The Sibuda family of Mbaleni outside Thohoyandou, who is still struggling to come to terms after the death of four family members in an inferno, received a shoulder to lean on, following the visit by Vhembe Executive Mayor Falaza Mdaka.

The two magistrates and two state prosecutors whose names allegedly appear on a hit list compiled by regional magistrate Ronnie Rambau, found no solace in the court´s decision last week. This was after the Musina Magistrate’s court rejected the State´s application to revoke Rambau’s bail last Wednesday.

"The ritual murder season is open..." This was said by a shocked member of a community, plunged into more sadness after another ritual murder was discovered in the area adjacent to Malamulele.

Large numbers of boozed-up learners between the ages of 14 and 18 caused havoc in Louis Trichardt during the annual Vhembe Circuit athletics meeting at Louis Trichardt High School.

Government says South African Breweries (SAB) is seemingly offering potential liquor licence holders fridges as well as apparently supplying them with liquor to sell before the liquor licence is acquired. SAB says they do not sell liquor to unlicensed shebeens and taverns and any allegations to that effect will be defended.

Die Hangklip Duiweklub op Louis Trichardt het met ‘n vindingryke fondsinsamelingsprojek ‘n bedrag van R10 000 aan Ons Tuiste op die dorp besorg.

The Democratic Alliance has put the wheels in motion to have the Makhado Municipality put under administration, following Monday night’s Council meeting during which the annual adjustment budget was discussed.

Former youth leader and local business man Mr Alex Nemakonde, together with a few friends,staged a soccer tournament.

Newly appointed MEC for Safety, Security and Liaison in Limpopo Mr George Phadagi has warned criminals, especially those involved in the human tissue trade, organized syndicates and corrupt officials, to close shop or face a life of anguish and to rot in jail.

There was joy when the Makhado Municipality officially launched the electrification project at Donkerhoek Village in the Mulima area last Friday.

International tourists are welcomed with open arms in the Soutpansberg region. However, during December, a prime holiday month, strange and conflicting road signs appeared in the area, causing confusion among tourists.

Divers of the South African Police Service have retrieved the body of the 16-year-old Tendani Netshituni, who was overpowered by the water last Sunday, while she was collecting wood.