BACK-TO-BACK RUGBY WORLD CUP

Check out @WWOS9's Tweet: https://twitter.com/WWOS9/status/660522079624695808?s=09 #RWC2015 final Highlights of the match

McCaw "is the greatest All Back we've ever had, and Dan's a close second, "New Zealand coaching Steve Hansen said. 

New Zealand claimed a record third Rugby World Cup win. The All Blacks became the first team to retain the cup by defeating the Wallabies 34-17 at Twickenham on Saturday.
Australia scored two converted tries with the one-man advantage, and All Blacks scored five-tries.

Captain Richie McCaw: "When you have moments like this why would you ever call it a day?" McCaw, 34, the most capped international rugby player in history with 148th test is undecided about his future.

Teammate, Dan Carter has announced his International retirement after scoring a record 1,598 points in 112 appearances. A career best finisher missed out the 2011 final through injury. On Sunday, the 33-year-old was named the World Rugby player of the year for a third time at a ceremony in London.

*Accolades received by Players:

1. All Blacks have won Team of the Year
2. Dan Carter named Player of the Year
3. Julian Savea won International Rugby Player's Try of the Year
4. Nehe Milner-Skudder earned the Breakthrough Player of the Year (debut year in the black jersey)

*Departing Players:
RWC squad All Blacks are Ben Flanks, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Dan Carter, Colin Slade, Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock.

"You have all played pivotal roles in making this All Blacks team the champion side it is and we wish you well in the next chapter of your careers". -New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey

Sources: All-Black(pub)media.com and BBC sports

Nelly Portia

ZUMA GETS A MARCH

Check out @eNCA's Tweet: https://twitter.com/eNCA/status/660034381692723200?s=09

Can't keep up with 'month of march'. #ANCWL #gogomarch and Zuma being the integral subject-

"It's being staged during former ANC president Oliver Tambo's birth month and is to honour him as well as all other leaders of the ANC", said ANCWL spokesperson Toko Xasa.

Thousands of women are marching to the Union Buildings to support president Jacob Zuma and defend the movement in general. They are marching to protect the dignity of president, who was once again painted. The recent portrayal shows president's genitals in the mouth of a woman.

ANC Women's League is leading the march to hand over a memorandum.

Nelly Portia
    

News Rap: NOR NEAR END

News Rap: NOR NEAR END: A March for Economic Freedom



#EFFMarch Check out @mojoIOL's Tweet: https://twitter.com/mojoIOL/status/658981830591389697?s=09 ...

Johannesburg CBD was brought to a halt yesterday, when EFF supporters handed over a memorandum of demand to the Chamber of Mines, Reserve Bank and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

              Malema leading in front



At the Reserve Bank, Deputy governor Daniel Mminele promised to attend to demands of EFF memorandum.

At the Chamber of Mines their demands entails that of better working conditions, salary for miners and finding for free education from the mine companies are not 'negotiable'-


In Sandton at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, they demanded that listed companies contribute to a conductive economy. "A minimum of 50% of all the JSE companies should be owned and controlled by workers. This is different from the BEE schemes which empower few individuals", said Julius Malema.



Meanwhile, JSE to analyse EFF demands for economic transformation and free education in 30 days.

Source: iol sap- mail&guardian

Nelly Portia

REPRESSIVE FORCE

Check out @TheCapeArgus's Tweet: https://twitter.com/TheCapeArgus/status/657409073621680128?s=09

STUDENTS STAND UNITED IN SOLIDARITY"

It's a national shut down. Today students from various universities will march to the Union Buildings. Vice-Chancellor and Students Leaders will meet with the president to discuss the #FeesMustFall revolt.

On Wednesday in Cape Town, the parliamentary failed to invite students representatives inside Parliament to engage in the fee hiking protest and find solution. 'If they don't discuss the matter with students', there's no way forward to this.

The government and university Vice-Chancellor on Tuesday said fees would be capped at 6percent for the year. Whereas, students are pushing for a zero increase.

By: Nelly Portia

BOKS' FAREWELL

Will they come-back with the Web Ellis trophy? After months of trubulations in transforming the national squard.  A team of 30-man squad was selected, and Jean de Villiers named the captain.

"Go bokke go, go and excel to make us proud", said Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa bidding farewell to the Springboks.

Monte Casino, Johannesburg-  A public send-off.  Rugby fans in Johannesburg are bidding the Springboks farewell today, as they leave for the World Cup.

"The amount of green makes you realize what it means to play for the Springboks.  It's not easy, but I can assure you that the 30 men sitting here will make you  proud", said Jean de Villiers.

"Thank you very much for coming. So let's show the world what we can do", concluded the captain.

"Go to England 'Moer hulle dood'. Revive the tears of this nation. Black and White, Yellow and Gold stand behind the Springboks.  Lets raly behind our team.  We are proud of you and go well", said Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula.

The Boks will be vying for a record third World Cup win after lifting the trophy in 1995 and 2007.  Meanwhile, fans have been warned about fake World Cup travel packages.

The Boks leave for England today and will play their first Rugby World Cup opener against Japan in Brighton on September 18.  They will depart at 17:00pm from the crowd, and catch an overnight flight to London at 20:00pm- OR Tambo International Airport.

Sources: Supersport Blitz

Nelly Portia

GOOD MORNING ❤

To awaken each morning with a smile brightening my face; to greet the day with reverence for the opportunities it contains.  To approach my work with a clean mind.  To hold ever before me, even in the doing of little things.
-Thomas Dekker-

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OFFICERS KILLED IN DOBSONVILLE

BREAKING NEWS- Johannesburg 

Two police officers shot dead in Soweto, Dobsonville today. 

Police say eight suspects were fleeing from the supermarket robbery when their vehicle collided with the detective's car.

One officer died on the scene, and one was airlifted to the Milpark Hospital where he later died of his injuries.

CRIME SCENE - Helicopters and dozens of police have been deployed to the area to search for the gunmen.

Sources: ENCA and ANN7

Nelly Portia