Two prominent artists in the Vhembe district, Avhashoni Mainganye and Matamela Raphalalani, have combined efforts to try and revive the defunct Ditike Arts and Crafts Centre, situated on the main road from Thohoyandou to Louis Trichardt.

Being born with a disability did not stop Jikelele Jabulani Kangi (41) from Masakona in Hlanganani from doing what his heart loves. He is an experienced taxi marshal, using his exceptional human relation skills to ensure that passengers and drivers are well looked after.

As usual the ratepayers in the Makhado Municipality will have to fork out some more money in the new year to subsidize increased municipal expenditure, but the tariff increases are fairly moderate. The focus in the new year also seems to be on stimulating the local economy to create more employment opportunities.

Is die Makhado Munisipaliteit van voorneme om Laat Lente en Herfsakker in Louis Trichardt te verkoop, en moet inwoners van hierdie munisipale behuisingskompleks vir “afgetredenes” begin uitkyk vir alternatiewe  woonplek?

Premier Stan Mathabatha has warned initiation schools owners not to "abuse the sacred practice of safe circumcision for our people for commercial ends".

The portfolio committee on sports, arts and culture (PCSAC) held a public hearing on the promotion, protection, development and management of the Indigenous Knowledge Bill at the Makhado Show Grounds last Friday (8 June).

As honde kon praat, sou die twee boerboelhonde wat hierdie week deur die Louis Trichardt Diereberskermingsvereniging (DBV) gered moes word sekerlik oorgeloop het van dankbaarheid.

The Waterval Regional Court sentenced the 27-year-old Bongani Mabasa to life imprisonment for rape last Friday (8th).

Deesdae moet ‘n mens nie net bontstaan vir kriminele wat jou wil skade berokken nie, maar ook vir kuberkrakers.

The Mthombeni family of Njhakanjhaka was left stranded last Sunday after their house was severely damaged by a mysterious fire.

A last-minute meeting held at the Vuwani Fire Station between the government, led by Coghsta MEC Jerry Ndou and director general Mr Nape Nchabeleng, and the Pro Makhado Demarcation Task Team saved what could have been yet another ugly situation for the residents of Vuwani.

Heidi-Lene Jonck (23) was net vir ‘n kort rukkie terug by die huis voordat sy begin het met haar rehabilitasie. Sy was vir 33 dae in die intensiewe sorgeenheid en in totaal bykans sewe weke in die hospitaal, nadat sy ernstig beseer is tydens ‘n fratsongeluk.

Well-known soccer administrator and former member of the SAFA Great North West and Far North Soccer league, Mr Daniel “Mr System” Magwala, was laid to rest during a well-attended funeral at the Madabani cemetery last Saturday.

A taxi driver has been placed under arrest for allegedly aiding and abetting a man who robbed a woman in the parking lot of the Musina Mall.

The latest increase in fuel prices has a huge effect on local entrepreneurs and many of them are unsure where they will get the extra money to cover the overall increase in the cost of goods. The price of petrol went up by a hefty 82 cents last Wednesday and the price of diesel went up by 87 cents.