A disabled man, who was ridiculed by others and discouraged from furthering his studies, defied his detractors and recently completed a bachelor of commerce degree at the University of South Africa (Unisa). He graduated on 3 May in Polokwane.

Pfarelo Naledzani, a 36-year-old security guard from Tshithuthuni in Thengwe village, has just graduated with an honours degree in town planning from the University of Venda (Univen), proving that success follows dedication and hard work.

If you think giving up is an option, think twice and remind yourself of the inspiring story of Pfariso Julio Nephalama (31) of Vondwe village, north of Thohoyandou. Despite difficulties and repeated failures, Nephalama is a true example of what real perseverance is all about as he took 10 consecutive years to complete his four-year degree.

Voting day is drawing ever closer, bringing both uncertainty and excitement, especially for those who have never cast their votes before. This year’s election is unique in that, for the first time since 1994, South African citizens can vote for independent candidates within their districts and provinces.

The family of a man whose lifeless body was found on a street next to his home say they have more questions than answers and are baffled by his mysterious death. The man, Mr. Calvin Ravele (47) of Mapa outside Thohoyandou, was found by a passerby, who notified members of the community, next to Ravele’s gate.

The man accused of chopping off his brother's head with a spade and stabbing his sister and her 10-year-old daughter at Tshidimbini outside Thohoyandou is a mental-health patient. Avhashoni Matshili (38) appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, 15 May, where he was charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder.

The much-awaited derby between long-standing rivals Matanda Rockers FC and Rabali Pull Together FC turned into a tragedy, leaving one man dead and his brother hospitalised.

Six months have passed since the arrest of former police officer Sgt Nditsheni Lefty Mphephu (44) from Vuwani, who stands accused of fatally shooting his landlord's son at Makwarela Township.

A former policeman from Diepkloof is one of the suspects arrested in the past week in what is considered a major breakthrough in the investigations into the hit-style killings that have plagued Vhembe over the past three years. By Wednesday this week, a total of six suspects have been arrested and have appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrates’ Court.

In a harrowing incident, a woman from Tshikonelo survived a vicious rape attack by feigning death. The attack occurred after she had gone out for a night of fun at a tavern in Mhinga village.

Muri muhulu wo wa (A big tree has fallen). The late Dr Tshililo Alfred Netshiungani Alidzulwi will always be remembered as a pioneer, humanitarian, philanthropist, and community builder who contributed significantly to community upliftment.

A recent dispute about a demolished house has revealed a much bigger conflict that has been simmering for some years. The issue concerns land ownership and who has the right to issue permission-to-occupy (PTO) certificates.

Ntshuxeko Wesllie Chauke, a young model from Phaweni village in Malamulele, is among the Top 9 finalists in the Miss Influence South Africa 2024 pageant. The 18-year-old will represent Limpopo Province on 6 July this year when the finals take place at the State Theatre in Pretoria.