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Mudau wants to empower aspirant sculptors

News: 12 May 2024

Well-known sculptor Shumani Mudau (43) has embarked on a drive to help the government reduce poverty and unemployment. Over the past 10 years, Mudau has trained more than 50 formerly unemployed people in woodwork and sculpturing skills free of charge. At the end of their training, these individuals establish their own woodwork and sculpturing ventures, work for themselves, and are able to provide for their families.

Abednego Muhali joins Nzhelele FM

Entertainment: 12 May 2024 By Maanda Bele

Former Tshakhuma Community Radio Station presenter Abednego Muhali, known by his radio nickname “Mr ooh yeess,” joined Nzhelele-based community radio Nzhelele FM last month. He currently hosts the Nzhelele FM afternoon drive show, known as the R523 Afternoon Drive “Buluvhutsi Dzheke,” every weekday from 15:00 to 18:00.

IK practitioners in Limpopo get their appointment letters

News: 12 May 2024 By Elmon Tshikhudo

During a recent indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) workshop, hosted by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the members of the pilot steering committee in Limpopo received their letters of appointment. The workshop, attended by various IK stakeholders in Limpopo, was held at the 2Ten-MGB Hotel in Sibasa on 22 April. The workshop was dubbed the recognition of prior learning (RPL) and follows the 2004 IKS policy that resulted in the IK Act of 2019.

Blvck Phanda's new release pleases his fans

Entertainment: 11 May 2024 By Kaizer Nengovhela

A gifted young hip-hop artist from Mpheni Block C, Rolivhuwa Nyadzane, better known as Blvck Phanda, released his first hip hop EP, “Senseful Echo”, on 30 April, and his fans are already going crazy over it.

Local media legend Kenny Mathivha reflects on the past

News: 11 May 2024 By Victor Mukwevho

One of the most renowned journalists in the country, Fhumulani Kenneth Mathivha, influenced many youths to utilise the mighty power of the pen to participate in the emancipation of the masses from the dreadful apartheid government.

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Newly installed traditional leader pledges sustainable development

News: 22 December 2023 By Elmon Tshikhudo

The community of Tovhowani, outside Malamulele, has been without a permanent ruler for the past 16 years. Since the passing away of incumbent Vhamusanda Vho Josias Langa Ramovha in 2009, regents have ruled the village successively. However, this era has come to an end. On Saturday, 9 December, the entire village gathered at Tovhowani Mulenzhe to witness the official installation of their new traditional leader, Dr Thomas Ramovha.

Lovely Zaidah clinches Miss Makhado Royal 2024 crown

Entertainment: 22 December 2023 By Thembi Siaga

The beautiful Zaidah Mbulaheni (21) from Eltivillas in Louis Trichardt won the Miss Makhado Royal 2024 title. She received the crown during a ceremony held at the Kone Boutique Lodge in Tshiozwi on Friday, 15 December.

Jerry crowned Miss Universe Diversity 2024

News in brief: 22 December 2023

Yet another dream came true for Louis Trichardt beauty queen Jerry Makananise. At age 22, she was crowned Miss Universe Diversity 2024 at this international competition, which took place at Alliance Française de Maseru in Lesotho on the weekend on 9 December.

Women warned to be wary of sex predators

News: 22 December 2023 By Elmon Tshikhudo

Women from rural villages and townships in the region are cautioned to walk in groups, especially at night, to avoid becoming targets of sex criminals. This follows two separate incidents at Vhulaudzi village, outside Louis Trichardt, on Saturday, 16 December, where two women were sexually assaulted.

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Mbilwi is yet again the best public school in Limpopo

News: 25 January 2024 By Silas Nduvheni

The high-riding Mbilwi Secondary School in Sibasa, near Thohoyandou, has received the badge for the best school in the province because of its learners producing outstanding results on numerous occasions throughout the past few decades. On Friday, 19 January, the 2023 matric results were released, and Mbilwi did not disappoint.

Phathutshedzo ends high school career with seven A's

News: 27 January 2024 By Thembi Siaga

Phathutshedzo Siavhe, an 18-year-old learner from Elim High School, has demonstrated that dedication and hard work can lead to extraordinary success by obtaining seven distinctions in his Grade 12 final examinations.

Leopards’ top striker dreams of playing for Kaizer Chiefs

Sport: 22 March 2024 By Frank Mavhungu

When Black Leopards’ top striker, Bethuel Muzeu, joined Lidoda Duvha about two years ago, he saw this as the starting point of his dream. According to him, his childhood dream is to play for the Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs. During an interview with him, the Namibian international said that although he was currently playing for a team campaigning in the Motsepe Foundation Championship League, he was confident that he would see himself wearing Kaizer Chiefs’ colours one day.

Well-known inventor, Prof Mulalo Doyoyo, dies

News: 14 March 2024 By Victor Mukwevho

One of South Africa's most educated sons, who was an engineer, an inventor, and a professor, Mulalo Reuben Doyoyo, passed away at his house in Kyalami Estates, Johannesburg, last week.

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Wife of comedian SABC Livhu found dead

News: 28 January 2023 By Maanda Bele

The police have confirmed rumours that the wife of popular comedian, Livhuwani Madadzhe, popularly known as SABC Livhu, was found dead this morning at their home in Ha-Sidou.

Update: Bloody shootout leaves 18 suspected cash-in-transit robbers dead

News: 01 September 2023

The quiet suburb of Eltivillas in Louis Trichardt resembled a war zone this afternoon (1 September) as police and suspected cash-in-transit robbers exchanged gunfire. The shootout ended in the deaths of eighteen suspects. It is not known whether any police officers were also fatally wounded in the shootout.

'Release me so that I can bury my wife.'

News: 30 January 2023 By Elmon Tshikhudo

Dramatic scenes unfolded at the Thohoyandou magistrate court when celebrity comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe, better known as SABC Livhu, burst out in tears and pleaded with the court to grant him bail so that he can go and bury his wife.