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US Navy Shooting

13 people killed on shooting at a Naval Base Washington DC.  A gunmen is among the 13 people killed on Navy Yard.   Aaron Alexis, 34, who was discharged from the Navy in 2011 and had been involved in a previous shooting incident involving a neighbor in Texas.  The FBI confirmed this on Monday at the Washington Navy Yard.

                                                                 Aaron Alexis

The FBI are asking for the public's assistance with any informatiion regarding Aaron Alexis.
Alexis had been in the Navy as a full-time reservist from May 2007 to January 2011.  Apparently, FIB says Washington DC gunman Aaron Alexis had legitimate access to naval facility and used a 'valid' pass.  No apparent motive for shooting, except that of anger management issues surrounding the perpetrator.  The Navy Yard shooter had an "AR15" shotgun he carried with him everywhere he goes.

The family of the alleged shooter Aaron Alexis apologizes for "inconvenience" of losing a loved one!

Sources by CNN and BBC Network channels.

Rugby

Red Card Overturned:  The red card  Springbok Hooker Bismarck Du Plessis received against New Zealand on Saturday 14, has been resounded by the SANZAR judicial officer Terry.  SARU [South Africa Rugby Union] wants IRB [ International Rugby Board] to explain how referee Romain Poite was allowed to take charge of the test match against New Zealand.

                                                               Bismarck Du Plessis

Du Plessis said he bears no grudges against referee Romain Poite for sending him off against the New Zealand..  Despite all that, Bismarck knew he was given a yellow card for reckless attack but went on played a reckless game.  IRB admit that it was a mistake for sending Du Plessis off and apologies.  It is not the first time surely the last, referee are biased towards South African sports players.  Rugby and Football seemed to be at the helm of this...  The match ended New Zealand  29-15 South Africa  and Australia won with an inch 14-13 against Agerntina.

Admitting is the right thing to do.  The Boks were not at their A-GAME, they were lacking speed and fail to keep the momentum going.  The World Champions New Zealand on the other side were quick, well balanced with 15 man on the field and kept the momentum going.

Championship Log Table:  New Zealand 18 points
                                         South Africa   14 points
                                         Australia          4 points
                                         Argentina         2 points

IRB World Rankings:  Top 5

1. New Zealand 92.07
2. South Africa   88.51
3. England          85.76
4. Australia         83.67
5. France            81.59

Football

South Africa Football player Kagisho Dikgacoi and Crystal Palace midfielder was given a red at the IPL match against Manchester United.  Dikgacoi said the Club is looking  to appeal his red card.   There goes a foul play again and the referee was biased on this match too.  A penalty was given due to? If you have watched the match between the two side Young fell on his own, Dikgacoi did not tramp him at all.  Manchester United Club said they will also look into the matter.

Red Card must be overturned here, Young needed a goal for his team nothing else.  Apology should be sent to Crystal Palace FA and  Dikgacoi.  "He became a victim of circumstances".

Try and Fail, but don't Fail to Try.

"Success is better than sweet"  It's a great feeling to see a Nation unite beyond sports, but we are not there yet.

South African Football squad, Bafana Bafana disappointed after not qualifying to FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil.   In 2010, South Africa became the first nation to host FIFA World Cup.  We hosted the 19th FIFA World Cup in June and July 2010.  Automatically, South Africa had a position in the World Cup as host therefore did not need a qualify to participate in the qualifying process as this double up a qualification for the African Cup of Nation in 2013.

We also hosted the FIFA Confederation Cup in 2009.  Back  in 1996, South African Football squad won the African Cup of Nation hosted at home with the likes of Mark Fish, Phil Masinga, Doctor Khumalo to mention few.  Those are the legends of  Bafana squad, played football with passion and determination to score goals.   They all had one dream to make the squad a successful.  Desire to play for the Nation, each of them brought an A-game to the team and were proud as well.
South Africa Football Association has been struggling for decates, whenever a team loos is coach's falt.  Gordon Igesund took over Pitso Mosimane after Bafana Bafana made an early exit in the World Cup tournament in 2010.  Igesund has improved the squad tremendously, even though they fail to score goals but there is a change.  His first victory was in 2012, an International Friendly against Mozambique at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit  and Bafana won 2-0.

