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Shakermzimba fired by SMS

News: 04 June 2010 By Elmon Tshikhudo
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.”

Top journalist and forum´s leader divorce his wife

News: 04 June 2010 By Tshifhiwa Booi
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.

Bejaardes wat huur, sukkel om elektrisiteit te koop

News: 04 June 2010 By Linda van der Westhuizen
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?

Univen researchers launch bat bio-control project

News: 04 June 2010 By Nic Hoffmann
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.

Man assaults, rapes mother

News: 04 June 2010 By Mashudu Netsianda
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.

Student journalist from the United States

News: 04 June 2010 By Scott Schmidley
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.

Narrow shave for well-known businessman

News: 04 June 2010 By Elmon Tshikhudo
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.

Dedicated councillor passes away

News: 04 June 2010 By Elmon Tshikhudo
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.

Man chopped girlfriend to death, then hangs himself

News: 04 June 2010 By Peter Muthambi
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).