A relatively scarce orchid species that occurs in the Soutpansberg is causing scientists to scratch their heads. After lengthy studies, the academics can still not determine how these plants are pollinated and they believe this may provide a vital clue to its limited distribution.

A 23-year-old Beit Bridge resident, who was arrested at a road block after stealing a South African haulage truck at a local service station, was sentenced to 10 years in jail.

A former correspondent of the Limpopo Mirror and a founder-member of the Vhembe Media Association, Mr Elijar Mushiana, is the 2012 Sowetan Photographer of the Year. He received R3 000 and a certificate during an event in Rosebank last Friday evening.

“Desember is ‘n emosionele maand, en soveel te meer vir mense wat reeds trauma ervaar,” sê ‘n plaaslike berader. Plaaslike christelike berader Violet Prins sê dat traumabelewing in die huidige tydsgewrig baie algemeen is en dat mense dit nie moet binne hou en alleen probeer regkom nie.

A 22-year-old man is in custody after he had allegedly raped a 70-year-old gogo at her home in Siloam last Saturday night.

Rospa United, who were trailing 1-2 at one stage, beat Magezi FC 3-2 at the University of Venda Stadium on Saturday.

The much-talked about SAB League Tshakhuma derby between Tshakhuma FC KK and Maweja Takers FC at the Tshisimani grounds ended in a goalless draw.

Gogobole Home Defenders played their hearts out when they beat Midoroni Real Hearts 2-0 in their Limpopo Dairy match at Gogobole on Saturday.

The local derby in the Limpopo Dairy League match between Ramantsha FC and Ramantsha Lotavha FC ended in a 3-all draw. The match was played at the Ramantsha grounds on Sunday.

Dynamos failed to end their winning drought last weekend when they shared the spoils with FC AK. The two teams played to a goalless draw at the Giyani Stadium on Sunday.

The 2012 Annual National Assessment (ANA) results showed that Grade 9 learners in Limpopo scored a shocking 8.5% average for maths.

Cornerstone, the pop group from the heartland of Venda, has released their much anticipated album titled Tshanduko/Changes.