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CLO survives hail of bullets

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Rietgat police officials during a suprise search visit at schools in Soshanguve

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21 cellphones, knife found on learners

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Mokgalapa hopes new broom sweeps clean

MMCs made to sign performance contracts

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ardly a month into his office Tshwane mayor, Stephens Mokgalapa has announced changes to his executive, as he axed four MMCs who served under his predecessor Solly Msimanga.

During the announcement Mokgalapa told his appointees to hit the ground running as they have no time to rest.

MMC Mike Mkhari, Darryl Moss, Ntsiki Mkhonto and Randall Williams were left out in the cold.

He retained the MMC of Finance Mare-lise Fourie, Shared and Corporate Services MMC Cilliers Brink, Road and Storm Water MMC Sheila Senkubuge and Human settlement’s Mandla Nkomo.

The new MMCs were made to sign performance agreement set to be reviewed in three months.

politics Tshwane mayor, Stephens Mokgalapa

P2- students protest flare up over food allowance

Phamphilia Thabethe, who was recently appointed Community Liason Officer in the multi-million rand, Road and Storm Water project in Ward 25, Soshanguve, fears for her life and family’s safety after their home was raked with gunfire.

Although no one was hurt, the bullet riddled walls, window, door and furniture provides grim gleams into the carnage intended.

This after her house was showered with a hail of bullets by unknown gunmen while sleeping in her room with her youngest son recently.

The mother of two has since linked the incident to a group of people whom she claims are opposing her appointment as the CLO in the project.

“My ordeal started shortly after my appointment as the CLO in the Road and Storm Water project. A group of angry young men came to my house threatening to kill me if I accepted the position. At the time, I thought they were joking but reality hit me when I heard barrage of gun shots fired outside my house.

I do not understand why they are opposing my appointment as there is nothing untoward. Just like any other candidate nominated, I was subjected to the same rigorous interview process by officials from the Office of the Speaker of Tshwane Council. If anyone has any objection to my appointment they must raise it with the Speakers Office and not try to kill me,” said Thabethe.

In a statement released by the Secretary of SANCO in the ward, Thabo Mtshweni, the civic organisation expressed its dissatisfaction with the process followed in the appointment of Thabethe.

“We are deeply disturbed by the process under taken in the hiring of the CLO in the much awaited Road and Storm Water project. We are shocked that the Office of the Speaker would want to proceed with an appointment that has been met with numerous objections.

We want both the Department of Road and Storm Water in the City of Tshwane and Office of the Speaker to be clear on the process followed in the appointment. We are disturbed by the fact that the appointment of the PSC is so much of a concern to the Ward Councillor. We have uncovered corruption in the building of Block T Clinic, and we are waiting for the City of Tshwane to act on them.”

Hlatshwayo rubbished the allegation leveled against him saying the delivery of service is being held under siege by people who want to benefit in project.

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knife, pair of scissors and 21 Smartphone’s and R471 purported to be gambling gains were seized from learners in grade 8 and 9 during a surprise visit by the South African Police Services at two Soshanguve schools recently.

The Rietgat SAPS in conjunction with the Community Policing Forum and the Tshwane North District of the Department of Basic Education paid unannounced visits to Kondelelani Junior Secondary and MJ Mgidi Secondary in Block S and Block X respectively.

Captain Stephen Maluleka Rietgat Spokesperson said ‘The two schools were both ambushed and searched where a knife, pair of scissors and 21 smartphones were seized from learners in grade 8 and 9 and R471 was also seized from a learner who is allegedly gambling with fellow learners before classes commence at MJ Mgidi Secondary School.”

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the learners' possession,” said Maluleka.

The Principal of MJ Mgidi, Mr Modise Mongae said “all learners found to be against the school’s code of conduct shall be dealt with by the SGB and their parents will be called to the school. I also applaud the police for ensuring that learning and teaching takes in a safe and conducive environment.”

