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INDABA | WEDNESDAY 8 MAY 2013
SA mourns the untimely passing of Jabu Malinga NCEBA DLADLA THE South African boxing fraternity is still reeling with shock after the untimely passing of boxing trainer Jabu Malinga on Monday night. The news of Malinga’s “unfortunate passing after a long illness” was revealed by Boxing South Africa (BSA) Director of Operations Loyiso Mtya. Mtya described Malinga of Kaltlehong in Gauteng as one of the most experienced and productive mentors in South Africa boxing. Champions he produced include his sons Vus’umuzi Malinga (former SA Bantamweight and current World Boxing Council (WBC) International Bantamweight champion, former SA Welterweight and World Boxing Union (WBU) Welterweight champion and former Lightweight champion Patrick Malinga. At the time of his passing, Malinga was the mentor of KwaZulu Natal’s current SA Welterweight champion Nkululeko Mhlongo in his Soweto gymnasium. “It is with sadness that I have learnt of (Jabu) Malinga’s untimely passing. He was a great man,” said Nelson Mandela Bay BSA Service Provider Mthunzi Mapitiza. Mapitiza said Malinga was in the league of great trainers like Sy Khumalo, Norman Hlabane and Loyiso Mtya who could take a boxer from nowhere and make him a quality champion. “We’ll remember Malinga’s great works in boxing,” said Mapitiza, adding that during his era, even if a boxer was not known in the Eastern Cape, if he was trained by Malinga “we knew he was very good. The man knew the basics.”
Ikamva Movers set to defend their title. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Goals and red cards galore when Movers beat Valencia SELBY MADIKANE IKAMVA Movers continued with their winning ways when they thumped Valencia 5 – 2 in their MOFA Build It Premier League clash which was played at Motherwell NU 9 Stadium last Saturday. Movers were awarded a penalty which goalkeeper Mandilakhe ‘The Black Cat’ Dlamini squeezed into the far corner. Valencia were also awarded a penalty which Lelethu Dyasi converted to level the score 1 – 1. Dlamini missed the second penalty but Movers moved ahead 2 – 1 after a goal by Bonani Moyikwa. Valencia’s equaliser came up with Sivuyile Booi to make the score 2 – 2.
Siya Ngetu and Aphiwe Mambuku tussle for the ball.
PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Mbongeni “Dangerman” Yako struck three goals and there was big drama when three Valencia players were red carded for remonstrating with the referee and rough playing. Earlier on Valencia were unfortunate when their goalkeeper and star striker Thabo Moremi sustained serious injuries which ruled him out of the game. Other MOFA Build It Premier League results: * Young Tigers 3 – 1 NU 29 United Stars * Liverpool 0 – 2 Young Madrid * SUBS 3 – 1 FC Angels * Tomorrow Stars 1 – 0 Young Romans * Highland Spurs 3 – 3 Real Strikers * Tottenham Spurs 1 – 0 City Rangers * Young Ideas 2 – 1 Young Romans * Shining Stars 4 – 0 SUBS MOFA Build It First Division: * Milan Stars 3 – 0 Young Swallows
Real City keeps hopes alive SELBY MADIKANE THE side from the edge of Motherwell Township, Real City, continued to keep their hopes alive of winning the SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay SAB Regional League title when they collected three valuable maximum points in their 1-0 away victory against Highland Spurs at Jabavu Stadium in KwaNobuhle last Sunday. The Uitenhage side played their hearts out but the log-leaders absorbed the pressure well and were not intimidated by their counterparts. Goal scoring
opportunities were in abundance but the strikers were not spot on. City fans waited anxiously until their star striker Lifa Cena Teyise gave them something to cheer about when he scored the most important solitary goal to beat Spurs 1-0 in front of their supporters. Other SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay SAB results: * Morning Stars 1 – 1 Callies * SUBS 8 – 0 Real Aces * Despatch Pioneers 2 – 4 Royal Blues * Bay Stars 3 – 0 Camper United * Island City 2 – 2 Highland Spurs * Showville 0 – 1 Lion City * Crystal Palace 0 – 1 Tomorrow Stars
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PE United hunts Bushbucks SELBY MADIKANE FANS came in their droves to watch entertaining games in the New Brighton Football Association (NEBFA) Sedgars League at Chevrolet Stadium last weekend.
