News Rap: THE CLOSING

''I don't wanna go there..., we shouldn't even go there''- Chris Brown lyrics-


We are saying goodbye to 2014! What a year, from LA to SA; London, Australia, Nigeria, Zambia...to name the few.  News that made headlines this year are as follows: first Politics-

Economic Freedom Fighters in Parliament

Defending the indefensible- President Zuma's absenteeism in parliament has proved lack of leadership and accountability to answer questions.  While Democratic Alliance showed initiative.  EFF- Economic Freedom Fighters were playful, and annoying but managed to put president Zuma on the corner.  Yes, the uncomfortable one.  Guess what? He ran away... failed to take responsibility.  Unruly behaviour that's what they are known for, some say justice seekers.

The state funeral of Zambian President Michael Sata.  His death came days after Zambia celebrated the 50th anniversary of independence from the UK.  Therefore, Guy Scott became African's first white president since apartheid.

Attention Seekers of the year:  Awarded to  SABC Scandal_COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng and Chairperson Ellen Tshabalala who resigned recently.

In February, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela recommended that the new COO be appointed at the SABC within 90 days.   And TV Prophet TB joshua blames agent of evil for fatal church collapse in Lagos.

HEALTH: The outbreak of EBOLA virus in West Africa. WHO approved the experimental drug Zmapp. The most affacted countries were, Guinea; Sierra Leon, Liberia and Nigeria.  The outbreak affected tourism industry in Africa.  Meanwhile , Morocco banned from hosting CAF tourament and Equatorial Guinea were announced as AFCON 2015 host.

JUSTICE: NOT Served -Restorative justice not served in the world.  In South Africa, two notorious cases- Dewani murder trial and Oscar Pistorius premeditated murder.  The Dolus Eventualis was up against NPA; while the Defence team manage to get Pistorius a lenient sentence.

As for Dewani, he walked free as if nothing happened.   No doubt Oscar Pistorius is the news maker of the year in South Africa

In U.S, who could forget the protest march following Missouri Teen shooting, Michael Brown.  The shooting sparked violence on the streets, and racial tension became a flash-point for race in America.

Eric Garner-  wrestled by NYPD 

It persisted, Eric Garner died of heart attack after being wrestled down by five policemen early this year. Then, a 12 year-old boy, African-American was shot and killed by a white policeman.  White vs African across the world topped news headlines also in South Africa...so much hate between the two race.

Protesters in  Ferguson

Terrorits_ Inhuman and sickening, against education and religion.  ISIS beheaded journalists and aid workers.  In Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, al-Shabab in Kenya and al- Qaeda in Pakistan and Yemen. Several rescue mission failed, namely James Foley, Pierre Korkie, Luke Somers just to mention few.

ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT -Celebrities who departed this world; Metro FM Dj Eddie Zondi, U.S comedian and actress Joan Rivers, Fellow actor Robin Williams and Dr Myels Munroe.

Robin Williams

Sporting Heroes: Senzo Meyiwa, Phindile Mwalase, Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, Tinus Linee and Phillip Hughes.

By: Nelly Portia

Have a fabulous festive season....see you next year.  Happy 2015!!!

PIERRE KORKIE: A DEVASTATING DEATH.

Yolande Korkie

Just 18 months in captivity, lead to death a day before he could be realesed.  'I love you and tell the children I love them''- these were Pierre Korkie's last words as he held his wife Yolande for the last time while in captivity in Yemen.

Korkie and American photojournalist Luke Somers were fatally shot in an al-Qaeda compound by terrorist as a secret mission to rescue the hostages unfolded, -says U.S Official told CNN.  The rescue tremendously failed on Saturday 6.  Korkie,56, the Bloemfontein teacher taught poor children in Yemen, while Yolande worked in hospital doing relief work.

Korkie amd Luke Somers were killed in the early hours of Saturday.  The al-Qaeda affiliate that was holding Sommers,33, threatened last week to kill him if unspecified demands were not met by Obama.  ''There's a zero possibility that the hostages were victims of crossfire'', the senior official said.  This was an       execution', he added.

