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One of the founders of St Augustine Residential School in Tshandama village, Mrs Annamma Thomas, passed away in a Pretoria hospital on 3 September after a long illness. She was 76.
Vho-Mafanedza Sarah Mukwevho (78), a well-known figure at the Sibasa Post Office just more than a decade ago, passed away last Thursday (29 August) after a long illness.
Being raised in the rural village of Tshidongololwe in Thengwe did not stop Thiathu Ishmael Ravhura from dreaming big. He realised early in life that education is the key to unlocking opportunities, but it took him several decades to finally earn his doctorate.
"Those thieves are driving expensive cars and living in big mansions, while we are swimming in abject poverty. I don't believe they have spent all the millions as we still see them driving around happily. Sell the proceeds of crime and give us back our lifelong investments," said the former chairperson of the defunct VBS Mutual Bank, Mr Madambi Muvhulawa.
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Deputy President Paul Mashatile led a delegation to visit the Giyani Water Project last Friday (6 September).
A 71-year-old former teacher is one of several people in Limpopo who lost money after putting their savings into what they thought were investment accounts at Thebe Investment Corporation.
The Mashau family of Gogobole remain heartbroken after the tragic murder of their beloved family member, Mr Ambani Mashau (33), on Sunday, 8 September, by unknown assailants.
The peaceful village of Midoroni in the Kutama area is in shock, following the tragic murder of a local resident, Mr Mishumo Mabitsela (24), early Sunday morning.
There has been some relief for the crime-ridden villages in the Niani area, following the arrest of two alleged armed robbers. The suspects are believed to be key figures in the car-hijacking and kidnapping syndicates operating in the Vhembe region.
The Maelula Tshifhire Traditional Dance Group will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, 21 September. The group, established in 1984, aims to promote the tshigombela, malende, and matangwa dances.
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Following his recent appointment as head coach of Vondwe XI Bullets Football Club, Mr Owen Da Gama is confident that the team will achieve great success under his guidance. The former Highlands Park mentor joined the ABC Motsepe League side two weeks ago.
The round-of-16 matches for the ABC Foundation Soccer Tournament will be held at the Khubvi Benjie’s Grounds this weekend, with four matches scheduled for Saturday and four more on Sunday.
After a two-week break, teams affiliated with the Motsepe Foundation Championship League will be back in action this weekend. Residents of Thohoyandou and nearby villages will have the privilege of watching top-class football on their doorstep, with two matches scheduled at Thohoyandou Stadium.
Black Leopards have reason to believe they will beat Casric Stars when they meet in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match at Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Sunday was a memorable day for Vondwe XI Bullets Football Club as the team were crowned champions of the Mdledle Soccer Tournament.
Rabali Pull Together were crowned champions of the Nzhelele Top 8 tournament, sponsored by the NJM Foundation, after beating Tshituni Hot Stars 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out at Rabali Stadium on Sunday. The match had ended 1-1 after regulation time.
It was sweet revenge for Tshikhwani Stone Breakers when they defeated Ramantsha Blackpool 2-1 in the final of the Livhuluvhe Foundation Pre-season Tournament in front of a packed crowd at the Ramantsha Grounds on Sunday afternoon.
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Tshivenda master traditional dancer Solomon Makhado, better known as Mr Tango Man in traditional-dancing circles, may be disabled, but he is still capable of remarkable feats. When he steps onto the dance floor, it is hard to notice that he walks with the aid of crutches.
