Mbilwi Secondary School, which has been experiencing a huge water problem for some time, experienced relief when they received two boreholes from former pupils of the school.

A senior traditional leader in Vhembe, Thovhele Ratshibvumo II Rambuda, told the Thulamela mayor that the local municipality must never make promises they cannot fulfil.

The residents of Mammburu village at Tshituni can now collect water right in their village, instead of fetching it from a nearby stream and springs. This is partly due to an investment by EFF members and a local resident, who had dug a well.

Die afgelope week was beslis ‘n swart tydperk vir die Soutpansberg, met verskeie inwoners wat geliefdes aan die dood moes afstaan. Onder hulle is die Van den Berg-gesin van Louis Trichardt wie ‘n eggenoot en pa, die 51-jarige mnr. Dirk van den Berg, verloor het na ‘n motorongeluk Saterdagaand op die N4 naby Uitkyk buite Nelspruit.

Pupils at Khwevha Secondary School outside Thohoyandou were told to desist from taking joyrides in taxis, using their parents’ hard-earned cash, but to rather focus on their studies.

A nurse from Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital, Mrs Joyce Mutula, says that most people fail to understand the history behind nurses and why they should be celebrated with regard to their profession.

Headman Mphalaleni Maranda of Gundani village reaffirmed his commitment to work together with Musina Municipality to bring development in his village.

A former town secretary of Louis Trichardt and currently Commissioner in the SA Human Rights Commission, Mohamed Shafie Ameermia, was selected to receive the prestigious 2017 Robert G. Storey International Award for Leadership.

Die Soutpansberg-gemeenskap treur hierdie week saam met die Möller-familie van Louis Trichardt met die nuus van die afsterwe van die welbekende Pieter Möller, of Piet Vleis soos hy alom bekendgestaan het.

A 43-year-old resident of Gogobole village allegedly stabbed and badly injured his wife before hanging himself on Monday. The wife is currently fighting for her life at the Louis Trichardt Memorial hospital.

According to the World Health Organization, about 219 million people are infected by malaria worldwide every year. About 660 000 of these people die, mainly children under the age of five living in Africa.

In what appears to be very confusing circumstances, a young man was shot dead by a motorist. It seems as if the motorist was stopped by a group of people patrolling the streets to keep the area safe, but the motorist thought that he was being attacked and opened fire.