Despite the high unemployment rate that South Africa is facing, young people from deep and remote rural villages can play a role in growing the economy by becoming their own bosses. This is the inspirational message of hope from young Muofhe Matsheketsheke (27) of Hagumbu village in the Niani area, outside Musina.

Phathutshedzo Ramabulana, a 39-year-old businessman and philanthropist, has been quietly making a difference in the Vhembe District.

The Makonde royal family is set to hand over the official certificate confirming the traditional leadership structures to Vhamusanda Vho Tshedza Ravhura at the Makonde Royal Palace on Friday (18^th).

Residents of Tshivhulana Zone 6, located outside Vuwani, are expressing growing frustration with the Collins Chabane Municipality over what they see as a failure to provide basic services such as water and electricity. Established in 2013, the village of 135 households has been waiting for more than a decade for these essential services, which were promised by the government.

Unfenced areas bordering the Kruger National Park are leading to tensions between farmers and park rangers. Farmers claim that livestock have been killed by lions. They complain that they are prevented from retrieving their cattle when they wander into the park.

The Louis Trichardt community united on Friday evening in prayer for the safe return of well-known businessman Eddie Gouveia (51), who was kidnapped on Wednesday evening.

A memorial lecture was held at the Living Gospel World Mission (LGWM) church on Saturday,  5 October, to honour the iconic couple who founded the church, Pastor Dr MP Ragimana and Pastor ME Ragimana. The Ragimana couple is regarded as spiritual parents to many believers, both locally and internationally.

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.

After a two-week break, it will be business as usual this weekend for teams affiliated with the Motsepe Foundation Championship League. One match is scheduled for Friday evening, with four set for Saturday afternoon and the remaining three on Sunday afternoon.

A first of its kind, the Isability Fit-to-Fly event at Louis Trichardt High School’s Leeupark on 5 October has been hailed by many as the foundation for an annual event, with the potential to become a unifying, community-driven initiative. The Isability Sport Club is extremely grateful for the energy and support shown by various community-based organisations, sponsors, small businesses, and locals, as well as supporters and sponsors from other provinces.

While most Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs have given their players a few days off, following last weekend’s league games, things are different at Black Leopards' camp.

This weekend marks the starting point of the league programme for the teams affiliated with the Limpopo Stream of the ABC Motsepe League. Three matches will be played on Friday afternoon, with the remaining nine scheduled for Saturday.