Every generation has its own ambition in life, sometimes to learn from the elder can help in building a great team.  Communication and team work assist in various forms and one is able to excel tremendously.  The recent squad keep on making mistakes and fail to produce goals. "Forward is were we go not backwards" it's different with Bafana Bafana, backwards is were they keep on going.

On Saturday 07, South Africa won a match against Botswana 4-1 score but it was too late to secure a spot for 2014 World Cup in Brazil.  They were drawn into Group A along Botswana, Central Africa Republic and Ethiopia.   Ethiopia top up the log table in Group A and South African came second.

The question is, will they ever qualify to the FIFA World Cup?

Cricket

Cricket South Africa held awards ceremony on September 10, 2013.  Hashim Amla joined Ntini and Kallis to win major trophies.  The number one batsman in the World won Cricketer of the Year, Test Cricketer of the Year, Fans Player of the Year and 'So Good' Award -Treble Test Century.
Team mates Kallis  won one trophy for Delivery of the Year and Dale Steyn the number one bowler in the World also went home with a single trophy, T-20 International Cricketer of The Year.

Captain my Captain, AB de Villiers stole two awards for ODI Cricketer of the Year and Player's Player of the year.  Congrats to all the winners, those who didn't win next time! Still on the awards new, Jacques Kallis is a missing link in South Africa squad.  During the ICC Champions Trophy he was unavaliable due to personal reasons.  Recent updates about him is that he will be available for the upcoming matches.

I don't think there is any concern.  He has been the rock of the team for the past 15 years.  We all know what to expect.  Maybe he is saving runs for the big games.  He is an excellent player and will come good.  -Hashim Amla on Jacques Kallis's lack of runs at the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011.  
Big match SAvsInd...who will rise?  The India tour to South Africa is still inbalance.  Will keep you updated.

Formar Proteas coach Gary Kirsten has transformed the struggling national team.  India was struggling immensely before Kirsten came on board and the national team rise above, became the World Champions under Kirsten.  He has earned the respect of his multi-talented skills.  He is now coaching the Delhi Daredevils for three months and says "is good for his family".   In 2011, Kirsten was appointed the full time head coach of the Proteas.  The Proteas have reached no1 test ranking in the World under Kristen who stepped down in August 2013.  Reason being family matters.

Despite all this he is a superb coach.  Brainy and wise, dedicated to his work.  Any team function around him.

                 
                                                 
                         

The Good News and the Bad

News

The latest up dates: Nelson Mandela.

He was discharged from Medi-Clinic heart hospital in Pretoria, South Africa.  Former State man Nelson Mandela was admitted on the June 04, for occurring lung infection and discharged on the September 01, 2013.  Madiba will continue receiving intensive care at his Houghton home in Johannesburg.  The presidency ask South African people to give Mandela space to recover.

                                                            Nelson  Mandela

Football

South Africa squad Bafana Bafana, disappointed the nation once again.   This come after not qualifying for the Football World Cup 2014 in Brazil.  On Saturday 07, a match against Botswana nearly gave us hope... apparently Ethiopia came first to top up the log table, 4-1 score that's how it ended.   Hopeless,  far to reach the element of freedom.   On Wednesday 11, they fail again to produce, International Friendly match against Zimbabwe at Orlando Stadium Soweto, South Africa and 2-1 score.  Few supporters came out to support them and did not play a well structured match, they lacked team work and communication.  It seemed like they have no interest at all, focus and consistency... all hope is gone.







Sports 

Football:  Real Deal for Real Madrid.  On Monday 01, window transfer process closed and  football fanatic are waiting to see who's gamble payed off.  Gareth Frank Bale, 24, became the most expensive transfer by passing new teammate Christiano Ronaldo.  Bale, former Tottenham HotSpur midfielder was sold  for 85.3 billion pounds.  His career began at Southampton, playing at the left back and he then move to Tottenham HotSpur in 2007.

                                                                     Gareth Bale


The big question is, will Bale overcome competition in Madrid?   Will he match Ronaldo's tactics and was the timing correct for him to move abroad?  All this questions will be answered when he settle in.  Prior to move to Spain were expected, but some fans were not happy with his decision.