Luke Somers and Pierre Korkie

The failed raid was the second time attempt in ten days by US special force to save Somers.  On Thursday, the pentagon acknowledged on November 25 operation that freed eight captives including citizens of Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Ethiopia.  The 33 year-old and several other foreigners were apparently moved days before it took place, said Yemen Officials.

While, Pierre and Korkie were kidnapped in Taiz province in May 2013, on their way back home for Korkie's father.  Yolande was released on January 10 and returned home to South Africa on 13 January 2014.  Yolande and Pierre Korkie had been married for 20 years, and have two children together.  The non-govermental organization Gift of the Givers negotiated Korkie's release all along, and he was to be set free on Sunday.

TODAY: Memorial service was held at  CRC Church in Bloemfontein at 10-00am.  The burial will be held later and restricted to the family and invited friends, said family spokesperson Daan Nartier.

''In our hearts Pierre will never die''_Yolande Korkie

sources: CNN and News 24.

Nelly Portia

News Rap: SUDDENLY YOU ARE GONE...

''If Tomorrow Never Comes'

'If  I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in for more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.  If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more time.If I knew it would be the last time... I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise, so I would video tape each action and world, so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew It would be the last, I could spare an extra minute or two to stop and say, ''I Love you,'' instead of assuming you would KNOW I DO.  If I knew it would be the last time...I would be there to share your day, well I'm sure you'll  have so many more so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything right.  There's always be another day to say our 'I love's you's', And certainly there's another chance to say our Anything I can do's?  But Just in case I might be wrong, I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike.  And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight... So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?

Unknown Author_Recit Poem.

RECAP: 2014 WORLD AIDS DAY.

'Our aim is to eradicate HIV/AIDS in 2015', says Department of Health.  The 26th Annual World Aids Day was marked on Monday around the world.  This years theme: I cannot change my HIV status, but you can change your attitude'.  Meaning, zero stigma and zero discrimination.

World Aids Day is held on December 1st each year.  It raises awareness across the world and community about the disease/issues surrounding HIV&Aids.  In South Africa, we marked 10 years anniversary of ARVs treatment since 2004.  WHO{World Health Organization} created the commemoration in 1988 as a way to raise awareness and visibility among public for the disease, particularly in sub-Sahara Africa.

For more information about the Event attended by me visit facebook.com/Nelly Portia.

Nelly Portia

AUSTRALIA'S DEEP PAIN...'Paying Tributes to Hughes

Michael Clarke Michael Clarke honoured Phil Hughes on behalf of the national team.

He read a statement at 10:00am on Saturday.'

'Words cannot express how we feel as the team right now.  To Greg, Virginia, Jason and Megan, we share in the deep pain that you're feeling .  Apart from when he was at home on the farm with his beloved cattle, Hughes was at this happiest playing cricket for his country with his mates.  Things were all put into perspective when Hughesy said 'where else would you rather be boys, but playing cricket for your country'. We're going to miss that cheeky grin and that twinkle in his eye.  He epitomized what baggy green is about and it means to us all... the world lost one of its great blokes this week, and we are all poorer for it. Our promise to Hughesy's family is that we will do everything we can to honour his memory.Last night I asked Cricket Australia if Hughesy's Australian one day international shirt no.64, could be retired, to which they agreed.  That means so much.  His legacy of trying to improve each and every day will drive us for the rest of our lives.  We'd like to thank everyone both here and overseas for the touching tributes to Hughesy in recent days.  'Our dressing room will never be the same'.  We loved him and always will.
 Rest in peace Bruzzy.''- said Clarke.


On Saturday evening CA announced that Hughes funeral will take place at 2pm on Wednesday in the sports hall of Macksville High School. Hughes funeral on December 3. He will be farewelled in his hometown Macksville in northern New South Wales on Wednesday.

Flowers and a bat left as tribute at Phillip Hughes family farm in Macksville

Meanwhile, the first Test between Australia and India postponed in order to give his former team-mates time to grieve and reflect upon his life.  The funeral will be broadcast live on television and radio.

Sources:  ESPN cricinfo.

Nelly Portia 

CRICKETER PHILLIP HUGHES DIES AGE 25.

