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.

News Rap: NIGERIA CHURCH COLLAPSE

News Rap: NIGERIA CHURCH COLLAPSE: Pastor TB Joshua affectionately known as ''The Prophet'' or The Man of God-''TV Prophet''.  He claims to work miracles, including raising people from the dead and healing the sick, and foreseeing disasters.

TB Joshua

Preacher Joshua to travel to South Africa in the coming weeks to meet the families of the survivors and the bereaved ones.  Joshua told the congregation during his weekly morning service that he will be travelling to SA.  The Synagogue, Church of All Nations- SCOAN in short collapse two weeks ago in Nigeria where scores of people died and others were trapped under the rubble.  About 349 South African citizens visited the church in Lagos at the time of collapse, and 115 people died- reports.

Meanwhile, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan visited the church on Saturday, and promised to investigate the cause of the tragedy.  Today, SA families were reunited with their loved ones who got injured in Nigeria at WaterKloof Air-Force Base, Swartkop in Pretoria.  84 South Africans have died, 25  returning home today, and 62 bodies identified so far.  Those who still need medical attention, were transported to Steve Biko Hospital for further assessment.  SANDF [South Africa National Defence Force] in association with government assisted compatriots by bringing them back home safely to their loved ones.

What a gratitude...overwhelming.

Addition: Westgate Mall Terror Attack marked 1 year commemoration which was held on Saturday 20 in Kenya, and 67 tress were planted in remembrance of those who lost their lives.

SOURCES-  News24

Nelly Portia

REVIEWS_ SPORTS

-In Brief :Sports that made headline over the weekend...

FOOTBALL

''I couldn't imagine playing for another Premier League Club, after 12 years at Chelsea''- Frank  Lampard in 2013 statement.   Who could have thought...time fly, and when you are not happy do something about it.  Lampard did something, and he's now a Manchester City player.

Frank Lampard 

After scoring a goal, Lampard showed no joy,  and denying former club Chelsea a victory.  So I guess,   'An equal opportunity is an equal goal'-


TENNIS 

Li Na Two-time Grand Slam Champion retires from WTA tennis with no regrets.

Li Na

Li Na who reached a career-best ranking of world No.2 on the WTA Tour.  She became the first Asian national to win a Grand Slam singles title at the 2011 French Open, and then claimed her
second major trophy at the Australian Open in January.

Li had four operations on her right knee, which led her to retire on Friday 19.  ''I don't feel sorry or have any regrets about retiring.  When I was making this decision I asked myself, If I retire, will I regret it?  My heart told me I wouldn't because I've done my best''.  I'm very satisfied with my tennis career,'' added the 32-year-old Li on Sunday at the National Tennis Center in Beijing.

Sources- cbcs sports/Tennis

Nelly Portia

CELEBRATION CONTINUES...MTN8 FINALS

'Meet Your Champions'

2014 Champs

 

Chiefs players celebrating

15th time-top eight trophy winners, #MTN8CHAMPIONS at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.   An impressive start for Amakhosi this season 2014/2015.  Will the keep the momentum going, only time can tell. And the young keeper Brilliant Khuzwayo, who lived up to his name.  Brilliant, kept Pirates players from scoring goals brilliantly isn't?

Keeper-Brilliant  KHUZWAYO 

''Khuzwayo is a quality keeper... I heard people say that if he plays, he will be the weak link,'' said Tshepo Masilela  Chiefs Defender.  Chiefs players were in the game, from the moment a whistle blow.    Whereas, Pirates seemed distracted by something.  They were not at their best on Saturday, and failed to impress coach Vladimir Vermezovic ''VV who has signed a three-year contract with the club.  ''I don't think my players are scared of final games, I hope we are going to reach another final very soon, and we'll see'', said Vermezovic.

The goal came after 28 minute when the defender Tefu Mashamaite met a George Maluleka free kick.  The match ended 1-0, no penalties this time around!

Nelly Portia

DEFENDING THE INDEFENSIBLE

Escaping the truth...name calling, mocking in Parliament is no use, and degrading one another is distasteful.  Recently, politicians are getting away with it.  Their explanation is ''we are misquoted by the media''. 

