Elliott eliud Kipchoge Kenyan ( Fastest marathon distance runner) sprint 26.2 miles Vienna marathon under 2 hours

The name Elliott is arguably  derived from the Holy Bible, from the name Elijah, spelled Elias in some versions of the Holy Bible. It is the name associated with Miracles, but some use this name to fake miracles just like Elliott who was raised from dead by controversial pastor Alph Lukau in South Africa .  We want to write about a man who  has, through his hard-work done something that left the world in awe.

On the 12th of October 2019, Elliott Eliud Kipchoge ran the marathon distance on a special course in Vienna, Austria, achieving a time of 1:59:40 in the Ineos 1:59 Challenge . When we converted 26.2 miles to Kilometers we found that the marathon distance was 42 Kilometres

How fast was Elliott Kipchoge? to brake it down, when we calculate his average speed we found that he ran  21, 197km per hour, 10, 598 KM per 30 minutes and 5, 299 KM per 15 minutes, approximately he was running 5,89 metres per second. That is lightning fast and unbelievable Nonetheless, The run did not count as a new marathon record, as standard competition rules for pacing and fluids were not followed and it was not an open event. The achievement was, however, recognised by Guinness World Records.

They say you can't sprint a marathon,  Elliott did the opposite. He goes beyond the limit. Elliott perseverance and endurance supercedes that of the cheetah which only maintain a certain speed for four to five hundred metres before it has to stop and cool down in order to prevent over-heating.

The Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in the marathon and formerly the 5000 metres, also won the Olympic marathonin 2016 and set the marathon world record of 2:01:39 on 16 September 2018, at the 2018 Berlin Marathon. His run broke the previous world record by 1 minute and 18 seconds. It was the greatest improvement in a marathon world record time since 1967.

Let us hope that he will not be subjected to hormonal testing since he has done what a human being thought it is not possible. We have witnessed runners like Caster Semenya banished from running with her fellow ladies by athletic governing body.


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School Football in South Africa, the tales of three boys from Sinthumule Scondary School in Ha-Ramahantsha

Although School football is extremely undervalued, it is school football in South Africa that has produced many legends, the likes of jerry Sekhosana and Brian Baloyi to name but few. Rowan Thovhakale ,Lebohang Mphasha and Tsepo Masepa are brilliant footballers who are walking on the footsteps of legends. They grew up together in dusty streets of a village called Ha-Ramahantsha, next to Louis Trichardt town in Limpopo province, South Africa. Football to them is not a pastime, but a lovely sport which they are passionate about. Growing up in a rural areas might be a disadvantage to becoming a professional footballer, but for Rowan,Tsepo and Lebohang (Lebera) is not in that perspective. The three boys are working hard day and night to pursue their dreams of playing in major leagues like Premier Soccer League (PSL). Everything that we are seeing flying in the air didn’t start there ,even an aeroplane started on the ground and being a genius is not only about great performances at schools , is about your hardworking. What is interesting about Tsepo,Lebohang and Rowan is that they are also working hard at school. Just to give a brief description of these starlets ,

