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Volunteers collect data to mitigate effects of global heating in Tshwane
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Inmate escapes from Mamelodi hospital
Inmate escapes from Mamelodi hospital
The Department of Correctional Services is conducting a widespread search operation to locate and apprehend Clatta Gumbo, an offender who escaped on Monday.
Department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said Gumbo – who is serving a life sentence for rape, kidnapping and assault – escaped from the grounds of Mamelodi Regional Hospital.
“He was escorted to the hospital for a consultation with a dietician when he attacked the guarding official, disarmed him and escaped from the hospital premises.
“Immediate action has been taken to initiate a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape,” Nxumalo said.
Members of the public are asked to report any sightings of the escaped convict.
“Correctional Services is appealing to anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the escapee to contact the nearest correctional facility or police station. Crucially, we encourage members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.
“Public safety is our utmost priority and every effort is being made to effect the rearrest of Gumbo,” Nxumalo said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Mamelodi flood victims demand City keeps its promise to relocate them
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Gauteng Health commends police’s swift response in hijacked State vehicle case
Gauteng Health commends police's swift response in hijacked State vehicle case
The Gauteng Department of Health has commended the South African Police Service (SAPS) for its swift response following a State vehicle hijacking incident in Mamelodi.
The incident took place on Wednesday morning when the Ward-Based Primary Healthcare Outreach Team (WBPHCOT) from the Stanza Bopape Community Health Centre was conducting regular household visits at Section 14 in Mamelodi. It is then when the State vehicle was hijacked at gunpoint.
According to the department, the officials were approached by two perpetrators who hijacked the State vehicle and robbed them of their belongings, including cell phones and cash.
Department spokesperson Motalatale Modiba said the attack happened at a time when the department was strengthening its outreach programme to communities in townships, informal settlements and hostels (TISH), which is meant to improve access to health services to previously disadvantaged areas.
“To push back on attacks on healthcare workers requires a collective effort where communities work closely with law enforcement agencies, given that the attacks are taking place in the very communities where we are trying to expand services to,” Modiba said.
Modiba said the police managed to recover the white VW Polo sedan, which had already been fitted with fake number plates at Extension 11 in Mamelodi, later in the day.
“The department has since opened a case of robbery and theft at Mamelodi East Police Station. Counselling has been arranged for the affected staff members.”
The department has also strongly condemned the attacks on staff and called on society to take a stand against such crimes, warning this has a dire impact on sustaining health services in communities. – SAnews.gov.za
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Gang extorts money from people occupying government flats
Gauteng Department of Human Settlements heads to court to evict the occupiers
Gianni Infantino attends opening match of the African Football League in Tanzania
FIFA President (www.FIFA.com) watched Simba Sports Club play Al Ahly FC in Dar es Salaam; The new competition is set to transform African club football; Gianni Infantino laid the foundation stone for second stage of development at the Kigamboni Technical Centre.
The FIFA President has visited Tanzania where he attended the opening ceremony and inaugural match of the African League Football (AFL), the new competition which is set to transform club football on the continent. Gianni Infantino watched home side Simba Sports Club face Egyptian club Al Ahly FC in the company of the CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, and the President of the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), Wallace Karia. The quarter-final first leg match ended 2-2.
“I am pleased to be in Dar es Salaam for the launch of the new African Football League. I am also discussing football development with the Tanzania Football Federation President, Wallace Karia, who is welcoming us so well here, and other African Federations presidents,” Mr Infantino said.
The AFL is the latest result of the fruitful partnership between CAF and FIFA, and its debut format will bring together eight of Africa's most famous and successful teams -- increasing to 24 in 2024 -- with the aim of highlighting the quality of the game on the continent.
The other ties are: Tout Puissant Mazembe (Congo DR) v Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Enyimba Football Club (Nigeria) v Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco) and Atlético Petróleos de Luanda (Angola) v Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa).