The footballer best known for his speed and great crossing ability, on September 1, 2013 he was transferred to spanish team Real Madrid.  Tough task ahead of him but he will eventually connect, adapt to his new team.  He was named PFA ''Player of the Year" in 2011 and 2013, and UEFA Team of the Year in 2011.

Arsenal FA gamble as well, finally! Ozil's last minute transfer to Arsenal from Real Madrid and Kaka went back to his former club AC Milan from Real Madrid too.

Tennis

Historic moment: Lucas Sithole, 26, made South Africa proud in USA.  He became the first African to win a Grand Slam.  He won US Grand Slam Single Wheelchair tennis tittle he defeated World number 1 David Wagner in New York and became the Quad Champion.  Sithole is number two in the ATP quads  Rankings after defeating his opponent who's number one in the ATP quads World rankings.

Lets have a conversation about it_Freedom is the ability to choose your own goals with wisdom, And then act decisively to pursue them, Without being shackled by the dictates of the others or your own weaknesses -Avrahm Greenbau

Where are we as the nation? To be honest things are not great as we hoped after a democratic government.  After 1994, elections we became a unit  and the pretenders as well... everyone was on board, except one thing!  The forgotten heroes,  soldiers and noble man remained where they were before, didn't pick up the pieces broken by enemies.  They have never regained a concession withheld by the former government.

When all is sad and done, no one wants to take a blame.  Who benefited mostly? Why are we not functioning as the society especially a country, where is that one unit nation?  "Let freedom rain" Lets talk about it, various problems; ranging from politics to child paedophiles.

Food For Thought
The winner is always part of the answer
The loser is always part of the problem
The winner always has a program
The loser has an excuse
The winner says: 'Let me do it for you'! 
The loser says: 'It's not my job'
The winner sees an answer for every problem
The loser sees a problem for every answer
The winner sees a green near every green
The loser sees two sand traps near every green
The winner says: ''It may be difficult, but it is possible"
The loser says: "It may be possible, but it's too difficult"

Few months back, The Film and Publication Board were in feud with the "Good Reporter" film about the depicts of child child pornography.  The film makers ague that their story line does not portray  and inflict any sexual harm to the children, it's about reality.  This things are happening under our watch and should be shared, shown and allow the audience to comment.  By doing this we will be able to engage everyone and attend those problems we have as a nation.

The ban was lifted, the Film and Publication Board lost an appeal again.  Irritating enough, the board viewed the film for only 28 minutes whereas the film is about 104 minutes.  Early conclusions were made at the Durban International Film Festival ceremony  "Of Good Report" film.  Questions were raised about pornographic materials, it seemed as if it is a no talking zone.  Sex is still a taboo to South Africans, various platforms given to us, but we don't make use of them.

"I have a responsibility for every single person who watches my film that even if I shake their very cora, I must not violate them", said Jahmil X.T. Qubeka, film director.  The film is about a sixteen year-old schoolgirl Nolitha, their character names and Park Sithole, a schoolteacher.  They get involve sexually, and for the first 28 minute sexual encounter the board got offended stating the film as a child pornography.  Shaheda Omar, Teddy Bear Clinic director was fumed as well "It's mimic and children will be exposed to and would want to experience it, what is shown in this film".

We shy away from the truth, why not talk about it.  Children want to be informed either way they are growing up and issues like this should be tackled.  Child pornography is a criminal offence, child paedophiles are everywhere.  Media has its own positive and negative scenarios,but there are educational as well which assist and kids benefit from those channels.  We must not argue about minor things.

Sexism and sexiest behaviour: Another big problem we face as South Africans.  On Lindiwe Sisulu, she is an Ambassador for South Africa in Zimbabwe for SADC [ a member of facilitation team]. This comes after she commented about Zimbabwe's Government, therefore presidency and Zuma distanced themselves from Robert Mugabe's comment.  Instead of standing up for her and support her from the sittuation they distance themselves.  That was sexiest mentality, nothing was said to protect Zulu.  "Idiotic street women", said Robert Mugabe Zimbabwe President.

Who can forget SADTU hang an underwear in discripting Angie Motshega Minister of Education?  It was justice disperative towards women, disrespectful, disgusing and distasteful as well.  Who are this men, what kind of role are they playing towards young men in South Africa and what kind of  legacy they would want to leave?  Messiful one, boys must be taught to respect  women not insult and humiliate them at home even publicly.  Morals and selfworth could benefit future men.
    

