The Vhavenda nation, and especially the Mphephu Ramabulana royal family, woke up on Sunday morning (27 October) to the sad news that Khadzi Vho Phophi Mphephu Ramabulana had passed away.

Prudence Maloka-Manenzhe is not just building a business; she is crafting a unique experience through her venture, Rave About Sauce. The young entrepreneur from Tshikwarani in the Kutama region is making waves in the agro-processing industry by blending distinctive flavours into her chili sauces, jams, dips, and pastes.

After failing to secure employment in either the private sector or the government, a 42-year-old man was so determined to escape poverty that he decided to do something for himself to survive. Mashudu Steven Netshiunda from Khubvi village asked his late aunt to teach him how to brew traditional sorghum beer, called mahafhe.

Zwivhuya Khomola, a 20-year-old from Elim, is proud to be a finalist in the Miss Makhado Royal pageant. For Zwivhuya, the competition is about more than just beauty; it is a platform to promote unity and celebrate diversity.

Hlanganiso Mathebula, a student at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), recently won the title of Indoni Tsonga Queen. She studies physiotherapy and is passionate about health care, proudly serving as a cultural ambassador for the Tsonga people.

With a string of academic qualifications, including information systems, cybersecurity, and information security to her name, one might assume that cultural preservation is not a priority for Miss Tendamudzimu Neo Udovhuya Masakona Monyai, known as Nyamuthenga l in traditional circles. However, the opposite is true. The petite woman, born into the royal Masakona family, is deeply committed to her cultural heritage. It was no surprise when she won the Miss Cultural SA (Miss Indoni SA) title in 2016/2017, representing the Venda nation. She is also the founder of the non-profit organisation, Nyamuthenga wa Vhalinawe's Arts and Cultural Foundation, which currently trains 22 children of various ages in cultural activities.

After weeks of excitement and anticipation, Alliance Fuel announced the winners of their TV Giveaway competition. “A huge thank you to everyone who participated - you made this giveaway bigger and better than we ever imagined,” said the marketing team.

After registering their first victory against Kruger United, whom they defeated 1-0 at Thohoyandou Stadium last Saturday, Venda Football Club (VFC) are poised to collect more points when they face Casric Stars in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, outside Pretoria, on Saturday afternoon.

Following his appointment as the new head coach of Venda Football Club (VFC) three weeks ago, Mr. Vladislav Heric is optimistic that his team can still finish among the top three at the end of the season.

The Fakatsimbi Social Foundation launched the inaugural Fakatsimbi Top 4 Soccer Tournament on Saturday, 19 October, at Polvidy Lifestyle Pub in Siloam, Nzhelele.

A well-known youth soccer coach, Mr Justice Mutileni, has returned with a certificate from the FIFA Talent Identification and Scouting course held at Prestige College in Hammanskraal.

This weekend will be a busy one for the teams affiliated with the Limpopo Stream of the ABC Motsepe League. Four matches will be played at various venues throughout the province on Friday afternoon, with 10 scheduled for Saturday.

Black Leopards are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match against JDR Stars at the Soshanguve Giant Stadium outside Pretoria on Saturday afternoon.