Although the Constitutional Court has ruled that the consumption of dagga limited to private personal use is no longer a criminal offence, the MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has warned learners not to use dagga as it might lead to mental illness.
Although the Vhembe District is known for producing outstanding matric results, some schools are performing below par.
Paul Matsego is a determined young man who has found his niche in farming. This young epitome of success is already farming at a professional level.
The top pupils of Kutama High received cash prizes and trophies in recognition of outstanding performances and hard work as reflected in their 2019 results.
Eighteen-year-old Judy Muravha was crowned Miss Venda Niani on Saturday during an event held at De Gebs Park in Muswodi Dipeni.
Angry parents and school governing body (SGB) members of three schools in the Sibasa circuit have closed schools, accusing the circuit manager of corruption.
A man who was released on parole and who had allegedly terrorised the community around Tshirenzheni, Dopeni, Tshikombani and surrounding areas met the wrath of angry residents when he was beaten to death and set alight at Tshirenzheni last Saturday.
Speaker after speaker described the late businessman, philanthropist, and minister of the Apostolic Faith Church of Portland Oregon, pastor Johannes Mapfumo-Netshiungani of Shakadza village in the Niani area, as a man who gave what he had to the needy and encouraged young people to take education seriously.
A love affair between a 23-year-old man and a much older woman turned into a nightmare when the woman and her mother allegedly set fire to the young man in a jealous frenzy.
A former principal of Rixile Primary school, Mr Jacob Maurice Mabyalane (90), was buried during a moving but celebratory funeral in Musina a fortnight ago.
An encounter with a python that arrived at night to steal some chickens and pigeons left a Maelula family both shocked and frustrated. All their pleas for assistance to catch and relocate the snake were in vain and eventually they had to hurt the snake to scare it off.
The teams playing under the banner of Makhado Local Football Association were rewarded on Saturday when they received their prize money during a ceremony at the local show grounds hall.
The current sport logs as supplied by the relevant sports authorities.
After experiencing the effects of gender-based violence in his family and childhood upbringing, Tiyiselani wa Bevhula (34) decided to share his experiences through a fictional novel, entitled Trapped in love and trash.
