TSHIFULANANI – An unidentified gang stripped a 32-year-old man naked last Wednesday night at Zwikwengani outside Thohoyandou, at about 22:30.

MOPANI – The search for the unknown gunmen who shot and seriously wounded a well-known teacher and businessman was still continuing at the time of going to press.

The incident took place at Shitlelani Village near Malamulele, on Saturday night at about 23:00.

THOHOYANDOU - The Thohoyandou Nursing College students are on strike, protesting against the suspension of the Automatic Supplementary Examination in the nursing colleges.

THOHOYANDOU – Wits University's lethal striker, Aifheli Coxwell "Magic" Ratshivhadelo, appeared in the Thohoyandou Maintenance Court on Monday, after his wife, Tshililo Nancy Tshiswaise raised concern that the maintenance fee that she collects monthly is not enough and that Ratshivhadelo should pay her R800 per month.

THOHOYANDOU- Dark clouds are hanging over the Executive Mayor of Vhembe District Municipality, Mr Sam Moeti, as certain councillors within the Municipality are accusing him of power abuse and nepotism.

THOHOYANDOU- Mandiwana Primary School's U/12 football team received a floating trophy and a cash prize of R55 000 when they won the final of the Eskom Northern Region U/12 Knock-out Tournament. The local school beat Mashavele School of Phalaborwa 2-1.

GYANI - The two local football associations, Giyani District and Malamulele District, recently received a welcome boost, when BMS Financial Service and MMK Insurance agreed to sponsor them to the tune of R23 900.

THOHOYANDOU – Black Leopards registered their fourth victory when they crushed Supersport United 2-1 in a thrilling Castle Premiership match that was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday.

ELIM – Last Sunday was harvest day for the clubs affiliated to the Hlanganani District Football Association last season. Their annual prize-givng ceremony was held at the Akanani Rural Development Centre at Elim.

MAKHADO (LOUIS TRICHARDT) – A sharp rise in the incidence of crime is being experienced in the new extension. A mass meeting in this regard is scheduled for December 8

MAKHADO (LOUIS TRICHARDT) – Plaaslike komponis Marius de Bruin se opera, Mara, word eersdaags in Los Angeles op die planke gebring.

MAKHADO (LOUIS TRICHARDT) – Die jaar 2003 sal op geestelike front onthou word as die jaar waarin leiers van Christelike kerke begin saambid het. 'n Groot geestelike deurbraak word in 2004 verwag.