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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
OnePlus returns as title sponsor for BGMS 2025
Smartphone maker has announced its return has the Title Sponsor and Official Smartphone Partner for Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series ( BGMS ) Season 4. This marks the second consecutive year that OnePlus has partnered with NODWIN Gaming , Asia's leading esports company, to support one of India's biggest BGMI esports tournaments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now BGMS, India's first-ever televised BGMI tournament, has grown into a cultural phenomenon, attracting over 145.5 million views in its third season. With innovations such as Powerplay rounds, Impact Player mechanics, and immersive fan zones, the tournament continues to redefine mobile esports in India. OnePlus's involvement in BGMS underscores its commitment to high-performance gaming, with the flagship OnePlus 13 powering every match in the tournament. The collaboration aims to enhance the competitive gaming ecosystem in India, providing players with cutting-edge technology and immersive experiences. Marcel Campos, Director of Product Strategy, OnePlus India, emphasized the brand's commitment to gaming excellence: "We're proud to announce our partnership with India's premier BGMI esports league—BGMS—as both the Title Sponsor and Official Smartphone Partner. The OnePlus 13 will power every match, serving as a testament to our devices' battle-tested and gamer-approved performance."
The Citizen
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Mbalula calls for unity in ANC branches
Maile said it was odd that most of the people working in the mines were from outside the region. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula was welcomed with loud cheers, dance and ululations from the visibly elated delegates of the ANC Sekhukhune regional elective conference. The two-day ANC Sekhukhune regional elective conference was held on Thursday and Friday at the Boiketlong Lodge, outside Jane-Furse. Mbalula was flanked by Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba, former Limpopo ANC Youth League chair, Tonny Rachoene, former Limpopo ANC deputy chair Dickson Masemola and ANC youth league President Collen Malatji, among many other ANC bigwigs. Malatji, who was the first to speak, accused mining houses in the region of failing to give back to the communities in which they do business. He said he was baffled that Sekhukhune, home to 27 mines, was branded one of the poorest regions in the country, while communities are sitting on top of mining-rich explorations. 'This region is rich. It contains some of the most vital mining minerals that could turn Sekhukhune into a lasting economic zone. The leadership elected here today, working hand in glove with the leadership of the ANC, both in the province and nationally, must do something about this,' he said. Maile said it was odd that most of the people working in the mines were from outside the region. 'This is not right. Something must be done,' he said. In 2002, former President Thabo Mbeki visited the region and called on the government to allocate its resources optimally to improve its economic fortunes. A symbol of unity Addressing the conference, Mbalula said he was pleased that it had discussed vital issues in commissions, which would, in turn, change the lives of the people of Sekhukhune. He said he was pleased that the region was a symbol of cohesion and unity. He added that the conference was the first to conclude its business without any conflicts. 'We are in a process of renewal. Should your branch be found operating against the constitution of the ANC, that branch must be nullified from participating in the activities of the party. 'Over the next three weeks, other regions would be running their own elective conference. The leadership in Sekhukhune was elected unopposed. That is a simple example of unity, and showcases a clear understanding of how the ANC runs its business. That should happen in all other regions,' he said. Mbalula also called on angry branch members to avoid going to courts each time they had differences during BGMS. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa's proteges win ANC conference He said the ANC has a culture of solving its own problems within its own structures and not in courts. 'This is how we do things in the ANC, when you lose the conference, you don't fight, you rally behind the leadership that has won the conference,' he said, followed by loud cheers from the jubilant audience. He further praised Limpopo, saying under the tutelage of the provincial secretary, Vhomusanda Reuben Madadze, Limpopo was in good shape. The ANC might have lost votes in the elections. There is no doubt that Limpopo is the home of the ANC. There is also no doubt that the ANC is in charge of the province, as there is no government of the provincial unity. 'I implore all ANC branches to come to Sekhukhune and see how branches come together and deliver a clean conference. I am saying if you want to see good leadership, come to Sekhukhune,' he said. Decisive victory in 2026 Mbalula said ANC regions must work together to deliver a decisive victory in the 2026 local government elections. He said if united 'our good President Cyril [Ramaphosa] will smile'. 'Cyril is a good President. We work well together and under his leadership, the ANC will thrive and so will the South African government' The conference elected mayor for the Sekhukhune district municipality Minah Bahula as regional chair, mayor for the Elias Motsoaledi local municipality David Tladi as deputy, ANC bigwig Mathope Tala as secretary, mayor for the Fetakgomo/ Tubatse Eddy Maila as deputy secretary and mayor for the Ephraim Mogale Given Moimana as the region's treasurer. NOW READ: Limpopo ANC approves tainted MECs
The Citizen
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Ramaphosa's proteges win ANC conference
A resident said he expects the new leadership to create jobs for the people of Sekhukhune. President Cyril Ramaphosa's political clique in Limpopo has won the first ANC regional elective conference in the Sekhukhune region. The two-day ANC Sekhukhune regional elective conference was held on Thursday and Friday at the Boiketlong Lodge, outside Jane-Furse. On Thursday night, the conference elected executive mayor for the Sekhukhune district municipality Minah Bahula as party regional chair, mayor for the Elias Motsoaledi local municipality, David Tladi as deputy, ANC bigwig Tala Mathope as secretary, mayor for the mining-rich Fetakgomo/Tubatse local municipality Eddy Maila as deputy secretary, and mayor for the Ephraim Mogale local municipality Given Moimane as treasurer. The five were elected unopposed and uncontested. Discipline Speaking in her opening address during the conference, ANC Limpopo member of the provincial executive committee (PEC) Dr Phophi Ramathuba, who doubles as the province's Premier praised the unity and discipline that was displayed by delegates from branch general meetings (BGMs) and throughout the conference. She said the region was a true example of the kind of discipline the ANC needed during elective conferences. Ramathuna said she wished the same conduct could be seen in three other regions (Vhembe, Norman Mashabane and Peter Mokaba), which are yet to hold their respective elective conferences from the beginning of the winter season in May. 'We are proud of your conduct and we wish other regions could copy from you. With this kind of behaviour you can go far. As a deployee from the province to your region during BGMS en route to this conference, we had only five disputes, three of which were later withdrawn. The remaining two disputes were discussed and settled. 'Bravo to the ANC Sekhukhune, led by a woman leader – Mme Minah Bahula. My sister, you have delivered an incident-free conference. Some conferences have been characterised by chairs and fists flying in the air in the past. You are the rock,' she said. Spokesperson for the ANC in the region, Samuel Uwane said a total of 310 voting delegates from the region's four sub-regions attended the conference. He said 117 branches were audited, 115 convened their meetings. A total of 92 branches had successful meetings, while 25 branches could not go through as they failed to form a quorum. ALSO READ: ANC Limpopo dissolves three subregions amid instability A message to the new leadership Earlier in the week, The Citizen spoke to a few independent community members about the outcome of the conference and their expectations from the new leadership. Sticks Mogale of Ga-Marishane said he expects the new leadership to fight the scourge of poverty, unemployment, poor water provision, gender-based violence, and bad roads, which remain the biggest problems facing communities in Sekhukhune. Another resident, Riot Nchabeleng of Ga-Moloi said he expects the new leadership to create jobs for the people of Sekhukhune. 'We have about 27 operating mines in this region. But when you go there, most people working in these mines are from outside of Sekhukhune. The new regional executive committee must prioritise locals and outsiders later,' he said. Jane Rakubu of Phokwane called on Bahula and her new leadership to fight against crime and the use of drugs among youth in villages and townships. NOW READ: Limpopo ANC approves tainted MECs