An element of gangsterism was also noticeable during the search at both schools, but men and women in blue harshly reprimanded the learners to refrain from such behaviour.

Learners were also warned about hero worshipping thugs and their lavish lifestyle that is backrolled by criminal activities.

TNC and TUT students protest flares up Students demand NSFAS meal allowance

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Students protesting outside TUT campus

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tudent protests flare up again, causing chaos and disruption of academic activities at TNC Soshanguve campus.

The week-long protest at TNC then spilled over into the

neighboring TUT campuses, resulting with the latter’s management declaration of a national shutdown.

The protests at both institutions have been characterized by violence with students barricading entrances with burning tyres and debris.

Similarly, students at both institutions have been demanding the provision of

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meal allowance from NSFAS, particularly for students residing off-campus and accommodation.

In an interview with Tshwane Bulletin, TNC Soshanguve campus student leader, who did not want to be named for fear of reprisal painted a bleak picture of an institution in disarray.

“We are surprised by the strange practices which only takes place at our campus. Firstly, students

were allowed to register for the next block with pending result from 2018. We have discovered that our year marks are yet to be submitted.

“The management has only released meal allowance to 19 students, while the rest are told about the pending results.

We cannot learn on empty stomachs. The institution needs to put its house in order and needs to urgently address the issue of accommodation, library and free Wi-Fi,” he said.

TUT SRC president, Vincent Nkambule shared his TNC counterpart sentiment saying they would not back down on their demands; “We cannot learn on empty stomach, it is clear that the management is not taking our concerns seriously,” he said.

TUT spokesperson Willa de Ruyter said they are engaging the student’s leaders to find a lasting solution to the matter; “The safety of our students, staff and property remains our top priority. Hence we took a decision to suspend academic activities at our campuses.”

Tshwane bulletin could not get response from TNC management before going to print.

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If not paid insurer may refuse to pay

HEALTH Gauteng Premier David Makhura

Senior citizens queue to get their social grants

Makhura opens state-of the-art Kanana Clinic Clinic’s architectural design to be a model for future facilities SOCIAL SERVICE

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he South African Social Security Agency has issued a communiqué to all South Africans urging them to visit their nearest offices if they want the agency to continue with deductions for their funeral policies.

SASSA Spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi said “If you have a funeral deduction coming off your social grant you have to visit your SASSA office to ensure that you retain your policy.

Social grant beneficiaries have to request SASSA to facilitate

the payment of premiums for their funeral policies directly from their social grants, on condition that the request meets the requirements as set in the Social Assistance Act.” “Approximately 500 000 beneficiaries with these policies still need to visit SASSA offices to complete forms confirming that SASSA can continue processing the deduction off their social grants. A funeral policy premium is the only deduction that is allowed to come off a social grant before the grant is paid to the beneficiary,” said Letsatsi.

Beneficiaries with current deductions for funeral policy premiums are urged to respond without further delays to ensure

that their funeral policies remain intact. Failure to visit SASSA to sign the authorising forms may lead to SASSA terminating the deductions. This may result in the policy lapsing as a result of failure to pay it. If the premium is not paid consistently the insurer may refuse to pay a claim in the event of the death of a beneficiary, which will cause hardship to their families.

This affects only those beneficiaries who have funeral policy premiums deducted from their social grant. Those beneficiaries without such deductions need not approach SASSA for this purpose.

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one are the days when the residents of Kanana in Hammanskraal were forced to receive health care services inside a make-shift shipping container converted into a clinic with the opening of the new state-of-the art Kanana Clinic by Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

Speaking during the event Makhura said the facility would go a long way towards alleviating the plight of the people in the area.

Previously, residents had to arrive at the clinic as early as 5am in a bid to be first in the queue, with people having to

wait for up to eight hours to be attended to.

This while the community cried foul over the delay in the opening of the R 65 million facility as the department had to wait for the delivery of equipment mostly manufactured outside the country.

