Renowned Idols singer Vhudie, the mastermind behind the chart-topping hit “Yoki Yoki,” has once again captured hearts with his latest release, “Smile Bbe”, featuring FUZA and DJ LP LEVEL. Vhudie’s song, which debuted on Wednesday, 6 March, is already garnering exceptional feedback on platforms such as Spotify, solidifying Vhudie’s position within the musical circle.

Popular manyalo and house-music artist Mashudu Munyai has reacted angrily to negative social-media comments about her compromising dress code during a performance. Better known as Mrofha Cha Muimbi, the 22-year-old singer and dancer from Tshitanini Tshififi performed before a crowd at the Boxer circle in Thohoyandou on Saturday, 9 March.

After a 13-year tenure at various radio stations, Tendani Mushasha bade farewell to hordes of loyal listeners on Friday, 15 March, marking an emotional day for her, her listeners, and her colleagues as she presented her last show.

Rofhiwa Ndou, also known as “Ink yo Rotha,” is a gifted young artist from Muswodi Tshisimani. His remarkable talent lies in drawing realistic pencil portraits, earning him much respect from art lovers.

The well-known gospel singer, Marubini Rahulani, popularly known as Maru, released her seventh gospel album titled “Uya londa Yehova”, which has already proven to be a favourite among local community members.

One of the most successful disabled personalities in the Vhembe District Municipality, Mr Rofhiwa Manwadu, has authored a book addressing the plight of disabled people worldwide. The book, titled “I Can Because I Am Able,” sheds light on Manwadu’s own journey while living with cerebral palsy.

A Miss South Africa Heritage 2024 finalist, Ellah Munyai (21) from Shirley village, hopes to inspire and shape the future of children.

A young local model, Ntsako Colight Shivambe (22), hailing from Mninginisi Block 3 outside Malamulele, was selected as one of the top 20 finalists in the Miss South Africa Heritage 2024 pageant. The names of the finalists were announced on Sunday, 10 March. The final event of the competition is scheduled to take place on 28 September this year at a venue in Gauteng.

Excitement is building for the inaugural Makhado Easter All White concert, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 30 March at the Makhado Show Grounds. The event boasts several high-profile local and national artists.

For most of 2023, Rhumba maestro Joseph Mbiza promised his fans a sizzling album. However, the year ended without its release. The long-awaited album has finally been released by the musician, better known as Zozo. Titled “Thavha Volume 18,” Zozo of Sengere Superbeat fame released the new album on Friday, 8 March.

Vuwani FM’s popular host, Tshivalo Archibold Tshivalo, better known as Bishop Archi’b Tshivalo, has had a passion for radio since childhood. The 26-year-old from Niani Hamanenzhe, who now hosts “Hot Time”, a talk show on Vuwani FM from 12:00 - 15:00 on weekdays, is becoming a classic example that, with dedication and hard work, one can live their dreams and succeed in life.

Mashudu Mmbulaheni (54) from Shakadza is very proud to have finally published his first Tshivenda book of short stories, titled “Tshawela Khunduni Tshidikiliki”.