Muvhuso Nedzanani impressed his fans when he defended his national flyweight title for the seventh time by beating his Eastern Cape challenger, Mfundo Gwanyana, during a tournament that was staged by Tshiawelo Boxing Promotions at the Thohoyandou Indoor Sports Centre last Friday night.

During the Elim Nurses’ Moral Regeneration day held at the hospital last Thursday, the nursing staff made a pledge that they will continue to handle patients with special care.

Well-known South African businessman Mr Solly Noor of Makhado and retired boxing champion Dingaan "The Rose of Soweto" Thobela were among the 19 people who were presented with honorary awards for their distinctive roles in community building, during the Calvary Honorary Awards Ceremony on Saturday.

The acting vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Venda, Dr Jim Leatt, says his institution is ready for future educational challenges of the global world.

False rumors spread like wildfire that well-known local reggae sensation Khakhathi Tshisikule (33) of Zwi Mandlozini fame was dead. This came after he was involved in a car accident at the weekend.

The Louis Trichardt Rotary Club and First National Bank (FNB) Makhado, jointly handed over a borehole to Tshikhwani Primary School last Friday during an event held at the school premises.

One of the bus drivers involved in the horror crash between two buses that claimed 19 lives in Nzhelele was buried at Phiphidi on Friday afternoon.

Community members in the little village of Maila, outside Makhado, are reeling with shock after a well-known teacher was shot dead on Wednesday last week. Mr Solly Hadzhi (45), who had been described by many as a hardworking man, was a teacher at Namadzhavho High School in the Nthabalala area.

The Mutale Magistrate’s Court nearly turned into a war zone when hundreds of angry demonstrators bayed for the blood of three suspects who are believed to have taken part in the brutal murder of Tendani Baloyi (39) of Tshilavulu village, near Tshilamba. Eric Takalani Ramagoma (21), Charles Mutetwa (24) and Ndivhuwo Lawrence Nemaxwi (24) briefly appeared before a fully packed court on Friday.

"Eleven of the twelve years from 1995 to 2006 were the hottest since 1850," is one of the shocking facts concerning climate change.

An excellent example of community members in partnership with the Makhado council brought about some changes in the appearance of the cemetery.

‘n Roofsaak van net oor die ses jaar oud het vandeesweek weer voor die landdroshof op Makhado (Louis Trichardt) voorgekom.