The nurses at Hayani hospital near Thohoyandou were urged to comply with nursing standards and instil the spirit of caring for patients.

A well-known fire fighter from the Makhado Fire station, Ms Shirley Muleya (30), appeared in the Makhado Magistrate's court facing a charge of conspiracy to murder her spouse.

A border jumper was recently robbed at knifepoint by a man who was supposed to assist him across the border illegally.

“Tuberculosis (TB) is curable. We all have to get up and start taking measures, which will see us stopping the spread of TB and possible infections,” said clinical nurse practitioner Ms Rebecca Mashau.

Despite a second-half comeback, Black Leopards couldn't secure a win against Supersport United in their Absa Premiership League match over the weekend.

The Soutpansberg Ratepayers Association (SRPA) has lodged an appeal against the decision that the Green Belt area in Makhado (Louis Trichardt) be developed into a large business centre and a hotel.

A woman in a village outside Thohoyandou, was stoned to death, allegedly by her lover after a domestic quarrel.

For reclaimers working at the municipal landfill at Makhado (Louis Trichardt), the current conditions are posing significant health and safety risks.

Three years have passed, and still the legal battle of senior regional magistrate Ronnie Rambau who faces charges of corruption, continues. Despite his suspension, he is still receiving full salary and benefits.

The Break the Chains Campaign was launched at the University of Venda. This campaign works towards the release of political prisoners in Swaziland.

Mr Enos Mukhovhi (77) of Tshififi is an inspiration to all. Despite being disabled, he does everything on his own, including working in his vegetable garden.

Water tankers are to be placed at strategic places all over Makhado (Louis Trichardt) in an effort to alleviate the water crisis plaguing the town.