By TDN

Johannesburg-Daine Klates free kick goal early in the first half was the difference as Orlando Pirates defeated archrivals Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in their MTN8 first leg semifinal at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 

The Buccaneers took the lead in the 12th minute when Klate curled a lovely free-kick that was positioned at the edge of the box and swerved around the Chiefs wall and beat a desperately lunging Itumeleng Khune on his right side, 1-0. 

Chiefs were rattled by the early goal and could have conceded more as Pirates pilled on the pressure in the early stages of the match. Striker Bernard Parker, the leader of a somewhat disjointed forward line for Chiefs, tried numerous times with long range efforts that only found the stands. 

The entrance of Knowledge Musona into the match at the start of the second half was the tonic Chiefs needed as the Zimbabwean international came close five minutes after the restart when he volleyed his effort over the crossbar from eight-yards. 

The on-loan striker from Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga was at it again moments later when he let rip with a cracking shot which went high over the bar from outside the box. 

Chiefs had their best chance to equalise in the 67th minute when strikers Musona and Parker both played a one-two with each other over the Bucs defenders which ultimately ended with Parker seeing his effort come off the post. 

Ten minutes later Kermit Erasmus, who had only been on the pitch for just two minutes, could have doubled his teams lead when the former SuperSport United striker received a ball from the right flank and just saw his header go marginally wide of the target. 

If Erasmus was close then Tshabalala went closer, with just six minutes remaining in the contest, as he tried another audacious effort, breaking free from his marker and letting rip with a powerful left footed shot that went just wide. 

The match ended with Bucs sealing a narrow win with the return leg being played at their Orlando Stadium home ground on September 24. 

Kaizer Chiefs (0) 0 

Orlando Pirates (1) 1 (Klate 12) 

Chiefs: Khune, Gaxa, Masha, Mathoho, Masilela, Katsande, Yeye, Shabba, Parker (Nkhatha 69), Majoro (Musona 46), Lebese (Masango 81) 

Pirates: Meyiwa, Jele, Matlaba, Mahamutsa, Lekgwathi, Masalesa, Manyisa, Myeni (Moholo 87), Bacela (Gabuza 65), Klate (Erasnus 75), Segolela-TDN

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Mendoza – A last-minute penalty by flyhalf Morné Steyn sealed an unimpressive 22-17 win for South Africa over Argentina Saturday in a scrappy Rugby Championship Test here on Saturday.

As it happened: Argentina v SA

After a humiliating 60-point defeat in Soweto last weekend, the passionate Pumas were the better side in chilly Mendoza for much of the match and led until eight minutes from time.

Steyn slotted two penalties in the closing minutes to keep South Africa top of the table – level on nine points with New Zealand but ahead on points difference.

South Africa started with the same side that won 73-13 in the first round while Argentina made five changes and still lacked injured skipper and No 8 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe.

Desperate to put the huge loss behind them, the Pumas made a fiery start and were ahead within two minutes when flanker Juan Martin Leguizamon dived over in the corner.

The veteran took the ball after a line-out near the tryline, burst into the short side and swivelled past several Springboks to dot the ball down with centre Felipe Contepomi converting.

Argentina were struggling in the early scrums and South African pressure earned a penalty on nine minutes which ace goal-kicker Steyn placed between the posts.

Within two minutes a far more fired-up Pumas side than that of last weekend regained a seven-point advantage as veteran Contepomi kicked a penalty.

But South Africa drew level on 15 minutes as Steyn converted from the touchline a try by left-wing Bjorn Basson in the left corner at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

After brave defending repelled several Springbok attempts to score in the right corner, Argentina failed to clear and the visitors passed along the backline for Basson to sprint over.

Juandré Kruger went over the tryline soon after only for the score to be disallowed because fellow lock Eben Etzebeth had knocked on in an aerial duel.

South Africa opted to kick for touch a penalty well within the range of Steyn and Argentina drove the green and gold back to leave the visitors questioning their decision.

A Contepomi penalty drifted to the right from in front of the posts, but Argentina were back in front on 37 minutes when centre Marcelo Bosch dived over near the posts.

