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Dreaded fall armyworm is here

News: 13 February 2017 By Prudence Bopape

A dreaded pest, the fall armyworm, has arrived in Limpopo, much to the dismay of crop farmers and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Industries (DAFF). The armyworm can destroy massive quatities of crops in a matter of days and the normal pesticides are not very effective in combatting it.

Vuwani calm after brief shutdown

News: 12 February 2017 By Elmon Tshikhudo

Services in Vuwani were brought to a standstill on Monday as renewed protest broke out in the area. Things returned to normality after the quick intervention of Cooperative Governance MEC Makoma Makhurupetje, who listened to the demands of the residents.

Soutpansberg says sad farewell to great man

News: 12 February 2017 By Andries van Zyl

It is with great sadness that the Loots family have to announce the passing of Pieter Stephanus Loots on Sunday 5 February 2017 at the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Pretoria.

Kombo is going pro

Sport: 12 February 2017 By Isabel Venter

The Soutpansberg’s very own Kombo Bere has moved to Pietermaritzburg to make a name for himself in the world of professional cycling.

Unrest in Vuwani again

Video: 12 February 2017 By Elmon Tshikhudo

Services in Vuwani were brought to a standstill on Monday as renewed protest broke out in the area. Things returned to normality after the quick intervention of Cooperative Governance MEC Makoma Makhurupetje, who listened to the demands of the residents. 

Vriendelike Dana sterf in ongeluk

News: 12 February 2017 By Isabel Venter

Altyd vriendelik en behulpsaam. Só sal al Danna van der Walt (53) se familie, vriende en kollegas hom onthou.

The new single Tondi Rams is enchanting

Entertainment: 12 February 2017 By Mbulaheni Ridovhona

The 24-year-old Rotondwa Rambani, better known as Tondi Rams, recently released his eagerly anticipated single, entitled Caroline.

“We want answers”

News: 11 February 2017 By Kaizer Nengovhela

The state of medical services in the country recently hit the front pages of newspapers in the country and abroad – for the wrong reasons. The death of 94 psychiatric patients in Gauteng led to the resignation of the Gauteng Health MEC, Ms Qedani Mahlangu.

Beware of pitfalls when deciding on investment

News: 11 February 2017 By Andries van Zyl

News that yet another financial advisor must appear in court to explain what had happened to hundreds of thousands of rands in investment money has left investors wanting to know what more can they do to protect themselves and their money.

Murder victim finally laid to rest

News: 11 February 2017 By Elmon Tshikhudo

Hundreds of mourners from different parts of Vhembe and some from Gauteng filled the Holy Christian Apostolic Church at Khalavha on Sunday for the burial of alleged ritual murder victim Ms Lufuno Mandevu.

Dave maak Namib-stap klaar

News: 11 February 2017 By Isabel Venter

Twee maande, vier dae en 12 ure - dit is hoe lank dit gevat het vir Dave van Graan om sy epiese tog deur Namibië te voltooi.

College defends 100% pass rate statement

News: 11 February 2017 By Andries van Zyl

Mr Bruce Wells, executive head of Ridgeway College in Louis Trichardt, strongly reacted to allegations that the college did not obtain a 100% pass rate during the 2016 final exam as reported in the media.