'The country is judged by how it treats it's women'.  Fathers of tomorrow, leaders of tomorrow, generation-X... we are far from reaching inequality.   Sexiest mentality destroy trust between men and women, Sisulu was insulted as a woman and ANC [African National Congress] distance themselves instead of protecting her, one of their cadre.  A major role should have been played by the presidency to prevent such things to occur in future.

 Last month in Gauteng, six child paedophiles were arrested.  In raids, police seize porn material and amongst those are former headmaster, lawyer and teacher.  Respected people in our society behave like this!  Sleep with one eye open... no one to be trusted. "We are in this together"  as we celebrate Heritage month on the 24 September.

The Latest Up Dates:Breach of Code of Conduct....Prominent People

"We learn from observation not by experience" .  Some may argue that of course, we learn from experience.  Mistakes are made, we learn from them and others not keen to learn... keep on repeating the same mistakes.  Often ask for forgiveness, then forgiven. 

"I want to say to this house I gave the best I could to do my job and I made a mistake, I want to apologies", said Dina Pule former communication minister.

Those brief words were said after she was reprimanded by Parliament yesterday.  Pule, is suspended from Parliament for 15 days and one month salary docked, following the scandal involving her boyfriend Phosane Mngqibisa.  Pule, denied under oath Mngqibisa was her lover and that the her Department paid for his travel, saying he was a comrade and friend,despite being  name as her spouse for a 2009 trip to Mexico when she was deputy communication minister.    

Will Police Services and NPA [National Prosecuting Authority] and the number one himself [President Zuma] act on Pule's maladministration and misappropriate? Isn't the right way.

Sports

The mysterious Oscar Pistorius updates.  On Monday 29, Pistorius appeared briefly in court for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.  August 29, could have been Steenkamp's 30th birthday.  She was shot four times while locked in the toilet of Pistorius's R4- million home at Silver Woods Country Estate in Pretoria
Witnesses in total are 107, but not all of them will be called when the trial begins.  Trial date is next year March in Pretoria High Court.

Take Responsibility for your own Life: Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful... I am often criticized about my values and believes. I am sadden about what's happening across the World, how it has come to be. The World is a "mess"

"Mother Teresa once said that her most important work is with the dying, because she considers life so precious.  "A life is an achievement and dying is the end of that achievement".  It's when we are pushed to the edge of life that we see life most clearly.  In sharing their lessons, the dying teach us much about the preciousness of life itself.  In them we discover the her, that part that transcends all we have been through and delivers us to all we are capable of doing and being.  Not just being alive, but feeling alive".

Indeed, Mother Teresa.  The World is a "mess", was it like this before? Very critic of me to say so... Yet truth to what it seems to be.  Times have change, we have moved to the new generation as know by others 21st Century.
Is this how our society looks like? I was watching One Day Leader show on SABC1 [South African Broadcasting Cooperation] few months back, the episode of Teen Pregnancy.  When a 19 year-old girl with three kids was asked  why pregnant at such a young age? She the replied by saying, no playgrounds and libraries to keep 'us' [teenagers] busy in our Prov ince!!!

The palce she stays at is rural in the North West Province.  There are no facilities to accomedate the youth, such as Libraries, playgrounds, youth programs [art & culture] to keep them busy after school and on weekends.  The provincial area is not sustained.  Yet, It does not give way to such behaviour.  Teen pregnancy is one of the major problems in our country and girls are ones targeted, whereas boys are single out of their equal responsibility.   Boys must behold accountable and not forgetting perpetrators who impregnate young girls, older men known as "Sugar Daddies".

The Department of Sport and Recreational Facility in North West has put blame at the parents.  "Parents don't talk to their children about the consequences of sex, no advisory is given to them in their homes and schools, we mus not be held fully accountable for the problem", they said.  There are two sides of the story, when a Mother of 19 year-old was asked she said, I have tried  my best to talk to my daughter about sex  and failed immensely and on the other hand I blame the Department of Sports and Recreational Facility", she said. Both parties are blaming one another, instead of working together  in order to solve this problem.

