The traditional leader of Tshidimbini village, Vhamusanda Vho Mulingoni Eric Tshivhase (53), better known as “Rambo” because of his prowess in various sporting codes, passed away last Saturday, 13 April.

A new traditional leader, Vhamusanda Vho Takalani Dion Tshivhase, was installed in Phiphidi village during a special ceremony held on 6 April.

A month ago, controversial Sibasa prophet Phathutshedzo Sikhubu, also known as Prophet Innocent Muritho or Ritha, surprised many when he asked the nation to pray for the Thohoyandou Police Station. He claimed he had had a bad dream about the station. Now, his "prophecy" may have manifested, but in an unexpected way.

Five people convicted of murdering Moses Maluleke, the former mayor of the Collins Chabane Municipality, were sentenced to life imprisonment last week. Maluleke’s family, however, believes the masterminds behind the murder are still at large.

When a three-year-old girl walked to her aunt’s house on Monday (15^th) to tell her that her mother had been killed, no one believed her. The girl was even told not to joke about such matters. However, a short while later, the body of the mother was discovered in a pool of blood.

Communities from Harammbuda have threatened to embark on a full-blown shutdown of the area, should the Limpopo government fail to address their road problems amicably. The roads in question are the D3695 road from Tshandama to Ha-Khakhu and the D3674 from Matavhela to Tshixwadza.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), which dismissed a special leave-to-appeal application brought by Caledon River Properties Pty Ltd and Profteam CC. These companies sought to challenge a decision of the High Court  (HC) and the Special Tribunal that stripped them of the profits earned from the construction of a mesh border fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The recently inaugurated traditional leader of Habudeli Lukwarani outside Thohoyandou, Vhamusanda Michael Muthaphuli, said that the resources in his area should be used in such a way that the local residents reaped the benefits.

With only three matches remaining, the fate of the teams affiliated with the Limpopo Stream of the ABC Motsepe League that will face relegation or secure a place in the promotional playoffs at the end of the season remains unclear. The teams will be engaged in crucial league matches this weekend. Five matches will be played on Friday afternoon, with the same number of fixtures scheduled for Saturday.

Mahagala Young Stars were fined R15,000 and lost league points after being found guilty of assaulting a referee during their clash against Madandila Happy Boys. During the match, the supporters of Young Stars invaded the field and assaulted the referee.

Another normal weekend lies ahead for the teams affiliated with the Limpopo Stream of the Sasol Women’s League. Seven matches will be played at different venues throughout the province on Saturday, while only one is scheduled for Sunday.

The Khubvi Benjie’s Grounds will be a hive of activity this weekend as the Vision Soccer Tournament matches take place. The tournament was launched during a ceremony at Khubvi Primary School last Friday. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with the quarter-final matches scheduled for Saturday, and the semi-final and final matches set for Sunday.

The training manager of local light-heavyweight boxer Fulufhelo “Mayweather” Ramaliba, Mr. John “Smoking Joe” Nemakonde, said his fighter had fought brilliantly against Dalon Processor at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park last Friday.

Venda Football Club (VFC) are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for their match against Casric Stars, which will be played at Thohoyandou Stadium next Wednesday, 17 April. The fact that VFC are not certain about their future as an affiliate of the Motsepe Foundation Championship League is reason enough for them to ensure they collect the maximum points at stake in the match.