He said the centre complied with National Health Insurance requirements and was fitted with technology that could be found in some of the best hospitals.

He said the facility’s architectural design will in future be used as a model for other clinics.

Makhura said two more clinics would be built in Hammanskraal and construction is under way;“We are building a new Jubilee Hospital on the ground where the old one is. There were land issues, but these have now been sorted out.”

New school for Hamanskraal community education

Left Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza lesufi , David Makhura and other government officials during the opening of Marotola Primary in Stinkwater.

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auteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has officially handed over the newly constructed Marotola Primary School to the community of Stinkwater in Hamanskraal.

The handover of the school fulfills the promise to the people of Gauteng that every child in the province gets education closer to where they live.

Marotola Primary School bears a stepping stone in that direction laid by the provincial government to the community of Hammanskraal Township in Tshwane.

The school will cater for 1 000 children from Grade 1 to Grade 7 and is one of many. The department intends opening more schools in townships across Gauteng in keeping with the commitment to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure to communities which have been previously underserviced.

The impact the project has had on the beneficiary community has been remarkable.

Its success cannot be measured merely in direct benefits, such as the number of

buildings erected, but rather the human benefit that the community has derived from being part of the process.

The success of the project has been the direct involvement of the beneficiaries in the planning, implementation and ongoing management of the facilities.

A total of 128 jobs were created: 31 male adults, 18 female adults, 46 male youth, 33 female youth and 2 disabled. A total of 26 local sub-contractors were also appointed.

The provision of schools with modern facilities in townships will go a long way to improve and transform the quality of education in the townships. It will also have an economic impact and assist to stimulate the township economy.

“We are proud to present this mega school to the people of Stinkwater and plead with the community protect this school for many generations,” said Lesufi.

The school is a modern facility with a design based on a prototype that incorporates Department of Education National Schools Infrastructure Norms and Standards.

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Is your Crèche/ ECD Centre Registered?

The Gauteng Department of Social Development urges you to register your crèche/ Early Childhood Development as running an unregistered Crèche is illegal. Parents ensure that the crèche/ECD is registered by checking at your nearest Social Development Office.

PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN APPLYING FOR REGISTRATION STEP 1: HOW TO REGISTER YOUR ECD CENTER/ CRECHE/ PRE-SCHOOL?

Any person intending to establish an ECD centre must contact nearest Municipal offices to apply for a health certificate/ permit to operate an ECD centre STEP 2: WHEN IN RECEIPT OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE/ PERMIT

Contact your nearest Regional Department of Social Development where the following will be discussed by the Intake officer: • Registration requirements • Legislative mandates • Registration procedures • Norms and standards • Registration documents • Monitoring processes The Social Worker or a person authorized by Gauteng Department of Social Development will provide the applicant with requirements for registration and relevant documents to be completed: • Application form (form 11 & 16) • Annexure A form (details and qualifications of staff members) • Annexure B & C form (menus for different age groups) • Form 29 (to be completed by the manager of the center) • Applicant to apply for emergency certificate (evacuation plan) • Lease agreement if applicant is leasing the building • Organizational profile • Approved building plan Incomplete documents will not be accepted and will also delay the registration process to begin. If all documents required for registration are submitted, will enable the evaluation process for registration to begin STEP 3

When all documents are properly completed and all documents listed in step 2 have been submitted, the Social Worker or any person employed and authorised by the Gauteng Department of Social Development will: • File will be allocated to a Social Worker to manage the process further • Conduct a site visit (assessment of the center, general care of children, administrative systems and financial systems) • Complete an inspection form • Make a decision on the type of registration certificate to be issued • Issue registration certificates for Partial Care Services and ECD programme.

The certificates to be signed by the Regional Director • Full registration certificate will last the period of 5 years • Conditional registration certificate will vary from 6 month to 1 year How long does the registration process take?

In terms of Section 82 (1)(a) of the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 consideration for registration should be made within six month of the receipt of the application documents.

