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Family seek justice for their murdered daughter

Members of the community from Eersterust, gathered in numbers at the Moretele Magistrate Court

Members of the community from Eersterust, gathered in numbers at the Moretele Magistrate Court for the third appearance LEADING STORY of murder accused Joshua Baloi, who was arrested for brutally slaying 22 year old Mpho

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placards wanting justice for Mpho, due to the Investigating Officer being absent, the case was postponed to the 29 of June 2021.

Disappointed family Spokesperson, also the deceased uncle Jabulani Mahlangu said “the family is very dissatisfied about how the case is being handle, we are very much

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disenchanted and hurt, the case was postponed without us being given valid reasons and explanations besides being told that the accused lawyer is absent.

We need a fair trial.”

To elucidate the day of the event according to the uncle, Mpho was sturdily beaten by the suspect for unknown reasons.

“She was found by Mpho’s mother, after receiving a call from one of her friends informing them that she fainted after being beaten by the accused. No one knows why he brutally assaulted her, they were both in shock and after their discovery and called out for help, the accused fled the scene of the crime,” said Mahlangu.

She was rushed to Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital by her sister and brother-in-law where she later passed on Mpho`s aunt Zanele Mahlangu said that there was no romantic relationship between the two.

“The accused who is responsible for the murder of my niece was not even her boyfriend, It was not the first time she assaulted Mpho, we had numeral reports of him abusing and making sexual advances to my niece. We will prevail if proper justice system, is being practiced during Mpho`s court case,” The family has also thanked the community for coming in numbers and showing support during difficult times.

The case Crime Investigating Detective said he won’t comment due to the sensitivity of the case.

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ube South African Police Services Social Crime Prevention and Victim Empowerment in Conjunction with Moretele Social Development, Department of Health, Department of Education and

crime Mmakaunyana Clinic held an awareness teaching the youth a healthy lifestyle, campaign whereby the youth were sensi- Sanitary pads were also distributed to tized of life challenges. the youth. Teenage pregnancy was also The event formed part of June 16 noticed to be a challenge at schools.

Celebration, as all role players advised Warrant Officer Itumeleng Hlatshwayo youth to participate and not let life advised the Youth to report any form challenges overwhelm them. of abuse and services that Victim Police Officials distributed pamphlets Empowerment is rendering such as of Drug Abuse, Domestic Violence Cry for referrals, Counselling and Domestic Help, Gender Based Violence and Health Violence

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Retirees targeted by con artists SOSHTIMES

By Captain Stephen Maluleka The Rietgat SAPS would like to call on the community, particularly the elderly who have just retired from work to be wary and vigilant against con artists.

This comes after cases of fraud have been opened at the station where senior citizens are targeted by impostors masquerading as representatives of their previous companies or organizations they have worked for.

According to the information received these conmen and women visits houses of the victims driving elegant cars and dressed presentably to convince their targets about the legitimacy of their actions. They introduce themselves as representatives either from the "Bargaining Council" or sent by the victim’s former employers to recoup the money that was "apparently" overpaid to them as they left their respective service.

As the police, we would like to inform the community about such practice and to warn them especially unsuspecting retirees to avoid welcoming strangers into their homes and to refrain from divulging their finances to them no matter how presentable or neat they may look. If they notice suspicious people they must contact the police immediately.

We further urge the bereaved families to also avoid disclosing confidential information to everyone, like how much was the insurance life cover of the deceased and when the pay out is expected or how much the deceased bequeathed to their family. Such disclosure of information could be detrimental to the family and cause double blow to the family that has lost a loved one, so do not allow tricksters to take advantage of your vulnerability during the bereavement.

The station also would like to enlighten the community to avoid quick money making schemes with the hope of multiplying their money.

As the station, we are also extending a word to the public to also stop paying for items and vehicles that comes with price tags that are too good to be true, especially online sales.

Please refrain from such transactions.

In other community alerts, the Rietgat SAPS as the law enforcement agency responsible for protecting and serving the inhabitants of the country. We would like to urge commuters to open

cases when they fall victims of armed robberies as passengers in taxis. It does not matter where the crime took place, but walk in to the nearest police station to open a case and make police aware of the situation.

As the police we would not be aware of all the crimes taking place in the area if the community or the victims do not inform us. By informing the police, proper investigation will be conducted and suspects will be traced and arrested. Therefore share as much

information as possible and stay safe.