Cricket Fraternity mourns'

Australian batsman Phillip Hughes passes away at Sydney St.Vincent Hospital.  Hughes, 25, passed away on Thursday after being hit on the head by a bounce from Sean Abbott in Sheffield Shield encounter between South Australia and New South Wales on Tuesday.
He underwent an emergency in Sydney hospital, and further scans were done on Wednesday morning but medical staff at St.Vincent did not disclose the result.



''It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away.  He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday.  He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends.  As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip"s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.  Cricket Australia kindly ask that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected''.

 -Peter Brukner CSA Doctor confirms that Phil Hughes has died after struck by a ball in a Sheffield Shield  match.

''We love you''- the final line of statement from Phillip Hughes's family that Michael Clarke read at the media conference in Sydney.

Sources: SupersportBlitz

Nelly Portia

SUDDENLY YOU ARE GONE...

DEATH POEM

Death who are you? You took what I loved, and now I'm hurting everyday. 
Families bereave everyday because of you.  Darkness is what you are...
You walk among us everyday, and no one sees you

You bring darkness into our lives by taking our loved ones away from us.
Which Universe do you come from?  I guese you will not answer me.
You leave us with horrendous pain of which no one deserves it.
Oh death, you invite yourself into our lives...

You take what you want and leave without warning.
What I am without the ones you take away from me; I ask?
Death, you show no shame and spare us no messy...
There are whys and buts questions that shall not be answered hopefully by you

I could tell you to go...but you're not going to listen.
A riper, shadow, despair and agony to all.
You belong to no one but all families.

Writer: Nelly Portia

*Is hard I know.  Tell them how much you love them...one life and one opportunity.  

SPORTS UPDATES...

Motor GP: Mercedes Cruising

In Sao Paulo, Brazilian Grand Prix.  Germany's Nico Rosberg won the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday to end teammate Lewis Hamilton's run of five successive victories and cut the Britain's championship lead to 17 points with one race remaining.

The final race will be at Abu Dhabi on November 23. A showdown between the two, who will reign supreme...#thelastrace.



Football

AFCON 2015 NO BACK-UP PLAN- CAF reiterate that the tournament will go ahead in January despite Ebola crisis. While Morocco banned from hosting CAF's tournaments, the federation to announce new hosts on Friday 14.

Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates to be played on December 6 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

Legends Match between Orlando Pirates Manchester United will be played this weekend.  The match is show-casing the 90's players from both teams.  In remembrance,the legends match to honour Goalkeeper and Bafana-Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.  And Mark Fish will attend the match after a heart attack scare.  Kick Off start at 15:00pm at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.  Tickets on sale for only R40.00.

Golf:  Bubba Watson won HSBC Title 

On Sunday 9, SA Golfer Tim Clark lost in a playoff to American Bubba Watson at the HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Course in Shanghai, China.  Clark's biggest win was The Player Championship in 2010, which was also his first PGA Tour win.

Cricket 

A countdown to the ICC 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Umpire Communications to be aired on important decisions.

Viewers and fans will be able to hear the consultations between the on-field and television umpires
during the one-day international series between Australia and South Africa.

The match starts at 04:45 am SA time, 1st ODI in Perth Live on S2 channel.

Nelly Portia.

MISCONCEPTIONS AND HEADLINES

Today marks four years since Anni Dewani was murdered.  The Dewani's family to conduct a ceremony of remembrance to mark 4 years anniversary of her death.  It will take place in Gugulethu township near Cape Town at 16:00pm.  Annin Ninna Dewani was a Swedish women of Indian origin. She was kidnapped and murdered while on honeymoon in South Africa on 13 November 2010.

Anni Dewani

Yesterday in court a footage revealed showing suspect and husband Shrien and Anni Dewani on CCTV hours before she was murdered.

Court resumes tomorrow..

NEWS: Bodies of 81 South Africans who died in Synagogue Church of All Nation in Nigeria will be repatriated this weekend.  Last month 25 of those injured were reunited with their loved ones.  

Meanwhile, SA government thanked the families for being patient and says the agony is now over.