How much will cost the applicant to apply for the registration of Partial Care & ECD programme?

• Assistance provided by the officials employed by the Gauteng Department of Social Development is free • Registration documents and forms issued by the Department of Social Development are free • No fee for the issuing of the registration certificate • Registration as a Partial Care & ECD programme does not automatically guarantee funding • Registration of Partial Care & ECD programme is to comply with the legislation (Children’s Act 38 of 2005 STEP 4 The center and the programme will be monitored continuously by the Social Worker or a person employed and authorized by Gauteng Department of Social Development

CONTACT DETAILS PROVINCIAL HEAD OFFICE Tel: 011 355 7845/ 7846/ 7716 REGIONAL CONTACT DETAILS EKURHULENI REGION Tel: 011 820 0396/ 0371/ 0379/0374/011 748 7620

• Site visits will be conducted to assess compliance with conditions for registration and norms and standards • Partial Care & ECD monitoring forms to be completed by the authorized person What are the benefits for registration?

• The benefits are in two-fold that is to protect children as well as the management of the ECD center • The ECD center will be operating legally and in compliance to norms and standards • The ECD center may qualify for a subsidy • The ECD center can benefit from free capacity building programme and other programmes conducted by the officials employed by the Gauteng Department of Social Development • Practitioners employed in the registered ECD centers can be trained on NQF level 4 free of charge through Gauteng Department of Education What are the implications if the ECD centre is not registered?

• The center will be contravening the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 by operating illegally • Notice of enforcement can be issued to such ECD center • The Department of Social Development may approach High Court to enforce the operator to cease operation • The ECD center is compromising the care and safety of children How should parents/ caregivers identify a suitable ECD center for their children?

• Parents/ caregiver should ensure that they enroll their children in a safe and secure ECD center where the child’s best interest is paramount • Parents/ caregivers should verify if the ECD is registered with the Department of Social Development (registration certificate with Gauteng logo is displayed) • Parents/ caregivers should enroll their children in an ECD that will provide the best possible stimulation programme and curriculum to ensure that the child is ready for a primary school at an appropriate age • Parents/ care givers should ensure that the curriculum offered by the ECD is a recognized by the Department of Education (National Curriculum Framework, Montessori etc.), teachers or practitioners has relevant qualifications, children are provided with suitable nutrition that matches the needs of their children • Parents/ caregivers should honor commitments by paying the agreed upon fees for their children • Parents/ care givers should be part of the ECD, assist where ever possible (fundraising activities etc.)

• Parents/caregivers are the “child’s first teacher” therefore, parents/caregivers’ involvement in all areas of their children’s life is critical for their children’s development Requirements for registration of Partial Care ECD Centre • Application form (obtainable from the Regional Department of Social Development (FORM11) • Business plan/ organizational profile • Qualifications/ skills and experience of the applicant • Description of the content of the programme to be offered • Constitution of the organization • Approved copy of the building plan • Emergency plan • Health permit/ certificate • Clearance certificate (Form 29) • Weekly menu • Contract with the owner of the building/ lease, if the building is not owned by the applicant Requirements for registration of ECD programme • Application form (Regional Department of Social Development FORM 16) • Staff composition • Implementation plan of the programme • Clearance certificate (FORM 29) • Organizational profile • Menu (in case the organization provide food) • Professional Drivers Permit (Mobile ECD unit/Toy Library)

JOHANNESBURG REGION Tel: 011 355 9210/ 9364/9363

SEDIBENG REGION Tel: 016 930 2094/ 2051/2092/ 016 342 9114

WEST RAND REGION Tel: 011 950 7775/ 7768

TSHWANE REGION Tel: 012 359 3376/3474

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SnapLezz set to shake the music scene

Banger music video on high rotation on television

arts & culture Tshwane University of Technology presenter has words of wisdom to share with his listeners

Radio presenting has taught me life lessons I have an obligation to my listeners

By Letlhogonolo Mosete editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za

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shwane University of Technology (TUT) FM’s magazine show presenter Mathekga Senyolo, says being a radio presenter has taught him valuable life lessons that have changed his perspective on life.