We also extend our hand to taxi operators to also be on the lookout for taxis that might be out there tarnishing their names by robbing people to inform us when they see them, so that we do the necessary police work without anyone taking law into their own hands.

Anyone who witnesses any criminal activity in their surroundings or neighbourhood should contact the police on Crime Stop number 0860010111 or My SAPS App Rietgat SAPS 012 432 7806.

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Burnt family home restored Police forensics investigation concluded that an electrical fault was the cause of the fire

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Emergency repairs to water supply components in Hammanskraal The residents of Hammanskraal and nearby areas are informed about an interruption of water supply from 08:00 until 16:00.

The interruption comes as a result of a major leak on a pipe that supplies water from the Hammanskraal Reservoir that needs to be repaired.

The City will therefore shutdown the water supply for 8 hours in the following areas: • Hammanskraal (Renstown) • Kudube Unit 4 (Renbro) • Mandela Village • Steve Biko • Kekana Gardens • Refilwe

Tshwane’s weekly covid-19 campaign continues to visit hotspots within the city

The councillor also did an outstanding job in helping the family during their hardest time. number by the Ga-Rankuwa police, however, that was the last time they

By Kgaugelo Madzibane communicated with the police. editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za Busisiwe alleges that the GaRankuwa Police didn't even bother in making follow ups with regards to the he Khumalo family in fire incident.

Zone 7 Ga-Rankuwa “The community together with the had their home restored Ward Councillor, Mr Floyd Thema to its former glory after were of great help to the sorrowful a fire gutted it to ashes family. Local shops; Top T and Elite recently, rendering it helped in rebuilding the Khumalo’s uninhabitable. The community and home and the outcomes were amazing. local businesses lent a helping hand The councillor also did an to the distraught family outstanding job in helping the family According Busisiwe Khumalo a during their hardest time; he went mother of two, she was devastated out of his way and bought brand on her way back home and couldn't new school uniforms for the family’s believe her eyes after seeing her four children. roomed house burnt down to the The incident has affected the ground. family in a despondent manner; they “Police forensics investigation are even seeking counselling se. concluded that an electrical fault was "We stuck together throughout the the cause of the fire. The community whole incident, we are just thankful tried to put out the fire, but it was for our lives," said Busisiwe. already too late to save anything," Should there be any good samaritan said Busisiwe. who is willing to assist by donating A case was later opened and the any household essentials; the family family of four including the husband would really appreciate it if they come Lesego were provided with the case forward.

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The City of Tshwane’s COVID-19 Ward-Based Outreach Campaign, which focusses on COVID-19 education, screening and testing will this week, re-visit Regions 3, 4 and 6 as part of the City’s drive to screen and test members of the community in all the identified hotspots within its seven regions.

The team will also continue to conduct HIV testing, blood pressure monitoring, condom distribution, issue chronic medication and/ or do referrals to the nearest health facility

Health MMC to inspect the Tshwane Drug Abuse Hope Line Centre Members of the media are invited to join the MMC for Health, Cllr Sakkie du Plooy on his visit to the City of Tshwane’s Hope Line Centre at Sediba Hope Medical Centre. MMC will be briefed on the services that the Hope Line renders as well as their challenges and successes.

The centre was launched in 2017 and works in conjunction with non-profit organisations (NPO) to provide help for those who look for it in a bid to overcome the abuse of substances

Dalindyebo foundation gives back

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editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za In memory of his late father who succumbed to cancer and was passionate about education, 29 yearold Itumeleng Sonti, intends to build strong economic structures in order to alleviate poverty in the township through his self-funded Dalindyebo Foundation.

A final year LLB student at the North West University Mahikeng Campus, born and raised in GaRankuwa, he recently showed his generous side by donating school shoes and sanitary pads to needy learners in Winterveldt, flanked by Member of Parliament Bafuze Yabo and ANC NEC member Malusi Gigaba recently.

Sonti said “The aim was to give back to our communities and inspire love of a black child, we identified a school from Winterveldt and when we heard of their struggles we decided to lend a helping hand. Thanks to all the dignitaries, who honoured their invitation and brought smiles on the faces of beneficiaries.”

“We are satisfied with the outcome of the event, it was amazing, we painted smiles on their faces of the people, the teachers welcomed us, the SGB welcomed us, the elders came, and it was amazing to see the youth taking part in such an initiative. For young people to given an opportunity to give to the community was priceless.”

