The ever-increasing road carnage along the R578 road between Elim and Giyani has prompted the communities of Nkuzana and Ha-Matsila in the new Lim345 municipality to seek divine intervention for an end to the scourge.

Traditional healers under the umbrella of the Vhembe Traditional Health Practitioners have distanced themselves from the scourge of ritual killings that has overwhelmed the Vhembe region.

Musina Mayor Mihloti Muhlope issued a strong warning to councillors and officials who engage in corrupt activities, nepotism and abuse of power. “Anyone found guilty of such offences will be subjected to the strongest disciplinary action. We pride ourselves on clean administration to enhance efficient service delivery to our people.”

A consulting company claiming more than R5 million from the Makhado Municipality had a bad day in court two weeks ago. The Limpopo High Court dismissed its claim with costs and the judge was also very critical of claims where possible fraudulent conduct of officials is involved.

Die Soutpansberg Belastingbetalersvereniging (SBBV) swyg nog steeds oor die beweerde wanbestuur van lede se fondse en hoe daar moontlik honderde duisende rande uit hul eie rekeninge verdwyn het.

Community members from Malamulele, who arrived in many taxis, sang and danced outside the Limpopo High Court in Thohoyandou on Tuesday. The crowd sang anti-Masingita songs while beating drums and toy-toying outside the court in support of Ms Hlulani Maswanganyi 's family.

The Muligwe and Mahematshena communities, who have been without traditional leadership for years, had something to smile about at the weekend.

The game farmer Dawie Groenewald and his younger brother Janneman have been indicted in the USA on charges relating to illegal rhino hunting.

A gifted and multiple award-winning local darts player might not be able to represent Vhembe in Durban next month if she fails to raise the R10 000 needed for the flight, meals and accommodation.

Youths in the western parts of the Makhado area convened at the Tshikota Community Hall to commemorate and celebrate Youth Day last Friday. The event was organised by the Charismatic Rhythms under the theme 1976 Today – Arise, young person, arise!

Sixteen workers from the Makhado Municipality, who sued the Minister of Police for wrongful arrest, had their hopes dashed of receiving any compensation after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) denied them permission to lodge an appeal against earlier judgments.

The Tshifudi Stadium will be a hive of activity tomorrow. That is where the much-awaited final for the Boy Nemakonde Soccer Tournament will be staged.