Rowan Thovhakhale is a middle fielder, who knows what to do with the tempo of a game. He is comfortable on the ball, has perfect skills, killer passes, and short passes and long passes. He can be an engine of any team, he reminds me of former FC Barcelona legends Xavi and Iniesta. The way he takes penalties, he magically always sends goalkeepers to a wrong direction? On the other hand, Lebohang ‘Lebera` Mphasha is a dangerous left footed player. I feel pity for both goalkeeper and nets when Lebohang is on the field because he is a great shooter, dribbler and makes good runs with a ball .Lebo is also a free-kick specialist. Normally we find Lebera playing free role, this position is in front of middle fielder but behind the striker (Central Attacking Mid). Tsepo Masepa is a left back with speed and he plays with confidence. He is capable of defending and attacking. He is a solid defender and not tall but you will find him shielding tall men. He brings crosses and passes to the strikers Tsepo,Rowan and Lebohang with their school teammates played a huge role for their school called Sinthumule Secondary School. They won trophies, medals and prizes .They played schools tournament in 2018 where they won gold medals, prize and trophy. The interesting thing about these three players is that they played all matches for their school. It wasn’t easy for Sinthumule high to win tournaments, but through Tsepo,Rowan, Lebohang and their teammates they made it. I remember, in one schools tournament where sixteen teams were grouped four-four Sinthumule salvaged number one on their group and went all the way to win the final. . One of the dangerous sports academy known as BENNY SPORTS ACADERMY was also part of the tournament but the efforts of Tsepo ,Rowan and Lebera shown them the dust. After winning that competition they went to Tzaneen for Transnet tournament where they competed with four schools. They played league of four teams where Sinthumule took third positon and won bronze medals. After that competition the three boys were selected to represent the province of Limpopo in a national tournament containing all South African provinces. The three took part in all games representing their province. They went all the way and lost in the quarter finals where they had a chance to play for third position where they won against Mpumalanga province and ultimately won a bronze medal in the completion. Tsepo,Rowan and Lebohang are also playing in Vhembe SAB league (known as Castel) in stream E. Last season 2018/2019 they played for Zamenkomste Liverpool FC where they also won tournament called Collins Sebola, which players call it ‘Hollywood’ may because Hollywood Bettting Company was sponsoring the tournament. Collins Sebola tournament was a top eight, just like the PSL MTN8. To add to their achievements, Zamen Liverpool FC also made it to top eight as they took number seven on the log of 18 teams in 2018/19 season. Lebohang scored 15 goals with 12 assists, Rowan scored 10 goals with 23 assists and Tsepo as a defender came out with 4 goals. Tsepo,Rowan and Lebera have signed contracts with Makhitha Oscar Stars FC for this season 2019/2020. Makhitha Oscar stars normaly take position two in SAB Vhembe league on stream E. one wonders what will happen to Makhitha Oscar stars when they have three intelligent players like Rowan,Lebo and Tsepo. Personally, I would like to see players like them playing in the NFD or PSL, even Bafana-Bafana needs players like them. I believe that through their hard working they will make it. Written by:Selaelo Ramavhale If you have something to say, Clik comment button to add you view.

Donald Trump deny visas to low-income (uninsured) immigrants

Donald Trump was quoted by News agency Ruuters “While our healthcare system grapples with the challenges caused by uncompensated care, the United States Government is making the problem worse by admitting thousands of aliens who have not demonstrated any ability to pay for their healthcare costs. ”

The statement, issued by the White House, said it would not affect any individual’s eligibility for asylum or refugee status. The measure will take effect on Nov. 3.

According to a study conducted by kaizer family foundation, In 2017, there were 22 million noncitizens residing in the United States, accounting about 7% of the total U.S. population.

Further, the research indicated that Noncitizens are significantly more likely than citizens to be uninsured. "Among the nonelderly population, 23% of lawfully present immigrants and more than four in ten (45%) undocumented immigrants are uninsured compared to less than one in te (8%) citizens . Moreover, among citizen children, those with at least one non-citiz parent are nearly twice as likely to be uninsured as those with citizen parents (7 vs. 4%)".


What is clear here is that this immigration policy will deny visas to uninsured, low-income immigrants, while allowing the rich to move America, and that this is about cost cutting measure by US government. It will come as a heavy blow to those who want to go to America to look for opportunities.

The irony is that trump himself is said to have been raised by an immigrant. "Trump’s Scottish mother Mary Anne Macleod met the Republican candidate-elect’s father Fred on a holiday or trip to New York in 1930. She was apparently introduced to him at a party by her sister, Catherine".- The National, a Scotland Newspaper

The newspaper also claims that it has proof that Trump's mother was a poor immigrant. " Mary Anne Macleod Trump was a poor immigrant who arrived in New York with just $50 in her purse and worked as a domestic servant in the city for at least four years".

I have seen many people who were raised in a poor backgrounds, but immediately when they rise to the top they forget where they come from. They tend to make it difficult for others who want to climb up the lather.  For Trump is like hating the person he sees reflected on the mirror, he is the product of immigration if the reports are true.

Trump's idea might be good in terms of cost cutting measure and for the economy but his hate against immigrants while he is said to be a  President raised by a poor immigrant makes it difficult to commend his policy.


South Africa is introducing the National health issuance (NHI) , and South Africa being the America to the African continent it would be regrettable to see the country going the trump route and ban all legal immigrants because of their financial backgrounds. The NHI will come with its own challenges a specially because our health system is already in crisis and that South Africa has high unemployment rate.

Trump was quoted by News agency Ruuters “While our healthcare system grapples with the challenges caused by uncompensated care, the United States Government is making the problem worse by admitting thousands of aliens who have not demonstrated any ability to pay for their healthcare costs. ”

The statement, issued by the White House, said it would not affect any individual’s eligibility for asylum or refugee status. The measure will take effect on Nov. 3.

