Katlego Mphela’s agent, Glyn Binkin, has responded angrily to Mamelodi Sundowns’ claims that he is trying to destabilise the club.
Sundowns published an article on their website stating that Binkin was trying to mislead the public and destabilise Sundowns ahead of Mphela’s imminent exit to join Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the season.
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Johannesburg – Makhosana Kasi was beaten to death, allegedly by an off-duty metro police officer, for carrying a two-plate stove.
He and a friend had been walking home from a funeral vigil.
The Joburg metro police officer was to appear in court on Monday for allegedly beating the 17-year-old to death and assaulting his best friend.
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Kimberley-A reported missing boy Thabang Macqueena’s body found on Sunday at about 09:00 burned and dumped into a trench, in Phakedi Street, Galeshewe, near Kimberley.
“A 27-year-old father of the baby boy has been arrested and charged with murder. Our preliminary investigation indicates that a 1-year-old Thabang may possibly have been murdered on Thursday, and reporting him missing on Friday, 10 January 2014 was just a strategy to deceive the police investigation” liutenant Sergio Kock.
The arrest of the father resulted after Thabang’s mother hinted the police that the father had actually fabricated the story with regard to the report made about Thabang’s missing.
“Thabang was wrapped in a towel and burned not far away from their house in Phakedi Street. The body was in a state of decomposition, and it is the smell that attracted the inquisitiveness community people. The community contacted the police after the gruesome discovery” said Kock.
The father will appear before the Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court Monday on a charge of murder.-TDN
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The South African U20 Women’s National team (Basetsana) returned from Nigeria on Monday (13 January) following their 6-0 loss to the West Africans in the third round, first leg FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier played on Saturday, 11 January at the National Stadium in Abuja.
The return leg match will be played on Saturday, 25 January at a venue still to be confirmed. That match will determine one of the two African nations that will qualify for the 2014 edition of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup to be staged in Canada from 5 – 24 August later this year.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Madibogo-A case of Culpable Homicide is being investigated after a motor vehicle (Ford Ranger) overturned on Saturday at about 01:30 in Madibogo village.
North West police said that the car was travelling from Motsitlane village after the driver lost control, and it overturned and capsized.
“The police and paramedics were summoned to the scene where it was discovered one of the passengers, a 32-year-old man died on the scene. The other car occupants were taken to Ratlou Health Centre for medical treatment” concludes colonel Sabata Mokgwabone. Investigation continues.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Sun City-Police arrested 7 suspects with age between 21 to 42 for alleged murder of a 26-year-old man on Saturday.
The incident occurred at approximately 00:30 at Letlhabile section, Ledig village near Sun City.
“It is alleged that the victim was with his friend when the accused assaulted them with sjamboks for alleged theft. They accused the victim for stealing a cellular phone” said colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.
According to the report, one of the victims managed to escape and fled while the other was taken to Moses Kotane hospital by an ambulance after a severe assault. The police were later called and informed that the victim died.
The police launched a man-hunt for the suspects and that led to their apprehension through assistance and pointing by the other victim. The suspects, 3 females and 4 males are expected to appear in Mogwase Magistrates’ Court soon.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Ottosdal-The fight against drug trafficking scored another success when the police in Ottosdal arrested two male suspects aged 32 and 36 respectively for possession of dagga.
The incident happened on Friday at approximately 15:45 along Vryburg- Ottosdal road.
“It is alleged that police officials were conducting routine stop and search operation when they stopped a Hyundai car that had two occupants” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.
He said police allegedly searched car and found two black plastic bags containing dagga. Both men were arrested and they are expected to appear in Ottosdal Magistrates’ Court soon.
“The dagga weighs 64kg with estimated street value of R54 000,00” he concludes.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
The North West police arrested a total of 951 suspects through various day-to-day as well as Safer Festive Season “Operation Duty Calls” in the past seven days between 5 and 12 January 2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related and other crimes.
The arrests include 10 for murder, 13 for rape,324 for assault common as well as assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, 14 for robbery aggravating, 31 for house robbery, 27 for shoplifting, 14 for driving under the influence of liquor, 73 for drug-related, 32 for possession of suspected stolen goods and many other crimes.
“The following were also seized during operations: illegal cigarettes, various types of drugs, 9 knives, liquor , 22 cattle, 4 goats, 12 firearm and 33 ammunitions” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.
Most of the suspects have already appeared in various courts while others are expected to appear on Monday.-TDN
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Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune says the team showed character to come back from a goal down to win the opening match of the 2014 CHAN tournament.
South Africa conceded a goal early in the first half following a deflection but went on to win 3-1 against Mozambique at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, 11 January 2014.
“It was really disappointing to have conceded a goal of that nature. The pitch was wet so when the ball took a wicked deflection I slipped and it went in. But the players showed leadership by telling me to keep my head high because the goal came early and unexpectedly.
“We all showed a lot of character to come back from that point to emerge victorious. Now we need to build from there when we go into our next match which is also crucial as a win should almost guarantee us passage to the next round,” said Khune.
Striker Bernard Parker scored two goals and was voted Man of the Match for his impressive performance. He has now scored 21 goals in 65 appearances for South Africa.
“Winning the first game of the tournament gives us a chance to proceed and qualify for the next round. We feel very confident from this victory. But it was a wake-up call for us because we started a bit slow and the positive result is a good motivation for the next game.
“We need to continue with the mental steel we have where we fight and compete when we are down. The win has lifted some weight off our shoulders and we can face the next match in a more relaxed mood, but we are aware that this is just the beginning and a lot of work needs to be done so we can go all the way,” said Parker.
Bafana Bafana will play Mali in their next game on Wednesday at Cape Town Stadium. Kick-off at 17:00.-TDN
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President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma has congratulated Bafana Bafana for their fine win over Mozambique in the opening match of the 2014 CHAN tournament at the Cape Town on Saturday, 11 January.
President Zuma rushed from an event in Mpumalanga to be with the national team in Cape Town.
After the match he went down to the Bafana Bafana dressing room to personally congratulate the players and the technical team.
The Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula, SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan, several SAFA NEC members, and Mamelodi Sundowns President Patrice Motsepe accompanied the Head of State.
“This is a good day for football and I am very happy after this fine performance by the team. You showed a lot of character by coming back to not only to equalise but to go on and score two goals. This is the mark of a good team. I hope you grow from strength to strength. I am also happy because I came from a very big function in Mpumalanga, and I rushed to be here little did I know that I will be shown what I saw today. Thank you for making us smile,” said President Zuma.
His words were echoed by the Minister of Sport.
“I am glad we are here with the The President (Zuma) to watch this match. The President always believed in Bafana Bafana even when the prophets of doom had written them off, so this is the number one supporter. Thank you Mr President and long live Bafana Bafana. This was a very special day, not for any other thing but the President came from the function of celebrating 102 years of the ANC and I dare say this is a good present to the African National Congress,” concluded Minister Mbalula.-TDN
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