Boast Pirates FC. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Acemates maintain their unbeaten record CENTRAL Acemates are the only side of the Port Elizabeth Football Association (PEFA) Premier League which has maintained its unbeaten record after four outings. The unbeaten record nearly came to an abrupt end, however, when Motherwell Academy led them with a goal for almost the entire game. Lwazi Sawula and Nceba Mroqoza came to Acemates’ rescue with a goal apiece making the final score 2-1 in their side’s favour.
PEFA champions Callies showed that they were made of sterner stuff when they broke the unbeaten record of Hearts in their 3 – 2 victory. The army boys PE Defence seemed to be unarmed following their 3-1 loss to Forresters. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality FC collected six points when they thwarted PE City 5 – 1 and Highbury 3 – 0. Warriors earned a comprehensive victory of 4 – 2 over KwaDwesi FC. – SELBY MADIKANE
PE United were able to hunt down in-form Bush Bucks in their 1 – 0 hard-fought win while PE Sundowns went on a rampage in their 5 – 1 triumph over Bold Tigers.
In accordance with the editorial policy of the Indaba, we invite readers to comment on mistakes in the newspaper and shall correct significant errors as soon as possible. Send info to the Ombudsman of Media24’s Local Press, George Claassen, at george.claassen@media24.com or call him at 0 021 851 3232. Readers can also contact the SA Press Ombudsman at 0 011 484 3612/8 or e-mail ombudsman@presscouncil.org.za.
Real White City salvaged a 1 – 0 hard-fought victory over Pondo Stars, with Winter Rose edging out Eastern Jumpers 4 – 2. Red City beat Boast Pirates 2 – 1 and City Defenders walked over Dodgers. City Lads were held to a 1 – 1 draw by CCX Callies while Roaring Tigers shared the goalless spoils with Stinging Bees. First Division results: * Amakhosi 4 – 2 HUBS * Black Stars 1 – 0 Friendly City.
City Friends not friends of Really Rangers SELBY MADIKANE FANS of title contenders lost all hope when their side Really Rangers was thrashed 6 – 1 by City Friends who showed that they were not so friendly during their Nobuhle-Despatch Football Association (NODEFA) VW Community Trust Premier League clash at Jabavu Stadium last week.
The drubbing of Rangers meant that they were out of the league race as Imbabala Young Stars were crowned the league champions following their 2-0 victory over New City Stars. City Style were not given an opportunity to demonstrate their skillful style when they were walloped 5-1 by Black Aces. Other NODEFA VW Community Trust Pre-
mier League results: * Khayelitsha Stars 3 – 2 KUBS * Stokes United 2 – 0 Reservoir Strikers * Manchester United 0 – 1 Golden Chiefs * Jamaican Stars 2 – 2 Young Callies NODEFA VW Community Trust First Division results: * Cango Chiefs 1 – 1 Mighty Teenagers * Black Vultures 2 – 2 Temptations * Pioneers 4 – 0 Lion City * XI Stars 0 – 4 Highland Spurs * Chelsea 0 – 4 Manchester Babes * Garden City 6 – 4 Fearnot.
IPark United 4 – 0 Hotspurs INORTHERN Areas Football Association (NAFA) Premier League ibibambe imidlalo etakisa iintlantsi nalapho amaqela amancinane ewise imithi emikhulu. IPark United eyaziwa ngcono njengeU-U ngabalandeli bayo ibethe iintshatsheli ze-NAFA Premier League iHotspurs ngo4-0 phambi kwbalandeli bayo. Kwesinye isothuso, iStardrift igungqise iintshatsheli zeSAFA Nelson Mandela Bay kwi-Mayoral cup iBlackpool ngo 3 – 1. Abalandeli beShamrocks bakhwankqiswe kukuwa kweqela labo 1 – 0 ezandleni zeSwallows.
Idlale ntanganye iRamblers neWolves ngo 1 – 1 ngeli lixa iGlenville Celtic inqashe iFairview Rovers 2 – 1 kumdlalo obumhle kakhulu. IChatty United itywatyushe iEbenezer 5-2 kumdlalo obucalanye. Ezinye iziphumo ze-NAFA Premier League: * Fairview Rovers4-0 Ebenezer * Blackpool 2-1 Swallows * Shamrocks 2-1 Wolves * Helenvale 1-0 Ramblers * Saints 2-2 Hotspurs * Stardrift 1-0 Westlake – SELBY
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