Johannesburg – The ANC Youth League’s new top five leaders were elected unopposed at the national congress in Midrand, Johannesburg on Friday night.
They are:
– President Collen Maine
– Deputy president Desmond Moela
– Secretary general Njabulo Nzuzu
– Deputy secretary general Thandi Moraka
– Treasurer general Reggie Nkabinde
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Johannesburg – A male relative of one of South Africa’s Struggle icons is being investigated for allegedly assaulting a woman, police said on Sunday.
Police spokeswoman Mashadi Selepe said the alleged assault was being investigated. File picture: Sam Clark.
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“A case of assault has been opened and (the) investigation is ongoing,” said police spokeswoman Mashadi Selepe.
Under South African law, a suspect’s identity cannot be revealed until the start of the trial.
According to the Sunday Times weekly, the alleged assault took place at a house in Houghton, Johannesburg.
The alleged victim was identified as a 39-year-old musician.
AFP
Johannesburg – A grandson of late former president Nelson Mandela, accused of raping an underage girl, also faces an assault charge, according to a report on Sunday.
According to Eyewitness News, an assault case was opened at the Norwood police station by a 41-year-old woman, after the grandson allegedly assaulted her earlier this month.
A police spokesperson told the broadcaster a case had been opened, with the investigation ongoing.
Regarding the grandson’s rape case, he was granted bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old man, who may not be named until he has pleaded, was released on R7 000 bail.
He was alleged to have raped a teenage girl at a pub in Greenside, Johannesburg earlier this month. While the accused has not yet pleaded, he has maintained that he and the complainant had consensual sex.
For more http://www.news24.com
George Lebese of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates his goal during the 2015 MTN8 semifinal, second leg football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 29, 2015 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Lebese admits he has his eye on the MTN8 top goalscorer award, but as long as Amakhosi defend the trophy.
Chiefs are into the Final following a 2-1 aggregate victory over Bloemfontein Celtic after Lebese’s solitary goal gave them a 2-1 win in the semi-final, second leg on Saturday night.
Lebese is now on three goals for the tournament, with Bidvest Wits duo Sibusiso Vilakazi (2) and Henrico Botes (2) the other main contenders.
For more http://www.kickoff.com
Thousands of young people were on Wednesday exposed to career opportunities and new ideas at an Education Expo at Nasrec, Johannesburg. It’s all part of celebrations to mark ‘Youth Month’.
The event was organised by the Gauteng government in partnership with the SABC.
South Africa’s unemployment figures are very high, it’s believed that 75% of unemployed people are aged between 15 and 34 and youth unemployment stands at just over 52%, some High School learners have already started applying for jobs.
For more http://www.sabc.co.za
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