'Black Widow' killed in UKRAINE

Samantha Lewthwaite, 30, has been killed by snaper in Ukraine.  The most wanted terrorists by Interpol, Kenya and Britain.  The 30 year-old gave birth to a baby girl at a luxury clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa.  She was accompanied by Abdi Wahid al-Shabaab terrorist, and both used false names.  Lewthwaite was involve in many syndicates, including the Kenya Mall Attack in 2013 and Britain's suicide bombers.  She traveled to the country in 2008-2010. 

This week: Zambians Bid farewell to their president.  

Zambia President Michael Sata was laid to rest.  Sata died age 77 in UK hospital last month after receiving treatment for undisclosed illness.  His death came days after Zambia celebrated the 50th anniversary of independence from UK.

State funeral of Zambia President Michael Sata

A decisive leader after former president Kenneth Kaunda following independence in 1964.

Cosatu's long-term relationship with Numsa ended.

The aftermath of Numsa expulsion on Saturday 8.  Cosatu expelled Numsa from its affiliation lost by 33-24 votes.   Name calling such as EBOLA, labeled at Cosatu president S'dumo Dlamini had shown division among union members and lost trust to their representatives.  At the centre of this war-zone, ANC is blamed for Numsa's expulsion.

Dlamini and Vavi

While secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi is cornered, and excludes himself from chaotic movement made by his union.   Dlamini said they are working hard for unity within divided federation following Numsa's expulsion at the weekend.  ''We refuse to allow the letter to deviate the message that Cosatu has expelled Numsa from the federation,'' said Dlamini when asked about Vavi's open letter.  Vavi wrote to Dlamini saying he would not defend Numsa's expulsion and that it could destroy Cosatu.

Nelly Portia

WARNING_CYBER BULLYING

'Bullying has always been around' Crazy world and crazy people living in it; they're the ones who create chaos and bring misery into other people's lives.  Social media turns soar because of incompetent people who lacks social skills.  Hate tweets, angry emails, insults and racial remarks on facebook, whatsapp stalkers and all sites of online media.

Notorious people, teenagers, adults all forms are bullied on social networking media.  Mean and threatening words lead to shameful,stress and suicidal journey particularly teenagers.  Take action, SAY NO TO CYBER BULLYING .

Things I know about bullies: Sufferers of communication and social interact skills.  Hypocrites, hateful, paranoiacs, anger management dialects, very malicious, vulnerable, vulgar, senseless, lack reasoning capacity, insane and idiots.  Annoying as it is I can go on...it's endless.   ''Bunch of losers, who lacks discipline, self-respect and disconnected to the real world. 


Don't bark the wrong tree, you'll meet your match.  Get a LIFE and stop harassing people.
You know yourselves...think for a second who you might be hurting when you starting with your barbaric games.   A life might be lost, and it's irreversible.  Seriously get help and life of yours only...*

Nelly Portia.

DURING SLEEPLESS NIGHTS...

Love Is?

Nelly Portia.

BEST SELLER ACROSS AFRICA DIES.

Acclaimed Author, Motivational speaker and Preacher Dr Myels Munroe died in a plane crash on Sunday.  Munroe was travelling in a private jet with his wife, their nine year-old daughter and six passengers when the plane crash at he Grand Bahama Ship Yard.

Dr Myles Munroe

The plane struck a construction crane while landing. Munroe was the Founder and President of Bahamas Faith Ministries International and Myles Munroe International.  His wife, Ruth Munroe was the co-pastor in the BFMI church.  The couple had two children together.  Dr Munroe was known for teaching, and preaching the gospel of Christ.

Myles and Ruth Munroe

The crash occurred as people were gathering in the Grand Bahama for Dr Munroe's 2014 Leadership Forum which started on November 10. _reports by forbes.com.

Nelly Portia

WHO YOU ARE?

'The glow of inspiration warms us; it is a holy rapture '- Ovid

REHAB TIME

Never limit yourelf, we live in a limetless world with endless possibilities.  Never say you can't and never give up.  It's amazing how one's attitude about something can change with a different perspective'- Barbara Johnson...enjoy the following message.