According to a study conducted by kaizer family foundation, In 2017, there were 22 million noncitizens residing in the United States, accounting about 7% of the total U.S. population.

Further the research indicated that Noncitizens are significantly more likely than citizens to be uninsured. "Among the nonelderly population, 23% of lawfully present immigrants and more than four in ten (45%) undocumented immigrants are uninsured compared to less than one in te (8%) citizens . Moreover, among citizen children, those with at least one non-citiz parent are nearly twice as likely to be uninsured as those with citizen parents (7 vs. 4%)".


What is clear here is that this immigration policy will deny visas to uninsured, low-income immigrants, while allowing the rich to move America, and that this is about cost cutting measure by US government. It will come as a heavy blow to those who want to go to America to look for opportunities.

The irony is that trump himself is said to have been raised by an immigrant. "Trump’s Scottish mother Mary Anne Macleod met the Republican candidate-elect’s father Fred on a holiday or trip to New York in 1930. She was apparently introduced to him at a party by her sister, Catherine".- The National, a Scotland Newspaper

The newspaper also claims that it has proof that Trump's mother was a poor immigrant. " Mary Anne Macleod Trump was a poor immigrant who arrived in New York with just $50 in her purse and worked as a domestic servant in the city for at least four years".

I have seen many people who were raised in a poor backgrounds, but immediately when they rise to the top they forget where they come from. They tend to make it difficult for others who want to climb up the lather.  For Trump is like hating the person he sees reflected on the mirror, he is the product of immigration if the reports are true.

Trump's idea might be good in terms of cost cutting measure and for the economy but his hate against immigrants while he is said to be a  President raised by a poor immigrant makes it difficult to commend his policy.


South Africa is introducing the National health issuance (NHI) , and South Africa being the America to the African continent it would be regrettable to see the country going the trump route and ban all legal immigrants because of their financial backgrounds. The NHI will come with its own challenges a specially because our health system is already in crisis and that South Africa has high unemployment rate.

In South Africa the person who is vocal about immigration is Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, but he is against illegal immigration rather against "poor" legal immigration. In South Africa the person who is vocal about immigration is Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, but he is against illegal immigration rather against "poor" legal immigration. If you have something to say, Clik comment button to add you view.

Percy Tau (the Lion of Juda)

Born in South Africa in Witbank the 25 year old played for Mamelodi Sundowns, arguably that is where his football career started .He made his professional debut for Mamelodi Sundowns on the 25 Feb 2014. Today Pitso Mosimane, unashamedly and rightly so claim to have played an important role in Tau’s success because it was under him where Tau performed well and get noticed by a lot of football fans including the scout from abroad. Top goal scorer and PSL player of the season Tau won two ABSA premiership league titles, CAF-Supercup, CAF Champions league and other more trophies with sundows. Personally, he won PSL top goal scorer with eleven goals equaling with Rama-G (Rodney Ramagalela), and PSL player of the season. He played against the six times FIFA best player in a friendly game Against Barcelona in South Africa. During that game, Tau got one on one chance against Barca but he failed to convert .Sundowns suffered 3-1 where Sibusiso Vilakazi got consolation goal for Downs. A blessing in disguise After successfully concurring Africa, it was in 2018 where European team called Brighton and Hove Albion signed Tau. The issues with work permit came as a blessings in disguise since he was loaned to Belgium second tier side club called Union Saint-Gillloise. Tau played well in Belgium where he won Proximus League player of the year. He was latter loaned to Club Brugge and got the opportunity to play in a certain socioeconomic hampion’s league something he would only dream about if he was playing Brighton. Club Brugge played league game before clash against Real Madrid .Percy Tau came in as a substitute and assisted twice, and also scored one goal .Percy Tau arrived in Madrid on Monday with the whole team for UCL game against Real Madrid, he was looking dangerous every time when he is having a ball. Eight minutes later Tau set a cross after beating Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. The ball found the Nigerian striker Dennis Emmanuel, then Dennis set opening goal where Real Madrid keeper Courtoise was beaten .Then Club Brugge took the lead. In 39th minute Dennis found the back of the tnet to double the lead. Tau played a role there as he made a strong run alongside Dennis where he drew attention of two Real Madrid defenders, where Dennis was left free to score his 2nd goal. It was a good 1st half for Brugge where the score was 2-0.Surely Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to Ramos to watch Percy Tau as he was terrorizing Real Madrid defence. It wasn’t over for Madrid as they came back to equalize with goal of Sergio Ramos and Casemiro. Final score was 2-2 in Santiago Bernabeu. Percy Tau played huge role for Bafana-Bafana to qualify for AFCON 2019 .Tau played couple of games for South Africa before AFCON 19 .He scored couple of goals with more assists. He even scored brace against Libya. He showed his character in AFCON 2019. Tau was taking responsibilities for his squad he had assist, that’s where Bafana-Bafana collected maximum points against Namibia. He was a playmaker for SA making runs with ball, short passes, dribbling and shootings. Percy Tau also played a role for SA to knock Egypt in last 16 that was the end of Salah’s journey in AFCON. That’s where Thembinkosi Lorch marvelous goal for his country .South Africa was knocked in semi-finals by the Super Eagles (Nigeria). Club Brugge fans ended up having flag written tau’s name After AFCON 19 South Africa rose in FIFA rankings to number 70 and no 13 in Africa .Thats where Club Brugge signed Tau on loan .Tau got chance to play pre-season games with Brugge. He scored and he also assisted. Tau impressed Club Brugge fans where they ended up by having flag written his name. Tau played a huge role for Club Brugge to qualify for UEFA Champions League .Club Brugge played their 1ST UEFA game without The lion of Judah in their 1st eleven. Written by: Selaelo Ramavhale If you have something to say, Clik comment button to add you view.

