Scores of Zimbabweans are now resorting to using forged travel documents and government pay slips in a bid to cross into South Africa, as the economic situation in that country continues to deteriorate, Mirror has established.

"It was late at night when I decided to go home to sleep after a couple of drinks. When I arrived at my one-roomed house, I was surprised to see that the door was broken. I did not take it seriously and entered into the room. Alas! I could not believe my eyes when I saw this drunken couple having sex in my room. They started a brawl and I rescued myself by using the panga that I keep in the room. The couple ran away naked and they left behind a pair of trousers, a cell phone and belt. I have kept their items and I know what I will do with them."

He shot his girlfriend in the chest after an argument on Sunday evening. The girlfriend did not die…so, he called his brother so that they could take the critically injured woman to the hospital.

The Dolphins FC are the champions for the Makonde Motor Spares Off-season Soccer Tournament. They beat Mudaswali United Brothers 3-1 in the finals of the tournament that was played at the Matatshe grounds on Saturday.

At the age of 17, the talented young Lindelani Mudau of Shayandima is looking forward to being a member of the national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, during the World Cup tournament that will be hosted by South Africa in June 2010.

"You do not have to wait to complete your university degree to practice what you have learnt. You can use the knowledge while at the same time earning cash for yourself."

The predominantly rural but productive Mutale Municipality has employed five key officials who include an engineer, chief financial officer, planner, IDP manager and an accountant, in a bid to accelerate service delivery to its people.

The Office of the Public Protector will very soon began to investigate maladministration, abuse of power and undue delay in the construction of the 170 housing units allocated to residents of Tshikota during the 2005/6 financial year by the provincial Department of Local Government and Housing.

The Pretoria High Court has recently dismissed Sinky Makushu´s application to reverse the eviction order of residents of Extension 7, commonly known as Sehlalangenkani in Musina.

The Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate´s Court has withdrawn a charge of indecent assault case against Mrs Eunice Naledzani Tshilimandila (36) of Madombidzha Ha-Rathidili, due to a lack of evidence.

South African and Zimbabwean police and soldiers made a breakthrough when they recently rounded up a total of 2 708 suspects, among them illegal immigrants, armed robbers and smugglers, during a massive four-day joint operation along the Limpopo River.

"Mr Ramantswana was a selfless, charismatic and disciplined member of the ANC, who always complied with the policies of the movement. He served entirely at grassroots level and he never had his eye on any top position. As the community of Tshikuwi, we have really suffered a loss," said Mr Wilfred Tshikosi, a community member of Tshikuwi village on the death of Mr Sendedza Thompson Ramantswana.