'The glow of inspiration warms us'- Ovid

You are beautiful, unique and special.

Nelly Portia.

FROM ME TO YOU...MOMENTS.

Something Special*

The Epistle of Paul: The  Apostle to the Romans.
[Chapter 1-verse 2 to 9] As follows...

Paul, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle of the Gospel of God.  Which he promised before through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures. concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh.

Light House

...And declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.  Through him, we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for his name.  Among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ.  To all who in Rome beloved of God called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.  For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the Gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.

To you all_ Be blessed, indeed they are words of wisdom.  

RUGBY STAR IS NO MORE.

RUGBY: Tributes are polling in for Former Provincial and Springbok player Tinus Linee who died age 45 after suffering from Motor Neuron disease. {MND}.  He died peacefully at his home on November 3. Linee was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in April 2013.  

Tinus Linee

Tinus Linee made his bebute for the Western Province in 1992 and played 112 matches at centre for the province until his retirement in 2011.  At the age 23, he made debut to the Springbok squad on their tour to Australia.  A tour match against the Victoria  national rugby union team in Melbourne on July 21, 1993.   Best career featured, played 9 games for the Springboks between 1993 and 1994, but never capped in a Test.  

He was honoured with some Western Province team-mates at the half time during Super Rugby match between Stormers and Reds at Newlands on May 25, 2013. 'I am sadden to hear of Linee's death in the early hours of the morning', Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula. 

Tinus Linee and Joost van der Westhuizen

On Tuesday 4, President Jacob Zuma conveyed condolence message to Linee's family and friends. ''We wish to convey, on behalf of government and entire rugby loving nation of South Africa our deepest condolence to the family and friends of Mr Linee, the Springbok and the entire rugby fraternity'', he said.   While former rugby player Joost van der Westhuizen who is also battling with motor neuron disease posted a tweet on social media.

 #RIP Linee is survived by his wife Diana, two sons and a daughter.  

Sources: Sport 24_Sports News

Nelly Portia

NEW JUDGE...NEW COURT, BUT SAME CHEERLEADERS.

BREAKING NEWS : The National Prosecuting Authority seek justice...

NPA will appeal conviction and sentence of Oscar Pistorius.  Prosecutors are questioning whether the court correctly applied the principle of Dolus Eventualis.  On 12 September the preceding Judge Thokozile Masipa found Pistorius guilty of Culpable Homicide not Murder.  
''Some witnesses got facts wrong and unreliable'', said Judge Masipa.

Judge Thokozile Masipa

Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison for Culpable Homicide after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.  He's currently serving his sentence at Kgosi Mampuru II prison in Pretoria. Furious as it is, the athlete could be released after 10 months, with 3 years suspended sentence on separate gun charge. Therefore, the NPA accuse  judge Masipa of over-emphasizing Pistorius personal circumstance.

Updates; date granted yesterday in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

_ Appeal case date 9 December 2014.

Nelly Portia.     

News Rap: PATRICE MOTSEPE'

News Rap: O Captain, My Captain!: Senzo's Death leaves Football Fraternity in shock.  Billionaire and mining mogul Patrice Motsepe will donate R1 million to Senzo Meyiwa's family.  Sources close to the situation tipped off the New Age newspaper about the businessman's plan.

Patrice Motsepe

He will donate the money on behalf of Motsepe Foundation.  Meanwhile, a clearer picture of what happened to the night Meyiwa was killed has started'- says Police. More arrest are eminent; added Police. One suspect arrested and charged last week Thursday.  Zamukuhle Mbatha,25, appeared briefly in Boksburg court on Friday 31.  Police Investigators are silent about furthermore details.

Updates 11 November 2014; Mbatha appeared briefly today at the Boksburg Magistrate Court. The case against him was withdrawn due to enough evidence presented in court.

Nelly Portia.

AFCON 2015 WILL NOT BE POSTPONED'

Decision time; what will it be for Morocco?  CAF says any country can replace Morocco if  it decline to host African Cup of Nation, but must do so on the dates scheduled.  Morocco told they have until 8 November to say whether they want the competition.  The host nation fears Ebola.  So is South Africa, including other nations.

