Although the country is not a breeding ground for recruiting terrorists there are signs that terror groups like the Islamic State (ISIS) are finding support among locals.
This is according to the Department of State Security. The department says ISIS’s messages are filtering through to South Africans.
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BY OBAKENG MAJE
THE soccer is the only popular sport among black youth and that includes Ranstad village youth, in Taung. The youth in Ranstad village especially football players gathered together and created a soccer field just next to the graveyard more than 10 years ago.
According to former Stone Breakers player, said they came up with an idea to rescue the youth from drugs and alcohol abuse.
Paul Mooki (38) said they went to the Batlhaping Ba-ga Phuduhucwana Tribal Authority to ask for a soccer field and were granted the land next to the graveyard.
Unfortunately headmaster, Oshebile Phatlhanyane told them to remove their poles from the land and allow graves to be allocated on the field.
“We were granted this field more than ten years ago and as you know soccer is something that keeps the youth away from committing crime, and be involved in drugs and alcohol” Paul Mooki said.
Mooki said Phatlhanyane did not consult with them before taking any decision.
“We were just told to move away from the field without proper consultations. We want explanations regarding the decision took by this headmaster. We will not budge as we created this field with our own bare hands by removing debris and cleaned the land to be in a form of a field as it is today” Mooki outlines.
Another soccer player, Itemogeng Orapeleng(18) said the field helps them a lot because as players, they train there to keep healthy.
“I would like to see myself ply my trade in one of the best clubs in elite league, now we do not have anywhere to go because the headmaster wants to take away our only field” Orapeleng said.
However, Phatlhanyane(68) refutes the claims and said the soccer club was given that land for temporary.
“Those boys were given that land temporarily and now all graveyards are full, now we need to use that land to bury our loved ones.
“We reported the matter to the paramount chief, Tshepo Mankuroane and he promised to come and see for himself. We will take the final decision regarding the matter on the 21 April 2015” Phatlhanyane said.
The players also said that Phatlhanyane isn’t their chief as the Ranstad village does not falls under Kolong village jurisdiction, but Phatlhanyane laughed his lungs off and said the players are too young and they know nothing.
“All those who said I’m not the chief for that area, they are out of their minds as Kolong and Ranstad villages fall under my jurisdiction. Since from 1970s, the area was one and it is only that the village has grown immensely and now that place is called Ranstad village instead” he said.
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BY OBAKENG MAJE
SINGLE state-run inpatient treatment centre for management of people addicted to drugs and related substances has been put up in Taung hospital, North West MEC for Social Development Fenny Gaolaolwe said on Tuesday.
“The construction of a twenty bed inpatient treatment centre at a cost of R21 million is at an advanced stage. During the construction phase, the project contributed immensely to local economic spin-offs by creating jobs to the residents of Taung,” Gaolaolwe said.
Gaolaolwe said another fourty bed inpatient treatment centre is still under construction at Witrand hospital in Tlokwe.
The two facilities, Gaolaolwe said are attached to hospitals and will be managed in partnership with the Department of Health to maximise available resources upon completion.
Senior foreman at Taung inpatient treatment, Stuurman Shomaela said more than twenty one unemployed residents from Nommer 1, Ditshilong and other villages in Greater Taung local municipality have benefited from the project during the construction phase. More residents Stuurman said are still to be employed to do plumbing, roofing and tiling in the second phase of the project.
Research by the Medical Research Council shows that South Africans consume five billion litres of alcohol a year. In certain communities more than 30% of the men and up to 15% of the women each consume more than 30 litres of alcohol every year.
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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has congratulated the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma for receiving the Platinum Order of Merit of the Confederation of African Football on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Cairo.
This was during the 37th Ordinary General Assembly of CAF which officially opened on Monday evening in the presence of the FIFA President Joseph ‘Sepp’ Blatter.
“Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma’s prominent role in the development of football on the continent is well documented. She played a key role in South Africa getting the rights to host the 2010 World Cup, the first African country to do so and was on the board of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee,” said SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan from Cairo.
“She has been a supporter of football through and through and this award is testimony to the work she has put in the sport.”
CAF President, Issa Hayatou said there was no better person deserving of this award than the AU chair.
“Through this award, the Confederation of African Football recognizes the immense contribution of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union for an emerging Africa, particularly through its vision, Agenda 2063, but mostly importantly show gratitude for the support she has always been able to demonstrate with CAF since she took office.
“Since 14 June, 2012 CAF and the African Union have partnered in dealing with a number of social responsibility campaigns through our competitions, particularly in the fight against AIDS, Ebola, malaria, and the promotion of education and the culture of peace on the continent,” said CAF President Hayatou.
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union is the second person in the history of CAF to receive this distinction after the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo who received the same award at the opening ceremony of the 30th Orange Africa Cup of Nations, Equatorial Guinea 2015 on 17 January, 2015 in Bata.
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Vryburg- The Minister of Public Works, honourable TW Nxesi will hand-over a R2 million renovated community park to the Naledi Local Municipality in Vryburg in the North West Province on Friday.
