Pirates sneak into top eight with victory over fellow strugglers Chippa

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Thamsanqa Gabuza’s 29th minute strike for Bucs at Orlando Stadium preceded Paseka Mako’s goal on the stroke of half time before Thabo Matlaba’s strike from range went in off Chippa goalkeeper Zama Dlamini in the 65th.

Chippa were reduced to 10 men when Thamsanqa Sangweni earned a second booking for handling, believing he had been fouled, before referee Victor Hlungwane’s whistle had stopped play.

Bucs finally broke into the top eight – in eighth, above Golden Arrows on goal difference.

If they want to progress any higher, they will need to win more consistently, and to do that they need to play more convincingly.

But slowly, perhaps, they are getting there. Still the structure leaves much to be desired. Some big stars seem to be resting on reputation. Bucs still concede in critical phases.

But the results under Kjell Jonevret – just one defeat in 11 league and cup games – hold promise even if the Swede has notably gained grey hairs.

Chippa caretaker Mbuyiselo Sambu had a tough start. Facing Pirates away in his first match since coach Dan Malesela was placed on leave pending a dismissal this week was tough enough, then Pentjie Zulu limped off in the seventh minute, replaced by Zephania Mbokoma.

Pirates grafted into dominance. Abbubaker Mobara’s cracking drive was pushed over by Dlamini. Issa Sarr inexcusably headed over an open goal.

Matlaba’s cross on the run was slightly behind Gabuza at the near post, who improvised with a fine scissor-kick for the opener.

Gabuza earned a start as the Premier Soccer League (PSL)’s top scorer, Tendai Ndoro, sulked increasingly goal-dry on the bench. The big man ran to his coach to celebrate the goal.

But if there’s one thing this Pirates are masters of it is squandering their hard work. Chippa unlocked Bucs down the middle to put Mako down the left, who finished between Mpontshane’s legs.

Sarr and Mobara’s central partnership has been crucial stabilising Bucs. But Sarr continually pushing into a striking role confused the lines of the Buccaneers’ shape.

Pirates, who played to a decent gameplan in the first half, drifted in the second.

But Matlaba – whose famous shooting boots had deserted him this season – struck a wicked one from range that wrong-footed Dlamini, who then tried to save with one hand, which was never enough to keep such a scorching strike out.

Other PSL results:

Saturday, 29 April 2017:

Free State Stars 1 – 2  Polokwane City

SuperSport United 2 – 2  Kaizer Chiefs

– TMG Digital/TMG Sport

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 large navel orange)
  • 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic (from about 6 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 ounces hot shredded boneless, skinless rotisserie chicken breast (about 2 cups)
  • 8 large Bibb lettuce leaves (about 2 oz.)
  • 3/4 cup julienne-cut daikon radish (about 4 oz.)
  • 3/4 cup julienne-cut English cucumber (about 4 oz.)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 4 lime wedges

Preparation

1. Combine orange juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and salt in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Combine chicken and 1/4 cup of the orange juice mixture in a medium bowl; toss to coat.

2. Divide chicken mixture among lettuce leaves. Top evenly with radish, cucumber, and peanuts. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup orange juice mixture and serve with lime wedges.

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  • Yield: 4

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving: 275
Fat per serving: 8g
Saturated fat per serving: 1g
Cholesterol per serving: 73mg
Fiber per serving: 1g
Protein per serving: 28g
Carbohydrates per serving: 26g
Sodium per serving: 510mg
Iron per serving: 1mg
Calcium per serving: 38mg

Good to Know

These make lovely finger foods. Go with the smaller, inner bibb lettuce leaves.

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What Are Electrolytes and Why Do We Need Them?

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You know you're supposed to replenish your electrolytes after a killer sweat session, with sips like coconut water and sports drinks. But what are electrolytes, exactly? And why do our bodies need them?

This new video from the American Chemical Society breaks down the science behind the crucial salts (yep, they're salts). In a nutshell: Once electrolytes (think calcium, potassium, magnesium, and plain old table salt) are in our bodies, they dissolve into positive and negative charges. These charges have two main functions: Regulating the flow of water in and out of cells, and sparking nerve impulses. 

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Without electrolytes, "our cells would shrivel up and die, or burst from being too full," the clip's narrator explains. And those nerve impulses electrolytes control? They keep our bodies functioning properly—you know, "our hearts beating, our lungs breathing, and our brains learning." So there's that.

When you work out, electrolytes get deposited into sweat glands. Water follows the electrolytes (thanks, osmosis), and as the glands fill up, they release the salty mix onto your skin.

The water then evaporates, which makes you feel cooler—and you're left with that salty taste on your skin (don't act like you don't know what we mean).