Questions where raised regarding Ebola virus, but Fifa and CAF persist all is in control.  'The requirement has been made to all National Association of CAF to comply with health protocols prescribed by WHO'-  Really??? 

Updates 11 November 2014: Morocco said NO.  They won't be able to host African Cup of Nation 2015 because of high mortal death caused by EBOLA in Africa.  Meanwhile, CAF is running out of options with no back-up plan.

Nelly Portia

News Rap: FALLEN HEROES LAID TO REST

News Rap: FALLEN HEROES REMEMBERED:  Mbulaeni 'Silver Bullet' Mulauzi, Phindile 'Zulu Girl' Mwalase and Senzo Okpara JNR' Meyiwa. 'Our strength is in our diversity; Ubuntu...Humanity', said Sports minister Fikile Mbalula. 

Rail agency Prasa has provided transport to various sporting quotes to the fans who were attending the funerals of the trio.  The three were laid to rest over the weekend.  Both Mulauzi and Meyiwa's funeral got media coverage and government support.  Meanwhile, the Mwalase's funeral didn't get a coverage plus support from the government so to speak.  Female Boxing Federation and female sport in South Africa is calling Sports and Recreation departments support and acknowledgement.


Mwalase was born in Ladysmith in  Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.  She began boxing career in 2007..lost 3 matches, won 1.  Phindile died on October 25 after been in coma over week in Kalafong hospital.  She was also buried in Durban on Saturday.  

Nelly Portia.

News Rap: O Captain, My Captain! The Final Farewell.

News Rap: O Captain, My Captain!: Senzo's Death leaves Football Fraternity in shock' At the pick of his performance... now he's no more.  Son of UMlazi township, son of the nation... hero of a sporting nation.  'The 27 year-old had a twin brother who died from a swimming accident'.

''Youth of SA go-out and be inspired by Meyiwa's deeds'', said Mbalula Sports Minister.  Captain, my captain was laid to rest on Saturday, November 1 at the Chesterville cemetery in Durban.

Government, sport officials and fans were in attendance at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.  Singing sensation Rebecca Malope sang a bracing and emotional song biding farewell to the footballer. Tributes were said by the provincial government, fellowships, family member and Premier  of KZN Senzo Mchunu.  Teammates, Orlando Pirates players sang his favourite songs.  Mourners cheered, sang, exulted, cried and celebrated  his life by saying their last goodbye to the captain.

Meyiwa leaves behind, parent, three sisters, one brother, wife and three children.

By: Nelly Portia

News Rap:UPDATE...Diepsloot Child Rapist and Killer.

News Rap: THE MALI'S HOME TURNED INTO POLITICAL BATTLEFIELD!.Diepsloot child rapist and killer Ntokozo Hadebe handed  nine life sentences(240) years plus fifteen years imprisonment.  The 29 years-old raped and murdered three toddlers in Diepsloot informal settlement in September 2013.

'INSANE' Ntokozo Hadebe in court

Diepsloot Protesters

'Arrogant, remorseless and insanity'- that's how the State viewed  Hadebe's 12 charges a week ago in the North Gauteng Court.   He was found guilty of kidnapping, raping and murdering three toddlers Anelisa Mkhonto, Yonalisa and Zandile Mali.  Meanwhile in court Hadebe played insanity, and blaming game hoping for a lenient sentence.



On October 29th, the word F*** BOMB word was heard in court after judge sentenced the perpetrator. He swears at the judge after being sentenced.  He cared less and showed no remorse...left scares; pain to the families of  three toddlers and the Diepsloot community.  I say, Justice served..

By Nelly Portia.

FALLEN HEROES REMEMBERED

Sports stars and fans gathered in Johannesburg yesterday to pay tribute to the athletes.  Mbulaeni 'Silver Bullet' Mulauzi, Phindile Mwelase 'Zulu Girl' and Senzo Meyiwa's joint memorial service was held at the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg.