We intend to build houses, we are going to touch the world, and we are coming big in business, education and poverty alleviation programmes. We are open to working relationship with any organisation operating within the confines of the law.

Dalindyebo Foundation , Founder Itumeleng Sonti during the event

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he Rietgat SAPS have arrested 23 suspects over the weekend for the commission of various crimes. Amongst the suspects some were arrested for committing offences such as but not limited to: armed robbery, assault common, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, while others were apprehended for possession of drugs, armed robbery and sexual assault, illegal immigration, theft of motor vehicle, driving without driver’s licence, business robbery, dealing in drugs, possession of stolen property, theft, rape, murder, contravention of protection order, common assault, illegal immigration and resisting arrest, pointing of firearm, failure to produce driving licence and burglary at residential premises.

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local news The Station Commander at Rietgat SAPS’ Colonel Stephina Nkosi, hailed praises at the men and women in blue for doubling their efforts and ensuring that wanted suspects are apprehended and charged, while the inhabitants of the Republic are and feel safe at all times.

The Station Commander also commended those who are collaborating with the station by blowing the whistle for the right reasons.

All arrested suspects will soon appear in the Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court.

The City of Tshwane has added new vaccination sites in an effort to enhance its vaccination drive for the elderly from the age of 60 and above.

The City initially had 14 official vaccination sites for Phase 2 of mass vaccination and today we are ecstatic to announce that we have managed to secure 5 additional sites, bringing the total number of sites to 19. The additional vaccination sites is a remarkable milestone in the fight against this dreadful pandemic.

Tshwane South College intensify covid-19 fight

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Deputy Minister Buti Manamela with the recipients

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igher Education, Science and Innovation Deputy Minister Buti Manamela, in support of the Higher Health and European Union programme,

unveiled the COVID-19 ZA Warriors Campaign at the Tshwane South College, Centurion campus, in Pretoria recently As the third COVID-19 wave looms, Manamela emphasised a need to reinforce messaging and prevention measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, and to advocate for vaccination within

campuses and communities.

This is through student volunteers who will now be known as COVID-19 ZA warriors.

Manamela said that Higher Health's second curriculum peer-to-peer education programme is one of the big strengths within the department.

He said that it is a model

that has been replicated for COVID-19 with the development of screening stations, where a specific protocol was developed in 2020, on establishing a student volunteer programme for the management of COVID-19 within the post school education and training sector. "Through this student volunteer protocol, Higher Health managed to train over 14 000 student volunteers between April 2020 and March 2021," Manamela said “We the

warriors to spread the message to the communities and make sure that they comply. We have formulated a comprehensive covid 19 guidelines for tertiary institutions and TSC is leading the pack with the launch of the campaign One of the warriors Nthabiseng Chauke from the ODI Campus said “We are thankful for the opportunity and TSC for trusting us with the responsibility to educate and ensure that our peers as well as community members comply.”

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Unemployed youth program squashes scam claims

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Emergency water supply interruption in Mabopane

he Eudemonia Primary Cooperative PTY Limited is a 12 months online program based in Irene Centurion, Gauteng but operates nationwide.

Its main objective is to assist the unemployed youth in Soshanguve and other neighbouring areas to enhance their career paths with qualifications offered by the Centre.

Amongst the recruiters is Ms. Tebogo Nkwana who works on a weekend basis and also a Grade RR teacher by profession at Kiddies Adventure Pre-school in Soshanguve.

She explained how a lot of sceptical people called this program a scam until she had to produce her ID; it’s usually a document from The Eudemonia Skill Centre which she always carries as proof.

“I realized that the youth of Soshanguve refrain from grabbing the opportunities of getting equipped with different skills. They always find excuses for studying online and they are always curious about getting stipends”, she said.

However, Tebogo and her team of recruiters are still traveling to other

The City of Tshwane’s Utility Services Department will carry out an emergency repair work to a leaking valve bulk pipeline which supplies the Mabopane main reservoir. This repair work will lead to water supply interruption in Mabopane Block S and the nearby areas.