Patient multi-phase Pumas pressure took them within a few metres of the line and Bosch drove between centre JJ Engelbrecht and prop Jannie du Plessis for a try Contepomi converted.

Steyn narrowed the gap to four points in first-half stoppage time by kicking his second penalty and four minutes after half-time he repeated the feat to leave just one point between the sides.

With Contepomi replaced by Santiago Fernandez, Bosch took over as goal kicker and was not far off target with a long-range attempt midway through the second half.

With 20 minutes to go it was 17-16 to Argentina – a far cry from seven days ago when the Springboks ran in nine tries for a record Rugby Championship victory.

But eight minutes from time South Africa gained the lead for the first time as prop Marcos Ayerza collapsed a maul and Steyn maintained his 100 percent kicking record from the penalty.

Another Steyn penalty one minute into additional time sealed success for the Springboks, who trooped off knowing they will play better in future and lose.

Scorers:

Argentina:

Tries: Juan Manuel Leguizamon, Marcelo Bosch

Conversions: Felipe Contepomi (2)

Penalty: Contepomi.

South Africa:

Try: Bjorn Basson

Conversion: Morné Steyn

Penalties: Steyn (5)

Teams:

Argentina:

15. Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino, 14. Gonzalo Camacho, 13. Marcelo Bosch, 12. Felipe Contepomi (captain), 11. Horacio Agulla, 10. Nicolas Sanchez, 9. Martin Landajo, 8. Leonardo Senatore, 7. Juan Manuel Leguizamon, 6. Pablo Matera, 5. Mariano Galarza, 4. Julio Faras Cabello, 3. Juan Figallo, 2. Eusebio Guinazu, 1. Marcos Ayerza

Substitutes: 16. Agustin Creevy, 17. Nahuel Lobo, Matas Diaz, 18. Tomas Lavaninni, 19. Benjamin Macome, 20. Tomas Cubelli, 21. Santiago Fernandez, 22. Juan Imhoff

South Africa:

15. Willie le Roux, 14. Bjorn Basson, 13. JJ Engelbrecht, 12. Jean de Villiers (captain), 11. Bryan Habana, 10. Morné Steyn, 9. Ruan Pienaar, 8. Duane Vermeulen, 7. Willem Alberts, 6. Francois Louw, 5. Juandré Kruger, 4. Eben Etzebeth, 3. Jannie du Plessis, 2. Adriaan Strauss, 1. Tendai Mtawarira

Substitutes: 16. Bismarck du Plessis, 17. Gürthro Steenkamp, 18. Coenie Oosthuizen, 19. Flip van der Merwe, 20. Siya Kolisi, 21. Jano Vermaak, 22. Patrick Lambie, 23. Jan Serfontein

AFP

The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West has accepted the the party’s national disciplinary committee (NDC) decision to overturn the expulsion of its 14 Tlokwe councillors, it said on Saturday.

“The ANC in the North West notes, accepts, respects and unreservedly embrace the NDC decision to reinstate the membership of the 14 members in Tlokwe,” spokesperson Kenny Morolong said in a statement.

Committee chair Derek Hanekom announced on Saturday that the councillors have been reinstated.

The ANC’s provincial executive committee had only charged the councillors who voted in a motion of no confidence against Tlokwe mayor Maphetle Maphetle seven months after the date of the alleged misconduct, Hanekom said in a statement.

“This was in contravention of the ANC constitution which provides that charges must be instituted within three months.

“Based on this procedural irregularity, the councillors were found not guilty.”

In July, the 14 councillors were found guilty on four counts of misconduct by the ANC’s North West provincial disciplinary committee (PDC) and were expelled from the party.

The councillors were charged for participating in a motion of no confidence against Maphetle in November last year which resulted in the mayor being replaced by Democratic Alliance councillor Annette Combrink.

They were also charged for failing to endorse the appointment of the municipal manager in June this year.

Hanekom said the NDC found that the evidence brought forward by the councillors for not supporting Maphetle were “possibly true”.

Morolong said the party would engage with the reinstated members, branches in Tlokwe to communicate the decision of the NDC.

“We urge all members and supporters of the ANC in Tlokwe to respect the decision of the NDC.”