Minister Nxesi will be joined by the Minister of Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa, the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as well as the North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo.
“The Hayes Park (the park to be handed over) was renovated by the National Department of Public Works through the Government’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and it is a community asset that will add value to the lives of the people of Vryburg” EPWP national spokesperson Michael Mokwena said.
Mokwena said during the renovation phase of the park, a total of 35 work opportunities were created for the youth in the area.
The hand-over event will also see Minister Molewa delivering a Community Landfill Site to the Dr Ruth Mompati District Municipality while Minister Mapisa-Nqakula will lead a ceremony to unveil the sculpture of the struggle icon Mme Ruth Segomotsi Mompati which is mounted at the Hayes Park.
EPWP Phase 3 was launched by President Jacob Zuma in October 2014 and it aims to create over 6 million short to medium term work opportunities by 2019.
“The objective of EPWP Phase 3 is to provide work opportunities and income support to poor and unemployed people through the labour-intensive delivery of public and community assets, thereby contributing to the development of our communities” he said.
Details of the event are as follows:
Venue: Vryburg Showground
Time: 10:00am
Date: 10 April 2015
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(Picture Supplied): Singer Candy with kids
Rustenburg- A three day music extravaganza in Mogwase was not just entertainment but a golden opportunity for residents of 109 villages of Moses Kotane Local Municipality. Just two weeks after the political icon, Moses Kotane was reburied at his home village of Phella, thousands of residents converged at Mogwase stadium during the Easter weekend to support and promote local initiatives to honor Kotane.
Renowned artists like Dr Malinga, Candy Tsa Mandebele, KB Motsilenyane, Busiswa, Badimo Jazz Band, Clerence The Gospel Singer (CTGS) and many more artists entertained the crowd and had an opportunity to dine and wine with more than 5000 children from local villages.
Genplay Play Broadcast Media and Moses Kotane Foundation are embarking on a yearlong support of the 109 villages of the municipality named after Kotane.
They will uplift and promote local artists. Candy adopted two 10-year-olds local kids, Onalenna Serongwane and (10) Katlego Maqubu (10), she will mentor them until they become national stars.
Moses Kotane Local Municipality also bought more than 10 stalls for local entrepreneurs. “The reason was to boost and support local SMMEs in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality. The event was well attended and supported. Now we have agreed with artists like Dr Malinga and Candy to unearth talent in our villages. Moses Kotane remains brought joy and happiness in our villages,” said Kefilwe Motloba, event organizer.
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KIMBERLEY- The South African Football Association (SAFA) has learnt with shock and disbelief the sudden passing away of former Bafana Bafana and Free State Stars forward, Richard Tebogo Henyekane.
The 31-year old player died in a car accident in the early hours of Tuesday morning (7 March) when he was involved in a tragic car accident. He was with four other people in the vehicle.
SAFA would like to convey their heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family, friends, teammates and supporters of Henyekane.
His death comes just five months after the passing away of his brother Joseph Henyekane, himself a professional former footballer.
“Another soldier has fallen. Richard’s death comes at a time when we were not really done grieving the passing away of his brother Joseph. SAFA would like to send out our deepest sympathies to the Henyekane family for their heartbreaking loss. We can never know how much pain you are in but just know that you are in our prayers and we ask that the Almighty grant you strength in these trying times,” said SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan who is in Cairo, Egypt attending a CAF Congress.
“Sadly, Richard’s death comes at a time we are still trying to come to terms with the death of another prominent figure, Minister Collins Chabane in another car accident; this is devastating.
“While we don’t know yet full details of circumstances surrounding Richard’s tragic death, the message to all is be careful on the roads; be extra vigilant. We are losing our people in this fashion at a rapid rate – we need to do something. May his soul rest in peace.”
The Kimberly Express, as he was fondly known, played his last match for Free State Stars on Saturday, 4 April where they lost 1-0 to Amazulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium after coming on as a substitute.
His scored his last goal in a 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates at Charles Mopeli Stadium last year in May.
In the 2008/09 season, he won the Absa Premiership Top Goalscorer Award with 19 goals.
He made nine appearances for Bafana Bafana and was once on the books of Mamelodi Sundowns and Lamontville Golden Arrows.
FACT FILE:
Full name: Tebogo Richard Henyekane
DOB: 28 September 1983
Birthplace: Galeshewe, Kimberley
Nickname: Kimberley Express
Clubs played for: Naughty Boys (amateur team), Basotho Tigers, Premier United, Hellenic, Golden Arrows, Mamelodi Sundowns, Free State Stars
Honours: Nine Bafana Bafana caps
2008/09 PSL Top Goal scorer
2009 MTN 8 winner (Golden Arrows)
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BY OBAKENG MAJE
THE family of Jonker in Magogong village, near Taung is crestfallen after their son was killed by unknown men.
The atrocity took place on Saturday at Majaneng village, near Taung.