The following areas will be affected by the water supply interruption • Klippan 102-JR • Mabopane 702-JR • Mabopane A, B, C, D, E, M, N, S, U, X and CV • Mabopane Ext 2 and 4 • Mabopane M-2 and M-3 • Nooitgedacht 256-JR • Rietgat 105-JR • Soshanguve NN • Tswaing 149-JR Winterveld • Winterveld Ext 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 • Winterveld AH Ext 1 and 3 Residents are urged to store enough water for household purposes during this time.

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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Ms. Tebogo Nkwana areas to look for the youth in need of an educational breakthrough The youth can either choose from studying Business Management Level 2, Business Administration Level 2 or Skills studies, all three courses free of charge.

Youth between the ages of 18 and 27 are called out to apply. The applicants must in possession of valid Grade 10/11/12 results, which are essential in order to be absorbed. The

results must be accompanied by a resume of not more than two pages as well as uncertified Identity Document copies.

Candidates with matric are advised to apply for Business Management courses and those with lower qualifications will be enrolled for skills studies. After the completion of courses, accredited qualifications will be awarded to successful candidates.

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By Velencia Senoamadi hrough her support group, Omolemo Omogolo Burn Survivors SA, the Winterveldt based Neo Mocumi is using her pain, experience to give hope to burn survivors to live their life beyond their scars.

Her world came down tumbling at her feet when she suffered third degree burns to over 85 percent of her body, a fatal car explosion.

As if that was not enough, 13 years later the proverbial lightning struck home again this time at the cost of her younger sister’s life.

Her traumatic experiences have since then taught her how to love scars and use them inspire other burn survivors to accept their differences.

This as she knows that unlike others, burn injuries leave behind an emotive and physical scars that can last a lifetime.

“I was seated at the back seat of a car, enjoying the ride when all of a sudden it exploded and there were flames all over.

Everything happened so fast, I was so scared, I feared for the worst. I guess it was by God’s grace that I survived,” said Mocumi.

Since then Mocumi has launched #Stopstaringitsonlyscars a support programme that helps burn survivors to

cope with the long-term effects of their injuries.

“The programme attracted lot of burn survivors. Because their lives are altered forever, we offer them mental and emotional support programme. This is done so that they would not allow their scars to determine who they are.

The campaign did not only make positive impact in the lives of the burn survivors only. It also touched a lot of people who are battling internal scars also.

It gave them courage, strength, healing sense that they can turn their lives to normalcy,” said Mocumi.

She also launched # I'menough campaign focuses on building self-esteem, self-love and self acceptance.

Mocumi explained why the programmes are closer to her heart; “My younger sister who was living with epilepsy fell on top of a hot plat during her seizure. In the moment she suffered burn injuries to her body.

She died a month later due to kidney failure as her body was not responding to medication. During that time she struggled to cope and accept her burn injuries. She became so traumatised that she would not cooperate with nurses,” said Mocumi.

"Now I live my life to the fullest, I have accepted everything about myself even my scars too. My scars are now my stars and they shows that I am a victor and a survivor," Mesa Mokhethi a burn survivor who benefited from Mocumi’s programme.

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recently.

Falling under their activities scope includes social work, empowerment, agriculture, feeding, assisting the visually impaired and orphans. The organisations have established a good partnership with the local communities.

Founder of the Garden Social Services Abubakir Chouglay said “We have acquired a piece of land in Kanana in partnership with a local organisation, where we are going to build a center for the visually impaired and orphans.”

“The centre will also accommodate an in-

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ormally 'June 16' is commemorated by wearing school uniforms by the youth all over the country, but this year the narrative was changed profoundly, representing a milestone in South African history.

To honour and show them appreciation, Something Sosha Lifestyle in Soshanguve Block DD hosted and catered for the class of 2021 graduates freely, acknowledging their perseverance, long and tough journey given the 2019 Covid-19 Pandemic.

One of the three female owners of the restaurant, Kgomotso Thebe explained how they have always wanted to host this kind of event in remembrance of the class of 1976, but this time with a different style.

"The class of 2021 are a true inspiration to many. Despite everything being on a standstill, causing uncertainty at tertiary institutions and all the challenges they have come across, the class still managed to conquer through it all, "We are very big at giving support where it is due"Said Thebe.

Amongst the graduates was Ms Pertunia Hlongwane from Sefako Makgatho Health and Sciences University. She has just completed her degree in Nursing Sciences.

Pertunia was flanked by her friend, Busi Sithole who also obtained a Bachelors in Nursing Sciences. They both gushed of how happy they were to be a part of this victory.

