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The Makhado Annual Show kicks off today!

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The Makhado Annual Show is underway. The show will start today Thursday, 26 July, and will end on Saturday, 28 July.

This year's show is organized by Makoya Multimedia and the Makhado Municipality, in partnership with Eskom, Limpopo Mirror, Tshikovha Environmental & Community Consulting and Limdev.

The entrance fee for today and Friday is as follows: children - R30, adults - R50. On Saturday children will pay R35, while adults will be expected to pay R60 on entrance.

The show was officially opened by the mayor of the Makhado Municipality, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi. The programme started with a march through town. Thursday's activities included a display by the Makhado Air Force Base, the SAPS's Dog Unit, an astronomy display, Coca Cola entertainment, car-drifting demonstrations (magusheshe) and performances by local DJs.

Friday's programme, according to Makoya Multimedia director Nicholas "Ngerezah" Netshifhefhe, includes the signing of autographs by celebrities, family games, performances by local artists, car drifting, performances by DJs, poetry sessions and another SAPS display.

"On Saturday, there will be a lot of fun and entertainment. Despite the funfair, there will be a music concert. The game between Pirates and Chiefs will also be broadcast live," said Netshifhefhe. Well-known artists such as DJ Nice, who is especially known for the track Dzinginyisa Nhloko (Dzinginyisa Thoho), DJ Lee Smallz, Percy, Colbert Mukwevho, Malondolo, Bellafonte, Mizo, David Mmbi, Donald and Nick Holder from Canada will perform.

Meanwhile, Khosi-Khulu Vho Toni Mphephu will also present the Dzata awards during the show.

 
 

 

By: Peter Muthambi

Peter Muthambi graduated from the University of Venda with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies. He started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror as well as national papers in 2006. He loves investigative journalism and is also a very keen photographer.

 

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