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Friday, 30 August 2024

Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) CEO placed on precautionary suspension

Following preliminary assessments on Roads Agency Limpopo, the Accounting Authority has taken a decision to place the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gabriel Maluleke, on precautionary suspension with effect from 30 August 2024.

This suspension is intended to ensure that further investigations are conducted smoothly.

RAL is currently under the management of an Accounting Authority, Mr Moses Tseli while the process of appointing a new Board of Directors is underway. This measure has been implemented to maintain oversight and address the challenges facing the Agency.

Mr Tseli appointed Mr Makhitha Chesane, who is attached to the Stakeholder Management function of the Agency, as the Acting Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Tseli assures the people of Limpopo of his commitment to business continuity at RAL. He is confident that the Agency will return to delivering its vital mandate of connecting the people and economy of the province, optimally.

The public will be kept updated on further developments on this development.

Issued by:
ROADS AGENCY LIMPOPO (SOC) Ltd

NEW RULES are set to be introduced for the 2024/25 Premier League campaign:

➡️ Semi-automated offsides will be introduced but won't start until AFTER the international break in September, October or even November.

➡️ Only the captain can speak to the referee. Any other player will be automatically carded if they confront officials.

➡️ Referees will no longer automatically give a yellow card for non-deliberate handballs.

➡️ VAR officials will not get involved in subjective decisions: only CLEAR and OBVIOUS errors will be looked at.

➡️ Team news will now be released 75 minutes before kick-off.

➡️ No mid-season/Christmas break for the players.

➡️ Stoppage time will be shorter.

HAWKS. S.A

20 JULY 2024

CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB WORTH R2 BILLION UNCOVERED

LIMPOPO: The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, MP, welcomed the outstanding arrests effected in the discovery of a drug lab in Groblersdal by a joint team of Limpopo Hawks and Limpopo SAPS.

In the continuing war against drugs by the Hawks, four (4) suspects including the farm owner and two Mexican nationals were arrested on 19 July 2024 in an intelligence driven operation by members of Limpopo Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) team assisted by the Limpopo Tactical Response Team at a farm in Groblersdal where a multi million clandestine laboratory was discovered.

It is reported that the Hawks in Limpopo received information about suspicious activities taking place at the farm, which was then operationalised and the multi-disciplinary team pounced. Four structures on the property were searched on and large quantities of chemicals used in the manufacturing of illicit drugs including acetone as well as crystal m**h with an estimated street value of R2 billion were recovered.

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation has since the beginning of this year uncovered ten (10) clandestine drug laboratories and made 34 arrests.

Whilst the investigation continues, the arrested suspects will make their first appearance in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s court on the 22 July 2024 on charges of manufacturing, dealing and possession of illicit drugs.

The Hawks are not ruling out the possibility of more suspects being arrested.

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SOCCER NEWS | Siphelele Mthembu is seen training with Motsepe Foundation Championship side, Baroka Football Club. No official statement from the club as yet about the former Pretoria Callies FC Striker. There's other three players training with the club including goalkeeper.

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FINAL | Motlolowise 0:0 Phomolong

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OFFICIAL:

Mamelodi Sundowns will face Saudi Arabia Pro League giants Al-Hilal as part of their 2024/25 preseason preparations in Austria.

Baroka football club can confirm that we will not be renewing the contracts of the following players when they came to an end at the end of the 2023/24 season







1. Tshiamo Paatje

2. Putco Khoza

3. Lehlogonolo Nonyane

4. Sandile Nyundu

5. Boalefa P**e

6. Phelelani Shozi









The club would like to thank this above mentioned players for their contribution to this amazing institution and wish them the best in their future endeavours

































Regards

Baroka football club

Management

PRESS RELEASE

30 MAY 2024

PASTOR SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDER


A 31-year-old man, Ngwako Elvis Selowa -Makhotoka, a businessman and a pastor of Jesus Christ Grace Ministries in Kuranta village Bolobedu area appeared at the Polokwane High Court on charges of murder, illegal possession of firearm, possession of ammunition and attempt to defeat the administration of justice.

It is alleged that on 07 August 2021, Thabiso Lethube Masie (deceased) and her friend were driving back home from Shikiming village in Limpopo when they came across the accused (pastor Selowa) and his friend (witness) pretending that their vehicle had broken down and needed assistance.
The accused and the deceased were well-known to each other. The deceased stopped her car and alighted to find out if the accused is not encountering any challenges with his car, that’s when the accused shot her five times.
After shooting the deceased the accused fled the scene. In an attempt to conceal his deeds the accused instructed his friend to mislead the police about the identity of the person who shot the deceased and to clean up the deceased’s vehicle to eliminate possible fingerprints and gun residue using m**hylated spirit. The friend of the accused was later turned into a section 204 state witness.

During the trial the court heard that the pastor and his friend went to the tarvern to buy some beers. On their return to the pastor’s home, the pastor told his friend that he (pastor) had a job to do and he was armed with a firearm. He stopped his motor vehicle, alighted and pretended that their car had a mechanical failure whereas the pastor knew that the deceased will soon be driving along the same road. Indeed, the deceased and her friend emerged driving not knowing that the accused was waiting for them. The deceased stopped her car to find out if the accused is not encountering any challenges with his car so that she can assist him. She then alighted from her car and suddenly the accused shot her several times. She was rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The accused was on the run until two months later when he was arrested at a filling station near Polokwane.