"This is the first time ever in Soshanguve to have someone who appreciates the graduates this much", said Pertunia.

This event will give the youth a drive to go back to school because a graduation gown is the best accessory one could have.

The Something Sosha Lifestyle team will gladly accept every donation and sponsorship as they are planning on making this a year by year event▪

The class of 2021 are a true inspiration to many. Despite everything being on a standstill.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages

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reaking from a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands.

For several years now, the conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Gauteng have utilized the facilities at the National Expo Centre in Nasrec and the FNB Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. However, in 2020, the pandemic unexpectedly interrupted that tradition moving the international religious organization to cancel inperson conventions throughout the world and launch a global virtual event. This was a first for Jehovah’s Witnesses, who have held public conventions in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters around the world since 1897.

“Powerful by Faith!” is the theme of the 2021 global event, which will be delivered in more than 500 languages to households throughout the globe over six weekends during July and August 2021, uniting some 15-20 million people in 240 countries.

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The continued risk of bringing thousands of people together in cities around the world prompted the organization to opt for a virtual platform for the second consecutive year. However, the move has not curbed the enthusiasm for the annual

Siphiwe Mkwanazi National Spokesman of Jehovah Witnesses event. Congregations around the world are inviting the public to join them in this historic occasion. “Faith has helped our global brotherhood to continue to thrive even during a pandemic,” said Siphiwe Mkwanazi the regional spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “Our faith will continue to unite us in worship – even virtually – as millions gather in private

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Is it because Africa has a rich heritage and culture that was passed on by the African descendants? This African heritage seems to have been passed to Africans in various ways, I will mention three ways: • History: where our fore fathers narrated our family roots and genealogy roots that every family stands upon.

• Culture: the way we live, act and behave as Africans has attracted many people to come and study our culture including our human intelligence.

• Religion: A particular system of faith and worship followed with great devotion.

When you combine history, culture and religion it will lead to what I call African Spirituality. Spirituality is not always religious but it can have a strong influence

within a particular religious group, as human beings are always in search of the true meaning of life.

When doors of churches, mosques, sanctuaries, temples and shrines were closed and locked because of Covid-19 across the world, many Christians found themselves frustrated and thought that the Government was fighting their religion by closing and locking church doors and prohibiting church gatherings.

We saw church leaders coming together under one voice and asking the Government to reopen church buildings for spiritual fellowship. Most quoted: Hebrew 10:25 “Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but

Mafias brand themselves well in order to be able to sell their Gospel to their target audience. The more lavish they brand themselves is the more expensive their holy oil, holy water, holy bangles, holy tea, holy candles, car stickers, photo frames etc will cost. A lot of these deceivers stand on their pulpits and encourage their church members not to consult sangomas while they are secretly consulting sangomas and other are actually sangomas masquerading as Charismatic Prophets. Churches are led by self-appointed Pastors who don’t affiliate with any religious structure and this freedom gives them power over their church members.

When I was a False Prophet, I was once given a black powder that was mixed with African muthi: I was instructed bath with this concoction at night or early in the morning before the sunrise. The purpose of the concoction

encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching”.

The day church buildings were opened and gatherings allowed, many flocked to church in search of a prophetic word. The question remains, was the thirst for prophecy what most Christians actually missed during the lock down period? We were locked away from church buildings not from God’s word or God’s presence.

This has proven that many African Christians are not hungry to read God’s word in their houses but they seem to enjoy spending their money to travel to remote and far places in search of miracles, prophecies, healing and also spiritual powers. Mega churches that attracted a large number of believers before covid-19, seemed to be the ones who were greatly affected and at a disadvantage when the President announced the required number for church gatherings. A lot of churches (small, medium and mega) had a huge problem with this required number. A lot of people forgot that Jesus Christ had only twelve disciples and with the twelve disciples, he changed the world. was to control people’s dreams and to My question is how can the modern control people’s thoughts. I often went church become a true reflection of to the the river to bath with the muthi , the early church when the current I would declare things that I wanted the church is now captured by spiritual victim to dream or to think of. After the terrorists who continue to abuse the whole ritual I would call the targeted vulnerable and their blinded followers victims and ask what they dreamt about within our communities? Our elders at night and if it was during the day I are indoctrinated to call their Pastors ‘their Spiritual Fathers or Spiritual Mothers’. This unusual teaching is always accompanied by a seed offering doctrine where Spiritual sons and Spiritual daughters are forced to plant a seed [ a huge amount of money] into a fertile soil. The Spiritual Father’s pocket or bank account is the ‘fertile soil’ in this doctrine.