Originally from Ga-Sekgopo village in Limpopo Province, but now a resident of Block CV in Mabopane, his love and knowledge for current affairs led him to cut his teeth at Moretele FM, where he was doing a segment called “Lewate la dipolotiki” on the breakfast show hosted by Latino and Spitjo before moving to the drivetime show under the tutelage of Ken Mabuza.

On the 14th of November 2011 he switched stations and found his frequency at TUT FM where he has been entertaining the masses till to date. In his journey to become a better presenter he picked up valuable life lessons that has inspired him to become a better version of himself.

“Radio is an evolving medium, one needs to change with the times in order to cater for their audience. I am lucky to work in a platform that allows me to meet different people from all walks, today I can interview a celebrity, tomorrow captains of industries. One thing I have learnt that hardwork, perseverance, consistency and belief in their vision is a common shared trait,” Said Senyolo.

The issue of responsibility, Senyolo said, “As a presenter I have to always think before

I speak because I have an obligation to listeners and that is to inform and educate and entertain in a positive manner, so I must have content. If I just utter nonsense, there will be repercussions and in that regard it translates to the need for one to take responsibility for their action.”

In an exclusive interview Tshwane Bulletin, the humble and friendly Senyolo will also get the opportunity to meet his favourite radio and television presenter the legendary Mr. Tim Modise. It is a matter of day, place and time.

The two have been in contact and due to their busy schedule time always seems not to favour them. He also wants to penetrate television scene and become a fully fledged broadcaster.

Senior citizens taken on excursion by police

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n an effort to strengthen relationship between the Rietgat SAPS and the senior citizens within the its policing precinct, the station has taken the elderly on an excursion in conjunction with the City of Tshwane, SOTOA and SOLDTA. The station saw it fitting to

take the senior citizens during an open day for the elderly at National Zoological Garden in Pretoria recently. The purpose for the trip was to allow the elderly to unwind and speak out on issues that they often find themselves victimized in their households which mainly results in domestic violence About 35 elderly people undertook the trip and they were on top of the world treated as royalty. Out of the 35 senior citizens, only 14 have visited the

Zoological Garden before while 21 of them were exposed to the spectacle of seeing wild animals at close range for the very first time.

“The Rietgat SAPS would once again extend its gratitude to the City of Tshwane for creating a platform between the elderly and SAPS as well as to SOTOA and SALDTA for assisting in transporting the senior citizens to the zoo” Said Captain Stephens Maluleka

arts & culture Reaching for the stars Snaplezz duo Tiisetso Makola and Tshepiso Chiloane

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igned under the record Label Thatha Entertainment, “Snaplezz” is a duo made up of rapper Tiisetso “TSnap” Makola aged 21 years and producer Tshepiso “Lezz”Chiloane aged 19 years from Soshanguve, is starting to get their name heard on the street and are on their way on setting the South African music scene on fire.

The name SnapLezz derives from their nicknames joined together. Having the shared the stage with the likes of rap superstar Kwesta, Priddy Ugly, Maraza, Heavy K, Dr. Malinga and King Monada to menton a few. The Pretoria based duo fuses Hip Hop and House, their music journey started after they met in 2015 and in 2016 they realised that they complimented each other’s skills, they then released their first single ‘BIBO’ in 2017.

The single is dedicated to women who are verbally abused by men by being the Bit#*#$ the duo instead used the BIBO to replace the B word. Their music is mostly based on their everyday life

experiences and untold stories in the neighbourhood.

Their second single, Banger in which they featured BoyBiggie was premiered on SABC 1 ‘Mi Kasi Su Kasi’ before its initial release date which was 16 June 2018. Since then the single has enjoyed massive airplay on local and national radio stations.