As for why fitness instructors are always reminding you to drink up after class, it's because losing too many electrolytes can mess with your blood pressure, breathing, and more. 

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All this talk about the mega-importance of electrolytes might having you craving a Gatorade. But here's the thing: Unless you're a pro athlete, you're probably getting a sufficient amount of electrolytes through your regular diet—no neon-colored beverages necessary.

And who needs the sugar in most sports drinks? As the narrator points out, "if you’re doing a half-hour of cardio, a single bottle of the stuff will give you all the calories you just worked off." 

The flick's take-away advice: Stick with water to hydrate, and save the sports drinks for your next marathon.

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Sundowns cruise to the top of the log with win over Arrows

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Strikes by Hlompho Kekana in the 59th minute and Motjeka Madisha in the 70th saw the defending champions march to a fifth straight league victory and first place by a point from Cape Town City, and with a game in hand.

When African champions can snuff out dangerous opponents like Arrows on their home ground so clinically, bringing foreign and Bafana Bafana internationals like Teko Modise, Anele Ngconcga and Fares Hachi off their bench, it is quite an imposing sight.

The Premier Soccer League (PS)L is set for a tight three-way finish between Downs, City and third-placed Bidvest Wits, 2-0 winners against Highlands Park at Makhulong Stadium on Friday night.

But if you had to bet your life on it, you would pick Downs, would you not?

With their pedigree, experience and player power, perhaps only continental distractions can stop Pitso Mosimane’s men from wrapping up a second consecutive league title.

Mosimane was concerned that Arrows would give his side a tricky match in Durban.

The KwaZulu-Natal side had lost once against Sundowns since their promotion back to the PSL at the beginning of last season.

They had drawn in Pretoria and won against Downs last season, and eliminated the Brazilians from the Nedbank Cup three weeks ago.

In a fired-up first half Arrows gave Sundowns a lively 45 minutes, from early on when the dangerous Kudakwashe Mahachi was free down the left to force a one-handed diving save by Denis Onyango

Downs, though, are championship material. They slowly took over control.

Captain Kekana led that charge from the front in that effort, his low shot from range with the outside of the beat following yet another move involving the lively Percy Tau and Khama Billiat seeing Arrows goalkeeper Nkosingiphile Gumede get down well.

Tebogo Langerman was played down the left to force a save by Gumede, the rebound falling to Lucky Mohomi, whose shot was cleared off the line by Matome Mathiane, though with the help of the Arrows captain’s hand. Downs’ penalty appeal was turned down.

Still Arrows did threaten as, at the start of the second half, Mahachi’s run and pass saw Lerato Lamola played through on the right to hit the side-betting.

But Downs took the lead with a simple, efficient goal from their top drawer. Tau, from the right, fed Billiat on the edge of the area who teed up Kekana with a fine, soft touch.

Kekana’s shot was low again, and had the power to beat Gumede from outside the area.

Modise’s experience had an influence for Downs after the former Bafana Bafana playmaker’s introduction for Mzikayise Mashaba soon after the restart.

With 20 minutes to go Modise’s dipping strike from outside the area had Gumede awkwardly pushing over his bar.

From the resultant corner Modise’s delivery was swung in perfectly for Motjeka Madisha to ghost in and get up over Musa Bilankulu to head in a second.

– TMG Digital/TMG Sport

News24.com | Rescuers abseil from cable car to get to stuck hiker

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Cape Town – Rescuers are set to abseil from the Table Mountain Cable Way to get to a man who got stuck above India Venster on Friday evening. 

Wilderness Search and Rescue’s Johan Marais said a technical response team has gained permission from the cable car company to use the it in the operation.

Emergency services received a distress call from the man roughly 20:30 to inform them he was unable to move. 

Marais could not confirm if the man sustained any injuries or how the man got stuck on the mountain. 

Sport24.co.za | Sundowns beat poor Arrows, go top of log

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Cape Town – Wasteful Golden Arrows succumbed to a 2-0 loss against Mamelodi Sundowns on Friday night in their Absa Premiership match at the Princess Magogo Stadium.

In the wake of the defeat, Abafana Bes’thende remain eighth on the log table with 31 points with four matches left to wrap-up their 2016/17 Premier Soccer League season.

Meanwhile, goals for the African champions came from skipper Hlompho Kekana and Motjeka Madisha to hand them their fifth straight win.

Percy Tau broke free in the fourth minute after he was set up by Themba Zwane, but the speedy forward’s attempt couldn’t trouble Arrows goalkeeper Nkosingiphile Gumede.

Four minutes later Sundowns ‘keeper Denis Onyango showed his class when he denied Kudakwashe Mahashe in a one-on-one situation in the box.

