Johannesburg-New Orlando Pirates signing Theophilus ‘Ronaldo’ Tsowaseb will return to the club in June.
The striker recently signed a three-year contract with the Buccaneers after impressing during trials, but will be back with his Namibian team, also called Orlando Pirates, until the end of the season.
“We have signed him, but he will only rejoin the team in June,” Pirates administrator Floyd Mbele says.
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Mahikeng-DP Kgotleng Primary School, in Mmabatho in the Ngaka Modiri Molema region of North West Province, emerged as the 2013 under-12 Danone Nations Cup provincial winners and is one of the first schools to have registered for 2014.
According to team manager and coach, Isaac Choeu, they have registered for the 2014 tournament and training has begun.
“We train twice a week for now but as soon the competition starts we will increase our training days,” he said. “We have not played any games against other schools yet, but that will happen in a couple of weeks’ time.”
DP Kgotleng is going into the tournament with an entirely new team as all of the 2013 players have moved on, but Choeu says they believe in the new team and are working very hard at training.
“I cannot say yet how the team will perform as it is still early days, but I can say that there are some areas we need to improve. What helps is that the team is energised and eager, which is a good start. Knowing that the winning team will go to Brazil for the World Finals this year is a great motivating factor for the kids.”
This year is the first year that Choeu will be coaching the team and the challenge, he says, is the fact that they are not disciplined in terms of honouring training time. “I’m sure they will soon adapt to the demands of being in a soccer team. I want them to have fun and remember what I have taught them and implement that on the field when they play,” he said.
“I also tell them that soccer can be a career path if they are dedicated and love soccer. Every professional soccer players in the PSL started where they are now and they can also reach the same level if they have a passion and are devoted to the game.”
Choeu believes that every team is different and they all play differently, but he thinks they can make the national finals again, and this time he wants the team to win the Danone Nations Cup national title and go on to compete in the World Finals in Brazil later this year.
“However, just being part of the tournament is a highlight on its own,” he says. “When the boys leave school they will always remember participating in the tournament as one of the highlights of their primary school life.”
Winning the North West provincial finals last year, after participating in the tournament since its inception, was great for the school.
“Those players are proud of the fact that they were the first team in the school to win the provincial title,” Choeu said. He says the school has set the bar high and every school in the region is out to beat them. It’s not going to be easy to retain the trophy, they are not expecting an easy ride.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Polokwane-The leader of Economic Freedom Fighter Julius Malema addressed more than 5 000 crowds in Seshego stadium on Sunday.
EFF Leader Malema was quick to lambasts president Jacob Zuma where he accused him of ochestrating a move to bring him down.
Malema said Zuma sent taxman to get rid of him as he was an obstacle.
“Zuma was on the payroll of a private company for four months, but he was never brought forward by sars. He received payment from a private company owned by Durban tycoon Roy Moodley, but sars ordered him to only repay the money back” Malema outlines.
According to EFF CIC, Zuma ordered Sars former commissioner to set his boys on him.
“They say I stole money from Limpopo government and amazingly I never worked for government and do not even know where their coffers are. I will never ever steal from you, I will never steal from the poor” he said.
Malema promised to double the amount of money the elders receive and increase child grants to R620.
“We would increase the salaries of teachers. Children do not want to be teachers as they say teachers do not have money. We want teachers to deliver quality education to our children” said Malema.
Malema said Zuma has close to 700 charges against him but is yet to be hauled to book.
“Let’s me tell you a secret, Zuma prefers brown envelope cash, he never deals with electronic payments” concludes Jujuman.-TDN
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Pretoria-Oscar Pistorius’ highly anticipated trial was delayed by 90 minutes because of a bungle with an Afrikaans interpreter.
Court officials apologised to 300 journalists from around the world, family and friends of Pistorius and late model Reeva Steenkamp, saying the trial would commence at 11.30am because of “Afrikaans-language interpreter problems”. Proceedings were supposed to start at 10am.
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Pretoria-Oscar Pistorius’ highly anticipated trial was delayed by 90 minutes because of a bungle with an Afrikaans interpreter.
Court officials apologised to 300 journalists from around the world, family and friends of Pistorius and late model Reeva Steenkamp, saying the trial would commence at 11.30am because of “Afrikaans-language interpreter problems”. Proceedings were supposed to start at 10am.
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By Kgatliso Ramose
Taung-After years of success with multi-award winning Afro pop group Malaika,Tshedi Mholo is running her own league and she is a legendary in her own right.
With so many solo careers taking a nose dive,the 37-old Lichtenburg-born took a brave move which happened to be the best thing she had ever done.
“Wow, flying solo is such an amazing journey. I am much at peace especially when one has to make major decisions on her own” said the talented singer.
Her 13 tracks debut solo album called ‘Victory’ was released late last year received unwavering support and is taking music industry by storm.
The achievement proves that Tshedi has matured like a fine wine.
With tracks like Umsebenzi and Bomme receiving an airplay on different radio stations earning her gigs on big event around the country, Tshedi is definitely a force to be reckon with.
The album is the mixture of jazz, contemporary RnB, classic and gospel music.
“Im still learning the joy of being a solo act and developing myself so I can be of benefit to my province and my people back home” she smiles.
