“The government is not doing anything for our elderly people. Keeping ourselves active is the best medicine for the illnesses that affect us,” said an elderly member of the Matanda old-age soccer team.

Concern is growing among residents of the region that the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) is border-line bankrupt, if not bankrupt already.

Makhado's municipal manager, Mr Sakkie Mutshinyali, has taken a leave of absence from work and gone into hiding after an apparent second failed attempt on his life.

Young people were urged to take education seriously and stay away from damaging and burning schools as a way of showing anger for what they are fighting for, said Archbishop Erick Mureri of the United African Apostolic Church (UAAC).

A 54-year-old teacher, Mr Gilbert Mamburu from Tshiozwi village in Sinthumule, appeared in court last Friday on a charge of the possession of illegal cigarettes. He was released after paying bail of R10 000.

As dit nie vuil water is nie, is dit geen water.

The residents of  the Vuwani area are optimistic that the current “lack of service delivery” will soon be a thing of the past in all the villages affected.

Terwyl hulle nog worstel met die hartseer van hul pa se dood, het die ongeluk weereens die Rasool-familie van Cycle Centre in Louis Trichardt getref.

Pupils of Michael Denga Ramabulana High School in Maila are still receiving tuition while sitting on the floor, while others are being taught outside.

Veteran musician, singer and producer Joe Shirimani is a multi-award-winning artist who has so far stood the test of time.

“Being lazy to think and strategise is killing a lot of people,” said Dr Ntavhanyeni Phaswana. He addressed the guests during the launch of his new book, License to print money, at Kennington Lodge a fortnight ago.

The Chairpersons Association (CA) expressed outrage once more at what they described as the contemptuous way in which Makhado Municipality deals with the public.