                                                               Pres: Jacob Zuma

Furthermore, ANC delegates vow to protect President Jacob Zuma from opposition parties and object the Nkandla issue being tackle in Parliament.  Question time turns bitter sour, insults and labeling fluctuate everyday in the house.  Meanwhile speaker Baleka Mbete was the subject, on Tuesday 16 as a vote of motion was debated.  Opposition MP's  left the house and ANC MP's were left to vote alone on Mbete's vote of no confidence, as they hold the majority in parliament.  

It's unlikely that she'll step-down.  The majority have spoken, and chaotic moments continues.

Nelly Portia       

NIGERIA CHURCH COLLAPSE

Pastor TB Joshua

'TV Prophet blames agents of evil for fatal church collapse in Lagos'- source.  TB Joshua's church building collapse, and 67 South Africans have died at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in
Nigeria.  The building collapsed during lunch time on Friday 12.




Meanwhile, Pretoria Embassy says about 300 South Africans traveled to Nigeria last week to attend church service in Lagos.   Authorities have not given relatives of the bereaved families tangible information.  ''It has been difficult in getting the news and information.  Our figures are based on information received from family and friends, and the high commission in Nigeria.  It is subject to change as things go on,'' Zuma's spokesperson Mac Maharaj.

                                                     Collapse Pentecostal Church

On Tuesday 16, President Jacob Zuma conveyed a message of condolence to grieving families.   Rescue SA team were given the green light to go assist those who are still trapped in the rubble.  It remains unclear what caused the building to collapse.  Death toll uncertain, with 265 SA survivors, 29 still hospitalized. -reports by SA Commissioner in Nigeria.

Nelly Portia.

     

News Rap: DRAMA CONTINUES ONLY ON NEWS RAP -Part 2

News Rap: DRAMA CONTINUES ONLY ON NEWS RAP: SA Parliament: Zuma vs EFF/Julius Malema "When are you going to pay back our money, pay back our money"-chanting EFF members in Parliament. It all began here...with EFF's chanting.

Just as you thought its over, various ogarnizations accuses Adv Thuli Madonsela of misconduct. MK 'uMkhonto we Sizwe' Military Veterans Association claimed that Madonsela is being used by 'foreing interligence agencies ''CIA'' to tarnish the image of President Zuma and the ANC.

MK's Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Kebby Maphatsoe accuse Madonsela of being a 'CIA spy'. ''We can't allow people to highjack the ANC, we'll fight and defend the African National Congress. In respond Madonsela gave Maphatsoe three days to prove his claim that she is working for the CIA. And to retract his comments and apologies.

So far, Maphatsoe has retracted his comments but still firmly believes Madonsela have a personal motive to attack Zuma.

Nelly Portia

Sources: The New Age and Pretoria News

HEADLINES_ Stories

A MUCH TRAVELED JOURNALIST

The beheading of the second American Journalist Steve Sotloof is 'sickening and unjustified'.  When will this end?   

''A loyal and generous son, brother and grandson'', said Shirley Sotloof- Steven's mother.  

''He's an honourable man and has always tried to help the weak'', she added.

                                                         Steven Joel Sotloof                                     

American Journalist Steve Joel Sotloof ,31, has been beheaded by ISIS terrorists in an unknown location on Tuesday 2.  A nearly three-minute video that purportedly shown his death, whereby he was wearing an orange jumpsuit kneeling down on the ground and the man dressed in black beside him.   

''I am back, Obama'', that's what the man dressed in black said before killing him.  Sotloof  disappeared while reporting near Aleppo after crossing the Syrian border from Turkey.  Both    Foley and Sotloof were beheaded because of U.S. continued airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.


Entertainment News:  Joan Rivers died aged 81.

                                                                     Joan Rivers

Rivers, an American actress, comedian, writer, producer and television host; best known for her stand-up comedy role.  She was co-hosting the E! Celebrity fashion show ''Fashion Police''

''It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers.  She passed peacefully at 1:17 pm surrounded by family and close friends.  My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and the staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for amazing care they provided for my mother''- Melissa Rivers, Joan's  daughter.

Nelly Portia.