Framed pictures of Meyiwa, Mwalase and Mulaudzi

The sports heroes and heroine died in different circumstance this past weekend, and the dates were like orchestrated,  Mulaudzi died in a car accident on Friday 24 on his way to the Athletes meeting in Mpumalanga.  Female professional boxer Phindile Mwelase died on Saturday 25 after been in coma over a week in Kalafong hospital, Pretoria.  Goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa died on Sunday 27 after been shot by intruders in Vosloorus, Johannesburg.

The three athletes memorial service brought supporters, families and colleagues into tears.  Their lives were celebrated and rejoiced; speaker after speaker's words of wisdom entail to describe the unique character of each athlete.  Hailed and embraced, Bafana-Bafana coach Ephraim Mashaba's words of comfort came from the bible verse of Isaiah 41 verse 10.  ''When I die one day, you are all invited'', said Boks captain Jean De Villiers.  I would like to say to the families of the 3 fallen heroes... may God bless you; may their soul rest in peace', added De Villiers expressed words of condolence to the families.

''Senzo the gentleman, polite, patient, humble and resilient'', says Frank Chakane Orlando Pirates representative.  Whereas SAFA{South African Football Association} urges South Africans to hand in their guns which will be melted to build Meyiwa's statue.  President Danny Jordaan appealed to the nation to hand their guns at SAFA house, furthermore details will be announce next week Tuesday.

Phidile's death came as a shock to the boxing federation.  Started her career in boxing after living the construction job.  She was described as passionate, hard worker and dedicated person.  They appealed to the Sports and Recreation minister to dwell more into boxing, assist with media platforms and to cater women in boxing.  'Not much is said about women boxing in South Africa', said the boxing representative.  Athlete Mulaudzi a runner, who won the Gold medal and became the first South African to be ranked number 1 in the world, won 800m silver medal in 2009.

Today, memorial services continues in separates venues for the Mulauzi and Meyiwas.  The Mulaudzi's service is held in his home town Limpompo and Meyiwa in Durban.  The Funeral service will be tomorrow in Durban(Mwalase and Meyiwa) and Mulaudzi in Venda.

Nelly Portia

O Captain, My Captain!

Senzo's Death leaves Football Fraternity in shock'  Gone Too Soon...

Senzo Meyiwa

The Nation mourns a tragic death of Orlando Pirate and Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Robert Meyiwa.  The 27-year-old died on Sunday in robbery attempt while trying to protect singer and actress girlfriend Kelly Khumalo.  Meyiwa was shot by the intruders in Vosloorus at Khumalos's home.

''He suffered a single gun shot through the chest'', said Police.  The footballer was declared dead on the arrival at the hospital , the police added.  On Monday 27, at Pirates press conference Meyiwa was described as a kind person, a good leader and patient young man.   He had tenacity and perseverance which brought the team together.  ''Senzo was a team player, he carried the team through the heart of it'', coach Shakes Mashaba. Senzo was not only a captain, he was also a peace maker in a team, added emotional Mashaba.

Pirates Chairman Irvan Khoza, said Meyiwa's legacy should be embraced.  ''This is a national tragedy, As a parent I know the pain of losing one of your own'', said Kaizer Motaung Snr.

Meanwhile, the derby between Chiefs and Pirates is postponed due to Meyiwa's death.  The team retire the number 1 jersey in memory of Meyiwa.  While, the reward for an arrest  in the murder of Meyiwa has been increased to R250 000 from the original amount of R150 000.

Meyiwa's Career

Celebration, Senzo and Teammates

He captained South Africa in their last four matches in Afrivca Nations Cup Qualifiers without conceding a goal and played on Saturday when his club advanced to the semi-finals of the South African League Cup( Telkom Knock-Out).  Born in 1987 in UMlazi, Durban.  Started his youth career in London Cosmos and Orlando Pirates.  73 Appearance at Orlando Pirates and 6 at  South Africa national squad.

The funeral will take place on Saturday in UMlazi in Durban.

Nelly Portia.

FASHION GURU DIES

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IN BRIEF...the world bid farewell to the fashion guru'

The much-loved Iconic fashion designer Oscar DE LA RENTA died yesterday, aged 82.   He was born in the Dominic Republic in 1932.  Le Renta launched his own fashion labels in 1965, where his signature began to attract clients particular well-known people. 

