Two other universities have given Univen the thumbs up for awarding an honorary degree to Xitsonga music icon Thomas Hasani Chauke.

“As die leeu brul, sal jy wakker bly en voorsorgmaatreëls tref.”

Mukhethwa Mukwevho, better known as Shakermzimba’s cellphone beeped with a startling message. The SMS said “You are fired. We are tired of what you have been doing and do not require your services anymore. We have reviewed your behavior and are not really up to the level we need. Thank you for your time with us.”

The chairperson of the Vhembe Journalist Forum, Mr Elijar Mushiana and his wife, Ms Khuliso Mushiana, are in the process of getting a divorce. Elijar is a photojournalist and photographic head for the Sowetan newspaper in Limpopo, whereas Khuliso is a former Limpopo Mirror and Daily Sun freelancer.

Voorafbetaalde meters vir elektrisiteit is eintlik daar om die lewe vir almal makliker te maak, maar wat gebeur as die munisipaliteit weier om elektrisiteit aan ‘n verbruiker te verkoop?

A team of researchers from the Department of Ecology and Resource Management is collaborating with various universities to investigate the potential use of bats as biological control agents for insect pests in macadamia orchards.

A 22-year-old man from the Zvishavane area outside Beit Bridge, who was irked by his mother’s failure to prepare supper for him, allegedly assaulted her severely with a log before raping her once, police have said.

Scott Schmidley, a student visitor from the University of Minnesota in the United States, will be working at the Zoutnet Group (Zoutpansberger, Limpopo Mirror and Makoya 7-11 radio station) from May 30 to August 3 this year to study South African journalism.

Well-known Thohoyandou businessman, Mr Yakub Patel said he has only God to thank for sparing his life. Patel (65) of Thohoyandou said he had already left his shop and was waiting outside for his staff who were closing the shop, when out of the blue he was surprised by four men who robbed him of the day’s takings, before hitting him on the head with the butt of the gun.

For almost a year now, the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve has been enjoying international recognition by UNESCO.

Service delivery in the Thulamela municipality, and especially Ward 6, has been dealt a terrible blow, following the sudden death of the ward councillor. Cllr Annah Maluleke (42) died in the Malamulele Hospital last Tuesday, after being admitted the previous Thursday.

A 27-year-old woman of Magangeni village outside Elim was allegedly chopped to death with a panga by her estranged boyfriend before he hanged himself last Wednesday (26th).