“I want to thank the CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, and the whole of African football for their initiatives in constantly developing football in Africa,” said Mr Infantino, who took part in the unveiling of the trophy before the match. He added that the AFL would herald the start of a new era of increased spotlight, accelerated growth, and development for African football.
The FIFA President also laid the foundation stone for second stage of construction of the TFF's Kigamboni Technical Centre in Dar es Salaam which, like the Tanga Technical Centre on the north coast, is a FIFA Forward project. The FIFA Forward development programme (https://apo-opa.info/3T9Q1s0) is available to all 211 member associations to fund projects such as the building of pitches, technical centres and the organisation of competitions.
FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger and Chairman of FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina were also part of the FIFA delegation.
Mr Wenger said the centre would play a key role in helping Tanzania identify and develop talented players. “We have four to five years in front of us and, if we do it well, I'm sure that we'll have good players everywhere in Tanzania,” he said.
Mr Infantino said he was delighted to lay the foundation stone and that the centre was “sure to be an excellent facility for helping to develop local football talent.”
He added: “Many congratulations to CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, and Tanzania Football Federation President, Wallace Karia, for the initiatives undertaken in giving opportunities to young girls and boys to live their football dreams.”
“The development of our beautiful game is a symbol of hope and I am looking forward to continuing our good work together.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of FIFA.
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FIFA+ will live stream the quarter-finals of the African Football League
FIFA+ (www.FIFA.com) will live stream the quarter-finals of the African Football League; Inaugural edition of the tournament will last for four weeks; All last eight fixtures will take place between 20 and 25 October.
Which matches will be streamed live on FIFA+?
All quarter-final games from the new African Football League will be broadcast live on the FIFA+ platform. The first legs take place on 20, 21 and 22 October, while the return clashes are on 24 and 25 October.
Where will the matches be broadcast?
All AFL quarter-finals can we watched live on FIFA+ (https://apo-opa.info/3RZ9OMq).
In which territories will the games be available?
The African Football League quarter-finals will be available to watch live on FIFA+ worldwide except South Africa, the United Kingdom and Tanzania.
What is the African Football League?
The African Football League (AFL) is a brand-new competition born from a partnership between the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA. The inaugural edition of the tournament will bring together eight of the continent's most famous and successful teams, from all three African regional blocs.
Which teams are participating?
Al Ahly (Egypt), Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia) and Wydad AC (Morocco) are the clubs from the Northern region. The Central-West region is represented by Enyimba FC (Nigeria) and TP Mazembe (Democratic Republic of Congo). Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa), Atletico Petroleos de Luanda (Angola) and Simba SC (Tanzania) represent the South-East region.
The AFL quarter-final schedule
First legs
All times are local time
Friday 20 October Simba SC v Al Ahly SC (https://apo-opa.info/46yulfl) | 18:00, Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
Saturday 21 October TP Mazembe v Esperance Sportive de Tunis (https://apo-opa.info/3Q69l8m) | 15:00, Stade TP Mazembe
Petroleos de Luanda v Mamelodi Sundowns (https://apo-opa.info/3S4eyjI) | 16:30, Estadio 11 de Novembro
Sunday 22 October Enyimba FC v Wydad AC (https://apo-opa.info/3Q6c1mH) | 19:00, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Second legs
Tuesday 24 October Al Ahly SC v Simba SC (https://apo-opa.info/3tEEo3K) | 17:00, Cairo International Stadium
Mamelodi Sundowns v Petroleos de Luanda (https://apo-opa.info/45G6fhj) | 19:00, Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Wednesday 25 October Esperance Sportive de Tunis v TP Mazembe (https://apo-opa.info/45AQN6c) | 16:00, Hammadi Agrebi Stadium
Wydad AC v Enyimba FC (https://apo-opa.info/46QG74V) | 19:00, Stade Mohammed V
This inaugural edition is a precursor to the full-fledged AFL competition which will bring together the 24 top-ranked African football clubs and which will begin in the 2024/25 season.
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AfricanMedia@fifa.org
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