Why the ANC, DA, and EFF funded by dodgy people or organisations like Guptas, Mazzoti and Bosasa

Every party does it, including the so- called nice ones, or those claiming to be fighting for the poor.

To me it is undemocratic, because it distort the very democracy that all these political parties claim to protect and our democracy is always bought by the highest bidder. The rich and the powerful have long been generous benefactors to political parties in this country since the dawn of democracy.

When the rich hand over large wads of cash to political parties, they automatically make their votes count more. The next thing these donors will be invited to a gala dinner with the leaders of  political parties to discuss their views. They do not find it difficult to get a meeting with party leaders to discuss and promote their views on what the next government should do, policy matters and which tender must go where. They literally become lawmakers. That is undemocratic and it should be against the law.


According to an article written by mail-guardian about the list of people funding political parties written in 23 April 2019,  EFF donors was the VBS Mutual Bank, alleged tobacco smuggler Adriano Mazzotti, and his co-director of Carnilinx, Kyle Phillips.
DA was funded by the Guptas, Steinhof, while the ANC was funded by Bosasa amongst others

All these political donation are wrong, not because are from so and so  or to this or that particular party, but because all donations that are worth Thousands and thousands of rands to any political party are wrong.

In January 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Political Party Funding Bill, it seeks to provide guidelines and new regulations on the funding of political parties. It also includes, among other measures, a ban on donations from foreign sources and a requirement for parties to disclose all donatioEvery party does it, including the so- called nice ones, or those claiming to be fighting for the poor.

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Mmusi Maimane responds to reports about his funded Toyota fortuna by Joste

Mmusi Maimane took to twitter to refutes claims made by News 24 sister publication Rapport that he refused to return the white Toyota fortuna that was gifted to him by Steinhof Joste. In the report by Rapport, Jooste made the white Toyota Fortuner available for Maimane to use during the 2016 local government elections.


"The complete lies that I refused to hand the car back once the Steinhof scandal broke. I campaigned in Joburg and we wrote a letter sending the car back. I have since used my personal vehicle for work purposes.— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) September 29, 2019" he tweeted.

Maimane believes that there are people who are in a campaign to tarnish his reputation


"The smear campaign continues. These are gutless individuals who will not be named and instead spread lies about me and my family. I have always sought to build a South Africa for All. I remain committed to that vision, regardless of how uncomfortable it may make others feel". - (@MmusiMaimane) September 29, 2019
 
To add fuel to the burning fire, few weeks ago the City Press reported that Maimane had declared a R4m house in the Cape Town suburb in a parliamentary register, despite the home never belonging to him.

The irony is that Maimane has been very vocal about Cyril Ramaphosa'Bosasa donation which was gifted to CR17 during ANC's Presidential campaign. The DA was also vocal and against Steinhof curruption or fraud when the story broke out yet their leader was busy driving around in a donated fortuna according to the reports.
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