Durban – A 55-year-old woman has been arrested for the abuse and murder of a 2-year-old girl, believed to be her grandchild, in Havenside, Chatsworth on Thursday.

Havenside ward councillor, Brandon Pillay, said neighbours had told him the grandmother had called the neighbours for help after she found the child was not breathing.

“The child was found with brutal injuries. She could have either been tied up or twisted on her arms.

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Bafana Bafana returned home to a hero’s welcome at the OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, 20 November with enthusiastic fans singing and dancing as they welcomed the national team back home.

The South Africans were in Nigeria for the last qualifier of the CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea 2015 tournament.

Bafana Bafana played to a 2-2 draw with the Super Eagles on Wednesday, 19 November in Uyo, Nigeria.

Head coach Shakes Mashaba said he was proud of his charges but at the same time disappointed that they did not finish off Nigeria when they had a chance to do so.

With history on the side of the hosts many had hope it was going to be a one way traffic in favour of Nigeria as has been case over the years – but the brave and relatively young South Africans took the game to Nigeria and raced to a 2-0 lead with goals from Tokelo Rantie.

The silence in the newly-built Akwa Ibom Stadium was deafening as the local fans faced the prospect of the African champion unable to defend their crown won in South Africa last year.

But Nigeria clawed their way back after South Africa lost Reneilwe Letsholonyane for his second bookable offence early in the second half. The Super Eagles scored two goals to level the tie.

“Everybody wants the points and it would have been good if we had won this game with a good number of points at the top of the group. But unfortunately we didn’t do that, we lost the game in the last five minutes – referee’s optional time, which is what worries me, we need to go back and work on it. But our boys did very well, this Nigeria team is a very good side as you saw by their tactical awareness and their match intelligence was from the top drawer, but our boys stood firm,” said Mashaba.

“The red card also disorganised us. You could have seen in the second half that we lost shape. We found ourselves crowding the goal area, though it helped at times but we should have taken the game to them after the red card because we had two breaks and should have scored at least one. Anyway that is how the game goes. We played strong teams in this group, so it says the boys are ready for Equatorial Guinea.”

The Bafana Bafana mentor said the players gave a good account of themselves throughout the entire campaign even they were not expected to.

“When we started the qualifiers there was no mandate but we were asked to build a new side. In life, in whatever you do, you want to succeed. Mandate or no mandate, I would not like to see us building a good side and losing all the games. We have surpassed ourselves (all South Africans) to be where we are today because when it was announced that there is no mandate for AFCON 2015, everyone thought we were going to relax,” added Mashaba.

“I must compliment the boys, they played above themselves. I would not want to write a negative legacy for myself. If we didn’t have to win games then our successors would have no pressure and no targets. So it was important for us to get here for future generations to know what South African football is all about. Everybody wants to leave a mark and I am no different. I must also thank the South African Football Association for all the support given to the team.”

-TDN

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MAHIKENG – Bokone Bophirima Premier Supra Mahumapelo today, Thursday 20^th November 2014, visited two families of the worshippers who died when a guesthouse collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria at their homes to convey a message of condolence before their burial on Saturday.

Premier Mahumapelo, accompanied by Social Development MEC Fenny Gaolaolwe and Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development MEC Manketsi Tlhape visited the families of Goitseone Mogoelwa in Montshioa and Mpho Seakamela in Riviera Park, Mahikeng.

“It is very sad to lose a family member. We understand the pain and I would like to say to the family:  trust in God because he is the only one who knows everything. I want to assure you that we are with you as the provincial government during this difficult moment and that we pray for God to be with you at all the times,” said Premier Mahumapelo.

He told the families that government will always support community members during difficulties. He also thanked the National Government for making sure that the bodies were returned to the families to be buried properly.

“As a Province, we really thank our National Government in assisting your families by returning the remains of your loved ones so that you can get closure after enduring two months of uncertainty and pain,” he said.

Oupa Mogatusi, a brother to one of the deceased expressed his appreciation for the assistance the family received from government. “We have received a lot of help from government since the beginning of this ordeal. They played a huge role in making sure that this body is here for us to bury our sister,” he said.

The victims were amongst the over one hundred people who died when a guest house belonging to the Synagogue Church of All Nations headed by Pastor TB Joshua collapsed in Lagos in September.

-TDN

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By Reginald Kanyane
Taung- North West police made a breakthrough in their investigations over a rape, kidnapping and murder case of Ephraim Moipating Thejane on Thursday.

In the early hours of today, gun shots were heard in Extension 6 in Taung CBD when Taung police cornered a suspect in his shack.

A suspect was linked to a murder case of Thejane.

Police allegedly knocked at the suspect’ shack, but he retaliated.

He allegedly shot at the police and the police returned the favour.

The suspect was shot dead in his shack and even though police could not confirm the reports, it is alleged that Thejane’s wallet and his bank cards were recovered from the suspect.

Thejane was kidnapped while sleeping at his house in Depot village, near Taung last week Friday.

He was forced into his Ford Bantam with his girlfriend and the suspects fled with them. The deceased’s girlfriend was raped and dropped-off at Dryharts village where she was taken to a local clinic by members of community after she screamed for help.

She launched a case of rape and kidnapping at Pudumoe Police Station, where it was transferred to Taung Police Station.

Thejane’s body was found by police on Tuesday at the river in Matolong village with a bullet wound in his head.

Police investigations continue.
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