“I made music that says Tshedi and made a good choice of producers as well. I have an amazing band, musically we stand out Live” she continues.
Tshedi’s music have not only been received well by South Africa but by other neighbouring countries like Botswana and Lesotho.
“My fans must buy my music and relate with me and more than anything else enjoy the brilliant African sound. I can’t measure my success by CD sales only, but by how my fans react to my presentation” outlines Mholo.
Amongst her fans is controversial EFF CIC Julius Malema who at some point appealed to South Africans to support her to re-intergrates her back into music industry.
This year seems it will be a big year for Tshedi. She has been chosen as a Limpopo Choir Master on ‘Clash of the Choir’ season 2 that will air soon on Mzansi Magic.”What a stepping stone,there is more to come and also there is a plan to be a feature on one of our local comedy stories” she said.
“God is amazing, for one to be victorious you ought to fight till the end and make your dream a reality” she continues.
Tshedi Mholo said she is planning to fly as high as possible so that she can be an exemplary to her peers.-TDN
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By Kgatliso Ramose
Johannesburg-South African musicians were once again recognised and paid for their hard work at the 13 Metro FM Music Awards at the Durban ICC last night.
Metro FM went all out,proving that they can organise a world class awards ceremony,beating the struggling SAMA white wash in the process.
The awards started with a moving tribute of a father of the nation and the first black and democratic president Nelson Mandela,with a display of well known media personalities and musician saying Madiba’s famous quotes as the nation celebrate the 20 years of democracy.
The awards were themed 20 years of beat which saw the forgotten former music heavy weights like Thebe,Zola 7 and Alaska back on stage,performing their hits from the past.
The opening act was Zahara singing Nelson Mandela,her tribute song to Madiba.Winnie Khumalo joined her on stage singing Black President.
The big winners are Mafikizolo winning three awards: Best Duo/Group,Best Produced Album and Best African Pop Album.
Khuli Chana who did not make it due to his nomination at the Black Canadian Awards, won Best Hit Single and Best Video for Mnatebawen and the the IT group Uhuru won Best Collaboration and the highly contested Song Of The Year Award.
The two Life time achievement awards were awarded to renowned producers and musicians Robbie Malinga and Oskido.
Suprisingly Kwesta won Best Hip Hop Album,not sure if Metro FM fear an open letter.
Other winners are
Nomfundo-Kusile_Best Urban Jazz Album
Takie Ndou-Palmist_Best Urban Gospel Album
Danny K-Good Look_Best RnB Album
Heavy K_Best Dance Album_Respect the drumboss 2013
Vusi Nova_Best Styled Artist
DJ CNDO_Best Female Artist
Culo de Song_Best Male Artist
Charactor_Best Kwaito
Happy_Best New Comer
Euphonik_Best Compilation
The performers of the night was Micasa,Phuzikhemisi,Lvovo,Zakes Bantwini,Professor,Magesh,Unathi and Uhuru.-TDN
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North West Acting Premier Paul Sebegoe has called on the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) to investigate the circumstance surrounding the death of a three-month old baby who is alleged to have died due to inhalation of teargas smoke fired by public order police who were dispersing the protesting and illegally gathered crowd in Majakaneng on Saturday.
“We are saddened by the loss of life of the infant and wish to appeal for calm while we await the outcome of a postmortem which will assist determine the cause of the death,” Acting Premier Sebegoe said.
“We appeal to the community to exercise restraint, desist from illegal violent protests and give the interventions aimed at fast tracking water connections a chance. We cannot afford more loss of lives and destruction of public and private properties,” added Sebegoe.
The Acting Premier said that Eskom has committed to electrify the five boreholes that had been drilled to augment water supply within two weeks.
“Water tankering as provided by International Ferrochrome Metal Mine is a temporary intervention while vandalised water reticulation infrastructure such as taps, water meters and pipes which had to been damaged are being repaired, ”he emphasised.-TDN
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MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi will
on Saturday officially hand-over 600 houses to the communities of Groot Marico that has been living in an informal settlement situated next to the N4 in the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality.
The houses are now part of the departmental handing over programme of more than 8 000 houses between February and March across the province.
The programme seeks to speed-up the eradication of informal settlements in the province as to restore the dignity of community members and celebrating 20 years of democracy.
The handover ceremony will be held as follows:
Date: 01 March 2014
Time: 10H00
Venue: Groot Marico – Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality
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By Obakeng Maje
Pretoria-The Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa on Friday officially announced the appointment of Mr Robert McBride as the new Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).
He will assume this position with effect 3 March 2014.
“The Minister, together with Mr McBride will host a media briefing in the coming days to officially introduce him” departmental spokesperson Zweli Mnisi said.
The briefing will provide Mr McBride to broadly outline his strategic vision towards ensuring that IPID continues to play its oversight role more effectively.
“It will also provide members of the media to get an opportunity of interacting with him” Mnisi said.
Minister Mthethwa wishes Mr McBride all the best in his new role and remains confident that, with the support IPID management and staff, they will steer IPID to become an effective and efficient oversight institution within the criminal justice system.
The Minister further thanked the former Acting Executive Director, Ms Koekie Mbeki for having led IPID over the past year and half.-TDN
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