into a world class academy with world class facilities. He said that will enable the institution to cater for more students from anywhere in the world.

“I am overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation because this culminates provincial government’s intentions of making Taung Hotel School and Convention Centre one of the most sought-after hotel schools in the country with the best possible facilities. Upon completion, the new infrastructure which includes a new gate house, double storey student’s residence, ten lecture halls, two dining halls and two student’s demonstration kitchens.

“This will allow us to grow our market in recruiting more students and also help us in expanding our scope of theoretical and practical work. Students will also be able to enjoy a conducive learning environment which is what is needed to stimulate young minds,” Phetlhe said.

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Taung- Two perished in a horrific accident between Taung and Pudimoe on the notorious N18 on Thursday. The car they were travelling in allegedly collided with a truck. Jaws of Life was used to free the trapped bodies of the deceased from the wreckage.

MEC for community safety and transport management, Gaolaole Molapisi said those who deceased, a driver (male) and female passenger was from Taung direction towards Pudimoe. The truck was driving to the opposite direction.

“The car allegedly hit the front tyre of the truck and capsized under the truck. Traffic Authorities at the scene further reported that a taxi that was driving behind the truck also hit the truck from behind and passengers survived with minor injuries. They were rushed to hospital for shock treatment,” he said.

Molapisi said the suspected rainy weather conditions might have contributed to the cause of the accident.

A case of culpable homicide has been registered at the nearest police station and investigations are underway.

Molapisi has sent his deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased. He further wished the speedy recovery to those survived with minor injuries.

Motorists driving along the N18 especially between Vryburg and Hartswater are advised to drive with caution following the rainy weather conditions. The department also urged them to keep enough following distance.

Road users and motorists were advised to report any hazard on the road by calling the departmental toll free number: 0800 204 992.

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Cape Town – ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe on Monday told journalists that his expectations for the party’s NWC meeting were “none of your business”.

ANC officials started arriving at the President Hotel in Cape Town for the extended national working committee meeting on Monday afternoon.

It followed last week’s Constitutional Court ruling that President Jacob Zuma failed to uphold the Constitution when he did not comply with Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s remedial action regarding payment for the upgrades to his Nkandla homestead.

It ruled that the National Assembly also failed to uphold the Constitution when it set aside Madonsela’s report.

Since the judgment, calls for Zuma to step down or have the ANC recall him have increased.

On Friday, Zuma went on national television to apologise to the nation, saying he had not “knowingly or deliberately” violated the Constitution. He said it was a “very helpful” judgment.

The ANC had thrown its support behind him.

Mantashe said Zuma had humbled himself. He said opposition parties’ calls to have Zuma removed were intended to tear the ANC apart, which he said would not happen.

Arriving for the meeting on Monday, journalists asked Mantashe about his expectations for the extended NWC.

“None of your business,” was his reply.

Officials started arriving for the anticipated meeting around 14:00. Among them were top six officials, ANC treasurer Zweli Mkhize and deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte.

An extended NWC meeting meant it was open to the rest of the national executive committee.

Others arriving for the meeting were ANC head of policy Jeff Radebe, SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande, ANC Youth League president Collen Maine, ANC Women’s League leader Bathabile Dlamini, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula, and Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

When Maine was asked if the league supported Zuma, he confidently answered “of course”.

Dlamini would not entertain questions, saying “hayibo senzeni na [We are attending a meeting here]”.

Mbalula said he looked forward to all ANC meetings.

Mapisa-Nqakula said SA Defence Union’s call for Zuma to be removed from office amounted to a coup.

“Whatever political crisis we have, we need a political solution. What it actually amounts to is a coup d’état. A coup will not be allowed in South Africa.”

On Tuesday, officials were expected to meet the party’s parliamentary caucus. The political committee, headed by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, was also expected to meet.

On Tuesday afternoon, the National Assembly would debate a motion calling for Zuma’s impeachment.
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