SAPA

By Obakeng Maje

Taung-North West police arrested a 22 year-old man who allegedly bludgeoned his grandmother to death at Dryharts village, near Taung.

The incident took place on Thursday and according to police, a suspect bludgeoned his gogo after an argument ensued between the two that led to stabbing.

“A 22 year-old man was arrested in connection of murder after he allegedly stabbed gogo to death” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

Police said a neighbour allegedly saw a 79 year-old gogo lying in pool of blood at her house and informed the police.

The police were summoned to the scene and on arrival they found a 22 year-old man sitting on the stoep.

They ordered him to open the door of the house, but he tried to run away.

“Police arrested a man after a chase and was arrested in conncetion of murder. A gogo suffered an open wounds on her forehead and below her ear” Mokgwabone said.

According to unofficial statement, a man allegedly demanded a share from gogo’s pension money and that led to an argument. 

He was arrested and will appear at Taung Magistrate Court on Monday for murder.

Police in vestigations continue.-TDN

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By Obakeng Maje

North West-The South African Police Service in the North West would like to advise and bring to attention of the community amendments in terms of Dangerous Weapons Act, 2013 (Act 15 of 2013) regarding prohibition of possession of dangerous weapons.

“While the Constitution of the country guarantees the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket and present petitions that must be done in a responsible manner” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.  

The police would like to advise and warn communities and organisers of marches that public display of weapons during service delivery protests especially under circumstances which may raise a reasonable suspicion that the person intends to use the dangerous weapon for an unlawful purpose is prohibited.

Mokgwabone said Contravention of Section 3(1) of the Dangerous Weapons Act, 2013  may lead to arrest and liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years.  

“The police would also like to advise about Section (5)  (b)  of the Regulation of Gatherings Act, 2003 (Act 2014 of 1993) which also emphasises that the Convener and Marshals must ensure that the provisions of the Act are complied with” he said.   “The advice and warning come due to number of service delivery protests where protesters fail to take heed despite warning from the police to comply with certain restrictions” Mokgwabone concludes.-TDN

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By TDN

Manthestad, Taung-The North West Provincial Government has taken a firm decision to priorities services to the vulnerable.

North West Premier Thandi Modise told over seven thousand people gathered in Manthestad outside Taung during the Provincial Women’s Day Celebrations on Friday.

“We have taken a decision that we are going to start building for the elderly, orphans, child headed families. We know we are going to be very unpopular because we are prioritising people with vulnerabilities,” said Premier Modise to a thunderous applause.

Modise said her administration would stop at nothing to ensure that the people of in the province are empowered and that their rights to quality life are respected. She also lashed at schools that have a tendency to expel students whose parents cannot afford to pay for their tuition.

“Schools have no rights to expel students just because they can’t pay school fees. We will make sure that no child is denied education because of financial difficulties at home,” warned Premier Modise.

The Premier cautioned that shebeens that are operating near schools and churches, saying that their licenses will be withdrawn.

The premier also acknowledged the role played by women in several parts of the North West against the imposition of the pass laws.

“We are also inspired by the women of Zeerust, who in April 1957 carried out mass protest action against the imposition of the pass laws and the deposing of their traditional leader Abraham Moiloa by the apartheid regime, for having stood firmly against the imposition of pass laws on Bahurutshe, and women in particular.”

“I have been touched by what I have heard here today. It is especially gratifying to hear our premier speak so fervently about the rights of women. It is a great achievement for the current government considering what this country went through in the past,” said Maria Matlakala. A 91 year old Maria Matlakala of Buxton near Taung who was among those who attended the provincial celebrations..

Seventy-nine year old Baeti Motsamai of Mahikeng said the commemoration reminds her of the dark days of the struggle when she worked in Johannesburg. 

“I am very happy to see the rewards of one of the most audacious struggles. When Mandela was arrested, we used to donate R3 every month. The money was collected to help in the fight against the injustices of racial oppression. At the time we worshipped at St Lukes Church, Anglican with Arch Bishop Tutu and his wife Leah,” said the elated Motsamai.

Mpeile Mothibi, 75, said she is very happy that the women in the province play a critical role in leadership positions in government and business. 

