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.