Speaking of which, Durban International Film Festival held is annual ceremony last week, 'The Good Report' film was banned due to the misunderstanding between the context and the message verses that of free speech.  It is arguably that the film depicts Child Pornography, children will be exposed to the material and would want to experience it.  The Good Report is about a sixteen year-old character girl who gets involve with her school Teacher.  There are sex scenes between the teacher and 16 year-old, where it all raise eyebrows when viewed thereafter consequences arise.

"The film tackles issues that needs to be seen.  This things are happening, we need to debate the merit of the film", said Professor Anthony Haber on Radio 702.  "We don't want to pretend that such things don't exist for example murder, rape, drugs and so on... happens under 'our' watch in the society we live", he continued.
While on the issue of teenagers, study revealed-conducted by the Department of Social Development shown that teenagers don't like using condoms.  They prefer branded ones but can't afford them, reason being those condoms provide by the Government is not trusted by many.

What an excuse! It equals a high rate of  HIV&AIDS amongst the youth.  "Foundation laid for us while we were children is inherited in us.  Charity begins at home, good foundation speaks for itself and brings the best future", says Dr Eve[the usual sex therapist/expect on Redi Thlabi's show] on Radio 702.  Why blame the Government?  "People are deliberately not using condoms because they want to have fun, others  want to prove a point based on cultural merits whereby men want to prove that of their manhood by impregnating women", she said.

Would like to hear from you, comments welcome and opinions as well.

Bolt's Story: The beloved Dog

"It is not the presence of someone that brings the meaning to life; but It's the way someone touches your heart that gives life a beautiful meaning".

A rainy and cold Saturday morning, where it all began.  Bolt was born on March 15, 2012.  So exciting to have witnessed his birth, yet scary at the same time not knowing how to help Whitey, Bolt's mother.
My sister was still at work that day as I recall very well, my Niece and I patiently waited for her to arrive.  Whitey needed help, but she couldn't trust us because Tebogo, my sister was her master.

An hour-later she arrived and Whitey felt relived... you could have seen her eyes when she vehemently smiled at her.  Bolt grew up to be the beloved dog amongst his puppy brothers and sisters.  The were seven puppies in total and Bolt stood up to be the best, "captured" our eyes amongst the other puppies.  When I say 'captured' our eyes I mean, he was active and easy to be around.

You may ask, Who came up with the name? Me Of course!  The name says a lot itself, he was fast[ ran fast], ate hurriedly; sporty; brave; raw and a good listener.  "Man best friend is a dog"... Precisely because when your dog dies there's an empty void inside you and nothing would ever replace that friendship.  Just like any other death of our loved ones, we move forward with life and keep the memories with us.

He became ill all of a sadden.  The sad moment in the family~` A month later, Bolt died just after celebrating his birthday.                 
                                            

                                           In memory of Bolt #RIP


YOU ARE SOLEMNLY  MISSED.


In Addition:News

Tomorrow is Nelson Rolihlahla Madiba Mandela's Birthday!!! News-Rap would like to wish The Former State man, a speedy recovery, prosperous, peace and harmonious Birthday.
It has been a difficult time to the family,friends and the Nation in large.  As the World watch closely to the ailing State man who's still in the Hospital.  It's now over a month being in the Hospital.  Mandela, who will be turning 95 tomorrow was admitted last month in Medi-Clinic[Heart Hospital], Pretoria. "He still in critical but stable condition, says the Presidency.
                                       

Nelson Mandela was born on the 18 July 1918 in the small village of Mvezo, in the District of Qunu  near Umtata, Transkei (now known as Eastern Cape).  Mandela became involved in the politics while a student at Fort Hare University after he met Oliver Tambo, who became his life-long friend. for more visit www.sahistory.org.za

"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people, I have fought  against White domination, and I have fought against Black domination.  I have cherished the ideal of a democracy and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities.  It is an ideal which I have hoped to live for and achieve.  But if it needs be, It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die" - Nelson Mandela at the opening of the Rivonia Trial defence case on April 20, 1964.

"Where one acts of kindness are plentiful, then the world flourishes and prosper".  -R.A.Schwartz

From us News-Rap we say, HAPPY!!! AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH viva Democracy.
Happy Birthday Mandela 95th! GOD BLESS...