“My mother was a Congress secretary and she would have been very happy to see what the democratic South Africa achieved.”

Premier Modise also decried the scourge of rape and other cases of gender-based violence that is currently ravaging much of the province. This was echoed by Bishop Daniel Matebesi who called on all men to demonstrate their seriousness in the fight against rape by signing the pledge against rape and women abuse. 

Premier Modise was accompanied by MEC of Social Development Colin Maine, the Mayor of Greater Taung Local Municipality, Councillor Kaone Lobelo, Kgosi Nyoko Motlhabane of Batlhaping Ba Ga-Maidi among others.-TDN

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Cape Town – A draft bill banning alcohol advertising will be submitted to cabinet soon, a cabinet committee says.

The inter-ministerial committee to combat alcohol and substance abuse had agreed to submit the draft Control of Marketing of Alcohol Beverages Bill during the next cabinet cycle.

“The committee, chaired by Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini and comprising 11 other ministries, agreed that the bill, in its current form, was ready for consideration by the cabinet with the view to gazette it for public comment,” a statement from the committee said.

The committee cited numerous inputs from government departments and civil society as motivation for approving the bill.

“Research has shown that, the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse among adults in South Africa [is] expanding rapidly to the destruction of families as well as the community and society.

“The government cannot afford to ignore it or be quiet about it.”

The committee said moves by the industry to curb the harm caused by drinking alcohol, such as promoting responsible drinking, were not yielding results.

Alcohol abuse

“The committee agreed that this approach was at odds with most of the evidence gathered by various researches (sic) across the globe and that there was a need for various approaches, including the banning of alcohol advertising to deal with the devastating socio-economic impact of this scourge.”

“The department of health said the tangible costs of alcohol in South Africa have been estimated to be close to R38bn while intangible costs could reach R240bn (sic).”

Alcohol was also the third leading risk factor for death and disability in South Africa.

According to the transport department more than half of the country’s road deaths occurred as a result of alcohol abuse.

“Around 70% of domestic violence has been associated with alcohol; arrested people indicated that they were under the influence of alcohol for 25% of weapons-related offences, 22% of rapes, 17% of murders, 14% of assault cases and 10% of robberies.”

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Johannesburg – A man who snatched a woman’s handbag from a car died after jumping off a bridge in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Friday evening, paramedics said.

He smashed the window of a woman’s car and stole her handbag as she was stuck in rush-hour traffic on the M1 highway over Empire Road, next to Wits University, ER24 spokesperson Vanessa Jackson said in a statement.

People got out of their cars and chased him. He jumped off the bridge, possibly trying to land on the roof of the bus stop on Empire Road, but missed. 

The man, in his 20s, landed on the road where he died, with the handbag next to him.

SAPA

Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma will receive an honorary doctorate of leadership from Limkokwing University during an official visit to Malaysia on Monday and Tuesday.

Zuma would meet Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak during his trip, the international relations department said on Friday.

He would also accept a lifetime award for global peace, on behalf of former president Nelson Mandela, from the Mahathir Global Peace Foundation.

Zuma would be accompanied by International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom, and Energy Minister Ben Martins.

The international relations department said 2013 marked the 20th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries. It said South Africa was the largest investor in Malaysia from Africa, with investments in the petro-chemicals, insurance, food and beverages industries.

South African business people were part of the delegation and would attend the South Africa-Malaysia Business Forum.

Total trade between South Africa and Malaysia grew from about R13.8bn in 2008 to R19.7bn in 2012.

SAPA

Rustenburg – The ANC in the North West and the SA Civic Association (Sanco) have sought to dispel the notion that their relationship has hit rock-bottom.

“Both the organisations confirm that such a perception is untrue, baseless, and mischievous,” they said in a joint statement on Friday after a meeting.

“These perceptions are meant to defocus us from our historical mission and our endeavours of ensuring a better life for all the people of the North West.”

The unity of the African National Congress and Sanco was essential if they were to ensure people were living better lives.

The two agreed to stop having public spats and leaders would meet to discuss political developments in the province.

Sanco would also play a central role in ensuring an ANC victory in the upcoming by-elections in Tlokwe and Ramotshere, the organisations said.

Sapa