Frans van der Merwe

“Monument to incompetence” in the spotlight again

The Tshikota Hostel upgrading project that was once termed by residents as a "monument to incompetence and corruption", and later gave rise to serious...

10 April 2015

Oval development envisaged in Bird Sanctuary

A new motor dealership, a McDonald’s take-away restaurant, a Dros restaurant and a Food Lover's Market are part of the development envisaged for the p...

6 June 2014

Public outcry after “maiming”of trees

A new and different, more positive approach to the pruning of trees under electricity lines in Makhado (Louis Trichardt) can be expected now and in f...

17 April 2014

Morale improves as power is restored

The morale of 1 000 residents from 234 households in the Braambos residential area of Air Force Base Makhado improved even more as they could witness...

4 April 2014

Orphans to benefit from historic venture

In a unique joint venture, a private initiative and a local municipality in Limpopo have pooled their resources to ensure a brighter future for vulner...

4 April 2014

Power crisis nears end

If not for the recent rains, the first four streets of households at Air Force Base (AFB) Makhado would have been connected to Eskom electricity durin...