The banger music video was digitally released on the 11th of October last year and is now on rotation on national TV. Group member Tshepiso Chiloane said “We will keep releasing more single tracks and make them available for free online for our fans before we focus on our debut album. The aim of our music is to spread good vibes and motivate young artists, who are scared to pursue their dreams or suffer from peer pressure.”

Snaplezz say their target audience is black youth, as their music aims to speak to them about the issues they face and have to overcome. Fans can wait to hear more songs from them as they are in the studio recording more songs for their anticipated album.

A tour is in the works featuring 3 lucky ladies who took part in the Banger video challenge.

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Please advise girls not to stay in abusive relationship for financial benefits news Matwetwe actor Sibusiso Khwinana

Condolences pour in for slain Soshanguve actor

Case of murder has been opened news TOP PIC : Sergeant Ntombizodwa Maphanga addressing the elderly

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ith South Africans still trying to stomach the despicable act committed by famous Kwaito star, on her equally famous girlfriend, bringing the issue of domestic violence to the fore. The South African Police Services urged the elderly to report abuse of any form to their nearest police station.

Speaking at Bodibeng Library in Soshanguve at event organised as an effort to bridge the gap between the community and key governmental departments such as Social Deveolpment Department, SAPS and the City of Tshwane, to ensure the smooth provision of services, Sergeant Ntombizodwa Maphanga of the Rietgat Police Station appealed to the moral compass of the elderly to report any abuse whether it be physical and emotional.

Maphanga said; “ Most people report only physical abuse and don’t report emotional abuse as it does not leave any bruises and people tend to downplay it’s effects which impacts negatively

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Captain Stephens Maluleka helping an elder during a joint service provision drive with the City of Tshwane and Social Development on peoples day to day lives.

We urge everyone to report it, because it happens within the confines of people’s homes and if we don’t know about it we can’t assist you.”

She furthermore encouraged parents to speak their female brood not to remain in abusive relationship for monetary benefits and societal pressures they feel they need to meet.”

“I appeal to you to speak to your girls and teach them to be self sufficient and not to stay in abusive relationship for the sake of getting monetary benefits and trying to impress society that doesn’t care about them.

The next time you go and fetch them they will be a corpse and it will be to late,” concluded Maphanga.

Meanwhile a resident from Block S, Mr. Joseph Mahlangu aged 55 said the message got through loud and clear and was pleased with the services being rendered “Normally I would have been forced to travel two or three times to get the services being offered today, so it is a relief to get them under one roof and it saves us a little bit of money as.

I am grateful for the departments being considerate to us.’

ocial Media condolences for the family of slain Matwetwe actor Sibusiso Khwinana continue to pour in after he was brutally murdered during a robbery in Pretoria recently.

Celebrities and politicians have sent their heartfelt messages to the family paying tribute to the fallen Soshanguve and bred rising star who was on a journey of fulfilling his dream until his life was cut short.

Amongst those to send their messages of support is the Producer and co-director of the movie, DJ Black Coffee said on Twitter “What a loss! How long will it take for us to realise we have a crime problem as a country, how many people must die before we do something?

Who must we trust to protect us and our families, who must we vote for?”

Also the Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthetwa took to Twitter after the rising star’s untimely death and twitted “We are devastated to learn of the tragic & untimely passing of Celebrated Actor & the pride of Soshanguve, Sibusiso Khwinana, whose talent was demonstrated in his performance in the boxoffice hit, Matwetwe. He was also a founding member of the Independent Theatres Makers Movement,” said Mthetwa.

The death of Matwetwe lead actor Sibusiso Khwinana has sparked anger and frustration on social media, as people highlighted the severity of crime in the country.

The police’s Captain Mavela Masondo said: “As they were wrestling for the cell phone, the deceased was allegedly stabbed with a sharp object on the upper body.

He was certified dead on the scene.” A case of murder and robbery has been opened, but no arrests have been made yet.