Segametsi Jonker(50) said her sister’s son who was mental ill, left the house on Friday, but they do not know how he ended in Majaneng.
“Sibongile was not mentally-fit and left the house on Friday, but he couldn’t say where he was going. We are very disturbed by the incident and hope the suspects will be apprehended soon” Segametsi Jonker said.
North West police said a 35 year-old man was allegedly attacked by four unknown men who hit him with a spade.
“We can confirm that the incident took place on Friday where a 35 year-old man was allegedly attacked and killed by four unknown men. It is alleged that the men were involved in a fight and four men attacked the victim with a spade” colonel Emelda Setlhako said.
Setlhako said the victim (Sibongile Jonker) was confirmed dead by paramedics after he suffered terrible injuries on his head.
She said no one was arrested yet and asked anyone with information that could lead to any arrest, to come forward.
The Jonker family, who stays in a four roomed RDP house, said they do not have any money to bury their loved one.
“We’re very depressed because we do not have any money to bury him. Any samaritan who could help, please come forward with any possible help, so that our son could be buried with dignity” Segametsi said.
Sibongile Jonker, who resides in Magogong village, Taung will be buried on Saturday.
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By Obakeng Maje
Vryburg- A new statue of a struggle stalwart, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati will be unveiled in Vryburg to celebrate the life of a living activist ‘Mama Ruta Mompati’ as she is affectionately known.
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District came up with this plan in honoring Mompati who is been described as one of the most towering figures in political history.
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“By putting Mama Ruta Segomotsi Mompati statue,we giving her an eternal home in our district. The statue celebrates the incredibly special contribution she made not only in North West, but South Africa at large” one of officials who did not want to be named said.
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati was very grateful after hearing that her statue is ready to be unveiled.
Mama Ruta who was very emotional while talking to us, said she feels honoured and she said all wouldn’t be possible without her fellow comrades who contributed immensely in fighting for democracy.
“I am humble and highly-appreciates to be honored in this manner, however all wouldn’t be achieved without other struggling stalwarts who fought tirelessly to make sure we are where we are today” Mompati said.
A 89 year-old stalwart also encouraged the youth of today to know their history as it carries historical information.
“I would like to encourage our youth to make sure they know their history and must go to school. Education is the key, and they must remember they are the future of tomorrow” she said.
The statue of ‘Mama Ruta’ is built just in front of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati’s offices.
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Executive Mayor, Elvis Tladinyane was engaged in a meeting the time we go to print.
The statue will be unveiled on Friday to honour the living legend of struggle, Mama Ruta Mompati.
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Vryburg- Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati was born in Tlapeng Village, few kilometres from Ganyesa in Kagisano-Molopo area within the district of Bophirima, now called Dr Ruth Mompati District Municipality after it (the district) being named after her. Born on the 14 September 1925, she grew up in a thoroughly rural environment. Between 1933 and 1940 she attended Vryburg United Primary Schools, where she completed Standard six (6). Two years later, she continued her schooling at Tigerkloof Institution of Education where she received her Native Lower Primary Certificate. In 1944 she started her teaching career at the age of nineteen in Dithakwaneng Primary School near Vryburg.
“She is passionately known as “Mama Ruta” within her community”
She got married in 1952 and lost her job due to apartheid laws regulated that black female teachers were not supposed to get married. Immediately after, she moved to Johannesburg and became an active member of the ANC Orlando branch. In the same year, she studied short-hand typing.
In 1953 she was employed by Mandela and Tambo Attorneys as a short-hand typist. She became a member of the National Executive Committee of the ANC Women’s League and become one of the founder members of the Federation of South African Women the following year. She was one of the organisers and leaders of the Anti Pass Law march in Pretoria on the 9th August 1956.
In 1962, she left the country for Military training with MKhondo We Sizwe in the then Soviet Union. She could not return to the Country to do her underground work because her colleague had given evidence against the ANC leadership. She had to become the full-time cadre of the underground movement in exile.
In 1966 she was elected to the National Executive Committee and during the same year she was transferred to the ANC‘s office in Zambia, but continued between Tanzania and Zambia during the course of her work in the ANC President’s office. In 1966, she was sent to Germany by the movement as the ANC Women’s League secretary to represent the Federation of South African Women in its secretariat.
In 1990, she was chosen to be part of the ANC delegation that negotiated the peaceful transition with the government at Groote Schuur. In 1994 she was elected to the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa and served as a Member of Parliment from 1994-1996 before she seconded to become an Ambassador to Switzerland until 2000.
In 1996, Mama Ruth was awarded an Honorary Masters Degree in Education by the University of the North West in Mahikeng. The scholarship was named after her by Huston-Tillotson University, in Austin, Texas, USA. In 1998, the Medical University of South Africa awarded her an Honorary Doctorate. She has been the Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality from June 2000 until May 2010. In consolidating the vision of the society and the country she liberated, this true activist and daughter of the soil continues to serve community in various capacities. She serves on many Boards, including being Chairperson of the Swiss-South Africa Corporative Initiative Trust.
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