Durban – A wheelcair-bound paralympian, who was denied access to a packed nightclub’s dance floor because the manager felt other patrons might trip over him, has accused the venue of discrimination.
Justin Govender, 36, who represented South Africa in basketball,
said he was “shattered” on Saturday evening when bouncers at the Cuba Lounge at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban denied him access. This was despite his being allowed in on previous occasions, he said.
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JOHANNESBURG – President Jacob Zuma on Sunday arrived in Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania ahead of peace talks with Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, his office said.
Zuma was scheduled to hold talks with Kikwete on Monday, said spokesman Mac Maharaj.
“After the meeting with President Kikwete tomorrow, President Zuma will proceed to Kampala, Uganda, for talks with President Yoweri Museveni,” said Maharaj.
The consultations and discussions with the two presidents were a follow up to the visit to South Africa recently by President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan.
The visits were aimed at taking forward the peace process in South Sudan.
Environment Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa would be the acting president until Zuma returns.
– Sapa
Knowing the country was fully supporting her is one of the things that kept newly crowned Miss World calm during the competition. The new Miss World Rolene Strauss told the SABC that winning it has changed her life. “Leading up to the competition I was really really content with what was going to happen. I knew that the best thing will happen. I knew that if I and South Africa were meant to win, we were going to win,” said Strauss.
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The North West provincial government has with immediate effect suspended a municipal councillor of the Lekwa TeemaneLekwa Teemane municipality at Bloemhof.
Councillor Guilty Modise has been suspended following the outcome of the forensic investigation conducted at the municipality earlier this year. The community had embarked on violent protests, complaining about maladministration, corruption and fraud within the municipality.
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It is a hive of activity as the North West Premier celebrates and acknowledges elderly people from various villages in Tswaing municipality, North West. Thousands of elderly people in Tswaing municipality in the North West are in a jubilant mood ahead of Christmas Day. This is as they received Christmas gifts, including food parcels, walking sticks, blankets and other accessories during celebrations to acknowledge their mentorship. Premier Supra Mahumapelo, who hosted the event at his home village of Manamolle, outside Mahikeng, has emphasized the importance of elders in what he described as a “decaying modern day” society. For more http://www.sabc.co.za
Johannesburg – A fire raged through Slovoville informal settlement destroying at least 50 shacks, Johannesburg Emergency Services said on Saturday.
Three fire engines and two water tankers were on the scene, said spokesperson Nana Radebe.
“The fire is under control. We have one person that was taken to hospital [with] cuts on his head,” she said.
The fire was reported at about 20:00 and its cause was unknown.
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Two second half goals saw Moroka Swallows fight back to down AmaZulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Bongani Ndulula had given bottom-placed Usuthu a first half lead, but halftime sub Siyabonga Nomvete levelled just two minutes after coming on.
Larry Cohen then headed home with just four minutes remaining to hand teh Birds a crucial three points in the relegation battle.
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Fochville- One person was killed and eight others sustained multiple injuries when their VW Kombi overturned several times on the N12 near the R500 in Fochville this afternoon.
Paramedics that arrived on the scene found the Kombi lying several meters down a steep embankment next to the highway.
“All of the occupants were found scattered across the scene. One person was found with fatal injuries and declared dead. Three others were in a critical condition” Er24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak said.
Paramedics treated two of them for severe head and spinal injuries.
After stabilisation ER24’s AER24 and AER24 DoH North West Helicopters airlifted them to Chris Hani Baragwanath and Milpark Hospitals respectively.
The remainder of the patients were treated for various injuries ranging from lacerations and fractures.
They were all later transported to various hospitals in the area for further treatment.
“It is understood the men, believed to be between 20 and 30 years old, were on their way from Azaadville to Potchefstroom to meet friends for a fishing event. At this stage the exact cause of the incident is not yet clear, however one of the occupants explained to paramedics that one of the tyres apparently burst and the driver lost control” Vermaak said.
The exact cause of the incident will be investigated.
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Klerksdorp – The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlement has invoked Section 139 (1) (b) at the Matlosana Local Municipality following the non-improvement into the affairs of the municipality. The decision was announced to the municipal councillors on Friday by MEC for the Department Collen Maine in the special council meeting.
Last year section 139 (1) (b) was invoked in Matlosana after it failed to meet its financial obligations but the administrator was only in control of the financial affairs of municipality.
MEC Collen Maine said the intervention did not yield any good results. “We have not seen any change because the administrator was not in charge of the entire municipal administration. The municipality still owes Eskom over R200 million and Midvaal Water over R50million. There is still lack of good governance; there are infightings and divisions something which is affecting provision of services to communities. We are now invoking a fully blown Section 139 (1) (b) for the administrator to be in full control of the municipality” he said.
Section 139 (1) (b) states that : When a municipality cannot or does not fulfil an executive obligation in terms of the constitution or legislation, the relevant provincial executive may intervene by taking any appropriate steps to ensure fulfilment of that obligation, including assuming responsibility for the relevant obligation in that municipality to the extent necessary to:1- Maintain essential national standards or meet established minimum standards for the rendering of a service2- Prevent that municipal council from taking unreasonable action that is prejudicial to interests of another municipality or the province as a whole,3- Maintain economic unity.
Matlosana Local Municipality will seize all its executive powers and the Administrator together with the intervention team will run the municipality for a period of six (6) months starting from January and will follow the terms of the reference prescript for them.
MEC Maine concluded by pleading for cooperation from the council. “We’re asking for unity and cooperation with the team as the success of the intervention relies on that. If there will be any political instability, the intervention will not yield any good results” said Maine.
The provincial government is also in a process of appointing a service provider to do the forensic investigation in the municipality, which is expected to start in January 2015.
There are only two municipalities in Bokone Bophirima Province which are still under intervention: namely Ditsobotla and Matlosana Local Municipality.
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