STUBBS STREET - In this week’s edition we focus on a “gem” of a street. Delving into the history of Ernest Stubbs was quite an enjoyable adventure. The information used came from a variety of sources and included material provided by the Wits University’s Historical Papers library and the Stubbs family members. The research was partly done by Pétria de Vaal-Senekal.

The situation at Khwekhwe outside Louis Trichardt was tense earlier this week, with roads barricaded by stones and heavy objects, making it impossible for motorists to pass.

The 32-year-old Gami Swaga continues to excel in the music industry after playing the roles of DJ, producer, sound engineer and recording studio manager for some years.

Vir die afsienbare toekoms sal inwoners van Louis Trichardt nie hul rybewyse kan hernu by die Makhado Munisipaliteit nie.

Community members in Dopeni village went on the rampage and barricaded the main road from their village to Tshikombani on Monday night. The protest action is apparently in response to the murder of the 15-year-old Rolivhuwa Mphaphathi a week ago.

Die slagspreuk “Leef Voluit!” kry opnuut betekenis as mens na die tingerige Salomé Tinghithsi kyk.

Residents of Sibasa and the surrounding areas hailed the opening of the new R44 million rand bus and taxi rank as a step in the right direction as it will improve the lives of residents in the municipality.

A business pioneer of the region who made an indelible imprint on Louis Trichardt, Mr Sydney Schultz, passed away at the age of 86.

Slayed Princess Rolivhuwa Mphaphathi was laid to rest last Friday night at the Dopeni royal graveyard (Tshiendeulu).

The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) welcomed the dismissal of the municipal manager of the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM), Ms Ndanduleni Makhari.

Met Louis Trichardt wat tot redelik onlangs vasgevang was in ‘n greep van ernstige geweldsmisdaad, het die Makhado SAPD hierdie week ‘n bietjie goeie nuus gehad.

At a time when lovers the world over were celebrating the spirit of love a fortnight ago, a family at Phalama in Mutale and the village itself were plunged into deep mourning.