Arrows denied their visitors in the 28th minute as Matome Mathiane cleared Khama Billiat’s strike at goal off the line with the ‘keeper beaten as Sundowns protested for a hand ball, yet the referee did not entertain the protest.

Clinton Larsen’s men responded in the 40th minute as they searched for a goal, but Lerato Lamola’s bicycle-kick in the box went over the cross bar.

The first half ended 0-0.

Upon their return from the tunnel, Lamola used his trickery in the 51st minute as he was set up from the midfield, but the forward failed to hit the target with just Onyango to beat.

For the second time, Onyango was equal to the task when he denied Mahachi from close range in the 58th minute.

However, a minute later Sundowns broke the deadlock when Kekana blasted a well-placed shot from the edge of the area into the right corner of the net.

In the 70th minute Sundowns doubled their lead when defender Madisha headed home an inch perfect corner-kick.

With time running out for Abafana Bes’thende, Onyango was in an uncompromising mood as he swallowed Nkanyiso Cele’s shot from the d-line.

Despite Arrows’ push to score a consolation goal, Sundowns continued to dominate Arrows as they marched on to their fifth straight league win.

The win for Sundowns sees them move to the top of the league table with 50 points from 24 matches.

News24.com | Zuma’s birthday highlights South Africa’s disparities – Mandela’s granddaughter

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Cape Town – Former president Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Ndileka Mandela, on Friday sharply criticised President Jacob Zuma, saying she became uncomfortable with the ANC government when she started her Thembekile Mandela Foundation in 2014. 

Mandela was speaking on Doha-based news broadcaster Al Jazeera’s Upfront actuality show. 

“When we are confronted with the level of abject poverty [when the foundation started work], of children studying in schools that are falling apart in the Eastern Cape, of children with no ablution facilities, of children who miss school when they are menstruating because of a lack of sanitary wear… it is in contrast to what is happening within government,” Mandela said. 

“I will make an example of something that happened recently, R8 million was spent on [Zuma’s] birthday party… that R8 million could’ve built classrooms for schools that are falling apart.”

City Press reported that R8m was allegedly spent on Zuma’s birthday celebrations, but the number could not be verified. 

Mandela said Zuma should step down “if the people are calling for that”.

Accountability

She reiterated her call for Zuma to show accountability for the government’s faults. 

“If you look at any corporate environment, if things are not working, if the wheels of a corporate environment are not working, the person to take responsibility and accountability is the person leading that organisation,” Mandela said. 

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“It is the same with government, the person that is accountable to take accountability on what is happening in government is the president, in any administration.”
Mandela called on the ANC leadership to return to the “basic tenants of the Freedom Charter”.

“The Freedom Charter that says that the people shall have schools, the people shall have land and they shall have education and they shall have health,” she said. 
Mandela was, however, weary of comparing the ANC to the apartheid government.

“Well it would be unfair to compare them to the apartheid government, but there certain things they could do certainly much much better and they are not doing,” Mandela said. 

Asked if the issues the country is facing is as a result of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, Mandela defended her grandfather’s actions. 

“I would like to say to … people, can they share with me what strategies would they employ were they confronted with the same things that granddad and his comrades were confronted with back in the day,” Mandela said. 

“If you would remember… there was a bloodbath and we were on the verge of a civil war, what could they have done to make things better?”

eNCA | Mental health of ‘coup plotter’ questioned

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JOHANNESBURG -The man accused of plotting the murders of 23 ministers and state officials said on Friday he could not recall if he had ever been admitted to a mental institution.

Elvis Ramosebudi told the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court he had no comment on the Hawks claims, that he was plotting a coup. 

The Hawks arrested him this week claiming he had been planning to murder so-called state capture beneficiaries since October.

They accuse him of seeking R140-million in funding for the assassination of government and business leaders, reportedly including President Jacob Zuma and former Eskom CEO and now MP Brian Molefe.

The National Prosecuting Authority would not confirm whether Zuma and the Gupta family were among Ramosebudi’s targets.

It was clear on Friday that prosecutors are concerned about his mental health.

Fundraising so he could pay whoever he was going to go to while he was involved in this thing …The normal person cannot go around and ask for millions, not thousands, using his own personal things so they’re of the view that maybe the accused’s mental status is not okay,” said King Masemola.

The magistrate then sought further clarity from Ramosebudi, asking him is he had ever been admitted to an institution for mental illness in the past.

The accused replied: “I can’t recall.”

The case will resume on on Tuesday. 

*Click on the video above to hear special reporter Karyn Maughan explain more about the alleged coup and the speculation around the case.

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