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Banyana Banyana finish 10th at the Cyprus Cup after Finland loss Banyana-Banyana vs Finland

SPORTS Banyana Banyana finished in 10th position at the 2019 Cyprus Women’s Cup after losing 3-0 to Finland on Wednesday, 6 March at the Tassos Markos Stadium in Paralimni, Cyprus.

One goal in the first half and two in the second stanza were enough to see the Europeans to victory – this was the second meeting between the two sides, with the first tie ending in a 2-2 draw in Larnaca last week (27 February).

The match also marked defender Noko Matlou’s 150th cap and she was given the honour to lead the squad with the armband,

as captain for the day Janine van Wyk was rested.

Matlou was one of the six changes made by head coach Desiree Ellis for this last match of the tournament.

The others who came in was Kaylin Swart (Andile Dlamini), Nothando Vilakazi (Leandra Smeda), Molatelo Sebata (Refiloe Jane), Busisiwe Ndimeni (Linda Motlhalo) and Karabo Dhlamini (Rhoda Mulaudzi).

Matlou is the second highest capped player in the country after captain Janine van Wyk, who is on 164 caps.

She made her Banyana Banyana debut in

2007 and has scored 64 goals.

With this being their second meeting in a week, South Africa and Finland seemed to know each other well as the match was evenly contested for a long time until the Europeans took the lead in the 31st minute from Katarina Naumanen’s header after Banyana Banyana failed to defence a corner kick.

Banyana Banyana could have equalised in the three minutes later when Karabo Dhlamini broke free on the left, went past her marker but shot straight to the Finland goalkeeper.

At the start of the second half, Finland made four changes at once while Banyana Banyana retained the same team.

Just five minutes into the stanza Banyana Banyana found themselves two goals down after goalkeeper Kaylin Swart made an error to pass an opponent whose long range shot from Iina Salma went in to make it 2-0.

Four minutes later Dhlamini brought out a brilliant save from the Finland goalkeeper with a well-taken shot after a cross from Molatelo Sebata.

Sensing danger, Ellis took off Sebata and brought on the fresh legs of Linda Motlhalo, while Kgatlana came in for Karabo.

But it was Finland who got their third goal just two minutes before the final whistle with a long range strike from Olga Ahtinenthat Swart could only tip with her fingers into the net to make it 3-0.

Nompumelelo Nyandeni, who made was playing in her 149th match, was then introduced for Biyana but it was too little too late for South Africa.

This was their third loss in a row, and finish in position 10th, compared to 6th from last year.

Banyana Banyana drew the first match 2-2 against Finland, lost to Korea DPR (4-1), the Czech Republic (2-1) and Finland (30).

They managed to score three goals and conceded 11 goals in four matches.

The squad departs Cyprus on Thursday, 7 March and is expected to land in South Africa the next day (Friday, 8 March) at 11h00.

They continue with their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup preparations when they face Jamaica next month (7 April) in Durban, in what is also their farewell match on home soil.

Downs and Marokolong FC’s unbeaten Team unity formula for success

By Letlhogonolo Mosete editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za

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SPORTS Second placed Eesterus Downs Halfa under 13 team continue their winning streak

nly a goal difference separate perched on top of the Hammanskraal Local Football Association (HALFA) Under 13’s log leaders Marokolong FC and second placed New Eesterus Downs FC. Both are enjoying an impressive run showing their opposition flames.

Also what they have in common is their unbeaten streak; having played 11 games both they share 33 points and are set to continue their dominance in the league.

Downs FC Owner Lucas Seemise who

jokingly likened himself to Jomo Somo due to the different roles he plays within his club as he is also the coach, says the club’s success is due to team unity.

“You see with young lads unlike their grown counterparts you don’t have to worry about discipline, once you instill it in them then it is all system goes as hormones as well haven’t kicked in. With the boys you just teach them basic so they can play well and give them direction and that’s it, you don’t need to be tactical on them and they play with lot of heart as they are still passionate about the sport and want to prove their worth and showcase their talent.’