The question is why do our own family members keep on following these church terrorists even when they hear about the creepy and unspeakable things happening in those churches.

We hear of new stories about church mafias / terrorists on our national televisions, radios, newspapers, social media platforms and communities on a daily basis. The truth is people no longer go to church to receive the Gospel of Christ that will equip them to evangelise to those who are still living in sin but they go to church for other carnal agendas.

The church has turned into a place where healing is sold, where fake prophecies are staged and miracles are performed to recruit and to attract a huge following. If you can analyse marketing publications of our modern day healing and deliverance churches you will see a common pattern. Their advertising billboards, posters, flyers, facebook pages, including their eye catchy strange names such as “Prophet Danger or Prophet Dynamite”, are CITY NEWS beauty & Lifestyle all well packaged and used to brand their churches and church founders to attract a great following. Church

asked them what they were thinking about. This powder was able to even command to a sick person that they were healed over the phone. Whenever I see a lot of African Christians with face stickers of their Spiritual Fathers all over their properties, I weep because I understand the after effects of such operations. When I listen to many Christians narrating how they always dream about their church or Spiritual Parents or being under water, I know very well that many are victims of this spell; their actions and thoughts are controlled by their Spiritual Fathers through certain concoctions.

As born again Christians, we should not be spiritual slaves of Satan and his Kingdom. Salvation means God is your Heavenly Father , through Jesus Christ.

If your church has been teaching you another Gospel that is different from the Gospel of Jesus Christ ,you need to start seeking God’s face. If you are always dreaming being sexually intimate with your Spiritual Father or your Spiritual Mother, then you need to start to seek God’s Face.

Galatians 1:8 “But even if we or angels from Heaven Should Preach a Gospel other than the one we preached to you. Let them be under God’s curse!”

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resh from a weekend visit to the North West Province as part of her country-wide tour to Sasol League teams, Head Coach of Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, will waste no time and go into camp with the Senior Women’s National Team today (Monday, 21 June 2021) to start preparations for their much-anticipated friendly international fixture against the Netherlands.

Ellis has now visited four provinces – Free State, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape and North West – where she conducts coaching workshops with local Sasol League coaches and gets an opportunity to asssess, scout and meet players.

“I must admit, these provincial

visits have really been fruitful and I have gathered a lot of information, not just for myself but for other national team coaches as well. With these kind of engagements, you are able to address some challenges while they are still fresh, long before they become habits. So this is really a great initiative and we must applaud everyone involved,” said Ellis.

Back to national team business, South Africa’s clash against the Netherlands will be played in Zwolle, Netherlands on Saturday, 3 July 2021.

Banyana Banyana are using the match to prepare for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which kick off later this year, while the hosts are getting ready for the Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo next month.

“We have asked SAFA and our proud sponsor Sasol for stronger opposition and we are very grateful that we are playing

a top country like the Netherlands whom we last played in 2019. They are currently ranked number three in the world; finished as runners up at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, and are perhaps one of the favourites for the Olympics,” said Ellis.

“Also, we are preparing for our AWCON qualifier later this year, so this not only gives us an opportunity to test ourselves but also to take our preparations to another level following the victories over Zambia and Botswana in March this year.”

Ellis has been able to recall some overseas-based players who have not been in the squad since 2019, the likes of captain Janine van Wyk, Ode Fulutudilu and Jermaine Seoposenwe.

“We are very happy to have Janine, Ode and Jermaine back in the team after such a long time – they were last with us

in 2019. They have all done well abroad and it will be exciting to see how they gel with the rest of the squad and that is what we will be working on this week – to make sure we play as a unit,” added Ellis.

“Sadly though, we will not have many other players who are unable to honour the call-up for different reasons – and unfortunately that is how international football is, more so in these testing times of Covid-19. While we would have loved to have all in camp, this is again another opportunity for other players to show what they are made of when we meet a strong side like the Netherlands.”

Regirl Ngubeni of the University of the Western Cape is the only newcomer in the squad, while Ongeziwe Ndlangisa is the sole representative from the Sasol League where she is on the books of Hammersdale, KwaZulu Natal-based Sunflower Women’s Football Club.