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.

More than 7,000 people from across the Vhembe District and the country at large converged at the Makonde royal palace last Friday to witness the handing over of the certificate of recognition to Vhamusanda Vho Tshedza Ravhura as the traditional leader of Makonde village.