SAFA name and shame AWOL stars


Cape Town – The list of players that did not take part in Bafana Bafana’s tour down under depsite being called up has been confirmed. 

Soccer Laduma are reporting that SAFA has finally revealed the names of those players called up by outgoing Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund but failed to honour their selection for the tour to Australasia.

As reported earlier by Sport24 Oupa Manyisa and Thabo Matlaba, both Orlando Pirates players, were among the group of South African stars who neglected to arrive for medical exams by SAFA doctors. 

The missing names have now been revealed and only two further players form part of the AWOL players group.

The players are Sthembiso Ngcobo of Wits and Mamelodi Sundowns’ captain and midfielder, Teko Modise.

SAFA’s communications manager, Dominic Chimhavi, confirmed the list of players who broke the national team’s protocol regarding injuries.

Chimhavi added that SAFA had not yet formally charged the AWOL players and that process was still to be followed.

Sport24

Mantashe ‘playing xenophobic card’ – socialists


Johannesburg – ANC heavyweight Gwede Mantashe has been accused of playing a “xenophobic card” by suggesting white foreigners were interfering in the ongoing platinum mining strike.
“We condemn this attempt by the ANC to again play a racist, xenophobic card,” the Workers and Socialist Party said on Monday.
Deputy general secretary Liv Shange said in a statement this was done to detract from how the African National Congress-led government and the capitalist economy it presided over was failing mineworkers.
Mantashe, ANC secretary general, told reporters in Johannesburg on Sunday the party leadership had questioned whether the platinum strike, which began on January 23, was political.
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African Diversity Celebrated In Matlosana


Klerksdorp- The people of Matlosana with a large number of Rastafarian community from across the breath of the province, had a belated Africa Day celebration this past weekend at Goudkoppie Heritage Site, organized by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

The purpose of the day was to reflect on the achievements of the continent as well as celebrate Africa’s heritage.

With the theme “Celebrating our indigenous practices & collaborations”, the day focused on the indigenous people of South Africa and the Rastafarian community.

“An eye opening event filled with history of the Rastafarian community and their lifestyles shown through exhibitions left with an insight as to who this community live for. North West museums were also showcasing artifacts of different cultural groups found in the province” departmental spokesperson shirley Montsho said.

City of Matlosana’s executive Mayor, Cllr. M. K. Khauoe attended the event and gave a keynote address to the community on behalf of MEC Tebogo Modise (DSAC).

Cllr Khauoe emphasized the importance of celebrating Africa day as a way of reminding Africans of where they come from, who they are and what the future will look like should they renegade their culture.

“Over the years, Africa has been treated with disdain by colonial powers. Her cultures, customs and religions have been frowned upon. The way of life of the African man and woman has been labeled as backward,” said Cllr. Khauoe.

He continued “the intelligence of the African person has been treated with the least of respect. It is days such as this one that give us power to turn things around and prove people wrong”.

Most speakers of the day preached the importance of tolerance amongst different cultural backgrounds and the importance and respect for others different from you.

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture celebrates days such as these, in the spirit of preserving heritage for the benefit of future generations.

“Political and economic freedom go hand in hand as we seek to create jobs and pushing the frontiers of poverty through arts and culture”, said MEC Modise.

The day was not short of entertainment when different groups from across the province shook things up with their talent of note. Artists such as Chomza kwasa group, Tearless, Nyabhingi and Bobo-shanti were amongst talents that showcased their skills.-TDN
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SA cellphone operators ordered to keep mum on spying


Cape Town – Mobile operators in SA have no right to report government intrusions into their network, a legal expert has said.

The questions emerged after reports that UK-based Vodafone reported that a number of countries are engaged in a data mopping up operations on its networks.
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Mxolisi Nxasana ‘is a good man’


Durban – The family and former neighbours of beleaguered NPA boss Mxolisi Nxasana have leapt to his defence, saying the murder charges he faced in the eighties was a tragedy he had never fully recovered from.
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Bafana star hijacked in CT


Cape Town – Bafana Bafana and Lokeren midfielder Ayanda Patosi survived a hijacking in Gugulethu in Cape Town on Saturday.

According to the Soccer-Laduma website, Patosi walked away unscathed from the incident, which the police are now investigating.
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Porn video schoolgirls to write exams – dept


Cape Town – Two Cape Town high schoolgirls, implicated in a fetish porn video which has gone viral, will continue writing their mid-year exams, the Western Cape Education Department reportedly said.
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Four sustain injuries in an accident near Potch


By Obakeng Maje
Potchefstroom- Four adult males sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate when their bakkie overturned on Ikageng Road in Potchefstroom on Sunday.

When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene, three of the bakkie occupants were ejected from the vehicle.

“All the occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries including lacerations and various suspected limb fractures.The patients were transported to Potchefstroom Hospital for further medical care” Er24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said.

There were no other vehicles involved in the collision. The incident is currently under investigation.-TDN
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Two killed in separate accident in North West


By Obakeng Maje
Carltonville- Two people were killed in two separate ‘rollover’ collisions in the Carletonville area on Sunday.

“Just after 02:00, a light motor vehicle carrying eight people overturned on the R501 killing one woman on scene.The seven other occupants of the vehicle sustained minor to moderate injuries and were transported to Carletonville Hospital for further medial care” Er24 Russel Meiring said.

In a separate collision, an adult male was killed after his vehicle overturned on the R500. When ER24 paramedics arrived on scene after 05:00, they attended to the four survivors who sustained minor to moderate injuries.

They were also transported to Carletonville Hospital for further medical care.

The incidents are currently under investigation.-TDN
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9 Murder, 17 Raped In North West


By Obakeng Maje
The North West police arrested a total of 698 suspects through various operations in the past seven days between 01 June 2014 and 08 June 2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related, trio and many other crimes.

The arrests include 9 for Murder, 17 for Rape, 99 for Assault GBH and assault common, 24 for shoplifting, 10 for driving under the influence of liquor and 175 for drug related crimes. 

“The police managed to seize goods such as 6 firearms, counterfeit cigarettes and various electrical appliances.  Most of the suspects have already appeared in different courts while others are expected to appear on Monday” sergeant Kealeboga Molale said.
-TDN
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