In aggravation of sentence the state advocate Muneiwa Ratshibvumo argued that contract killing had become very prevalent in our communities and harsh sentences were warranted.
She further argued that there were no substantial and compelling circumstances warranting a deviation from the prescribed minimum sentence in order to send a clear message to other would-be criminals.
Judge Maake Francis Kganyago, in sentencing the accused, stated that the deceased was killed by a person whom she trusted. The court further remarked that, the accused was an evil man who hides behind a pulpit, a wolf who disguised himself in a sheep skin. The murder of the deceased was carefully planned and executed. The accused did not show any remorse.
The court also said that although the accused was 29 years of age during the commission of the offence there was no evidence to show that his youthfulness played any role in the commission of the offence.

Therefore, the accused was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, five(5)years direct imprisonment for illegal possession of firearm, two(2) years direct imprisonment for possession of ammunition and one (1) year direct imprisonment for attempting to defeat the administration of justice. The sentences in counts 2-4 were ordered to run concurrently with the sentence in count 1 and the effective sentence is life imprisonment.


The Director of Public Prosecutions, advocate Ivy Thenga welcome the sentence and hope that the sentence will indeed send a clear message to the other criminals who preyed for the vulnerable and congratulate advocate Ratshibvumo and investigating officer Eric Mathebula of Mokwakwaila police station.

Issued by:
Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Limpopo Division
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AXED!

Chippa United have sacked technical director Morgan "Pound to Pound" Mammila with immediate effect.

The Acting Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Mr Lechesa Tsenoli, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Mr Amos Masondo, on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, encourage South Africans who are eligible, to cast their votes in the national and provincial elections.

The right to vote is an important political right enshrined in the Bill of Rights. It is a key component of our democratic society as it allows citizens to participate in the political process and have a say in who governs them.

This year’s elections come as our country celebrates 30 years of democracy and a democratic Parliament. Over the last 30 years, Parliament has repealed apartheid laws and passed progressive laws to improve the lives of all South Africans.

Said the Presiding Officers: "We encourage all registered voters to exercise their right to vote, as it is crucial for shaping the future of our nation. By participating in the electoral process, you ensure that our democracy continues to evolve and address the needs and aspirations of all citizens. Your vote is your voice—use it to secure a brighter future for yourself and generations to come. Your vote is your only opportunity to choose who will represent you. Do not let others decide your future for you. Be part of the decision."

As the legislative authority of our democratic republic, Parliament must ensure a government by the people, under the Constitution. Preparations are well underway to seamlessly integrate newly elected members, ensuring a smooth transition to the seventh parliamentary term.

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Harriet Manamela (born 13 October 1971) is a famous and legendary South African actress and television personality. She is known for her role as Meikie Maputla in the SABC1 youth soapie Skeem Saam.

In 2013, she joined the e.Tv soapie Rhythm City inside the feature of Nomzamo, Suffocate’s alcoholic mother who has been ingesting carefully for many years and makes use of alcohol as a coping mechanism.

Harriet Manamela scooped a SAFTA for Best Supporting Actress in 2012 for her feature within the film Life Above All and changed into as soon as nominated inside the Vita award for Best Supporting Actress for her position within the cleaning soap Isidingo.

Squints Artists Community Theatre Group in Alexandra and completed The Virus and Let’s Talk About Aids at The Market Theatre Laboratory Annual Festival.

She completed Broken Dreams with The Market Theatre Laboratory drama school and additionally featured in Theatre Sports for SABC3, toured Sweden with Gommorah, Koze Kuse Bash, Ways of Dying, Bozoli at The Market Theatre and The Grahamstown Arts Festival.

Early Life & Education

Harriet Manamela was born on the 13th of October 1971 in Diepkloof, South Africa. She was raised by both parents, who later moved to Johannesburg with their family in the early 1990s.

Since then, she has partially resided in some parts of the country, but Johannesburg always calls her back.

Harriet Manamela matriculated from St. AnthAnthony’s in Boksburg. Her dream was to be an actress from childhood, so she decided to pursue her dream. She joined Squints Artists Community Theatre Group in Alexandra, and her debut performance was in The Virus and Let’s Talk About Aids at The Market Theatre Laboratory Annual Festival.

She completed Broken Dreams with The Market Theatre Laboratory drama school and additionally featured in Theatre Sports for SABC3, toured Sweden with Gommorah, Koze Kuse Bash, Ways of Dying, Bozoli at The Market Theatre and The Grahamstown Arts Festival. Follow our Facebook ❤️

Baroka Football Club | Training session yesterday at Seleteng ahead of Sunday match.

This match will be the deciding match of w h e t h e r Baroka will compete in the playoffs or not.

Motsepe Foundation Championship | | |

BAR : JDR

The home team is number 3 on the log and the visiting team is number 4 all fighting to qualify for playoffs.

Baroka Football Club | Motsepe Foundation Championship

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Cape Town Spurs kissed a good bye DSTV premiership. They are relegated automatically after Richards Bay won with one goal against Orlando Pirates.

| The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | South African Government

Go tsogile ntwa ya sepolotiki gare ga mokgahlo wa African National Congress le Mkhondo Wesizwe Party. Ntwa ye e sa le e thoma mohlang ola mopresidente wa maloba wa ANC Jacob Zuma a gomiša thekgo ya gagwe go thekga mokgahlo wa MK go dikgetho mowe ebileng eleng nkgetheng.

Go bileng ke dingangišano magareng ga bahlankedi ka mekgahlong ye e mebedi. Go sa le bjalo, mekgahlo ye e gogelane dikgorong-tsheko ka ge taba tša bona di se tša fela gabotse. Tše ka moka di direga bjalo efela bobedi mekgahlo ye e yo tsenela dikgetho tša bosetšhaba tšeo di yang go swarwa dibekeng di se kae tšeo di tlang.

Breaking !!!!

Magesi fc have been promoted to the Dstv Premiership ahead of the 2024/2025 season🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