Oscar DE LA RENTA

He dressed every first lady since Jacqueline Kennedy to Mitchell Obama.  In 1997, Hillary Clinton wore his design at Inaugural Ball.  Laura Bush worn La Renta's design at 2005 Inaugural Ball.  Recently, Amal Clooney- George Clooney's wife wore his design at her wedding.  From bridal gowns to red-carpet, he excelled. 
He successfully dressed celebrities in many functions, and his work speaks for itself

Pres.Obama and his wife.

                                                

Art of Glamorous Work




   

Bridal Gown

By Nelly Portia

AGGRAVATING AND SENTENCING OF OSCAR PISTORIUS

Judge Masipa and her assessors 

Seven months of trial and tribulations ended yesterday at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.  Athlete sentenced to 5 years imprisonment and 3 years suspended sentence on separate gun charges for 5 years. Gerrie Nel, State Adv. played all well for what was worth...''the could be nothing else as a parent sitting at home to hear that your child died a violent death'', said Nel.

Ubuntu and restoration came out to play when the Defence side appealed to judge Thokozile Masipa's sympathy during the argument of mitigation.  Whereas, the State failed to prove the intention to kill against the accuse, but manage to use Kim Martins(deceased cousin) as Reeva's voice.  The court, people at the gallery and viewers abroad were given a glimpse of Reeva's Life(upbringing, childhood and journey to stardom) for the first time since the trial started.

Oscar Pistorius

''The present case is so serious that a suspended sentence would not be appropriate in my view'', said judge Masipa.  

On September 12, judge Masipa found Pistorius guilty of Culpable Homicide. Yesterday, the twenty-seven year old will serve his sentence at Kgosi Mampuru II prison in Pretoria.  ''The sentences to run concurrently'', added Masipa Though it's a 5 year maximum sentencing, Pistorius could be out after serving just 10 months in prison.

Arnold Pistorius(Oscar's uncle)says family accepts sentence.  While the Steenkamp is satisfied with the sentencing.  Meanwhile, the National Prosecuting Authority[NPA]may appeal the case within 14 working days.  And the IPC(International Paralympic Committee) banned Pistorius for 5 years from competing in the Olympic Games.  He will be able to compete in 2020 Olympics.

Nelly Portia

GENERATIONS_

''Every generation enjoy the use of vast hoard bequeathed to it by anti-quality, and transmits that hoard; augmented by fresh acquisition to future ages''- Unknown Author-







Really, it's a sad note to some and a relieve to others.  The most loved popular TV series in South Africa ended yesterday, after months of trying to bring back the actors on the set.  Who could have thought...20 years into democracy ends Generations!

The striking cast members and the legal team -26 August 2014

The soapie will be off air for two months until December to allow more episode to be recorded. Generations is revamping itself allegedly due to the dismissal of 16 actors.  Auditions open for talented people with acting careers.  Certainly it will never be the same....

By: Nelly Portia

THE LIGHTNING STRUCK AGAIN...!

Sickening, from Grass-eating to drinking petrol'.  How odd is that, or maybe it's devious even insanity.  A Ga-Rankuwa Pastor has done it again, and his motive remain mysterious.  The question is, why do people keep on following, or believe in delusional assumptions.

Pastor. Lesego Daniel

Pastor Lesogo Daniel of Rabboni Centre Ministries in Ga-Rankuwa north of Pretoria, infamously encouraged his congregation to drink petrol.  The video went viral on YouTube yesterday, whereby church members were seen outpouring and clamoring desperately drinking petrol as the pastor preaches and encourages them.  ''The level of the anointing is not the same.  If you cannot turn water into wine, please do not try this '', the church warns.

Earlier this year, Daniel drew attention of international media when he commanded his congregation to eat grass.  So they did, now the congregation must drink petrol.

petrol drinkers-congregation

Members of the church exclaim how 'sweet' and 'nice' it taste, compared it to Iron Brew and Pineapple drinks.  They even begged for more, ''please give us some more''.

EFFECTS : It left many followers vomiting and with tummy pains.

sources: eNCA.com and ECR.co.za

Nelly Portia.