An 18-year-old artist from Dopeni village in Nzhelele, Thendo Makatu, stepped into the limelight the moment he produced a portrait of a beautiful girl by the name of Shudufhadzo Musida. Now that Shudu has been crowned “queen of the land”, he is constantly excited and celebrating.

The name Gundo Nemukula might sound new to the entertainment industry, particularly on the contemporary gospel scene, but like dynamite that comes in small packages, the new kid on the block will definitely make her presence felt when she officially launches her debut album, entitled Lockdown but not knocked down, next weekend (7 November).

Aspiring gospel singers are invited to attend auditions that will be held in Louis Trichardt on Saturday (31 October).

Inwoners van die Soutpansberg het die afgelope week afskeid geneem van nog ‘n oud-inwoner van Louis Trichardt, tannie Jean Engelbrecht.

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM) are gearing up for a tough DStv Premiership League match against Swallows FC at the Thohoyandou Stadium next Wednesday, 4 November. TTM and Swallows started the new season on a positive note. Swallows drew 1-1 with Stellenbosch FC, while Vhadau Vha Damani shared the spoils with TS Galaxy, with whom they played to a 1-1 draw.

Ons Tuiste Ouetehuis in Louis Trichardt se vooraansig sien deesdae heel anders daar uit nadat die laaste oorblyfsels van die reuse ou Tipoboom (Tipuana Tipo) voor die eetsaal verwyder is.

A 45-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday after he had allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death.

On Saturday, 24 October, 12 local athletes with physical impairments had the privilege of being coached by Kotie Potgieter, an accomplished shotput and javelin para-athlete from Gauteng. 

Much-loved and respected Vhembe photographer Mutendi Collins Murulane was buried at the Madodonga graveyard on Sunday. He died in a car accident at Botlokwa a fortnight ago.