‘n Bekende sakeman van die dorp en ‘n persoon wat al vir dekades lank betrokke is by diensorganisasies en -projekte, is Saterdag verras deur kollegas en vriende met ‘n besonderse verjaardagfunksie.

‘n Paar eienaardige artefakte wat onlangs ontdek is in die Soutpansberg, het inwoners aan die raai.

Residents of Vuwani, whose area was merged with areas of Hlanganani and Malamulele to form the new municipality entity, Lim345, are blaming President Jacob Zuma for their woes.

The live-recording performances by two highly talented singers, Putuma Tiso and Sabata Masoka, left fans begging for more.

Several reports were received on Wednesday of workers in the Vhembe district unable to go to work because of the nationwide bus strike. It does seem, however, that the strike did not have a dramatic impact on commuters in the northern parts of the country. It was mainly commuters using Great North Transport, that were left stranded.

The Levubu Police needs assistance in locating a missing young woman.

The situation in Vuwani has returned to normal - at least for the time being.

Die Soutpansberg-gemeenskap is hierdie week weer in rou gedompel met die skoknuus van die skielike dood van een van die streek se mees beminde oud-onderwysers, me. Bertha Harding (69).

The mayor of Musina Municipality, Cllr Mihloti Muhlope, thanked her councillors, municipal administrators, community stakeholders and the public for contributing towards the improvement of the financial management of the municipality.

The future looks bright for a young local football referee, Russel Mabilu. At the age of 13, Mabilu has already achieved what many much older referees can only hope to one day achieve. The Makhuvha-born referee is one of the panel members for the SAB League.

A hundred poverty-burdened families in Muledane, who can hardly afford a decent meal, received a lifeline when a Muslim group of businesspeople from around Thohoyandou recenlty donated basic groceries to them.

The Makhado Municipality has placed a huge emphasis on doing things right with regard to waste management at their new municipal dumping site.